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    “15th Anniversary Open House”: Maker Works

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    Tours and live demos throughout the woodshop, metal shop, laser area, textiles studio, jewelry studio, and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 3765 Plaza Dr. Free. (734) 222–4911, maker-works.com/openhouse. 

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    Annual Webster Fall Festival: Webster Township Historical Society/Webster United Church of Christ

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    Popular country fair with hayrides (10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., $3 per adult, $1 per child under 12), old-time kids games and other activities, exhibits of antique cars and farm equipment, and trained sheepdog demonstrations (11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 3:30 p.m.). Also, wool spinning and blacksmithing demos, one-room schoolhouse sessions (11 a.m., 12:30, 2, & 4 p.m.), and a craft fair. Also, refreshments for sale, art displays, self-guided tours of the historical buildings, and an exhibition baseball game (1:30 p.m.) using 1860s-era rules between the Chelsea Monitors and the Dexter Union base ball clubs. Live music includes the Dexter Dulcimer Group (11 a.m.), old-time music by the local Stout Hearted String Band (noon), Celtic music from the Foxtree Folk Band (1:10 p.m.), and the veteran Ann Arbor bluegrass band the RFD Boys (4 p.m.). 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Webster Community Hall, 5583 Webster Church & Farrell Rds., Dexter. Free admission (donations accepted). (734) 368–0887, websterfallfestival.org.

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    “Nature Lab”: U-M Museum of Natural History

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    Every Tues.–Sun. All age 6 & up invited into the museum’s labs to use scientific tools and museum specimens. The newest program lets participants try out simulated snake senses (sight, hearing, and smell) to experience the world as if they were a snake. No live snakes. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. (734) 764–0478, ummnh.org.

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    “Seed Swap”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    All invited to take seeds to grow at home, or bring their surplus seeds (in labeled envelopes) to share with others. Flowers, vegetables, herbs, and bulbs are welcome. 1–3 p.m., AADL Downtown, lower level program rm. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    “Ojibway/Anishinaabe Two-Spirit Identity”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Cecelia Rose LaPointe discusses her life as a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibway, as well as her “two-spirit identity,” a term used in Indigenous communities to embrace individuals with diverse gender identities. 3–5 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    Know Obstacles Open Mic & Comedy Hour: Oz’s Music Environment

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    Performers of all abilities invited to play instruments, sing songs, and tell jokes with members of this band comprised of kids and adults with special needs. Hosted by Oz’s owner Steve Osborn. Spectators welcome. 4–5 p.m., 1922 Packard. Free; donations accepted. (734) 662–8283.

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    “Patchwork Visible Mending”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Adults & teens invited to learn some tricks to repair garments with patches, followed by a chance to patch a worn item from home with provided supplies. 4–5 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    “All That I’m Asking” Book Launch: AADL Pittsfield

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    2359 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103

    Join Ann Arbor author Ellen Halter for the launch of her new novel, All That I’m Asking, a coming-of-age story set against the social upheaval of 1968.

    September 26, 4–6 p.m.
    Pittsfield Public Library, Ann Arbor

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    “Full Moon Campfire”: Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy

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    All invited to enjoy a family-oriented campfire (the final one of the season) in one of the largest conservancy-owned nature preserves in southeast Michigan. Bring blankets, chairs, and campfire refreshments; locally cut firewood appreciated. No pets. Come early to walk the trails if you like. 7–10 p.m., LeFurge Woods, 2452 N. Prospect (½ mile north of Geddes), Superior Twp. Free, donations welcome. (734) 484–6565, [email protected].

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    Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet

    Ann Arbor Group Runs: Fleet Feet
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    Every Sun., Tues., & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a run of 3–5 miles along varying routes from different locations. Rain or shine. Dozer Coffee (7 a.m. Tues. & 8 a.m. Sun.), 112 Jackson Plz., (734) 929–9022 & Fleet Feet (7 p.m. Wed.), 123 E. Liberty, (734) 769–5016. Free. fleetfeetsemichigan.com.

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    “Trash Talk”: Washtenaw Zero Waste Coalition

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    See 26 Saturday. Today: A walking tour of the Michigan Stadium (8:30 a.m., meet at gate 1) showcases its zero waste measures, and a Zero Waste Fall Festival (noon–3 p.m., Kiwanis Thrift, 100 N. Staebler), with live music TBA, games, crafts, refreshments, free clothing repair, and tours of the facility. 8:30 a.m., various locations. Preregistration required for each separate event at trashtalktour.org. Free; donations appreciated.