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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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7�8:30 p.m.

New Horizons Band: Saline Senior Center.

Every Tues. & Thurs. through Apr. All adults invited to play music. Bring an instrument and music stand. Beginners are asked to call ahead to set up lessons.
7�8:30 p.m. (Tues.) and 1�2:30 p.m. (Thurs.), Liberty School band room, 7265 Saline�Ann Arbor Rd., Saline. Free. 429�1742. [map]

9 a.m.-6 p.m.

JCC�s Amster Gallery Features Elana Weissman�s Eye Wonder: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor�s Amster Gallery is proud to present the photos of Elena Weissman. The exhibit Eye Wonder is a breathtaking collection of photographs taken mostly in Michigan. Through the camera, Elena has brought us a story of the natural wonders of nature in color and texture. She uses shadow, shapes and captured beauty to please our eyes. See the exhibit and meet the artist on Sunday, January 29 at 4 p.m. for a reception and formal viewing. The exhibit will run through February 29 during regular JCC business hours. For more information, contact Karen Freedland at karenfreedland@jccfed.org or 971-0990. The JCC is located at 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor. Or visit www.jccannarbor.org for more information.
JCC of Greater Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor 48108. Free. 734-971-0990. karenfreedland@jccfed.org www.jccannarbor.org [map]

10 a.m.

Winter Democratic Rides: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Daily. The assembled riders choose their own pace, distance, and destination, except Saturday mornings, which feature a 22-mile ride at various paces along the Border-to-Border Trail to the Side Track in Ypsilanti for breakfast. Also, on weekdays, riders can also start at 11 a.m. from the gazebo in downtown Dexter. 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, a cell phone, and snacks.
10 a.m. (daily) & 1 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. only), meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 545-0541 (morning ride), 994-5908 (afternoon ride). [map]

Noon-6 p.m.

"Cups of Fire": Clay Gallery.

Jan. 29-Mar. 3. A national, juried exhibition of hand-crafted ceramic cups. Reception Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m.
Noon-6 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.), noon-7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & noon-5 p.m. (Sun.), Clay Gallery, 335 Main St. Free admission. 662-7972. [map]

Noon-1 p.m.

Book Group: Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan.

All invited to join a discussion of The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander's influential book about ways in which our system of mass incarceration has come to resemble systems of racial control from a different era.
Noon-1 p.m., AnnArbor.com community space, 301 East Liberty. Free. (877) 979-FAIR. [map]

Noon-12:45 p.m.

MHealthy Weight Management Program March 27 � June 19 (Registration opens February 28): U-M MHealthy Health & Well Being Services.

MHealthy Weight Management Program March 27 � June 19 (Registration opens February 28)
Increase your energy and feel better for life. A team of U-M Health System nutrition, physical activity and health behavior experts works with you for an entire year, helping you make small changes to build healthy habits to last a lifetime. Group meets for 12 weeks on Tuesdays, 12:00 � 12:45 p.m., starting on March 27 at the Michigan Union, 530 S. State St., Ann Arbor. Cost is $66 for U-M employees, $82 for others. Registration is open February 28 to March 20. Call 734-647-7888 or sign up online at www.mhealthy.umich.edu/weight
Michigan Union, 530 S. State Street. Price varies. 734-647-7888. http://hr.umich.edu/mhealthy/programs/weight/healthy_life/ [map]

4-5 p.m.

Hearing Voices Network: HVN-Ann Arbor.

Self help & group support for people who hear voices or have uncommon beliefs. The Ann Arbor chapter of this innovative international group meets every Tuesday. We value acceptance, creative coping, autonomy, & finding one's voice. HVN has a 25 year history of helping people cope with & recover from unusual mental experiences.
Ann Arbor Friends Meetinghouse, 1420 Hill St.. Donation. 734-709-2183. rebecca.hatton1@gmail.com hearingvoicesusa.org [map]

4:15 p.m.

Oscar Nominated Short Films--Documentary: Michigan Theater.

Screening of short 2011 documentaries nominated for an Oscar.
Michigan Theater. Tickets $10. 668-TIME. [map]

4:45, 7, & 9:20 p.m.

�Pina�: Michigan Theater.

(Wim Wenders, 2011). Visually stunning 3D dance film and documentary based on the life and work of the late German choreographer Pina Bausch. German & French, subtitles.
Michigan Theater. Tickets: $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME. [map]

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Fellowship Dinner: Dexter United Methodist Church.

Occasionally canceled during the holidays; see dexterumc.org for schedule updates.
5:30-6:30 p.m., Dexter United Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr., Dexter. $6 (families, $24; kids age 5 & under, free). 426-8480. [map]

6:30 p.m.

Evening Winter Ride: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Tues & Thurs. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 15-20 miles, along the Border-to-Border Trail or lightly traveled Whitmore Lake Rd.
6:30 p.m., meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. Preregistration required by joining groups.google.com/group/aabts-winter-evening-rides and emailing aabts-evening-winter-rides@googlegroups.com before 5 p.m. 276-0240. [map]

7-9 p.m.

Ann Arbor Area Writers Group.

Every Tues. All local writers invited to bring samples of their writing to read and discuss. Observers welcome.
7-9 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 665-8194. [map]

7 p.m.

English Country Dancing: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.

Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Bring flat, nonslip shoes (running shoes okay). First-timers are asked to arrive at 7 p.m.
7 p.m., Chapel Hill Condominium clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. (park on Burbank). $7 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with a parent, free). 665-7704. [map]

7 p.m.

Music Program: Chelsea High School.

Performances by various high school student ensembles. Dec. 10: Band and Orchestra Concert.

Dec. 11: Band and Choirs Concert.

