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Red Rock Downtown Barbecue heats up Ypsilanti

Saline cleans up

Our sales manager Aubrey Hornsby and account executive Kelly Schwarck delivered the news to the Family Favorites winners in person!

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Briarwood Ford Vice President and General Manager Steve Whitener with his crew, winners for Favorite Family-Friendly Car Dealership

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From left, Emma Finocchiaro, age 3, and Madeline Finocchiaro, age 5, from Saline, MI enjoy ice cream at Mangiamo Italian Grill

Dress-up drama

Kids get a chance to act out in Wild Swan Theater’s “Camp DoYaWanna.” Summer is the perfect time for putting on a mask or making a paper bag costume and letting your imagination run wild.

Art entrepreneurs

Photos by Morgan Reed

The 2012 Kids’ Art Fair gave kids the chance to exhibit and sell their works of art. Above, Fiona Thursby’s fish booth and below, Elliott Varnum’s Shakers booth.

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A2 teens get artistic with their spray paint

Student Moeshé (with Program Assistant Savannah Charles) captivates the audience!

Youth in print Hear the authentic voices of area kids in a new book hitting the shelves courtesy of the tireless folks at 826Michigan. What to Call the Place I Call Home: Voices of 26 Ypsilanti Middle School Students is a collection of student writing that was the end product of a year’s collaboration between 826Michigan and the school. The nonprofit writing center’s staff and volunteers worked through an entire school year with the kids of Ypsilanti Middle School, providing one-on-one attention and teaching them the joy of literature. The result is a fun and moving set of musings on “self, place and time,” including humor, fiction, memoir and more. You can buy it online for $10 at www.onwardrobots.com, or at 826Michigan’s headquarters (cleverly disguised as Liberty Street Robot Supply and Repair!). 115 E. Liberty St. 734-761-3463.

The power of paint

There’s no shortage of young artists in town and you can see some of the finest street-level work being created by the next generation of creators, this month at the Downtown Library. It’s a special exhibition of work created at the Ann Arbor District Library’s annual Teen Graffiti Contest, held in July during the Ann Arbor Art Fairs. Teens were invited to meet in the parking lot of the library and try their hand at graffiti on a provided four-by-four foot board. The results are always eye-popping, as kids outdo themselves in this fun and vivid medium. The best examples are on display all month (through September 5) in the library’s Multi-Purpose Room. 325 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org.

A place for pet lovers Come out and party with some furry friends, as the Pet Emporium presents the fifth annual Pet Fest. It’s the largest pet festival in the area, with a focus on providing homes for needy animals. Over 30 different pet rescue groups will be on hand, ready to introduce festival-goers to their newest family member. But the event also features over 100 booths manned by vendors and exhibitors, ready to meet all your pet-related needs. And there’ll be more to see, with some cool animal performances, including frisbee-catching dogs and a horse exhibition courtesy of Sunshine Farm. Saturday & Sunday, August 11-12. 10am-6pm. $5. Washtenaw Farm Council grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. 734-929-6533. www.thepetemporium.com

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Sweet encouragement

Creating as a team

Art can be a powerful way to bring people together — even families. The Ann Arbor Art Center and the University of Michigan Museum of Art present Look Mom! Drawing and Painting for Parents and Children, a workshop which lets you and your child explore your creativity together. Led by Art Center instructor Elizabeth Wight, you’ll examine and discuss work from the museum’s collection and learn new ways to make your own art, with all materials provided. It’s a great chance to bond over the creation of something beautiful. $35, with $15 lab fee. Registration required, at www.annarborartcenter.org. Saturday, August 25, 1pm. UMMA Multipurpose Room. 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. —MD

“Mom! I’m going to do great at my gymnastic meet! My teammate just sent me some fresh-baked confidence!” The phrase got one A2 mom thinking – and now, a year and a half later, it has blossomed into a new business, Fresh Baked Confidence. Run by two moms – Melissa, Chief Motivator, and Gingie, Chief Baker – the home-based company delivers baskets and care packages to kids and adults who could use motivation. The difference: not only are the delicious treats in the basket nutritious and energy-providing, they come complete with a motivational message tailored to the recipient’s situation. “Sport events are a natural fit,” says Melissa, a triathlete herself, “but there are dozens of school situations from pre-K to college where a message of confidence and love means so much: exams, plays and musical performances, graduations, a big speech.” She and Gingie have also supplied care packages with offerings like peanut butter crispies and granola cookies for adults before an important presentation, during a job-hunt, upon becoming new parents, or in anticipation of an upcoming medical procedure. “Everyone needs empowerment!” Find them at the Chelsea and Ann Arbor Farmer's Markets, or place an order by calling 734-657-1094 or visiting www.freshbakedconfidence.com. —NB

