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August 29, 2022
U-M Museum of Natural History Planetarium & Dome Theater.
Daily. Three different audiovisual planetarium shows suitable for all ages. Expedition Reef (12:30 p.m.) reveals the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea,” the world’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems. The Sky Tonight (1:30 & 3:30 p.m.) is an exploration of the current night sky, with tips on how to find the cardinal directions, constellations, and planets on your own. Tales of the Maya Skies (2:30 p.m.) immerses viewers in the wonders of Mayan science, examining how Maya scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics that enabled them to predict solstices, solar eclipses, weather patterns, and planetary movements. Various times, U-M MNH, 1105 North University. Check ummnh.org for the latest Covid protocols. $8. Limited capacity. 764–0478.
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“St. Patrick’s Dirt Road Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
Every Mon. Slow/moderate-paced 21-mile ride to Independence Lake on mostly dirt roads. 10 a.m. sharp, meet at Old St. Patrick Catholic Church, 5671 Whitmore Lake Rd. Free. steucy@aim.com.
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“Playgroups for Babies”: Ann Arbor District Library.
Every Mon.–Wed. For kids up to 24 months (with caregiver). No older siblings. Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Tues. 11 a.m.–noon (Traverwood), Wed. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.
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Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.
Every Mon.–Fri. (except Aug. 1): Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library. Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2—5 (with caregiver). Mon. 10:30 a.m. (Pittsfield), Tues. 11 a.m. (Downtown), Wed. 10:30 a.m. (Malletts Creek), Thurs. 11 a.m. (Traverwood), Fri. 1 p.m. (Westgate). Free. 327–4200.
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“Monday Noon Dexter Ride”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
Every Mon. Slow/moderate-paced rides, 10 to 30 miles, around B2B Trails in Hudson Mills and Dexter Huron Metroparks. Noon sharp, meet at Forest Lawn Cemetery parking lot, corner of Broad & Grand, Dexter. Free. 426-5116.
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. 30 min. online lesson on gentle Tai Chi for older adults. Beginners welcome. 2401 Plymouth Road. For URL, go to bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. For more information, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.
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Duplicate Non-sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Mondays 12:30–3:30 p.m. $3; members, $2. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Free (except as noted) weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming.
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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
(Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m.) via Zoom. For URL, go to bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. For more information, email info.tswp@umich.edu or call 998-9353.
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Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person. U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program. 2401 Plymouth Rd. Free. bit.ly/UMTurnerCal, 998–9353.
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Unlock Your Money- Free Live Zoom Call: creating beyond
Do you get all tangled up when it comes to money? Is your money tangled in the past? Is your money tangled in the future? Is your money tangled by your family? Do you get all locked up in other people’s expectations of money? What are your money expectations? What does your family expect with money? What do your friends expect with money? What does your significant other expect with money? What if all this could start unraveling in a way that would unlock your money flow, and you could be aligned with money? Would you choose It? Would you allow it? Would you receive it? Can we take a deeper look into these thoughts, feelings, emotions, patterns, programs, stories, and triggers? To get the call-in details signup for the creating beyond email list at creatingbeyond.com
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“Dramarama!”: Ann Arbor District Library.
Aug. 29 (2–3 p.m.): “Dramarama!”: Ann Arbor District Library. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Civic Improv co-producer Ashley Hughes leads kids ages 9-18 in improv games. No experience necessary. AADL Traverwood. Free. 327-4200.
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
Every Mon. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 5th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 5-9 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. burrbarr7@hotmail.com.
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“Focus on Women”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
Every Mon. Moderate-paced ride, 20 miles or more, along the Huron River and B2B Trail. Geared toward women new to riding. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Barton Nature Area parking lot, W. Huron River Dr. near Bird Rd. Free. Preregistration recommended at bit.ly/aabtsfocusonwomen. (248) 880–9775.
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“Just Another Modern Monday”: Sylvan Factory.
Every Mon. All invited to play the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Prizes paid in store credit. 6—9 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. $10. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929—5877.
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“Sewing Lab”: Ann Arbor District Library.
Aug. 15 & 29. All invited to get basic sewing help with their unfinished projects or learn how to use the AADL sewing machines. Bring your own sewing machine, if you wish. No experience necessary. Also, sewing instructor Rae Hoekstra demonstrates how to cut out patterns (Aug. 15) and local crafter Amber Adams-Fall shows how to sew mitered corners (Aug. 29). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327–4200.
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Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club.
Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire 6 p.m., Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport. Free. annarborveloclub.org.
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“Nobody Is Protected: How the Border Patrol Became the Most Dangerous Police Force in the United States”: Literati Bookstore/Ann Arbor District Library.
University of Hawai’i geography and environment professor Reece Jones, a Guggenheim Fellow who frequently writes about border issues, discusses his latest book, a history of the U.S. Border Patrol from its bigoted and violent Wild West beginnings through the legal precedents that have unleashed today's militarized force. 6:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 585–5567.
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“Only Yesterday”: Fathom Events.
Fathom Events. Special screenings in local theaters with reduced capacity. For updated schedule, see FathomEvents.com/events. $12.50 (unless otherwise noted) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter, 973–8424), Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline, 316–5500).
Aug. 28 & 29: “Only Yesterday” (Isao Takahata, 1991). Dubbed (Sun.) & subtitled (Mon.) screenings of this Studio Ghibli Japanese anime about a woman in her late twenties looking back on key moments from her childhood. Ann Arbor 20 only. 3 p.m. (Sun.) & 7 p.m. (both days).
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Zouk Social Practice Party: The Dance Pavilion.
Every Mon. Zouk dancing to recorded music. No partner or experience necessary. 9–9:45 p.m., Dance Pavilion Studio, 1918 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. $15. TheDancePavilion.com, 369–9700.
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