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Volume 22 • Issue 5 May 2017

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Motherhood Reflections

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Student art in the spotlight Safety Day

Goldfish Swim School in Ann Arbor will host their annual free Safety Day on Saturday, May 20 from 4pm-6:30pm. Bring your youngest swimmers and join them for a fun afternoon of safe swimming activities including open swim for the whole family, a bounce house, car seat safety checks, sitting in a sheriff’s boat, and raffle prizes. There will be an entertaining 20 minute safety presentation running during the event that will teach kids safe water principles and include a take-home kit with fun coloring sheets and information about water safety skills.

Saturday, May 20. 4pm. Safety Day, Goldfish Swim School of Ann Arbor.

2107 W. Stadium Blvd. 734-864-5555. goldfishswimschool.com Free

The Riverside Arts Center presents the Ypsilanti Community School Exhibit opening May 5 featuring artwork of students attending Ypsilanti Community Schools in all grades. YCS art teachers select artwork from their classes to showcase in the RAC Gallery. The opening reception, on May 5, is a special night for the students with refreshments, picture taking, and interaction with the art instructors.

Thursday-Saturdays 3-8pm and Sundays 1:30-4pm. The opening reception will take place during Ypsilanti’s First Friday Art Walk on May 5 from 5-7pm. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. riversidearts.org Free

YMCA reciprocity

YMCA members travelling within Michigan don’t have to worry about losing access to their gym when they’re on the road.

Or perhaps there is a YMCA closer to their workplace that might sometimes be more convenient to use? With the new reciprocity agreement, any member of a Michigan YMCA will be able to use any YMCA within the state. Amenities like pools, wellness centers, gyms and tracks are now available for member use at all of the state’s 60 YMCA locations. Additional services, such as child care or specific classes are not included in the agreement, but may be allowable depending on the location. Specific restrictions are clarified at each location’s respective website.

For more information, check out annarborymca.org or ymca.net.

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Free healthy food When it comes to food, each bite

counts. Whether that is in reference to too much food, not enough food or just the wrong kind of food, the Washtenaw County Public Health Department (WCPHD) wants people to have access to fresh, healthy food options.

They’ve recently partnered with Food Gatherers to provide free, healthy food at monthly distributions. From 2-3:30pm every third Wednesday of the month, families can pick up the food at the Public Health atrium, located at 555 Towner St. No proof of income or ID is necessary.

Additional nutrition services are also available through the WCPHD’s Women Infant Children program. To find out if you qualify, check publichealth.ewashtenaw.org/wic or call 734-544-6800.

New Additions for Mark’s Carts

Mark’s Carts reopened for the season in April with two new food carts joining the lineup this year: Everest Momo and Wood Fired Up. Everest Momo will offer up native dishes of the Himalayas with a diverse menu of momos (Nepali dumpling), wraps, soups, noodle and rice dishes, mango lassies and Nepali milk tea. Wood Fired Up will feature delicious, wood-fired pizzas, ready in just two minutes!

Mark’s Carts, in a courtyard behind Downtown Home & Garden, facing Washington Street between First and Ashley Streets. 211 W. Washington St.

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U of M Museum of Natural History is Briefly History

The U of M Museum of Natural History will permanently close its longtime location in the Ruthven Museums Building on December 31 and move to the new Biological Science Building (BSB). The new location will open in stages. When the BSB opens for classes in fall 2018, the iconic mastodon couple and two whales will greet students.

Significant portions of the museum will then open to the public in spring 2019 and the final opening event will be held later that fall when the remainder of the museum is complete. Known to many as the “dinosaur museum,” the new museum will continue to have the largest display of dinosaurs in Michigan. A new Digital Dome Theater with state-of-the-art technology will expand traditional planetarium capabilities into other realms of science such as biology, geology, and archaeology. Visit the Museum of Natural History now before it closes!

University of Michigan Museum of Natural History. Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sunday, 12-5pm. 1109 Geddes Ave. 734-764-0478. lsa.umich.edu/ummnh Free

Peaceable Kingdom closing

Downtown Ann Arbor’s staple knick-knack shop, The Peaceable Kingdom, offering handmade jewelry, scented lotions, children’s toys, and a little something for everyone, closed its doors in April after 44 years due to a sharp decline in business.

Photo Credit- The Peaceable Kingdom

A New Member of the Zingerman’s Family

Zingerman’s Creamery has been closed since July 2016 to make way for their new Cream Top Shop. Now open, the new shop welcomes you to an edible and visual showcase for what the Creamery makes. Sit at a counter and eat your gelato, sandwich, or munchable and look through the window at the gelato being made. The Cream Top Shop sells cheese and gelato made by Zingerman’s Creamery and also features simple sandwiches.

You can build your own munchable with cheese, nuts, pickles, vegetables, olives, dried fruits and sliced meat. Their gelato offerings expanded to include shakes, malts, gelato sandwiches, housemade waffle cones, and sundaes. They also sell goods from Zingerman’s Bakehouse.

Zingerman’s Creamery Cream Top Shop. Daily, 10am-6pm. 3723 Plaza Dr., Suite 2.

734-929-0500. zingermanscreamery.com.

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Explore the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy

By Heidi Alene Harris

Parents choosing an early childhood program to fit their child often grapple between different philosophical approaches. Reggio Emilia is a philosophy that originated in Northern Italy in the late 1940s. It was developed as a collaboration between community members and educator Loris Malaguzzi, and has now been embraced throughout the world.

What is Reggio Emilia?

Reggio Emilia early childhood programs are founded on the philosophy that children are active participants in their own education. Young students are viewed as competent and capable of complex thinking. Using a projectbased learning approach, instructors engage the interests of students with projects lasting weeks, months, or even years with students being given opportunities to learn in a variety of ways such as theater, writing, and other creative arts.

Termed “the hundred languages” by Malaguzzi, this concept refers to the endless capacity of children’s potentials; their multiple ways of seeing and being, and limitless ability to wonder and inquire. Another significant aspect of the philosophy is that children are recognized as citizens of the world and are seen as an integral part of the larger, surrounding community.

How to integrate Reggio Emilia at home While the original programs in Italy can’t be fully replicated, the philosophy can be used when teaching children at home.

Wonder of Learning exhibit coming to Ann Arbor The Wonder of Learning-Hundred Languages of Children traveling exhibition was created by educators from Reggio Emilia programs in Italy. The traveling exhibit is coming to Ann Arbor from June 15-August 27 at the Duderstadt Center on U of M North Campus, 2281

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Bonisteel Blvd. Families are welcome and admission is free. Learn more at wonderoflearning.umich.edu.

Programs in Washtenaw County inspired by Reggio Emilia Philosophy: Green Apple Garden Play School greenapplegarden.weebly.com.

Sunshine Special Studio s unshinespecialstudio.com.

The U School theubuntuschool.com.

U of M North Campus Children’s Centers hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/family/ childrens-centers.

Two valuable ideas: Room Environments “It has been said that the environment should act as a kind of aquarium which reflects the ideas, ethics, attitudes, and cultures of the people who live in it.” –Loris Malaguzzi.

Provide your children with a limited variety of materials to support their one hundred languages. Offer natural materials such as leaves, sticks, and rocks. Collect recycled materials such a boxes, containers. Think about using open-ended materials to support investigation and multiple uses. Provide natural lighting and child-sized furniture for a functional and calming workspace.

