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March 20, 2023

Easter Bunny: Briarwood Mall.
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Easter Bunny: Briarwood Mall.
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Mar. 17–Apr. 8 (times TBA): A chance to take photos (prices TBA) with the Easter Bunny. For up-to-date hours and to reserve an appointment see shopbriarwood.com. Free admission. 769–9610.

“Spring Equinox Sunrise Hike”: Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation.
7:30 am - 8:30 am FreeFree
“Spring Equinox Sunrise Hike”: Pittsfield Township Parks & Recreation.
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All ages invited to join a walk with a township naturalist to greet the sun together. 7:30–8:30 a.m., Lillie Park north pavilion, 4365 Platt Rd. Free. Preregistration required at recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. Registration #831006. 822–2120.

Open Cards and Games: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Open Cards and Games: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Every Mon, Jan. 9- Mar. 31. 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.

Rise and Shine Exercise: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Rise and Shine Exercise: Pittsfield Township Senior Center.
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Every Mon & Fri., Jan. 9- Mar. 31. Free (except as noted) in person weekly activities. Check meeting status before coming. 9-10 a.m., Pittsfield Township Senior Center, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd. Free. recreation.pittsfield-mi.gov. 822–2120.

Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus.
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Weekly Rehearsal: Women’s Chamber Chorus.
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Every Mon., Jan. 23–Apr. 24. All invited to join this independent 30-member local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Ben Gaughran directs; Joshua Marzan accompanies. Concert on Apr. 28. 10–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1432 Washtenaw. Free to visitors ($125 per semester for those who join). womenschamberchorus.com, 665–9271.

“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. Malletts Creek (Mon. 10:30–11:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Tues. 11 a.m.–noon), Westgate (Wed. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.). 

Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
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Preschool Storytimes: AADL.
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Every Mon.–Fri.: Half-hour program of stories and songs for kids ages 2–5 (with caregiver). Pittsfield (Mon. 10:30 a.m.), Downtown & Malletts Creek (Tues. 11 a.m.), Malletts Creek (Wed. 10:30 a.m.), Traverwood & Pittsfield (Thurs. 11 a.m.), Westgate (Fri. 1 p.m. & Mar. 28, 7 p.m.).

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.

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

Duplicate Non-sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Duplicate Non-sanctioned Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.
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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.

 

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.

Today:

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

“Neighborhood Nature Day: Skunk Hollow”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“Neighborhood Nature Day: Skunk Hollow”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
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Mar. 18 & 20. All invited to help with a stewardship workday focused on removal of invasive shrubs and vines. 1–4 p.m., County Farm Park, Medford Rd. entrance near Manchester Rd., Free. Preregistration required at parksonline.ewashtenaw.org. Registration #VOL836101 (Mar. 18) or #VOL836100 (Mar. 20).

Euchre: U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
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.

Today:

Euchre (Mon. 1–3 p.m.) in person.

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

Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
Ann Arbor Area Scrabble Club.
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Every Mon. All invited to play the classic word game, using the 6th-edition Scrabble dictionary. Bring your own set, if you like. 4–8 p.m., Arbor Brewing Company Corner Brewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. Free. burrbarr7@hotmail.com.

“Spring Wreath Making”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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“Spring Wreath Making”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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All invited to make a decorative wreath to celebrate the coming warmth of spring. 5:30–7 p.m., AADL Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley. Free. 327–4200.

“Equinox Mindfulness Hike”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“Equinox Mindfulness Hike”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.
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All invited to join WCPARC naturalist Elle Bogle and mindfulness instructor Julie Woodward for a quiet meditative evening walk to welcome the new season. 6–7:30 p.m. County Farm Park, Medford Pavilion, Medford Rd. entrance near Manchester Rd. Free. Preregistration required at parksonline.ewashtenaw.org. Registration #831006.

“Introductory Woodcarving: Carving Faces”: Ann Arbor District Library.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor, FreeFree
“Introductory Woodcarving: Carving Faces”: Ann Arbor District Library.
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A chance for adults & teens to learn the basics of woodcarving and carve a simple face. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown Secret Lab. Free. 327–4200.

“Monday Lesbo Bingo”
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“Monday Lesbo Bingo”: North Star Lounge
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WHEN I SAY LESBO, YOU SAY BINGO! Lesbo BINGO IS BACK!! Callie and Amy M2 host this once monthly BINGO for Dykes and Dykes at Heart! Drink and Dine as we Dauber our way to Fabulous Prizes! Seating is LIMITED so get here early to get a spot! We will collect donations for supplies and donate all the profits to our favorite LESBO causes!

LIMITED SEATING | RESERVE YOUR SEAT

North Star Lounge, 301 N. Fifth Ave. ,Ann Arbor. $10. nstarlounge.com

Magic: The Gathering: Sylvan Factory.
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Observer EditorObserver Editor
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. 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. 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. Prizes paid in store credit. Various times. Sylvan Factory, 2459 W. Stadium.  Various costs. info@sylvanfactory.com, 929–5877.

“Flora of Middle-Earth: Plants of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Legendarium”: Michigan Botanical Society.
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“Flora of Middle-Earth: Plants of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Legendarium”: Michigan Botanical Society.
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Illustrated talk by University of Florida biology professor emeritus Walter Judd, currently with the University of Minnesota herbarium, about some of the over 140 plants explicitly mentioned and described in Tolkien’s Middle-earth writings, as well as Tolkien’s views relating to stewardship of the natural world. 7 p.m., for URL see michbotclub.org/huron-valley-chapter or email khaw@comcast.net. Free. 718–6114. 

Ann Arbor Stamp Club.
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Ann Arbor Stamp Club.
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Retired engineer and club treasurer Dave Mohler displays stamps from and discusses the postal history of Laos. Visitors welcome. 7:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 100 Arbana (park & enter at the rear of the building), annarborstampclub.org. Free. arbor@provide.net, 761–5859.

Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
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Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.
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Every Monday. 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., Genesis, 2309 Packard. Email tartanandthistlescd@gmail.com to confirm location. Mask and vaccination required. $5. 274–0773.

Comedy Open Mic: The Blind Pig.
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Comedy Open Mic: The Blind Pig.
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Mar. 13 & 20. Performances by up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. To perform, sign up by sending a message on Instagram, bit.ly/comedyblindpig. Age 21 & up only. 8–9:30 p.m., Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. Free. 996–8555.