http://arborweb.com/ Ann Arbor online: news and reference community resource, with the area's best events calendar, Ann Arbor Observer City Guide, comprehensive information on housing, restaurants, government, education, and more, and free classified ads. en-us 2013 Ann Arbor Observer. All Rights Reserved. http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event183082 May. 23, 6 p.m. -- Slow-paced ride, 15-25 miles, through North Campus, Barton Hills, and scenic roads northeast of town. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event188774 May. 23, 6-7:30 p.m. -- Spring training sessions for U19, U16, U14, & U12 field hockey players. U19 & U16 6-7:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays April 23-May 23. U14 & U12 6-7 pm on Tuesdays April 23-May 23. Pre-registation fee are cheaper than drop in rates. Space is limited. Please see our website for more detai... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event184275 May. 23, 6:45 p.m. -- Every Thurs. Fast/moderate-paced 25-mile ride around northeast Ann Arbor that includes some good chances to improve your climbing skills. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event187757 May. 23, 7:30-10 p.m. -- Every Thurs. Dance instructor Cheryl Felt and DJ Amnon Steiner lead a variety of Israeli dancing to recorded music. Easy dances and oldies the first hour, followed by intermediate dances and requests. Beginners welcome. New dances taught each week. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event190589 May. 24, 9 a.m. -- Every Fri. Slow-paced rides, 19, 24, or 40+ miles, with a stop at the Coney Island in Whitmore Lake for a 10:30 a.m. breakfast or early lunch. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event192682 May. 24, 6 p.m. -- "Let's make our future healthier!" Peachy Fitness now offers kids Zumba and Yoga classes. Join us for a FREE open house on May 24th 2013 from 6:00-7:00pm Enter for a chance to WIN 8 class package ($69.00 value) You can enter to win by: coming to the open house, emailing us at info@peachyfitness.com ... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event189037 May. 24, 7 p.m.-midnight -- All drummers invited to join an open drum jam (7-9 p.m. & 11 p.m.-midnight); bring hand drums or borrow one from the studio. The evening also includes a dance meditation practice (9-10:30 p.m.) using dance meditation technique (DMT), with accompaniment by the Tree of Life Drummers, and guided ... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event186866 May. 24, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. -- Every Fri. Lindy hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. Followed at 11:30 p.m. by blues dancing. No partner needed. Preceded at 8 p.m. by beginning lessons. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event192192 May. 25, 9 a.m. -- Every Sat. except July 13. Beginner-friendly slow-paced (22 mile) and moderate/fast-paced (30-80 mile) round-trip rides to the Dexter Bakery. A very popular ride. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cel... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event192642 May. 25, 9 a.m. -- Every Sat., Apr.-Oct. Fast/moderate-paced ride, 40-100 miles, on low-traffic roads in Washtenaw, Jackson, Livingston, and Ingham counties. Brunch stop. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event180211 May. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. -- All invited to shoot around barricades at targets in a simulated self-defense scenario. Bring your own gun and ammunition. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event188895 May. 25, Noon -- Every Sat. All invited to play disc golf at one of Hudson Mills Metropark's 24-hole courses. Beginners are paired with advanced players to create parity. Prizes. Discs can be borrowed at the park office. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event186794 May. 25, 7-10 p.m. -- Balkan, Eastern European, and other dances to recorded music. The program begins with a lesson. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event192256 May. 25, 7:15-9 p.m. -- Skating to Top 40 music. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event187291 May. 25, 7:30-10:30 p.m. -- Reuven AnafShalom, Ed Vincent, and Marlin Whitaker call to live music by a band TBA. Preceded at 7 p.m. by a beginner lesson. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event192226 May. 26, 9 a.m. -- Every Sun. Round-trip rides with various paces, distances, and destinations. May 19: "Hathaway House Ride." Fast-paced 85-mile ride (255-8853) to Blissfield for brunch at the century-old Hathaway House restaurant. Also, a moderate-paced 65-mile ride (255-8853) to the same destination leaves at 10 a... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event192108 May. 26, 11:15 a.m. -- Every Sun. All invited to a very relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event189693 May. 26, 1-3 p.m. -- Every Sun. All invited to try this interactive, free-form dance style that involves a rolling point of contact between two or more people through which dancers give and share weight. It is somewhere between tango, modern dance, aikido, wrestling, gymnastics, and none of the above, and usually takes ... