The water safety classes are offered at no cost to children and families throughout Washtenaw County each summer.

The Ann Arbor area housing nonprofit will host the ticketed fundraiser at The Circ Bar, 210 S. 1st St, between 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22.

The YMCA is offering its Safety Around Water classes in Washtenaw County for another year.

On May 7, Ele’s Place Ann Arbor will host its 5th annual Derby Day Soirée outside of Concordia University‘s historic Earhart Manor.

Here are some Ann Arbor area artists to look for at this year's Ann Arbor Art Fair.

A competitive eater wolfed down 50 chili dogs in 22 minutes, setting a local record at a bar in western Michigan where thousands of customers have their names on the wall for eating just a fraction.

The YMCA’s annual Safety Around Water (SAW) classes are returning this summer to Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.

Please, thank you, and youre welcome are all things you say when you are being courteous to one another, and September just happens to be National Courtesy Month. Mimi agreed with Lauren and said courtesy could be upped in stores as well. Lauren talked about how easy it was to do something small, like a wave, when someone does something nice for you on the road. Giving the servers grace and just being kinder, in general, is something that goes a long way, said both Lauren and Mimi. Not only is important to say the right things, but to use the right tone, and acknowledge people with other non-verbal cues, like eye contact, or a nod.

Paved or mountain, it doesn’t matter – the Petoskey area has got them and there are even more trails being worked on. Getting out on the water is easy in the Petoskey area. Splash with a buddy or someone you love in the sparkling waters of Lake Charlevoix, Little Traverse Bay or Crooked Lake. Play a round of golf in the Petoskey area and you may just decide to stay an extra few days. Once you’ve decided where to stay in Bay Harbor, Alanson, Petoskey, Boyne City/Boyne Falls or Harbor Springs, start narrowing down your plans for a great getaway.

(Courtesy: The Circ Bar)ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Downtown Ann Arbor bar and event space The Circ Bar has launched a new initiative to help nonprofit organizations within the area. Created by Krazieye Productions, the company behind The Circ Bar, the new Circ Cares initiative allows nonprofits to use The Circ Bar as a venue space for free. Through Circ Cares, The Circ Bar will offer nonprofits support and services, including its venue space capable of hosting up to 550 people, two bars, a lounge, The Circ Bar rooftop deck, social media marketing, negotiable catering as well as staff and security, among other services. Organizations that are 501(c) registered may contact The Circ Bar via events@thecircbar.com with questions or to make reservations. The Circ Bar is at 210 S. 1st Street.