Dec. 13: Orchestra Concert.

Feb 9: District Solo & Ensemble Vocal Festival. 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

Feb. 23: �Showcase of Michigan Show Choirs,� with CHS Company C along with choirs from several other Michigan high schools. $10 in advance at Chelsea Pharmacy and at the door.

Feb. 28: Band & Orchestra Pre-Festival Concert.

Mar. 7: Choir Concert.
7 p.m., CHS auditorium, 740 N. Freer (between Old US-12 and Washington St.), Chelsea. Free except as noted. 475�4524. [map]

7 p.m.

�Is Everybody Really Equal?�: Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice Racial Justice Book Group.

All invited to discuss the first chapter of �zlem Sensoy and Robin DiAngelo�s book about social justice education. The program begins with a screening of Ethnic Notions, a short documentary about deep-rooted stereotypes that have fueled prejudice against black people.
7 p.m., St. Aidan�s Episcopal Church, 1679 Broadway. Free. 663-1870. [map]

7 p.m.

�What Corbin Knew�: The Penny Seats Theatre Company.

Feb. 28 & 29 and Mar. 5-7 & 11-14. Jacqui Robbins directs this new local theater company in the acclaimed contemporary playwright Jeffrey Hatcher�s lively 1998 comedy, a murder mystery about good intentions gone horribly awry and the shocking deceptiveness of appearances. �What Corbin Knew appears to be a smart farce with wittier-than-average dialogue. But the play contains a clever structural twist that emerges in the second act, setting the comedy on its ear.� says Milwaukee Sentinel reviewer Damien Jacques. Cast: Matt Cameron, Rebecca Hardin, Roy Sexton, Lyn Saunders Warren, and Russ Schwartz.
7 p.m., Performance Network Mosh Pit, 120 E. Huron. Tickets $10 in advance and at the door. 663-0681, 276-2832. [map]

7:15 p.m.

Oscar Nominated Short Films--Live Action: Michigan Theater.

Screenings of the 2010 live action short films nominated for an Academy Award.
Michigan Theater. Tickets $9 (children, students, seniors, & veterans, $7; MTF members, $6.50; Wed., $6). 668-TIME. [map]

7:15 p.m.

�Tuesday Night Lights�: Wheels in Motion.

Every Tues. Nighttime mountain-bike rides through different local trails and parks each week. Bike lights required.
7:20 p.m., meet at Wheels in Motion, 3400 Washtenaw Ave. Free. 971-2121. [map]

7:30 p.m.

AHA - Build Night!: All Hands Active.

Makers gather here at the AHA! Shop. We take our world and play with it like legos. Mixing and matching recipes of life like a top chef with a picky client. A dash of electronics, a pinch of art, a scoop of biology and a MONSTER amount of awesome.
Have a project? Bring it down! We can provide:
� Basic Hand Tools (Screwdrivers, hammers, files, wrenches, scissors, knives)
� Safety Equipment (Goggles, Gloves, Masks)
� Power Tools* (Drill, Reciprocating Saw, Dremel, Drill Press)
� XYZ Tools** (3D Printer, Laser Cutter, CNC Mill)
� Awesome (Sewing Machines, Needles, Thread, Glue Guns)
� And a whole lot more.
Don�t have a project? Come down and WATCH AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN. You�ll learn something, and maybe help someone else out!
* You must demonstrate knowledge / safety precautions before using
** Must take a class. Though there�s a good chance you can find someone here that can do the job for you. Offer to buy them a beer (AFTER), or cupcake (BEFORE) : )
See you there!
All Hands Active, 525 E. Liberty St. Free. 734-252-9595. joshdont@gmail.com http://www.allhandsactive.com [map]

7:30 p.m.

Ann Arbor Camera Club.

Feb. 7 & 28. Feb. 7: Local silk painting artist Nancy McKay presents an illustrated talk on �Exploring Digital Silk.� Also, club members show their recent projected images (Feb. 7) and prints (Feb. 28) on various topics, including this month�s assignment, �Triptych.�
7:30 p.m., Wines Elementary School auditorium (Feb. 7), 1701 Newport, & Forsythe Middle School media center (Feb. 28), 1655 Newport. Free. 327-4781. [map]

7:30-9 p.m.

F.A.S.T. Reading Program for Dyslexics of All Ages: Susan Major.

Introduction to the F.A.S.T. Reading Program which incorporates the integration of the latest brain research to jump-start higher brain functioning for those who have difficulty reading. This program has demonstrated the ability to increase grade level performance within weeks rather than years. Susan Major has been a Reading/Dyslexic Specialist and Tutor for the past 25 years.
Contact for location 734-996-0702. Free. 734-996-0702. samajor@comcast.net

7:30-9 p.m.

Grief and Loss in Addiction and Recovery: Dawn Farm.

"Grief and Loss in Addiction and Recovery" will be presented by Janice Firn, LMSW, Clinical Social Worker, University of Michigan Hospital; and Matthew Statman, LLMSW, CADC, Dawn Farm therapist and Education Series Coordinator . This program will describe Worden's and Kubler-Ross' theories of grief and grief recovery, losses that the chemically dependent individual and his/her family experience throughout the addiction and recovery processes, and how recovery program tools can help individuals cope with grief and loss. This program is part of the FREE annual Dawn Farm Education Series. The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services.
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. Free. 734-485-8725. info@dawnfarm.org http://www.dawnfarm.org/programs/education-series [map]

9:35 p.m.

Oscar Nominated Short Films--Animated: Michigan Theater.

Screenings of the 2011 animated short films nominated for an Academy Award.
Michigan Theater. Tickets $10 (children, students, seniors, & veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50). 668-TIME. [map]

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