In addition to the annual homes tour each fall, the Old West Side Association has been pleased to sponsor the following:

Children's Festival, Late May or early June (usually Saturday) two hours beginning or ending at noon, in Wurster Park. Storytellers, animals, activities.

OWS Garage Sale, Saturday and Sunday, May,--traditionally the weekend before the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Lurie Terrace Concert, TBD, late January or early February

Spring Meeting - APRIL 21 at 7:30 p.m., (usually third week of April each year) at Bach School, Multi-purpose Room.  Topical issues and presentations focusing on the Old West Side by residents and guests.  Refreshments will be served.

Fall Forum:  Speakers are invited from the community to address current issues or matters for residents' review.

In 2009, we were joined by the Mayor, Council and State representatives, staff and the board to hear some of the ways the economy and the State situation have a bearing on Ann Arbor.  We had a focused discussion on the process and funding leading to the West Park rennovations.  Bach School - 7:30 p.m. MPR, October 29, 2009

Past topics have included the Ann Arbor Greenway, the DDA three-site construction proposal including the lot at First and William, as well as flood mitigation, garden expertise and historic house research.  Refreshments will be served.