Michigan recruiting roundup: Strong week for commits
Here are available stats from Michigan football commits and top targets from last week as some began their playoff runs. 526 overall prospect, had two catches for 34 yards and a score in a 58-6 win over High Point Christian Academy. 663 overall prospect is an East Carolina commit, but Michigan recently offered him and he plans to visit Ann Arbor this season. 24 overall recruit next cycle caught four passes for 144 yards and a touchdown in a 49-13 win over Cardinal Newman. Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, LidsBuy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling
mlive.com20 Michigan parks, trails, and drives to see the fall colors
Fall is the season where we see just how beautiful Michigan is, and the changing of the leaves gives us the colors we donāt get to see any other time of year. These spots in Michigan are perfect for pictures, hiking, and gawking at Mother Natureās awesomeness.
photos.metrotimes.comāTangled upā deer stuck to a Georgia tree caught on video frantically trying to get free
A small but sneaky hardwood tree got the drop on a deer this week in Georgia, resulting in a surreal tug-of-war that has become a hit on social media. Video of the deer trying to escape the treeās steely grip has racked up more than 65,000 views since being posted Wednesday on Facebook. It shows the terrified deer bucking and kicking like a horse, and even spinning in circles as it attempts to pull away from the tree. Closer inspection reveals the its antlers were tangled in threads of wood within the trunk, and the trap tightened each time the deer spun around. The video was filmed in a Roswell neighborhood, north of Atlanta, and shows an urban wildlife technician came to the rescue.
mlive.comTips for bear-proofing your Michigan campsite this fall
Those items include:Airtight containers and storage bags: Food and toiletries should not be kept in tents. Store food and toiletries in airtight containers in a vehicle trunk, or suspend food from trees in burlap or plastic bags or backpacks. Rope: Hang containers or storage bags 12 feet above ground, 10 feet from the tree trunk and 5 feet from the nearest branch. Trash bags: Store trash as you would food. Donāt run, follow these tips, DNR saysMonarch butterfly āsuper generationā now migrating; how to watch in MichiganFall is an amazing season for Michigan birdwatching.
mlive.comMichigan DNRās Wildlife Division hiring seasonal workers for fall
Perhaps seasonal work with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is for you. Fall is a busy season for the DNR Wildlife Division. As a result, the department is hiring seasonal employees to work at various locations throughout the state, including DNR field offices, customer service centers and state game areas. Wages range from $11.50 an hour to $17.93 an hour depending on position and hours worked, according to the DNR. State FairMichigan DNR proposal would fine people for swimming at beaches during dangerous conditions
mlive.comMichigan high school sports on hold
The MHSAA says it "will explore all options to complete our Fall tournaments when restrictions are lifted." The following announcement is from the MHSAA:The Michigan High School Athletic Association has suspended its Fall tournaments for girls volleyball, girls swimming & diving and football, and all winter practices and competitions scheduled to begin over the next three weeks per the emergency order to pause activity announced Sunday by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to limit the spread of COVID-19. The volleyball and swimming & diving tournaments have one week remaining, with MHSAA Finals for both previously scheduled for Nov. 21. The 11 and 8-Player Football Playoffs also are nearing their conclusions, with the 8-player postseason two games from completion and 11-player down to its final three rounds. Executive Director Mark Uyl:āWe understand the need for action, and we will explore all options to complete our Fall tournaments when restrictions are lifted.
monroenews.comUnited Way: Go āorange and blackā to give back
As part of its Fall fundraising campaign activities, the United Way is promoting its annual Monroe County āGo Orange and Black to Give Backā workplace campaign. Local workplaces and their employees are encouraged to support the United Way by donating to wear orange and black ā similar to a jeans day. Post your group photo wearing orange and black to the United Way Facebook page (facebook.com/UnitedWayMLC), and enter a contest to win a free breakfast, compliments of Tim Hortonās! āWe can raise $3 for a $1 donation ā we think itās great.āFor more information about the United Way Fall Fundraising Campaign, āGo Orange and Black,ā contact the United Way of Monroe/ Lenawee Counties. For information about GIVING AND LIVING UNITED, contact United Way at 734-242-1331; lpipis@unitedwaymlc.org, visit unitedwayMLC.org, or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
monroenews.comFall is here: Pumpkin spice candles, cozy blankets, crisp decor and more
That means scented candles, warm blankets, autumnal decor and cozy wardrobe additions, and weāve rounded up some of the best to get you feeling wonder-fall. Apple Orchard CandlePrice: $34Breathe in the scent of crisp, red juicy apples when you light this candle from Homesick Candles. DecorHello Pumpkin Table RunnerPrice: $68Imagine yourself gathered around a table with all of your loved ones, feasting on turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy. ClothingWarby Parker Fall FramesPrice: Starting at $95Greens, turquoises and other hearty tones have arrived at Warby Parker for the Fall. The sampler includes buttercream pumpkin and leaf cookies as well as mix of fall harvest oat, pumpkin chocolate chip, old fashioned sugar cookies, chocolate chocolate chip and cinnamon frosted pumpkin cookies.
mlive.comShorts Brewing brings back fall IPA made with 100% Michigan ingredients
BELLAIRE, MI ā Shorts Brewing Company is once again celebrating the start of fall with a beer that is Pure Michigan. Now available, Pure Michigan Autumn IPA is a 100 percent Michigan-grown and harvested IPA that highlights the stateās agricultural bounty and nationally recognized craft beer industry. āFall is also harvest season, which allows our friends at Shortās Brewing Company to highlight our bounty in Pure Michigan Autumn IPA once again. KAt 5.6% ABV, Pure Michigan Autumn IPA combines smooth hop flavors with fruity esters, along with a blend of pine and citrus to create honey-like malt sweetness. Thatās the feeling we want you to have when you drink this beerāPure Michiganāand thanks to our Michigan suppliers, itās just that,ā said Joe Short, founder of Shortās Brewing Company.
mlive.comHelping Kids Adjust to Daylight Saving Time Change
Whether it's the beginning of daylight savings time or the end, these practical tips will help you smoothly manage your child's sleeping schedule. Fall has arrived and with it comes longer periods of darkness and the end of daylight savings time. Kids can have issues with going to sleep, staying asleep, waking up early or wanting to go to sleep, Burgess explains. Avoiding foods full of sugar, snacks or caffeinated treats will help keep your kids calm and ready to sleep. Change your attitudeDont act out or be grumpy in the morning, Burgess says.
metroparent.comWilson Barn Pumpkin Fest in Livonia
Head to the annual Wilson Barn Pumpkin Fest in Livonia for traditional fall and Halloween fun, Oct. 1-30, 2019. And, best of all, fall brings some great family fun opportunities, like the Wilson Barn Pumpkin Fest. This annual Livonia tradition has been around for more than 30 years and will return Oct. 1-30, 2019 for family-friendly fall fun everyday. Wilson Barn is located at the corner of West Chicago and Middle Belt roads. Get the scoop on the 2019 Wilson Barn Pumpkin Fest in Livonia and other family fun things to do this weekend and beyond in the Metro Parent calendar.
metroparent.comA peek at Hollywood's must-see autumn offerings
The summer movie season is fading away. Fallās most anticipated blockbusters range from the film adaptation of best-selling novel āThe Martianā starring Matt Damon, to the Whitey Bulger true-life crime drama āBlack Massā starring Johnny Depp. Movie critic Matt Singer joins āCBS This Morning: Saturdayā with his list of must-sees.
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