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Thursday May 28th Patch AM

Hey there, Ann Arbor! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Ann Arbor’s Climate Corps is turning big climate goals into action
  • Why Ann Arbor police are canceling citations against data center protesters
  • When and how to catch peak peonies at Nichols Arb this year

Also on today's calendar: Half-off Milkshakes for Half Day! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Issues of the Environment: Ann Arbor Climate Corps helps march toward carbon neutrality (wemu.org) — Ann Arbor’s Climate Corps is ramping up outreach as the city pushes toward its 2030 carbon-neutrality goal under the A2ZERO plan. Program manager Maggie Halpern explains how AmeriCorps members support home energy advising, climate-action rebates, ecosystem stewardship, and circular-economy efforts, including A2ZERO Week events and monthly clothing swaps at City Hall that residents can join this summer.    

2. Data center protesters briefly cited after protest at University of Michigan official's home (mlive.com) — Ann Arbor police have decided to void disorderly conduct citations issued to six protesters after a late-night demonstration outside a University of Michigan official’s home tied to the proposed Los Alamos supercomputing data center. The article details ongoing protests, university and opposition group statements, and how nearby Ypsilanti communities are wrestling with potential sites and water service for the project.    

3. Peak Peony Season at Nichols Arboretum: A Beautiful Ann Arbor Tradition for Families (littleguidedetroit.com) — Peak peony season is underway at Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor, where thousands of blooms at the historic W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden are hitting their stride from late May into early June. You’ll find free admission, sunrise-to-sunset hours, and tips on parking plus nearby family-friendly nature stops like Leslie Science & Nature Center, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Fox Science Preserve, and County Farm Park.    

4. 18-year-old charged with killing teen in Ann Arbor to stand trial (mlive.com) — An 18-year-old will stand trial in Washtenaw County after being charged in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old at an Ann Arbor apartment last December. Court records show he faces an open murder charge, related weapons counts, no bond, and a July 13 court date.    

5. Choline: The Essential Nutrient You've Probably Never Heard Of (vogue.com subscription) — A Trinity Health lifestyle medicine expert based in Ann Arbor explains how the nutrient choline supports brain function, liver health, muscles, and possibly mental health. The piece breaks down recommended daily amounts, best food sources like eggs and liver, and what can happen if you get either too little or too much choline.    


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ann Arbor

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    Thursday May 28
  • Spring Choir Concert
    Forsythe Middle School Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    7:00 pm
  • Friday May 29
  • No Parking @ Northside Community Church all afternoon
    Ann Arbor STEAM Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • Saturday May 30
  • 8th grade Fun Night & Dance
    Ann Arbor STEAM Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    7:00 pm
  • Monday June 1
  • 8th grade FT to Michigan Theater
    Ann Arbor STEAM Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    10:00 am
  • 7th Grade Silk Road Expo
    Ann Arbor STEAM Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    5:30 pm
  • Wednesday June 3
  • 4th Grade Field Trip to UM Nat. History Museum
    Ann Arbor STEAM Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    9:45 am
  • Half-off Milkshakes for Half Day!
    MilkShake Factory Ann Arbor, 326 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor
    12:00 pm
  • Thursday June 4
  • Half-off Milkshakes for Half Day!
    MilkShake Factory Ann Arbor, 326 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor
    12:00 pm
  • Monday June 8
  • Half-off Milkshakes for Half Day!
    MilkShake Factory Ann Arbor, 326 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor
    12:00 pm
  • Tuesday June 9
  • Half-off Milkshakes for Half Day!
    MilkShake Factory Ann Arbor, 326 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor
    12:00 pm
  • Wednesday June 10
  • Special Needs Speed Dating at MilkShake Factory
    MilkShake Factory Ann Arbor, 326 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor
    6:30 pm
  • Saturday June 13
  • Groovin' in the Garden
    900 S 7th St, Ann Arbor
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Barton Nature Area (border to border) closed today (1:00pm) at Barton dam bridge due to a 600lb farm animal supposedly in the nature area.
    We were told that they were waiting for someone with horses to remove it!!! Hardly sounds real but this is AA after all! (Nextdoor River Ridge)
  • What are the light and dark purple flowers growing wild everywhere?
    I’m assuming invasive but sure are pretty. I have 10 in my yard and wondering if I leave them or destroy em (Nextdoor Georgetown)
  • ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Part time janitorial position Western Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor. Apply here.
  • SBM Management posted a job opening for Custodian in Ann Arbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ann Arbor here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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