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    Weekly Rehearsal: Washtenaw Women’s Community Chorus

    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 ($175 per semester for those who join; partial scholarships available). [email protected]. 

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    “1A Live with Jenn White”: Michigan Public

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    Live broadcast of a taping of the election issues-focused “If You Can Keep It” segment of NPR’s daily 1A program. Q&A. 10 a.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Free, but preregistration required at michiganpublic.org/events.

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    Blood Drive: Michigan Theater

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    Film screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. 

    Oct. 19: Blood Drive. Screening of a mystery film TBA on a loop throughout the day. Donate your blood any time between noon and 6 p.m. to see the film and kick off an annual competition between U-M and Ohio State. Bring a photo ID. FREE, but preregistration requested at marquee-arts.org/calendar. Noon–6 p.m.

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    Riso Lab: Ann Arbor District Library

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    All invited to use analog tools to create a 2-color design and print it with the lab’s Risograph duplicator, a digital screen printer similar to a photocopier. 5–7 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    “Monday Evening Migration at Matthaei”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance

    “Monday Evening Migration at Matthaei”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
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    Every Mon. All invited to join club member James Weir on a leisurely stroll through the well-maintained dirt paths of the Botanical Gardens to observe migrating warblers, thrushes, flycatchers, cuckoos, and other birds making their way south. Binoculars provided if needed. 5:30–7:30 p.m., 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free. washtenawbna.org.

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    Group Runs: Ann Arbor Running Company (AARC)

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

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    Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club

    Group Ride: Ann Arbor Velo Club
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    Every Mon. Moderate-paced 20-mile ride to Dexter and back, often with a rest stop along the way. Riders must wear a helmet and bring water and supplies to fix a flat tire. 6 p.m. (nonmembers must come 10 minutes early to sign a club waiver), Barton Nature Area, 1010 W. Huron River Dr. Free. annarborveloclub.org.   

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    Rockin Book Club: Dragonfly Earth Essentials: Dragonfly Earth Essentials

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    114 N Main St. Suite 6, Chelsea

    Join Us for Our Very First Book Club: Exploring Sound & Wellness!

    Are you curious about how sound, vibration, and energy impact our everyday health and well-being? Whether you are a longtime wellness enthusiast or simply open to exploring new ideas, you are warmly invited to our very first Book Club gathering!

    We are so excited to kick off this new monthly meetup, and we’d love for you to be a part of it.
    • What We’re Reading: Tuning the Human Biofield by Eileen Day McKusick
    • When: Monday, October 19th at 6:00 PM
    • Where: Dragonfly Earth Essentials
    114 N Main St. #6
    Chelsea, MI 48118

    In this fascinating book, McKusick shares how sound therapy and tuning forks can be used to help reduce stress, restore balance, and support the body’s natural energy fields.
    It’s an exciting topic, especially as sound therapy continues to gain traction. A recent peer-reviewed study showed that sound-based methods can help significantly reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

    There will be demonstrations of good techniques to use singing bowls, chimes, drums, and tuning forks for healing or just out of curiosity. You’ll have the chance to try them out in person during our gathering to see and feel their resonance firsthand!

    Come grab a seat, share your thoughts, and enjoy an engaging discussion in a relaxed, friendly setting. All perspectives are welcome, whether you’ve read the whole book or are just curious. We hope to see you there.

    For more info or to RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ezv5tmema/

    https://www.dragonflyearth.com/

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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. 6–8 p.m. (Mon.–Thurs.) & 1–3 p.m. (Sun.), 401 N. Fourth Ave. Free. (734) 780–7867. 

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    Marco Bruschtein.: El Limon

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    El Limon 2709 Plymouth

    World music–inspired ambient soundscapes by this local guitarist.

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    “Is a River Alive?”: Literati Bookstore Eco Book Club

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    All invited to join a discussion about Robert Macfarlane’s 2025 book that argues that rivers are living entities deserving of recognition in both imagination and law. Led by local poet and WMU environmental studies professor Alison Swan. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. Tickets $5 (can be redeemed for store credit) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567.

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    Group Runs: A2 Runners

    Group Runs: A2 Runners
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    Every Mon. & Wed. Runners of all abilities invited to join a beginner or advanced 3- to 5-mile group run, followed by socializing at a downtown coffee shop. 6:30 p.m., meet at the Kerrytown Clock Tower. Preregistration requested at meetup.com/a2runners. Free. [email protected].   

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    Embroiderers’ Guild of America

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    Stitchers of all abilities and interests are invited to work on their own stitching projects and socialize. 6:30–9 p.m., West Side Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh St. (enter from the back parking lot). Free. [email protected], ega-glr.org/chapters/ann-arbor.

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    “Spirited Away”: Fathom Entertainment

    “Spirited Away”: Fathom Entertainment
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    (734) 973–8424 (Cinemark), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomentertainment.com/events and at the door. Cinemark (4100 Carpenter, Ypsi) & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline). 

    Oct. 17–21: “Spirited Away” (Hayao Miyazaki, 2002). Dubbed (Fri., Sat., & Wed.) and subtitled (Mon. & Tues.) screenings of this Oscar-winning Japanese anime about a girl who must rescue her parents from a haunted bath house. 4 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) and 7 p.m. (Sun.–Wed.).

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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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    Ann Arbor Stamp Club

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    U.S. and worldwide stamp auction. Also, task assignments for the Ann Arbor Stamp Show and Exhibition Nov. 6 & 7. Visitors welcome. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Free. (734) 761–5859, [email protected], annarborstampclub.org.