Good morning, Ann Arbor.

Local groups and volunteers will host training sessions Saturday, Oct.

10 and Oct. 17 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ypsilanti Township to repair and reset headstones at the historic Black cemetery (a project that has restored many gravesites). The workshops, led by a preservation expert, offer hands-on learning for community members.

Randazzo Dance Co. will perform The Nutcracker: Clara’s Dream at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec.

4 and at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at Towsley Auditorium at Washtenaw Community College (4800 E. Huron River Drive) with live jazz and a new 20th-century twist; tickets cost $30.

Former University of Michigan classics professor Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature on Oct.

8 — making her the second UM faculty member to receive the honor. She taught at the Ann Arbor campus from 2003 to 2009 and helped shape modern literary dialogue.

Michigan DNR shared photos of a rare melanistic gray fox taken by a Hastings resident in June 2019 (captured at dusk) that are drawing viral interest and aiding gray fox research in Michigan.

Texas-based RPM Living proposes a 13-story apartment high-rise — designed for University students — that will replace older rental houses and small apartment buildings near campus.

The plan, offering over 240 units, courtyards and sustainable features, is under review by city staff for rezoning.

Leaked messages from tight end Zack Marshall revealed internal frustration as he criticized coordinator Jason Beck’s support of the offense + his remarks added to team distraction following a 3-2 start before a bye week and an upcoming home game against Penn State.

The University of Michigan will host the Women in Sports: Elevate HER Summit Thursday, Oct.

15 at Crisler Center, uniting top athletes, coaches and sports industry leaders to share mentorship and advice for future women athletes. Tickets cost $30 with free entry for varsity student-athletes (with an MCard).

Local football teams face critical Week 7 matchups starting Friday & must win to secure playoff spots before the postseason.

Sports writer Greg Wickliffe offered predictions highlighting Gabriel Richard's win over Detroit Loyola & Pioneer’s surge against Monroe.

Michigan women's basketball is aiming for a Big Ten title after a record season last year.

Head coach Kim Barnes Arico and key players previewed the upcoming campaign at media day in Rosemont, Illinois (following an Elite Eight run) and set high goals for NCAA success.