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Come learn healthy recipes full of veggies, fruit, protein, vitamins and whole grains for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and even desserts!Monday: Breakfast -- Berry, Yogurt & Granola Parfaits, English Muffins, Fruit Jam & Almond ButterTuesday: Lunch -- Black Bean Quesadillas, Mexican Quinoa Soup, Corn & Avocado SaladWednesday: Dinner -- Tofu Lettuce Wraps, Vegetable Fried Rice, Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping SauceThursday: Snacks/Dessert -- Crunchy Garbanzo Beans, Peaches & Cream Smoothies, Chocolate-Dipped Fruit Skewers, Guacamole - Hummus with Veggies & Pita AGES: 8-15 years Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $200/child. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
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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.
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.
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 daysYou can find a registration form at www.hva.orgRegistration Questions Call (734) 477-6785Other Questions Call (734) 477-6781 Or email camp911@hva.org Huron Valley Ambulance, 1200 State Circle. Free. camp911@hva.org www.hva.org [map]
Local painters invite the community to enjoy a range of watercolor works displayed at the Dexter Library through August 19, 2012.This exhibit represents the efforts of eleven local artists who meet on a weekly basis to study watercolor painting. Subjects range from landscapes to portraits, florals to animals and marine life, and much more. Given the current dedication and accomplishments of the group, it is surprising to learn that its origins were decidedly informal. “About three years ago, some of us took a watercolor workshop together, and things just went from there,” explains Angelo Angelocci. “We had fun and we laughed a lot,” adds Ellen Meyer, “so we decided to keep going.” Works are on display throughout the library, with the majority on display on the lower level. Event is free to the public. Dexter Library, 3255 Alpine Street, Dexter. Free. 734-426-4477. laughinggoatarts@gmail.com www.laughinggoatarts.com [map]
Stories and songs in Spanish and English for kids ages 2-5. 11–11:30 a.m., CDL KidSpot, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475–8732. [map]
Daily (except July 4) beginning July 1. Five different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (11:30 a.m. Sat., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun., and 11:30 & 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.) is an exploration of the current night sky. The Little Star That Could (12:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.) is about an average yellow star on a search for a planet of its own to warm who meets other stars on the way and learns about the Solar System. Larry Cat in Space (12:30 p.m. Sat.) is a playful cartoon about an inquisitive cat that learns more than it wanted to know about life in space when it stows away on a shuttle to be with its owner, a scientist on her way to the Moon. Sun, Earth, and Moon (2:30 p.m. Sat. in July) explores the reasons the constellations in the night sky change throughout the year and the moon changes its phase and place in the sky. MarsQuest (2:30 p.m. Sat. in Aug.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it. Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope (2:30 Sun. in July) explores how telescopes work and what they can do. Light Years from Andromeda (2:30 Sun. in Aug.) is an audiovisual show narrated by Star Trek actor Michael Dorn that shows the changes that occurred on Earth during the 2.8 million years it took a light beam to travel from Andromeda.. Various times, Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $5. 764–0478. [map]
The Michigan Chapter of the Women’s Caucus for Art presents “Man Up!”, a national multi-media exhibition that visualizes the essence of power and the notion of “besting” oneself, other artists or men in general. This exhibit features work of women artists including celebrity artist/juror and native Detroiter Suzy Lake.Artists Reception Friday, July 20, 6-9 p.m. U-M Duderstadt Center Gallery, 2281 Bonisteel. Free. exhibitionswcami@yahoo.com [map]
Daily, except Thurs., through Oct. 31. A variety of local performers. Today: band TBA Noon-2 p.m., Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. 665-8001.
