February 22, 2025

Emagine Drive-In Theatre at Novi to show 1978 Superman: The Movie (Rated PG), Friday August 7, 2020, at 9:30pm. Pre-show activities, contexts, early-bird concessions, and happy hour specials start at 7:00pm. Location: Fountain Walk, 44425 West 12 Mile Road, Novi, Michigan; see Emagine Entertainment website for further details.

via Samaritan's Purse— "Samaritan's Purse is operating multiple medical facilities in various parts of Ukraine and providing food and non-food relief items through church partners in both Ukraine and Moldova": Samaritan's Purse continues to provide medical relief to displaced Ukrainians, serving them at our Emergency Field Hospital on the outskirts…

– March 13, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Treasures in the darkness," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: Having been in this pandemic for two years now, we face days that seem uncertain and difficult to navigate. Yet through all the darkness and confusion,…

– March 6, 2022
re United States Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization— On May 3, 2022, Heather Riggleman addressed the question "What Does the Bible Say about Abortion?" on Christianity website. "Every year, over three million women ... in the US will face an unplanned pregnancy and of those pregnancies,…

– June 24, 2022
Ascension Day— via Christianity: "Ascension Day celebrates Christ's exaltation. While on earth, He was a servant. Now in heaven, He is the ruler and Lord of all. By entering heaven as the representative of mankind, He completed the work of our salvation and guarantees the eventual glorification of all who…

– May 26, 2022
Holy Saturday— "Why is Holy Saturday so sacred? What happened on the day between the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ? ... Holy Saturday is the name assigned to the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Many Christians acknowledge Holy Saturday, the seventh and final day of Holy Week,…

– April 16, 2022
via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 13: Genesis 12:1-3, "Now the Lord said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will…

– July 31, 2022
via Southern Baptist Convention (February 26, 2019)— "Who's Your One?" Day 1: John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. 'No one comes to the Father except through me.' [English Standard Version] "An Online Bible Commentary You Can Understand" titled "Bible Ref"…

– July 17, 2022
via Lifeway Research (February 22, 2022)— "Most Open to Spiritual Conversations, Few Christians Speaking," by Aaron Earls: Americans are curious about the religious devotion of others and are willing to discuss the topic, but most say they rarely have conversations about faith with their Christian friends .... Half of Americans (51%)…

– March 20, 2022
via Lifeway Research (April 5, 2021)— "Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety, Gain Freedom and Safety," by Aaron Earls: After what was a scary year for many, more Americans say they want to avoid fear. According to a study from Lifeway Research, when asked which feeling they seek to…

– January 2, 2022

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel headlined May A2Y Chamber Lunch in the shadow of an intense national spotlight

May 23, 2022

Earlier this month, our Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber hosted Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for its May 2022 Headline Lunch. [1-3] After meal service, Chamber Executive Vice President & Director of Government Relations Andy LaBarre introduced her with a blend of professional credential recitation and rundown of the office that our AG currently heads. He also emphasized that, while many politicians try to come across as personable and able to engage constituents with humor, AG ....

Dog Rescue Event This Saturday May Be The Serendipity You Didn’t Know You Needed To Find An Ideal Best Friend

June 13, 2018

It was just about this time of year in 2006 when a Corgi-Lab mix was placed on a trailer for his fourth and last weekend trip to what for him was another distant destination. This time, the place was Saline. Is it really true that black dogs are less likely to be adopted? If not that it was surely something in his case. Exacerbated by a standard body on legs half what most would consider ....

Stop and think about how you make important decisions when you don’t have time to stop and think about them

April 1, 2019

From the Editor— The 2019 Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism took place almost a month ago in Acme Michigan. As I’ve written previously, all but a must for anyone interested in getting ahead of the coming evolution of Saline as a destination venue with the advent of our (latest) new hotel. [1,2] I say “Acme” Michigan because that’s the more accurate way of locating Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, where the program was held. ....

How Much Do You Know About Mounted Equestrian Martial Games Run During Saline Celtic Festival On July 14?

July 5, 2018

Commonly referred to a “jousting,” these competitions are as much a part of Saline Celtic Festival tradition as any kilt, clan, or dance. Maybe you’ve watched competitions from start to finish, cheered favorites and applauded wins. But like any spectator, you want to know more — from history and rules, to strategy and advanced scoring. [1,2] The first recorded tournament dates to the year 1066. [3] Jousting and other forms of weapons training can be ....

Only Surviving Copy of “Scouting for Boys” Is on Display at Indiana University

May 28, 2008

Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell founded the Boy Scouts in 1908. It is more particularly dated to January 24 of that year with the publication of Scouting for Boys, published as a three-part set by Horace Cox, London. [1,2,3] The only recorded copy in original parts is housed at Lilly Library on the campus of Indiana University, Bloomington. It is part of a collection of more than a thousand pieces built by creator and author of ....