The Martin Charnin/Thomas Meehan musical Annie premiered on Broadway in 1977, featuring then 12-year-old actress Andrea McArdle in the title role. In late 2024, Dexter’s Encore Musical Theatre Company produced Annie, with Ellen Gruber, a 10-year-old fourth-grade student at Eberwhite Elementary School in Ann Arbor, in the lead role. In June 2025, The Croswell Opera ...
The Waterloo Farm Museum will host its annual Pioneer Day on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This tradition began in 1962, when the museum—then only nine months old—held its first Fall Festival. The event quickly grew into what is now known as Pioneer Day, attracting visitors from across the state each ...
Washtenaw County residents are invited to explore three local farms during the Washtenaw Conserved Farm Tour on Saturday, October 4. The free, day-long event offers behind-the-scenes access to Brines Farm in Webster Township, Vestergaard Farm in Scio Township, and Annie G’s Dairy in Lodi Township. Each stop highlights how farming and conservation work together, with ...
Dexter Cider Mill (3685 Central St., Dexter) At 139 years, this is the longest continuously running cider mill in Michigan. Located on the scenic banks of the Huron River, the mill is famous for its 5-apple cider blend, donuts, and is quickly becoming known for its crisp, clear hard cider. Check their website for auxiliary ...
By Steve Gwisdalla Hello Tribe of Up! Here in our happy little (but growing) tribe, we advocate for more joy every chance we get. We pay kindness forward and we seek to find those moments that allow us to pause and appreciate wonder around us. With all of that going on, sometimes there are times ...
“They’ll recognize some people if they grew up in the 80s, there for sure.” Saline High School graduate (‘93) and novelist Michael MacBride is releasing his latest book, At The Wake, later this month. To commemorate its launch, the author will hold a book signing hosted by Saline’s very own Fine Print Bookshop, on September ...
The Scio Township Land Preservation Program recently closed on a conservation easement purchase from the Peter Heydon Trust. The property is just over 10 acres in size with frontage on the south side of Stein Rd. west of Maple Rd. Most of the property is wooded and features a restored historic house. The conservation easement ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will take center stage this fall in Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) lineup of non-credit professional development courses. The Fall semester highlights technology innovation and how applied AI can boost business productivity and empower ideas, work and life. Classes are designed for small business owners and adult learners just learning how to use ...
The 5 Healthy Towns Foundation is seeking out volunteers for its annual Farm to Table Dinner event. The dinner will be hosted at Gee Farms in Stockbridge on Sunday, Sep 14. Volunteers will have the chance to engage with community leaders and residents from all five towns covered by the foundation and to support farmers ...
Dexter Senior Center has been awarded $200,000 from Washtenaw County through the Older Persons Services Millage. This funding will help support programs and services that keep older adults in Washtenaw County active, connected, and independent. The Older Persons Services Millage, approved by county voters in 2024, provides resources for services that promote healthy aging, reduce ...
Legacy Land Conservancy will have its day before the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Appeals Division (NAD) next month, as it continues to challenge the federal government’s decision to rescind a major farmland and forest preservation grant. An appeal hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2025, after Legacy filed a formal appeal in July with ...
With the back-to-school season rapidly approaching, everyone is wondering what the most fashionable pieces will be this fall, and I’ve done the legwork for our readers who are looking to expand their wardrobe. Currently, the most popular brands are Hollister, Aeropostale, H&M, Garage and Pacsun, all of which have both an online shop and stores ...
New assessment outlines barriers to health care, mental health services, food access, and legal support for local immigrants Photo: Google Street View A new Washtenaw County Health Department assessment highlights the challenges immigrants face in accessing health care, mental health support, healthy food, and other essential services and offers recommendations to improve equity and inclusion. ...
Menards is serving as a drop-off site for a local Humane Association through September 30, 2025. The home improvement store is collecting donations to help support animals in need. A variety of pet supplies are available for purchase in Menards’ Pet & Wildlife Department for immediate donation, including food, treats, feeders, collars, beds, storage containers, ...
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has approved funding awards for multiple community organizations to address harm from the opioid crisis using County opioid settlement funds. Funding awards are for a three-year grant period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. “We are thrilled to see these critical dollars getting out the door and ...
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