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December 19, 2022

“Anansi the Spider: Re-Spun”: University Musical Society Digital Presentation.
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Dec. 5–23 (all day, online). Three members of the Unicorn Theatre (London)—Afia Abusham, Sapphire Joy, and Juliet Okotie—present classic West African and Caribbean tales using story, song, and dance. A long, long time ago, the cleverest of all the animals in the kingdom was Anansi—trickster, mischief maker, and master spinner of yarns. Recommended for kids from 3 to 9. Streaming available with registration at ums.org/performance/anansi-the-spider. Free. umsyouth@umich.edu, 647–4010. 

“Playgroups for Babies”: AADL.
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“Playgroups for Babies”: AADL.
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Every Mon.–Wed. & Dec. 8. 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), & Dec. 8, 6–7 p.m. (Pittsfield).

Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Fri., Sat., & Mon.–Wed. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Fri. 6:30–10 p.m.: Magic rotating draft, cost varies. Sat. noon–3 p.m.: Intro to Magic: The Gathering, free. Sat. 6–10 p.m.: Commander Pods, casual groups of 4 players, free. Mon. 6:30–10 p.m.: Power Cards, $10. Tues. 6–9 p.m.: MTG Pauper, a fun and fast format for all skill levels, $5. Wed. 5–8 p.m.: Casual Commander, the most popular form of the game, free. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
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Every Mon.–Fri. & Dec. 11. 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), and Dec. 11 1 p.m. (Pittsfield). 

Santa: Briarwood Mall.
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Santa: Briarwood Mall.
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Daily Nov. 23–Dec. 24 (Mon.–Sat. noon–8 p.m. & Sun. noon–6 p.m.). All kids invited to sit with Santa; photos available for purchase. Dec. 11 is “Pet Photo Night” (6–8 p.m.) for 4-legged, leashed, friendly pets that weigh less than 60 lbs. A session for kids with special needs is held before the mall opens on Dec. 4, 9–10:30 a.m. Note: Santa takes breaks 3–4 p.m. Briarwood Von Maur court. Appointments encouraged at simon.com/santa. 769–9610.

Mind Matters Brain Games: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Mind Matters Brain Games: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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Via Zoom at bit.ly/a2braingame, passcode: 739714. Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave., 794–6250). Free.

Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Tai Chi: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.

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Tai Chi (Mon., Wed., & Fri. noon-12:30 p.m.) via Zoom.

Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Walking Group: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.

Today:

Walking Group (Mon., Wed., & Fri. 12:30–1 p.m.) via Zoom.

Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
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Free. Events are either in person at 2401 Plymouth Rd., or via Zoom. For Zoom links see calendar at bit.ly/UMTurnerCal. 998–9353. No meetings Nov. 24 & 25.

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Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person.

“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory.
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“D & D Adventures”: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Thurs., Fri., Mon., & Tues. All age 16+ invited to play Dungeons and Dragons role-playing games. 6–8 p.m. (Thurs.), 6–10 p.m. (Fri.), & 5–8 p.m. (Mon. & Tues.), Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. $10. Preregistration recommended. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
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Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
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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.

Code Lab: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Code Lab: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Dec. 15 & 19. Adults and kids ages 10 & up invited to learn basic coding. Dec. 15: A chance to program a powerful Micro:bit mini computer packed with LEDs, sensors, and a radio transmitter. Dec. 19: Introduction to Web Pages offers a chance to learn basic web coding and page layout with HTML and style sheets. 6–7 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. 327–4200. 

Menorah Lighting: Chabad House.
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Menorah Lighting: Chabad House.
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Lighting of an 8-foot-tall menorah. Latkes, donuts, hot drinks, and glow-in-the-dark crafts. 6 p.m. Liberty Plaza, 310 S. Division St. Free. 995—3276.

Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Sewing Lab: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Dec. 5 & 19. 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, local sewing instructor Rae Hoekstra shows how to use sergers to create a clean seam (Dec. 5) and crafter Amber Adams-Fall demonstrates making covered cords (Dec. 19). 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. 327–4200.

“Grieve Well During the Holidays”: GrieveWell/Saline District Library.
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Dec. 5 & 19. GrieveWell program director Christy Miller leads livestream discussions to help people develop concrete plans for managing grief during the holidays. 7 p.m. (Dec. 5) & 6:30 p.m. (Dec. 19), for URL preregister at GrieveWell.com/calendar. Free. 975–0238.

“Being a Multidisciplinary Artist Working Across Mediums”: Huron River Art Collective Speaker Series.
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“Being a Multidisciplinary Artist Working Across Mediums”: Huron River Art Collective Speaker Series.
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Colombia-born, Washington, D.C.-based artist Katty Huertas speaks, via Zoom, about her work as an artist and designer. 7–8:30 p.m., for the registration URL, see HuronRiverArtCollective.org. Free.

Band Concert: Huron High School.
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Band Concert: Huron High School.
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This high school band performs 20th and 21st century selections, including music by U-M alum Andrew David Perkins and works by Kevin Day, Viet Cuong, and Edward Franco Goldwin. 7:30–9 p.m., HHS Meyers Auditorium, 2727 Fuller. Free. 994–2040.

Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
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Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
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Dec. 5, 12, & 19. Jigs, reels, and strathspeys. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick & friends. All dances taught; beginners welcome. 7:30–9:30 p.m., call 274–0773 for location. Mask and vaccination required. $5.