Wake and bake

You don't have to stay up late to enjoy a good cookie, but it can help! Insomnia Cookies is a fun new addition to downtown Ann Arbor, offering late-night goodies until 3 am (!), and delivery within a five mile radius. Chocolate chunk, snickerdoodles, oatmeal raisin — they've got 'em all, and they'll bring them right to you (with a minimum purchase of $6). The chain has 22 stores located in university towns throughout the eastern US, but they're for more than just hungry students. Young parents, wide awake from late feedings and unable to leave the house, could be really grateful for some timely sweets. And if you've got a birthday party in the works, Insomnia has cookie cakes and bulk discounts for big orders. So when your sweet tooth keeps you up at night, give them a call. 1229 S. University. 734-769-1011. www.insomniacookies.com —MD 6

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Stop by the Arts in Motion Dance and Music Studio in Ann Arbor this fall and you’ll see something sure to bring a smile to your face: kids with special needs experiencing the joy of dance. Beginning dance for special needs classes start September 10 and combine discipline with fun. A variety of music is played to inspire the children in the two classes (one for children age 3-6 taught by studio director Amanda Stanger-Read, and another for youths and teens over age 7 taught by her husband, former physical education teacher Scott Read). The youngsters enjoy the chance to set their innate creativity free and build confidence while they improve their ability to navigate their way through the world. “A kid who comes in to class in a bad mood [always] comes out in a better mood,” StangerRead said. The Down Syndrome Support Team in Ann Arbor helps subsidize a portion of the dancers’ tuition. Arts In Motion, 2841 Boardwalk Dr. 734-222-6246. www.artsinmotion.net —SG

Dancers can twirl in tutus (or animal prints!) at Arts in Motion Dance and Music

Karate kids Starting in September, Martial Arts Therapy will provide kids with special needs with the opportunity to enjoy some physical fun and practice their best “hi-ya!”. The classes will specialize in teaching kids with any neurological diagnoses, providing them with the opportunity to better their strength, balance, attention and self-esteem through martial arts. The class is set in a relaxed, pressure-free environment, with the sole focus on whatever each kid can do best. (Parents participate in the course, too.) Though it’s not meant to replace other kinds of therapy, it’s a positive, ability-focused environment for young ones with a penchant for karate kicks. The course session runs 8 weeks, with hour-long classes at either 5:30pm or 6:30pm. Martial Arts Therapy, Inc., 7800 W. Sharpe Rd., Fowlerville. 517-375-0252. www.martialartstherapy.com —AR Karate is a constructive exercise for special needs kids at Martial Arts Therapy

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THE LINES TWEEN advice for parents with children 10-16

Machine dreams Everybody loves Legos —but for enterprising Ann Arbor tweens and teens, the interconnecting plastic pieces are a lot more than child’s play. The Ann Arbor District Library presents this summer’s Library Lego League events, where hardworking tweens and teens put their heads together to win fun prizes. Players from grade 6-12 use Lego’s NXT line of toys to build programmable robots. On Monday, August 20, it’s Robot Wrestling, where players’ creations try to force each other out of a ring, sumo-style. And on Tuesday, it’s a problem-solving competition, where kids put their programming skills to work to help their robot solve a maze. It’s free, and pizza is provided. Downtown Library, Multipurpose Room. 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org —MD Know a tween with something to brag about? Let us know! E-mail editor@adamsstreetpublishing.com.

Learning to care

Teens and tweens can learn some valuable life skills — and a way to make a few extra dollars on the side — as the Washtenaw County chapter of the American Red Cross presents its regular Babysitter’s Training classes. Basic and intermediate childcare skills are taught in one seven-hour session, including video, discussion and hands-on activities. From the fundamentals like diapering and feeding, to communication and crisis-management skills, kids will learn the facts that will give them the confidence to be a good babysitter. They’ll even get tips on how to manage a babysitting business. And you never know when the first-aid skills they’ll acquire will come in handy — they could even save your life! This month’s classes are on Wednesdays, August 8, 15 and 22, and Saturday, August 18. For ages 11 to 15. $85, registration required. 4624 Packard St., 734-971-5300. www.wc-redcross.org. —MD

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Back to School Guide 2012

By Nan Bauer Photos By Alex Beat

“The ideal school lunch comes from home: less sodium, less calories — or, if your child is underweight, you can be sure a higher calorie lunch is as healthy as possible. Aim for a home-packed lunch at least three times a week.” —Christine Dubois, registered dietitian at East Ann Arbor Health Center

Eco-friendly packaging and crunchy, vibrantly-colored goodies make pre-packaged lunches a thing of the past. East Ann Arbor Health Center registered dietitian Christine Dubois weighs in on what to pack (and what to leave out).

A package of Babybel cheese provides protein.

energy Add antioxidants with all-natural dark chocolate (we packed enough to share and barter!).

A simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice and a pinch of salt is all this veggie-infused penne needs.

Easy-to-prepare couscous from Pereg.

Edamame gives some much-needed crunch.

“Involve your kids in lunch planning. Make lists before school starts of all the fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and skim dairy products they like. You’ll both be sure they have lunches they enjoy, and it will help them learn to pack their own lunches.”

