Have you ever wanted to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? If so come check us out! I own and operate Upstream Jiu Jitsu at 428 North Hewitt road. My name is Adam and I am a black belt with 18 years of training experience. At Upstream adults of all experience levels are welcome. Come learn to defend yourself and get in shape at the same time! If you have questions ask away.

Ypsi! Free Comedy show at the Ypsi Alehouse this Sunday at 7:30pm.

5 very funny comics have been prebooked to kick off the show followed by a show up go up open mic format. Sign up for open mic begins at 7pm.

Come hang out, have a laugh, or grab the mic yourself! Whether you're a seasoned comic or trying stand-up for the first time, we'd love to see you there!

Join us this Saturday to unwind at a mindful coloring session for adults. Settle in with colored pencils, slow your thoughts down, and make a card for someone you love. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is a space to breathe, create, and take care of yourself. 💗

Register at ypsilibrary.org/events

The library closes. The doors lock. And for one night, it’s ALL yours. 🔑 This Saturday, teens are invited to take over the library and try to escape! Team up to solve puzzles and break out, then refuel with pizza, dessert, and prizes.

Feeling extra? Come in costume to enter our contest for best overall, best character, and most creative! 🎭 (Totally optional. Showing up as yourself works too.)

Noticed him walking through my front yard. He quickly ran away when I walked outside. He’s currently hanging out near the railroad tracks and Dorsey estates on N Grove.

The second Ypsi Co-op Fall Festival is this Saturday, October 17 from 12-4pm to celebrate community with food and fun! Also at this year’s Fall Festival, we’re excited to invite our community to participate in the Interdependence Relay! 

Activities

Potluck, Pizza & Ice Cream

Everyone is welcome, no dish required to partake! So belly up, grab a plate, and enjoy a meal with friends. Pizza & ice cream will also be served. Plenty to eat for everyone!

Help represent Ypsi in the Interdependence Relay!

We’re honored to be the official Michigan host for the Interdependence Relay, a year-long series of 50 community gatherings in 50 states. The relay is a celebration of all the ways that neighbors across the country are turning towards each other in a moment when so many forces in our lives make connection and belonging difficult. We’re inviting the Ypsi community to gather and share what community means to them.

Entertainment

Musician Brad Premo, The Ypsi Youth Choir, Jimmy the magician, DJ Tyler

Potluck, Interdependence Relay and entertainment will happen at the start of the event around noon. All other activities will run the whole time.

Other Fun Stuff

Tie-dye, mini pumpkin painting, smoothie bike & hanging out with cool people

We hope to see everyone at the Co-op to share in this special event celebrating community and cooperation!

*Everything is free except the tie-dye. There will be a small fee for a t-shirt if you would like to dye one. :)

Looking for nail salon recommendations in ypsi area, if you could also provide any specific nail tech recommendations that would be helpful. Im looking for gel or acrylic that isn’t thick and bulky. Thanks in advance!

Senior Living Week is coming to our Whittaker branch this Thursday with three sessions on care, community, and local resources. Registration info at ypsilibrary.org/events.

🔵 11am: Home Care vs. Home Health Care, with Homewatch Caregivers

🟡 12:30pm: Older Persons Millage at Work, with Washtenaw County’s Office of Aging Services

🟠 2pm: Livable Communities, with AARP Michigan

I workout regularly, 30 minutes of cardio twice a day as a 30 minute walk and then strength training, but I'm worried I'm not benefiting as well as I could.

I'm offering a $500 cash reward for any sighting that leads to bringing him home. I miss him so much and I really don't know what I'll do if I can't find him. Reward will be paid out immediately.

Our ~Sickly Sweet~ Short Horror Story finalists have been sitting here a while, and they’re starting to smell. 🤢 

Every week this October, we’re collecting horror stories of 100 words or less from our community. Read Week 1’s top three, then tell us in the comments which one crawled under your skin the most.

Up next: Week 2’s theme is “Don’t Turn Around.” Stories are due Wednesday, Oct 14 at 1pm! Find the submission link at ypsilibrary.org.

Hear from your congressional candidates before you head to the polls! 🗳️ The Michigan 6th District Candidate Forum is tomorrow, 6–9 PM at YDL-Whittaker. Bring your questions! 🎤

Can’t make it? The forum will be livestreamed and recorded. 

It's paved, freshly painted, and beautiful. There's a nice little crosswalk painted by 734 Brewery and Thrift Depot, too. Construction is still ongoing at the boat launch on the north side of the lot by the W Forest Street entrance/exit. Tons of spaces, and today is a beautiful day to check out Depot Town and downtown.

Have there been any public announcements explaining why the park gate off cross has been closed these last few weekends? What’s the story?

my friend and I used to work there together ages ago, and we're doing an art trade! I want to draw it for her, but I'm having a hard time finding references, including in my own photos.

Any help is appreciated, thank you!

Hello!

Are there any 20s-30s bipoc folks looking for friends in the area? I would love to connect with people and make some friends and have this be a space where yall could connect if u see something u connect on. Maybe share an a few things you’d like?

I would also love to set up an discord or something , idk just thinking out loud. But yeah!

