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Get creative and send your children to school with a fun, new way to decorate their locker! The Post-it® Super Sticky Dry Erase Surface is a flexible whiteboard designed to stick to a variety of surfaces: painted drywall, steel, glass, finished wood, and existing whiteboards or chalkboards. They are stain-proof and easy to install– just unroll, peel and stick. The Post-it® Super Sticky Dry Erase Surface can be cut-to-fit and provides endless possibilities. Price varies. meijer.com

Your little Leo child loves to be the center of attention among friends. They are very playful and enthusiastic. This month your little lion will be feeling the need to make everyone happy, a perfect time to teach them that doing kind things for others feels good inside vs doing it for the attention. Show them their kindness has helped others to and assure them that they are natural leaders. Let your little lion feel the joy of doing kind deeds secretly and receive back that kindness which will encourage them to feel the strength that comes in teamwork! This will give way to connect to your child’s natural leadership ability and compassionate understanding of how everyone can play a significant role in making the world a better place, knowing they made a difference this month!

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The Lulla doll is a sleep companion for preemies, babies and toddlers based on scientific research. With its soft feel of natural cotton and soothing sounds, it imitates closeness to a caregiver at rest. Lulla plays a real-life recording of the breathing and heartbeat of a mother at rest for up to 8 hours. It can even absorb the scent from caregivers to increase comfort and security for the baby. $89.99 thelittleseedling.com

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HELLA scholarships

Think your kids have a bright future ahead? Lighting company HELLA is offering scholarships to graduating high school students pursuing a STEM degree.

As part of HELLA’s pilot program, eight students were selected this year, each receiving a $10,000 scholarship, renewable for up to four years. As part of the scholarship criteria, winners must work at HELLA from five to 40 hours a week (paid $12-$17 an hour), depending on school schedule.

Additionally, the lighting company will help with job placement. To be considered, students must show proof of acceptance from an accredited university, achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 and successfully complete an interview with HELLA leadership.

For additional information on the scholarships available, visit hella.com and search for scholars.

Zollipops

rare total solar eclipse. Michigan is unfortunately not in the path of the total eclipse but we will experience a partial one. The Michigan Science Center in Detroit plans to host an entire day of science fun to celebrate the eclipse. Participate in fun earth and space-themed activities: make clouds, imagine what extraterrestrial life might be like, investigate gravity and more! Learn more about the sun in the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium.

Join amateur astronomers to safely look at the solar eclipse with telescopes or create your own pinhole viewer. There will also be a livestream of the eclipse in the Toyota Engineering Theater. The partial eclipse will be visible in Detroit from 1:03-3:47pm and will be most covered at 2:27pm.

Sometimes it takes a kid’s point of view to teach the grownups what we ought to be doing better. That’s why 12-year-old Alina Morse created Zollipops— candy that’s actually good for your teeth.

The Michigan native decided the world needed a better lollipop after a disappointing visit to her grocery store’s candy aisle and so she invented this gluten-free, GMO-free, natural sucker that contains healthy sugar alternatives and additives that work to raise the pH level of your mouth to prevent tooth decay. You can now find the flavorful pops at Kroger stores throughout Michigan. Zollipops donates a percentage of its profits to helping promote oral health education.

Want to try one of the six fun flavors?

Monday, August 21. 10am-5pm. Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R St., Detroit.

313-577-8400. mi-sci.org/event/solar-eclipse-event/

Visit zollipops.com for more information about these sweet treats.

Total eclipse On Monday, August 21, many parts of North America will experience a

Later start times Ann Arbor high schoolers will have a new

school start time option this fall. In response to community requests for alternative high school start times, Ann Arbor Public Schools will give students the option to start classes after 8:30am in the 2017-18 school year. Huron, Pioneer, and Skyline high school students will have the option to start their school day with second period: 8:39am for Huron, 8:49am for Pioneer and 9:01am for Skyline. The district will also add more buses and restructured routes so no students will be picked up earlier than 7am in the 2017-18 school year.

For more information visit a2schools.org/aaps.

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EPA student winner The future of our clean planet is in the hands of a student from

Huron High School here in Ann Arbor. Megan He, a junior, was recently awarded the 2016 Presidential Environmental Youth Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

One of just 15 students selected from across the country, He won for her YouTube channel Greenversal, which allows viewers to watch the environmental news videos she creates.

“By communicating with viewers in the comments and hearing their ideas, I know that my videos are promoting environmental awareness to as many people as possible, and I am so glad that they are having this much of an impact on such a diverse group of people,” He said. Congrats, Megan!

For more information on environmental education, visit epa.gov/education.

Packard Health expands

Bounce away

Colby Bounce has opened a new location at Briarwood Mall. Located in the space left vacant by MC Sports, the business features several fun bouncers including slides, an obstacle course, basketball and a special toddler area, as well as an arcade and a party room. Socks are required to bounce! Prices start at $6 for 15 minutes for children ages 2-12 and $3 for children up to age 2 in the toddler bounce area.

Colby Bounce, Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Cir. colbyeventservices.com

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County (CSSW) announced in July the opening of a branch of Packard Health at their main service building in Ann Arbor. Nurse practitioner Katherine Hoffman, FNP-BC, will be providing a variety of primary care services to CCSW clients, and to the general public. These services include physicals, chronic disease management, pelvic exams and pap smears, and acute care visits. CCSW and Packard Health are excited to bring this integrative healthcare approach to the community as need grows. Contact CCSW for clinic hours and appointments.

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County, 4925 Packard Rd., 734-971-9781. csswashtenaw.org

Another farm stop

Argus Farm Stop plans to open a second location in Ann Arbor this year at 1200 Packard Road. Argus Farm Stop’s mission is to preserve regional farming, and farmers receive 80 percent of the sales price of their products sold at the market. Fundraising for the new location is currently underway with an opening tentatively planned for later this month.

Visit argusfarmstop.com for updates on the expansion.

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Be Part of the Answer Michigan Youth in Government at the Ann Arbor YMCA

By Heidi Alene Harris

to get actively involved More and more tweens Meetings will be in the community,” Miller are interested in politics held once a week at said. “YIG provides a and the Michigan Youth participating schools hands-on learning experiin Government (YIG) Middle school: Clauge, Ann ence for how to make a bill, program is the perfect with every student given Arbor Open at Mack, Ypsilanti training ground. The the opportunity to sit in Community Middle School, East comprehensive program, House, and Senate chairs to Arbor Charter Academy, Fortis organized by the Ann learn first hand what parliaAcademy, Estabrook School.

Arbor YMCA, teaches mentary procedure is.”

