FridayMusings providing Livonia happenings since 2003.
Monday, December 2, 2024
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Schoolcraft College is set to host the Otaku All Ages Anime Convention Year Three again this Wednesday at the Vistatech Center.
"Otaku" refers to someone who is a passionate fan of anime, manga, comics, cartoons, video games, or K-Pop/J-Pop. The "U" represents the university, highlighting that the convention takes place on the Schoolcraft College campus.
The primary aim of the event is to provide a space where individuals from various fandoms can gather to celebrate and express their passion for anime with fellow enthusiasts of all ages.
"Otaku!" This term is fascinating and rich in context. In Japan, "otaku" refers to people who have an intense and dedicated interest in particular hobbies, especially those related to anime, manga, and video games. Many embrace the term proudly, celebrating their passions and the vibrant communities they've built around them.
Whether you're an otaku yourself or just curious, there's a whole world of unique stories, intricate art, and imaginative worlds out there to explore.
Use the QR code to purchase your reasonably priced tickets for this Convention here in our hometown Livonia. 13 hours of vendors, a gaming area, gaming tournaments, a Manga Library, Underground dance party, an Anime trivia game, panel discussions, and more.
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Liz Jarvis shares her views on Black Friday with readers of the New York Times and now with the readers of FridayMusings | |
Mike Dang, of the New York Times, reached out to readers and asked readers this week to share their thoughts about shopping on Black Friday. One of the responses came from our own School Board Trustee and President of the Livonia Education Foundation Liz Jarvis, and was shared with NYT readers on Saturday:
"Liz Jarvis used to love Black Friday but has become disappointed by how it has changed over the years. People used to dress up in holiday gear, she said, and drink coffee and chat while waiting in line at 7 a.m. — a reasonable hour to her. When stores opened, the staff would hand out coupons or prizes and make the day feel special — and yes, fun. She and her husband would finish all their shopping by noon and celebrate by going out to lunch.
"But something began to shift. Stores started opening earlier and shoppers began arriving bleary-eyed in the middle of the night.
"'I remember a year when my husband and I got in line at Best Buy at 3 a.m.,” Ms. Jarvis, who lives in Livonia, Mich., and works as a school board trustee, said in an email. “It was freezing. We took turns, with one of us holding our place in line, stamping our feet against the cold, while the other thawed out in the car until it was time to switch places. All because we needed a new TV.'
"When stores moved their sales to midnight and, eventually, online, announcing them right after Halloween, Ms. Jarvis, 61, said it stopped feeling fun.
"These days, she and her husband have found the deals less enticing. They also simply do not need as many things, Ms. Jarvis said. And while they did not have any plans to shop on Friday, she said she hoped retailers would figure out how to make the day fun again."
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Livonia knows how to celebrate the holidays, bringing out the best in art and culture.
Get out your calendar and see which of these annual hometown traditions you will be seeing this year.
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Livonia Symphony Orchestra
December 7th, 4:00
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Livonia Holiday Parade
December 8th, 4:00
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Ford Motor Company Chorus and Schoolcraft Collegiate Chorale
December 8th, 5:00
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Classical Bells
December 14th, 7:00
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Wilson Barn Holiday Markets
December 14th, 10:00
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Livonia Civic Ballet
The Nutcracker
December 14th, 7:00
December 15, 2:00
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Livonia Civic Chorus
December 15, 3:00
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While making plans for 2025 consider becoming a part of Working the Dream and becoming a partner with Mi Work Matters.
Here are four of the Ambassadors making a difference and with your help MI Works can reach out and recruit more in their 2025 Leadership Program
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Ambassador Amanda currently works at an Embassy Suites Hotel. Her job is to graciously welcome guests and ensure they are properly introduced to the hotel’s many amenities. Her previous experience includes jobs at KFC, Elite Catering and Anastasia & Katie’s Coffee Shop and Cafe. | |
Ambassador Catie loves helping people and has turned her passion into a business called Worthy Turtle. Catie speaks about the worthiness of all people and the value of taking life a little slower. She also helps design and sell cute Worthy Turtle t-shirts with the goal of creating more jobs for people with “diff-abilities.” | |
Ambassador Ian is currently an enthusiastic barista at the most awesome Anastasia & Katie’s Coffee Shop and Cafe. Ian is wonderful at greeting customers and making everyone feel welcome and cared for. He’s also turned his passion for cars into a super fun car show for the benefit of Anastasia & Katie’s. | |
Ambassador Voshon is currently an expert food prepper and sandwich maker at Penn Station Sub Shop. He’s also had extensive restaurant experience including Culver’s and Anastasia & Katie’s Coffee Shop and Café. Voshon is known for being very reliable and friendly; customers appreciate his great service!
The Employment Ambassador/Leadership Program is accepting applications for 2025.
The Mi Work Matters Employment Ambassador/Leadership Program showcases personal employment stories and promotes the advantages of employing individuals with disabilities. These remarkable young adult advocates are coming forward to share their experiences as working members of their communities.
Discover the work they're doing and the value they're adding! For details about the Ambassadors and to learn how to schedule this informative and motivational presentation for your company, service club, or organization, please contact Jane Muszynski at Jane.Muszynski@miworkmatters.org.
One example of a recent presentation, pictured below right, was when the Livonia Rotary Noon Club heard from MI Work Matters and the ambassadors from Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shopabout initiatives to help employers bring differently abled workers into the workforce!.
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The goal is to grow the Ambassador team in 2025 and to organize more engaging presentations.
Expect the following from their presentations:
- A vibrant, 30-minute presentation by employed young adults with disabilities such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism
- A unique experience that will educate and motivate your team
The program is made possible through major funding from the FS Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, with additional support from the Hardies Family Trust, the Wendell and Doris Rogers Foundation, and the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
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Detroit Red Wings Alumni versus Livonia All Stars January 26th
Tickets are available through the QR code.
This Brandon McCullough charitable hockey game was a sell-out last year, with tickets being removed from the market in the last week before the match. Therefore, it's wise to secure your $10 tickets earlier rather than later. These tickets also make terrific stocking stuffers.
All ticket sales proceeds are directly donated to Breaking Barriers for Livonia Kids and Families, with over $40,000 collected in the first three years of this charitable hockey game.
Moreover, volunteers will be present to gather canned food donations to ensure the food pantries operated by BBLKF remain well-supplied. Whether you donate one can or ten, your contribution to the food donation will be highly valued.
Sponsors include AlphaUSA, F&PA, UPS Store, BBLKF, and FridayMusings.
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Archive--Bill Joyner's FridayMusings | |
The typewriter is not available for phone calls or emails Saturday and Sunday. Mental health and rehabilitation time. Out and about enjoying life.
What motivates FridayMusings:
We can't only define Livonia as taking small steps toward maintaining the way things were. That will give us mediocre outcomes. Our goal needs to be innovative and transformative.
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