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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

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9 a.m.

"Superior Salem Dirt Road": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Wed. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 19 miles or more along gravel country roads.
9 a.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church parking lot, Gotfredson Rd. at Ann Arbor-Plymouth Rd. Free. 248-437-5067, 663-5060, 663-8980, 482-5103.

9 a.m.

Huge Rummage Sale: Dexter Boy Scout Troop 477.

Friday June 22, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, June 23, 8 a.m. to noon. Creekside Intermediate School, 2615 Baker Road, Dexter. Treasures and bargains galore fill the hallways, gym, cafeteria and outside at this 42nd annual "community recycling" sale.
Creekside Intermediate School, 2615 Baker Rd., Dexter. Free. 734 426 3359. dominus.vobiscum3@gmail.com [map]

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Huron Valley Ambulance Camp 9-1-1: Huron Valley Ambulance.

HVA Camp 9-1-1 is a FREE 2-day camp open to children ages 8 to 12. The day camp's activities include touring an ambulance, learning CPR, and visiting a local emergency room. HVA Paramedics and EMTs serve as camp counselors, teaching campers about safety at home and at play, how to perform lifesaving skills on injured victims, and all about careers in Emergency Services.
NOTE: Camp hours are 9:00am to 4:30pm both days
You can find a registration form at www.hva.org
Registration Questions Call (734) 477-6785
Other Questions Call (734) 477-6781 Or email camp911@hva.org
Blue Room, St. Joseph Mercy - Saline Hospital, 400 W Russell St., Saline. Free. camp911@hva.org www.hva.org [map]

9 a.m.

�Early Morning Ride from Ann Arbor West Side�: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Moderate-paced 40-mile ride to Chelsea or Whitmore Lake and beyond.
10 a.m. (Apr.) & 9 a.m. (May), Bird Hills Park parking lot, Newport Rd. Free. 649-9762.

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Ann Arbor Cooks: Kids' Summer Camp - Michigan Made.

Come celebrate everything local - the very best that Michigan has to offer!
Monday: Summer Vegetable Tart, Cheese Crisps, Peach Sorbet
Tuesday: Basil Chicken Sandwiches, Refrigerator Pickles, Carrot Cake
Wednesday: Zucchini Fritters with Dipping Sauce, Cherry Pie, Sweetened Iced Tea
Thursday: Market Chowder, Mixed Greens with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, Caramel-Bacon-Popcorn
AGES: 8-15 years
Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $200/child. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]

10 a.m.-noon

�Sensational Nature Programs�: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

June 20 & 22. All kids, accompanied by a parent, invited for crafts and outdoor activities. Themes include �Butterflies and Dragons� (June 20) and �Beautiful, Beneficial Bugs� (June 22).
10 a.m.-noon, Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. $5 (includes conservatory admission). 647-7600. [map]

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cultivating Constructive Communities in a World of Anonymity: LA2M.

Social media provides opportunities to expand your reach, through both the communities you create and the communities in which you participate. How you effectively engage in those spaces, can be a challenge.
This session of LA2m will take you through:
-Developing content to prompt interactivity and response
-Engaging with your online community in a positive way
-Managing critical feedback on your online turf and in space you don't control
Jen Eyer has been managing online communities for a dozen years, from the first forums on MLive.com, through her own blogging, to AnnArbor.com's inovative approach to reader engagement which she now brings to MLive Media Group as the statewide community engagement director. In that position, Jen oversees the ways in which readers interact with editorial content and the news staff, locally and statewide.
No preregistration required. Suitable for professionals, entrepreneurs, students
LA2M, Marketing, Social Media, Online Communities
Conor O'Neills, 318 South Main Street. Free. 734-272-4698. info@la2m.org la2m.org [map]

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Book Club: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

All ages invited to join a discussion of a book at a2gov.org/senior.

Oct. 17: The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Milan Kundera�s novel of ideas set among Czech artists and intellectuals in the wake of the suppression of the 1968 Prague Spring by the Soviet army.

Nov. 21: State of Wonder, Ann Patchett�s novel about a pharmaceutical research scientist�s search for her former mentor who disappeared developing a valuable new drug in the Amazon jungle.

Dec. 19: The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, 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.

Jan. 16: TBA.

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12:30-2 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $2 (members, free). 794-6250. [map]

1-2 p.m.

�Vegging Out with FLY Children�s Art Center�: Washtenaw Whole Foods Market.

All kids invited to make stamps from vegetables and use them to make art.
1-2 p.m., Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw. Free, but preregistration required. 975-4500. [map]

2-3 p.m.