High school: Ypsilanti state governmental proMeetings for middle Community cess in a fun, interactive school students begin High School way. It all culminates in in September and a conference at the State students will attend the Capitol in Lansing where State Conference in late participants take part in a unique simulaNovember. High school student meetings tion as start in October and participants attend legislators, lobbyists, lawyers, and memthe State Conference in late February. For bers of the press corps. students who homeschool, or if your school Lydia Miller, YIG coordinator at the does not participate in the YIG program, Ann Arbor YMCA, explained details of weekly meetings are held at the Ann Arbor the program. Weekly meetings cover bill YMCA. writing, debate, parliamentary proceWe caught up with Charlie Hickman, an dures, political issues and governmental 11th grader at Community High School, procedure. “This is an amazing program who has been in the YIG program since designed for middle and high schoolers eighth grade and will continue this year.

Community High School 11th grader Charlie Hickman has been in the YIG program since eighth grade.

Middle School group at the State Capitol in Lansing for annual YGI conference.

What inspired you to join the program? I started because I heard of a lot of other students doing it, so I decided to check it out and I was hooked.

What is your favorite part of the program? You get to meet people from all over the place when you attend the conference at the State Capitol in Lansing.

Do you have a bill you created that was your favorite? I really liked my last one. Last year I wrote a bill changing Michigan from a “winner take all state” to a proportional vote state for presidential elections. Once passed, it would assign the Michigan presidential electors by proportional vote instead of the popular vote. This bill passed through the House, Senate, and was eventually signed by the youth governor.

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What is your recommendation to students who are interested in joining? Join as early as possible because you will benefit the most from being involved for multiple years. Yet, it is also great to start any time. Just come to a meeting and check out all the YIG has to offer.

YIG is looking to expand to more schools in Washtenaw County. One teacher is required to be present during the weekly meetings and serve as the liaison between participants and Ann Arbor YMCA staff. There is a charge to be a member of the program and financial aid is available on a sliding scale.

To learn more about the YIG program, contact Abbey Davis: adavis@annarborymca.org or 734-661-8012.

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MARE Meet and Greets

Matching area teens with forever families

By April Huard

Sally, a Michigan teen, hopes to be adopted soon.

The Heart Gallery is a traveling display of available children waiting for adoption.

There are currently more than 300 older children ages 8-17 in Michigan foster placements, waiting anxiously to be adopted. Ann Arbor-based Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) has a unique program designed to match these kids with prospective families and help them realize their goal of finding a forever family before they age out of the system.

Meet & Greets

Jessie Thompson, the recruitment specialist in Ann Arbor, says that MARE is “a helping hand for families who want to adopt from foster care.” The agency sponsors regular events called Meet & Greets, where individuals who have been approved to adopt come and meet youth who are available for adoption. The kids and families spend a fun day together eating pizza, playing games, and getting to know about each other firsthand.

Success stories

Thompson says that the Meet & Greet program has led to many successful matches and that several are in the process of finalization now. At one particular Meet & Greet, a single dad bonded with a 14-year old boy over basketball and air hockey. That bond eventually led to adoption, and the father and son are now regular speakers at MARE events where they assure others that adopting teens is both possible and desirable.

Thompson is passionate about the need for teens to be adopted. Because many adoptive families want a baby or younger child, the older kids that MARE works with are much harder to place. She

says that there are over 100 tweens and teens in the tri-county area waiting for a family. “You don’t stop needing a family at any age. Kids who are 17 and looking to go to college still need a family to come home to. They’re never going to stop needing a family to open their home and love them,” she explains.

First steps

For area families who are interested in adopting an older child from foster care, Jessie says that the first step is to call MARE. Families can speak to an adoption navigator, who can answer any adoptionrelated questions because all navigators have been through the adoption process themselves. Additionally, the MARE website is full of links and resources that families will find very helpful. They can also direct families to an adoption agency where they can attend an adoption orientation.

Christopher is looking for a forever family.

Community involvement

For those in the community who would like to get involved or help MARE, Thompson says that they are always looking for new churches and business partners to host a Meet & Greet for 40 to 50 people. Venues like bowling alleys, trampoline parks, and gyms are always popular with the kids. The organization is also looking for professional photographers to take photos of available children for the Heart Gallery, a traveling photo display used to create awareness around the state.

Contact MARE to volunteer as a host for a Meet & Greet or as a photographer.

Avont is one of hundreds of Michigan teens waiting for an adoptive family.

Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange 3840 Packard Rd., (800) 589-6273. mare.org

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Parents, the tax-free weekend will be back again this August 4-6.

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Jeans A durable pair of jeans is always a must and this stylish one is from The Children’s Place.

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Maxwell, 7, from Tecumseh, thinks construction equipment is pretty cool and loves playing with Ninjago® LEGOs®.

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Homeschooling 101

Top 6 things to know about homeschooling in Washtenaw County

By Heidi Alene Harris

Thinking about homeschooling, but don’t know where to start? New to the area and looking for homeschooling resources? We caught up with two local homeschooling mothers, Stacy Louis, of the group “Homeschoolers of Washtenaw” (HOW), and Bobbi Jo Sargent, of the group “Meetups for Homeschoolers in the Ann Arbor Area.” They gave us some tips and local resources and support for homeschooling families.

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Connect with other homeschool families by joining a group It is helpful to connect with other families when just starting out. Families homeschool for many reasons including religion, educational philosophy, health reasons, and more, so find a group that fits your family’s needs. For a directory of registered Michigan support groups visit homeeddirectory.com/ homeschooling-support-groups/michigan. The following Facebook groups connect homeschooling families in Washtenaw County: n Homeschoolers of Ann Arbor n Homeschoolers of Washtenaw (HOW) n Meetups for Homeschoolers in the Ann Arbor Area n Southeast Michigan Homeschoolers 2

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Homeschooling cooperatives (Co-op) A co-op is a homeschooling group that offers enrichment and/or academic classes that are taught by parents. Co-ops in Washtenaw County include: n Adventures Homeschool Association in Ypsilanti adventurershomeschool.org/classes n Homeschool Connections in Ann Arbor washtenawhsc.org/index.html n Explorers in Ann Arbor explorershomeschoolassociation.org

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State of Michigan requirements The State of Michigan has no formal homeschooling requirements in terms of reporting or standardized testing. Check out the Michigan Department of Education website (under the section “Homeschooling in Michigan”) for more information: michigan.gov

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United Learning Academy in Ann Arbor Professional teachers offer on-site innovative classes for homeschool students. Upcoming Fall 2017 classes include astronomy and botany. Visit unitedlearningacademy.com for more information on pricing and classes offered.

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Field trip and community resources One advantage of homeschooling is the ability to customize curriculum to the needs and interests of your individual child. Resources in the community such as public libraries, 4-H organizations, local museums, parks, and universities provide great learning opportunities. The University of Michigan offers the Museum of Natural History, Museum of Art, Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum!

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Sports Your child may be able to participate in sports when homeschooling. According to the Michigan Department of Education it is the responsibility of individual school boards to determine whether homeschooled students are eligible to play sports. The Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti public school districts adhere to the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) requirements that in order for a student to participate in school sports the student must be enrolled at least 66% of their classes in the public schools.