Green bean chips and vibrant pomegranate seeds add much-needed color to lunch.

—Christine Dubois, registered dietitian at East Ann Arbor Health Center

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“For a drink, I recommend picking up skim milk at school; if your child can afford the calories and is otherwise eating healthy, chocolate milk is okay. Kids need the calcium from dairy; talk to a nutritionist if you need alternative suggestions.”

Veggies and fruits can be packed in unexpected ways — here, the fruit (sliced tart apples) is in the pita sandwich (with roasted chicken).

—Christine Dubois, registered dietitian at East Ann Arbor Health Center

Bell peppers provide a healthy utensil to scoop hummus with. Almond butter and organic grape jelly provide a tasty twist on the classic PB&J.

Play around with different kinds of fruit and veggies for sides (we like refreshing watermelon and kiwi in these warmer temperatures).

Cookie cutters make this whole grain powerhouse (5 grams of fiber per slice!) more appealing.

“Include at least three food groups, and preferably four or five, in every lunch. Often, kids will eat a sandwich and get protein and a grain, but they won’t have anything fresh. With three food groups, at least one fruit or vegetable will be incorporated.” —Christine Dubois, registered dietitian at East Ann Arbor Health Center

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Pack a playful lunch — make the raisin face yourself, or pack the dried fruit on the side so they can make whole wheat bagel art during lunch break.

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Lunchmeat can be a surprising source of gluten — this turkey is completely gluten-free.

Aladdin BPA-free bottle with removable dome lid to add ice or clean easily. Dishwasher safe. $9.99.

Bobble A BPA-free, recyclable bottle that filters water — say bye-bye to plastic bottle waste. $9.99.

Our featured containers Rubbermaid Lunch Blox container with dividers. BPA free. $5.99. Target; visit target.com for store locations. Snapware airtight divided dish. BPA free. Dishwasher, freezer and microwave safe. $ 3.99 — $4.99. Sears at Briarwood Mall, 900 Briarwood Circle, 734-998-3900.

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Study Guide Packing their lunch with healthy choices is the easy part. Packing their brains with confidence? That's where it gets a little more challenging. Here, area guidance counselors give their tips for preparing your child for the school year.

“Best thing to tell your kid when they walk out the door”: ‘I love you. You look great. I’m proud of you. Have a great day.’ ,

—John Boshoven guidance department chair, Ann Arbor Public Schools

“Most middle school children do not want to wake up early to eat breakfast and often do not have an appetite early in the morning. However, a high protein and vitamin-enriched breakfast is the best way to charge an adolescent's mind for learning and their body for sustaining a long, intense day. And it can help deter those ever-changing mood swings that adolescents are wrestling with throughout their day!” — Jessica Berner, middle school guidance counselor, Ann Arbor Public Schools

“For middle schoolers, lockers and locks can cause anxiety. Parents can help by providing locks to practice opening before the start of school.” — Gwen M. Bonnee, counselor, Ann Arbor Public Schools

“Kids are chronically sleep-deprived! You can’t force them to sleep, but at least try to get them in a restful position for at least 7 hours a night. And get a pediatrician to weigh in if you need to.” — John Boshoven, guidance department chair, Ann Arbor Public Schools

“Your kid is going to have homework. Period. Don’t ask if they have it. Ask them to show you the homework, then tell you their plan to complete it. A little down time is okay if their brain is fried, but getting homework out of the way earlier is better.”

— John Boshoven, guidance

department chair, Ann Arbor Public Schools

“If your child experiences separation anxiety, let the teacher know. Teachers are accustomed to this and can help make the transition smoother. Agree with your child on how and where to say good-bye (a hug, a wave, at the entrance of the school, at the door of the classroom).” Barbara Naess, early grades educator, Honey Creek School, Ann Arbor

“Do not allow children access to electronics, cell phones, computers or television after 8 or 9 pm, and especially not in their bedrooms! Most electronics are hyperstimulating and increase the chances that calm sleep will be delayed. Plus, it’s easy for both parents and children to lose track of the time spent on these devices, so the best advice is to eliminate them altogether.” — Jessica Berner, middle school guidance counselor, Ann Arbor Public Schools

“It's important to have conversations with your children about how school is going in a way other than asking daily ‘how was school today?’ Try asking about a specific subject, or ‘what is something new you learned’, or ‘how did things go with your friends today’?. If you mix it up and ask something specific you may be pleasantly surprised to get an answer that says it was more than ‘fine’.” — Karel Graham, counselor, Ann Arbor Public Schools 12

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Texting: Make Mine Unlimited

