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Thursday, July 6: New doggy daycare, analyzing AAPS grads, park district hires goats, the chance to golf at Commerica Park, and a 50-year-old time capsule

July 06, 2023

Morning, Ann Arbor! If you love Ann Arbor and live music, July is the month for you. Last week, the Ann Arbor District Library announced a new, family-friendly July concert series. The first show is tonight at 7:00 pm.

To recap all of the live music happening in AA this month:

Sonic Lunch outdoor concert series every Thursday afternoon
A2 Summer Streets live music downtown every Thursday night
AADL’s new music series throughout the month

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ANN ARBORITES SHOULD KNOW

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🐕 New Doggy Daycare: Pup City Daycare has opened at 4177 Carpenter Road, the former Zap Zone location. The new doggy daycare boasts a 10,300-square-foot building, outdoor play spaces with multistory structures, and live webcams for dog owners. Any interested #dogmoms and #dogdads are encouraged to stop by for a weekday tour anytime between 11 am and 3 pm.

📚 AAPS Post-Grad Plans: According to new state data, of the 1,349 students who graduated from Ann Arbor Public Schools last spring, 671 students (49.7%) enrolled in college. The top 3 programs for grads:

U of M - 220 students
WCC - 187 students
MSU - 113 students

And here’s a cool map of where all high school grads in the county enrolled.

🆓 Curbside Freebies: Once a ticketable offense, City Council has voted 9-0 to change the city’s policy on leaving free giveaway items on your curb. Under the new law, Ann Arborites can leave items marked as free on their curb for up to 48 hours once per week.

🐐 Goats at Work: To combat invasive plants and poison ivy, the city’s Parks and Recs department has enlisted a herd of goats. The four-legged civic workers will start on the islands of Gallup Park before eventually being relocated to Broadway Park. And yes, you can buy “Goats at Work” merch from the Ann Arbor Parks and Rec shop. And double yes, the parks and rec department does have an apparel shop. Our town rules.

🎸 Today’s Sonic Lunch Concert: Cafuné

Listen: Spotify or Apple Music
Style: Alternative pop, soft rock
Top Song: “Tek It” with 176 million plays
Popularity: 5.35 million monthly Spotify listeners
Today’s Concert: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm on the corner of Liberty and Division in downtown Ann Arbor

MICHIGANDERS SHOULD KNOW

Ilitch Companies

⛳️ Commerica Park: This fall, Michiganders will have the chance to tee off from the upper decks of Commerica Park. While specific dates for the 3-day event have not been announced, early access registration is available.

🛞 Teen Drivers: According to new data from the Secretary of State, fewer Michigan teens are driving than 20 years ago. In 2021, 56% of age-eligible Michigan teens had driver’s licenses compared to 66% of age-eligible Michigan teens in 2000. Experts believe expensive driver’s training, time-intensive required driving hours, and a decreased interest in in-person socializing are to blame.

⚡️ Underground Power: Consumers Energy is seeking regulatory approval to pursue a pilot program to bury power lines in a new, cost-effective way. Based on results from utility providers in other states, Consumers believe underground lines can improve the grid’s power outage resiliency by 90%.