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event189750 May. 26, 6-8 p.m. -- Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English dance. Wear athletic shoes. Note: New location. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130520.html#event189126 May. 26, 8-10 p.m. -- Every Sun. except May 5 & July 28. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including fox-trots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 7 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190307 May. 27, 9 a.m. -- Every Mon. Slow-paced ride, 15-35 miles, along dirt and gravel roads to Independence Lake and other low traffic destinations. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190790 May. 27, 9 a.m. -- Every Mon. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 35–45 or 55–65 miles, to either Stockbridge, Grass Lake, Napoleon, Munith, or Pleasant Lake. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event185774 May. 27, 9 a.m. -- The assembled riders determine the ride's pace and destination. All invited. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190341 May. 27, 5:30 p.m. -- Every Mon. Fast-, moderate-, and slow-paced training ride, 18-24 miles, along country roads west of town. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190237 May. 27, 7 p.m. -- 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. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event188316 May. 27, 7:30-9:30 p.m. -- Every Mon. except Memorial Day. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music. All dances taught; dances this month are particularly beginner-friendly. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190406 May. 28, 9 a.m. -- Every Tues., Apr.-Nov. Moderate-paced ride, 36-40 miles, to Chelsea for breakfast. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190371 May. 28, 6 p.m. -- Every Tues. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 18-30 miles, to Dexter and back. Geared especially, but not exclusively, for women new to riding. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event185182 May. 28, 6 p.m. -- Every Tues. in May. WAS members Lathe Claflin and Mike Sefton or city ornithologist Dea Armstrong lead evening walks at various local birding sites. Bring binoculars and (if you have one) a scope. Clubs, Social Groups, Games, Crafts, & Hobbies Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190808 May. 28, 6 p.m. -- Every Tues. Apr.-Oct. Fast/moderate-paced ride, 25-30 miles, to the west or north. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event188320 May. 28, 7-9:30 p.m. -- Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. 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. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event188388 May. 28, 9:30-11 p.m. -- May 13 & 28. All invited to peer at the night sky through antique telescopes. The Observatory dome can be opened only during mild, dry weather, so check dept.astro.lsa.umich.edu/detroit.php to see if the event has been canceled due to weather conditions. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190502 May. 29, 9 a.m. -- Every Wed. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 19 miles or more along gravel country roads. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190528 May. 29, 9 a.m. -- Moderate-paced 40-mile ride to Chelsea or Whitmore Lake and beyond. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event188482 May. 29, 4 p.m. -- Washtenaw County environmental manager Harry Sheehan and HRWC staffer Ric Lawson lead a hike to learn about the watershed. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190914 May. 29, 5:30 p.m. -- Every Tues. Apr. 3-Oct. 30. 20-mile ride, at various paces, through Milan to the area around Britton-Macon. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190437 May. 29, 6 p.m. sharp -- Every Wed. Moderate/fast-paced 25-mile ride and slow-paced ride, 13-18 miles, to the Dexter Dairy Queen and back. Now in its 36th year, this ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event189997 May. 29, 6:30 p.m. -- Nightfire director Irena Nagler leads participants in a session of movement and meditation in response to elements in the environment--trees, 
grasses, running water, wind, clouds, or anything in its dynamic, multilevel composition. No experience necessary; children must be accompanied by ... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event185905 May. 29, 9-11 p.m. -- Every Wed. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Bring casual or nicer shoes that stay on your feet when you're active. Preceded at 8 p.m. by a lesson. Followed at 11 p.m. by "Late Night @ Silvio's" swing dancing (see Nightspots). Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190954 May. 30, 9 a.m. -- Every Thurs. Moderate-paced ride, 25–50 miles, along the less traveled roads of scenic Jackson County. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event183074 May. 30, 10 a.m. -- Every Thurs. Beginner-friendly slow-paced ride, 10-15 miles, around Ann Arbor neighborhoods to explore the delights of local gardens, parks, and cafes. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event183083 May. 30, 6 p.m. -- Slow-paced ride, 15-25 miles, through North Campus, Barton Hills, and scenic roads northeast of town. