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Thursday, August 2, 2012

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 2

Here's a look at some events going on around the Dexter area today.

The daily 5 has the weather forecast, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend your day. 1. The weather The National Weather Service predicts today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 90 degrees. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 68 degrees. 2. St. Andrew's Ice Cream Social You have lots of choices at the annual St. Andrew's United Church of Christ Ice Cream Social today between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. You can make the event either a German style picnic, or an American style picnic as the food offerings include Sloppy Joes, hot dogs, knockwurst with kraut, pulled pork sandwiches, German or American potato salad, baked beans, fruit cups and beverages. Prices are ala carte. 3. Music of the Heart: Music of Love and…

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St. Andrew's United Church of Christ Hosts Annual Ice Cream Social, Dexter District Library, Mugg & Bopps, and 2 more ›

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 26

Here is a look at what's going on today around the Dexter area.

The daily 5 has the weather forecast, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend your day. 1. The weather The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies today, with a high near 78 degress. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 55 degrees. 2. Big Truck Day at the Dexter Library! The library parking lot will be filled with various trucks and emergency vehicles for you to visit. Special guest Bob the Builder will be on hand, so bring your camera! All ages are welcome. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. 3. Top of the Park in Ann Arbor This event is the popular outdoor component of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival and combines live music, movies, DJs, food and movies. Tonight's line-up features beer tasting at…

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Big Truck and Emergency Vehicle Day at the Dexter Library, Mugg & Bopps, Pilot Travel Center, and 1 more ›

Friday, June 1, 2012

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: June 1

Here is a look at what's going on today around the Dexter area.

The daily 5 has your weather forecast, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend today. 1. The weather The National Weather Service predicts an 80 percent chance of rain today, with a high near 56 degrees. Friday night showers are likely, mainly before 8 p.m. Temperatures will drop to the low 40s. 2. Teen trivia challenge The Dexter District Library will host a teen trivia challenge for grades 6-12. This month’s theme is “Own the Night." Stop by the Teen Room for complete details and entry forms. The last day to enter is June 22. 3. Antique Tractor Show An "Antique Gas Engine and Tractor Show," featuring hundreds of antique gas engines, steam engines and tractors on display, antique tractor pulls, a pedal tractor pull for the …

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Hudson Mills Metropark, Mugg & Bopps, Pilot Travel Center, and 1 more ›

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 14

Here is a look at what's going on today around the Dexter area.

It's Monday, and that means it's the start of another work week. The daily 5 has your weather forecast, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend today. 1. The weather The National Weather Service is predicting sunny skies, with a high near 74 degrees today. Monday night it will be mostly clear, with a low around 46 degrees. 2. Dexter Village Council meets The Dexter Village Council meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Dexter Senior Center. The agenda can be viewed on the village's website. 3. Somewhere in Time Book Club The Somewhere in Time Book Club will meet today at 7 p.m. at the Dexter District Library. The club will discuss "Luckiest Man" by Jonathan Eig. 4. Gas prices MichiganGasPrices.com reports the following gasoline prices …

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Dexter Senior Center, Dexter District Library, Mugg & Bopps, and 2 more ›

5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 15

Here is a look at what's going on today around the Dexter area.

The daily 5 has your weather forecast, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend today. 1. The weather The National Weather Service is predicting sunny skies, with a high near 80 degrees on Tuesday. Tonight there is a chance of showers, with a low around 53 degrees. 2. First Steps - Parent Education Meeting The topic will focus on dealing with traumatic and stressful situations. The group meets from 6:30-8 p.m. today at Cornerstone Elementary. Child care will be provided free in the playroom during this time. Please sign up in the First Steps room. Call Julie Swanson for more information at 734-424-4120, Ext. 2224. 3. Tuscan Countryside Supper Zingerman’s Roadhouse Chef Alex Young will be joined by Peggy Markel, a renowned culinary …

In this Article:

Mugg & Bopps, Pilot Travel Center, and Pilot Travel Center

Thursday, May 10, 2012

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 10

Here is a look at what's going on today around the Dexter area.

