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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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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 learn some tried and true classics (from scratch) that everyone loves!!Monday: Corn Chowder, Cheeseburgers, Rootbeer FloatsTuesday: Roasted Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese, Chocolate Chip Ice CreamWednesday: Real Fish Sticks with Tartar Sauce, Cole Slaw, Watermelon CoolersThursday: Mac-n-Cheese, Corn on the Cob, Chocolate Chip CookiesAGES: 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]
Every Mon., June 25-Aug. 6. Art activities for kids ages 6-12. 2 p.m., SDL, 555 N. Maple, Saline. Free. Preregistration required. 429-5450. [map]
A Leslie Science and Nature Center naturalist shows and discusses the center’s resident live raptors. 11 a.m.-noon & 1-2 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-8301. [map]
Family film screenings. Bring a pillow to sit on; popcorn provided. June 11: Dolphin Tale, a family drama about an effort to save the life of an injured dolphin. June 25: The Muppets, a 2011 musical comedy in which the Muppets must save their theatre from a greedy oil tycoon. July 9: Puss in Boots, Chris Miller’s charming 2011 animated film about a swashbuckling cat who's pitted against 2 murderous outlaws in possession of legendary magical beans which lead to great fortune. 2 p.m., CDL KidSpot, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475–8732. [map]
Bess Kargman's 2011 documentary that follows 6 young dancers as they prepare for a worldwide ballet competition. 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]
Wes Anderson's 2012 unconventional comedy about a 1960s New England town that's turned upside down when a young boy and girl from the town run away together. 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]
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 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]
Lori Fithian, a local drummer and drum teacher, leads a drum circle. Instruments provided, or bring your own. Kids welcome. Preceded at 6:45 p.m. by a brief drum lesson. 7-9 p.m., Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, 114 S. Main. Free. 426-7818. [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]
June 24-27. A new play by a different Michigan playwright each night. June 24: The Queen of Spades, Joel Gross’s adaptation of the Pushkin story about an army officer driven to murder and madness by greed.June 25: Hungry, Lia Romero’s drama about a teen struggling with her weight and the pressures of adolescence who adopts a hungry Minotaur as her playmate. June 26: The Renaissance Man, Joseph Zettelmaier’s retelling of Macbeth set in a Renaissance Faire. June 27: Catbird, Kim Carney’s drama about a disgruntled playwright who holds a theatre critic captive after he gives her play a bad review.. 7 p.m., Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. $10 suggested donation, or whatever you can afford to pay. 663-0681. [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]
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: Ann Arbor–based composer, filmmaker, and legendary 70s rock guitarist Ivan Kral—who played with the Patti Smith Group—reads Philip Shaw’s essay on Patti Smith’s Horses. 7-9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington. Free admission. 994-5999. [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.
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. 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.
Highly regarded Ann Arbor-bred singer-songwriter who writes vividly imagined, emotionally intimate folk-style story songs. A fine fingerstyle guitarist, she’s also a captivating singer, with a voice that’s been described as blending “the throaty smoothness of early Joni Mitchell with a distinctive inflective twang that is closer to Lucinda Williams.” Tonight, Gallup’s solo set is followed by a set by Hat Check Girl, her new duo project with NYC songwriter Peter Gallway. The duo’s debut CD, Tenderness, sets their songs in a bed of layered electronic textures. 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]
Lawrence Kasdan's 2012 drama about a woman who loves her dog more than her husband. Then her husband loses the dog. Stars Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, and Dianne Wiest. 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]
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