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event184276 May. 30, 6:45 p.m. -- Every Thurs. Fast/moderate-paced 25-mile ride around northeast Ann Arbor that includes some good chances to improve your climbing skills. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event187758 May. 30, 7:30-10 p.m. -- Every Thurs. Dance instructor Cheryl Felt and DJ Amnon Steiner lead a variety of Israeli dancing to recorded music. Easy dances and oldies the first hour, followed by intermediate dances and requests. Beginners welcome. New dances taught each week. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event190590 May. 31, 9 a.m. -- Every Fri. Slow-paced rides, 19, 24, or 40+ miles, with a stop at the Coney Island in Whitmore Lake for a 10:30 a.m. breakfast or early lunch. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event186867 May. 31, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. -- Every Fri. Lindy hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. Followed at 11:30 p.m. by blues dancing. No partner needed. Preceded at 8 p.m. by beginning lessons. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event180208 Jun. 1, Time TBA -- All women invited to try out archery and shoot rifles, pistols, and shotguns. Weapons and ammunition provided. This event usually sells out. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event192643 Jun. 1, 7 a.m. -- Every Sat., Apr.-Oct. Fast/moderate-paced ride, 40-100 miles, on low-traffic roads in Washtenaw, Jackson, Livingston, and Ingham counties. Brunch stop. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event191186 Jun. 1, 7:30 a.m. -- City ornithologist Dea Armstrong leads a bird walk amid the tall grasses atop the capped areas of the old landfill site, now a great habitat for grassland birds. Bring your own binoculars, if you have them. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event192193 Jun. 1, 8 a.m. -- Every Sat. except July 13. Beginner-friendly slow-paced (22 mile) and moderate/fast-paced (30-80 mile) round-trip rides to the Dexter Bakery. A very popular ride. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cel... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event188491 Jun. 1, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. -- Meet at Lillie Park North, 4365 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, western side of Haven Lake. Due to high demand, we have scheduled two women's fly fishing classes. Saturday, June 1 Family Fly Fishing Class @ 8:30 AM-noon, Children 11 or older. Adults must accompany children. Women's Fly Fishing Class @ 1 PM-5... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event189844 Jun. 1, 9 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. -- All invited to help city staff maintain the natural areas in various city parks. Also, staffers lead a short nature walk at the end of each workday. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. June 1: "National Trails Day." Help maintain trails at Scarlett Mitchell W... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event189455 Jun. 1, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. -- All invited to join a 3-mile hike through the Arb. Bring water and a snack. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event188896 Jun. 1, Noon -- Every Sat. All invited to play disc golf at one of Hudson Mills Metropark's 24-hole courses. Beginners are paired with advanced players to create parity. Prizes. Discs can be borrowed at the park office. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event189464 Jun. 1, 1-3 p.m. -- Every Sat. LSNC volunteers feed and answer questions about the center's red-tailed hawk, peregrine falcon, and other resident raptors, who may come out of their enclosures to eat. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event192373 Jun. 1, 4-7 p.m. -- Mark Hillegonds calls to live music by a band TBA. For students and people in their 20s & 30s. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Bring clean, flat, non-marking shoes. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event192257 Jun. 1, 7:15-9 p.m. -- Skating to Top 40 music. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event180886 Jun. 1, 8-11 p.m. -- Contras to live music. All dances taught; no partner needed. Wear flat, smooth-sole shoes. Apr. 6: Marlin Whitaker calls to music by Confluence. May 4: Julie Levy-Weston calls to music by Root Cellar String Band. June 1: Glen Morningstar calls to music by the Pittsfield Open Band. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event192380 Jun. 1, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. -- June 1 & 15. Tango dancing to music spun by a DJ. Note: People not affiliated with the U-M must arrive before 9 p.m. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event189204 Jun. 2, 7-11 a.m. -- All invited--from novices to experienced birders--to help take a census of breeding birds in this lovely wooded area between Dexter and Pinckney. The trails are hilly, and mosquitoes can be a problem, so come prepared. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event189551 Jun. 2, 8 a.m. -- Since 1974, the area's biggest running event, this race typically draws thousands of runners from throughout southeast Michigan. Includes a half-marathon, 10-km run, and 5-km run and fitness walk. Awards to the overall winners and top finishers in each age group. All races conclude on Main Street be... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event188492 Jun. 2, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. -- Meet at Lillie Park North, 4365 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, western side of Haven Lake. Due to high demand, we have scheduled two women's fly fishing classes. Saturday, June 1 Family Fly Fishing Class @ 8:30 AM-noon, Children 11 or older. Adults must accompany children. Women's Fly Fishing Class @ 1 PM-5... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event192227 Jun. 2, 9 a.m. -- Every Sun. Round-trip rides with various paces, distances, and destinations. May 19: "Hathaway House Ride." Fast-paced 85-mile ride (255-8853) to Blissfield for brunch at the century-old Hathaway House restaurant. Also, a moderate-paced 65-mile ride (255-8853) to the same destination leaves at 10 a... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event189845 Jun. 2, 9 a.m.-noon -- All invited to help city staff maintain the natural areas in various city parks. Also, staffers lead a short nature walk at the end of each workday. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. June 1: "National Trails Day." Help maintain trails at Scarlett Mitchell W... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event192109 Jun. 2, 11:15 a.m. -- Every Sun. All invited to a very relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport played with a flying disc. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event189469 Jun. 2, Noon-3 p.m. -- Every Sun. All invited to watch frogs, turtles, snakes, rabbits, and more as they hop, crawl, and slither in their homes. LSNC animals include both species native to the region and exotic animals that have been donated. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event189694 Jun. 2, 1-3 p.m. -- Every Sun. All invited to try this interactive, free-form dance style that involves a rolling point of contact between two or more people through which dancers give and share weight. It is somewhere between tango, modern dance, aikido, wrestling, gymnastics, and none of the above, and usually takes ... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event186770 Jun. 2, 2-3:30 p.m. -- . Feb. 24 (2-3 p.m.): "Skins, Scat, and Skulls." Presentation and demonstration walk by naturalist Dave Szczygiel, with specimens from his collection of Michigan animal skulls and skins, on how various creatures use their specialized body parts and how to recognize animal signs in the wild. Mar. 3 ... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event180859 Jun. 2, 2-4 p.m. -- June 2 (2–4 p.m.): "Late Spring Botany: A Hike Along the Huron" (Burns-Stokes Preserve, Zeeb Road at the Huron River just south of Huron River Drive). WCPRC naturalist Fay Stoner leads a walk through this floodplain forest. Wear boots that can get wet. June 8: "Free Fishing" (10 a.m.–noon, Rolling H... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event191160 Jun. 2, 2 p.m. -- It began with a promise to raise awareness of canine cancer one mile, one city, and one person at time. Luke Robinson with his two dogs walked 2000 miles from Austin to Boston to fulfill the promise he made to his dog Malcolm who died from this horrible disease. The 2 Million Dogs Foundation is comm... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event192394 Jun. 2, 2-4 p.m. -- WCPARC naturalist Faye Stoner leads a hike to look for the blue ash with its 4-side twigs, late-blooming wildflowers, ferns, birds, and more. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event189751 Jun. 2, 6-8 p.m. -- Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English dance. Wear athletic shoes. Note: New location. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130527.html#event189127 Jun. 2, 8-10 p.m. -- Every Sun. except May 5 & July 28. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including fox-trots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 7 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190273 Jun. 3, 8 a.m. -- Every Mon. Slow-paced ride, 15-35 miles, along dirt and gravel roads to Independence Lake and other low traffic destinations. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190791 Jun. 3, 9 a.m. -- Every Mon. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 35–45 or 55–65 miles, to either Stockbridge, Grass Lake, Napoleon, Munith, or Pleasant Lake. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190308 Jun. 3, 6 p.m. -- Every Mon. Fast-, moderate-, and slow-paced training ride, 18-24 miles, along country roads west of town. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event192406 Jun. 3, 7:30-9:30 p.m. -- Every Mon. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music. All dances taught; dances this month are particularly beginner-friendly. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190372 Jun. 4, 8 a.m. -- Every Tues., Apr.-Nov. Moderate-paced ride, 36-40 miles, to Chelsea for breakfast. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190342 Jun. 4, 6 p.m. -- Every Tues. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 18-30 miles, to Dexter and back. Geared especially, but not exclusively, for women new to riding. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190809 Jun. 4, 6 p.m. -- Every Tues. Apr.-Oct. Fast/moderate-paced ride, 25-30 miles, to the west or north. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event192413 Jun. 4, 7-9:30 p.m. -- Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. 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. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190473 Jun. 5, 9 a.m. -- Every Wed. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 19 miles or more along gravel country roads. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190529 Jun. 5, 9 a.m. -- Moderate-paced 40-mile ride to Chelsea or Whitmore Lake and beyond. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190915 Jun. 5, 5:30 p.m. -- Every Tues. Apr. 3-Oct. 30. 20-mile ride, at various paces, through Milan to the area around Britton-Macon. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190407 Jun. 5, 6 p.m. sharp -- Every Wed. Moderate/fast-paced 25-mile ride and slow-paced ride, 13-18 miles, to the Dexter Dairy Queen and back. Now in its 36th year, this ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event188660 Jun. 5, 9-11 p.m. -- Every Wed. Swing dancing to recorded music. No partner needed. Bring casual or nicer shoes that stay on your feet when you're active. Preceded at 8 p.m. by a lesson. Followed at 11 p.m. by "Late Night @ Silvio's" swing dancing (see Nightspots). Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190955 Jun. 6, 9 a.m. -- Every Thurs. Moderate-paced ride, 25–50 miles, along the less traveled roads of scenic Jackson County. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190985 Jun. 6, 6 p.m. -- Moderate-paced ride, 25-55 miles, on dirt roads. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190538 Jun. 6, 7 p.m. -- Slow-paced 15-mile ride on mountain or wide-tired road bikes over the lightly traveled, hard dirt roads behind Domino's Farms. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event187742 Jun. 6, 7:30-10 p.m. -- Every Thurs. Dance instructor Cheryl Felt and DJ Amnon Steiner lead a variety of Israeli dancing to recorded music. Easy dances and oldies the first hour, followed by intermediate dances and requests. Beginners welcome. New dances taught each week. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event190555 Jun. 7, 9 a.m. -- Every Fri. Slow-paced rides, 19, 24, or 40+ miles, with a stop at the Coney Island in Whitmore Lake for a 10:30 a.m. breakfast or early lunch. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event188414 Jun. 7, 10 a. m. -- Join us for a day of great golf, fun, prizes, food, and networking! Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event189190 Jun. 7, 7-9 p.m. -- All invited to join in song, chant, and circle dances in joyous affirmation of the unity of the world's spiritual traditions. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event192532 Jun. 7, 8-10 p.m. -- Open dancing to recorded music. Preceded at 7 p.m. by a merengue lesson. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event192533 Jun. 7, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. -- Every Fri. Lindy hop, East Coast swing, Charleston, and Balboa dancing to music spun by DJs. Followed at 11:30 p.m. by blues dancing. No partner needed. Preceded at 8 p.m. by beginning lessons. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event192644 Jun. 8, 7 a.m. -- Every Sat., Apr.-Oct. Fast/moderate-paced ride, 40-100 miles, on low-traffic roads in Washtenaw, Jackson, Livingston, and Ingham counties. Brunch stop. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event188502 Jun. 8, 7:30-9:30 a.m. -- City ornithologist Dea Armstrong leads a bird identification walk through Furstenberg Nature Area. Bring binoculars, if you have them. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event192194 Jun. 8, 8 a.m. -- Every Sat. except July 13. Beginner-friendly slow-paced (22 mile) and moderate/fast-paced (30-80 mile) round-trip rides to the Dexter Bakery. A very popular ride. Note: Riders should be prepared to take care of themselves on all AABTS rides. Carry a water bottle, a spare tire or tube, a pump, a cel... Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event189829 Jun. 8, 9 a.m.-noon -- June 8 & 15. All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. Note: Kids age 15 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Youth ages 16-18 must submit a permission form. Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation http://arborweb.com/calendar/sports__dancing__nature____recreation_130603.html#event183515 Jun. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. -- Programs presented by WRA park interpreter Katie McGlashen (except as noted). Mar. 23: "Geocache Egg Hunt." Learn to use a GPS unit and join a family-oriented hunt for prizes. Bring your own GPS unit, if you have one. Apr. 2: "Spring Break: Nature Detectives." "Animal Tracking" (10 a.m. for grades... Family & Kids' Stuff Sports, Dancing, Nature, & Recreation