Homeschool students can enroll in sports through the Ann Arbor Rec & Ed department. There are also alternative private sports teams through the Ann Arbor YMCA and CTK Jaguars (a multi-sport program serving the homeschool community in Ann Arbor).

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School Gardens Flourish in Washtenaw County Dexter, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti schools show off their vegetables

By Erica Bloom

With PTOs involved, school gardens thrive

At Haisley Elementary School on Ann Arbor’s west side the PTO is responsible for jumpstarting the garden.

Now in its fifth year, Haisley’s garden has three wheelchair-accessible beds in addition to 14 raised beds. Parent of a Haisley student, Jen Sopoci, coordinates the all volunteer-led garden. “During the school year kids skip over to the garden for recess. A parent is available to help students with tasks like weeding or spreading mulch.

The kids love tasting the vegetables right from the garden,” says Sopoci.

In addition to recess, teachers who want to have their classes plant in the garden can sign up. “This year we did a math unit with third graders on area and did a squarefoot garden that supplied the school with salad for a field day,” says Sopoci.

While parents do some fundraising and grant writing, the school’s PTO supports the garden financially with a yearly budget. Additional engagement comes from Principal Kelly House, who includes garden updates in her weekly e-mail to families. There’s always a family willing to sign up for a summer volunteer garden shift.

Making garden to cafeteria a reality

In just its first growing season, the Sullivan Memorial Garden at Dexter’s Creekside Intermediate School

harvested 500 pounds of produce. About 100 pounds of that was used in Dexter’s school cafeterias, with the remainder going to Dexter’s “kitchen classrooms” where students learned about healthy cooking.

Through a partnership with 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, the district employs Lisa Babe, its farm to school coordinator. Babe oversees the gardens and works with the food and nutrition staff to incorporate produce from local farmers and school gardens into the lunch menus. Under Babe’s leadership teachers, parents and students help maintain the garden. During the summer parents sign up to weed and water and can harvest any produce for their families.

“To address high obesity rates in western Washtenaw County, 5 Healthy Towns set a goal for Dexter students to eat more fruits and vegetables,” says Babe. “Educating students about where their food comes from and engaging them in growing the food themselves is a big step toward achieving this goal.”

Healthy eating habits start in early childhood

Principal Dr. Connie Thompson knows healthy eating habits start early in life. That is why she fully supports the Perry Early Learning Center school garden.

The garden, located in Ypsilanti’s south side, has gone through many iterations over the years, but now, with the support of local gardening nonprofit Growing Hope, the garden is thriving.

Stewarded by a long-time community member, known as Mr. Agnew, the garden is both an opportunity to educate preschool through first grade students about healthy eating, and a place where families can access fresh produce. “A lot of people in this neighborhood see our garden as a community space. They hear about the garden from neighbors and come pick the vegetables for their families,” says Thompson.

Growing Hope partners with Perry teachers to use the garden as an outdoor classroom and more and more are incorporating garden activities into their lessons.

At times, Agnew greets the students in the garden and shares tips on planting and harvesting the produce.

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Students harvest carrots from Creekside Intermediate School garden in Dexter.

Mr. Agnew’s vision is a farm stand next to the garden where families can come pick up vegetables. For Thompson, she’d love to see more opportunities for students to learn and explore the garden through harvesting, tasting and preparing the produce in the classroom.

9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Growing Hope, 922 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401. growinghope.net Continued on P. 14

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PARABLES is a no-shushing, interactive worship service for all abilities. It’s especially for families and individuals who would like a progressive faith community where people on the margins, because of intellectual, physical, or developmental disabilities, are empowered to share their gifts. We offer a no-fragrance setting with sensory headphones, freshly baked gluten-free communion bread, Sasha (our therapy dog), and a variety of fidgets! Our visual schedule board and flip books for personal use help individuals who prefer following a predictable structure.

Worship is always followed by a community meal with gluten-free food options from Arbor Farms. If you are a family who takes turns staying at home with your child with special needs, or a person who is experiencing the margins of life for whatever reason, we hope you’ll come to experience the uniqueness of this community.

Students at Haisely Elementary in Ann Arbor enjoy harvesting carrots from the garden.

Photo Credit: Yen Azzaro

At Creekside Intermediate School students compare the taste of red and white beet chips. At Haisley Elementary students taste collard greens during “Taste it Thursdays.” And at Perry Early Learning Center students pick cherry tomatoes from the vine. Throughout Washtenaw County, school gardens are blooming this summer. With support from parents, teachers, principals, and a few paid coordinators, these gardens will be ready to harvest when students return to school.

While each school garden organizes itself differently, the goal is the same: get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. It’s an important goal as 88 percent of children in Washtenaw County eat less than the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. A school garden is a good way to introduce fresh food into a young person’s diet.

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Prepare Them for Academic Success 10 home prep ideas

By Laura Lyles Reagan

Back-to-school preparations go beyond school clothes purchases and new backpacks filled with school supplies.

The Parent Institute, the U.S. Department of Education and the nonprofit Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) have ideas for creating a learning-rich home environment. We combined their ideas into this simple, home learning list to kickstart your child’s literacy and mathematical acuity this school year.

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Want your children to be good readers? Let them see you read.

You might say, “This was my favorite book when I was your age” or “I can’t wait to start my new book.” Once a week on the weekends and let your children stay up as late as they want, as long as they are reading in bed. With young children, try reading to them during bath time. Try holding D-E-A-R times at your house. “DEAR” stands for “Drop Everything and Read.”

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3 Have children make a “book” about themselves, with their own illustrations and wording. “A Book About Me” is a great way to help your child see themselves as “somebody.”

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Cook with your children.

Have them use measuring spoons, cups and tools for a hands on lesson in volume and science vocabulary, like liquids and solids.

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Let kids overhear you praising them to others, particularly about how impressed you are with how they are learning.

Motivate your children in math by challenging them to figure out how much change you should get back from a purchase. If they get the amount right, they get to keep the change. (Teach them to count it back correctly too.)

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Help your child discover their roots by talking with family members over the summer. Then ask your child to write that family member a thank you letter and share what they learned.

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Encourage children to read biographies about successful people. As children learn about the traits that made others successful, they are often motivated to adopt those same success patterns in their own lives.

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Talk about geography in terms children can understand: Go through your house and talk about where things came from.

For example, a box of cereal may have a Battle Creek, MI address. Tell your children where your ancestors came from and find the places on a map.

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Estimating is an important math skill.

We estimate how much our groceries will cost and the time it will take to complete projects at work. You can help your child learn to estimate at home. As you’re driving, estimate the distance to your destination and how much time it will take.

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Show your child that writing is useful. Have them help you write a letter ordering something or asking a question, etc. Then show them the results of your letter.

