Good morning, Ann Arbor.

Washtenaw Community College is hosting its fifth annual Vet Fest on Saturday, Aug.

1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the main campus entrance off East Huron River Drive. The event offers free food, entertainment, and community resources for veterans and military families (pre-registration required).

Saline Area Senior Center at 7190 N Maple Rd now features nearly double its space and new facilities—including a gym and expanded lobby—after a $3M renovation funded by a bond project and county millage; the center offers memberships at $98 annually or $12 monthly for people aged 45 and older.

Washtenaw Community College will award about 2,600 associate degrees and certificates at a commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16 at Eastern Michigan University’s George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti.

President Rose B. Bellanca will present the awards during the school’s 60th anniversary celebrations.

Seventy high school seniors were named National Merit Scholars after being chosen among 15,000 finalists for a 2,500-dollar award.

The winners come from 40+ schools + mainly from Michigan's southern Lower Peninsula, according to an announcement made Wednesday, May 13.

Brio Living Services — a faith-based nonprofit serving older adults since 1906 — was named one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work on May 13 according to a press release.

The organization employs 1,500 team members and serves over 8,000 seniors across 23 locations in 22 counties.

Michigan football secured four-star receiver Quentin Burrell from Chicago Mount Carmel on Wednesday.

The recruit, ranked 83 overall, plans his official visit on June 19 plus his family already has ties to the program.

The Wolverine Confidential podcast highlights Michigan football as new head coach Kyle Whittingham will lead the team into a challenging fall schedule including road trips to Oregon and matchups (against Ohio State and others).

The episode also updates local fans on softball, baseball, and recruiting.

Michigan basketball forward Morez Johnson Jr. is competing at the NBA draft combine and must decide by May 27 whether to return to college or go pro while sporting a new tattoo (coach Dusty May said he supports his focus on basketball).

Twelve Ann Arbor-area high school track athletes are set to compete in regionals this week and vie for state finals berths; many have already qualified through earlier events (like the 400, 800, 3200, long jump, and hurdles).

Michigan softball sophomore Lauren Putz is chasing two single-season records as the Wolverines face Kansas on Friday in the NCAA regional opener.

The outfielder is two home runs and six RBIs short of program marks + she aims to help her team advance further in the tournament.

Michigan head coach Dusty May expects a tough schedule next season after leading his team through the hardest nonconference games last year.

The team will face Duke (Dec. 21 at Madison Square Garden) and UConn (Nov. 6 in Boston) as part of a slate of high-profile matchups.

Detroit Jazz Fest All-Stars: Beyond Take Five

7-10 p.m. — Blue LLama Jazz Club and Restaurant — $25 Cover — Experience a night of vibrant jazz with Randy Napoleon and his octet.

AFC Ann Arbor Women vs. Detroit City

7 PM - 1 AM — Pioneer High School Tennis Courts — Ticket prices may vary — W League action kicks off as Detroit City FC faces off against AFC Ann Arbor in an exciting matchup.

Chris Knight Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Experience the raw Americana sound of Chris Knight, whose music reflects unflinching truth and storytelling.

The Moth StorySLAM

6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Blind Pig — Ticket prices may vary — Experience compelling storytelling at The Moth's engaging event in Ann Arbor.

Suzy Bogguss Concert

8-11 PM — The Ark — $46.50 — Enjoy classic country hits and new Americana tunes from a beloved artist.

Open Mic Wednesday with Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal

7-10 p.m. — North Star Lounge — $5 cover — Showcase your talent in a supportive creative community atmosphere.

Dave & Kristi Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $29.00 — Enjoy a unique musical pairing of garage rock and harmony from celebrated artists Dave and Kristi.

Mike Massé Live Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Ark — $35.00 — Experience the epic acoustic classic rock of YouTube star Mike Massé with renditions loved by legends.

River Rescue Training Course

11 AM – 4 PM — Ann Arbor, Michigan — $100 (credit for future classes if needed) — Master essential kayak safety skills to ensure a safe paddling experience on moving water.

River Rescue 2 Training Course

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Ann Arbor, Michigan — $150.00 — Expand your river safety skills with immersive training in kayak recovery and swimmer rescues.