More texts mean more opportunities to read into their lives by Lela Davidson A lot of things are different for our kids than they were for us. We didn’t have home theaters, decent video games, or twenty-four-seven episodes of iCarly and the Regular Show. But what has changed everything are cell phones and the privacy they offer our children. Before my son started middle school I had made up my mind that I would not cave to the pressure. “You’ll change your tune,” a friend told me. “What if he misses the bus?” Cut to my son tearing open a box containing a new cell phone while his little sister calculates the number of months she has to wait for hers under the “big-brotherbroke-them-in” algorithm. I wasn’t convinced he needed a phone, but he wanted one and I was weak. Or maybe noble, triumphing over my jealousy. Having a personal phone — not to mention a modest texting allowance — in the 6th grade? The luxury. Back in the olden days we didn’t even have cordless phones. Telephones were all attached to a wall, either in your home or in public. You carried a quarter for a payphone and everyone could see you cry when your mom forgot to pick you up from soccer practice. If you missed the bus you didn’t call anyone; you walked home. When you got sick at school you had to use the office phone with its rotary dial and plastic cubes across the bottom. To have a private conversation at home you stretched the phone cord down the hall, pinching it in your bedroom door. Those deliriously fortunate enough to have a phone in their rooms knew their parents were listening in from the kitchen.

Today’s kids don’t have to worry about parents overhearing conversations, partly because phones are rarely used for speaking to one another anymore. The important information is all relayed via text. Now kids speak in an ever-evolving code of letters and symbols, incessantly tapping at tiny keyboards and screens their parents never had. It’s a miracle our olden days thumbs didn’t fall off like the vestigial tail from lack of use. Popular as texting has become, I still figured my son only used the phone as a status symbol and to call me on the [many] days I forgot it was my turn at carpool. I didn’t realize he was texting at all until I started. When my texts racked up I worried about the potential overage costs so I logged into my account. While I was slightly under my plan limit of two hundred texts, my son was up to eight hundred twenty—two weeks into the billing cycle. I immediately called my provider to request unlimited texting. I sensed a golden opportunity. His excess was just what I needed to institute the partial pay policy I should have started when we gave him the phone. I confronted him. “But, Mom, it’s not like you can just end a conversation.” Proof that my son is not yet a man. I told him that instead of making him pay for the overage, he was going to chip in ten dollars a month toward his phone bill. “But then I’ll have less money.” I didn’t laugh. I did however take my platinum op-

portunity to ask for his phone, and read his texts. If I were a terrible person I would transcribe them here, because they would make you laugh and reminisce over everything that was good and true and hasn’t changed about the summer before 7th grade. But I won’t. Because I am a good mother and because I’m beyond grateful for what I read there, in his private conversations with friends, both boys and girls. For now, for today—though he doesn’t realize it— my baby is as innocent as the day I brought him home wrapped in flannel and smelling like spit-up. If only there were an unlimited plan for that.

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Cabin fever

Surviving the Canadian wilderness (sort of) By Mary Helen Darah

For six decades, assorted members of my “people” have been heading north to Maple Lake. For YEARS I have attempted to negotiate strenuously with my childhood friend to go with me. Finally the stars — well actually, swim team, dance class, and work schedules — aligned so that my lifelong buddy and her two children could accompany me. Unfortunately, the time they were available meant that the four of us would be opening the cabin for the season. Unlocking the cabin door after a -30 degree winter in the Canadian wilderness is always an adventure, and experienced cottagers know that turning the key to the cabin door might unleash the unexpected. In our case it merited a commemorative t-shirt with the words “I Survived The Cabin Opening." Our nine hour trip began after Cam’s swim practice and telling Sherri that the nail polish needed to stay home because shiny “petal pink” would attract snapping turtles. It was the first of many times to come that I would see the “face” from my dear friend. Due to our late departure we arrived at our destination at 1 am. I suspected Sherri wanted to turn around and head home after navigating the gravel road entry to our place in pitch darkness. Seeing her face when we opened the cabin door made it official. What we saw was “just plain nuts,” which frankly I thought was very apropos for anything belonging to my family. A squirrel had taken up residence over the winter and although he or she was nowhere to be found, evidence of its ‘homemaking’ was everywhere. I was able to convince Sherri and her offspring not to run out of the room screaming with the prospect that things would look brighter after a good night’s sleep. I told them that in the fall I wash the sheets, make the

