The City of Ypsilanti Administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th, 2024, in honor of the Independence Day holiday. All offices will reopen on Monday, July 8th, 2024 at 8:00 AM. 

Trash, Yard waste, and Recycling are one day behind schedule. The website for more specific information under: https://cityofypsilanti.com/292/Public-Services

New Hires at the CIty

Ypsilanti residents have access to the County Clean-Up Day on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, to dispose of or recycle various household items safely and responsibly. Registration is required to attend, and it opens on July 15th, 2024. 

Click for more information on the County Clean-Up days. 

Overall, Ypsilanti is committed to promoting a sustainable and eco-friendly community and encourages its residents to join in its efforts toward a more environmentally conscious future. Please refer to the collection schedule below:

City of Ypsilanti 4th of July Parade

 The 95th year has arrived!

All area businesses, groups, talent, and organizations are welcome to join by signing up, and the event is free to attend to the general public! 

Join in for this family fun event beginning at 11:00 AM. Bring your lawn chairs and become a part of this great Ypsilanti tradition. 

Begins at Cross Street from the Water Tower to Depot Town

FREE! Donations are welcome, and sponsorship opportunities will be announced shortly.

See the event here

Rutherford Pool Updates

 We will be open on the Fourth with normal programming EXCEPT there is no early morning lap swim and there are not any swim lessons on that day.   

 There are many inquiries regarding the swim lesson waitlist. We appreciate your patience as we are contacting people as we can fill spots.  Emails will be going out tomorrow to Session Three Lesson registrants.  Please check your email and respond to the questions asked.

 Those registered for Baby Bubbles will also be receiving an email this week.  Please also respond to the email.

 Deep Water Exercise returns during the four Sundays in July (11 am-12 pm).  Please register for the class at the concession stand.  We only have 10 water belts.  Please feel free to bring your own and indicate that on the sign-up sheet.

 Lastly, the triathlon registration form is now in the concession stand. Online registration is not set up yet. The triathlon is for kids 4-12 years old and will be held on August 10. While it is officially a fundraiser for the pool, it is a great event to introduce kids to the sport of triathlons. Kids can choose their distances, and no time is kept. If you wish to help volunteer, please send an email to the triathlon volunteer. 

Regular Hours are:

Monday-Friday

• 6:30 am-8 am Early Morning Adult Lap Swim
• 12 pm-1 pm Adult Lap Swim (Tuesdays/Thursdays Tot Splash) (M/W/F Water exercise).
• 1 pm-4:50 pm Open Swim (kids four feet or taller can be here without a parent or guardian.  Shorter need to be supervised by parent or guardian)
• 5 pm-6 pm Adult Lap Swim (Tuesdays/Thursdays Tot Splash) (T/TH Water Exercise)
• 6 pm-8 pm Family Swim (All kids need to be supervised by a parent or guardian)

Saturday and Sunday

• 12 pm-1 pm Adult Lap Swim and Tot Splash
• 1 pm-4:50 pm Open Swim (kids four feet or taller can be here without a parent or guardian.  Shorter need to be supervised by parent or guardian)
• 5 pm-6 pm Adult Lap Swim and Tot Splash
• 6 pm-8 pm Family Swim (All kids need to be supervised by a parent or guardian)

INFO SESSION HISTORIC DISTRICT RESURVEY

On Friday, July 12th, at noon, the city will hold a hybrid meeting, all are welcome to attend. If you aren't able to be present, the meeting will be recorded.

The City received a grant to resurvey the local historic district. Learn more about the project, its goals, and what you can expect as a property owner. Bring your questions! 

