I absolutely love this place! I've been to their fund raiser and to a print class... and I just…read morecan't say enough great things about it. First, the people that work here genuinely love what they do... and it shows. They organize things PERFECTLY. It starts on time, is well-run, and the people that join in on these events are also just amazing. What a fun experience from start to finish. The parking nearby is a little rough on the weekends, obviously... but otherwise, this place is the best! Do a class, do an event... you won't be disappointed!

Family Fridays : painting soup mugs! So fun except for the little loudmouth jerk that won't STFU!…read more My little and had so much fun painting our mugs. It was a great experience to do this together. Two hour time was perfect. Good instruction and great supplies. I love the colors and getting creative though this is not my wheelhouse, it was still a lot of fun. Classes are very affordable. The instruction was great and gave me some ideas to play with layering. I had a little problem with using a gift card but they were great in the office to get us signed up and squared away. We'll definitely be back!

CAN has a lot of different volunteer opportunities available to get involved with the community…read morehere in Ann Arbor. I volunteered one Saturday morning when they were doing their monthly Food Distribution at Mitchell Elem. School for various families in the area who signed up to receive groceries. You can also make and bring food for the kids who come in the evening to one of their Community Centers. They have after-school programs and tutoring. www.canwashtenaw.org/volunteer

CAN is a great Non profit organization that does great work in the community. They have functions…read morefor low income children and schools. They have a regular picnic kickoff that gives pencils, paper, toys, etc to Secondary school kids. They also have various events to support the community. This includes tutoring and other assistance. I enjoy supporting this organization and I am impressed by the work that they continue to do to make a difference in people lives.

Fun and caring staff. My daughter has been going here for 3 years and loves it. Adventure Center is…read moregreat for building social skills as well as preparing children for kindergarten. I am always surprised by the cool stuff she comes home having learned. For example, last week she came home having learned how to use sign language to say a bunch of colors and animals. Adventure Center also sets up cool little parties and events for the kids who attend. The Halloween party is perfect fun preschool kids. I'm absolutely thrilled I found this place.

The Friends of Ann Arbor District Library Bookshop is a little shop on the first floor of the…read morelibrary that sells books mostly for $1 or $2. Also has DVDs and CDs for sale too, mostly for about $2 each. If you follow on Facebook or other social media, you'll see that they often have big sale events which are located in the basement, and you can get a pretty large bag of books for like $5. Importantly, proceeds go to help fund the library. The bookshop is modestly sized. Importantly, they're selection is entirely comprised of donations, so as you can imagine there's not exactly a shortage of forgettable books here. There's also a lot of popular books by Grisham, Patterson, and other Walmart authors. Even so, there's a surprising amount of variety and if you stop by every once in awhile, you'll surely find something really great for just a buck or two. I've been surprised a few times by some really great finds. Also, if you've got kids, there's sections for young and older children. Worth checking out the DVDs too. If the shop were a standalone used bookshop, I'd probably rate 4 stars. But I don't think it's entirely fair to hold it to the same standard, given that it's a small operation that exists just to support the library. So I'm bumping up to 5. If you've got books or movies you want to donate, definitely keep this place in mind. Also, be sure to check out their site or social media for events if you like used books.

I have volunteered for this organization, so I know it well and of course am biased ;-), but the…read morequality, selection and prices of the books here are second to none. Lovely staff, clean, cozy space conveniently located off Jackson Rd.

I had the immense pleasure of being welcomed into the SV cultural center and temple. The people I…read moreinteracted with were so kind, loving, and answered all the questions we could have asked! It was a delightful experience to witness such a strong community. Thank you for your hospitality!

South Indian style temple. Sri Venkateshwara temple. Offers all type Poojas and Archanas…read more Amazing food during the weekends and festivals. They also have various kids activities, during some festivals and functions.

Kindercare has been so fantastic for our family. We have to kids attend and both experiences have…read morebeen amazing. They are compassionate, caring, fun, and flexible. We were nervous to go back after all day cares were shut down due to Covid. Ms. Crystal took the time to talk with us on the phone and answer all our questions and made us feel very informed. Now that we have a been back for a few weeks we feel so well taken care of and safe at the center. Our daughter didn't want to go back after being home with us for weeks and now she wants to stay longer every day!

