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The University of Michigan School of Public Health is enrolling households in a research study to determine how well the influenza vaccine works. Households will be asked to attend an enrollment visit, to report flu-like illnesses to the study staff, and to attend an illness visit if anyone has flu-like illness (Fall 2009 – Spring 2010)Influenza vaccination is NOT required for participationYour household may be eligible if:•There are at least 4 people living in your home that are willing to participate in a research study expected to last until Spring2010•At least 2 household members are children younger than 18 years old•Household members receive their regular healthcare from the University of Michigan Health SystemCompensation: Households will receive $100 for enrolling in and completing the study plus an additional $20 for each illness visit.IRBMED# HUM00034377Principal Investigator: Arnold S. Monto, MD Burlington Building I, 325 E. Eisenhower. (734) 972-8713. hivestudy@umich.edu www.hivestudy.org [map]
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Mar. 12-18. (Andrea Arnold, 2009). British drama about a 15-year-old girl whose world changes when her mom gets a new boyfriend. Time TBA, Michigan Theater. $9 (children, students, seniors, & veterans, $7; MTF members, $6.50; Wed., $6). 668-TIME.
The Ghost Army is here! In June of 1944, an exceptional U.S. Army unit went into action in Normandy. Its weapons included hundreds of inflatable tanks and a one-of-a-kind collection of sound effects records, and it carried out its battlefield mission without firing a shot. The unit was officially called the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, but it was known to its men as The Ghost Army.Members of The Ghost Army adhered to a decades-long gag order; many never told their families about their extraordinary military service. Sixty-five years after this top-secret group went into action, the University of Michigan’s Hatcher Library will unveil the first public exhibit of this captivating group of materials documenting The Ghost Army. Along with the exhibit, see a screening of producer/director Rick Beyer's documentary The Ghost Army on March 17th at 7pm. Hatcher Graduate Library, Gallery in Room 100 (enter from Diag), 913 S. University Ave. 734-615-5783. kjordan@umich.edu http://www.lib.umich.edu/gallery/events/ghost-army [map]
Every Mon. & Fri. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 35–45 or 55–65 miles, to either the Munith or Stockbridge area. 9 a.m., meet at Aberdeen Bike & Fitness, 1175 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. (517) 285–6830.
Every Mon. Drop-in social group for seniors age 55 & over. Every meeting includes a speaker, word game, craft, or activity. Also, Bible study and chair exercises. Followed by lunch (bring a bag lunch) and socializing. 10 a.m.-noon, Salvation Army, 100 Arbana. Free. 668-8353.
Every Mon. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women's chorus to sing everything from Bach and Hungarian folk songs to madrigals and pop tunes. David Perample directs. 10-11:30 a.m., West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. Free to visitors ($100 per semester membership dues for those who join). 213-3770, 769-0784.
Daily. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, and snacks. 10 a.m. (daily) & 1 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. only), meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 761-6253 (morning ride), 994-5908 (afternoon ride).
Every Mon. beginning Mar. 15. Play group for kids up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. No older siblings. Note: Play groups are also offered (beginning the week of Mar. 15) at the Malletts Creek (Tues., 10-11 a.m., & Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Pittsfield (Wed., 11 a.m.-noon), and Traverwood (Fri., 10:30-11:30 a.m.) branches. 10:30-11:30 a.m., AADL, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).
(Elli Safari, 2006). Short documentary about an African American Muslim woman who shocked the Islamic world by leading a mixed-gender prayer service. Noon, 1636 SSWB, 1080 South University. Free. 764-0350.
Every Mon. All seniors age 55 & over invited to play. Bring a partner. Also, at 1 p.m., mah-jongg (free). 12:45-4 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $2. 769-5911.
Every Mon. & Fri. beginning Jan. 4. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments. 1-4 p.m., Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.
Every Mon. & Fri. All levels of English speakers invited for conversation. 1-2:30 p.m., AADL Pittsfield Branch (Mon.), 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., & AADL Malletts Creek Branch (Fri.), 3090 E. Eisenhower between Stone School & Packard. Free. 327-4200.
The Blood Drive is open to anyone. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-44835433) to schedule an appointment. Appointments are preferred. Please be advised that the Blood Drive schedule is tentative and subject to change. University of Michigan Union, Anderson Room, 530 South State St. 1-800-44835433. http://www.givelife.org [map]
Mar. 8, 10, 15, & 18 (different locations). A series of talks by Harvard University Latin professor Kathleen Coleman. Mar. 8: “Spontaneity.” Mar. 10: “Precocity.” Mar. 15: “Authority.” Mar. 18: “Immortality." 4 p.m., Rackham Amphitheater (Mar. 8) & U-M Kelsey Museum Lecture Hall (Mar. 10, 15, & 18). Free. 764-0360.
Reading by this acclaimed Montreal fiction writer known for her tense, lyrical explorations of the psyches of women struggling with the question of their own identity. 5 p.m., EMU Student Center Auditorium, 900 Oakwood (between Washtenaw & N. Huron River Dr.), Ypsilanti. Free. 487-1310.
Cayla Tinney March 2010 Show Opening Reception Monday, March 15th 5:30-8:30 p.m. Da Vinci's Salon & Gallery, 305 S. Main Street. davincissalon@aol.com www.davincisannarbor.com [map]
Every Mon. All invited to read from and discuss this popular Foundation for Inner Peace metaphysical book. Also, local social worker Lorraine Coburn leads a study group on the book, every Thurs., noon-1:30 p.m. 6:45-8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. Donation. 327-0270.
