JUN
Calendar of Events
Every Tues., Apr.-Nov. Moderate-paced ride, 36-40 miles, to Chelsea for breakfast. 10 a.m. (Apr.) & 9 a.m. (May), Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird Rd. Free. 996-8440.
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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 Tues. Staff present a program of songs, stories, and rhymes for kids under age 2 (accompanied by a caregiver). No siblings. Also, “Toddlertime” (Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2, June 6) a program for toddlers about letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. 10:30–11:15 a.m., CDL KidSpot, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475–8732. [map]
Music therapist Marilyn Largin introduces and leads discussion of different kinds of music. Topics include music appreciation (June 5), “Great Composers” (June 19), “Music of the Decades” (June 26), gospel music (July 3), piano music (July 10), “Name That Tune” (July 24), hand chimes & harp (July 31), and WWII music (Aug. 7). All seniors invited. 2 p.m., SASC, 7190 N. Maple, Saline. Free. 429-9274. [map]
Writer Mary Potts and photographer Pamela K. Smith discuss their new book about the lives of the resident Percheron and Morgan horses in Greenfield Village. 2-3 p.m., AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-8301. [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 Tues. Apr.-Oct. Fast/moderate-paced ride, 25-30 miles, to the west or north. 6 p.m., Aberdeen Bike & Fitness, 1175 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 678-8297. [map]
Every Tues. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 18-30 miles, to Dexter and back. Geared especially, but not exclusively, for women new to riding. 6 p.m., meet at Barton Park on Huron River Dr. 276-0240, 717-9583, 755-0884, 649-1023.
Spice up your garden abundance with these creative recipes. We'll show you pickling and canning techniques, as well as innovative ideas for pickling the not-so-common fruits and veggies. Mix and match brines and vegetables and explore your kitchen creativity! Menu: Indian-spiced Pickled Cauliflower & Carrots; Spicy Pickled Watermelon; Grandma Jo's Bread & Butter Pickles; Pickled Grapes; Peter's Pickled Peppers; Quick Kimchi. Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $65/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Every Tues.-Sun., June 15-July 8. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. & Tues.-Thurs.) by free movies and at 10:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent and the “Erth’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo” (see June 29 listing). Food concessions from area restaurants. Tonight: “Rock the Mall” (6:30 p.m.), a teen music competition with a winner chosen by a panel of judges and an audience vote. Acts TBA. Followed at 10 p.m. by Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Guy Ritchie’s 2011 sequel starring Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes and Jude Law as Dr. Watson. The Summer Festival also includes a series of shows on June 5, 16, 21, 23, 24, 27, 28, & 30 (see listings) and into July at the Power Center, Hill Auditorium, and the Michigan Theater. Ingalls Mall at Washington. Free, but donations accepted. 994-5999.
June 19, 20, 25, & 26. Topics include “Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan” (June 19, 7 p.m.), “Honeybee Awareness Cooking” (June 20, 6 p.m.), “Baking Bread: Rye & Pumpernickel” (June 25, 6 p.m.), and “Health Starts Here: Simple Asian Fare” (June 26, 6:30 p.m.). Various times, Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. $10 (except June 20, $5). Preregistration required. 997-7500. [map]
Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Bring flat, nonslip shoes (running shoes OK). First-timers are asked to arrive at 7 p.m. May 15: Callers Dan Blim and Don Theyken with music by Judi Morningstar, Brad Battey, and Susan Lazar. May 22: Caller Ray Bantle with music by Childgrove. May 29: Callers Arlene Kindel, Linda Hanson, and Hal Breidenbach with music by David West, Donna Baird, and friends. June 5: TBA.June 12: TBA.June 19: TBA.June 26: TBA. 7-9:30 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]
The University Center for the Child and the Family (UCCF) at the University of Michigan is committed to providing quality mental health services for children and families in the community. UCCF is excited to hold a series of The Parent Education Group meetings for the month of June. The Parent Education Group seeks to provide parents with practical information about Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities, and to help with the challenges their families face. Additionally, the group offers participants an opportunity to share ideas, resources, and support with other parents dealing with similar sets of issues.The group is appropriate for parents of children in elementary thrthrough high school who have been diagnosed with ADHD and/or a learning disability. East Hall, Suite 1465, 530 Church St. (734) 764-9466. http://www.umuccf.org [map]
The University Center for the Child and the Family (UCCF) at the University of Michigan is committed to providing quality mental health services for children and families in the community. UCCF is excited to hold a series of The Parent Education Group meetings for the month of June. The Parent Education Group seeks to provide parents with practical information about Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities, and to help with the challenges their families face. Additionally, the group offers participants an opportunity to share ideas, resources, and support with other parents dealing with similar sets of issues.The group is appropriate for parents of children in elementary thrthrough high school who have been diagnosed with ADHD and/or a learning disability. East Hall, Suite 1465, 530 Church St. Free. (734) 764-9466. http://www.umuccf.org [map]
All accordion players and other musicians invited to play polkas and waltzes and other ethnic and old-time music. 7-9 p.m., American Legion Hall, 44 Wabash St. (south off Main), Milan. Free. 529-3903. [map]
"Tobacco Cessation and Addiction Recovery" will be presented by Anna Byberg; Dawn Farm Project Manager. This program will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among people with alcohol and other drug addictions, the relationship between tobacco use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. 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]
Local landowners Mitchell Rhode and Clive Wooten discuss the research they did when oil companies began seeking leases to explore for oil and gas in Lodi Twp. 7:30-9 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. 647-7600. [map]
Acclaimed L.A.-based singer-pianist (and Grammy-winning composer) Proulx plays with a hot, swinging style that complements his mellow Chet Baker–esque voice. With local bassist Paul Keller and Saint Clair Shores guitarist Ralph Tope. 8 p.m., KCH, 415 N. Fourth Ave. $15-$30 (students, $10). Reservations recommended. 769-2999. [map]
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