Children as Capable Create a home culture that views children through strengths and capabilities, even at the youngest ages.

Establish an active attitude of listening between adults, children, and the environment where learning is negotiated. Provide opportunities for your child to cooperate in everyday living experiences such as cooking, getting snacks for themselves, setting the table for dinner, watering plants, and caring for pets.

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Celiac Survival

One local mom shares how her son with Celiacs thrives

By Laura Eliason

When local mom and, our sister publication, Current Magazine, Editor Cole Bednarski, noticed her toddler son, Bear, experiencing painful symptoms for an extended period of time, she started to worry. Bednarski’s dad, a nurse of almost 20 years, looked at Bear’s swollen belly and remarked that it looked like he might have Celiac disease. Celiac disease is a serious genetic autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. Cole shares Bear’s story and her gluten-free tricks with Ann Arbor Family.

Troubling symptoms In 2015, Bear started exhibiting symptoms. He was severely constipated all the time, catching cold and stomach bugs every other week, had extremely low energy, and was consistently in physical pain.

When Bednarski took him to the doctor, she was told that these were all “normal toddler things,” that little kids get sick, and not to worry so much. But his condition continued and worsened: He started losing weight and was so weak he couldn’t lift himself onto the couch.

It was terrifying. Her son was obviously not well, and no one could explain what was wrong.

Based on her father’s expert advice, she scheduled an appointment and demanded that Bear have the blood testing done. That confirmed that he has Celiac disease and she immediately removed gluten from his diet.

“I honestly felt relieved when we received the diagnosis,” Bednarski recalls.

“He was so sick. To finally understand the ‘why’ was monumental.”

A new kind of superpower At first it felt like hard work to adjust their eating habits to Bear’s needs, Bednarski says. When you have a child with Celiac disease you have to make everything from scratch. “I was working full time and had a 2-year-old running around naked hitting the cats with a vacuum extension hose, all while preparing fresh food. It felt like a chore.” But she learned quickly that it is fairly easy to be gluten free, even with a picky toddler!

She switched out regular wheat flours for almond and rice flours, bought glutenfree noodles and designed a diet full of natural proteins, veggies, and fruits.

Bear’s Favorite Gluten-Free Pizza

Gluten-free pizza is surprisingly easy and delicious. I may miss the fluffy crust of a regular pizza from time to time, but this recipe is a go-to in our house and has proven to be Bear-approved.

Crust: 2 Cups White Rice Flour 1/2 tsp Salt 2 tsp Baking Powder 2/3 Cup Water 1/4 Cup Olive Oil Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 13x19 baking pan. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Using your fingers, spread dough to cover the bottom of the pan. This dough is best very thin. Bake for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and cover in sauce and toppings. My go-to is thinly sliced tomatoes instead of sauce (less salt), chopped, sauteed broccoli with fresh garlic, and chopped, fried Steinhauser smoked bacon. Bake until cheese is melty. ­— Cole Bednarski

Now she says, “The thing about a celiac-friendly diet is that you’re just eating, as a human, what you are supposed to be eating. I don’t call Bear’s gluten intolerance an allergy, I call it his super power because his body is strong enough to reject the foods that aren’t real.”

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By Laura Eliason CampPurrs Tiny Lions Lounge and Adoption Center Cat Café 5245 Jackson Rd. humaneed@hshv.org tinylions.org/camppurrs

Age range: 9-17 Staff/camper ratio: 1:6 Dates/times: Monday – Friday, 9:30am-12pm July 10-14, July 24-28, August 7-11, August 21-25 Cost: $125 What to expect: Cat camp! Learn about special animal topics in the midst of cats at the cat café. “Animal Science” will cover animal behavior, animal cruelty investigations, and veterinary science. “Animal Photography” will show you how to take great photos of our furry friends.

We’ll provide one small snack during the day; participants are encouraged to bring water bottles and any alternative snacks needed due to allergies or dietary restrictions.

That's cool!: Anywhere from 9-20 cats will be wandering around the “campsite”.

Eco Art & Science Camp: A Symbiotic Adventure into Agriculture & Conservation Robin Hills Farm 20390 M-52, Chelsea education@robinhillsfarm.com robinhillsfarm.com/summercamp

Age range: Grades 6-12 (ages 11-17) Staff/camper ratio: 1:10 (2:20 maximum enrollment) Dates/times: Session 1 (grades 8-12): July 10-14, 8am-4pm Session 2 (grades 6-8): July 17-21, 8am-4pm Cost: $250*/session, *scholarships available What to expect: This week-long camp is geared towards middle and high school students who wish to explore conservation ecology in a unique, outdoor setting.

Students will investigate the biodiversity of Robin Hills Farm using scientific methods, while also learning about sustainable farming practices and creating artwork which reflects these experiences.

That's cool!: There’s a Birds of Prey live drawing session at the end of each week. In partnership with the Michigan Avian Experience, real birds of prey (i.e. bald eagle, great horned owl, etc.) will be visiting the farm to sit for a "wild" life drawing session where students will get up close and personable with these majestic birds while creating art.

Camp Guide Part 2 Camps that keep summer fresh!

Goldfish Swim School of Ann Arbor 2107 W. Stadium Blvd.

734-864-5555 swimannarbor@goldfishss.com annarbor.goldfishswimschool.com

Age range: 2-12 Staff/camper ratio: 1:4 Dates/times: Weekly clinics start June 19 and run through August.

Cost: $102.50 What to expect: Week-long clinics running MondayFriday, 9am-12pm. Consistency! There will be a 30-minute swim class with the same teacher at the same time each class.

Gym America Camps 5555 Hines Dr. 734-971-1667 gymamericagymnastics.com

Age range: Preschool Camp is for ages 3-5. The Mini & Gold Camps are for ages 6 and up.

Staff/camper ratio: 1:8 Dates/times: Preschool Camps: One week sessions offered June 19-August 17. All preschool camps are Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm. For ages 3-5. Mini Camps: One week sessions offered June 26-August 11. All mini camps are Monday-Friday 9am-12pm. For ages 6 and up. Gold Camps: One week sessions offered June 26-August 11 All gold camps are Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. For ages 6 and up Cost: Preschool Camp: $165.00. • Mini Camp: $190.00.

Gold Camp: $325.00 What to expect: Each day includes a fun filled gymnastics class where the children are able to participate in gymnastics on all four gymnastics events: vault, bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. Campers are also able to participate in activities on our three trampolines as well as strength and flexibility training.

That’s Cool!: Campers will have a mid-morning snack break, then it’s back to the gym for more gymnastics, games, and ninja courses! Preschool campers will enjoy a fun and unique art project after their snack time.

Honey Creek Summer Camp 1735 S. Wagner Rd. 734-994-2636 ext. 2240 hcsummercamp@hc.wash.k12.mi.us honeycreekschool.org/summer-program

Age range: Entering Kindergarten-grade 8 Staff/camper ratio: 1:10 Dates/times: June 21-August 25 Cost: One-time annual non-refundable enrollment fee of $45, then $57/day from 8am-6pm. Specialty camps cost $280 for the full-day camp (8:30am-2pm); or $180 for the half-day camp (8:30-11:30am or 12:30-3:30pm). Before and after care is available through our day camp for those participating in specialty camps. Daily costs are $5 for early drop-off, $25 for 8am-12:30pm, $20 from 2-6pm, and $35 from 11:30am-6pm.