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healthy kids Safe to Drink from the Tap Ann Arbor water exceeds standards

By Erica Bloom

The release of the 2016 Ann Arbor Water Quality Report assures residents to feel safe drinking straight from the tap. Brian Steiglitz, Ann Arbor’s manager of water treatment services, oversees water quality testing and treatment and reassuringly, he drinks straight from the tap himself.

Eighty-five percent of the city’s water supply comes from the Huron River with the remaining 15 percent from wells. The water from both sources is blended in the water treatment plant. According to the 2016 Report, Ann Arbor’s drinking water meets or exceeds all state and federal standards with over 140,000 water quality tests performed each year.

The water is treated with three main processes: softening, disinfection and filtration. These processes destroy harmful bacteria, improve water taste and reduce odors.

Sampling for safety

Depending on the contaminant the city takes samples daily and sometimes even hourly. For contaminants like perfluorinated compounds (typically associated with the manufacture of carpeting, personal care products, and Teflon cookware) the city water remains 10 times lower than EPA health advisory levels. “The city water utility is continuing to monitor for these compounds as well as other emerging contaminants, and remains steadfast in its effort to provide safe drinking water for its customers,” says Steiglitz.

Some of the main contaminants that the city closely monitors includes lead, copper, and cryptosporidium. 1, 4- Dioxane, an industrial solvent that seeped into area groundwater between 1966 and 1986, is also closely monitored. To date 1,4- Dioxane has never been detected in municipal water.

Extra care

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants than the general population. The Water Quality Report encourages individuals who may have higher risks for infections, like those who have undergone organ transplants, have immune system disorders, the elderly or infants, to seek input from health care providers about ways to reduce exposure to contaminants at levels even below state or federal safety standards.

Ann Arbor meets or exceeds all water quality standards under the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency.  Fluoride is added to Ann Arbor’s drinking water at .7 mg/L which is the level the Center for Disease Control recommends to prevent tooth decay. Most bottled spring water also contains very low levels of fluoride and some water filters remove fluoride.  For some emerging contaminants like perfluorinated compounds (found in Teflon pans) research is being done on safety standards. Consumer protection organizations like the Environmental Working Group are a source for more information at ewg.org.  When water has been sitting for several hours, minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking.  The Ann Arbor Water Treatment Plant treats the water to reduce hardness (a measure of dissolved minerals). Harder water requires more soap to form suds and provide effective cleaning.

Zoocation Day, Anyone?

Two zoos located close by; we help you choose With two award-winning zoos in the region, choosing where to take the kids on a zoocation day this summer might be tough. Both the Detroit Zoo and Toledo Zoo & Aquarium have a lot to offer the whole family: tiny tots to teens to adults. With so much to see and do at both zoos, we hope you navigate the highlights so you can get the most from your zoocation.

 Water filters are a personal preference and can improve water taste and remove some contaminants.

Drinking Ann Arbor water is safe, even without a filter.

For more information about Ann Arbor water treatment and to view the full report visit a2gov.org or call 734-794-6450.

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Magic Around Every Corner

Ask the Expert

A guide to Ann Arbor’s magical fairy doors

By Aimee Grant Eldon

School Savings

Hunt for those back-to-school bargains

By Janice Richardson

Ann Arbor is 25 square miles of magic surrounded by reality, and there is no greater proof than the abundance of fairy doors within the city limits. Fairy doors came to downtown Ann Arbor in the early 2000s thanks to the magical influence of Ann Arborite Jonathan B. Wright, a selfdescribed fairyologist. Since then, fairy doors, villages, and gardens have sprung up all over the city and have given townies and visitors one more unique thing to tour and observe in Ann Arbor.

Loop around on Liberty back to Main Street. While it doesn’t bode well to reveal the exact location, there is a gray goblin door north of The Ark. Goblins are testy creatures, so tread lightly. Continuing south, The Ark (316 S. Main) has a fairy door to the left of the exterior door leading to the ticket booth.

Next, go south on Main and east on William to the Fairy Village Garden at the corner of the Fourth & William parking structure. Kids can have fun pointing out their favorites from the many free-standing fairy homes.

Continue along William to the fairy door at the Downtown Library (343 S. Fifth Ave), which is tucked inside the children’s section. When you enter the main doors, head straight back to the Fairytale and Folklore section in the children’s area. This door is housed inside several vintage books, including The Book of Wonder and Through Fairy Halls.

Anna Eldon, Natalie Henry, and Peter Eldon leave trinkets for the Red Shoes fairies To step into the world of fairy magic, follow this hour-long trek to some of Ann Arbor’s best fairy doors.

Fairy door destinations

Start your journey along Main Street at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room (114 S. Main). Its wooden fairy doors, located on the right just inside the front entrance, open to reveal a fairy setting.

Lastly, head north on Fifth and east on Liberty to The Michigan Theater (603 E. Liberty), where the door is located to the right of the exterior ticket booth. The booth’s dark wood blends in with the exterior frame of the door. Be sure to get out your flashlight so you can see inside this final stop on the fairy tour.

Clothes

A simple way to save on clothes is to buy secondhand. Thrift stores such as the Salvation Army Thrift Store (1621 S. State St.) and the Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Shop (2280 S. Industrial) offer a constantly changing variety of clothing and other items. Bringing the kids with you is a good idea because used clothing, having already shrunk, may not fit the same as new, and thrift stores tend to have a more stringent return policy.

Local children’s resale stores such as Once Upon a Child (4559 Washtenaw Ave.) and Grow With Me (2521 Jackson Ave.) offer a variety of inspected used clothing, shoes and gear.

If your child wears uniforms, call your school to check for a uniform exchange school or consider setting up such a swap. Also look for uniform “lots” on eBay or Craigslist. Try a simple search such as “girl school uniform size 8 lot.”

Instruments

If your student is playing an instrument you have several options. Borrow one from the school, rent one from a local shop or buy one. Those in the Ann Arbor Public School system can usually get an instrument on loan from the band or orchestra conductor. If you choose to buy one, consider the level of your child’s intent and the leading manufacturers for the instrument. Visit a local store such as Shar Music (2465 S. Industrial Hwy.) for stringed instruments or Oz’s Music (1920 Packard ) to discuss your options. Both stores offer programs that will apply some of your monthly rental money towards buying the instrument if you later decide to purchase.

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People often bring fairy offerings– small trinkets such as new pennies, brightly colored buttons or beads, pebbles, or green acorns with fuzzy caps harvested from the front yard.

Fairies are extra welcoming to groups wearing wings and other fairy adornments, so costumes are encouraged!

Head south on Main and west on Washington to the Sweetwaters Café on the corner (123 W. Washington). This is the original fairy door in the downtown business district, appearing in 2005. The white fairy door mimics the architecture from the exterior building and is on the wall opposite the cream station. Sweetwaters also sells fun souvenir postcards, posters, and copies of Who’s Behind the Fairy Door.

