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By Yen-Ling Image by Kevin Palmer from Pixabay Good sources of local happenings:   • The Ann Arbor Observer, FREE to Ann Arbor...

Join us for some foolish fun at these two events: FoolMoon and Festifools. FoolMoon is a nighttime event featuring luminary procession,...

By Shirley If you are new to the USA, it might interest you to know some basic information about the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving...

By Phyllis It occurred to me that many of you who are new to the United States have probably never roasted a turkey. In fact, I suspect...

By Gina Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity in which you can learn about the local natural areas, contribute to preserving the...

By Gina K. Since my arrival in Ann Arbor in the fall of 2019, visiting farmers markets quickly became our family’s Saturday morning...

By Shirley As temperatures start going down, we are entering prime season to cultivate “hygge” - the Danish concept of “a cozy feeling...

By Shirley Ann Arbor was a pioneer town in implementing residential pick-up recycling in 1976 and was recognized by the U.S....

By Shirley M. Image by Shirley Hirst from Pixabay Much of what we consume doesn’t necessarily have to end up in the recycling bin or...

By Carole The United States Postal Service employees are, for the most part, efficient and friendly. There are many locations where you...

Originally written by Marilyn Maaseidvaag and updated by Robyn PRECAUTIONS AT HOME Always lock your doors and windows whether inside or...

By Martha B. Image by Dim Hou from Pixabay (1) As the winter season has begun, with its drastically dropping temperatures, our heating...

By Melissa Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay (1) Social Gatherings: During the holiday season you may be invited to parties. Customs...

By Martha F. Image by Maria Godfrida from Pixabay (1) I’m Martha F & I lead the Thursday Hiking Group. We hike on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays...

By Shirley If you are new to the area, here are things you should know about living in Michigan during Winter. First, if you don’t...

By Dale & Shirley Image by Kevin Schneider (1) “Living in Ann Arbor – A Guidebook for International Families” is, as the name suggests, ...

Compiled by Robyn International Neighbors used to publish a Guidebook for International Families called “Living in Ann Arbor”. It was...