What to expect: Adventures abound for school-age children at theme-based Honey Creek Summer Camp.

Spend your summer having outdoor adventures, defeating dark wizards, creating artistic masterpieces, searching for buried treasure, completing mythological quests, conducting crazy science experiments, playing carnival and making new friends! Daily swimming and weekly field trips are included to enhance the summer celebration.

They offer something for everyone; whether you come for a day, a week, or the entire summer. Their flexible scheduling, themed weeks, and specialty camps help you customize your summer to fill your child’s days with fun!

That’s cool!: Families can register for individual days of the summer. No need to pay for an entire week if you won’t use the entire week.

Camp Raanana Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. Camp is held at: Cedar Lake Nature Center, Chelsea. Transportation provided to and from the Jewish Community Center in Ann Arbor.

734-971-0990 rachelsaslove@jccannarbor.org camp.jccannarbor.org Age range: Grades K-5: general campers. Grades 6-12: leadership and CIT programs Staff/camper ratio: 1:8 Dates/times: Nine week-long sessions. June 26 August 25.

Cost: $120-$265, depending on the program.

What to expect: All the activities and skills of a resident camp in a day camp setting with caring and high quality counselors. Camp Raanana is open to all and proudly guided by Jewish values.

That’s cool!: Full access natural setting including a sand beach and swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, archery, lake front amphitheater, and more. Special overnights included.

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Dance & Art Camp

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Theme: Carnival July 10th-14th 9am-4pm

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Ages: 7-10

Each camp includes dancing, art, games and more!

Boys and girls welcome

PRINCESS CAMP 734-995-4242 711 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor 10

June 19th-23rd 9am-12pm Ages: 3-6

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Continued from Pg 10 Dance Theatre Studio 711 N. University Ave. # 2 734-995-4242 dancetheatrestudio.com/ Age range: Princess Camp, 3-6.

Dance and Art Camp, 7-10 Staff/camper ratio: 1:6 Dates/times: Princess Camp: June 19-23, 9am-12pm Dance and Art Camp: July 10-14, 9am-4pm Cost: Princess Camp: Register by June 2 - $134.

June 3-16 cost rises to $154.

Dance and Art Camp: Register by June 23 - $324.

June 24-July 7 cost rises to $344.

What to expect: Each day of Princess Camp includes a dance class, art activities and stories based on that day's featured princess.

Campers are welcome to dress for the occasion! The theme of Dance and Art Camp is Carnival. Join Dance Theatre Studio for a fun-filled week of dancing, art projects, games and more! The week will culminate with an in-studio showcase on Friday. Boys and girls are welcome to attend both camps.

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Washtenaw County Parks Summer Day Camps U OFFERING CAMP AT THREE LOCATIONS FOR CHILDREN Grade 1 through age 11 U ONE-WEEK SESSIONS STARTING JUNE 19TH Monday-Friday · 9:15am-4:15pm (One-hour pre- or post-care available for extra fee) For more information: Independence Lake County Park 734.449.4437 · $150/week, 9 weeks 3200 Jennings Rd., Whitmore Lake

Group games, arts and crafts, nature programs, fishing, swimming, and more!

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center 734.971.6355 · $165/week, 8 weeks 2960 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor (Includes 2 field trips; $10 discount for annual members) Rolling Hills County Park 734.484.9676 $150/week, 10 weeks 7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti Twp.

Register at parksonline.ewashtenaw.org

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The Best Sweet Treats for Birthday Celebrations de d a y G ui

Benny’s Bakery

Zingerman’s Bakehouse

bennysbakerycakes.com 111 W. Michigan Ave., Saline 734-429-9120 The scoop: Downtown Saline’s favorite spot for soft pretzels also bakes cakes for all occasions. Start with a custom decoration, then choose from 11 flavors, or you can pick a design from Benny’s web photo gallery.

Ordering: Call or email to place your order a week in advance. Near busy holidays, make sure to place your order two to three weeks in advance.

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Pricing: Six-inch rounds start at $15. Price increases based on design, filling, and flavor.

Cakes by Rubina

cakesbyrubina.com 1689 Plymouth Rd. 734-730-5090 The scoop: Offering sculpted and tiered cakes along with traditional rounds, in any design you can dream up, Cakes by Rubina creates confections as tasty as they are beautiful. Popular flavors include fresh berries in whipped or vanilla buttercream, lemon berry cake and poached pear spice cake. Or enjoy a vegan, eggless, and gluten-free cake.

Ordering: Call 48 hours in advance to place an order and at least a week in advance for more complicated designs.

Pricing: Round cakes start at $29.99 for a six-inch layered design and increase based on size and complexity of design.

Dom Bakeries

1305 Washtenaw Rd., Ypsilanti 734-485-3175 The scoop: The most affordable bakery around, Dom’s tops its soft, light cakes with simple, sweet frosting. Pick from white, yellow, chocolate, cherry chip, or marble cake flavors. They also offer halfand-half flavors for sheet cakes. Pictures can be scanned onto the cake or you can pick a theme from a book of ideas.

Ordering: Call 48 hours in advance.

Pricing: Six-inch rounds start at $7 for a single-layer cake. Half sheets, $25.90, serve 25-30; full sheets, $41.90, serve 50-60.

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Terry Bakery

119 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti 734-482-9511 The scoop: We’ve got a soft spot for this hidden Ypsilanti gem, known for perfect buttercream frosting that tops the most consistently moist and delicious cake. Tempting options include chocolate cake with fresh raspberries, white cake with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, strawberry cake with vanilla and strawberry buttercream, and chocolate with peanut butter.

zingermansbakehouse.com 3711 Plaza Dr. 734-761-7255 The scoop: Ann Arbor’s bestknown bakery offers beautiful buttercream and fondant cakes that are dependably delectable.

In true Zingerman’s fashion, they will make any cake you want from a simple single or double-tier cake to elaborately carved 3D shapes.

Ordering: Simple cake orders can be placed 72 hours in advance. Cakes requiring more detail and design should be ordered several weeks in advance.

Pricing: Round six-inch double-layer cakes start at $20. 3D cakes start at $150.

Ordering: Call and be sure to leave a message a week in advance; a baker will call you back to discuss your order.

Pricing: Round six-inch double-layer cakes start at $20. Price increases with added fruit fillings and decorations.

Sheet cakes serve 25-30 and start at $40.

Thinking Outside the (Cake) Box Five Monkeys Bakery

fivemonkeysbakery.com 248-561-1640 The scoop: These beautiful and tasty cookies are hand-decorated, individually bagged, and delivered to your door.

They’re nut-free, so partygoers with food allergies can be included in the celebration. Designs can match a party theme, replicate your child’s favorite artwork, or follow any wild whimsy.

Sweet Dirt Ice Cream

a2sweetdirt.com 734-546-8140 The scoop: These French-style ice creams and sorbets are made with ingredients sourced and hand-picked from local farms. Bright, fresh flavors vary seasonally and there are always 20 flavors to tempt you. Big hits are rich brown butter, lemon verbena, kid-pleasing popcorn, and fruit-onthe-bottom buttermilk with homemade seasonal jam.

Ordering: Email a2sweetdirt@gmail. com two weeks in advance. Pickup is from the Sweet Dirt Ice Cream cart at the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market or Grange.

