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Calendar of Events

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

9:30 a.m.-noon.

Social Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Tues. & Wed. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play bridge. No partner required. Also, Tues. at 10 a.m., Scrabble. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Free. 769-5911.

10-10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Tues. & Wed. Stories and songs for kids age 2 & up (accompanied by an adult). Note: These storytimes are also offered at the Traverwood (Tues., 11-11:30 a.m. & Wed., 6-6:30 p.m.), Malletts Creek (Wed., 10-10:30 a.m.), and Pittsfield (Thurs., 7-7:30 p.m., & Fri., 10-10:30 a.m.) branches. AADL youth department story room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Jewish Older Adults: Jewish Community Center.

Every Tues. Activities begin at 11 a.m. with "Energy Exercise" ($4), a 60-minute exercise program led by Maria Farquhar, followed at 1 p.m. by mah-jongg, cards, board games, and quilting and other craft projects. Also, at 1:30 p.m., Yiddish Tish, a Yiddish conversation group. Homemade buffet luncheon ($3) available at noon. All invited. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free (except as noted). 971-0990.

12:30 p.m.

U-M Exhibit Museum Planetarium.

Daily (except July 4). Four different audiovisual planetarium shows. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m. daily) is an exploration of the current night sky. The Zula Patrol (12:30 p.m. weekdays) is an animated exploration of weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. MarsQuest (2:30 p.m. weekdays and 12:30 p.m. Sat.), narrated by Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, is about the history of the Red Planet and the reasons for our interest in it. Followed by a brief update on current issues about Mars. Origins of Life (2:30 p.m. Sat. only) is an audiovisual show about the prebiotic chemistry of the Universe after the Big Bang, the formation of the stars and solar systems, the first life on Earth, the great extinctions, and the search for extraterrestrial life. U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. $4.75. 764-0478.

2-3 p.m.

"Yo-Yo Wow!": Ann Arbor District Library.

Michigan yo-yo champion Chris Fraser introduces kids in grades 4-8 to basic yo-yo techniques and tricks. AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-8301.

5 p.m.

Warhammer/Warmachine Open Play: Get Your Game On.

Every Tues., Thurs., & Sat. All invited to play these 2 tactical miniatures board games. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.

6 p.m.

"Big Sky Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Tues. Moderate-paced ride, 20-35 miles, along flat, relatively quiet picturesque roads south of Ann Arbor. Other Tues. ride: "Huron River Ride" (6 p.m., meet at Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport, 662-0205, 761-6253), a slow/moderate-paced ride, 18-40 miles, to Dexter and back. meet at York Baptist Church, 1220 Stony Creek Rd. at Platt. Free. 971-5763. 424-2802.

6-9 p.m.

"Quiet City Boston": Ann Arbor District Library.

Purple Rose Theatre artistic director Guy Sanville directs a concert reading of Michael Brian Ogden's dark comedy about a Mafia hit man looking to change his life--a play being considered for the 2010-2011 Purple Rose season. For mature audiences. Followed by discussion. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301.

6 p.m.

"Two of a Kind": 826michigan.

Local children's writer Jacqui Robbins reads from her new children's book about a little girl who must choose between the popular kids and her best friend. Signing. 826michigan, 115 E. Liberty. Free. 761-3463.

6 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Get Your Game On.

Every Sun. & Tues.-Fri. and July 11, 12, 16, 29, & 20 (different programs). All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using a Elder Dragon Highlander deck. Bring your own cards. Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. Free. 786-3746.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

"Knit Happens": Ann Arbor Stitch 'n' Bitch.

Every Tues. All knitters invited to bring their current projects to work on and to swap knitting tips. location TBA. Free. 945-3035.

7-10:30 p.m.

Sweet Adelines County Connection.

Every Tues. All women invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 40-member barbershop harmony chorus. UAW Local 898 Hall, 8975 Textile Rd. (west of Rawsonville Rd. off I-94), Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($20 monthly dues for those who join). 480-8843.

7-9:30 p.m.

English Country Dancing: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.

Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing. Today: Ray Bantle and others call to music by Martha Stokely and Brad Battey. 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. Chapel Hill Condominium clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. (park on Burbank Dr.) $7 (students, $4; children age 13 & under, free). 665-7704.

7-8 p.m.

"Family Camp-In": Ann Arbor District Library.

An evening of sing-alongs, interactive storytelling, and craft activities with AADL librarians. For families with preschoolers through 5th graders. Bring a blanket. Refreshments. AADL Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-4200.

7 p.m.

"Tips for Summer Fun": Washtenaw Whole Foods Market.

Talk by Whole Foods staffer Katie Shafer. Whole Foods Cooking & Lifestyles Classroom, 3135 Washtenaw. Free. Preregistration required. 975-4500.

7-8 p.m.

"Tea Tasting": Zingerman's Delicatessen.

July 7 & 21. With Zingerman's tea expert Jess Piskor. Zingerman's Next Door (upstairs kids room), 422 Detroit St. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Space limited; reservations required. 663-3354.

7-9 p.m.

Ann Arbor Area Writers Group.

Every Tues. All local writers invited to bring samples of their writing to read and discuss. Observers welcome. Arborland Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 665-8194.

7 p.m.

Common Thread Knitters Club.

July 7 & 21. All knitters invited to meet members of this local knitting group and exchange tips. Arborland Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.

7:30 p.m.

Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of SPEBSQSA.

Every Tues. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus. Stony Creek United Methodist Church, 8635 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($130 annual dues for those who join). Newcomers should call in advance: Greg Humbel at 445-1925.

7:30-9 p.m.

"The Swift Path": Jewel Heart Buddhist Center.

Every Tues. through July 21. Talks by Gehlek Rimpoche, an incarnate lama from Tibet who lives in Ann Arbor, or one of Gehlek's senior students. Jewel Heart Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr. (north of W. Ellsworth). $10 (students & seniors, $5). 994-3387.

7:30 p.m.

Spanish Readers Group: Nicola's Books.

All invited to join a discussion, in Spanish, of La Muerte y la Doncella, Chilean writer Ariel Dorfman's play about an ex-political prisoner who thinks her houseguest is the man who tortured her. Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.

8-10 p.m.

German Speakers' Round Table.

Every Tues. All German speakers invited for conversation. Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 453-2394.

8-11 p.m.

"Firefly Funnies": The Firefly Club.

Showcase of top local stand-up comics, along with some improv comedy. Firefly Club, 637 S. Main. $3. 665-9090.

10 p.m.

"Triple Double Trivia": The Arena.

Every Tues. All invited to try a wide-ranging trivia quiz for such prizes as T-shirts, hats, and gift certificates. Bonus points awarded for "stupid human tricks" like drinking beer upside down, dancing to Michael Jackson songs, or inserting an entire fist into your mouth. The Arena, 203 E. Washington. Free. 222-9999.

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