Local Halloween Events 2011

Beyond trick-or-treating, Washtenaw County is home to a plethora of Halloween activities and events. You'll find pumpkin carvings, haunted houses, puppet shows, scarry movies, performances, concerts, parades, story times, and, of course, trick or treating! Pick your poison or pick a few!




Let's not forget about trick-or-treating, Monday Oct. 31st. Here are the hours in various locations:

• Ann Arbor: 5-8 PM
• City of Ypsilanti: 6-8 PM
• Ypsilanti Township: 6-8 PM
• Saline: 6-8 PM
• Dexter: 5:30-7:30 PM
• Chelsea: 4-6 PM



Thursday, Oct. 27

Pumpkin carving 6 to 7:30 PM at the Ypsilanti District Library, Superior branch. Free, but registration is required: 482-4110 ext. 1391. Youth/teens.



"Nosferatu" with live organ accompaniment - The Michigan Theater presents the silent film classic NOSFERATU with live organ accompaniment at 7:30PM. Adult - $15.00; Student (with ID) - $12.00; Senior / US Veteran - $12.00; Michigan Theater Member - $10.00



Friday, Oct. 28th

Downtown Halloween Fall Festival 5 to 6:30 PM in downtown Ypsilanti. The Downtown Association of Ypsilanti is sponsoring it’s 15th annual evening of trick or treating for children 2-12 in historic downtown Ypsilanti. This year’s event will take place on S. Washington between Michigan Avenue and Ferris Streets and on the Library Park Plaza. The library’s Book Mobile will also be on hand. Andy the Ambulance will be around to “talk” with wee ones, too.


Teen Halloween party at the Dexter District Library. 4 to 5 pm. Free, but registration is requested at 734-426-4477. Grades 5-12



EMU Halloween Concert at Pease Auditorium, 7:30 pm. Kevin Miller and the EMU Symphony Orchestra present an entertaining evening of astonishing surprises and spooky music. Come in costume!


Friday, October 29th

11th Annual Halloween Concert at Greenhills School – 7 to 8:30 PM

Dreamland Puppet Troupe presents: "Children of the Corn" at Dreamland Theater - 7:00 PM (immediately following the Downtown Halloween Festival on Washington Street)


EMU Symphony Orchestra Halloween concert at Pease Auditorium - at 7 PM join the EMU Symphony Orchestra present an entertaining evening of astonishing surprises and spooky music. The audience is invited to come in costume!


Halloween Family Bash at Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center – 6 to 8:30 PM. Register in person or online (Activity #53000). Pre-Registration is recommended as space is limited. $4 per person OR Family of 4 for $15 ($2 each additional child). At-The-Door (space permitting): $5 per person.


Maze of Terror at Bryant Community Center – 7:30 to 9:30 PM. The Bryant Teen Program presents: Maze of Terror! A horrifying, one night haunted house at the Bryant Community Center. Come out and support the Bryant Teen Program by taking a tour of the gruesome and ghastly house maze. It's the scariest Haunted House in Ann Arbor!

Storytime: Halloween Party at Ann Arbor District Library, Main Branch – 9:30 to 11 AM. Free. For Preschool To Grade 3.

Halloween Hullabaloo at Saline Recreation Center – 6:30 to 8 PM. Contact the Rec Center to sign your child up. (734) 429-3502.


Sunday, October 30th

Family Halloween Party at the U-M Exhbit Museum of Natural History. Noon to 5 PM. One of the favorites year-after-year because entertainment is combined with informal science learning. Come in costume and journey through the Museum, discovering special stations and displays full of hands-on activities.

Dexter Community Band All-Costume Halloween Concert – 3 PM. Free. Special guest artist: Jeffrey Zook, Flute & Piccolo, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, performing Vivaldi’s Concerto in C Major for Piccolo and Band – all in the costume. Spooky music Children's Costume Parade.

