Thursday, December 19th, 2024
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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