Are you stuck at home with the kids on a snow day? We have pulled together a list of Family Movies to Stream on a Snow Day. We focused our list on winter themed movies that stream free with various subscriptions. We searched through the list at Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Netflix. I also flipped through my Comcast account and […]
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There are a number of family friendly events in Ann Arbor for Martin Luther King Jr Day and Black History Month in February. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day in Ann Arbor Each year the UM MLK Children & Youth Day is one of the most popular events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day. I have heard great things […]
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With winter weather, it is snow day season. Our Snow Day Planner will help you find school & other closures, child care, and activities. It looks like school is in session throughout the region today. But it is good to review procedures and camp options for future snow days. School Closure Procedures The first thing to check on a snowy […]
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Are you wondering about Ann Arbor Road Construction Closures? We have details on current and upcoming closures. With projects by the City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, other cities and townships, and MDOT, it can be difficult to find one source that lists all of the closures. Our list below focuses on complete road closures. Current Projects Ann Arbor Platt […]
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Find where to shop for Halloween Costumes in Ann Arbor with our list of Ann Arbor Halloween Stores, other retailers, costume swaps, craft shops & more. Ann Arbor Halloween Stores Every year Halloween stores pop up around town, mostly in empty storefronts. Check out the 2019 Ann Arbor Halloween Store locations: Spirit Halloween Briarwood Mall in the former Sears location […]
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My daughter loves swimming! When she was younger, I found that swimming periodically would help her maintain her swimming skills. Fortunately there are a number of Ann Arbor Indoor Pool options so kids can swim year round. Swimming Pools The Ann Arbor Indoor Pools below are open to the general public with a daily admission fee. Pools that require a membership are not included in this […]
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This morning we attended the 2019 YpsiFest. Previously, YpsiFest was called the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival. With busy schedules, it has been about 5 years since we attended. About YpsiFest YpsiFest is held annually in Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park. It brings together local community organizations, arts and crafts, music, and fun family activities. YpsiFest Pancake Breakfast The Rotary Club of the City […]
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Friday night a large storm ripped through Ann Arbor leaving widespread power outages. A second storm came through on Saturday evening and caused more power outages. Saturday’s storm had more of an impact in Oakland County, but is splitting DTE’s resources on repairs. As of Sunday, July 21st there are still power outages around town. Outage Map Friday night’s outage […]
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Since the days when drive-ins were abundant, there has always been something special about watching a movie outdoors and Michigan summer is a prime time for it. There are several options for Ann Arbor Outdoor Movies this summer. Stadium Movies Of the Ann Arbor outdoor movies, the biggest movie of the year is at Michigan Stadium on June 22. They […]
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This week Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan announced that they had enrolled 10,000 girls for this year. My daughter is in her 8th year in Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. It’s been a great experience watching the girls grow from Kindergarten Daisies to 7th Grade Cadettes. Read their press release: 10,000 Girls join Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan KALAMAZOO, Mich. […]
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