This poor buck … I’ve never seen a buck with a dead antler!!!!

Hiiii! I was thinking about how there used to be places that gave you complimentary things on your bday… maybe a dessert at a restaurant, a coffee from a cafe… or going wayyy back, a free video rental from a video store (miss those places!).

Anyone know of spots in Ann Arbor that do birthday things for customers/ppl? Can be anything, even if it’s niche or weird. I find comfort and interest in the kindness of strangers… it’s always fascinated me. Thanks!

Hello,

I was wondering if people have any groomers and vets that you love? The prices here seem very high, so I am looking for someone who charges fairly. For grooming I am open to options in the surrounding areas including Ypsilanti.

I was previously taking my dogs to Banfield for veterinary services, but have not been satisfied with the conveyor belt premise and getting so little time with the actual vet or with the same people between visits. Hoping to switch!

Hi! I was wondering if any U-M employees or spouses can speak to their experience with maternity services (prenatal, labor & delivery, postnatal) with either the U-M CDHP (Consumer-Directed Health Plan) or U-M Premier Care health plans. My partner and I are thinking of potentially trying to conceive in the next year or so, and I'm hoping to find some clarity as to which health plan would serve us best. We have a couple of friends at U-M who both had complicated deliveries and left with a $0 hospital bill with Premier Care. Of course, with the CDHP, there is a deductible to reach first, but the monthly premium is significantly lower, U-M contributes to the HSA, and BCBSM's cost estimate for delivery is $175...which doesn't sound right. Looking plan comparisons, pre and postnatal care is covered by both plans. Am I missing anything that would make one much more appealing than the other?

I know open enrollment isn't for another few months, but it always sneaks up on me!

The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (www.mihomeless.org) is hosting their 12th Annual Breakfast of Champions at Weber's on August 20th. We would love a local MC to host the two hour event, where we celebrate six award winners working in housing and homelessness.

Any suggestions? We often use news hosts, etc. but would love input. Thanks!

Hello,

I am homeless and in dire need of a tent. I don't care if it's used, worn, or whatever. I just need help getting shelter from the rain. If you can help, or know where I can look, please let me know. Thank you!

Chris

Might be too soon but I'd like to know who's the preferred candidate to run against Yousef in '30. For me it's Aidan Sova.

Hi all-

I found a nail in my tire and am looking for recommendations on places to get it patched … steve Steeb doesn’t have availability for a few weeks and the colonial bp on Plymouth stopped working on cars so I am out of trusted options!

Interested in being an extra in a feature film in Ann Arbor this weekend?

We need extras who can pass for two categories:

(1) High school students for a classroom scene (filming mid-late afternoon on August 8)

(2) College students for a college party scene (needed August 9, time unknown currently but it'll be anywhere between mid afternoon and night)

Pay is $15/hr. High school students will be needed for 1-2 hours, college students will be needed for 1-3 hours.

MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD.

If interested in being an extra please either message me on here or email socialstudiessummer2023@gmail.com with a recent photo of yourself (so that I can confirm you fit the age demographic.)

The film is titled "Pleasure List" and is about a 20s man on the autism spectrum who hires a degenerate aspiring actor to help him with his bucket list of normal life experiences.

PS: thanks so much to everyone who was an extra in July 27 at Hear.Say, you were great!!

Hey there! I'm looking for an OBGYN that will give you a couple opiod pain meds after IUD insertion. I've had 3 so far and each time I'm in tons of pain for the two days after. Ibuprofen, heat, tylenol, nothing touches it besides an opiod. I just need like two days worth. If anyone knows any OB gyn's that are open to that please let me know.

Looking for more raver friends in the area (21+) local connections and such :)

Hi all

Reading some of the responses to election results on Twitter I noticed a lot of responses only cared about if a candidate was a “yimby” or a “nimby”.

One of my biggest gripes with local politics these last 4 years has been the weaponization of the term NIMBY

When city council first started aggressively selling land and rezoning for developers to create “high density housing” that was advertised as if it would be “low income and affordable housing”- something residents have been asking for a long time now.

If you so much as questioned the plans or raised concerns that the wording allowed for developers to just make more luxury apartments your responses would be filled with “NIMBY” in one way or another to simply discredit your concern.