Pricing: Range from $3-$5 per serving.

Why Not Pie?

whynotpie.com The scoop: Handmade peach, triple berry, local apple, and specialty pies are all available for home delivery. Custom lettering and decorations are available for added birthday flare. For an extra special treat pies can also be sent as a surprise gift.

Ordering: Place orders by filling out the form on the web page. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance. You may pick up at Argus Farm Stop or downtown Ann Arbor.

Ordering: Place orders six weeks in advance via private message on Facebook.

Pricing: $18-$24 for nine-inch pies.

Hand pies are $3 each with price breaks for half dozen and dozens. Delivery in Ann Arbor is $5, and tips are appreciated.

Inquire about delivery to other areas.

Pricing: $2-$3 per cookie. Delivery to Ann Arbor and surrounding areas is free for 12+ cookies; tips are appreciated.

•May 2017 • www.annarborfamily.com

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By Aimee Grant Eldon

You can’t have a birthday party unless sweet treats are a part of the celebration.

Ann Arbor Family has curated some favorite spots around Washtenaw County that offer the ultimate desserts. From cake and pie to hand-made ice creams, we’ve got your birthday boy or girl covered!

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Out-of-the-box Birthday Gifts

By Bridget Adams

With a non-traditional birthday party, you may want to give a non-traditional gift. Todays parents and kids are inundated with toys and videos. Here are a few fresh ideas: Experiences: at the top of the wish list are memberships to The Toledo Zoo, Imagination Station, and the Toledo Museum of Art. With a membership, you can stop by for an hour on a weekday or bring the whole family on a weekend — you get a whole year’s worth of fun and memories for a reasonable price.

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Education: there are cool classes for every age and interest. The YMCA offers swimming, sports, dance, and more, and the art museum’s classes have been popular for years.

College savings: set up or contribute to an Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 plan. For as little as $25, you can start a kid’s college fund, or contribute to one already set up. If parents already have an account, get the gift code from them and go to www.ugift529.com to contribute.

Books, books, books. Books can take a kid anywhere, and they fit easily in every home. Give a book you loved as a child, or give one on a topic that interests the birthday kid. Inscribe it, to allow your greeting and message can be enjoyed for years to come.

Handmade gifts: make them yourself if you can, or buy handmade.

You can find anything on Etsy, but locally handmade is even better. Handmade Toledo stocks cool onesies, books, bibs, teethers, plush toys, blankets, and just about everything little ones could need.

Activity: getting kids active and outdoors is a challenge in the digital age. Bikes, scooters, skates, or even a ball and a mitt, are great for spring and summer birthdays. Don’t forget helmets and pads for safety.

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Get Creative at The Scrap Box

Promoting environmentally friendly values in Ann Arbor

By Heidi Alene Harris

The Scrap Box hosts workshops for locals school children

Location: 581 State Cir. (near Costco)

Looking for a place to keep the kids entertained during summer break? Look no further than The Scrap Box in Ann Arbor.

History

In 1983 Karen Ensminger established the Scrap Box as a space where people could purchase re-used and re-purposed items that would otherwise be thrown in the garbage. The Scrap Box has slowly generated a network of local businesses and factories that donate scraps and unwanted production materials to the store.

Filling The Scrap Box

Volunteers and staff at The Scrap Box organize the donations of unwanted items in baskets and containers for the public to purchase at a reasonable price.

The unwanted materials provide endless creative projects. Even though The Scrap Box is primarily geared for children, others including artists, crafters, farmers, and adults of all backgrounds usually find interesting items.

“You observe children growing their abilities to be creative when there are a wide variety and volume of materials for class and home projects,” explained Michael Thomas, media coordinator for the shop, “They discover colors, textures, and physical properties of each item. It’s not digital and doesn’t require a screen. It is a beautiful thing to watch the creativity unfold!”

Value of up-cycling and re-using Items

The Scrap Box is part of the larger Ann Arbor recycling community, with a mission to up-cycle and re-use as opposed to throwing away in the garbage.

The mission of the shop sends a powerful message that is in-sync with promoting environmentally friendly values in the daily lives of patrons.

Check out scrapbox.org for more information on events, programs, and details of the store.

“You observe children

growing their abilities to be creative when there are a wide variety and volume of materials for class and home projects,”

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm.

Saturdays from 10am-2pm.

Cost: Fill a large bag for $8.50 or a small bag for $6.00. A $25 one-year membership offers discounts on purchases and access to a Members Room workspace.

Items for Purchase: Examples of items include cardboard circles, paper of all sizes, felt pieces, fabric, gems, foam pieces, small pinecones, ribbon, baskets of all sizes, tiles, boxes, and much more.

Check out recent stuff that has been added to the collection at scrapbox.org/ recent stuff.

Special Programs: Birthday parties, workshops for children, field trips, workshops at local schools (a teacher will be sent to do a project with students), drop-in and adult workshops. Call The Scrap Box 734-994-0012 to set up a special program.

Recycled treasures are waiting at The Scrap Box in Ann Arbor

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Northern Michigan’s Tunnel of Trees

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By Aimee Grant Eldon

CALL OR ORDER ONLINE! 715 N University Ave | (734) 214-6666 | silviosorganicpizza.com Tooling along M-119, a four hour drive from Ann Arbor, you will find the Tunnel of Trees. Traversing the shoreline of Little Traverse Bay from Harbor Springs to Cross Village is a 16-mile long route known for its dense canopy of trees and sweeping views of Lake Michigan. Although summer is the most popular time to visit, the road in spring buffered by pastel flowers, while in fall, gold and red leaves frame the alluring vistas.

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Harbor Springs

For a taste of local history, pop into the Harbor Springs History Museum on Main Street. Visitors can learn about the native Odawa Indians, Great Lakes, and in more recent developments, the local ski industry.

Just north of Harbor Springs, Thorne Swift Nature Preserve is our favorite hiking spot in the area because of the variety of ecosystems and the access to Lake Michigan. The trails are meticulously maintained (and relatively wheelchair accessible), the surroundings are beautifully preserved, and it’s only $5 per car to enter.

Stop at Pond Hill Farm, north of Thorne Swift, just off M-119, to feed the fish in the trout pond and visit the animals. Bring lots of quarters for fish food and listen to your kids squealing as the trout gobble up the spray of pellets.

Good Hart

Continuing along the Tunnel of Trees, you’ll encounter a hairpin turn named Devil’s Elbow, which according to Odawa legend is full of spirits and mysterious voices. Your next stop is Good Hart.

This tiny hamlet possesses a sandy public beach perfect for avoiding the crowds.

Church Beach has a huge parking lot which is just a short jaunt to Lake Michigan. The kids and I like combing the beach for stones as much as we like going in the water. We always hope to discover the most-prized find: the Petoskey stone, Michigan’s official state stone. To find Church Beach, take North Lamkin Road in Good Hart down the hill and continue south until you get to the gleaming white 1880s church. The well-maintained path to the beach is just north of the church and well marked.

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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 3109 Scio Church Rd., Ann Arbor MI

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Peter and Anna Eldon enjoying Lake Michigan.

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Further north is Cross Village; that’s where you’ll find Legs Inn, a fieldstone building you can’t miss. This landmark is renowned for its eclectic one-of-a-kind architecture, expansive views of the sparkling Big Lake, and authentic Polish food.

