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January 10, 2023

“Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration”: Chelsea One World One Family.
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“Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration”: Chelsea One World One Family.
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Jan. 9–21. Two weeks of community service activities. Various locations; for info see owofchelsea.org or email OWOFChelsea@gmail.com after Jan. 2. Free. 748–3564.

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“Playgroups for Babies”: AADL.
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“Playgroups for Babies”: AADL.
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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).

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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
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Every Mon.–Fri. & Jan. 17. Half hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 25 (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 & Pittsfield), Fri. 1 p.m. (Westgate), and Jan. 17, 7-7:30 p.m. (Westgate)

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“Sunrise Nature Hike”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
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“Sunrise Nature Hike”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
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WCPARC naturalist Elle Bogle leads a hike to discover the wonders of winter. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you have them. 8:30–10 a.m., Osborne Mill Preserve, E. Delhi Rd. just south of Delhi Metropark. Free. Preregistration required by emailing boglee@washtenaw.org (capacity limited).

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Mahjong: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Mahjong: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Every Tues, 9-11 a.m. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 9-11 a.m., Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd.. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.

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“Birds in Your Backyard”: Huron Valley Sierra Club/The Good Thyme Garden Club.
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“Birds in Your Backyard”: Huron Valley Sierra Club/The Good Thyme Garden Club.
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Slide-illustrated talk by Sierra Club member Phoebe-Lee Burton. 10 a.m., Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Dr. Free. MeetUp.com/Sierra-Club-Huron-Valley. 

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Online Meditation Drop-In: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
10:00 am - 11:30 am Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Online Meditation Drop-In: 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.

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Online Meditation Drop-In (Tues. 10–11:30 a.m.) via Zoom.

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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Natural History Museum.
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“Investigate Labs”: U-M Natural History Museum.
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Every Tues.–Sun., except Jan. 1. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab to use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. Schedule subject to change. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., MNH, 1105 North University. Free. 764–0478.

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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
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Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.
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Every Tues., Thurs., & Fri. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge (Tues. & Fri.) or a 499er game for players with no more than 499 ACBL master points (Thurs.). 1–4 p.m. or so (arrive by 12:45 p.m.), City Club, 1830 Washtenaw Ave. $6 per person. If you plan to come without a partner, email kahanae@yahoo.net or ronmeade@comcast.net beforehand.

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Euchre: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Euchre: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Every Tues., Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 1-3:30 a.m., Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd.. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.

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

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“Inside Michigan Hockey”: WTKA (1050 AM)/ WXYT (1270 AM).
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“Inside Michigan Hockey”: WTKA (1050 AM)/ WXYT (1270 AM).
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Jan. 10, 17, & 31. Sportscasters Al Randall and Fred Pletsch host a live radio broadcast from inside the Pretzel Bell with U-M men’s ice hockey coach Brandon Naurato. 6 p.m., Pretzel Bell, 226 S. Main. Seating limited. Free admission, but must order food & drinks to sit. bit.ly/insideMIbasket. 

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“Our Approach to Literacy”: Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor.
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“Our Approach to Literacy”: Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor.
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Talk by Steiner teachers about Waldorf education’s unique approach to literacy and its relationship to child development. 6 p.m., Rudolf Steiner High School, 2230 Pontiac Tr. Free. SteinerSchool.org.

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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet.
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Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet.
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Every Tues. & Sat. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different Fleet Feet (formerly Running Fit) locations. Rain or shine. 6 p.m. (Tues.), 123 E. Liberty & 8 a.m. (Sat.), 5700 Jackson Rd. Free. 769–5016 (Tues.) & 929–9022 (Sat.).

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BattleTech: Classic: Sylvan Factory.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
BattleTech: Classic: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Tues. All invited to play this fast-paced tabletop miniatures war game. No experience needed; materials provided. 6–9 p.m., Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium Blvd. Free. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. sylvanfactory.com/event-schedule.

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Button Lab: Ann Arbor District Library.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Button Lab: Ann Arbor District Library.
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All invited to have fun turning their drawings or images from old magazines into buttons using AADL button makers. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. 327–4200. 

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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
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Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
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Every Mon.–Wed., Fri., & Sat. All invited to play various forms of the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. 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. 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. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877. 

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“Food Literacy for All”: U-M Sustainable Food Systems Initiative.
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“Food Literacy for All”: U-M Sustainable Food Systems Initiative.
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Every Tues. (except Feb. 28), Jan. 10–Apr. 4. Lecture series. Jan. 10: Panel discussion on “Roots: Food, Power, and the Climate Crisis” with U-M Afroamerican & African studies professor Jessica Kenyatta Walker, U-M School for Environment & Sustainability lecturer shakara tyler, and U-M Sustainable Food Systems project manager Lilly Fink Shapiro. Jan. 17: Climate Justice Alliance coexecutive director Bineshi Albert on “Community Food Systems for Climate Justice.” Jan. 24: Writer and filmmaker Raj Patel, a University of Texas public affairs professor, on The Ants & The Grasshopper. Jan. 31: British chef and writer Fozia Ismail on “Food Culture as Companion.” 6:30–8 p.m. Free. Preregistration required at sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall. Free.

