City of Ypsilanti

The City of Ypsilanti's October newsletter is now available. It provides an overview of what's happening in the City of Ypsilanti. Check it out here: https://cvcpl.us/y2uEBk1

Ypsilanti's Fall River Day was a tremendous success! We want to express our gratitude to everyone involved in making this annual event possible, and to all who could attend and enjoy a leisurely trip down the Huron River.

See our community mentioned in Atlas Obscura for reasons to visit the City of Ypsilanti in October! Highlighting First Fridays Ypsilanti, FREAK FEST 2024, Holy Bones Festival & Events, This, That & the ODDer things & more! https://lnkd.in/gsj6SGs2

Check out the events this week with UMS at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse: https://lnkd.in/gfUtQQ4k Thursday, September 19th: Las Guaracheras is an all-women salsa sextet that started the city of Cali, Colombia in 2017. The ensemble’s cultural and artistic objective is to uplift the female voice within Afro-Latin music and build a more inclusive, diverse, and respectful cultural space for all. With vibraphone, percussion, bass, piano, and vocals, Las Guaracheras present an explosive and joyful show that encourages dancing and singing as well as reflection. Friday, September 20th Open Mic Night: Calling all singers, poets, jugglers, storytellers, and rappers of Ypsilanti! Open Mic Night at the Freighthouse is back for the fourth time, and we are ready for you. Come try out that new piece you just wrote, dust off some old favorites, or grab a drink and find out what your neighbors have been working on. Hosted by Ypsilanti’s own Tyler Rindo. Saturday, September 21st Come see Detroit Jit at its finest, up close and personal in Rhythm of the Feet, an evening-length dance piece written by House of Jit founder and Jit master Michael Manson. Rhythm of the Feet takes you through the history and come-up of this uniquely Detroit dance style, with high energy footwork. Sunday, September 22nd For Families: Dance Party for Kids: Kicks, wiggles, spinning on the floor, plus fancy footwork paired with the music of Funk and Techno give us Detroit’s native dance style called Jit. Join House of Jit founder and Jit master Michael Manson along with Queen Gabby, aka the Queen of Jit, as they perform this homegrown dance style for people of all ages. After the show, the artists invite audience members to stick around and learn a few classic Jit moves. Put on your dancing shoes to slide, shuffle, and pop. Juice boxes and snacks will be provided! All events are donation-based or pay-what-you-can! Photographs are provided by UMS.

Join us in welcoming two new officers to the Ypsilanti Police Department: Stephen Celesky and Zachary Plymale. These officers took their Oath of Office on the morning of September 16th, 2024, in the Council Chambers at Ypsilanti City Hall. We are thankful for your support and dedication to protecting and serving the City of Ypsilanti.

Attention Ypsilanti Residents: Join Us in Person for an Upcoming Dorsey Estates Home Buyer Seminar! Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 PM Ypsilanti Freighthouse 100 Market Place, 48198 Renovare Development, in partnership with the City of Ypsilanti, and Washtenaw County invite all Ypsilanti residents to learn more about becoming a homeowner within Dorsey Estates. You must be a resident of Ypsilanti to attend.* Meet with the Renovare Development team, lenders, homebuyer counselors and more. Find out how owning your dream home can become a reality! If you would like further information on becoming a homeowner within Dorsey Estates, please email us at info@dorseyestates.com. *You will be asked to register upon arrival. ** If you cant make the session there will be two more this month: Saturday, August 24th at 11 AM at City Hall & Tuesday, August 27th at 6 PM at Ypsilanti Freighthouse #RenovareDevelopment #HousingOpportunity #AffordableHousing #DorseyEstates #Ypsilanti #YpsiLiving #LiveInYpsi #MichiganHousing #YpsiCommunity #DowntownYpsi #HistoricYpsilanti #WalkableYpsi #SafeYpsiNeighborhood #FindYourYpsiHome

Attention Ypsilanti Residents: Join Us in Person for Upcoming Dorsey Estates Home Buyer Seminars! Renovare Development, in partnership with the City of Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County, invites all Ypsilanti residents to learn more about becoming a homeowner within Dorsey Estates. You must be a resident of Ypsilanti to attend.* Meet with the Renovare Development team, lenders, homebuyer counselors, and more. Scheduled Meeting Dates: Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 PM Ypsilanti Freighthouse 100 Market Place, 48198 Saturday, August 24, 11:00 AM Ypsilanti City Hall 1 S Huron St, 48197 Tuesday, August 27, 6:00 PM Ypsilanti Freighthouse 100 Market Place, 48198 Find out how owning your dream home can become a reality! If you would like further information on becoming a homeowner within Dorsey Estates, please email us at info@dorseyestates.com. *You will be asked to register upon arrival. #RenovareDevelopment #HousingOpportunity #AffordableHousing #DorseyEstates #Ypsilanti #YpsiLiving #LiveInYpsi #MichiganHousing #YpsiCommunity #DowntownYpsi #HistoricYpsilanti #WalkableYpsi #SafeYpsiNeighborhood #FindYourYpsiHome https://lnkd.in/ewKxNGa2

On August 8th, 2024, we are thrilled to announce Officer Martez Gibbs's promotion to the rank of Sergeant within the Ypsilanti Police Department. Join us in congratulating Officer Gibbs on this well-deserved achievement! #ypsilantimichigan City of Ypsilanti