Calendar of Events
Monday, July 13, 2009
"Exotic Feather Pencil": Ann Arbor District Library.
Craft activity for preschoolers through 5th graders.
AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.
Monday Club: Ann Arbor Salvation Army.
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.
Salvation Army, 100 Arbana. Free. 668-8353.
"Playgroups for Babies": Ann Arbor District Library.
Every Mon. Play group for kids up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. No older siblings. Note: Play days are also offered at the Malletts Creek (Tues., 10-11 a.m., & Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Pittsfield (Wed., 11 a.m.-noon), and Traverwood (Fri., 10:30-11:30) branches.
AADL, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).
American Girl Club: Barnes & Noble.
All girls ages 8-13 invited for craft activities inspired by the stories of the newest American Girl character, Rebecca Rubin, who lives in New York City in 1914. Also, drawing for a Rebecca Rubin doll. Bring your American Girl dolls, if you like.
Barnes & Noble, 3245 Washtenaw. Free. Reservations required. 973-1618.
"Music in the Park": Herb David Guitar Studio.
June 1-Oct. 31. Musical entertainment by a variety of local performers TBA.
Liberty Plaza, E. Liberty at S. Division. Free. 665-8001.
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.
Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Every Mon. All seniors age 55 & over invited to play. Bring a partner. Also, at 1 p.m., mah-jongg (free).
Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $1. 769-5911.
"PokeMonday Tournament": Ann Arbor District Library.
Every Mon. (different branch locations). All kids in grades K-5 invited to bring a Nintendo DS and a copy of Pokemon Diamond or Pearl to compete for prizes in a tournament.
AADL Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-8301, 327-4200.
Writing Group: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.
Every Mon. All seniors invited to read and discuss the poetry, essays, reminiscences, and fiction they have written.
Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.
Bridge: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.
Every Mon. & Fri. All seniors invited to play bridge. Refreshments.
Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.
Art Demos: Hollander's
Artists in residence Alvey Jones and Barbara Brown and WSG Gallery artists
demonstrate their work, including paste paper techniques, bookbinding, silver
leafing, and collograph printing.
Hollander’s, Kerrytown. Free. 741-7531.
Writing Group: U-M Turner Senior Resource Center.
Every Mon. All seniors invited to read and discuss the poetry, essays, reminiscences, and fiction they have written.
Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. 998-9353.
5th Annual Townie Street Party: Ann Arbor Street Art Fair/The Ark.
Dance party with Bill Kirchen & the Hammer of the Honky-Tonk Gods, a Washington, D. C., ensemble led by Ann Arbor native (and former Commander Cody guitarist) Kirchen that plays a versatile mix of hard-core honky-tonk, rockabilly, acoustic swing, and countrypolitan balladry. They are joined tonight by local guitar wizard George Bedard. Opening acts are Third Coast Kings, a local funk band, and Mike Smith & the Cadillac Cowboys, a veteran local country band led by singer-guitarist Smith. Also, a kids art fair, with some 40 local kids ages 6-14 showing and selling their art under a big tent, and a "townie hall" featuring information about the organizations that help support the fair. The party also features kids activities, a showcase of local arts organizations, and sale of food, ice cream, beer, and souvenir T-shirts and cups. Prize drawings.
under tents on North University in front of Hill Auditorium and around the Ingalls Mall fountain. Free. 994-5260.
"A Course in Miracles": Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth.
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.
Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd. Donation. 327-0270
"The Civilized Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
Every Mon. Slow-paced ride, 12-18 miles, to Dexter, with a possible stop for ice cream. Other Mon. rides: "Back Roads Ramble" (9 a.m., meet at 960 Forest Rd. off Country Club Dr., Barton Hills, 663-5060), a slow-paced ride, 12-35 miles, along dirt and gravel roads to Independence Lake and other low-traffic destinations. "Paved Roads Country Roads Ride" ( 5 p.m., meet at Royster Clark, 885 Parker Rd. at Pine Cross Lane just south of Jackson Rd., 426-5116), fast-, moderate-, and slow-paced training rides, 18-24 miles, along country roads west of town.
sharp, Wellington Park, Alice at Bruce St. (off Arborview from Miller). Free. 213-2908.
Stephanie Laurens: Nicola's Books.
This best-selling historical romance novelist reads from Mastered by Love, her new novel about a rich leader of a secret English military operation who would rather marry the aloof mistress of his castle than any of the young debutantes he is encouraged to wed. Signing.
Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.
"Volleyball in the Park": Ann Arbor Ski Club.
Every Mon. through Sept. 28. All adults age 21 & over invited to join a volleyball game. All skill levels welcome.
Burns Park (just east of the picnic pavilion), corner of Wells & Baldwin. Free. 973-2136.
Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
Every Mon. Instruction in a wide range of traditional and contemporary Scottish dances, followed by social dancing. Soft-sole shoes recommended. Refreshments.
location TBA. $5. 769-1052, 425-0241.
Pub Quiz: Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub.
Every Mon. Local high school English teacher Geoff Cost throws out questions for anyone to answer at this popular weekly trivia fest. Prizes.
Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee. 665-2968.
