Calendar of Events
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
"Basics of Composting": Cranbrook Whole Foods Market.
Lecture-demo by a Whole Foods staffer.
Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. Free. Preregistration required. 997-7507.
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.
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.
"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.
"Simply Effortless Entertaining: Getting from Prep to Party in No Time!": American Business Women's Association.
Cooking demonstration by Pampered Chef consultant Carol Chatiny. Followed by socializing.
Big George's Home Appliance Mart, 2023 W. Stadium. $15 (includes food). Reservations required by July 15. 972-6390.
"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.
"Music and Motion": Ann Arbor District Library.
Local early childhood educator Gari Stein, director of Music for Little Kids, and Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra double bassist Erin Zurbuchen lead kids from babies through age 5 (accompanied by an adult) in a program that includes storytelling and dancing to live music. Participants also learn about the instruments. Accompanist is pianist Kathryn Goodson.
AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301.
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.
"Up from Ashes": Ann Arbor District Library.
Screening of this new documentary about the construction of the AADL Traverwood Branch, which was built from hundreds of ash trees that had been devastated by the emerald ash borer. Followed by a discussion led by the film's director, Bill Kubota.
AADL Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-4200.
"Cornman Farms Heirloom Harvest Dinner": Zingerman's Roadhouse.
Zingerman's Roadhouse chef Alex Young hosts a dinner showcasing heirloom vegetables from his multi-acre garden, including tomatoes, beans, possibly corn, and more.
Zingerman's Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson. $45. Reservations required. 663-3663.
English Country Dancing: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.
Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing. Today: callers Bronwen Gates and Arlene Kindel with music by Childgrove. 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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
"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.
"Threats to the Great Lakes: What We Can Do to Keep Them Great": Huron Valley Sierra Club.
Talk by club member Melissa Damaschke. Refreshments.
U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. 647-7600.
Annual Summer Lecture Series: Zen Buddhist Temple.
July 14, 21, & 28. A series of 3 lectures by different members of the local Zen Buddhist Temple. Today: Nicole Bishop, Joslyn DeVinney, and Debra Moss discuss "Women and Buddhism."
Zen Buddhist Temple, 1214 Packard at Wells. Donation. 761-6520.
German Speakers' Round Table.
Every Tues. All German speakers invited for conversation.
Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 453-2394.
"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.