Christian Meditation. Every Mon. A small group of new and experienced meditators meet for this time honored practice of silent prayer. 7pm. St. Francis Church. 2250 E. Stadium Blvd. In the lower chapel off the main foyer. 665-6802 St. Francis Church, 2250 E. Stadium. 734-665-6802. PaulT4747@Gmail.com [map]
Stitchers of all abilities invited to work on their projects, socialize, and learn about guild activities 7 p.m., United Way, 2305 Platt. Free to visitors ($30 annual dues for those who join). 975-4348.
All invited to join a discussion of Jerry Dennis’s The Living Great Lakes: Searching for the Heart of the Inland Seas, the 2010 Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads book. Refreshments. 7 p.m., off-site location TBA. Free. 973-1618.
Every Mon. Beginning to advanced singers invited to join this chorus for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their friends. 7-9:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1400 W. Stadium. Free. 973-6084.
Mar. 15-20. A series of free rehearsed staged readings of plays by students of U-M theater professor Charles “OyamO” Gordon, a well-known playwright who moderates postperformance critiques. Today: Matt Bouse’s Living Dead, a drama about a high-strung couple who find their shaky marriage at stake when their dinner party plans are disrupted by the mysterious arrival at their front door of a stack of pizzas. 7 p.m., Walgreen Drama Center Studio One, 1226 Murfin. Free. 764-5350.
Former Detroit Tiger outfielder and U-M baseball coach Don Lund and James Irwin discuss Irwin’s new book about Lund’s baseball career. Signing. 7 p.m., Nicola’s, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.
(Ingmar Bergman, 1957). An elderly academic is plagued by dreams about his past that expose the emptiness of his life. Swedish, subtitles. 7 p.m., Michigan Theater. $9 (children, students, seniors, & veterans, $7; MTF members, $6.50; Wed., $6). 668-TIME.
This local printmaker discusses her work exploring the relationship between humans and landscapes. 7:30 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 483-1897.
Mar. 13, 15, 23, & 25. Performances by various student ensembles. Mar. 13: Faculty & Friends Talent Show. Mar. 15: Choir Pre-Festival Concert. Mar. 23: Orchestra. Mar. 25: Jazz Band. 7 p.m. (Mar. 13 & 25) & 7:30 p.m. (Mar. 15 & 23), CHS auditorium, 740 N. Freer (between Old US-12 and Washington St.), Chelsea. Free. 475–4524.
Mar. 15: “Putting on the Green.” club member Nancy McNamara discusses the putting green she and her husband incorporated into their backyard. Apr. 19: “More than a Shed.” Club member Natalie Jeffries and her husband discuss potting sheds and the shed they’re currently constructing. 7:30 p.m., UAW Local 892, 601 Woodland Dr. W. (south of Textile), Saline. Free. 429-4331.
Mar. 1, 8, 15, & 22. Instruction in a wide range of traditional and contemporary Scottish dances, followed by social dancing. Soft-sole shoes recommended. 7:30-9:30 p.m., the barn at Gretchen’s House V, 2625 Traver Rd. (off Nixon Rd.). $5. 769-1052.
Club member Tim Johnson gives an illustrated talk about the 1950s drug company that mailed physicians advertisements for the drugs they manufactured in envelopes commemorating the 1st day of issue of the postage stamps on them. Also, a mini stamp auction and American Philatelic Society circuit books. 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 100 Arbana (park & enter at the rear of the building). Free admission. 761-5859.
Slide-illustrated talk by Royal Oak Nature Society botanist Don Drife. 7:45 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. (810) 923-5860.
This renowned 26-year-old ensemble of 2 Hungarian and 2 British “string alchemists” is known for its warmth, eloquence, and discipline, and for the ease with which it masters demanding pieces. Second violinist Karoly Schranz needs rotator cuff surgery and is unable to perform tonight, so the other 3 members have decided to perform a duets and trios. Program: Beethoven’s String Trio in G Major, Kodaly's Duo for Violin and Cello, and Mozart's Duo for Violin and Viola no. 2 in B-flat Major. 8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium. $22-$46 in advance at the Michigan League and ums.org, and (if available) at the door. To charge by phone, call 764-2538 or (800) 221-1229.
U-M clarinet professor Chad Burrow leads his trio in a program highlighted by Stravinsky’s L’histoire du Soldat, a challenging musical version of a Faustian Russian folktale. The program also includes trios by Milhaud, Khachaturian, and Bartok. Other musicians include University of Houston violin professor Sean Wang and U-M piano professor Amy Cheng. 8 p.m., U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Free. 764-0594.
Every Mon., Mar. 8-Apr. 12. All invited to meet and chat with local men growing fund-raising mustaches for the local youth writing center 826michigan. To sign up to grow a mustache, email Amanda@826michigan.org. 8:26 p.m., Arbor Brewing, 114 E. Washington. Free (buy your own snack). 761-3463.
Every Mon. Local high school English teacher Geoff Cost throws out questions for anyone to answer at this popular weekly trivia fest. Prizes. 8:30-11:30 p.m., Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee. 665-2968.
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