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Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Ann Arbor. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Mindo Chocolate Makers in Ann Arbor has remodeled, adding customer seating and plans to create products on-site and offer classes, while emphasizing its sustainable cacao sourcing and educating customers on chocolate making.  MLive
  • Ann Arbor parents launch a fund to support local teachers facing financial hardship due to increasing healthcare costs.  MLive
  • Webster Township officials are close to approving changes that would allow residents to keep certain farm animals on properties smaller than five acres.  MLive
  • The University of Michigan's North Campus was reopened after being temporarily closed due to a person threatening self-harm, with no danger to students reported.  WXYZ

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Ann Arbor receives a $10 million federal grant for a geothermal heating and cooling system in the Bryant neighborhood, aiming for carbon-neutrality with completion expected by 2028.  MLive

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Ann Arbor City Council votes to advance an ordinance aiming to protect renters from high pre-tenancy fees, sparking opposition from landlords.  MLive

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Ann Arbor's Village Kitchen offers a festive breakfast experience with its popular Breakfast Delight featuring pancakes, eggs, and bacon amidst holiday decor.  MLive

SPORTS NEWS

  • Kirk Herbstreit discussed his son, Chase, joining the Michigan football team despite being a lifelong Ohio State fan and lacking a scholarship offer from Ohio State, emphasizing the family's mixed emotions and the recruitment landscape.  MLive
  • The Wolverines will face Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl without several key players, including Will Johnson and Donovan Edwards, due to NFL draft declarations and transfers.  MLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Candlelight Christmas Concert Featuring 'The Nutcracker' and More

    Experience a magical evening of holiday music performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a candlelit setting at the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor.

    Fri, 12/20/24

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  • Holiday Pops 2024 Concert

    The A2SO presents its annual Holiday Pops event at Hill Auditorium, featuring a festive celebration with a symphony of music and lights.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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  • Relaxing Sunday Yoga Class with Mead and Cider at Bløm

    A welcoming, all-levels yoga class in a cozy setting, complete with the option to enjoy mead or cider afterward.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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  • Free Live Trivia at Bløm in Kerrytown

    Enjoy two hours of free live trivia games at Bløm Mead + Cider, featuring gift card prizes and a welcoming atmosphere for all group sizes.

    Thu, 12/26/24

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  • Yoga and Refreshments at Bløm in Ann Arbor

    This all-levels yoga class combines stretching, mobility, and strength with the option to enjoy mead or cider post-session.

    Sun, 12/29/24

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  • Grand New Year's Eve Celebration at Weber's Boutique Hotel

    The event features deluxe hotel accommodations, evening entertainment with dancing and a DJ, a champagne welcome reception, and a New Year's brunch.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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  • Monthly Meeting of the Materials Management Planning Committee

    The Materials Management Planning Committee holds a monthly meeting to discuss planning and management related to materials in the Washtenaw County area.

    Wed, 1/8/25

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  • Playground Concert at The Blind Pig

    Playground will perform live at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, offering a night of music in a popular local venue.

    Thu, 1/9/25

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  • Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

    Experience a captivating candlelight concert showcasing the beloved music of Hans Zimmer performed by the Listeso String Quartet at the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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  • Frosty Freestyle & Krazy Klassic Cross Country Ski Race 2025

    This cross-country ski race event features multiple competitive categories including 15km and 5km races, taking place in Huron Meadows Metropark.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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