Orchard Hills-Maplewood Homeowners Association (OHMHA) in Ann Arbor, MI

RECENT EVENTS SPONSORED BY OHMHA

13th Annual Fall Festival
Sunday, October 6, 2019

The Fall Festival, sponsored by Orchard Hills - Maplewood Homeowners Association (OHMHA) along with support from the Thurston Nature Center, Orchard Hills Athletic Club (OHAC), Bromley Neighborhood, and our local schools, took place on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Thanks to everyone who joined together for this fun neighborhood event.

OHMHA General Meeting and Election
Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 7:00pm at OHAC Pool
Guest Speaker: Nick Hutchinson, Ann Arbor City Engineer

Thanks to all the neighbors who attended the OHMHA Annual General Meeting and election at the OHAC pool on Wednesday, June 5. Nick Hutchinson, Ann Arbor City Engineer, presented information about city road projects in general and an overview of road projects impacting our area in the next 5 years. Following the presentation he answered the audience's questions. Click here for the handout he provided with links to the information sources, his contact information, and a map of the upcoming road related projects in our area.

Neighborhood Garage Sale
Saturday, May 18, 2019

Community Forum
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Zoup! at Traver Village

Thanks to all neighbors who attended the 6th annual Community Forum at Zoup!. Thanks to Zoup! for hosting the forum.

OHMHA Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Sweetwaters at Plymouth and Green , 7:30 pm

Brian Steglitz, Manager, Ann Arbor Water Treatment Services speaks at OHMHA board meeting

Brian Steglitz, Manager of Water Treatment Services gave a presentation on the water treatment process that Ann Arbor uses, current issues, and future plans for the water treatment facility. He also answered many questions from the audience. The meeting was moved to Sweetwaters since Clague Middle School was closed due to inclement weather. Thanks to Brian and all the neighbors who attended this informative meeting.

12th Annual OHMHA Fall Festival
Sunday, September 30, 2018

Thanks to all who attended the 12th Annual Fall Festival. The event is held on Yorktown Drive at the grassy area by Thurston Pond and the OHAC parking lot. Highlights include:

cider, apples, and donuts for all courtesy of OHMHA.
a Wildlife Demonstration presented by Francie Krawke of Michigan Avian Experience.
Musical Entertainment highlighted by the Thurston Elementary School choirs.
Critters From the Pond - live interactive presentation of some of our aquatic wildlife at
Thurston Pond.
Local school charities fundraising.
Activities, games, and presentations/literature from local neighborhood organizations.

11th Annual Fall Festival
Sunday, September 24, 2017

HIGHLIGHTS
• Cider, donuts, brownies and apples courtesy of OHMHA.
• Our favorite eagle, hawk, and owl in a Wildlife Demonstration presented by Francie Krawke of Michigan Avian Experience.
• Musical Entertainment highlighted by Alison Hendrix-who has just released a new CD--as
well as the Thurston Elementary School choirs.
• Critters From the Pond - live interactive presentation of some of our aquatic wildlife at
Thurston Pond.
• Local school charities fundraising - including the Kiwanis Thurston 5K Run Walk and Family 1 Mile Fun Run.
• Many more activities, games, and presentations/literature from local neighborhood organizations.

10th Annual Fall Festival
Sunday, September 25

Highlights:

Groups represented were OHMHA, OHAC, Bromley, Kiwanis, Thurston PTO, AADL, Community Action Network (CAN), and Nixon Area Alliance.
Great stage events including: Mike Conboy appreciation from TNC and CAN, Community High Jazz Band, Thurston 3rd, 4th and 5th grade choirs, Audubon Russet, and Sarah of Michigan Avian Experience with Birds of Prey.
Free cider, apple, doughnuts, a raffle and the M&M's guessing game, face painting and a pizza sale fundraiser for Thurston Pantry.
No less than three members of the Ann Arbor Police Department attended. City Council Member Jane Lumm and County Commissioner Yousef Rahbi also attended.

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Welcome to the Neighborhood!

OHMHA has a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" initiative to make it easier for new families to find out more information about our neighborhood and to make them feel at home. If you are aware of a new neighbor moving in, please contact OHMHA Board Member Jerry Schulte with a street address so that we can make sure that we include them in this initiative.