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Bicentennial Splash Pad Celebration

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Join us for the free Bicentennial Park Splash Pad Celebration on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy open play on the new accessible splash pad and playground, family games and activities, water-themed fun, live music from a DJ, a food truck, Washtenaw Dairy treats available for purchase and an Ann Arbor Fire Department fire truck on display. At noon, join Mayor Christopher Taylor, Olympian Kelly Salchow MacArthur and Paralympian Michele Konkoly for special remarks and the dedication of the city’s first permanent signage commemorating Ann Arbor Olympians and Paralympians.
Enjoy the splash pad and activities before and after the ceremony. Then return that evening for the A²Zero Solar-Powered Movie Night featuring FernGully: The Last Rainforest beginning at 9:15 p.m. on the south ball diamond. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Free popcorn and ice cream will be provided. From the splash pad to a movie under the stars, Bicentennial Park is the place to be on July 11. Visit the webpage to plan your visit https://www.a2gov.org/parks-and…/activities/splash-pad/

We need you!
We’re in need of volunteers to help make this day extra special. Individuals and groups are welcome. Visit the webpage to view how you can lend a hand and sign up, https://cityofannarbor.volunteerhub.com/…/1b5d17fd-8c04

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Meals in Motion: Summer Food Truck Rally

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Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is hosting our annual Meals in Motion: Summer Food Truck Rally, a family-friendly
event that brings the community together around food, connection, and purpose.

Join us for local food trucks, live music, and activities for all ages in an inclusive space where neighbors can gather while supporting a critical community need.

Adult Ticket includes choice of food & beverage package: small plates or entree. ($28 Early-bird | $32 June 29-July 10 | $35 walk-up, if available)
Kids Ticket includes kid-friendly food & beverage package ($16 Early-bird | $20 June 29-July 10 | $22 walk-up, if available)
Family Pack includes two (2) adult and two (2) kids food & beverage packages ($80 Early-bird | $95 June 29-July 10 | $105 walk-up, if available)

Early-bird ticket pricing through June 29th!

All proceeds benefit Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, helping ensure that our homebound senior neighbors remain nourished, connected, and cared for every day!

$10 – $105

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How the Sun Became a Movie Star

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From stunning eclipse photos to the first motion pictures of the Sun, explore the fascinating history of solar research at U-M. Includes safe solar observation through modern telescopes (weather permitting).

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Responsible AI & Dark Money

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All invited to this open discussion. We will break out into round table discussion groups. Tables will have notetakers summarize positions taken by each table with a call to action.

Suggested reading:
Magnifica Humanitas  (https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html) by Pope Leo XIV
What is responsible AI (https://verdantdata.io/what-is-responsible-ai/) by DrRon Suarez
Consider using hand gestures (https://rimarchevole.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/owsstructure.pdf) for facilitating progress and inclusivity, to enable more participatory input during a limited time frame.

Responsible AI: Community-Owned, Privacy-First

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Bicentennial Park Solar-Powered Movie Night: Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations

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Join the Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI) at Bicentennial Park (2901 E. Ellsworth Road) on Saturday, July 11 for a free Solar-Powered Movie Night featuring FernGully: The Last Rainforest. The movie begins at 9:15 p.m. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Free popcorn and ice cream will be provided.

https://www.a2gov.org/news/posts/new-bicentennial-park-splash-pad-opens-1030-am-june-24-community-celebration-event-is-july-11/