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    Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards

    Country Fair: Wiard’s Orchards
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    Every Wed.–Sun. A carnival atmosphere with a variety of family-oriented fall activities on this family farm, including wagon rides, a petting farm, a corn maze, and more. For an extra charge on Sat. & Sun., an apple cannon, paintball, apple or pumpkin picking, and other activities available. Cider & donuts available. Also, on Oct. 3 & 4, local artisans & crafters sell their items at the Craft Show Weekend, and on Oct. 24, young entrepreneurs sell homemade items at the Kids Market (noon–4 p.m.). No pets. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., 5565 Merritt (east of Carpenter), Ypsi. Weekend admission: $27.50 (babies under 2, free). Weekday admission: $18 (babies under 2, free), online only at wiards.com. (734) 482–7744.

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    Michigan Marching Band Practice

    Michigan Marching Band Practice
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    Every Mon.–Thurs., except Oct. 19 & 20. U-M’s highly disciplined 200+ member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on the new Elbel Field, across the street from the old Elbel Field. All welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows. Rehearsals usually last 1–2 hours. Also, at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, the band hosts its monthly free Open Stadium Rehearsal at Michigan Stadium. 4:45 p.m., Hill at Fifth Ave. Free. (734) 764–0582.

  • “Boo Bash”: Briarwood Mall

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    Hands-on kids activities, spooky decorations, balloon twister, face painting, and trick-or-treating throughout the mall (5 p.m. till supplies run out). With 2 magic shows in the JCPenney Court at 5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Costumes encouraged. 5-7 p.m. Free. (734) 769-9610. 

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    Sage Advice.: North Star Lounge

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    North Star Lounge 301 N. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor

    Folk-rock covers and some originals by the husband-and-wife duo of Paul and Annemarie Dolan, members of the local rock cover band Four Roses. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Free.

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    “Animation, It’s Alive!”: U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Penny Stamps Speaker Series

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    Award-winning character animator James Baxter discusses his work and four-decade career. He is responsible for several iconic Disney character designs, including Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Rafiki in The Lion King, and Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. His work has also appeared in films such as The Prince of Egypt, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and Enchanted, among many others. 5:30–7 p.m., Michigan Theater. Free. (734) 936–0671, stamps.umich.edu. 

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    Bad Decisions Track Club

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    Every Thurs. Runners of all abilities invited to join this eclectic group of runners ranging from people training for their first 5K to ultramarathoners. Sessions are typically interval-based track workouts, followed by socializing at a nearby brewery. 6 p.m., Ferry Field, State at Hoover. May meet elsewhere if the weather is bad. Free. See walline.wixsite.com/bdtc to sign up for email updates on each week’s workout.   

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    “Interlocking Crochet”: Ann Arbor District Library

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    All invited to learn how to crochet an intricate design from both sides leaving almost no holes. Preceded at 5:30 p.m. by a crochet refresher. 6–7 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.  

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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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    “Thursday Evening Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society

    “Thursday Evening Dirt”: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society
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    Every Thurs. Moderate-paced ride, 25 to 35 miles, along the less-traveled unpaved roads around Chelsea. Bring a chair and a beverage or snack for a postride tailgate. See aabts.org for weather cancellations or delays. 6 p.m. sharp, meet at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors, 1101 Main, Chelsea. Email [email protected] for each week’s route. Free. (313) 980–5277.   

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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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    The Jaybees.: El Limon

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    El Limon 2709 Plymouth

     Local acoustic Americana quartet fronted by Switchbacks vocalist Janet Benson and singer-guitarist John Baltic.

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    GriefShare: St. Luke Lutheran Church

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    4205 Washtenaw Ave.

    Find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. You are encouraged to join us on any week. Sessions are self-contained.

    The group meets on Thursdays starting at 6:30 PM for one-and-a-half hours, ending at 8:00 PM.

    Each meeting consists of a video seminar, a discussion, and your personal workbook.

    Each week you can expect to view a 30-minute video filled with helpful guidance, discuss grief-related issues, and gain personal recovery tips through your workbook.

    Get more information and register here: https://find.griefshare.org/groups/297677

    Questions? Contact: [email protected]

    First meeting: Thurs., Sept. 10
    Last meeting: Thurs., Dec. 10

    https://find.griefshare.org/groups/297677

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    Heather Morris: Literati Bookstore

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    This New Zealand–based writer, author of the bestselling The Tattooist of Auschwitz, discusses The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse, her new historical novel, set in Nazi-occupied Paris, about a young girl who takes shelter with her piano teacher following her parents’ arrest. 6:30 p.m., 124 E. Washington. $37 (includes a copy of the book) in advance only at literatibookstore.com. (734) 585–5567. [highlight in pink – notable event] 

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    Dual Identities with Arthur Horwitz: Ann Arbor Jewish Book Series

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    2935 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

    Please join us at the JCC on Thursday, October 29 from 7-8 PM to hear from Arthur Horwitz, local author of Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s Shadow.

    Book Blurb

    Seeking to swipe a few bucks from his mother’s wallet, Arthur Myron Horwitz discovers the iconic Holocaust image of a terrified boy. “Who’s this?” he demands to know. She insists it’s her little brother Meier, murdered by the Germans. But Arthur knows it isn’t, and challenges her. As punishment for his adolescent insolence, Arthur is saddled with the responsibility of living two lives – his and the one Meier never had. It’s a burden that shapes Arthur’s life, family and media career.

    With warmth and candor, Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s Shadow boldly fills a void in Holocaust literature while removing filters previously inhibiting children of survivors from sharing their own, unvarnished growing-up-in-America stories. It also provides new insights on the impact of intergenerational trauma and timeless lessons for combating an alarming rise in national and global antisemitism.

    JCC community events and programs are open to all regardless of faith or background. All are welcome.

    https://jlive.app/events/17540

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    Andy Hendrickson: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase

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    Oct. 29–31. NYC-based observational comic known for his wry sense of humor, conversational style, and “exasperated guy-next-door” persona. Opening act TBA. 7:15 p.m., 212 S. Fourth Ave. $21 (Thurs., $16) at aacomedy.com & (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.