The NAPA sponsored ice sculpture on display during the 2018 Plymouth Ice Festival on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 in Plymouth, Mich. Courtesy of Free Press
By Catherine Engstrom-Hadley
Staff Writer
Enjoy the art of five local artists and a live DJ. All of the money raised will be used to send Ypsilanti School students to Washington to showcase their art at the National Department of Education.
Washtenaw County Democratic Party Office | 418 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
Jan. 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of poetry highlighting the life, legacy and activism of Martin Luther King Jr. by the award-winning poets of The Guild. This free event addresses the contemporary perception of King’s “I Have A Dream” speech.
Keene Theater | 701 E. University Ave, Ann Arbor
Jan. 20, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Dublin Regulation mandated a fingerprint database across Europe for all refugees and migrants, leaving them vulnerable to involuntary removal. This show is an interactive performance-art journey through a gallery wall between a refugee and an audience member. Tickets are $35 dollars.
The Institue of Humanities | 202 S. Thayer St. #111, Ann Arbor
Jan. 24 to Feb. 9, times vary
Come dressed for the cold and ready to experience the nature in the park at night. The guided hike ends with hot cocoa and a bonfire. This event is free with a vehicle entry fee. Contact Julie Sigda at sigdaj@washtenaw.org to sign up.
Independence Lake County Park | 3200 Jennings Rd., Whitmore Lake
Jan. 24, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
March from the MLK gardens to the student center in reflection of the late Martin Luther King Jr. Before the march James Smith, Quentin Washington and James Lewis will be speaking, and the EMU Gospel Choir will be performing.Marchers are welcome to join at any point of the march.
MLK Garden | 810 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti
Jan. 16, 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Watch ice sculptures being made live, take a selfie with Elsa and Olaf, and watch a dueling ice sculpture carving competition! A craft area for kids and warm beverage station will be free and available to all who attend.
Downtown Tecumseh | times vary
Jan. 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Naloxone reverses the effects of an opioid poisoning and can prevent deaths due to overdoses. The program is being led by nurse practitioner Gina Dahlem from the University of Michigan and Lt. Lisa King from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department. This training is open to anyone 18 years or older who wants to learn how to administer this antidote and receive a free Naloxone kit to take home.
Morris Lawrence Building
Feb. 10, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join fellow students and faculty for this event featuring speakers, music, and a time of rememberance for the late Martin Luther King Jr.
Second Floor Student Center
Jan. 16, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Discover a new club, enjoy the free food and have fun. Students can snag some freebies and get in the mood for a successful winter semester.
Student Center First Floor
Jan. 29, 2 p.m.
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