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Voting reminder: Absentee ballots for the Nov. 5 Presidential Election are now available. You can request yours at Michigan.gov/Vote or by contacting the City Clerk. The Ypsilanti City Clerk mailed out over 2,500 Absentee Ballots on Thursday, September 26th. Ballots were mailed to all voters on the Permanent Ballot list and all voters who submitted a request for a ballot. Keep an eye out for your ballot to arrive in the mail! If you are not sure if you submitted an application or are on the Permanent Ballot list, you can check by visiting the Secretary of State's website at Michigan Voter Information Center (state.mi.us) OR calling the Clerk's Office at 734-483-1100. There is still plenty of time for voters to apply for and have an Absentee Ballot mailed. If you would like an Absentee Ballot, you can submit an application online, by mail, or in person at the Clerk's Office. |
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On October 5th, from 11 AM to 3 PM, see how the Ypsilanti Police and Fire Department serve the community. There will be a vehicle extraction demonstration with safety talks, fingerprinting, tours of both stations, touch-a-truck, and other activities for children. Free food and beverages will be provided for those who attend. All are welcome! |
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Fire Station UpdateKappa Sigma Xi Omicron members had a 9/11 Memorial Day cookout at YFD. This was done as a way of remembrance and to give back to first responders. Thank you for being so supportive of our first responders! |
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The Car Seat Program remains on the third Tuesday of Each Month at the Ypsilanti Fire Station (525 W. Michigan) from 12 PM to 3 PM. This program is for those interested in safely buckling children in automobiles. No registration is required; just show up at these meeting times. For any questions or for additional information, please contact (734) 763-2251. |
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Please join us in welcoming new employees to the City of Ypsilanti family! |
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Dorsey Estates UpdatesThank you to everyone who attended our Dorsey Estates homebuyer sessions. If you weren't able to participate, there is still time. The final home-buyer session is on October 3rd at 6 PM before the lottery, which will occur on October 16th at City Hall.
Dorsey Estates Units will become available soon, with help from Washtenaw County, Renovare Development, Huntington Bank & Community Housing Network, allowing Ypsilanti residents to prequalify. There are 46 different homes of various sizes, and half of the units will be designated as affordable income units. Down payment & planning assistance is available. If you’re interested in purchasing, the first units will be closing as soon as October/November at the end of 2024. Homes, if sold, will remain affordable based on their AMI. In addition, there will also
be Market Rate Cottages and Duplex/Condos for sale. https://cityofypsilanti.com/901/Dorsey-Estates |
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Ypsi Fall River DayYpsilanti's Fall River Day was a tremendous success! We want to express our gratitude to everyone involved in making this annual event possible, and to all who could attend and enjoy a leisurely trip down the Huron River. |
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SolarYpsi UpdatesMPSC awards nearly $21M in grants for renewable energy and electrification projects See the article here! Solar Tonic, Ypsilanti, and Soulardarity, Highland Park: community solar LED smart poles and WiFi, $1,289,421. Ypsilanti Performance Space receives a rebate for solar EV charging stations totaling for $539,692. There are still plenty of Grace Sweeny rebates available for those trying to get solar at their homes within the city. |
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Mark your calendars for First Friday Ypsilanti on October 4th. Check out their Facebook page for a map of all the participating businesses and attractions. First Fridays Ypsilanti is a monthly, free, self-guided tour that confidently promotes arts and culture for both residents and visitors. It invites people to explore various area businesses where they can shop and get exclusive discounts, attend pop-up events and galleries featuring Ypsilanti area artists and performers, and experience the Ypsilanti arts scene in all its forms. So, don't miss this exciting opportunity to witness the best of Ypsilanti's arts and culture! First Friday Ypsilanti Facebook |
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Ypsi Freak Fest The 2nd Annual Ypsi Freak Fest is packed with great bands and vendors this year! See what happens over the weekend of October 4-6, occurring at multiple venues & on South Washton on Friday night. Visit the link & Save the date! Full lineup here |
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Parkridge Fall Programming
It's October, so our annual Trunk-or-Treat event will be on Saturday, October 26th, from 3 to 6 PM. Also, Domestic Violence Fundraising Walk at Parkridge Park in Ypsilanti on October 5, 2024. The suggested donation is $35 per walker and $120 for a foursome. However, you can donate as you can. You can register/donate using the following link. For additional information regarding programs being offered at Parkridge Community Center, please visit https://afterschoolhq.com/WCCParkridgeCommunity or call 734-483-7700 |
