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Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center’s summer camp programs provide the safest and most enjoyable experience and plenty of individual attention for each participant. All camp participants will have fun learning about riding and horse care. There is mounted instruction twice a day. Carolyne Wheeler, instructor, designer and supervisor, of our programs is an accredited district commissioner of the United States Pony Club. Carolyne is also certified in CPR and first aid.Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center’s summer horse camp is a 4-day program. Camp is in session from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday thru Thursday. Extend hours are available. Camp is open to all children between the ages of 5 and 17. Ability will be evaluated the first day of camp so that children are grouped by ability.2011 Summer Camp Dates are: June 11-14, June 18-21, June 25-28, July 9-12, July 16-19, July 30-August 2, August 6-9, August 13-16, August 20-23, August 27-30, and September 4-7. Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center, 5415 Waters Road. $200. 734-476-8346. pony4carol@sbcglobal.net http://www.cedar-ridge-equestrian.com/ [map]
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June 4, 11, & 18. All invited to help city staff maintain the natural areas in various city parks. Also, staffers lead a short nature walk at the end of each workday. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. June 4: “National Trails Day.” Help maintain trails at Fuller Nature Area (meet in the parking lot off Fuller Rd.), Onder Nature Area (meet at Hilldale and Brookside off Pontiac Trail north of Barton Dr.), and Barton Nature Area (meet in the Barton Dam parking lot, Huron River Dr. from Bird Rd. via Newport Rd.). June 11: Evergreen Nature Area ( meet at the entrance on Valley Dr. off Dexter Rd. just west of N. Maple) to help remove invasive plants. June 18: Black Pond Woods Nature Area (meet in the Leslie Science Center parking lot, 1831 Traver Rd.) to help remove bittercress and other invasive plants. 9 a.m.-noon, various locations. Free. 996-3266.
Every Mon. Slow-paced ride, 15-35 miles, along dirt and gravel roads to Independence Lake and other low traffic destinations. 9 a.m., meet at 960 Forest Rd. off Country Club Dr., Barton Hills. Free. 663-5060.
Come celebrate everything local - the very best that Michigan has to offer!Monday: Summer Vegetable Tart, Cheese Crisps, Peach SorbetTuesday: Basil Chicken Sandwiches, Refrigerator Pickles, Carrot CakeWednesday: Zucchini Fritters with Dipping Sauce, Cherry Pie, Sweetened Iced TeaThursday: Market Chowder, Mixed Greens with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, Caramel-Bacon-PopcornAGES: 8-15 years Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $200/child. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
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. [map]
June 18, 21, & 25; July 3, 23, & 30. For youth in grades 5-12 (except as noted). Sessions include “Make a Dream Journal” (June 18), “Dream Catcher Craft” (June 21), “Sand Art for Tweens & Teens” (June 25, grade 4 & up), “Tie-Dye Workshop” (July 3, 10 & 11 a.m., grade 4 & up, bring a white T-shirt), “Make a Zombie!” (July 23), and “Design a Tote Bag” (July 30, 1 p.m.). 11 a.m. (except as noted), DDL, 3255 Alpine, Dexter. Free, but preregistration required. 426-4477. [map]
Every Mon. & Thurs., June 18-Aug. 2. . For kids age 5 & under. 11 a.m., DDL lower level meeting room, 3255 Alpine, Dexter. Free. 426-4477. [map]
All ages 6-17 invited to construct connected cars, buildings, and more with the library’s collection of these toys. Creations will go on display at the library. 3:30–4:30 p.m. (Apr. & May) & 2-3 p.m. (June-Aug.), CDL McKune Room, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475–8732. [map]
(Richard Linklater, 2011). Dark comedy about the 1996 murder of an 81-year-old Texas millionaire by her much younger gay companion. Stars Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey. 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, michtheater.org. [map]
Come explore Babylon: Daniel's Courage in Captivity at Westminster Presbyterian Church from June 18-21, 2012. Children will step back in time at Babylon, exploring Daniel's adventures as a captive in a foreign land. They will participate in a memorable bible times marketplace, sing catchy songs, play teamwork building games, have delicious snacks, visit Daniel, and Astronomy school. Bablyon will run from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. each day. For more information call 734-761-9320 or visit our website at www.westpresa2.org. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 SCIO CHURCH ROAD. $15 per child. 734-761-9320. tlshaw@westpresa2.org westpresa2.org [map]
Tanya Wexler's 2011 rom com about a young Victorian doctor who comes up with an unconventional treatment for hysteria. Stars Hugh Dancy & Maggie Gyllenhaal. 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, michtheater.org. [map]
