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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Recognizes 22 High School Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors...
The Theta Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recognized 22 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors at our 18th annual Student Recognition Luncheon which was held on Saturday, may 11th at the Sheraton Ann Arbor.  Under the leadership and organization of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Inc. Theta…

Ann Arbor YMCA Bird Watching Hike - Gallup Park, May 17, 6 p.m.
For all ages and family friendly! Join City Ornithologist Dea Armstrong as she leads a walk to look for birds in the evening in Gallup Park and Furstenberg Park nature area. Bring binoculars if you have them and meet near the Gallup Livery building.  Free, but please register with Suzanne…

Ann Arbor YMCA Caring for the Caretaker Workshop May 17, 12:15 p.m.
Join Sara Homes, MPH, to learn more about the impact of care-giving on a person’s health, specific challenges of long distance care-giving, legal issues related to care-giving and coping strategies that help.  Free and open to the public.  At the YMCA 400 West Washington Street, Michigan Room  

Ann Arbor YMCA presents Whole Foods Healthy Cooking Class, May 15 6-8 p.m.
3135 Washtenaw Avenue. We will start with a short introduction of the Whole Foods healthy eating program and a quick store tour. Jan Kemp, Healthy Eating Specialist, will be sharing information about the power of food to prevent or reverse chronic disease and will provide resources for getting started and…

Local Start-up Called "Larky" Spreads News of Freebies/Coupons
An Ann Arbor-based start-up called Larky, represented by its shaggy, eponymous mascot, is turning heads in the Washtenaw County community for providing a mailing list, coupled with a mobile phone app, that tells users when there are discounts or freebies at venues they frequently patronize.  Both students and resident adults…

Ann Arbor Jaycee Foundation Grants
The Ann Arbor Jaycees Foundation's mission is to promote education and community involvement through charitable means.   The Foundation believes in investing in our community in projects that create positive impact. We are giving out grants to non-profit organizations that make a positive impact in Washtenaw County.  The Foundation must receive the application by…

"Ann Arbor: 27-square-miles surrounded by reality."
SWINGING DOOR Exiting the Washtenaw Dairy last week with a heaping ice cream cone was veteran Ann Arbor banker, Mark Aben, who faced, entering, Bill Martin, co-founding-father of Bank of Ann Arbor (BofA) and a successful real estate developer.  A mutual friend made the introduction with the caveat "Mark is an officer…

Ypsilanti Area Jaycees Honored by State Junior Chamber
MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN – (05/12/2013) – The Ypsilanti Area Jaycees were honored by the Michigan Junior Chamber with a Management Development Vice President Award of Excellence at the Jaycees' Spring Leadership Conference held here on May 10-12. “I'm so proud of our chapter and everything we have doe over the past…