From the huge patio on a bluff high over the lake, you can easily see both Skillagalee Lighthouse and Beaver Island on clear days. I always order the sauerkraut pierogi, and the Polish sampler platter is delish too. Head across the street to Three Pines Studio while you wait for a table or take your cold drink to one of the wooden swings overlooking the bluff.

Bliss

Although the Tunnel of Trees ends in Cross Village, take a short side trip northwest to the tiny town of Bliss. There you’ll find an old timey general store and Bliss Polo, a surprisingly accessible (it’s free!) and entertaining match to take the kids to during the summer. You don’t need to know a thing about polo to appreciate the stunning horses both on and off the field. Another bonus: all spectators get to take the field at halftime to replace grass divots, an activity sure to please the kids in your group. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit on as there are no seats or stands for spectators.

No matter the season, you will have a grand time at these tried-and-true spots that are little known to ordinary tourists.

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Sara Robins

Motherhood Reflections

My mom loved being a mom. She created a home where we felt safe, loved, and encouraged, with enthusiasm, great love, and attention. She managed finances, displayed my, and my brother’s, creations, made special holiday desserts, and sang us to sleep with a song she wrote with my dad. I am greatly inspired by her example, and while different, I strive to create an environment that is also unique and strengthened by our special traditions where my kids will feel both loved and inspired.

Remembering those who paved the way

By Emily Qalandarova

For these local moms, this Mother’s Day is about reminiscing and recognition. I asked them, “How did your mother inspire you to be a better mom?”

Elena Terrazas Leslie McGraw

I was an only child, and my mother was a good mom who dedicated herself to me. Even through various moves, I always felt like I had foundation and consistency. She gave me a sense of community by providing resources to me for nearly any situation. Whether I needed help with math or advice on applying to college, there was always someone I could call on. As a parent, I realize the importance of maintaining a sense of self as well as building a community for my children.

My mom is selfless, like The Giving Tree, going above and beyond and even working through her breast cancer treatment. She taught me that helping others is to be rich, which can give you energy. My mom gave what she could to help anyone, teaching me that success is about making the world a bit better for family, neighbors, and community. As a single mom, my mom is always by my side, does not put herself before others, and taught me empathy and compassion, which I hope to impart to my kids.

Tejal Wilson

My mother immigrated from India and was the glue holding the family together. She set the bar so high, making it look easy. I had no idea how much my mom pushed herself until becoming a mother myself to Ayan and his big sister Ellie, whom we sadly lost in 2014. She taught me how to adapt and try again, and that it is not about doing my best but changing my best and evolving.

I want Ayan to have the freedom to find his passions and know it is okay to be spontaneous and have fun.

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Kristin Snyder

I was born when my mom was 19, I was the same age when my oldest was born. Being a child while raising a child is difficult.

Following my parents’ divorce, my mom sought to befriend me, which influenced my parenting choices, especially when I went through my own divorce. I learned to keep those opinions private and to not put my children in the middle. I recognize how some of my mom’s decisions affected me long-term and I try to manage situations with my children differently, to avoid them being in my position later in life.

•May 2017 • www.annarborfamily.com

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A Mom Among Men

The importance of feminine energy

Slow Growth

By Doug French

At Castle Frenchington, we’ve reached something of an important crossroads—and I don’t mean how I spent the other afternoon in the passenger seat of my car while my teenager slalomed around potholes in the Rave Cinemas parking lot. I’m talking about cultivating a more enlightened relationship with women.

When your boys are young, gender politics is pretty simple: Girls are alien beings who may or may not be teeming with virulent, mythical bacteria.

But now that my sons are 15 and 12, and body types start to diverge, and there is talk about “liking,” and Facebook Liking​ (and even “like-liking”), we veer into a whole new area, where girls are alien beings and also scary.

And that’s where Mother’s Day comes in

To get the full picture of why Mother’s Day grows in importance every year, it would probably help to outline what life is like for the Three French Men. When my boys are with me, we live within a decidedly masculine environment. Our needs are basic, without much attention to décor. We eat. We load and unload the dishwasher. We wear matching socks (usually). We indulge the sounds our bodies make, and intermittently beg each other’s pardon.

We clean up well, but maybe not as often as we might if we lived with full-time female personnel. And that’s something we’re absolutely working on: As any parent of boys knows, you inevitably reach a tipping point when you realize you spend more than half your life teaching them to be less disgusting.

The point is, there’s plenty of opportunity to retreat into our mancastle, throw our socks in the corner, watch Road House for the umpteenth time, and view girls as “the other.”

And that’s something to guard fiercely against, since you can pin a lot of the world’s problems on men who lost track of women a long time ago and never really got over it.

Learning from watching

The boys have reached the age where they’re learning much more from watching me than from listening to me. And I think the most important thing they can watch me do is treat their mother well—which, I feel very fortunate to say, is (usually) easy to do.

My ex-wife has all the qualities of a great mom. She’s affectionate and loving, but she won’t hesitate to call out your nonsense. She’s a B-school grad with a flair for troubleshooting by distilling things down to their essence.

She smiles with her whole face. She tries new things. When she says she’ll do something, she does it. And she can knit a Pussy Hat before you can say, “No one respects women more than I do.” So I try to make Mother’s Day a bigger deal, to show the boys it’s cool (and eminently possible) to be friends with a woman you respect.

Any relationship is complicated, but the best relationships survive the complications. And I’m glad to have her as a friend– though not a Facebook Friend, because right now I just don't think I'm ready for that kind of commitment.

Motherhood is a lifelong process, not an overnight success

By Janice Richardson

Have you ever walked out your door and suddenly realized that your lawn has gotten much too tall and definitely needs to be cut? It’s the slow, almost imperceptible growth that is hardest to catch. You don't notice your hair growing until one day it seems to be in your eyes. Your children seem the same size until suddenly their pants are too short, or you look at old pictures, or someone else comments on how big they are getting.

Motherhood is full of slow, almost imperceptible growth.

The challenge with slow growth is noticing it and recognizing it.

Motherhood is full of slow, almost imperceptible growth. The challenge with slow growth is noticing it and recognizing it. Sometimes I feel down about how I am failing as a mom. How I’m not measuring up to these grand ideas of the “perfect mom” that I want to be. Maybe you’ve felt that way before, too. I don’t always notice the small growth in myself and my children as we develop in life and in our relationships with one another.

Slow down and look for growth

I have found that if I take the time to slow down and look for the growth, I can find it. The child who says “Thank you”

unprompted! When your kids put their belongings where they are supposed to go the first time, without being asked! Little arms reaching around your neck telling you they love you. These are the golden moments of growth that I want to recognize and remember.

Recently my 7-year-old planned a special breakfast for the whole family. She wrote out an instruction sheet for me of all that she was planning to do, got out the fancy dishes, and cooked some scrambled eggs with her Dad. As we sat down to eat together I wondered, “When did this little girl get so big?” To see her thinking about others and contributing to our family made my heart happy. Little by little, she is growing and learning.

Keep a record

Writing things down also helps so that I can look back on the past and see the growth. I get a kick out of reading my experiences from when my oldest was a baby. Some of the challenges I thought were so hard then seem easy now. If only I had known that exercising with one baby really isn't so hard! Especially when compared to having multiple small children at home and trying to fit in a workout.

