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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. (Apr. & May) & 8 a.m. (June-Aug.), meet at 960 Forest Rd. off Country Club Dr., Barton Hills. Free. 663-5060.
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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]
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]
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]
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.
Aug. 24-26. Aug. 24: “Just Dance! Wii.” Dancing on cobalt flux pads for 6th graders through adults. Aug. 25: “Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart Double Dash.” For 6th graders through adults. Prizes. Aug. 26: “Game + Watch: Pirate Party.” All 9th graders through adults invited to play pirate video games and watch a pirate movie. Also, attendees invited to guess what movie will be shown and wear a costume related to it. The library offers this clue as to the movie to be shown: “games might include battles over pirate treasure, crazy inventions, and truffle shuffle.” Prizes. Popcorn & soda.. 6-8:30 p.m. (Aug. 24), 1-5 p.m. (Aug. 25), & 1-4 p.m. (Aug. 26), AADL multipurpose room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555. [map]
(Olivier Nakache & Eric Toledano, 2011). Comedic drama about an aristocratic quadriplegic hires a young man from the projects to be his caretaker. French, subtitles. 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]
(Todd Solondz, 2011). Drama about the romance between 2 thirty-somethings--an avid toy collector and a woman who’s the dark horse of her family. 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. 16, 21, 27, & 28. Topics include “Back to School: Quick, Easy, and Delicious Seafood Meals” (Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m.), “Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan” (Aug. 21, 7 p.m.), “Baking Bread: Loaf Pan and Sandwich Breads” (Aug. 27, 6 p.m.), and “Health Starts Here: Fall Favorites” (Aug. 28, 5 p.m.). Various times, Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. $5 (Aug. 16 & 21) & $10 (Aug. 27 & 28). Preregistration required. 997-7500. [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]
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]
Every Mon. Cyclists invited to join club members on this easy-paced ride of 20-30 miles. 6 p.m., meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. aavc.org. [map]
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a rapidly growing way to support local farmers and have access to the freshest produce. You sign up for a share of the farmer’s crop, and receive a box of vegetables (and fruits when available) once a week, typically from late spring to fall. But after picking up your share, it can sometimes be challenging to know what to do with that week’s bounty. Worry no more! In this class, we will take common seasonal produce found in your CSA box and teach you great ways to showcase each item. From June greens to October squash and everything in between!*Due to our wonderfully sporadic Michigan climates, certain fruits and vegetables may be switched out with something that is more perfectly ready for consumption. Mother Nature will decide the fate of these classes without prior notice!August: Tomatoes, Corn, Melon, Potatoes, Peaches, Green Beans, etc.Register online at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $65/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
All invited to join a discussion of the introduction and first few chapters of Linda Bacon’s Health at Every Size. Followed by a chance to pick future selections for this new book club devoted to reading books about fat, body image issues, and the Size Acceptance movement. 6:30 p.m., Nicola’s Books, 2513 Jackson, Westgate shopping center. Free. (517) 316-6813. [map]
Performance of dance, poetry and storytelling. Optional audience participation in a dance in the water, a sunset movement meditation, and freestyle dancing to live percussion.Please arrive by 6 PM to be oriented for the water dance. Footwear recommended. Children who participate must be accompanied by an adult.Music by multi-instrumentalist and percussionist Curtis Glatter.Rain date: August 29. Island Park, 1450 Island Drive. Donation/Free. 734 996-1772. birena@umich.edu www.twofeather.com/nightfire [map]
Every Mon. All invited to read from and discuss this popular Foundation for Inner Peace metaphysical book. Also, local social worker Lorraine Coburn leads a study group on the book, every Thurs., noon-1:30 p.m. 6:45-8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. Donation. 327-0270. [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]
Every Mon. A series of concerts by area organists. Aug. 6: First United Methodist Church organist Naki Kripfgans performs works by Bach, Takeshi Kondo, and Henri Mulet. Aug. 13: David Banas, Keilor Kastella, Monte Thomas, and Stephanie Yu—all students of U-M organ professor James Kibbie—perform works by Bach, Buxtehude, Mushel, and Tournemire. Aug. 20: Shin-Ae Chun.Aug. 27: St. Francis organist Ted Emch performs works by Couperin, Langlais, Bach, and Sousa, as well as an improvisation based on a submitted theme. . 7 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi, 2250 E. Stadium. Donation. 769-2550, 821-2124. [map]
New York City psychologist Darcy Lockman discusses her new memoir about the year she spent training as a psychologist at the poorly-run Kings County Hospital, where the death of a patient in the psychiatric emergency room was described by the New York Post as a “Dickensian nightmare.” Writer Susan Baur says, “Reading Brooklyn Zoo is like getting a nightly e-mail from your best friend as she explores the far side of the moon.” Signing. 7 p.m., Nicola’s, 2513 Jackson, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600. [map]
Talk by Preserving Traditions founder Emily Springfield. 7-8 p.m., CDL McKune Room, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475–8732. [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. 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.
Traditional Irish music by this young quintet made up of University of Limerick students. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. $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]
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