I just wanna say Ann Arbor Kindercare has shown great office and staff communication through the…read morecenter, Great Quality, Children are engaged in activity's as well as teachers keeping supervision key. Thank you Keyonte Jones and Faith Griffey for doing a great job for the center each and every day! They provide breakfast,Lunch, snack that gives kids the ability to feel comfortable healthy and never hungry at this center. They have outdoor playground Time and safety is taken well were they watch the temperatures and make sure the child is dressed to the weather and never missing out on learning. What is best at Ann Arbor's Center is there Monthly curriculums. Seeing the children's art work Is amazing and watching them grow Making friends and learning. My daughter Madelyn, has attended Ann Arbor's Kindercare since she was 6 weeks old. I knew coming into KinderCare my child would learn to go from an infant to a toddler in no time. She was in infants and learned to roll talk and walk. Going into toddler A and B she learned to walk so well she started potty training in toddler b on the potty and now in discovery preschool she's officially 3 and she's fully potty trained. The teachers really show how much this job means to them and what it takes to have a child improve. I'm super happy with how much She's grown as a toddler and learning to speak fluent sentences. Most of all what makes me the happiest is they have us bring family photos to stick up on the classroom walls and the child can be at eye level and know I'm in a safe place because my family is right beside me in my classroom As I move to each class as I grow. If Your ever wanting to enroll in a child care center that is learning based Ann Arbor Kindercare, its CLEAN! Teachers are very welcoming and friendly and the management takes high Pride in what they do for work! Thank you again for everything ! I will keep watching my child grow around the center.

Saw Gutenberg! The Musical, and what great local talent! Passionate actors, minimalist sets,…read moreinexpensive tickets... unique and fun night out.

Heads up: No phones allowed in the gym except for hallways and lobby…read more The YMCA in Ann Arbor is definitely a family friendly gym and offers a lot under one roof. If you have children, they provide child care while you work out for up to a couple of hours, which is a huge plus. They also have an indoor pool, and I recently went and enjoyed being able to swim indoors, especially during colder months. The facility is large, spread across about four floors, and includes an elevator, which makes it accessible for everyone. There are a lot of activities happening throughout the building, including breakout rooms for workshops and classes. They also have a lap pool, a sauna, an indoor track, and a full range of machines and weights. Depending on when you go, the track may be reserved for team use, so it is helpful to check the schedule in advance. I really appreciated how thoughtfully they handle locker rooms. There is a separate women and girls locker room, a men and boys locker room, and a universal family locker room. This makes it comfortable for families and people of all ages. The women do use the locker room as intended, so having a separate space for younger girls feels appropriate and well considered. They also have showers and provide towels, including towels for wiping down equipment. That said, my main area of feedback is cleanliness and sanitation. I understand it was the holiday season, but as a first impression, the gym had noticeable odors throughout, mostly sweat and stale air. It would benefit greatly from better air circulation or air purification. While there are hand sanitation stations throughout the gym, not all of them were filled, which is especially important during winter months and flu season. Cleaning could be more consistent overall to better match the volume of use. Parking is another challenge. It is mostly street parking, and there is no parking directly in front. I am not aware of a dedicated garage, so you may need to allow extra time to find a spot. The staff were helpful, kind, friendly, and professional. Everyone seemed to be doing their job well. Nothing felt over the top, but it was solid and reliable service across the board. Overall, this is a good gym with a lot of amenities and a strong focus on families, as well as individuals working out on their own. I would go back, though I do hope they continue improving cleanliness and air quality. With that addressed, it could be an even better experience.

The facilities are adequate but not great. The staff for the most part are good. Cleanliness could…read morebe improved. In the summer, it seems that the kids camps take precedence over the members. I'm sure it is a cash cow for them but the seem to forget their bread and butter. The paying year round members. I was once accosted one by a questionable person in the locker. It seems that they allow some homeless people to use their facilities. I saw one man washing his clothes in the shower. I did not feel safe. They can do better but they don't seem to care.