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NEW BUSINESS: Beara Bakes Meet Cat, the creative mind and heart behind Beara Bakes, Ypsi’s newest bakery that’s bringing a fresh, local comfort to our downtown. Cat’s journey into food started early—their first job at 18 was baking for Espresso Royale in East Lansing—but it wasn’t until their late 20s that they found their true passion for the culinary world while working at Spencer’s. “That’s when I knew I wanted to do food as a career,” they shared. Beara Bakes started small, with monthly bake sales that featured 4-5 item menus curated in boxes for subscribers. “It grew to about 50 boxes a month,” Cat says. From there, Beara Bakes grew through word of mouth, with wholesale and custom orders becoming the next step. One of their first wholesale accounts was RoosRoast, where the local connection was key.Cat says Beara Bakes is best known for their biscuits, a fan favorite. But they are always trying new things in the kitchen or making small adjustments to perfect a recipe. Since moving to Ypsi in 2018, Cat has felt a strong sense of community. “Ypsilanti is so welcoming. You can feel that people want the city to thrive and that local businesses have each other’s backs.” They’re excited to see Ypsi grow and hopes to contribute to that energy by supporting the local economy and creating a space where people can enjoy quality baked goods. Outside of baking, Cat enjoys spending time with their cat, being outside, relaxing on their porch with a book, and learning how to crochet. When asked about their vision for Ypsilanti, they shared that they would love to see a more pedestrian-friendly downtown, with more spaces for the community to gather and enjoy the local flavor. Stop by Beara Bakes to try some of Cat’s signature treats and experience the love and care they put into every item. This isn’t just about baking—it’s about building community and contributing to the city we all love. |
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Ypsilanti Performance Space218 N. Adams St. Ypsilanti TheYPSI.ORGUpcoming Events: Holy Bones 6th Annual Festival + Halloween Market
A two day event at The YPSI, Holy Bones is a celebration of all things weird and wonderful, showcasing artists, performers, and creative souls in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Vendors, food, and fun! Some adult content. Proceeds benefit restoration of The YPSI concert hall.
Tickets $6-$20 online or at the gate.
YPSI.org/events Home Slice Comedy Series October 12 + November 9
8:00pm Whatabout Theatre's Revolving Stage invites you to The YPSI for Home Slice, authentic slices of life in a new house each performance! Discover the magic of unscripted theatre, where talented actors breathe life into characters and situations created on the spot. Paired with dynamic live music, each evening promises laughter, insight, and poignant moments that resonate long after the curtain falls. Each show will also feature an opening performance from a local improv team - two great acts for the price of one!
Tickets $15 online or cash at the door. http://whatabouttheatre.org
For more information, visit:
TheYPSI.org/events |
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Neighborhood Theatre GroupThis year’s Black Cat production brings to life a 1950s B-movie parody. Hosted by Ghoulita Graves, a larger-than-life queen of cable access horror, It's Alive! A Black Cat B-Movie Parody is a camp-tastic homage to the Golden Age of schlock cinema. Complete with a raffle and costume contest! Set in 1957, at the height of Cold War paranoia, the show follows a wily Michigan scientist who embarks on a bizarre government mission: protecting American lawns from Sputnik. In this parallel world, the space satellite is actually part of a plan to annihilate one of the American family’s most prized possessions, its greenery. Little does he know, worse evils are about to be unleashed, like a radioactive monster and some truly terrible poetry. Written by A.M. Dean and Greg Pizzino with music by Levona Directed by A.M. Dean Starring: Lexxus Glaze, Jennifer Jakubowski, Patrice Linman, Marissa Ortiz, Greg Pizzino, Josh Stewart, and Drew Tallquist Featuring Zac Fosler on Keys Production Staff: Jason Maes: Stage Manager, Aeron C. Wade: Properties Design, Jen Whaley: Asst. Props Design, Mo Hoeffel: Costume Design, Sandee Rodriguez: Asst. Costume Design, Mel Oldani: Set Design, Tyler Peters: Asst. Set Design, Kylista Geiger: Lighting Design, Jennifer Jakubowski: Choreography, Marisa Dluge: Graphic Design Please join us after the opening night performance for a social hour with the cast, crew, and playwrights! This show is rated PG. Saturday, October 26 ONLY: Enjoy a Double Feature with NTG's It's Alive! followed by Whatabout Theatre's Improvised Horror Movie, It's a Scream at 9:45pm. See both shows for $20! |
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WCC Adult Transitions Flyers Nearly every well-paying job demands some level of college education. However, navigating the path to education can be challenging due to various obstacles. Don’t’ let not having a high school diploma be an obstacle. The Adult Transitions Pathways Program is here to help you earn a GED. NEW! GED Preparation Class at Parkridge Community Center in-person: on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 6-8:40 p.m. |
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2024 Ypsi Walks!
Join local historian and naturalist, Stefan Szumko, on any of several guided walks through Ypsilanti this year.
Learn about the history of places in Ypsilanti. Observe natural phenomena along the way. Make new friends as you walk and talk.
Walks range in distance from 1.5-7 miles, so please dress accordingly and bring snacks/water. Public restrooms may be few and far between, depending on the route. For all, but especially the longer routes, participants may feel free to cut their walk short and head back to the start point early.
