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Gather In November with Arbor Annie’s Flight Plan
Gather the flock for your November Flight Plan! From the top of the treetops, Arbor Annie has scouted out the must-do themes this month. November is a time of change. After all the focus on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas dominate the November. The weather is also changing – from the end of fall color to possibly the first snowfall. Then start Gathering your Christmas Gifts.
thelivingstonpost.com
Brighton library receives prestigious Excellence Award
The Brighton District Library is proud to announce that it has received the 25th annual State Librarian’s Excellence Award, recognizing the library’s dedication to providing superior customer service. Cindy Mack, Brighton District Library director, is “incredibly honored” for the Brighton District Library to receive this award.
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Dexter Community Band Kicks Off 2026-27 Season with Director William Gourley’s Podium Favorites
DCB’s free concert to be held 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, at Dexter High School. The Dexter Community Band kicks off its 2026-27 season by featuring a collection of podium favorites from Director William W. Gourley as he prepares to retire from the band after 28 years. The concert...
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Raoult PRs, Leads Beacons at MVC Championships
Redshirt junior Laetitia Raoult (Guingamp, France [Florida International]) established a personal record and led the Valparaiso University women's cross country team in the 6k at Friday's Missouri Valley Conference Championships, hosted by Drake at A.H. Blank Golf Course in Des Moines, Iowa. In the men's 8k, sophomore Joey Yaros (Bloomington, Ill. / Normal Community) once again turned in the team's top time.
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Insane Clown Posse announces three Michigan Halloween concerts
Insane Clown Posse will perform three concerts across Michigan over three nights leading up to Halloween. The run begins with two dates in Saginaw followed […] The post Insane Clown Posse announces three Michigan Halloween concerts first appeared on This is JELD ⚡️ .
annarborfamily.com
10 Books to Introduce Your Child to Disability Awareness
This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series Inclusive Ann Arbor. As a disabled parent, it’s really important to me that my child learns about disability and is an ally to the disabled community. Reading, I feel, is the best way to introduce it to her. Below you’ll find a guide of the first ten books I’m choosing to introduce my child, with synopses and explanations.
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Events of October 30 and 31, 2026
Jackson College Halloween Spooktacular. 5:30 PM to 7 PM. Enjoy trick-or-treating, candy galore, and spooky fun that is more sweet than scary. Experience the creativity of the community college campus decorated for Halloween. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Children ages 12 and under are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guests may bring a pumpkin or bag to collect goodies, and shopping bags will also be available. Trick-or-treating begins in Bert Walker Hall. Accessible parking is available on the north and south sides of the Potter Center, near the Jets Store. Strollers and wagons are welcome, and the entire route is accessible, with all stops located on the first floor of each building. Because the route includes both indoor and outdoor areas, guests should dress for the weather. Volunteers will be stationed throughout campus to direct visitors and distribute treats. In addition to candy, non-sweet treats and age-appropriate items will be available. The event is free and open to the community.
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“Andrea Gibson’s Love Letter from the Afterlife” touches down in Ann Arbor
This story is part of a series about arts and culture in Washtenaw County. It is made possible by the Ann Arbor Art Center, Destination Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan Arts Initiative, and the University Musical Society. For Megan Falley, “Andrea Gibson’s Love Letter from the Afterlife,” a multimedia...
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CHS Student Poets Share the Stage at Ann Arbor Poetry Night
Azalea VanderElzen reads aloud at Poetry Night in Ann Arbor at the Lydia Mendelsohn Theater. She had spent the weeks prior preparing and revising her work for the event, and was able to perform without any stage fright due to her experience as a performing poet and actress. “I didn’t really have any stage fright, I felt confident,” VanderElzen said. “It hasn’t always been that way, but I think just [from] the amount of exposure I’ve had to being on stage for poetry readings or acting, I’ve become a lot more comfortable performing.”
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Events of Thursday, October 29, 2026
Ella’s Halloween Bash. 10 AM to 5 PM. An all-ages Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating throughout the museum and grounds, Mad Science demonstrations, a Halloween-themed mini photo shoot, face and pumpkin painting, cider and donuts, museum exhibits, the Ooky Spooky Light Show, and Hillside Farmhouse tours as available. Admission is $10, $7 for members, and free for children under 4. Ella Sharp Museum.
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Rod MacDonald at the Cul-de-Sac Soundtrack, Ann Arbor, MI
Players: Rod MacDonald, vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica; Cheryl Dawdy, vocals. A traveling poet, composer, musician and street performer—these are all the requisite qualities of one known as a troubadour. Singer-songwriter Rod MacDonald has fulfilled all those roles, including the author of three books, for nearly five decades. He’s released over 15 albums, with his latest being Undo the Damage.
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Work Skills annual holiday art event set for Nov. 14
Work Skills Corporation’s annual Artisan Corner Holiday Art Walk is set for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at 100 Summit Street in Brighton. The annual Holiday Art Walk is a chance to shop local, meet talented artists, and discover gifts that come with a story. Visitors can browse an inviting collection of original artwork created by Artisan Corner artists, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, resin art, mixed-media pieces and other one-of-a-kind finds.