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    Horse Show: Spur of the Moment Club

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    A judged amateur riding event featuring kids and adults riding English, western, and halter styles. Concessions. 8:30 a.m.–about 7 p.m., Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd., Saline. Free admission. [email protected], spurhorseshows.org.

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    Annual Bonsai Show: Ann Arbor Bonsai Society

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    Aug. 22–23. Display of more than 100 bonsai grown by club members. Also, a demo by Wyrdwood Bonsai (Lexington, KY) owner David Cutchin, other bonsai demos, expert advice, and a sale of bonsai materials and accessories. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Admission $3. Metered parking. (734) 647–7600, [email protected], mbgna.umich.edu.

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    U.S. Senior Women’s Open Golf Championship

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    Aug. 22-23. The U.S. Senior Women’s Open, a USGA national championship, hosts a field of 120 of the best women players age 50 and over on the club’s 1922 Donald Ross layout. 4–7 p.m. (Sat.) & 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. (Sun.), Barton Hills Country Club, 730 Country Club Rd. Tickets TBA at championships.usga.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 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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    Sunday Artisan Market

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    Every Sun. Juried market of local handmade arts and crafts, now in its 35th year. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Kerrytown Farmers Market pavilion. Free admission. (734) 913–9622.

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    Critter House Open Hours: Leslie Science & Nature Center

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    Every 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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    “Creature Encounters & Adult Open Hours”: The Creature Conservancy

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    Every Sat. & Sun. and Fri. Aug. 7 & 21. On Sat. and Sun., conservancy staffers present and give insights into some animals with superpowers, including an African crested porcupine, a three-banded armadillo, and a frilled dragon at 1 & 4 p.m., and an animal keeper shows a Gila monster at 2 & 3 p.m. During the Friday Adult Open Hours (age 18+ only), conservancy staffers show all four animals at 7:30 p.m. All tickets include a chance to see the conservancy’s other animals. Noon–5 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.) & 7–9 p.m. (Fri.), 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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    Open Board Games: Sylvan Factory

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    Every Sun. All invited to play one of a wide variety of board games in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Instruction provided. Also, on Aug. 2, game playtesting with Michigame Design Lab (2 p.m.), during which players are invited to try out new board and 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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    Annual Tomato Tasting: Project Grow Community Gardens

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    All invited to taste and note the differences between heirloom tomatoes of all colors, shapes, and sizes from the Project Grow gardens, including oxhearts, saladettes, beefsteaks, cherries, dwarfs, and more. Bring your own beverage. 1–3 p.m., County Farm Park Pavilion, 2230 Platt. Free. Parking is limited. [email protected].

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    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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    All-Ages Mario Kart Tournament: Ann Arbor District Library

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    Adults and kids age 8 & up invited to compete in a tournament format of this popular Nintendo Switch video game. Participants may bring their own Switch handheld console or borrow one from the library. 1–4 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Free. (734) 327–4200.

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    “Sharon Mills Tour”: Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission

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    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 Park, 5701 Sharon Hollow (between Pleasant Lake & Sharon Valley rds.), Manchester. Free. (734) 971–6337, washtenaw.org/registerparks.

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    “Emma’s Wedding(s)”: Purple Rose Theatre Company

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    Every Wed.–Sun., June 25–Aug. 30. (See review) Kate Thomsen directs longtime Purple Rose resident playwright Carey Crim’s comedy-drama about a group of old friends gathered to celebrate their friend Emma’s fourth wedding. Together, they revisit their memories of each of her previous three weddings to “the one.” Adult language and subject matter. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.). 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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    Sunday Drop-in Tour: U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

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    Aug. 9, 23, & 30. Docent-led tours exploring “Highlights of the Kelsey” (Aug. 9 & 30) and “Favorite Objects and Surprising Stories” (Aug. 23). 2–3 p.m., 434 S. State. Free. (734) 764–9304.

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    Steve Somers & Friends: Ypsi Alehouse

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    Ypsi Alehouse 124 Pearl, #100, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

    Jazz & blues standards by an ensemble led by WCC jazz guitar instructor Somers.

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    Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild

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    All 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

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    All 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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    Summer Drum Circle: Michigan Friends Center

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    All invited to join a group drumming session led by percussionist Curtis Glatter. 2–4 p.m., 7748 Clark Lake Rd., Chelsea. $5–$20 suggested donation. Preregistration requested by emailing [email protected] or at mfcenter.org.