Thank goodness for the Ann Arbor YMCA and its Child Watch. I wonder what I will think about myself in 20 years when I look back on this stage of my life? Hopefully I will be able to see real growth.

I hope I can see, now and in the future, that all of the love, tears, time, and effort I put into mothering is worth it. Not only are these little humans growing, but each day I am growing as well.

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Treat Mom to a timeless Mother’s Day brunch at Weber’s

Photos By Katy M. Clark

The Mother of All Brunches

By Katy M. Clark

Weber’s Restaurant

3050 Jackson Rd. Phone: (734) 665-3636 Mother’s Day Brunch: Restaurant 9am-1:30pm; Banquet Rooms 10am-2:30pm webersinn.com

All I want for Mother’s Day is for someone else to cook and clean up. That is just what I received when my family took me to Weber’s Restaurant for brunch.

Weber’s Boutique Hotel on Jackson Road, has been serving Ann Arbor since 1937.

Children who grew up going to Weber’s with their parents now bring their families back, especially on Mother’s Day.

A timeless tradition

My family of four was seated in the restaurant’s main dining room. Comfortable elegance exuded from the upscale booths and tables covered in white linens, surrounded by dark wood. Natural light shone from the sky lights in the dramatic vaulted ceiling. A pianist played melodies from Disney movies and the 1980s.

“Is this ‘Cars’ by Gary Numan?” I asked my husband, also a member of Generation X. He nodded as we started swaying in our booth to the music.

“And you were worried about us embarrassing you,” my 10-year-old daughter commented.

It’s true. Before entering Weber’s I cautioned my children, 10 and 13, to be on their best behavior. Yet along with refined, Weber’s is warm and familyfriendly. Moderate dancing while the pianist plays is acceptable.

Patrons can indulge in the Mother’s Day buffet in the restaurant or Weber’s ballrooms, which accomodate larger parties of up to 40 people. Reservations are strongly recommended, as it is the second busiest day besides Thanksgiving. The Mother’s Day buffet costs $25 for adults, $12 for children ages 5-11, and is free for ages 4 and under. Prices include a nonalcoholic beverage.

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A beautiful buffet

The buffet is replete with fresh fruit, greens, pasta and potato salads, plus baked goods such as brownies and coffee cakes, most made on-site in Weber’s bakery. There is an oatmeal bar with assorted toppings and hot food including vegetable lasagna, sausage links, Eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs, potatoes, corned beef hash, and biscuits and gravy.

That’s not all. A golden malt waffle bar tempts with toppings such as whipped cream, chocolate chips, fruit and syrup.

A carving station offers Dearborn ham.

On Mother’s Day, Weber’s offers special dishes such as salmon and beef stroganoff, not normally served at Sunday brunch, as well as more desserts.

For our first trip to the all-you-caneat buffet, my daughter picked sausage, eggs, cantaloupe and waffles. My son chose ham, eggs, corned beef hash and waffles. I tried fruit, eggs, a biscuit, sausage, potatoes and a pistachio muffin.

My husband selected ham, eggs, corned beef hash and more.

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The Short Course Everything was pleasing and, importantly, still warm.

“How good is that sausage?” my husband asked. “Mine is excellent!”

On my second trip I indulged in waffles with whipped cream and chocolate chips, a slice of ham, and coffee cake. This plate was more delicious than the first.

The ham was savory and flavorful; the cinnamon coffee cake, buttery and sweet.

The waffles melted in my mouth.

Our server removed our plates and refilled our drinks often. I liked the pleasing taste of Weber’s blend of Paramount coffee. What was our family’s only concern? Not overeating!

For a timeless brunch that’s sure to become a family tradition, treat your Mom to Mother’s Day brunch at Weber’s.

Kid-friendly: Yes

To avoid wait: Mother’s Day reservations are strongly recommended. Call 734-665-3636.

Noise level: High

Bathroom amenities: Changing tables in various men’s and women’s High chairs? Yes

Got milk? Yes, plus lemonade, juices, and pop Kids’ menu? The sky’s the limit with the buffet.

Anything healthy for kids? Fresh fruit, salad, eggs

Food allergy concerns? The kitchen can cook anything offered on the buffet separately to avoid cross contamination. Speak with your server or the manager.

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Folktales from the Arab World This new and original production, developed by Wild Swan Theater in collaboration with the Arab American National Museum and the National Arab Orchestra, is inspired by folktales from the Arab world. See this vibrant world come to life through timeless stories and music, passed on from country to country and from one generation to the next.

All calendar events are subject to change, cancellation and limited size. Calling ahead for confirmation is recommended.

1 MONDAY Stroller Strides® Community Class Try out a total fitness program for mom and babies featuring cardio, strength and body training exercises. 9am. Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Cir., 734-725-4075. annarborfit4mom.com Free Parent Child Piano Class Learn how to play piano with your child in this 12-week class. No prior experience is needed. Families work together in this stress free environment. Supplementary activities include playing duets, improvising and family yoga. Registration is required.

5:30pm. $150. Peachy Fitness, 2385 S. Huron Pkwy., 734-681-0477. peachyfitness.com

2 TUESDAY Creature Camp A day camp for kids grades K-6. Kids can help feed and care for animals, play games, make crafts and enjoy activities all day. 8am. $8. The Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., 734-929-9324. thecreatureconservancy.org Tiny Window Greenhouse Get ready for spring and join the library in making this fun project. Build a tiny window greenhouse and watch the seedlings grow. This event is for grades K-3. 2pm.

Ann Arbor District Library-Pittsfield, 2359 Oak Valley Dr., 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free

3 WEDNESDAY 826michigan: Youth Creative Writing Budding writers (ages 8-12) can get creative and exercise their writing ability.

Kids can write from prompts or start their own collaborative projects. They provide an opportunity to get constructive feedback on writing and allow kids to perform their work. 4pm. Ypsilanti District Library-Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd., 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free Farmers Market Food Truck Rally In the summer months, food trucks offer their wares at the farmer’s market on the first Wednesday of the month. 5pm.

Prices vary. Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., 734-794-6000. a2gov.org/market

4 THURSDAY Marketplace Stories: Folktales from the Arab World This production, developed in collaboration with the Arab American National Museum, is inspired by folktales from the Arab world. 10am. $8. Towsley Auditorium, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., 734-995-0530. wildswantheater.org

5 FRIDAY First Friday at the Farm Take a family trip to the farm. There will be food trucks in the pavilion area, a petting zoo and tractor rides. 5pm. $6/person.

The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms, 3001 Earhart Dr., pettingfarm.com

Pets and Pajamas Movie Night Join some furry friends for a cozy evening.

Visitors (ages 5-11) are invited to come in pajamas and settle in with an animalthemed movie, a vegetarian dinner, popcorn and time with the adoptable animals.

5pm. $35. Humane Society of Huron Valley, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd., 734-662-5585. hshv.org

Thursday, May 4-Saturday, May 6. Various showtimes. $15/ adult, $12/child or senior, $3/lap child. Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, Towsley Auditorium. 734-995-0530. wildswantheater.org

Let’s go fly a kite!

Grab your kite and hope for a moderately windy day on Pittsfield Township’s Kite Flying Day. This event will be fun for the whole family. Kids under age 10 will receive a free kite kit which they can assemble, fly, and then bring home for more fun all summer long. Or bring your own kite.

