03Oct 2022 by Ann Arbor Staff
Free Will Astrology October 2022

Free Will Astrology October 2022

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By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19):  When you Aries folks are at your best, you are drawn to people who tell you exactly what they think, who aren't intimidated by your high energy, and who dare to be as vigorous as you. I hope you have an array of allies like that in your sphere right now. In my astrological opinion, you especially need their kind of stimulation. It's an excellent time to invite influences that will nudge you out of your status quo and help you glide into a new groove. Are you willing to be challenged and changed? TAURUS (April 20-May 20):  Author Toni Morrison thought that beauty was "an absolute necessity" and not "a privilege or an indulgence." She said that "finding, incorporating, and then representing…
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30Sep 2022 by Ann Arbor Staff
Take Off on a Boat and Trick-or-Treat on the Huron River

Take Off on a Boat and Trick-or-Treat on the Huron River

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Paddle down the Huron River this year for a trick-or-treating experience. The annual trick-or-treat paddle will take place on Oct. 16 at Gallup Canoe Livery. Guests are welcome to join in on the fun anytime between 12-5 p.m. Just make sure you arrive before the last boat leaves at 3 p.m. There is no pre-registration required for this event. The cost to participate is $22 per boat. All ages are welcome but children must be at least one year old to participate.  As you paddle down the river, be sure to watch out for witches, pirates, swamp monsters and other creatures along the way. These fun and spooky sightings will be found throughout the river, passing out candy to trick-or-treaters at various treat stations.  The fun does not end once…
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30Sep 2022 by Natalie Marble
Stir-fried Noodles with Chicken, Broccoli & Mushrooms

Stir-fried Noodles with Chicken, Broccoli & Mushrooms

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How are we doing out there, parents?  Checking in on you as we’ve just closed out our first full month back to school.  And what a busy month it was.  Whew! This month I want to let you in on another of my weeknight secrets - the stir-fry.  This one is exciting because it has so much to offer.  It’s flexible, it’s fast, it’s better than takeout, and it’s a great way to pack in the vegetables and introduce your children to new and interesting flavors. How is it flexible, you ask?  Well, the vegetables you use are completely up to you.  I’ve used broccolini, mushrooms and cabbage in this recipe, but you can easily change that up and base it on what you just happen to have on any…
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30Sep 2022 by Ann Arbor Staff
6 Things Your Teen Needs But Doesn’t Know How to Ask For

6 Things Your Teen Needs But Doesn’t Know How to Ask For

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My daughter’s eyes were filled with tears and my voice was louder than it needed to be. We were arguing over something trivial and small.  Or so I thought.  We had gone round and round about the homework she was struggling with. She was convinced she wouldn’t be able to do it, and I was confident she could if she just pushed through. It was a moment when I could see her potential more than she could. She felt like she was sinking, and all I saw was her refusal to stand up in the shallow water. After going round and round we were both exasperated. Heels dug in tight, I realized I needed to be the one to move first. All I could think was to ask a question:…
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30Sep 2022 by Donna Iadipaolo
Ann Arbor Storytellers Tell Tall Tales and True Stories

Ann Arbor Storytellers Tell Tall Tales and True Stories

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Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild (AASG) is currently striving for an in-person comeback from the pandemic, but has entertained children and adults alike since the 1990s.  AASG, also referred to as “the Guild,” puts on many events throughout the year to keep its oral tradition alive. Storytellers also called “tellers,” attest to bringing joy and positive emotions to audiences via their performances, sometimes sharing personal memories. Coming up soon for AASG is a “StoryFest” on October 8 and a children’s concert on Sunday, October 9. Some members choose to focus on fiction, some non-fiction. Some focus on children’s stories, some more on adult audiences—but all are entertaining and seasoned tellers with a wide variety of backgrounds. Retired Teacher: Kathleen Wright Kathleen Wright is a retired teacher and has lived in Ann…
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30Sep 2022 by Ann Arbor Staff
FedUp Ministries Serving Washtenaw County One Meal at a Time

FedUp Ministries Serving Washtenaw County One Meal at a Time

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FedUp Ministries is a food truck service throughout Southeast Michigan designed to fight food insecurity by providing low-cost services and free nutritional-value meals to communities located in food deserts. Rev. Anna Taylor-McCants, co-founder of FedUp Ministries, states that all of FedUp’s foods are good, healthy, food-truck-style cuisine served with dignity. “We use elevated ingredients and try to avoid anything with chemicals in it," Taylor-McCants said. FedUp Ministries was created in June 2021, in partnership with Zion Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor. Fed-Up Ministries offer free meals Wednesdays from 12-1 p.m. at Ann Arbor’s West Park, 215 Chapin St., and from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ypsilanti Transit Center, 220 Pearl St. Additionally, FedUp offers pop-up appearances that can be scheduled on their website.  “Our idea was to serve one free meal…
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29Sep 2022 by Kristina Smith
American Presidents Film and Literary Festival 2022

American Presidents Film and Literary Festival 2022

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A Unique Festival that Brings Together Film, Literature, and American Presidential History Fremont, Ohio, is the home of America’s first presidential library. What better place to hold a film festival exclusively focusing on the American Presidency? Through the lens of people, places, politics, and power, this first-of-its-kind day festival features filmmakers of all ages and skill levels, bringing a range of views the festival hopes will give attendees fresh perspectives and lively, thoughtful, debate. The festival features feature both feature length and short films, a special keynote speaker, attendees can even walk the red carpet. Running September 30 – October 1, the festival will be screening four feature length films. Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy is a documentary conceived in 2016 by director Larry Anderson and strategist Tom Cosgrove.…
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23Sep 2022 by Ann Arbor Staff
“Poplandia”: EMU prof publishes First Book of Pop Culture Poetry

“Poplandia”: EMU prof publishes First Book of Pop Culture Poetry

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During his undergrad days, Eastern Michigan University English professor André F. Peltier wrote a poem about sci-fi icon Flash Gordon, which has since been lost to time.  However, Peltier, 48, of Ypsilanti, had an epiphany.  “When I started teaching science-fiction about 10 years ago, I realized that there isn't much sci-fi-based poetry, so I ended up writing a poem about "Star Wars." I'd never actually submitted my work anywhere until the beginning of quarantine and, since then, I've had nearly 200 poems published by various journals and magazines. After 1½ years of that, I made a New Year's resolution last year to get a book published this year.” The result is "Poplandia" (Alien Buddha Press $10.99), which debuted in August. “It's a collection of poetry dealing with pop culture. These…
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23Sep 2022 by Ann Arbor Staff
New Fall Films Arrive at the State and Michigan Theaters

New Fall Films Arrive at the State and Michigan Theaters

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Now that summer has officially ended, it’s the end of September and we’re into the Fall season of new movie releases.  The State and Michigan Theater offers advance screenings of three must see movies.  Actress turned director, Olivia Wilde, stars in "Don’t Worry Darling", her first feature since 2019s "Book Smart", in a sexy thriller that recalls "Gone Girl" and "The Stepford Wives." The film centers on a 1950’s housewife Alice (Florence Pugh, "Midsommar") and her husband Jack (played by superstar musician Harry Styles) as they move into a utopian, experimental community for men who work for the top-secret Victory project lead by Jack’s boss, a visionary corporate man by Chris Pine. It’s not a spoiler to say all is not as perfect as the town’s shiny veneer would have…
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