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    Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus

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    Every Mon. All invited to join this independent local women’s chorus to sing an eclectic program, including classical, folk, Broadway, pop, and jazz. Joshua Marzan directs. 9:30–11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, rear ground level, 1432 Washtenaw Ave. Free to visitors (dues for those who join; scholarships available). [email protected].

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    Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center

    Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center
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    Every Mon. & Thurs., except Nov. 26. Play open to all skill levels age 18 & up, both non-ACBL-sanctioned (Mon.) and ACBL-sanctioned (Thurs.). 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Mon., $5) & noon–3:30 p.m. (Thurs., $9); $1–$2 less for AASC members. 1320 Baldwin. (734) 794–6250, a2gov.org/senior, annarborbridge.com.

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    Michigan Marching Band Practice

    Michigan Marching Band Practice
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    Every Mon.–Thurs., except Nov. 24–26. U-M’s highly disciplined 200+ member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on the new Elbel Field (across the street from the old Elbel Field). All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 1–2 hours. 4:45 p.m., Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.

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    “Button Lab”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    A chance for adults & kids age 12 & up to make fun buttons using AADL button makers and their own pictures or images from the AADL collection of old magazines. 5–6 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.  

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    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company

    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company
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    Every Mon., Thurs., & Sat. (different AARC locations), except Nov. 26. Runners of all abilities invited to join a 5K mapped route (Mon. & Thurs.) or either a beginner or advanced group run (Sat.). Corner Brewery (6 p.m. Mon.), 720 Norris, Ypsi.; AARC Colonnade (6 p.m. Thurs.), 901 W. Eisenhower; and AARC Traver Village (7 a.m. Sat.), 2621 Plymouth Rd. Free. annarborrunningcompany.com.

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    “Beginner Needle Felting: Snow Hares”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Adults & teens invited to learn needle felting basics, then make a wool rabbit to take home. Involves the use of sharp needles. This craft will take the entire time to complete. 6–7:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    Drop-in Knitting: Spun

    Drop-in Knitting: Spun
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    Every Sun.–Thurs. (different times). All invited to work on their knitting, crochet, weaving, and embroidery projects. 1–3 p.m. (Sun.) & 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867.

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    “Don’t Stop Snowing”: Literati Bookstore

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    Acclaimed Massachusetts-based writer Gabriel Bump discusses his new book, an intensely personal novel about a directionless recent graduate living in Buffalo (NY) as he struggles to accept himself. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Free. (734) 585–5567.

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    U-M Women’s Basketball

    U-M Women’s Basketball
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    Game vs. UConn. The U-M also has home games this month against Wright State (Nov. 8, 2 p.m.), Niagara (Nov. 18, 7 p.m.), & Southern Indiana (Nov. 30, 7 p.m.). 6:30 p.m., Crisler Center. Tickets $8–$12 in advance at mgoblue.com & at the gate. (734) 764–0247.

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    Paul Keller Orchestra.: Zal Gaz Grotto

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    Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor

    Award-winning 14-piece big band led by bassist Keller and featuring vocalist Sarah D’Angelo and occasional guest vocalists. Also, each week features a middle set by a guest college or high school student ensemble.

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    Comedy Show: The Blind Pig

    Comedy Show: The Blind Pig
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    Every Mon. Performances from up to 15 aspiring stand-up comics from around the state. Local comics emcee. Age 21 & up only. Free candy. 8–9:30 p.m., 208 S. First St. Free. (734) 996–8555.

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    Open Stage.: Ark

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    Ark 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor

    All acoustic performers invited. Fifteen acts are selected randomly from those who sign up (doors open 7:30 p.m.) to perform 8 minutes (or 2 songs) each. The most talented and popular Open Stage performers are offered their own evenings at the Ark. $3 (members & students, free) at the door only.

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    Skeleton Drive.: Ziggy’s

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    Ziggy’s 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Emo-punk band from Northeast Ohio. Openers: the Detroit-area all-female hardcore band Pillow Princess,  the Ypsi spooky folk-punk band Closet Ghost, and the young local pop-punk trio The Vitascopes.

     

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    Rockin’ for the Hungry: Food Gatherers/Ann Arbor’s 107one/Kroger

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    400 S. Maple Rd, Ann Arbor

    Join Food Gatherers and Ann Arbor’s 107one December 1st – 5th outside of the Westgate Kroger (Maple Rd.) for Rockin’ for the Hungry – Food Gatherers’ largest fundraising event of the year. Help raise 1.5 million meals to meet the increased need for food in our community. Your gift will be matched by generous sponsors, so every dollar provides the equivalent of 4 meals! foodgatherers.org

    https://www.foodgatherers.org/get-involved/events/rockin/

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    “Come As You Are” Memory Café: Dementia Friendly Services: AARP Michigan

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    First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor MI

    Memory Cafés are comfortable social gatherings in dementia friendly venues that allow people experiencing memory loss and a loved one to connect, socialize, and build new support networks. Cafés are free and all are welcome. Co-sponsored by AARP Michigan.

    www.dfsmi.org

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