Best Fairy Villages and Gardens Nichols Arboretum 1610 Washington Heights

Head south on Ashley, and look for the ruby red door at Red Shoes (332 S. Ashley). The wide porch is often home to other whimsical scenes, from a tiny red car to a toy soldier battle.

Nicola’s Books 2513 Jackson Ave. (in the Westgate Shopping Center)

Matthaei Botanical Gardens 1800 North Dixboro Rd. Best Bookish Fairy Doors Westgate Library 2503 Jackson Ave. (in the Westgate Shopping Center)

Correction: The Made in Michigan column title in the July issue should read Blackbird Bonnets.

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The first day of school is just around the corner which means families are in the midst of back-to-school shopping. But does the grand total make you feel the need to refinance your home? Being the mom of five young children and the wife of a graduate student, I know a thing or two about living on a budget and stretching our money so I’m sharing some of my favorite ways to save a little green this back-to-school season.

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Sporting Goods

To save money on sporting gear consider buying used. Searching Craigslist, garage sales and Play it Again Sports are all local options. When buying used equipment it’s always a good idea to inspect it closely. Check that seams are intact, no rust is evident on metal pieces and that all Velcro, straps and closures function correctly. Some items are best bought new such as helmets, mouthguards, and hockey sticks.

Art Supplies

Budding artists need supplies! Thinking outside the box to find art materials may actually entail thinking inside the box– The Scrap Box (581 State Cir.) where you can pick up recycled items for collages, mosaics and science projects. Also check out sales at local big box stores and stock up on supplies such as glue, pencils and crayons during sales.

Supply List

As you receive a supply list from your child’s teacher or school, the best way to not break the bank is to set a budget and know exactly what you’re looking for before you begin walking store aisles. Keep in mind that buying some things in bulk, such as disinfectant wipes, tissues and hand sanitizer, will give you enough to send some to school and keep some on hand at home.

Follow these tips and you’ll be sure to score an A-plus on your back to school bargain shopping exam!

Get Outside

Meet Annie Fortunato of Hike It Baby Ann Arbor

By Aimee Grant Eldon

Annie Fortunato leads a gaggle of families with children along the gravel path past the rushing Huron River to the Arb’s golden prairie.

Fortunato, who has a degree in environmental studies and works in a childcare center, has always considered herself outdoorsy. When a relative told her about Hike It Baby, she knew she had to start a branch in Ann Arbor. She’s now the Ann Arbor area ambassador for Hike It Baby.

Leading the Ann Arbor group was a natural fit for Fortunato, given her background as a teacher. “Nature education has always been a passion.

Before I was a mom I was an educator at a marine science camp,” she says. Fortunato’s now six-year-old son, was a toddling three-year-old when they first started Hike It Baby Ann Arbor. Her family is excited to welcome a new sibling in the fall.

Fortunato’s favorite thing about Hike It Baby is the incredible group of friends she has made through the group: “I just love the community.

I’ve met my entire social network through Hike It Baby!”

What’s your favorite hike in Hike It Baby 101 Washtenaw County & why?

A hiking club offering guided My favorite is the Arb because you can make it as hikes to families, Hike It Baby seeks difficult or easy as you want. It’s very diverse with to get children, from birth to school the river and the prairie. I can get any hike I want age, outdoors. Adults in the group there. are often moms, but dads, nannies, and grandparents are also frequent What’s your favorite participants. local museum?

Fortunato points out that the We like going to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens in group uses the term “hike” loosely. the winter to get all the smells in the conservatory.

“Some hikes are on paved trails, like You walk in and it boosts your mood.

Gallup Park. The Arb has very well taken care of trails that are stroller What is your favorite accessible. We also do bike-and-plays post-hike treat? and park-and-plays,” she says.

Our family always hikes on Sunday morning at the Hikers do not need fancy gear Arb, and our favorite place afterwards is the Lunch to join; a bottle of water and supRoom for their vegan biscuits and gravy. portive shoes are the only supplies each hiker needs. “We have a loaner What pro tips do you baby carrier available on all hikes have for first-time hikers? that people can use to make the hike Come with a positive attitude. accessible to all hikers,” she says.

Not all hikes are going to be awesome– you’ll Her pro tip: bring “snacks to bribe forget diapers, or your kid will have a meltdown. the kids to keep going!”

Families keep coming back for more because of the strong community that the group offers. “Everybody comes on hikes for different reasons– being active, social, and so their children experience the outdoors,” Fortunato says.

“The outdoors brings them all together.”

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Mark’s Carts

211 W. Washington St Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: (231) 645-ROLL Hours: Vary by food truck, usually three hours around lunchtime, four around dinner, weather permitting. markscarts.com “I want Chinese,” stated my daughter, 10.

“Well, I want Mexican,” declared my son, 13.

“I don’t know what I want,” said my husband.

What do you do when everyone in your family wants something different for dinner? Take them to Mark’s Carts! Located downtown in a small urban garden off Washington Street, adjacent to Bill’s Beer Garden, Mark’s Carts offers seven food trucks with various dishes to satisfy any craving.

The 2017 season, which runs through October, features the following food carts: Everest Momo, a Nepali and Tibetan Kitchen; Pita Cruiser, offering Mediterranean street food; Hut-K Nutrilicious, focusing on Indian street food; El Manantial, serving Mexican street food; Simply Spanish, offering paella and tapas; Great Grilled Sandwiches with grilled sandwiches from around the world; and Wood Fired Up with gourmet woodfired pizzas.

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Roll into Mark’s Carts for tasty choices

By Katy M. Clark

Around the courtyard

Wood Fired Up and Everest Momo are new to Mark’s Carts this year, so we headed to them first. At Wood Fired Up, I met owner-operator Brad Lydick, who relocated his family from Harbor Springs to Ann Arbor to be part of Mark’s Carts.

“We love the community,” he told me.

“Absolutely love it.”

From his food truck, I selected the Margherita pizza ($10) with fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes and basil. My husband chose the special, a BBQ pizza with pulled pork, homemade barbecue sauce, and spicy coleslaw laced with jalapeños ($12). Lydick placed the pies in the woodfired oven where they took less than two minutes to cook.

My Margherita was yummy; the dough was light and perfectly charred, the ingredients, fresh and bright. My husband’s pizza had a nice balance of sweet and tangy. He liked the smoky pulled pork.

From Everest Momo my daughter ordered momos or Nepali steamed dumplings. Traditionally filled with yak meat in Tibet, the dumplings from Everest Momo come in chicken or vegetable varieties mixed with onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro and spices.

The plump, delicious dumplings tasted amazing dipped in Achaar sauce, a combination of fresh tomato, sesame seeds and herbs. My poor daughter shared so many of her 10 pieces that we got another order.

Step right up

My son stepped up to El Manantial, where he considered the tacos, tortas and burritos before settling on the pork tamales, a dish he’d never tried before. He found the masa soft and the pork gently spicy.