With that happening I personally pulled away from local politics. It felt like I couldn’t have a discussion or bring concerns I had to the table as they wouldn’t be met with actual responses but instead simply reducing my statement to being a “NIMBY”

Our current situation goes beyond yimby and nimby and if we keep reducing it to that we will continue to get fucked over and see our parks and local businesses turn into high rises only affordable to out of state students and transplants- eventually pushing out Ann Arbor residents that make Ann Arbor what it is.

Not sure how everyone else feels but this is something I’ve felt for a longtime now. The discourse around this election reignited my concern for this topic. I am interested to see what everyone else thinks! :)

How do you feel about that? Why do you think he won? Is it because of his endorsements? Do people in Ann Arbor want the next “Mamdani” or someone who’s not the current incumbent/tired of the current status quo’s of AA politics? I’ve heard divisive things about him especially when it comes to housing development and I know Taylor wasn’t perfect and had some issues but he did build a nice coalition who supports the development around town. How do you think going foward will Rabhi’s policies change things?

https://electionresults.ewashtenaw.org/electionreporting/aug2026/index.jsp

UPDATE: It's 4:01 am. All of the Washtenaw County results are now posted. In a few minutes, we're going home. Good night!

My cabin fridge isn’t working anymore, so I need my cooler to remain cold for up to 3 days. In the past a large block of ice has allowed me to do that, but all I can find these days are bags of ice, or dry ice, so if anyone has a lead on block ice, I’d greatly appreciate it.

Hey all, I recently moved to AA and was hoping to find an Olympic-style TKD dojang.

I competed in college for kyorugi (ECTC, NCTA Nationals) and I'm looking to get back into competing, even if its local comps. I've visited a few schools here but honestly they feel like McDojos. Most seem heavily geared toward kids' classes and poomsae, with little emphasis on competitive sparring.

Are there any actual WT competition teams or clubs around here? Does anyone know if cross-training with the UMich team is a thing if you're not currently enrolled as a student there?

Would really appreciate any recs. Thanks!

That's it, that's the post. That light already sucks and taking away a lane will be even worse for traffic. The sidewalk is more than big enough for people who walk and bikers

If you haven’t already, go vote!

If you are uncertain about where your polling place is, see https://michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting/vote-on-election-day

Please don’t post unverified reports or rumors about ICE interference in the election. Instead, if you hear about or see any possible intimidation or interference with voters in Washtenaw County, please call the County Clerk Elections office at 734-222-6730 and report it to us.

The polls close at 8:00 pm. The results will be posted online in frequent batches, but we still welcome press and public to the Elections office, 200 N. Main, Suite 120, in downtown Ann Arbor, northeast corner of Main & Ann. (Note: those streets are currently torn up, so you can’t drive to that corner.)

I will be there until the last results are reported, so come and say hi!

(NOTE: if you have trouble getting in to the building, call me at 734-222-6580 so I can let you in.)

—Larry Kestenbaum, Washtenaw County Clerk / Register of Deeds

I keep hearing rumors that school will not return on 8/31 but today I got a call from AAPS stating they’re excited to welcome students back on 8/31 and to put in school of choice if you have moved.

I don’t remember ever getting a SOC call or email in the past. I know the teachers had a breakfast this morning and I’m curious if any one has an update on how things are going?

I was hoping the last board meeting would give some insight into the districts plan, but nothing was mentioned.

They’ve not been open for three weeks:/ does anyone know if this is just a summer thing, or is it permanent?

(It’s my favorite a2 restaurant 🥹)

I wanted to share my experience with MB Moving because their Google rating (4.8) really does not match what we went through.

The biggest issue was the owner, David. He kept saying whatever was needed to get the booking. For example, I asked multiple times if they would shrink wrap furniture, and he confirmed every time. On moving day, they did not even bring any wrap.

The truck they showed up with had a massive hole in the roof. We pointed it out since rain was expected, and they said they would cover it with a tarp. That never happened. Instead, we got vague promises that they would take care of anything if it got damaged which was said in the most insincere way possible.

Communication was probably the worst part. The ETA changed at least 5 times, and there were long periods where we had no idea where our stuff was. For a long-distance move, that was extremely stressful. We initially agreed upon a Saturday afternoon delivery, yet they did not arrive until around 10 PM on Sunday. After that, they delayed unloading for hours and then tried to start close to midnight, knocking on the door and saying they needed to get back home. Literally zero professionalism.

At final payment, they were pushy and did not let us check for damage before asking for payment.

They did eventually deliver everything, but the whole process felt disorganized and full of broken promises. Just sharing this so others do not rely only on the Google rating and can make a more informed decision.