The daily 5 has your weather forecast, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend today. 1. The weather The National Weather Service is predicting sunny skies, with a high near 66 degrees today. Thursday night it will be mostly clear, with a low around 43 degrees. 2. Human Movement Workshop II Dr. Richard Omel will lead a workshop titled "Human Movement Management II" today at 7 p.m. at the Dexter District Library. Participants will learn strategies to improve body posture, movement habits and performance. The workshop is free to the public. 3. Main Street repaving update The stamped colored concrete crosswalks are continuing to be poured in the Phase II area of the Main Street repavement project. The concrete will be curing over the…

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Dexter District Library, Mugg & Bopps, Pilot Travel Center, and 1 more ›

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 8

Here is a look at what's going on today around the Dexter area.

The daily 5 has your weather forecast, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend today. 1. The weather The National Weather Service is predicting sunny skies, with a high near 70 degrees on Tuesday. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 47 degrees. 2. Facebook: Finding Friends The Chelsea District Library will hold a workshop for Facebook users today from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to find associates from the past and the present, and from various other geographic areas. Discussion will cover your wall and what is posted there, real-time chat, posting messages, personal messaging and managing your friends groups. Sign up for the program by calling 734-475-8732. 3. Mill Creek Middle School Cheer Team …

In this Article:

Mugg & Bopps, Pilot Travel Center, and Pilot Travel Center

Thursday, May 3, 2012

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 3

Here is a look at what's going on today around the Dexter area.

The daily 5 includes the weather forecast, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend your day. 1. The weather The National Weather Service predicts a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, with a high near 85 degrees. Thursday night there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 63 degrees. 2. Human Movement Workshop Dr. Richard Omel will lead a workshop titled "Human Movement Management" today at 7 p.m. at the Dexter District Library. Participants will learn strategies to improve body posture, movement habits and performance. The workshop is free to the public. 3. St. Andrew's Piece-makers quilt group meet The St. Andrew's Piece-makers meet from 9-11 a.m. every Thursday at St. Andrew's United …

In this Article:

Dexter District Library, Dexter's Piece-Makers Quilt Group Delivers Bundles of Love to Sick Children, St Andrews United Church of Christ, and 3 more ›

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 2

Here is a look at what's going on today around the Dexter area.

The daily 5 includes the weather forecast, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend your day. 1. The weather The National Weather Service predicts showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Temperatures will be in the low 80s. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday night, mainly before 2 a.m. 2. Relay for Life team meeting The Dexter Relay for Life team captain meeting will take place today at 7 p.m. at the Dexter District Library. The public is invited. There is still time to form a team. 3. Wednesday Evening Farmers Market Just in time for the summer, join the Ann Arbor Farmers Market on May 2 for the kick-off of the second season of the Wednesday Evening Farmers Market. You'll find local produce and food …

In this Article:

Dexter District Library, Mugg & Bopps, Pilot Travel Center, and 2 more ›

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 1

Here is a look at what's going on today around the Dexter area.

The daily 5 includes the weather forecast, gas prices, and some suggestions on how to spend your day. 1. The weather The National Weather Service predicts today will be partly sunny, with a high near 71 degrees. Tuesday night there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. 2. Dexter School District budget overview Dexter Community Schools will hold the second of two budget overview meetings with parents tonight at 7 p.m. at Creekside Intermediate School. Superintendent Mary Marshall will address parents' questions about the budget process for the 2012-2013 school year. 3. Purple Rose Theatre Concert Reading of Jeff Daniels' The Meaning of Almost Everything Join the actors of the Purple Rose Theatre as they present a staged …

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Dexter Superintendent Says 'Everything's on the Table' as School District Begins 2012 Budget Planning, Creekside Intermediate School, Mugg & Bopps, and 2 more ›

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