beds and put a protective plastic cover over them. I sent Sherri and the kids off in search of our fragrant candles (couldn’t hurt) while I went into what was to be When Mother Mayhem and her friends take on the Canadian our room, lifted up the wilderness, hilarity ensues (of course) plastic and discovered a layer of perfectly placed acorns left by our furry friend. I just checked out the beaquickly scooped them up and hid, I mean placed, them ver dam and were on our in a dresser drawer. I had things looking “normal” only way home when the motor to look up to see Sherri standing before me with a Yankee died. A word of advice: if you find yourself in a simicandle filled to the brim with acorns. So much for things getting better in the light of day; lar circumstance NEVER the hot water heater didn’t work, preventing us from say “Well, at least it’s not taking a much-needed shower after cleaning up rodent raining”. Later that night I insistpoop, the pontoon boat that was supposed to be delivered from storage, wasn’t, and the plastic bin that held ed Sherri and the kids relax our toilet paper supply was found with the lid and con- by the fire while I made popcorn. I put the oil in the pan, turned on the burner and POOF — two feet of flames tents M.I.A. The kids were anxious to get out on the water, so I shot up and nearly singed my eyebrows off! It was then called my retired buddy on the other side of the lake, Mr. I discovered where the missing toilet paper was. Mrs. Troutman (or as my kids say “TROUT MAAAAAAAN” Mouse had used it for bedding inside the stovetop for which causes me to smirk every time I say his name). her now “flambéed” family. With all of us already on the He agreed to help me put my little 9.9 Johnson outboard brink of being thrown into group therapy, I made the exmotor on the fishing boat. “Trout MAAAAN” arrived, ecutive decision not to share this recent development. We did manage to have some fun kayaking, swimlooked me in the face and asked, “Do you have any lower lube” to which I responded, “I am a cancer survivor ming and bonding, and I am a big believer that in time without ovaries or a uterus. What do you think?” Once you can “find the funny” even in the most horrendous of he clarified his question and the motor was in place, experiences. In the meantime, the t-shirts should arrive Sherri and I took the kids out to the “big” lake. We had in 7 to 10 business days.

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Standing united Making teachers' unions a force for good was Britt Satchwell's aim By Sharon Gittleman You think you have troubles! Imagine being a union leader in a state where money is scarce and willingness to change is scarcer. Britt Satchwell doesn’t have to imagine. For the past three years, he’s served as the president of the Ann Arbor Education Association. His term ended in June.

has to take ‘yes’ for an answer. We just have to calm down and get everyone to listen.’ Helping others is important to Satchwell , “I’ve always been a ‘lets make the world better guy,” he said. “My first political rally was at 10 years old. I wore a cub scout uniform.”

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Education is one area that is especially slow to change, he said. “That’s where unions should be heading,” he says. “You should bail the boat, fix the boat and steer the boat.” Satchwell fears a failure to make those changes to the educational system could lead to disaster. “If things continue, push will come to shove and things will collapse,” he said. “When people get to that point, there will be change. But it’s usually messy.” Instituting objective teacher evaluations with individualized professional development, a school year that continues through the summer but with more frequent two-week vacations and a dedication to innovative uses of technology are a just a few of the changes he would make. Now that his days as a union leader have ended, Satchwell said he will teach social studies to sixth and seventh graders at Tappan Middle School in Ann Arbor. What are his plans until he takes up his new post in September? “I’m like most teachers in the summer, ready to do nine months of laundry,” he said, laughing.

Satchwell said his primary responsibility was acting as an advocate for members’ wages, benefits and working conditions. Promoting the latest and best practices for teaching was another goal. “My personal view of unionism is it should aspire to a higher aspect — unions as a force for good, for social justice,” said Satchwell. He didn’t dream of negotiating contracts as a child. “I was dragged kicking and screaming to the union,” he said. A friend first convinced him to become a teacher after he sold his financial investment firm. “[My friend] marched me down to [enroll in] education school,” he said. “I kept going and got my master's.” Satchwell earned his teaching certificate in 1992 and his master's degree in the art of teaching in 1996. His fellow instructors encouraged him to take up his union post. “They came to me and said, ‘We’re tired of the way we are represented.’ They wanted fighting to be the last resort,” Satchwell said. “I am working hard to give examples of models where everyone

Ideas for change

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Smokin' good Red Rock Downtown Barbecue heats up Ypsilanti By Katy Clark

Kid-friendly: Yes To avoid wait: Go during the week or early on Friday and Saturday evenings. Noise level: High Bathroom amenities: No changing tables in men’s or women’s rooms. High chairs: Yes Got milk: Yes Kids’ menu: Yes Anything healthy for kids: If your kids like vegetables, they offer collard greens and green beans. Food allergy concerns: They do the best they can to try and work around any allergies. Chat with your server or call ahead.

Red Rock Downtown Barbecue 207 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone: 734-340-2381 Kitchen hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 12am www.redrockypsi.com It felt like Ann Arbor’s Main Street. I stood amidst historic buildings outside a hip, casual restaurant where folks dined on the patio. Yet, this was Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti. Red Rock Downtown Barbecue, a new restaurant, is breathing fresh life into Ypsilanti’s dining scene. Red Rock opened in April, after lengthy renovations in the spot formerly occupied by T.C.’s Speakeasy Bar & Grill. Inside, two seating areas surround a beautiful wraparound wood bar. High bar tables, regular tables, and a few booths sit in front of exposed brick, hardwood, and leather-clad walls.

