Events Sept. 24 – Oct. 7

Complied by Lily Cole | Editor

ARTS & CRAFTS

American Indian Boarding Schools: the Michigan Anishinaabe Experience

Oct. 5 I 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

STAMPS School of Art & Design Gallery I 201 S. Division St. Ann Arbor

Join an open discussion with survivors of Michigan Indian Boarding Schools facilitated by law professors from U-M and the Director of the Indigenous Law & Policy Center from MSU. Immerse yourself in the history of the Great Lakes Anishinaabe native peoples.

Nature Poetry Walk

Oct. 6 I 3 – 5 p.m.

Nichols Arboretum I 1827 Geddes Ave. Ann Arbor

Participate in this writing workshop, which connects nature and poetry. Meditate, write and learn about botanical mindfulness with poet Caroline Harper New. Meets at Peony Gardens entrance.

Postcards were invented in 1869 in Austria-Hungary and are used worldwide.
Wikimedia Commons | Asheville Postcard Co.

World Postcard Day: Drop-In Postcard Writing

Sept. 29 I 12 – 2 p.m.

Ann Arbor District Library, Pittsfield Branch I 2359 Oak Valley Dr. Ann Arbor

Join fellow crafters on October 1, World Postcard Day, to decorate postcards for mailing. Postcards and supplies are provided; just bring your creativity!

MUSIC & FUN

Friday Night AI: Redefining Access

Sept. 27 I 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Ann Arbor District Library, Downtown I 343 S 5th Ave. Ann Arbor

Join AI and accessibility experts for a conversation on the limitations of AI-powered tools relating to people with disabilities. Learn about the opportunities to turn these tools into adaptive and personalized disability aids for those with diverse accessibility needs.

Ypsi Freak Fest

Oct. 4 – 6 p.m.

Various locations in Downtown Ypsilanti

The second annual Ypsi Freak Fest offers live music and dancing, a plethora of local vendors, costume contests, and more! This is the kick-off event for Ypsilanti’s upcoming fall festivals and events.

The East Coast Swing is a relaxed form of ballroom dance that is considered one of the easiest swing dances to learn.
Wikimedia Commons | David McSpadden

Riverside Swings

Oct. 4 I 7 – 11 p.m.

Riverside Arts Center I 76 N. Huron St. Ypsilanti

Beginners and professionals of all ages are welcome to join Riverside Swings lessons every Friday night. Beginners classes are offered from 7 – 9 p.m., and the night ends with a free social dance: $5 for general admission and $4 for students.

ON CAMPUS

Save a Life with Naloxone

Sept. 25 I 12 – 1 p.m.

Bailey Library Learning Commons

Learn how to save someone from an opioid, heroin, or fentanyl overdose with Naloxone. Training is provided by U-M School of Nursing trained peer educators hosted by the WCC Collegiate Recovery Program.

WCC & JCPenney Suit-Up Event

Oct. 4 I 4 – 7 p.m.

JCPenney Briarwood Mall I 500 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor

The WCC Center for Career Success teams up with JCPenney to offer discounted prices on professional attire. JCPenney also offers salon, beauty, and professional headshot discounts.

After an extended tryout, coach Jonathan Petwiler talks to the team about their performance and expectations.
Courtney Prielipp | Washtenaw Voice

WCC Men’s Soccer vs. SVSU

Oct. 5 I 3 – 5:30 p.m.

WCC Athletics Fields

Cheer on the WCC Wolfpack against the Saginaw Valley State University Cardinals on our home pitch. Bring your WCC gear to show whose side you’re on!