�Collage Tiles�: Ann Arbor District Library.

Blue House Mobile Craft Studio owner Siobhan Lyle shows kids in grades K-5 how to make a collage on a ceramic tile.
2-3 p.m., AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-8301. [map]

2-3 p.m.

�Wild Wednesdays�: Chelsea District Library.

Every Wed. (except July 4), June 13-July 18. Musical and craft programs for youths.

June 13 (2 & 3 p.m.): Starlab Planetarium. A portable, inflatable planetarium with an entertaining show about constellations and phases of the moon.

June 20: Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Spotlight in a Trunk, a troupe from the Spotlight Players of Canton, presents an interactive theatrical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. The program begins with some theater games.

June 27: �Robots!� Demos by the Chelsea High robotics team.

July 11: "Journey Through the Night Sky.� Eddy Discovery Center program director Katie McGlashen tells some stories about the night sky, shows how to make a star finder wheel, and offers some stargazing tips.

July 18: �Headline Mashup.� Comics artist Jerzy Drozd, a contributing editor to the online comics anthology sugaryserials.com, helps participants make an 8-page comic using 3 randomly chosen newspaper headlines and 3 random images.

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2-3:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), CDL, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475�8732. [map]

3-4 p.m.

�Summer Smoothies�: Saline District Library.

Kids in grades 7-12 invited to make fruit smoothies.
3-4 p.m., SDL Brecon Room, 555 N. Maple, Saline. Free. Preregistration required. 429-5450. [map]

4:30, 7, & 9:30 p.m.

"Bernie": Michigan Theater.

(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]

4:30-8 p.m.

Vacation Bible School: Westminster Presbyterian Church.

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]

5:30-9:30 p.m.

Summer Solstice Celebration: Michigan Friends Center.

Potluck dinner (bring a dish to pass; table setting & beverage provided), followed at 6:30 p.m. by outdoor games and at 7:30 p.m. by a bonfire with singing, storytelling, and discussion. Bring a favorite outdoor game, verse, story, song, or bit of seasonal lore to share. Bring flashlights and long sleeves for after dark.
5:30-9:30 p.m., Michigan Friends Center, 7448 Clark Lake Rd. (off Oakridge from Waterloo Rd. west of M-52), Chelsea. Donation. Preregistration requested. 475�0942. [map]

6 p.m. sharp

"West Side Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Wed. Moderate/fast-paced 25-mile ride and slow-paced ride, 13-18 miles, to the Dexter Dairy Queen and back. Now in its 36th year, this ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders.
6 p.m. (May-Sept.) & 5:30 p.m. (Apr. & Oct.) sharp, meet at at Paladin (formerly Sweepster) parking lot, 2800 N. Zeeb Rd. Free. 426-5116 (longer ride), 665-4552 & 761-2659 (shorter ride). [map]

6-11 p.m.

61st Annual Summer Carnival: Ann Arbor Jaycees.

June 20-24. Carnival games and rides. Concessions.
6-11 p.m. (June 20), 4-11 p.m. (June 21 & 22), 1-11 p.m. (June 23), & noon-8 p.m. (June 24), Pioneer High School parking lot, 601 W. Stadium at S. Main. Free admission ($20 for rides wristband; small charge for individual game & ride tickets); $5 minimum ticket purchase for admittance after 9 p.m. a2jaycees.org/carnival, 531-9626. [map]

6 p.m.

Cooking Demos: Cranbrook Whole Foods Market.

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]

6:30 p.m.-midnight

�Top of the Park�: Ann Arbor Summer Festival.

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: October Babies (8 p.m.), the Ypsilanti self-styled �upbeat global soul� electronica-jazz quartet. Opening act is The Barons of Tang (6:30 p.m.), an Australian septet that blends gypsy jazz, tango, folk, rock, cabaret, and punk. The music is followed at 10 p.m. by The Help, the Oscar-nominated 2011 drama based on Kathryn Stockett�s novel about African American maids working in white households in Mississippi during the 1960s. 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.

6:30-7:30 p.m.

�What Makes a Film Work�: Chelsea District Library.

Chelsea Center for the Arts instructor Sharad Kant Patel uses scenes from well-known films to explain how movies are made.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Silver Maples Maple Room, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475�8732. [map]

7 p.m.

Are Smart Meters Safe?: Stop Smart Meters Now - StopsmmNow.

