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DonationFreeObserver Editor
“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
MoreEvery Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, or any other item they’d like to try to repair or repurpose with the help and guidance of AHA members. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Free; donations welcome. [email protected], meetup.com/allhandsactive/events.
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Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
MoreEvery Sat. & Sun., except Aug. 16. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.
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DonationObserver Editor
Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
MoreEvery Sat. & Sun., except Aug. 16. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.
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DonationFreeObserver Editor
Opera by the Glass: Comic Opera Guild
MoreLocal singers perform arias and art songs by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Gilbert & Sullivan, and others. 7:30 p.m. (seating begins at 6 p.m.), 734 Brewing Company, 15 E. Cross, Ypsi. Free; donations accepted. Buy your own food & drink. Reservations required at bit.ly/operaontapreservations or email [email protected]. (734) 678–2782.
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Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
MoreEvery Mon. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10 suggested donation (first-timers free). (734) 274–0773.
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DonationObserver Editor
Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
MoreEvery Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no complicated steps, and no partner or experience needed. Bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation $8–$12 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
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DonationFreeObserver Editor
“Repairsday Thursday”: All Hands Active
MoreEvery Thurs. All invited to drop in with broken electronics, furniture, toys, or any other item they’d like to try to repair or repurpose with the help and guidance of AHA members. Repairs not guaranteed. 6–8 p.m., basement of 255 E. Liberty, ste. 225. Free; donations welcome. [email protected], meetup.com/allhandsactive/events.
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DonationFreeObserver Editor
“Morning Music @9:29”: Northside Community Church
MoreLocal cellist Thor Sigurdson hosts other string, wind, and keyboard instrumentalists for a performance of classical music TBA. Coffee & refreshments. 9:29 a.m., 929 Barton. Free, donations or breakfast goodies welcome. [email protected].
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DonationObserver Editor
Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center
MoreEvery Sat. & Sun., except Aug. 16. A chance to view LSNC birds of prey and its Critter House animals, which include frogs, turtles, snakes, and other species native to Michigan. Noon–3 p.m., 1831 Traver. $5 suggested donation. (734) 997–1553, lesliesnc.org.
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DonationFreeObserver Editor
“Drummunity!”
MoreLocal drum teacher Lori Fithian leads a drum circle. Instruments provided, or bring your own. Kids welcome. 7 p.m., Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. Free, but donations welcome. (734) 426–7818.
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DonationObserver Editor
3rd Saturday Contra Dance & Barbeque Potluck: Pittsfield Union Grange
MoreRick Szumski calls to live music. Bring clean shoes for dancing. Beginners’ intro at 7 p.m. Preceded by a potluck/barbeque at 5:30 p.m. Burgers, brats, and veggie burgers supplied; bring a side dish or dessert to share. 7:30–10:30 p.m., 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10–$15 suggested donation (pay what you can). (734) 274–0773.
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DonationFreeObserver Editor
“Midsummer Greenway Delight Nature Walk”: Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy
MoreAll invited to join a naturalist to celebrate SMLC’s 28th anniversary by taking a 1.5-mile walk through LeFurge Nature Preserve’s 325 acres of diverse terrain, including rolling hills, wetlands, meadow, and woods. Dress for the weather. No pets. Refreshments and socializing start at 1:15 p.m. 2–3:45 p.m., park and meet at Conservancy Farm, 8383 Vreeland, Superior Twp. Free, donations welcome. (734) 482–5957, [email protected].
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DonationObserver Editor
Tartan and Thistle Scottish Country Dancers
MoreEvery Mon. Learn to dance jigs, reels, and strathspeys. All dances taught. Usually with live music by Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and friends. 7:30–9:30 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. $10 suggested donation (first-timers free). (734) 274–0773.
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DonationObserver Editor
Tuesday English Country Dance: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance
MoreEvery Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught and prompted; no complicated steps, and no partner or experience needed. Bring clean, flat, nonslip shoes. First-timers asked to arrive at 6:45 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m., Concourse Hall, 4531 Concourse. Suggested donation $8–$12 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with caregiver, free). (734) 665–7704, aactmad.org/english-country.
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DonationObserver Editor
Open Mic: Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth
MoreAll musicians invited to play a 1- to 3-song set. Material should be family friendly. Hosted by local singer-songwriter Don Digirolamo. Sign up on arrival. 7–9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), 704 Airport Blvd., ste. 1. $5 suggested donation. (734) 327–0270, interfaithspirit.org.