High on the hog

Owner Shawn Cool and his parents John and Nancy serve pulled pork, beef brisket, St. Louis-style ribs, chicken and bacon all smoked in-house. They also offer salads, southern-inspired sides like sweet potato mash, plus a kid’s menu. And for brew lovers, Red Rock boasts plenty of beers on tap. It was a Sunday night during a holiday weekend when my family visited Red Rock. The restaurant was crowded. Unfortunately, they were out of stock of the first two beers my husband chose. Despite the diminished selection, he found something he liked. We skipped the appealing appetizers such as burnt ends (the bits of brisket that are cut off then flash fried) and ordered our main course. My husband chose the beef brisket, smoked overnight in a 500 pound capacity rotisserie smoker, served with sides of "cowboy beans" and collard greens ($14). I picked the pulled pork sandwich on Texas toast with coleslaw ($8). My 8-year-old selected a burger slider with waffle fries, while my 5-year-old chose mac 'n cheese with green beans. Other kids’ menu items, all $6, included a pulled pork or brisket slider with any side.

Low and slow

We learned they were out of brisket and collard greens. My husband moved on to St. Louis Spare Ribs

and country potato salad. Moments later the server said, “We’ve run out of ribs. I’m so very, very sorry. All we have is pulled pork.” My husband looked dejected while I pointed to the menu’s fine print, “Smoked meats are cooked low and slow. We apologize if a shortage may occur.” The crowd had beaten us to the brisket, ribs, and collard greens. In fact, the manager explained that the smoker holds a certain capacity and when it’s gone, it’s gone. They work to balance what will sell with what to cook, focusing on slow, fresh cooking. We waited for our food and passed the time sampling the barbeque sauces. Memphis Bliss had hints of pineapple, garlic and tomato. Red Rock BBQ Original tasted smoky sweet while the mustard-based South was tangy. I sensed vinegar and red pepper in the North sauce. “It finally came!” my daughter pronounced when our food arrived, throwing her arms open. Her mac 'n cheese was “swirly!” with real cheese; her green beans bright and

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crisp. My 8-year-old’s slider was petite, appropriate for a preschooler. “I could eat 5 of these,” he commented before inhaling it (along with his fries). My husband and I found our pulled pork tender and smoky. I doused mine in the Red Rock BBQ sauce, which the Texas toast absorbed in a yummy, messy way. My coleslaw was crunchy and sweet, with apple slices mixed in. My husband’s entrée-size serving of pork was generous. His potato salad was pleasing, but his favorite was the "cowboy beans," smoky pinto beans mixed with huge chunks of pulled pork.

Southern endings

“Do you have desserts?” I asked. “We’re out,” replied our server. When available, desserts include spice cake, carrot cake, and eventually a southern staple like peach, pecan, or sweet potato pie. I would try Red Rock again, chalking up the roadblocks we encountered to new restaurant growing pains. The ambiance was fun and the pulled pork tasty enough that I’ll be back to sample other items. Katy M. Clark is a freelance writer from Saline.

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Saline Summer Fest

Come to the streets of Downtown Saline to celebrate the Saline Summer Fest with food, fun, and live entertainment from the Dan Rafferty Band, 56 Daze, the Saline Twirlettes, and other local performers. Kids will have the opportunity to explore fire trucks, ambulances, tractors, and more. There will also be a rubber duck race, a mystery at Paradise Resort, and a youth fishing contest. Be prepared to start off Saturday with a 5k run/walk and end it at either the RC Car Races, the Teen Block Party, or the Casino tent. Friday, 5pm-11pm; Saturday, 8am-11pm. Free admission. Downtown Saline. 734-604-0051. www.salinesummerfest.org

1 WEDNESDAY Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool - Experience the magic of electronic music while exploring the physics of sound generation and travel; the intertwining of ideas and invention; and the history of Moog Music. This event includes a chance for hands-on experimentation with electronic instruments such as a theremins, synthesizers and oscilloscopes. Participants will also have a chance to be the very first to try out AADL’s upcoming circulating musical instrument collection. This event is for grades K-5. It will be repeated in a special evening event for teens and adults from 7-8:30pm. 2-3:30pm. Downtown Library, 343 South Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org WaterSense! - Join Pam Labadie from the Huron River Watershed Council to learn about their Save Water Saves Energy project and the EPA’s WaterSense program. The will share great tips for simple things you can do at home to save money and the environment. 6:30pm. YDL-Whittaker Branch Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110. www.hrwc.org Make Music with October Babies! Teens, learn and sing an original song in Japanese with local alt rock duo October Babies. Perform at Crossroad’s Shout it Out Library Park Plaza event. Recordings will be sent to young Japanese survivors of last year’s tsunami! Program repeats August 8. 7:30pm. Free. Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110. www.ypsilibrary.org

2 THURSDAY Finger Crochet - Anyone grades K-5 can learn a basic crochet techniques to create unique and colorful creations. Participants will learn simply one finger crochet chains and four finger “post” knitting. 2-3:30pm. Free. Downtown Library, 343 South Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org.