Speaker Diana Ostermann will address the smart grid technology hazards and negative health impact.
30 years experience in the wireless industry with AT&T and Lucent.
Link: http://stopsmmnow.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/are-smart-meters-safe-wed-june-20-7-9-pm-at-crazy-wisdom/
Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main St. Free. stopsmmnow@gmail.com http://www.stopsmmnow.wordpress.com [map]

7-9 p.m.

Screening of HBO documentary: The Weight of the Nation �C June 20, 2012: MHealthy Project Healthy Schools, MICHR, and the YMCA.

Screening of HBO documentary: The Weight of the Nation �C June 20, 2012
THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION, an exclusive HBO multi-part series addressing the national obesity epidemic will be shown at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whitaker Road, from 7 �C 9 p.m. on June 20. Following the screening there will be a panel discussion addressing how community leaders and families can help diminish this national problem at the local level. This free screening, co-sponsored by Project Healthy Schools, MICHR and the YMCA, will include the fourth film of the series, called Challenges. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research at (734) 998�7474, email MICHR-OPIS@umich.edu , or visit: http://www.hr.umich.edu/mhealthy/news/pdf/weight-of-nation.pdf
Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti. Free. 734) 998�7474. [map]

7-8:30 p.m.

�A Jump Roping Blast": Ann Arbor District Library.

All kids in grades 4-12 invited to try out the library�s Chinese, double dutch, and standard jump ropes. Also, a demo by the St, Francis Heartbeats jump rope team. Held inside in case of rain.
7-8:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek Branch parking lot, 3090 E. Eisenhower between Stone School & Packard. Free. 327-4200. [map]

7 p.m.

�From Hot Jupiters to Super Earths: New Exoplanet Discoveries!�: Dexter District Library.

U-M astronomy research fellow Brendan Miller discusses extra-solar planets and new results from the Kepler space telescope.
7 p.m., DDL, 3255 Alpine, Dexter. Free. 426-4477. [map]

7-8:30 p.m.

�Rebound Rumble: Robotics Demonstration�: Ann Arbor District Library.

FIRST Robotics teams from 3 local high schools show off their robots and discuss how they make them. For teens in grades 6-12.
7-8:30 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555. [map]

7:15 & 9:45 p.m.

"Hysteria": Michigan Theater.

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]

7:30 p.m.

Culinary History Reading Group: Motte & Bailey, Booksellers.

All invited to discuss Camembert: A National Myth, Pierre Boisard�s book that weaves together the culinary and social history of France.
7:30-9 p.m., Motte & Bailey, 212 N. Fourth Ave. Free. 669-0451. [map]

7:30 p.m.

Stark Raving MADrigal Singers.

Every Wed., June 8-Aug 31. Singers of all abilities invited to join in singing madrigals and other Elizabethan part songs in a casual, sociable setting in a private home.
7:30 p.m. (7 p.m. on July 18), location TBA. Free. 973-3264, 994-3438.

7:30 p.m.

�Rock Star of the Bird World: Kirtland�s Warbler�: Washtenaw Audubon Society.

Talk by Grosse Pointe Audubon Society president Bill Rapai, author of the recently published The Kirtland�s Warbler. Signing.
7:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. 677-3275. [map]

8 p.m.

Great Lake Swimmers: the Ark.

Toronto alt-country quintet led by singer-songwriter Tony Dekker whose music channels an array of influences from Hank Williams to Gram Parsons. Tonight the band showcases material from its new CD, New Wild Everywhere.
8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $15 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com), and theark.org; and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]

8 p.m.

�Music in the Park�: Ann Arbor Civic Band Summer Concert Series.

June 20-July 18. A popular local outdoor summer tradition, the 74-year-old Civic Band is led by director Bob Gourley. Bring a picnic and blanket and relax on the grass. Lemonade and popcorn available.

Programs:

June 20: �It's Summertime.�

June 27: �At the Movies.�

July 4th: �Tribute to the USA.�

July 11: �Children's Concert,� with music picked for kid appeal, concluding with the annual Teddy Bear Grand March (bring your bear).

July 18: �Big Bands.�

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8 p.m., West Park Band Shell. Free. 429-5301.

9-11 p.m.

Open Dancing: Swing Ann Arbor.

Every Wed. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring casual or nicer shoes that stay on your feet when you�re active. Preceded by beginning (7 & 8 p.m.) & intermediate (7:30 p.m., 3437 Mason Hall) swing lessons.
9-11 p.m., Michigan Union Pendleton Room. $5 (students, $4). 945-8428. [map]

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