Every Mon. Fast-, moderate-, and slow-paced training ride, 18-24 miles, along country roads west of town. 5 p.m. (Mar., Apr. & Oct.), 5:30 p.m. (May), & 6 p.m. (June-Sept.), meet at Pine Cross Ln. east off Parker Rd. (between Jackson & Liberty), Scio Twp. Free. 426-5116. [map]
Saline dance instructor Mary Jane Ormsby leads beginner and intermediate dancing to recorded oldies, Latin, and country music. Note: schedule may change. Check linedancewithmj.com for updates. 6-9 p.m., American Legion Hall, 320 W. Michigan, Saline. $7. 429-4840. [map]
All invited to join this local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), where we recreate the Middle Ages "as they were meant to be!" Attend a meeting to learn more about our group and its upcoming events and activities, which include Western martial arts (armored fighting and fencing), dancing, singing, costuming, crafting, camping, cooking, and all aspects of medieval and Renaissance culture. Classic Cup Cafe (back room), 4389 Jackson Rd. Free. chatelaine@cynnabar.org http://www.cynnabar.org [map]
Balanced View Video Meeting 7:00 p.m., immediately followed by a Clarity Call at 8:00 p.m. For more information about Great Freedom, visit www.greatfreedom.org Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Donations accepted. Rob Michalowski at 734-255-0163. michalowski529@comcast.net www.interfaithspirit.org [map]
All invited to join a tour of the County Farm garden, followed by a talk by city parks lead gardener Kathy Squires. 7 p.m., meeting location TBA by calling Karen Freedland at 971-0990. $5. 971-0990.
All invited to join a discussion of The Great Depression: A Diary, Daniel Roth’s edition, with James Ledbetter, of his father Benjamin Roth’s diary. 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618. [map]
Reading by U-M English lecturer Ray McDaniel, a Florida native, author of Murder (a Violet), winner of the 2003 Coffee House Press National Poetry Series, and Saltwater Empire, a sequence of poems centered on New Orleans and influenced by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, exploring the ecological, political, and religious miasma of the tropical south. “This book is a post-traumatic bacchanal,” says poet Rae Armantrout. “The revelers are also mourners: they are witches, troubadours, and survivors speaking in one collective voice.” 7-8:30 p.m., Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, 123 W. Washington. Free. 994-6663. [map]
June 18 & 25 and July 2. On Monday nights, when “Top of the Park” is closed (see June 15 listing), the Summer Festival hosts readings by local writers, journalists, and music aficionados who read excerpts from 33 1/3, a series of books about classic rock albums. Followed by DJs who spin music from the evening’s reading. Tonight: University of Detroit Mercy English professor Nicholas Rombes reads from his essay on the Ramones. With WCBN DJ Kristin Sumrall. 7-9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington. Free admission. 994-5999. [map]
Slide-illustrated talk by Western Wyoming Community College writing and philosophy professor Rick Kempa, a veteran Grand Canyon hiker who has written the poetry collection Keeping the Quiet and the broadside What the Canyon Teaches. Signing. 7-8:30 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555. [map]
Every Mon. Slow-paced “no-drop” ride, 12-18 miles, to Dexter, with a possible stop for ice cream. A good rise for beginners. Basic repair tips offered at 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. sharp, 610 Brierwood Ct. (off Arborview east of Westwood from Dexter). Free. 945-4133. [map]
Every Mon. May 14-Sept. 3. All adults age 21 & older invited to join a volleyball game. All skill levels welcome. 7 p.m.-dark, Burns Park (just east of the picnic pavilion), corner of Wells & Baldwin. Free. 429-5024.
Every Mon. except May 28. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music. All dances taught. 7:30-9:30 p.m., location TBA. $5. 395-7782, 769-1052, 426-0241.
Longtime club member Harry Winter shows and discusses railroad covers and other railroad memorabilia. 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 100 Arbana (park & enter at the rear of the building). Free admission. 761-5859. [map]
June 17, 18, 22-24, 29, & 30 and July 1. Siblings Jim and Paul Manganello star in their blend of verse and movement featuring 2 forgotten actors, a printer and his apprentice, and an absurd clown and a sad one who all collide in a London print shop where they undertake to publish the plays of the recently dead Shakespeare. 8 p.m., Mix Performance Space, 130 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. June 17 & 18 previews are pay-what-you-can. Regular admission is $15 (students & seniors, $10) by reservation at tickets@thenewtheatreproject.org and at the door. 645-9776. [map]
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