Monthly Archives: November 2014

Holiday Hours

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Maggie Cease

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Ann Arbor SOUP: Community Crowdfunding

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Maggie Cease

Ann Arbor SOUP is a fun and unique community crowdfunding event where, for under $10, attendees enjoy a SOUP dinner and cast a vote for a community project they want to fund. Presenting organizations and individuals get 5 minutes to … Continue reading →

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Women in Tech: Panel Discussion

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Maggie Cease

Sponsored by the UofM School of Information Entrepreneurship Program Tuesday, November 18 | 3-4pm 3100 North Quad: Ehrlicher Room University of Michigan Join a discussion on women in technology with panelists Lisa Nakamura and Stefanie Wuschitz with UMSI moderator Stephanie Wooten. Panelists will … Continue reading →

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First Annual “Nightmare Before Christmas” Costume Potluck Extravaganza

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Maggie Cease

Saturday, December 6 | 6-11p; Kids welcome til 9pMaker Works members, staff, and their families are invited to the first-ever Nightmare Before Christmas Costume Potluck Extravaganza. Don a costume and enjoy games, music, food, and laser fun. There will be prizes … Continue reading →

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Amazing Halloween Creations

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Maggie Cease

Many Maker Works members created totally original costumes in the shop, which were inspired by characters from like Maleficent, Alice in Wonderland, and The Addams Family. With a little elbow grease and creativity, these makers took Halloween to a … Continue reading →

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Member Feature: Crafting a Wedding

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Maggie Cease

Anyone who’s planned a wedding knows just how much work it takes. First there’s the invitations, and then come the decorations for the ceremony, and the reception, and the tables and cake, too. Not to mention the seemingly millions of … Continue reading →

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