7th Annual Lego Contest Preschoolers, kids, teens and adults are all invited to participate in this fun event that honors the beloved childhood toy. Enter your own lego creation or just go to explore the works of others. Register at your local library. 8pm. Free. Kensington Court, 10 Hilton Blvd. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org Chess Strategies and Tips - Nationally ranked chess player Jennifer Skidmore will be providing a few tips for people to improve their chess game. Skidmore will be helping participants improve their strategies and game plan. Grade 4-adult. 7-8:30pm. Free. Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Dr. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org

3 FRIDAY Clay Creations - Sculpt using your imagination and soft clay that will harden into a permanent creation! 6-7pm. FLY Children’s Art Center, 32 N Washington, Suite 5, Ypsilanti. 734-218-2145. www.flyartcenter.org

4 SATURDAY Ann Arbor Roller Derby Bouts - This Roller Derby Double Header features G-Rap Attack (Grand Raggidy Roller Girls of Grand Rapids, MI) vs. The Ann Arbor Brawlstars followed by a home team bout between Ann Arbor’s Tree Town Thrashers and Huron River Rollers! 5:30pm. Suggested donation of $12. Buhr Park, 2751 Packard Rd. www.a2derbydimes.org Move It - Come explore movement and exercise. Hands-On activities Saturday, 10am-4pm; Sunday, 12-4pm. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 East Ann Arbor Street. 734-995-5439. www.aahom.org

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Cont. from pg 17 16th Annual Milan Carfest - Hosted by the Backstreet Cruizers in beautiful Wilson Park in Downtown Milan, guests will enjoy checking out all the vintage cars. There will also be a DJ spinning the tunes, dash plaques, goodie bags, door prizes, a 50/50 Drawing and more. 10am-4pm. Wilson Park, Wabash St. Milan. 734-4393010. www.backstreetcruizers.com

5 SUNDAY Play Connection For Children With Autism - Parents with children on the autism spectrum are invited to follow their child’s lead as they journey from the building blocks to the puppet corner to the fun sensory activities in this open play session. Onna Solomon and Dr. Rick Solomon of the Play Project will be on hand to foster interaction and answer questions. Pittsfield Branch Library, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org

6 MONDAY Yoga Classes for Breast Cancer Patients - Cancer Support Community (CSC) of Greater Ann Arbor has initiated a new, free yoga class designed specifically for those touched by breast cancer. There are many health benefits, both physical and mental, that can be derived from the age-old practice of yoga, and this form of exercise has been shown to help breast cancer patients. Yoga classes are held every Monday. 5pm. Free. Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor, 2010 Hogback Rd. Suite 3. 734-975-2500. www.cancersupportannarbor.org

Build a Better Bubble! - Learn to build a better bubble with these easy-to-make recipes for homebrewed bubbles. Grades-5. 1-2pm. Free. Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Dr. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org

7 TUESDAY Tie-Dye Bandanas & T-Shirts - It’s tie-dye time at the library! Bring a tshirt or piece of clothing with you, and the rest of the supplies will be provided. Grades 6-12. 7-8:30pm. Free. Malletts Creek, 3090 East Eisenhower Parkway. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org To Dye For - Vegetable dyes will be used to paint water-color style artworks using crayon as a wax resist on paper, or can be painted directly on fabric for wearable art (students should provide a plain white t-shirt that mom or dad says it’s okay to use for this option). Registration required. 1pm. Cranbrook Whole Foods Market, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy. 734-218-2145. www.flyartcenter.org

9 THURSDAY Creature Conservancy - Meet some fun creatures at the library, including a red kangaroo, a two-toed sloth and pythons while learning more about these animals. Grades K-5. 1-1:45pm, 3-3:45pm. Free. Pittsfield Branch Library, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org Robot Workshop! - Be the inventor and build your own robot from recycled materials!Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. 12pm. $5. FLY Children’s Art Center, 32 N Washington, Suite 5, Ypsilanti. 734-218-2145. www.flyartcenter.org

10 FRIDAY Saline Summerfest - Fun, food, bargains and more are sure to be found at the Saline Summerfest 2012! The Saline Area Historical Society will be hosting old fashioned trolley rides, along with antique auto displays. There’s fun for the whole family. Downtown Saline, South Ann Arbor Streets. Through August 11. 734-604-0051. www.salinesummerfest.com