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“Leading with Grace in an Upside-Down World”: Ann Arbor District Library.
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“Leading with Grace in an Upside-Down World”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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Executive coach John Baldoni, author of 15 books on leadership, discusses the interconnection of grace and purpose and their role in finding comity, civility, and compassion. 6:30–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown. Free. 327–4200.

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“Liberation Day”: Literati Bookstore Cultura Book Club.
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“Liberation Day”: Literati Bookstore Cultura Book Club.
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All invited to join a discussion of acclaimed short-fiction writer George Saunders’ new collection of unsentimental, wickedly funny, and exquisitely tuned stories. 6:30 p.m., Literati, 124 E. Washington. Mask required. Free. Preregistration required at literatibookstore.com. 585–5567. 

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“Bluegrass Jam Circle”: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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“Bluegrass Jam Circle”: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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All musicians invited to bring their acoustic instruments to play bluegrass-style music. Vocalists welcome. 79 p.m., Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. $5 fee to cover building rental. a2blugrass.com, 7946250.

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“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active.
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“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active.
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Every Tues. All invited to try to capture a virtual flag by solving a computer security problem (or series of problems), ranging from basic computer to some programming. Led by AHA usage members. Beginners welcome. 7 p.m., for URL preregister at meetup.com/AllHandsActive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@AllHandsActive.org.

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“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active.
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“Capture the Flag”: All Hands Active.
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Every Tues. All invited to try to capture a virtual flag by solving a computer security problem (or series of problems), ranging from basic computer to some programming. Led by AHA usage members. Beginners welcome. 7 p.m., for URL preregister at meetup.com/AllHandsActive/events. Free; donations welcome. info@AllHandsActive.org.

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“Spring Preparation for the Apiary”: Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers.
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“Spring Preparation for the Apiary”: Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers.
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Talk by retired University of Minnesota Bee Lab apiculture technician Gary Reuter. 7–8:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Also livestream available at facebook.com/A2B2club. Free; metered parking.

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English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.
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English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.
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Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught; no partner or experience needed. Bring flat, clean-soled, nonslip shoes (running shoes okay) and your own water bottle. First-timers are asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse Dr. Mask, proof of vaccination, and release of liability required. Suggested donation: $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). aactmad.org/english-country, 665–7704.

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Fantasy and Science Fiction/Theory Reading Group: U-M English Department.
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Fantasy and Science Fiction/Theory Reading Group: U-M English Department.
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All age 21 & over invited to discuss The Bird King, G. Willow Wilson’s 2019 novel about a concubine who escapes the royal Muslim court of Granada and traverses Spain with the help of a clever genie. 7–9 p.m., 3154 Angell Hall. Free. For questions, virtual access: FantasySF@umich.edu.

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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
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Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
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Every Tues. All male and female singers invited to join weekly rehearsals. 7–8:45 p.m., Interfaith Center, 704 Airport Blvd. Masks encouraged, vaccination required to join. Free to visitors (annual dues for those who join). bit.ly/hvharmonizers. info@HVharmonizers.org, 796–7467.

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Pub Sing: Ann Arbor Morris.
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Pub Sing: Ann Arbor Morris.
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Local Morris dancers lead participants in a virtual evening of rousing choruses, drinking songs, sea shanties, and English folk songs. No set program; all welcome to lead any song with a singable, reasonably easy-to-learn chorus. 7–9 p.m., URL TBA. Email bsagan@msu.edu. Free. (908) 721–2599.

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Voices in Harmony.
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Voices in Harmony.
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Every Tues. Female singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 40-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7–8:30 p.m., UAW Local 898, 8975 Textile Rd., Ypsilanti. Mask policy follows CDC guidelines; proof of vaccination required. Free to visitors ($26 monthly dues for those who join). info@voicesinharmonychorus.org, 765–3611.

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“Light Cavalry”: Comic Opera Guild.
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“Light Cavalry”: Comic Opera Guild.
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Screening of a filmed performance by this ensemble of area singers and instrumentalists of its 2013 stage production of Von Suppe’s 1866 two-act comic operetta, the first to feature gypsy themes. The libretto by Karl Costa, set in a 19th-century Austrian village, concerns the arrival of a regiment of hussars, several love intrigues, and buried family secrets. Food and drink available. 7:30 p.m., The Venue, 1919 South Industrial. $10 (ages 18 and under, $5) in advance at a2tix.com and at the door. comicoperaguild.org, 973–3264. 

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“Our Biggest Experiment: An Epic History of the Climate Crisis”: Huron Valley Sierra Club Book Club.
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“Our Biggest Experiment: An Epic History of the Climate Crisis”: Huron Valley Sierra Club Book Club.
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All invited to discuss (via Zoom) Alice Bell’s 2021 book. 7:30 p.m., for URL, preregister at meetup.com/Sierra-Club-Huron-Valley. Free. 971–1157.

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German Conversation.
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German Conversation.
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Every Thurs., and 2nd & 4th Tues. All German speakers, native or non-native, invited for conversation with either or both of 2 long-running groups, the A2 Stammtisch (8 p.m. Thurs.) and the German Speakers Round Table (7:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 10 & 24). Various times, Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. Preregistration for Thurs. A2 Stammtisch requested at heerdeolind@yahoo.com. 812–6375 (Tues.). 

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