Our Neighbors in Business sponsored by Ann Arbor Spark

SizeUp SPARK is a free, data-driven business intelligence tool designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs in Washtenaw County make informed decisions.

By providing access to industry insights, competitive benchmarking, customer demographics, and local market data, SizeUp SPARK empowers businesses to identify growth opportunities, refine strategies, and stay competitive. Whether launching a startup, expanding an existing business, or exploring new markets, this powerful tool offers the same high-value analytics that large corporations use—at no cost. Ann Arbor SPARK, with support from Bank of Ann Arbor, is making this resource available to strengthen the local economy, foster innovation, and support business success throughout the region.

Learn more at annarborusa.org 

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Halfway to Halloween Expo

2nd Annual Mother’s Day Tea at Hide and Seek

Cat Show at Washtenaw Community College

Milan in Bloom

Mother’s Day Piano Jazz & Brunch: Nick Masters

SAVE THE DATE: Cinetopia 2026

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Stamp Out Hunger for Food Gatherers!

Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States.

The need is great, but you can help. We invite you to join letter carriers and our partner organizations in the fight to end hunger in our communities by participating in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Simply leave your donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox on the second Saturday in May, and your letter carrier will do the rest.

CLICK HERE FOR INFO

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Meet the HSHV Pet of the week at https://www.hshv.org/

SPONSORED BY Man's Lumber & Home. 

Looking for a social butterfly with long ears? Say hello to KeKe, our Pet of the Week from the Humane Society of Huron Valley!

KeKe is a two-year-old sweetheart who is basically the social coordinator of the shelter. While some bunnies play hard to get, KeKe will literally hop right up to the door to greet you. 🥕 She is a major favorite among the Junior Volunteers because she’s so easy to handle and loves nothing more than a good "flop" on her side for some quality hang-out time.

Because this princess has been waiting for her perfect match for over a month, she is officially a member of the Gold Hearts Club—which means she is free to adopt for the right fit! 💛

If you have room in your heart (and your playpen) for this sweet girl, reach out to HSHV at (734) 662-5585 or email [email protected] to learn more about rabbit care and set up a meeting. 🏠✨

All HSHV animals are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

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President & CEO of bank of ann arbor, Tim Marshall joins Scott Vertical & Matthew Altruda to discuss the Sonic Lunch lineup for 2025. Learn about when your favorite artist is playing and discover more about new artists (and some surprises) during this fun conversation!

JUNE 4 - Lindsay Lou  w/ Kate Peterson 
JUNE 11 - The Accidentals with Emma Zinck  w/ Ember & Ash
JUNE 18 - Grace Potter  w/ Jetty Rae 
JUNE 25 - Rio Kosta  w/ Shane MauX
JULY 2 - Laith Al-Saadi  w/ Chris Buhalis
JULY 9 - Theo Katzman  w/ The Rebel Eves 
JULY 23 - Devon Gilfillian  w/ Al Bettis 
JULY 30 - Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers  w/ Young Ritual 
AUGUST 6 - Michigander  w/ Metal Bubble Trio 
AUGUST 13 - Racing Mount Pleasant  w/ Lost Mary 
AUGUST 20 - Ax and the Hatchetmen  w/ Ohly 
AUGUST 27 - Mavis Staples  w/ Mei Semones

Get more details at soniclunch.com, and we'll see you at Liberty Plaza!

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Having access to various methods for receiving timely emergency alerts is crucial to ensuring your safety during an emergency. There are multiple ways to receive emergency communications from the City of Ann Arbor at a2gov.org/alerts

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Our Neighbors in Business sponsored by Ann Arbor Spark

Too many businesses are falling behind in their race to catch up and keep up with modern media because they are running in the wrong shoes. BrandHrt Evolution helps you design the right shoes, ones that are specifically customized for your business reality.

They address the tough questions about your market, audience, and brand to develop customized communications that meaningfully breakthrough to connect and clearly communicate your value across the modern media landscape. And help businesses resolve communication challenges and achieve more with modern media.

Learn more at brandhrt.com/hello

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This episode: Scott needs therapy (obviously)

It's more than just books at aadl.org!

PUZZLE AND BOARD GAME SWAP

ARTEMIS II - We're Back!

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When neighbors come together, entire blocks are transformed. Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley’s Rock the Block brings volunteers, residents and local partners together to revitalize neighborhoods and strengthen our community. 

Right now, households in our community are living in homes that aren’t safe. Homes in desperate need of repair. Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley is stepping in to Rock the Block and restore community, safety and stability. But they need your help today.

You can help make it happen. Your donation can repair a home and change a neighborhood. Support Rock the Block with a donation today at h4h.org/rocktheblock.

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ADRIAN — The Croswell Opera House begins their 2026 Broadway Season with the musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

Dates and times:

Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m.

This rock opera, told entirely through song, has been a global phenomenon for 50 years. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the musical chronicles the last days of Jesus’ life through an iconic 1970s score. Focusing on the perspectives of Judas Iscariot and Mary Magdalene, “Jesus Christ Superstar” was originally a concept album that was released in 1970. The success of the album led to its Broadway debut in 1971 and it has been thrilling audiences ever since.

The director of “Jesus Christ Superstar” is Eric Parker with choreography by Dom Glover. The music director is Dave Rains and the vocal director is Mandy Kruse.

The role of Jesus is played by Nathan Goldsmith of Perrysburg, Ohio, while Judas is played by JeeMell Green of Southfield. The role of Mary Magdalene is played by Cassidy Giddens of Adrian. Bruce Hardcastle of Adrian plays the role of Caiaphas, Zach Husak of Ypsilanti plays the role of Annas, Joseph Ball of Perrysburg, Ohio plays the role of Herod and Maya Gangadharan plays the role of Pontius Pilate. The role of Peter is played by Maxwell Lam of Adrian and Simon Zealotes is played by Anthony Pierzynowski of Brighton.

The Apostles are played by Everett Hanley, Meg Lam, and Kylie McElrath of Adrian; Mitchell LaRoy of Blissfield; Em Rose Miller of Franklin; Connor Ganzel of Jackson; Julia Elsworth of Lambertville; Walter Book of Petersburg; Ekaterina Helpman of Bowling Green, Ohio; and Truth McCadney of Sylvania, Ohio.

Rounding out the cast are Nicci Brown, Betsy Lackey, Derrick McCullough, and Erica Murray all of Adrian; Nicole Harris and Renyuan Zhang of Ann Arbor; Bob Eccles of Carleton; Cleon Broussard, Meg McNamee, and Abby Reeder-Gilbey of Tecumseh; Eryn Gerweck of Temperance; LaMar Ashford and Miriam Roth of Ypsilanti; Yasmeen Perrin of Perrysburg, Ohio; and Dom Glover and Rick Schmitz of Toledo, Ohio.

“Jesus Christ Superstar” opens on May 8. The first weekend will have performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The second weekend will have performances on Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets range from $26 to $46 for adults and $16 to $26 for students, and may be ordered online at croswell.org or by calling 517-264-7469.

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