6 SATURDAY Free Comic Book Day Vault of Midnight is celebrating Free Comic Book day with trivia, cosplay, special sales and of course free comics. Kids that are interested in superheroes, comics, cartoons or graphic novels will enjoy this event!

10am. Vault of Midnight, 219 S. Main St., 734-998-1413. vaultofmidnight.com Mother’s Day Card Making Kids (grades 3-6) can create Mother’s Day cards and special printed candy jars.

11am. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., 734-426-4477. dexter.lib.mi.us Free Professor Ray’s Everyday Science: Mind Over Matter Explore the three states of matter (solids, liquids and gases) in a bunch of different fun ways. These interactive demos bring out the fun in learning about the states of matter and the extreme ways they can behave.

1pm. $5-$12. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann St., 734-995-5439. aahom.org Butterfly Survey Kickoff & Training Learn about the native butterflies and how to identify them. Surveys are conducted through the spring and summer. No prior experience in citizen science is necessary.

Registration is requested.1:30pm. Natural Area Preservation Office, 3875 E. Huron River Dr., 734-794-6627. a2gov.org Creature Encounters: Warthog Sophia, the African warthog, is the featured creature for the month of May. Also check out the other cool animal ambassadors. 2pm and 4pm. $8.

The Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.,734-929-9324. thecreatureconservancy.org Library Lab: Hands-On Stations UM FEMMES (Females Excelling More in Math, Engineering, and Science.) are bringing special programming to YDL. Kids can explore squishy circuits, edible DNA and penny boats. 2pm. Ypsilanti District Library-Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd., 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free Teen Science Cafe Desree Conners, a nurse at The University of Michigan, is visiting the library to share the options for meaningful careers in nursing. This event is in honor of Nurses’ Week. 3:30pm. Ypsilanti District LibraryMichigan, 229 W Michigan Ave., 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free Black Pond Woods Expedition Get an in-depth look at the pond at the LSNC. Hike through the woods and use dipping nets and a video microscope to study the creatures that live in that vernal pool. Learn about the pond’s role in the woods ecosystem and meet some of its animals. 6pm. $9. Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd., 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org

Saturday, May 20. 11am-1pm. Montibeller Park, 4305 Ellsworth Rd. 734822-2120. pittsfield-mi.gov

Wildflower walk and brunch Treat mom to the joys of spring wildflowers! A spring morning walk showcase wild flowers that are just starting to bloom. Relax with mom and enjoy a pancake brunch at the Activity Center. Choose the 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. walk. Brunch will be at 10 a.m. Pre-registration required. A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required to enter any Metropark and is only $35 annually for regular admission, $21 annually for seniors or $10 daily.

Sunday, May 14. 9am-12pm. $8/adult, $5/child (ages 2-11), free/under 2. Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center, 8801 N. Territorial Rd., Dexter. 734-426-8211. metroparks.com

7 SUNDAY Gardening and DIY Fest An all-day celebration of gardening and nature. Get a crash course in all things gardening including composting, vermiculture, container gardening and even how to keep backyard bees, chickens and goats.

12:30pm. Ann Arbor District Library-Downtown, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free Passport 2 Pittsfield Travel to the different Pittsfield community buildings for special events and free activities like a Pop-Up Farmers Market, Recycled Box City, Rec City, Police Cars, Fire Trucks, Field Office Touch-A-Truck, and more.1pm. Pittsfield Charter Township Hall, 701 W. Ellsworth Rd., 734-822-3101. pittsfield-mi.gov Free Scientist Spotlight Visit with University of Michigan Science Communication Fellows and participate in activities related to their research. The program is designed to bring researchers and public audiences together. 1pm. University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave., 734-764-0478. events.umich.edu Free Anne of Green Gables Based on the beloved novel, this musical follows orphan Anne on her journey to find the family she’s always wanted. Best for grades 2-6. 1:30pm. $10-$12. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., 734-668-8397. michtheater.org Story Time with Mother Goose: Kerry Tales Hollander’s Book & Paper Arts is hosting Kerry Tales: “Pick Some Flowers with Mother Goose” All ages are welcome.

2pm. Kerrytown Market & Shops, 407 N. 5th Ave., kerrytown.com Free

9 TUESDAY “Flower Power” Storytime Kids (ages 2-6) will enjoy some fun stories, songs and rhymes about spring flowers.

6:30pm. Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St., 734-475-8732. chesleadistrictlibrary.org Free

11 THURSDAY Little Paws Story Time Enjoy a storytime with some friendly and furry visitors with kids aged 2-5. This program also includes toy/treat making for adoptable animals and a shelter walk.

Pre-registration is recommended. Also on May 25. 10:30am. $5. Humane Society of Huron Valley, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd., 734-662-5585. hshv.org Quilled Earrings Older kids (grades 6 and up) will enjoy making this unique craft. Learn how to shape paper into one-of-a-kind ornamental earrings.

All materials are supplied. 7pm. Ann Arbor District Library-Downtown, 343 S. Fifth Ave., 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free

12 FRIDAY TinkerLab: Art Kids (ages 2-6) that love to get a little messy with arts & crafts have an opportunity for some unstructured tinkering.

They will provide smocks and supplies to let the kids get loose with their creativity. This session has the topic “Printmaking”.11am.

Ypsilanti District Library-Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd., 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

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13 SATURDAY Butterfly Festival Encounter butterflies in an enclosed habitat. Learn about their life cycle and about the monarch migration from Mexico to Michigan. Kids can make their own wings to take home. 10am. University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave., 734-764-0478. events.umich.edu Free Children’s Business Fair Kids are invited to create a product or service, design a booth, set pricing and sell to real customers at this public fair. Registering your child for a booth is free and done at the website provided. The event is recommended for grades K-8th.10am.

242 Church, 648 S. Wagner Rd., 586-337-9300. childbusinessfair.org Free Dancing Babies with Denise Owens Does your baby or young child (up to age 5) love to dance? Denise Owens, teacher at Kindermusik, wants to get those tots happy and dancing in a program of music and motion. 10am. Ann Arbor District Library-Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave., 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free KinderConcert from the Ann Arbor Symphony This 30-minute concert is great for kids (ages 2-5) who don’t like to sit still.

Members of the A2SO are joined by movement experts to get them moving to classical music. 12pm. Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St., 734-475-8732. chesleadistrictlibrary.org Free Make a Mother’s Day Card Kids in preschool-grade 5 are invited to celebrate their mothers with a handmade card. All of the supplies will be provided.

2pm. Ann Arbor District Library-Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave., 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free

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Suburban Chevrolet Cadillac Goddess 5K and Mile Fun Run This race celebrates the goddesses of all generations. There are many options for kids and adult races with different distances. 8am. Prices vary. Epic Races, 600 S. Wagner Rd., 734-585-7101. epicraces.com/event/ann-arbor-goddess/ All White Mother’s Day Brunch Guests are asked to wear all white for this special Mother’s Day brunch. Antonio’s Place Catering specializes in soul food, Middle Eastern cuisine, barbecue, and American gourmet dishes.10am. Pine View Golf Course, 5820 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-680-2873. antoniosplacatering.com

15 MONDAY Meet the Doulas Once a season the center hosts an opportunity to get some face time with the doulas. There will be a short presentation on what exactly a doula does and their role in a pregnancy and birth. Then expecting parents are invited to meet and chat with the doulas. 7pm. Center for the Childbearing Year, 722 Brooks St., 734-663-1523. center4cby.com Free

18 THURSDAY Starry Night Storytime Jump into some pj’s and head to the library for bedtime fun. There will be sleepy time stories and songs to prepare for a night of sweet dreams. 6:30pm. Ypsilanti District Library-Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd., 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

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The Well Dressed Salad with Keegan Rodgers The head baker at the People’s Food Co-op teaches several basic salad dressing combinations. Learn how to properly dress a salad and how to get the right texture and consistency with all-natural ingredients. 7pm.