Anybody else live at Arbor Haus apartments

The city of Ypsilanti banned electronic license plate reader tech in 2022 but Pittsfield hasn't. They have the most Flock and other ALPR cameras in the county, including 9 at the Ellesworth and Carpenter Lowe's alone where ICE snatched a man and his wife out of the parking lot. Flock being a company that provides their information directly to ICE.

I know the event says DSA but these cameras are a bipartisan issue. Everybody hates driving past these 4th amendment violating cameras. Please come voice your support for banning them in Pittsfield so they can ultimately be banned in Ann Arbor, other townships and the entire county!

Hi r/Ypsi, it’s about time for another Ypsi business round up (also any tips on snagging one of those s'mores danishes from Beara Bakes? They've been sold out every time I go!)

Store Closings/Relocations

• Schultz Outfitters is moving from 4 East Cross Street (Depot Town) to Howell (5776 E Grand River Ave) this November. They are hosting a going away party on Saturday, October 10 at 4:00 PM. 
• Kristine Joseph Estate Sales is moving from 2 North Huron Street to Livonia (28477 Five Mile)
• Ohana Lounge at 11 East Cross Street has closed
• Bridge Community Cafe at 217 West Michigan Avenue has closed

Store Openings

• Rumor has it, La Michoacana Prime at 418 West Michigan Avenue is scheduled to open Monday, October 12 (https://lamichoacanaprime.com/)
• Ypsi Pool Club opened at 108 West Michigan Ave (https://www.facebook.com/people/Ypsi-Pool-Club/61594035430632/)
• Samosa House opened at 16 South Washington Street (https://www.samosahouseusa.com/)
• Vinny’s Bar and Grill opened at 705 West Cross Street (former Wurst Bar location) (https://vinnysbargrill.com/)
• Rey Burger (Venezuelan food) opened at 529 West Cross Street (former Shrimp Flavors Indian Cuisine location) (https://www.reyburgermi.com/) 

Business News

• The owner of “This, That & Odder Things”, Claire, posted a call for shoppers/help on the Ypsilanti Discussion Facebook page after running into a lot of bad luck (I'll copy/paste the post into the comments). Claire has put together the “Rumble at the Bumble” and was responsible for previous year's Halloween haunted house and winter Krampus photo event at the caboose by the freight house. This, That & Odder Things is located at 50 East Cross Street.
  • Web site: https://odderthings.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4XWQBUGBiQ98HapUReSG9iuYivqS0xB55ptUWDJdQejIZisJANi

Other News

• The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority (DDA) conducted a 2026 market report of the City of Ypsilanti. A draft of the report is available starting on page 36 of the September 17 DDA board meeting notes (I found it very interesting to read through) 
  • “This report analyzes parcels, storefront occupancy, vacancy conditions, second-floor utilization, and business mix across the three DDA Districts: Downtown, Depot Town, and West Cross. This report outlines a vision for what our DDA districts could be.”
  • https://ypsilantidda.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-17-26-DDA-Board-Meeting.pdf 
• An “Ypsilanti Underwear Lady” mural has gone up on the side of the Maize building. This mural was made possible by the CTAP Grant the DDA received from Destination Ann Arbor. What’s the “Ypsilanti Underwear Lady”? Read up here: https://www.wemu.org/wemu-news/2017-03-23/womens-history-month-key-roles-in-ypsilantis-industrial-and-community-development
• There’s still time to stop by the Saturday outdoor Ypsilanti Farmer’s market! Outdoor markets run on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM through October 31. Afterward the market will move into its indoor location at MarketPlace Hall at 16 South Washington and will be open November 14 and 21 and December 12 and 19 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
  • Source: https://www.ypsimarkets.info/ 

Maple Parking Lot Hours Change
“To strengthen enforcement capabilities on the lot, staff is recommending putting in place a 3-hour parking time limit from 8am to 6pm Monday through Friday, and prohibiting parking between 3am and 7am daily. The City of Ypsilanti will provide enforcement of the lot M-F, and Wall Street Towing will continue monitoring the lot overnight and on weekends.”

Source: (Page 6: https://ypsilantidda.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/10-5-26-Special-Board-Meeting.pdf)

North Huron Lot Repairs
DDA is looking into repairs of the North Huron Lot. The DDA has already gotten a pavement evaluation and estimate from OHM Advisors. Meetings notes from the DDA mentioned that the North Huron lot had a potential to become a paid lot. Discussions are still ongoing and no plan has been made yet.

Source: (Page 7)
https://ypsilantidda.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/10-5-26-Special-Board-Meeting.pdf

Huron Lot pavement evaluation (Report starting on page 67): https://ypsilantidda.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/9-17-26-DDA-Board-Meeting.pdf

Resources

A list of current and future major projects in the City of Ypsilanti can be found here: https://cityofypsilanti.com/816/Current-Projects

A list of current and past projects from the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority can be found here: https://ypsilantidda.org/parking-lot-improvements/ 

All Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority meeting notes and board packets are available to the public here: https://ypsilantidda.org/about/meetings/

City of Ypsilanti council and meeting agendas: https://cityofypsilanti.com/agendacenter

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