Attend in person or remotely, or watch the recorded session at your convenience after the event. Any questions, contact Ellen Thackery, Preservation Planner for the City of Ypsilanti

This material was produced with assistance from the Historic Preservation Fund, administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

https://www.cityofypsilanti.com/263/Historic-District

Peninsular Dam Update

HRWC’s volunteer-led survey of threatened and endangered mussel species is underway along the Huron River in Ypsilanti. The survey is being conducted this June to prepare for the removal of Peninsular Paper Dam. If mussel species are found, ecologists must relocate them prior to dam demolition and impoundment dewatering activities in fall 2025 and into 2026. Sign up to volunteer for the mussel survey effort. For a progress update on the removal of Peninsular Paper Dam, read our recent blog by HRWC’s Dan Brown.

Sustainability Corner

The Sustainability Commission is on Summer Break for the month of July and will be back in August! Stay cool this summer and explore the outdoors in the Ypsilanti area. 

Around Town

Mark your calendars for First Friday Ypsilanti on July 5th. 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

Growing Hope

Summer Community Day: Join us on July 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a fun afternoon on the farm. This event is free and open to all and will include free seedlings, kids' activities, stone-oven pizza, a bounce house, learning opportunities, our raffle drawing, and so much more!

Community Resource Fair/Location Change: Visit the Ypsilanti Farmers Market on July 27 at 16 S. Washington St. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the weekly farmers market and a community resource fair. In addition to the fresh produce and goods you've come to love, this market will feature resources from community partners such as the Washtenaw County Health Department, Hope Clinic, and many more. Note: The farmers market location is downtown, on Washington St., only this week!

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.

Ypsilanti Area Online Market: Orders can be placed between Thursday and Sunday, and pick-up occurs on Tuesdays between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. We accept EBT/SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, and Prescription for Health, and the Online Market runs year-round! Make your order this week!

Ypsilanti District Library

The anticipated reopening of the Michigan Avenue library is by Saturday, August 3rd. The new meeting spaces have been framed, insulation is going in, furniture is on order, and computer equipment that has been in storage is being readied for use. It’s been a long road, but we’ve got our fingers crossed that everything comes together smoothly. While the work inside continues and anticipation builds, we plan some fun. Get the latest at ypsilibrary.org.

Ypsilanti Community Schools

As we approach July, we're thrilled to announce a fantastic line-up of events for you to enjoy this summer! We've partnered with several community organizations to bring fun, engaging activities for current and new families.

Each summer event will feature the Meet Up and Eat Up food program, providing delicious meals for families as they participate in the fun. This year's summer partnerships include Michigan Learning Channel, Our Community Reads, Rutherford Pool, Ypsilanti District Library, Food Gatherers, Ozone House, Underdawg Nation, Mentor 2 Youth, WMBK, and other wonderful community partners supporting Ypsilanti Community Schools.

At each event, you'll find enrollment information, summer reading materials, resource tables, games, and more!

Don't miss our FREE events, including:

• 8th Annual Jazz in the Parking Lot: Sat., July 20th
• 8th Annual Back to School Bash at Prospect Park: Sat., August 3rd
• Family Day at the Park: Fri., July 12th
• Reading at the Park/Rutherford Pool Party: Fri., July 26th
• Touch A Truck: Wed., August 7th

Riverside Arts Center Updates

Riverside Arts Center (RAC) has just announced three calls for art for upcoming exhibitions in their North Gallery for the remainder of 2024 and the beginning of 2025.

"Anything But... Canvas." Artists are invited to submit works that transcend canvas as a medium and delve into realms of mixed media. This exhibition aims to celebrate the boundless possibilities and innovative approaches that arise when artists venture outside the familiar confines of a canvas including 2D and 3D works.

"Solstitium: The Sun Stands Still." This exhibition honors the Winter Solstice, symbolizing the turning point when days cease to shorten and begin to get longer—a moment often interpreted as a metaphorical rebirth and new beginnings. Artists are invited to interpret these themes in their own styles and mediums.

"Exhibition Proposals" Riverside Arts Center is looking for exhibition proposals for September, 2025. This includes solo shows, groups of artists, guilds, and collectives. 

For more complete details, click here!  [https://www.riversidearts.org/artist-opportunities-2/}

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.