Ann Arbor District Library-Downtown, 343 S. Fifth Ave., 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free

19 FRIDAY The Wild Kratts Live!

The PBS KIDS television show comes alive on stage. The Kratt Brothers activate some fan favorite Creature Power Suits to make all sorts of creatures safe again. 6:30pm. $50+. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., 734-668-8397. michtheater.org Family Mew-vie Nights Enjoy a family-friendly movie with popcorn and some cat cuddling. Families are welcome to bring sleeping bags, blankets and snacks. Registration required. Also on May 26. 7pm. $10. Tiny Lions Lounge, 5245 Jackson Rd., 734-662-5585. tinylions.org

20 SATURDAY Walk, Wag and Run Take part in a 5k or 1mile walk with or without a dog. There will be animal themed goodies, games and activities. Prices vary.

9am. Humane Society of Huron Valley, 3100 Cherry Hill Rd., 734-662-5585. hshv.org Bountiful Breakfasts Is it true that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Either way, it is delicious.

Prepare a berry parfait with cranberry coconut granola, omelet breakfast bites, and pancakes with mixed berries and maple syrup. Ages 8+ welcome. 10am. $60. Sprouting Chefs, 1500 Scio Church Rd., 734-474-1006. sproutingchefs.org

Sensory Storytime This event is designed for listeners (ages 3-7) with developmental disabilities and their families. A storytime with 20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and 40 minutes of adaptive free play. 10am.

Ann Arbor District Library-Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave., 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free Little Peeps: Space Kids (Pre K-grade 5) are invited for a journey to outer space. There is a short interactive performance, drama activities, and a craft. Adults are free. 10:30am. $7.

Pointless Brewery & Theatre, 3014 Packard. 989-455-4484. pointlessbrew.com Ann Arbor YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day Hang out with the Ann Arbor YMCA for a full day of fun activities. There will be canoeing, archery, arts and crafts and healthy snacks. 11am. YMCA Camp Birkett, 941 Dexter Townhall Rd., Pinckney.

734-661-8047. annarborymca.org Free

21 SUNDAY Bark in the Park This event celebrates the dog park in Canton. This all ages event is designed to give pet owners the opportunity to learn about the Canton Dog Park, meet other pet owners, and give dogs the opportunity to become more socialized.

Note: non-dog-park-members must show proof of registration and up-to date vaccination for rabies and DHLPP, signed by an accredited veterinarian. No pre-registration required. 11am. Canton Dog Park, N. Denton Rd., Canton. 734-394-5310. canton-mi.org. Free

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23 TUESDAY Family Maker Night Fun and family-focused workshop to work together on a project. Make fleece hats, create 3D cookie cutters, screen prints and art bots. Projects are designed for up to 6 people with at least one adult. Ages 6+.

6pm. Ypsilanti District Library-Michigan, 229 W. Michigan Ave., 734-482-4110 x1390. ypsilibrary.org Free

24 WEDNESDAY Flat Stanley Adventure Club Join Ypsilanti District Library’s Flat Stanley Adventure Club to imagine and enact his adventures around the globe. For ages 6-11. 6pm. Ypsilanti District Library-Michigan, 229 W. Michigan Ave., 734-482-4110 x1390. ypsilibrary.org Free Rain Gardens Nature Walk All ages are invited to tour the newly planted public rain gardens and a few nearby residential ones. Learn how the rain gardens work and what plants can used.

Dress comfortably. 6pm. Madison Street Rain Gardens, Madison and 4th, Ann Arbor. 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free

26 FRIDAY Guided Meditation for Young Kids Preschool-kindergarten children may benefit from a guided meditation. They’ll start with a story, move into meditation and finish with a hands-on craft to teach meditation practices that can be done at home.

Attendees are welcome to bring a pillow or blanket for comfort. 2pm.

Ann Arbor District Library-Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave., 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free Read & Feed Book Club Kids (grades 5-9) are reading The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi for their book club. Guests can participate in trivia to win prizes and enjoy pizza. 7pm. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., 734-426-4477. dexter.lib.mi.us Free

27 SATURDAY Flashy Flower Art Use recycled materials like CDs to make a colorful and shiny flower craft. This event is recommended for grades K-5. 2pm.

Ann Arbor District Library-Westgate, 2503 Jackson Ave., 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free

30 TUESDAY Cork Trivet Making Workshop Local crafter, Dawn Henry, demonstrates how to make trivets with wine corks. The library will provide enough corks for the workshop, but guest are invited to bring their own as well. This event is intended for grades 6+. 7pm. Ann Arbor District LibraryMalletts Creek, 3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy., 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free

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Wee-Bots and Up This drop-in writing workshop is specifically for younger writers, ages 6-10. Experiment with writing prompts, learn techniques and discuss creative writing with other students. 6pm.

826Michigan, 115 E. Liberty St. 734-761-3463. 826michigan.org Free

Saturdays

Children’s Storytime Enjoy storytime in Literati’s comfy space.

Kids of any age are welcome. 11am.

Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington St., 734-585-5567. literatibookstore.com Free

Saturdays

Dinosaur Tour All dino fans are welcome to this 30-minute docent-led tour of the dinosaur exhibits at the U-M Museum of Natural History. Sign up on the day of the tour.

2pm. Ruthven Museums Building, 1109 Geddes Ave., 734-764-0480. ummnh.org Free

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Drop-In Spring Storytime Swing by the library for a fun spring stories session. There are interactive books, crafts, finger plays and many other activities to encourage a love of reading. The sessions are 30 minutes long. 11am. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., 734-426-4477. dexter.lib.mi.us Free

Wednesdays

Wee-Bots and Up This drop-in writing workshop is specifically for younger writers, ages 6-10. Experiment with writing prompts, learn techniques and discuss creative writing with other students. 6pm.

826Michigan, 115 E. Liberty St., 734-761-3463. 826michigan.org Free

Thursdays

Lego Night Join other Lego enthusiasts for open play every Thursday. Kids will love it and the adults can sneak in on the action as well.

5pm. Ypsilanti District Library-Superior, 8795 MacArthur Blvd., 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

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Read to Otis the Library Dog Otis, a certified Therapaws dog, is a great listener. Kids in grades 1-3 are encouraged to come read aloud to Otis to practice their skills without judgement.

He will be in the library on May 11 and May 25 and you can sign your child up for a 10-minute slot to read to him.

Phone registration requested. 6pm.

Ypsilanti District Library-Michigan, 229 W. Michigan Ave., 734-482-4110 x1390. ypsilibrary.org Free

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Family Dance Party Join Kidopolis for a family friendly dance party. 6pm. $8. Kidopolis, 509 State Cir., 734-769-0263. kidopolis.net

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