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Ann Arbor
Monday, October 27th, 2025
Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retired University of Michigan ROTC instructor and former Air Force member Christine Baker started a garden at Bakers Acres (her home near Dexter) to grow fresh produce for loved ones and supply healthy food to the university. MLive
- ➤ Ann Arbor officials have named Nicole Adelman as the new executive director of the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County to tackle the growing homeless population. She brings years of experience in housing and homelessness and will work from the Robert J. Delonis Center on W. Huron St.+ MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sarah Schemanske, a STEM teacher at Wines Elementary with 10 years of experience, was named one of 16 nationally recognized Project Lead the Way Launch Outstanding Teachers for 2025-26—an honor for her hands-on, inquiry-based teaching style. She continues to inspire her students at Ann Arbor Public Schools. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials said that the bad dioxane plume from the old Gelman Sciences facility should be added as a Superfund site (in March 2024), but the list change is still not finished (leaving locals waiting for help with cleanup). MLive
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Open Mic Wednesday with Annie Bacon & Forrest Hejkal
7-10 p.m. — North Star Lounge — $5 cover (no one turned away) — Express your creativity at this welcoming open mic night featuring local artists.
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Ferris State Bulldogs vs. Michigan Wolverines Women's Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Crisler Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch fierce college basketball action as the Bulldogs take on the Wolverines.
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Ann Arbor Latin Halloween Gala
9:30 PM – 2:00 AM — Club Above — Cost varies — Dance the night away with Latin beats and Bachata lessons in a festive Halloween atmosphere.
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Pop Open A Party: Great Sparkling Wines
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. — Total Wine & More — Free entry — Celebrate with bubbly as you learn to pair wines and explore sparkling styles from around the world.
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The Sunday Artisan Market
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Ann Arbor Farmers' Market — Free access — Explore creations from over 30 local artists and artisans every Sunday in Kerrytown.
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Josh Ritter Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Ark — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of music with Josh Ritter and his new album.
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An Evening with Boz Scaggs
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Hill Auditorium — Starting at $30 — Experience the timeless grooves of Boz Scaggs as he transports you back to the musical vibrancy of the 1970s.
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NAMIWalks Washtenaw County
12-2 p.m. — Gallup Park — Donations appreciated — Walk to support mental health awareness and community building.
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Mon Rovîa Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Ark — $30 — Experience Mon Rovîa's powerful storytelling through music inspired by a life of resilience and empathy.
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Washtenaw Region Owner2Owner Networking Event
4-6 p.m. — Venue by 4M — Free entry — Connect with fellow small business owners and enhance community relations in Ann Arbor.
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