Every Wed. All seniors invited to play chess. Refreshments. 1-4 p.m., Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353. [map]
Richard III. This is the perfect play for a year about politics. Richard, the youngest son of the house of York, uses any means necessary to gain the English throne, and what is so remarkable is that he gets the audience on his side. He is ruthless, but admirable is using every political and treacherous trick in the book. If you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in politics, this is the play for you. We are setting this in the 15th Century, and there will be plenty of dramatic combat! Potter Center, Baugham Theatre, 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson. Donation. $14-$39. 517.998.3673. msf@acd.net www.michiganshakespearefestival.com [map]
A Dr. Bob’s Soundschool representative presents a hands-on introduction for kids in grades K-5 (2 p.m.) and teens in grade 6 & up (7 p.m.) to theremins, synthesizers, oscilloscopes, and other electronic instruments. The SoundsSchool is a project of the Bob Moog Foundation, an organization dedicated to honor the legacy of the creator of the Moog synthesizer. Attendees can also try out the upcoming AADL circulating musical instrument collection. 2-3:30 & 7-8:30 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555. [map]
Every Wed.-Sun., June 21-Sept. 1. Michelle Mountain directs Ernest Thompson’s drama about a crabby retired professor and his touchy grown daughter who struggle to come to terms with their frayed relationship on the occasion of his 80th birthday at the family cabin in Maine. Cast: Ian Bejster, David Daoust, Richard Henzel, John Peakes, Jan Radcliff, Rhiannon Ragland, Milo Tucker-Meyer, Tom Whalen. 8 p.m. (Aug. 28 and every Wed.-Sat. except July 11 & 25 and Aug. 8 & 22), 3 p.m. ( July 5 & 26 and Aug. 9 & 23 and every Wed., & Sat. except July 4, and), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. June 21-28 previews: $20 (Wed. & Thurs.), $25 (Fri. eves. & weekend matinees), & $40 (Sat. eve.). After June 28: Tickets $25 (Wed. & Thurs.), $35 (Fri. eves. & weekend matinees), & $40 (Sat. eves.) in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, and by phone. 433-7673. [map]
(Benh Zeitlin, 2012). Apocalyptic drama about a young girl who goes in search of her mother in the midst of a crumbling world in which the polar ice caps have melted and released prehistoric creatures. 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]
(Woody Allen, 2012). Comedy about people living in Italy and the romances and adventures they get into. Stars Penelope Cruz, Woody Allen, Alec Baldwin, Jesse Eisenberg, Ellen Page. 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]
Aug. 1, 8, & 15. All invited for a yoga session. Bring water, a yoga mat or beach towel, and bug spray. 5:15 p.m., meet at the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. Free. Preregistration requested at mbgna.umich.edu. 647-7600. [map]
Vinyasa Flow Class with Company Member Amy Hutchison. June 20th, 5-6:30 pm. Enjoy a beautiful class with this talented teacher. Part of People Dancing's Summer Education Series. Last classes particpants say:"Very relaxing, I had a wonderful time." and "Beautiful, great teacher!"Sundays with Leilani, Tribal Fusion Belly Dance workshops, 7:30-9: July 8 and 22nd, and August 8th, hip scarves and water provided. Each workshop is unique, sensual, musical and wonderful.Tuesday July 10th Hip-Hop with Tony, 2-4 PM. Tony's fresh style will have you poppin"!Wednesday July 11th, 5-6:30, Sculpt and Stretch Workshop with Christina. Leave feeling alive and invigorated.August 22nd-24th, End-of-Summer Repertory, Polynesian (Hula and Tahitian) with Jennifer. Get yourself onto Island Time. Optional performance opportunity. Contact 734-368-7573 for location for Polynesian ONLY.A varied, delightful and alternative dance program. Register in ADVANCE for the 3 or 5-workshop option, an People Dancing & Move for You, 3810 Packard Road, Suite 270. $20-$85. 734-368-7573. peopledancing@comcast.net www.peopledancing.org [map]
Every Tues. Apr. 3-Oct. 29. Fast/moderate-paced 30-mile ide through Milan to the area around Britton-Macon. 5:30 p.m., meet at Saline municipal parking lot, Ann Arbor Rd. south of US-12, Saline. Free. 747-1862.
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]
Show of classic, custom, and muscle cars. Also, live music by longtime local favorites the RFD Boys, an authentic bluegrass band whose shows blend top-notch musicianship with funny between-songs dialogue. Food available from area restaurants, with dining tables in the street. 6-10 p.m., Main St. between Liberty & William. Free. 417-4149, 995-7281.
Every Sun. & Tues.-Fri. All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using standard constructed (Sun. & Thurs.), Elder Dragon Highlander (Tues.), Legacy (Wed.), and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards (except Fri.). 6 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Get Your Game On, 310 S. State. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map]
Every Wed., July 11-Aug. 15. Comics artist Jerzy Drozd, a contributing editor to the online comics anthology sugaryserials.com, leads adults and teens in grade 9 & up in a series of 6 weekly programs exploring illustration and storytelling strategies used by professional cartoonists to create graphic novels, manga and comics. 6-8 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301. [map]
A program of song, dance, and storytelling celebrating friendship by a touring ensemble of Israeli Boy and Girl Scouts. Followed by an ice cream social. 7 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). $5. 971-0990. [map]
All invited to discuss Jacob Tonson, Kit-Cat Publisher, Kathleen Martha Lynch’s biography of the 18th-century British publisher who is best known for obtaining a copyright on Shakespeare’s plays. 7:30-9 p.m., Motte & Bailey, 212 N. Fourth Ave. Free. 669-0451. [map]
Highly regarded singer-songwriter with a crystalline voice whose intimate, edgy songs blend straight-ahead country with alternative rock and new folk. Opening act is Rosi Golan, an Israeli-born pop-folk singer-songwriter now living in Brooklyn. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. $20 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]
Every Wed. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Bring casual or nicer shoes that stay on your feet when you’re active. Preceded by beginning Lindy hop (7 p.m.) and beginning swing (8 p.m.) lessons. 9-11 p.m., Michigan League Vandenburg Room (Aug. 1, 8, & 15) & Ballroom (Aug. 22), & U-M Mason Hall Rooms 3437 & 3330 (Aug. 29). $5 (students, $4) includes lessons. 945-8428. [map]
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