“I’ve never had tamales before,” he commented, “and they were a pleasant surprise.”

For a sweet ending, my daughter sipped a smooth mango lassi ($4), a yogurt-based drink, from Hut-K. We also tried churros with chocolate sauce ($8.50) from Simply Spanish. The combination of fried dough sprinkled with cinnamon sugar dipped in gooey chocolate was divine.

Seating at Mark’s Carts is communal among large, shaded picnic tables. Each cart operates its own hours, usually several around lunchtime and more during dinnertime. Since the season runs until October, my family will have plenty of opportunity to return and try something from the carts we missed. Maybe a gyro or shawarma from Pita Cruiser or a grilled chicken basil mozzarella sandwich from Great Grilled Sandwiches will satisfy our cravings next.

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The Short Course Kid-friendly: Yes.

To avoid wait: Lines at all carts move fairly quickly.

Noise level: Moderate.

Bathroom amenities: Facilities are available at the adjacent Bill’s Beer Garden.

High chairs? No, but there is room to park strollers.

Got milk? Depends on the food truck. We saw smoothies, pop and water.

Kids’ menu? It’s vendor-specific, but there are lots of foods kids will try.

Anything healthy for kids? Hut-K offers vegetarian dishes. Steamed momos at Everest Momo might be another option.

Food allergy concerns? Check with individual food carts before ordering.

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

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TUESDAY

River Women Come explore the Huron River in this ladiesonly boating adventure 4 session course!

Each of the four-sessions will allow you to try out a different boat and have fun on the water. 5:30pm. $100/person/a four-session course, ages 13 and up, preregistration required. Parks and Recreation Facilities. 734-794-6241. calendar.a2gov.org

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WEDNESDAY

Bobby Pins and Barrettes Add a little jazz to your hair with a DIY hair accessory! Using fingernail polish and shiny baubles, we’ll make unique hair clips!

Kids Grade 6 - Adults. 2pm. Ann Arbor District Library Westgate Branch. 2503 Jackson Ave. 734-327-4200. aadl.org FREE

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THURSDAY

Coloring: Not Just For Kids Come to the library to use cool markers, pens, colored pencils, crayons, and gel pens to color awesome artwork. Coloring isn’t just for little kids, it’s for everyone!

Kids grade 4 - 12. 2pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. 343 South Fifth Avenue.

734-327-4200. aadl.org. FREE 9 to 5 the Musical Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book

by Patricia Resnick, and based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s. this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. 7pm. $35. Encore Musical Theatre Co. 3126 Broad St, Dexter. 734-268-6200. theencoretheatre.org

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FRIDAY

Family Campout You and your family are invited to join us for an overnight camping adventure!

We’ll have fun activities like fishing, crafts, playground fun, hiking, stargazing, delicious s’mores and a warm campfire! 2pm. $10. Rolling Hills County Park. 7660 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti. ewashtenaw.org Pajama Jam! Join us for a family pajama jam featuring sleepy and silly stories and songs with AADL storytellers Ms. Amanda and Ms. Laura. Come in your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket, and be ready for fun during this special storytime.

7pm. Ann Arbor District Library Westgate Branch. 2503 Jackson Ave. aadl.org.

734-327-4200. FREE Night Paddles Gallup Canoe Livery As the sun sets and the moon rises venture out to paddle a canoe or kayak in the night! Watch for wildlife as you paddle your boat on the two-mile Gallup Pond section of the Huron River. 8:30pm. $14 -$18. Gallup Park Canoe Livery.

734-794-6240. calendar.a2gov.org

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Saline Summerfest

The Little Scientist Club Encourage your child’s natural drive for discovery through observation and handson activities, science-themed stories, makeand-take projects, and much more. Older siblings are welcome, too. 10:30am. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. 220 E Ann St. 734-995-5439. aahom.org FREE

Celebrate the final days of summer at this fun festival in Saline! Head over to Henne Field to find inflatables, including an inflatable obstacle course, string golf, and corn hole. Kids under age 14 can enter the fishing contest at Mill Pond Park. There will also be live entertainment, an arts and crafts show, delicious food vendors, free tricycle races for all sizes and ages, and even a teen block party complete with a live DJ. Visit the event website for full details and a map of where activities will be held.

2017 Great Lakes VegBash The Great Lakes VegBash is a one day regional food festival celebrating amazing vegan, vegetarian and gluten free cuisine. Great Lakes regional food entrepreneurs, health and wellness products, children’s activities and more.12pm. $12.

Washtenaw County Fairgrounds. 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. vegbash.com

Friday, August 11-Saturday, August 12. Downtown Saline. 734-604-0051 salinesummerfest.org

The Wizard of Oz Catch a summer classic at the Michigan Theater! When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) who needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who seeks courage. Part of the Kerrytown Market and Shops Summer Classics Film Series.

Domino Free Build Do you set up dominoes, and invite friends to watch them fall down? Come, have fun setting up dominoes and learn some new tips and tricks. This event is intended for grade K - 5. 2pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. 343 South Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. aadl.org FREE Colorfest Michigan 2017 COLORFEST MICHIGAN is a celebration of life to promote friendship and love. It is filled with colors, music, ethnic shopping, spicy food and the sight of 5,000+ happy participants dancing and singing! 4pm.

Amphitheater, Heritage Park Road, Canton. colorfestmi.com

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SUNDAY

Therapeutic Breathing Techniques

by Disease - Half Day Retreat Therapeutic Breathing Techniques, Deep Relaxation and a variety of Meditation from the Yoga and Tantra traditions will be taught with proven positive healing effect on asthma, anxiety, depression, and other common diseases.1pm. $105. Aikido Dojo. 1904 Federal Boulevard.

734-665-7801. yogaandmeditation.com Sunday Afternoon NaturalistsReptiles and Amphibians Join one of our Educators as we hike through Black Pond Woods each week to see what’s happening! This week we will be searching out reptiles and amphibians as we hike back to our vernal pond in Black Pond Woods. 3:30pm. $1. Leslie Science and Nature Center. 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org

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MONDAY

Global Spark! Camp Spinning Dot Theatre is excited to bring you this interdisciplinary and interactive camp! The culmination of the camp is a performance crafted from top to bottom by the young people. For kids in GRADES 2-7.

9am. $290. A2CT Studio Theatre. 322 W. Ann St. 734-971-2228. a2ct.org Zingerman’s Sundae Social Sundae Social on the Deli Patio and we hope you and your friends will join us! Our Next Door sweet treat experts will help you make a custom designed sundae. Fun activities for kids of all ages. 4pm. Zingerman’s Deli. 422 Detroit St. 734-663-3400. events.zingermanscommunity.com FREE

Sunday, August 20. 1:30pm. Tuesday, August 22. 7pm. $8-$10.

Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org

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TUESDAY

Teen Cooking Class Read recipes, do hands-on cooking and eat smart with MSU-extension’s Caprisha Curry. Come ready to dice, slice and chat with friends. Ages 12 - 18 welcome. 6pm.

YDL - Michigan, 229 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org FREE

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WEDNESDAY

Sensation Station Young children can engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking, and sorting a variety of materials, and will learn about colors, shapes, textures, and sounds! Ages 10 months - 2 years. 10:30am. Ann Arbor District Library Traverwood Branch. 3333 Traverwood Dr. 734-327-4200. aadl.org FREE

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THURSDAY

Robot Garage presents LEGO Engineering for 1st-6th graders Students in elementary school will use LEGO to explore engineering fundamentals as instructors lead them through hands-on projects. Registration is required. Grades 1-3, 5:15-6:15pm. Grades 4-6, 6:30pm. $15-$20. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.

220 E Ann St. 734-995-5439. aahom.org 3D Printing Lab: Post-Production Learn about 3D printing and get a chance to use a Printrbot Simple Metal 3D printer.

No prior experience is necessary. 3D printers will also be available for use. Grade 6 - Adult. 6:30pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. 343 South Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. aadl.org FREE

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FRIDAY

12th Annual LEGO Contest Enter your best LEGO project in AADL’s 12th Annual LEGO Contest, held at Kensington Hotel near Briarwood Mall.

All Ages welcome. 9am. Kensington Court Hotel. 343 South Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. aadl.org FREE Street Ball Classic Three on three basketball tournament hosted by Midwest Athletics Association with 3 brackets, 8/9 grade 10/11 grade 12/ Collegiate. $100 cash prize for each 1st place team in each bracket, plus 1st place Street Ball Classic Trophies. 12pm. $20.

Ann Arbor Nike Court. 2950 Ellsworth.

734-353-3390.

Beauty & Beast Middle School Theater Camp performance of “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” 1pm.

Riverside Arts Center. 76 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-480-2787. riversidearts.org

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Critters Up Close Every month, our friends at Leslie Science & Nature Center bring live animal interactions directly to Museum visitors! Animals will be meeting and greeting from 10-4 on Saturday (with a mid-day “Animal Naptime”) and 1-4 on Sunday. Visitors will also learn more about our natural world through hands-on activities. This month the featured critters are snakes! Location: Michigan Nature. 10am. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. 220 E Ann St. 734-995-5439. aahom.org

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This fun-filled tasting will demonstrate the cheesemaking process using fresh mozzarella, taste the major categories of cheese, and share some kid-friendly, cheesy recipes. Please bring at least 1 adult for every 3 kids.1pm. $20. Zingerman’s Creamery.

3723 Plaza Drive. 734-929-0500. events.zingermanscommunity.com Broadcast Bootcamp Learn about the basics of radio broadcasting including news and feature writing, reporting, interviewing skills and more.

Attendees will produce a demo recording of a radio show consisting of music, an interview, and a public service announcement highlighting a local nonprofit of their choice. 2pm. Free Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. 343 South Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200.

It’s a P-ART-Y!!!

Come join the fun of art by signing up for this one-day watercolor P-ART-Y. Create a colorful work of art that your friends and family will not believe that you produced.

With the step-by-step instruction by Tina Hotchkiss, everyone at any skill level can create a work of art! All supplies are provided. 3:30pm. Riverside Arts Center. 76 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-480-2787.

Zingerman’s 35th Anniversary Street Fair Come celebrate Zingerman’s 35th Anniversary at the Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market. The evening will feature some of the world’s most famous food makers, lots of great food and awesome music from DJ Jeremy Wheeler. 6pm. Ann Arbor Farmers Market. 315 Detroit St. 734-794-6255.

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SASHA Farm Humane Fair The annual SASHA Farm Humane Fair offers you the opportunity to connect with local advocacy groups, meet the animals on guided tours, and enjoy a delicious, vegan, catered lunch. This is a great way to learn more about SASHA Farm and how you can help animals locally and beyond!

12pm. $0 - $25. SASHA Farm Animal Sanctuary. 17901 Mahrle Rd, Manchester. sashafarm.org Knit 1 Bike 2 Saline It’s a Scavenger Hunt. It’s a Yarn Bomb.

It’s a community-wide interactive art installation! Here’s how you can participate 1.

Follow the and cruise around Saline to visit the knitted bikes. 2. Collect a token from each bike. 3. Take your 10 tokens to Two Twelve Arts Center and be entered into a prize drawing. 4. Winners will be announced at Summerfest in Saline, on Saturday, August 13. 2pm. Two Twelve Arts Center. 216 W Michigan Ave, Saline.

734-944-2787. twotwelvearts.org Parables: All Abilities Inclusion Worship Service Parables is a no-shushing, interactive, 40-minute worship service designed for all abilities, and families and individuals who would like a progressive faith community where people on the margins, because of intellectual, physical, or developmental disabilities, are empowered to share their gifts. Meal with gluten-free options following. 2nd and 4th Sundays, 5pm. First Congregational Church, UCC, 121 E. Middle St., Chelsea. 734-475-844. chelseafcc.com FREE

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Kids Baking: Sweet Adventures In this fun, five-day camp, young chefs will explore the world of baking and create a delicious array of sweet treats. Introduce kids to the fundamentals of baking-from reading and following recipes to the importance of kitchen safety. Also on Monday, August 28. 9am. Arbor Hills. 3050 Washtenaw Ave, Suite 109. surlatable.com Stroller Strides Community Class Stroller Strides Ann Arbor is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes intervals of cardio, strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. 9am. Briarwood Mall, in front of SEARS. 100 Briarwood Circle. annarbor.fit4mom.com FREE

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Fun With Cupcakes Use two different types of Russian tips, decorate cupcakes with two different types of succulents and make a unicorn cupcake.

Create a total of 12 cupcakes. All supplies are provided and you will take home the cupcake you make. 5:30pm. $50. The Baker’s Nook. 901 west Michigan avenue, Saline. 734-429-1320. thebakersnook.com

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THURSDAY

Ready for Birth, Condensed Class This interactive, hands-on class is designed to review the process of labor and birth from start to finish. Emphasis is placed on natural approaches to pain management, support techniques and comfort measures (how partners can help), and tips for smoothing your recovery in the early weeks postpartum. 6:30pm. $175. Center for the Childbearing Year. 722 Brooks Street.

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Star Wars Crafts!

Come make your very own lightsaber and other Star Wars crafts! May the force be with you! 2pm. Ann Arbor District Library Westgate Branch. 2503 Jackson Ave. 734-327-4200. Aadl.org FREE Pets and Pajamas Movie Night Children are invited to wear their pajamas, bring a sleeping bag and pillow and be ready for some animal-themed fun while parents enjoy a night out on the town!