All walks meet and end at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse (100 Market Pl, Ypsilanti, MI 48198). Free parking is available in the Frog Island Parking Lot across Rice St.
The cost is $5, and children under 12 are free. Digital routes with turn-by-turn voice navigation and pictures of interesting points will be provided to all in-person participants for future use.
For those unable to attend the in-person event or would prefer to walk at their leisure, purchase a digital route map by emailing Stefan Szumko at slugwhisperer@gmail.com and pay $5 via Venmo or PayPal.
Depot Town - Catastrophes, Triumphs, and Other Random Stuff October 18 (Saturday) 10am - OR - October 19 (Sunday) 2pm • Learn about the gritty side of Depot Town - Unsolved murder, motorcycle gangs, gambling den, train wrecks, building collapses, secret tunnels, secret societies, and more! • Route distance TBD - less than 3 miles estimated
Ypsi’s Eclectic Architecture November 9 (Saturday) 10am - OR - November 10 (Sunday) 2pm • We’ll walk from Depot Town to Downtown Ypsilanti and see homes and buildings from a wide variety of building styles. • Discover why the Ypsilanti Historic District, Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation, and Ypsilanti Historical Society were all formed in the early 1970s. • Route distance TBD - less than 3 miles estimated.
Ypsilanti Historic District December 14, 2024 (Saturday) 10 am - OR - December 15, 2024 (Sunday) 2 pm • Ypsilanti is home to one of Michigan's oldest and largest historic districts, with some of the earliest-built structures still standing. • Check on the progress of Dorsey Estates - the first new building project in Ypsi in decades. • Check on the progress of the Water Street Redevelopment Project - decades in the making; polluted soil to be removed. • The route is approximately 4 miles. |
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Growing Hope
Ypsilanti Farmers Markets: Join us every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Depot Town at 100 Rice St. to shop from local farmers, producers, and makers. The Ypsilanti Farmers Markets accepts SNAP/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, Prescription for Health, WIC Produce Connection, and Senior Market FRESH. |
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Ypsilanti District Library |
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Michigan Avenue is…not open yet! The Michigan Avenue library’s reconstruction is nearing completion, but the welcome-back celebration has been postponed! Construction work continues on the downtown library branch. Visit their website here for more details about reopening plans. The on-going event at Ypsilanti District Library: Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad Check out the new exhibit at YDL-Whittaker from Sept. 1 - Oct. 20. Many books have been written on the subject, but there is very little visual documentation of the Underground Railroad because of its secretive nature. Photographer Jeanine Michna-Bales, using a decade of research into the way “fugitive” slaves escaped to freedom, took photographs that encompass roughly 2,000 miles based on actual sites, cities, and places along the Underground railroad. The stunning photographs help visitors imagine what the long road to freedom may have looked like as seen through the eyes of the ones who made this epic journey.
See the full schedule of events at ypsilibrary.org/events. |
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"The Brain That Wouldn't Die! (The Musical)" –A Thrilling Fusion of Humor, Horror, and MusicJoin us for the world premiere of "The Brain That Wouldn't Die! (The Musical)", an all-original musical inspired by the cult classic 1960s film. This inventive production blends humor, horror, and catchy tunes, offering a unique theatrical experience as a pioneering scientist delves into a groundbreaking head transplant experiment. Performance Dates: October 25 at 7:00 PM, October 26 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM, October 27 at 2:00 PM, October 31 at 7:00 PM, November 1 at 7:00 PM, November 2 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM at Riverside Arts Center 76 N. Huron Street Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Ticket Prices: General Admission: $15 Seniors (60+): $10 Students with ID: $10 Bridge Card Holders: $10 Tickets are available online at http://brainmusical.com and at the door. For Media Inquiries, Contact brainmusical2024@yahoo.com
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Ann Arbor Film Festival Touring ProgramNew to experimental film? This program is right for you! Experience a combination of easily digestible live-action and animated shorts, this is the perfect choice for experimental newbies who are still seeking noteworthy viewing experiences. Suitable for all ages, and all levels of familiarity with experimental film! October 4th and 5th at 6:00 pm Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door: https://tinyurl.com/A2FFatRAC
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On the first and third Wednesday of every month, artists can bring two pieces of original art to present. Artists, art lovers, collectors, curators – everyone is welcome from Ypsi and beyond! Attendees are not required to present. Anyone is welcome to simply gather with our community and enjoy the incredible artwork. Presentations occur on a first-come first-served basis. Doors open at 5:00 PM, and presentations start at 5:30 PM. Sign up by 6:00 PM to present. |
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Homebuyers Summit, hosted by the Ann Arbor Housing Commission, will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building. |
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 Ypsilanti Death Cafe on the third Saturday of each month from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Bloodroot Herb Shop (208 W. Michigan Ave) |
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