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“Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy
MoreFri. Sept. 4 & 18 and every Sat. & Sun. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show some barnyard buddies, including a Highland cow, a chicken, a Flemish giant rabbit, and a miniature donkey at 7:30 p.m. On Sat. & Sun., staffers show the cow, chicken, and rabbit at 1 & 4 p.m., and the donkey at 2 & 3 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. 7–9 p.m. (Fri.) and noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $15 (kids ages 2–12, $13; under age 2, free) cash or credit at the door only. (734) 929–9324, thecreatureconservancy.org.
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Nisson Glass Art
MoreArt show and sale in a garden. Proceeds benefit the Ann Arbor Art Center’s public art program. Noon–5 p.m., 1227 Lutz. Free admission. [email protected].
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Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory
MoreEvery Sun. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on Sept. 6 game playtesting with Michigame Design Lab (2 p.m.), during which players are invited to try out new board & card games from local designers Bruce Bielawa & Joe Hopkins and provide feedback. Noon–6 p.m., 2459 W. Stadium. Free. sylvanfactory.com.
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“Over the Garden Wall Inspired Decoration”: Ann Arbor District Library
MoreAll invited to make a pumpkin head Halloween decoration inspired by this popular cartoon series. 1–2 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.
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Storyfest Family Fun Event
MoreAll age 4 and up invited to listen to stories told by storytellers Beverly Black, Jane Fink, and Jennifer Otto, emceed by Daryl Mickens. 1-2 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free.
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“Ecological Restoration Workday”: Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance
MoreAll invited to help improve bird habitats by maintaining trails and clearing invasive shrubs at the WBNA Searles Nature Preserve. Dress for the weather; bring leather work gloves and water. Tools and know-how provided; bring your own tools, if you’d like. 1–3 p.m., Searles Nature Preserve; park along Bolla Rd., ¼ mile west of Stony Creek Rd., Ypsi. Free. washtenawbna.org.
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Drop-in Knitting: Spun
MoreEvery 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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U-M Women’s Soccer
MoreMatch vs. Georgia Southern. The U-M also has home games this month against Washington (Sept. 24, 7 p.m.) and Nebraska (Sept. 27, 1 p.m., $9–$11). 7 p.m., U-M Soccer Stadium, 2250 S. State. $2–$6 (groups of 10 or more, $3 per person; kids 5 & under, free). Exhibition games, free. (734) 764–0247, mgoblue.com.
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Climate Week: University of Michigan
MoreSept. 27–Oct. 3. A week of speeches, forums, fairs, and more. Today’s Harvest Fest includes music, games, food, and farm tours. 1–4 p.m., Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Complete calendar at climateweek.umich.edu/calendar.
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“Sharon Mills Open House Tour”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission
MoreSept. 20 & 27. Docent-led tour of historic building and grounds along the River Raisin, which includes a hydroelectric generator that was one of many Southeast Michigan facilities that comprised Henry Ford’s Village Industry project. 1–5 p.m., Sharon Mills County Park, 5701 Sharon Hollow, Manchester. Free. 971–6337.
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“Walking with Whales Tour”: U-M Museum of Natural History
MoreEvery Sun. Thirty-minute tour that uses the museum’s specimens to tell the story of prehistoric whales and dolphins, who had 4 limbs and walked on land. 1:30 p.m., 1105 North University. Free. Limited capacity. Sign up at the welcome desk. (734) 764–0478.
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“America’s Story: Opportunity, Diversity, and Belonging Across 250 Years”: Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
MoreTalk by Dexter genealogist Katherine R. Willson, author of The Genealogist’s Guide to Grand Rapids, Michigan, followed by a writing exercise (3:15) using a provided workbook, prompts, and small group discussion to write short accounts about our ancestors. 1:30 & 3:15 p.m., Trinity Health Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott, parking lot P, Ypsi. Also via livestream; for URL email [email protected] by Sept. 25. Free.
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50th Anniversary Celebration: Ann Arbor Morris
MoreThis venerable Ann Arbor traditional English dancing troupe celebrates its 50th birthday with short performances around town today, including at the Sunday Artisan Market (1 p.m.), at the intersection of Main and Liberty (2 p.m.), and other locations TBA. 1 p.m., Kerrytown Farmers Market pavilion and other locations, check tinyurl.com/a2morris for updated schedule. Free. [email protected].
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“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”: Michigan Theater
MoreFilm 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.
Sept. 27: “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (Peter Jackson, 2002). Extended version of this fantasy sequel in which hobbit Frodo Baggins and his loyal companion Sam continue their quest, aided by the treacherous Gollum. 1:30 p.m.
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Sunday Drop-in Tour: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
MoreEvery Sun. Docent-led tours exploring the museum’s collection of statues in “Statue Sunday” (Sept. 6), “Animals in the Ancient World” (Sept. 13), a look at connections between Mediterranean cultures in “Connections in the Ancient World” (Sept. 20), and “Highlights of the Kelsey” (Sept. 27). 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.
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“Michigan Mosses”: Waterloo Natural History Association
MoreMSU ecology professor Jeremy Hartsock leads a hike to learn the basics of moss and liverwort field identification using a hand lens and patterns of moss ecology. 2–3:30 p.m., Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush, Chelsea. $2 (families, $5); preregistration required at [email protected] (include name, phone number, and number of attendees). $15 Michigan recreation passport ($20 at the gate) required.
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“Bastard”: Purple Rose Theatre Company
MoreEvery Wed.–Sun., Sept. 24–Dec. 20. Rhiannon Ragland directs retired Detroit newscaster and playwright Devin Scillian’s family comedy-drama about a conflict between brothers—an aging country rocker and a buttoned-down finance guy—after their mother’s death. Adult language and subject matter. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Sat. & Wed.). 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $31.50–$52.50 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, (734) 433–7673, & (if available) at the door. Discounts available.
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Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild
MoreAll invited to listen to guild members swap stories or bring their own to tell. 2–4 p.m., Schuler Books, Westgate Shopping Center. Free. annarborstorytelling.org.
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Dharma Disc Golfers: Jewel Heart Buddhist Center
MoreAll invited to play 9 or 18 holes. Discs available for those who don’t have them. Weather permitting; ground may be muddy. 2–4 p.m., Mary Beth Doyle Park, 3500 Birch Hollow. Free. [email protected], jewelheart.org/chapters/ann-arbor.
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Toys Made in Michigan: Dexter Area Historical Society
More3443 Inverness Street, Dexter
Places like Detroit, Ludington, and Walled Lake in Michigan played a major role in 20th century toy manufacturing. Tim VanAken will talk about the companies and the toys they made, and share some examples from his extensive collection of antique toys.
Tim’s talk will begin after a brief Annual Meeting of the Dexter Area Historical Society. Light refreshments will be served and the display area of the Museum will be open. There is no charge for this event and everyone is welcome! For questions, email [email protected].
Location: Dexter Area Museum, 3443 Inverness in Dexter. www.dexterhistory.orgFree