Drop-off event is appropriate for ages 5 to 11. $35 for the first child, and $15 for each additional sibling. Registration is required. 5pm. Humane Society of Huron Valley. 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. 734-661-3575. hshv.org

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SATURDAY

Super Run The Super Run is a national series of 5k running events that partners with non-profit organizations to put on superhero themed events to help raise funds and awareness for their cause. The Super Run is here to save your day! 8 am. Furstenberg Nature Area: 2626 Fuller Road. thesuperrun.com

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Story Time with Linda Zimmer Story Time features Linda Zimmer reading fun, seasonal stories in Bookbound Bookstore’s colorful & comfortable children’s section. This is a free event for kids ages 6 and under. 11am. Bookbound Bookstore. 1729 Plymouth Rd. 734-369-4345. FREE

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SATURDAY

Sun and Fun Playdate Special summer themed storytime followed by outdoor games and treats at 11am.

Don’t miss the parachute and hula hoops for some fun in the sun!

10:30am. YDL- Superior, 8795 MacArthur Blvd, Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary. org FREE

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SUNDAY

AMC Car Show Greenmead Historical Park Come see the cars of the American Motor Corporation.

Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon at the park. 9am. Greenmead Historical Park. 20501 Newburgh Rd, Livonia. ci.livonia.mi.us GameStart Workshop: 3D Video Game Design Get your feet wet with video game design using the Unity Development Kit. In this class we will be getting used to 3D models and the physics, code, and mechanics that control them in video games. 2pm.

Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. 343 South Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. aadl.org.

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MONDAY

Wonder of Learning: Shifting Forms Build structures and landscapes-- learning basic physics principles as you go-- while adding light, color, and movement to explore how these elements seem to magically change the space in which you’re standing. 10am-4pm. $5 - $12. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. 220 E Ann St. 734-995-5439. aahom.org Solar Eclipse Viewing Party On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun! Join outside the Downtown Library (Fifth Avenue & Library Lane) to view this spectacular celestial event!

Viewing glasses will be provided. 1pm.

Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. 343 South Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. aadl.org.

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THURSDAY

Pittsfield Farmers Market The Pittsfield Township Farmers Market features free activities for all ages including cooking demos, Ask a Master Gardener, live music, kids crafts, kids scavenger hunts and more. 3pm. Pittsfield Township Hall.

6201 W. Michigan Avenue. FREE

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SATURDAY

Bark for Life 5K Walk American Cancer Society BARK FOR LIFE is a noncompetitive event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. 7:30am. St Joseph Mercy Hospital.

5301 McAuley Dr. RelayForLife.org

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Black Men Read (BMR) - Kids Club On the fourth Saturday of each month at 11am, stop by Black Stone Bookstore and Cultural Center in Ypsilanti with your K-2nd grade youth for our Kids Club! BMR (Black Men Read) is an homage to the history of the storytelling among African people. 11am. Black Stone Bookstore and Cultural Center. 214 W. Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti. 734-961-7376 Yo-Yo Master Zeemo While just about everybody has played with a yo-yo, few master the variety of tricks required to be a yo-yo pro. Zeemo has “The World on a String” as he can perform over 200 different yo-yo tricks. Don’t miss this fun-filled performance that includes lots of audience participation! 1pm & 3pm. $12. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. 220 E Ann St. 734-995-5439. aahom.org Game Night at Tiny Lions Play a board game while getting to know some fuzzy feline friends; they may even join in to play! Ages 12 and up.​ Bring your own game or use ones we have here! We’ll provide plenty of popcorn and soft drinks, but you can also bring in non-alcoholic drinks and snacks of your choice. 7:30pm. $10. Tiny Lions Lounge and Adoption Center. 5245 Jackson Rd. tinylions.org

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Family Golf Scramble This Sunday afternoon golf outing is perfect for family, friends, neighbors and golfers of all levels. Enjoy a 9-hole scramble followed by a hot dog cookout in the on-site pavilion. 2:30pm. $30-$55. Brookside Golf Course. 6451 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Saline.

734-429-3502. salinerec.com

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MONDAY

Family Maker Nights Create DIY projects like mosaics, family sculptures, 3d printed fidget spinners and paper/cardboard roller coasters. Materials needed for projects are provided. Designed for families, including at least one adult.

6pm. YDL - Michigan, 229 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary. org FREE

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WEDNESDAY

Saline Community Fair Saline Community fair, kicks off with Pet show and Bicycle Decorating Contest, followed by Parade on Tuesday and fair starts Wednesday through Sunday. Fun, food animals and lots to do. Events, dates and times on Website salinefair.org and follow us on Facebook. 9am. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road. salinefair.org Unicorn Cake Class In this class, you will learn to make the popular unicorn cake. All supplies are provided for this class. 5:30pm. $50. The Baker’s Nook. 901 west Michigan avenue, Saline.

734-429-1320. thebakersnook.com

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THURSDAY

Summer Game 2017 GAME OVER Gala!

Let’s take the Summer Game out with a bang with a building-wide scavenger hunt, badge coloring, a free photo booth, and light refreshments. Get your last day of Summer Game in and get a chance to meet other Summer Game players! 6pm.

Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. 343 South Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200 FREE

Nature Walk with Ann Arbor District Library This long, narrow nature area along the Huron River has many beautiful open areas. Staff from Natural Area Preservation will lead a family-friendly nature walk through the woods. Please meet in the parking lot off Fuller Road. 6:30pm.

Furstenberg Nature Area. calendar.a2gov.org

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Minecraft Monday Meetup Drop in, share tips and build a world with other Minecraft players in this youth led program facilitated by Teen Advisory Group. 4pm. YDL - Whittaker. 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110.

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Farmers Market Enjoy the small town flavor and big city style of this market which features fresh produce, plants and flowers, and specialty items. Phone: 734-429-3518 3pm. Saline District Library. 555 N Maple Rd, Saline. 734-429-5450. salinechamber.org

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Yin/Restorative Yoga In this slower paced class, postures are held for longer periods of time than a typical yoga class. Appropriate for all ages and skill levels. This class is heated between 80-90 degrees.

7pm. Mota Thai Yoga. 416 W. Huron Street, #22. clients.mindbodyonline.com

Thursdays

Chelsea Sounds & Sights Musical acts from across the spectrum — folk, bluegrass, Celtic, jazz, classical, country, Latin and everything in between – perform at 11 stage locations around the downtown. Performances take place outdoors at various spots throughout downtown. 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Chelsea, Mi. hchelseafestivals.com/festival

Sundays

Sunday Afternoon Naturalists Join one of our Educators as we hike through Black Pond Woods each week to see what’s happening! Bring your own guide, or borrow one of ours!1:30pm.

Leslie Science and Nature Center. 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org Confident Cooking for Kids In this fun, five-day camp, young chefs will practice essential kitchen skills and master the fundamentals of cooking. Kids will enjoy working alongside classmates learning techniques. 9am. Arbor Hills.

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