DECEMBER 12, 2025 COMMUNITY letter to the EDITOR My name is Grace and I’m a resident in Ann Arbor. I just wanted to write to say that I really enjoyed Ken Parks’ (Groundcover vendor no. 490) article titled “Gratitude” in the latest edition of Groundcover. I thought his insight was thought-provoking and his prose was beautiful. The way he tied together the meaning of life to optimism and community was deeply inspiring given today’s world. I hope you will pass along my message to the author — I have “gratitude” for him sharing his profound writing and perspective! Thank you and happy Thanksgiving, Grace community EVENTS CHIME CONCERT: KERRYTOWN MARKET & SHOPS Friday and Saturday, December 12-13, 12-12:30 p.m. (Fri), 10:30-11 a.m. (Sat), Kerrytown. All are invited to play one of 200 songs, with melodies transcribed in numbers, on the 17-bell chime’s numbered keys. TINY EXPO INDIE ART & CRAFT FAIR Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. AADL downtown, 343 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor. Annual Tiny Expo features over 75 artists and crafters selling handmade wares. Support your community and find unique gifts for the holiday season! Drop-in crafting from 1-4 p.m. in the lower level of the library to make a card or bookmark. SCIO FARMS CHRISTMAS MARKET Saturday and Sunday, December 13-14, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Scio Farms Clubhouse, 6655 Jackson Rd. Holiday Market with local artisan goods! CHRISTMAS MOVIES AT THE MICHIGAN THEATER December Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty Street, Ann Arbor. Free and open to the public! Please reserve tickets in advance for an accurate attendance. Sunday, December 14: "Home Alone" Sunday, December 21: "The Polar Express" WINTER ECOLOGY AT THE RIVER Sunday, December 14, 2 p.m. Leslee Niethammer Saline River Preserve, 9000 S Maple Rd. Saline. Join Josh and Amy for a guided hike through the preserve to learn about winter by the river. Dress for the weather. Free, all ages welcome! COMEDY SHOW Monday, December 15, 8-9:30 p.m. The Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. Age 21 & up only. Free candy! “SAY WHAT?” COMEDY OPEN MIC December 18, 8-10 p.m. hear.say Brewing + Theater, 2350 W. Liberty St. Ann Arbor. Stand-up comedy open mic hosted by local comics Ned Rice and Jeff Teed. All ages 18 & up welcome to listen or sign up for a 6-minute set starting at 7:30 p.m., 8–10 p.m. Preregistration advised at heardotsay. com/events. AROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE PEACE HOUSE BRUNCH: COOKIE SWAP! Sunday, December 21, 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Growing Hope Farmers Marketplace, 16 S. Washington St. Ypsilanti. Monthly free brunch and community building event. Free to everyone — we always have omni, vegan and gluten-free options. A hot chocolate bar, cookie exchange, plus all your favorite brunch eats. MAGIC SHOW WITH JEFF WAWRZASZEK Saturday, December 23, 1-1:45 p.m. AADL downtown. Target age group (5th Graders) be damned. Be dazzled and amazed at an exciting magic show performance by local entertainer Jeff Wawrzaszek! DRAG BINGO WITH JADEIN BLACK Sunday, December 28, 2-3 p.m. AADL downtown, 4th floor program room. Join Drag Queen extraordinaire Jadein Black for a fantastic session of BINGO with music, prizes, and lots of fun! All are welcome. Submit an event to be featured in the next edition: submissions@groundcovernews. com GROUNDCOVER NEWS 5 Truth or Lies reading game out now! FELICIA WILBERT Groundcover vendor No. 234 Happy Holidays to all. Hopefully, you receive that special gift of reading this year. Check out my new and exciting reading game! The game offers exciting, engaging reading challenges where players must decipher whether the stories are true or false. If you’ve been following my column this year, you might already be familiar with how it works. My game is designed for everyone, suitable for all ages: children, family and friends. Improve your reading skills effortlessly. You can purchase it on 4th Ave and Liberty Street from me, the author, Felicia Wilbert. It is $40. Don’t miss this Special Edition of Truth Or Lies Mystery Lane!
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