University of Michigan Halloween Concerts at Hill Auditorium. TWO performances - 4 PM and 7:30 PM. Join the University Orchestras (in costume, or not) for this holiday favorite. The concert includes a variety of spooky classical music combined with popular Halloween songs. Get out your scariest costume or come dressed as you are to enjoy this fun event for young and old alike.


Monday, October 31st

Halloween Storytime/Halloween Party at Ann Arbor District Library, Downtown - TWO sessions: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM or 11:30 AM to Noon. Preschool to age 3. Stories, songs and trick-or-treats in conjunction with Main Street Association's Trick-or-Treat Day.


Halloween Crafts at Ann Arbor District Library-Pittsfield. 4 to 5 PM. Preschool to age 5. Crafts and refreshments.


Main Street Area Halloween Treat Parade in downtown Ann Arbor – 11 AM to 5 PM. It’s the eleventh annual! Area merchants welcome your little costumed characters to the neighborhood with greets and treats. Look for the black and orange balloons and walk right in!


* Information is compliments of AnnArbor.com




Renee Badall, Realtor
rbadall@surovell.com
(734) 754-3221

Mortgage Rate Update

30yr fxd – 4.250% APR – 4.298%
20yr fxd – 4.000% APR - 4.098%
15yr fxd – 3.500% APR – 3.575%
10yr fxd – 3.375% APR – 3.456%
30 yr fxd FHA – 4.000%% APR – 4.194%



Rates are based on a mortgage of $200,000, 80% LTV, no points and a credit score of 740 or higher.


Charles E. Chapell
Vice President Mortgage
United Bank and Trust
2723 South State Street, Suite 210
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Office: 734-214-2728
Email: cchapell@ubat.com

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Mortgage Rate Update

30yr fxd – 4.250% APR – 4.298%
20yr fxd – 4.000% APR - 4.098%
15yr fxd – 3.625% APR – 3.745%
10yr fxd – 3.500% APR – 3..596%
30 yr fxd FHA – 4.000%% APR – 4.194%



Rates are based on a mortgage of $200,000, 80% LTV, no points and a credit score of 740 or higher.

Charles E. Chapell
Vice President Mortgage
United Bank and Trust
2723 South State Street, Suite 210
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Office: 734-214-2728
Email: cchapell@ubat.com

Ypsilanti Open House - October 15 from 12 to 4 PM

What is the Ypsilanti Open House?

To quote one of my favorite shows the A Team "I love it when a plan comes together." For the last few months agencies from around the beautiful city of Ypsilanti have been working together to show the public what a great city we have.

This event is in its 3rd year and takes place in the city of Ypsilanti this Saturday October 15th from 12-4. There are many facets to this event and many parties that champion the city are involved. In summation this event was created to show new people to the area all the great things that the city has to offer.


Want to check out some houses? We will have almost 30 open houses in the city from 12-4 pick up your maps and the downtown Key bank on Michigan Ave. or simply visit the website OpenHouse.Ypsi.com.

Want to learn about the nuances of home buying? Please visit the Key Bank center we will have lenders and Realtors on site to answer your questions about home ownership.

Ready to buy and need some assistance? We are holding a Washtenaw Housing Education Partners class at the Key Bank, and when passing they will offer down payment assistance LEARN MORE


Just interested in seeing what the city has to offer and getting some eats? Take a tour guided bus tour around the city and get a EMU discount card to use at local eateries and shops.

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Tyler Westin, Realtor
Edward Surovell Realtors
(734) 657-3439
twestin@surovell.com
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RECORD LOW MORTGAGE RATES!

Fixed rates have fallen to an all time record low, following the Federal Reserve's announcement of it's Maturity Extenstion Program and it's additional purchase of mortgage back securities. The average fixed mortgage rate fell below 4% for the first time ever, to 3.94%. A 15 year fixed mortgage rate stands at a cozy 3.26%.

The last time we saw mortgage rates this low was during the 1950's, according to the National Bureau of economic research.

For those who can qualify, this is a tremendous opportunity to purchase a home.

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