Calendar of Events
Monday, July 27, 2009
Youth Show: Washtenaw County 4-H.
July 26-31. Six days of animal competitions and auctions, plus crafts, exhibits, and contests. Highlights include a rooster crowing contest (8 a.m., July 28), a goat milk-out (8 a.m. & 8 p.m., July 29), a llama leaping contest (2 p.m., July 29), an animal decorator contest (1:30 p.m., July 31), daily equestrian events, and more.
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 429-3145.
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).
"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 Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. 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.
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.
"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.
"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.
16th Annual "Summer Sings": University Musical Society Choral Union.
July 6, 20, & 27 (different programs & locations). All singers welcome to join this venerable local chorus and guest conductors for read-throughs of favorite choral works. Participants practice the more difficult parts of each night's piece and, after a break, sing it in its entirety, with regional professionals singing the solos. No auditions required; music provided. Tonight: Michigan State University music professor Jonathan Reed conducts Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass.
U-M Walgreen Drama Center Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. $5 at the door only. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. 763-8997.
"7 Mondays at 7" Carillon Concerts.
Every Mon., July 20-Aug. 31. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic to outdoor concerts at Burton Tower. Visitors can tour the tower after the concert. Tonight's performer: Naperville (IL) carillonist Tim Sleep.
Burton Tower, Ingalls Mall. Free. 764-0594.
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.