11 SATURDAY Trash Tanks - Make a mini-trash tank and explore whether or not the garbage at the dump breaks down or sticks around. A fun way to learn more about the environment! Grades K-5. 3-4pm. Free. Malletts Creek, 3090 East Eisenhower Parkway. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org Crating A Healthier Detroit - Join Whole Foods Market and the McKinney Foundation in an effort to eliminate childhood obesity! Whole Foods Market will present a healthy cooking demonstration and host a booth with a make-your-own trail mix station. Participants will discover free and low cost health programs, get free immunizations, and enjoy interactive seminars, live music and more. 11am5pm. Free. Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. 734-975-4500. www.wholefoodsmarket.com Professor Ray’s Everyday ScienceGood Vibes - Have a great time experimenting with vibrations, the sources of sounds. Hear strange sounds made with common objects and learn how to make cool sounds at home. Even see sound extinguish a flame. Saturday & Sunday, 1pm & 3pm. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 East Ann Arbor Street. 734-995-5439. www.aahom.org Health Starts Here: Back To School Snacks That Make the Grade - Bring in the kids and let them sample healthy back to school snacks to see if they make the grade! Every student will get a “report card” to grade six snacks. Bring your completed report card up to the Mezzanine Art Gallery where there will be a prize for everyone. Also, enjoy coloring, puzzle and the music of “Generations”, a local musical duo from Dexter. Generations will play music for all ages and offer percussion instruments for you to use to play along with them if you choose. 1-4pm. Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. 734-975-4500. www.wholefoods.com Storytime at the Museum - Art will come to life when student docents and UMMA staff read stories related to the art on display. All kids are welcome to respond and talk about the stories afterwards. And a short art activity will follow the reading! Ages 4-7. Parents must accompany children. Siblings welcome to join. 11am. UMMA, 525 South State St. 734-764-0395. www.umma.umich.edu 5th Annual Ann Arbor Pet Fest - Pet Fest is an event that benefits over 30+ local pet rescue groups. From Pet Adoptions to local artisans, there is something fun for everyone of any age to enjoy at our festival. Pets are welcome too. All proceeds benefit the attending pet rescue groups. Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6pm. $5. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. 734-429-3145. www.washtenawfarmcouncil.org

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14 TUESDAY Family Camp-in - Bring the family out for some campout fun! Sit around the campfire and enjoy stories, songs, s’mores and crafts. Grades K-5 with an adult. 7-8pm. Free. Pittsfield Branch Library, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org Self-Defense: What You Need To Know - Staff from Master Lockman’s Black Belt Academy talk about the mental and physical training needed for self-defense situations. Learn how to be aware, react, and what techniques are most effective. 7-8pm. Downtown Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org

16 THURSDAY String Things - Explore all of the things you can make from strings! Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. 12pm. $5. FLY Children’s Art Center, 32 N Washington, Suite 5, Ypsilanti. 734-218-2145. www.flyartcenter.org

17 FRIDAY Hair Flair - Show off your sense of style by making clips, combs and headbands. Grade 6-adult. 4-5pm. Malletts Creek, 3090 East Eisenhower Parkway. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org Ypsilanti Heritage Festival - For over 30 years, the Heritage Festival has celebrated Ypsilanti’s history, culture, food, and arts. Enjoy live music, community performers, and historical presentations in the Riverside Arts Center. Enter the gambling tent to win big, and make sure you watch the annual parade. Visit the website or call for full schedule. August 17-19. Riverside Park, 515 East Cross St. Ypsilanti. 734-483-6071. www.ypsilantiheritagefestival.com

18 SATURDAY Cast Iron Chef - Chef Stef will be spending the evening teaching all about outdoor cooking using an open fire, aluminum foil and sticks. Dishes will include venison stew, fried potatoes, s’mores and more! Preregistration required by August 15 online. 4-6pm. $8/person, $30/family. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. www.lesliesnc.org Heritage Festival Children’s Tent Help FLY Children’s Art Center as it constructs its own village! Children ages 3 and up can work together to build roads, rivers and lakes, while also decorating their own buildings. All participants will be able to take their hand-made structure with them. 4-6pm. Riverside Park, 515 East Cross St., Ypsilanti. 734-218-2145. www.flyartcenter.org Young Filmmakers’ Camp Screening Projects created during the Michigan Theater’s Young Filmmakers Camp will premiere on the big screen! Participants, their families and the public are invited to attend the special Young Filmmakers Camp matinee. 1pm. Free. Michigan theater, 603 East Liberty St. 734-668-8397. www.michtheater.org Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party Show how well you know the story and characters in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. Play trivia games, eat some Wimpy cake, and everyone will take home their own personalized diary. 10:30am. Free. YDL- Michigan Branch Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110. www.ypsilibrary.org

21 TUESDAY Chelsea Community Fair - The 2012, seventy-fifth Chelsea Community Fair will be the best one yet! There’s a little something for everyone! Events include the ever popular demolition derby and tractor pulls as well as a wide selection of livestock judging, crafts, exhibits and exhibitors, midway games and rides and so much more! August 21-25. Visit the website for the full schedule. $7. Chelsea Community Fairgrounds, 20501 Old US-12 Hwy, Chelsea. 734-475-1270. www.chelseafair.org Fairy Tea Party - Children and their families are welcome for tea and petit fours served by real fairies! Celebrate with magical fairies as they serve tea, treats, and magic. There will be story time with books available from the bookstore. Fairy attire is encouraged. Be creative! 1pm & 4pm. $11 per person. Babies 18 months and younger free. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, 114 South Main St. 734-665-9468. www.crazywisdom.net

MONDAYs-Fridays Lactation Consultation, Consultant Shin Ai Shyn is available for advice, bra fittings and general info about breast and bottle feeding. Call for appointments.10am-12pm. Free. My Urban Toddler, 7025 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. 734-944-3628. www.myurbantoddler.com MONDAYs Homebirth Circles, On the second Monday of the month attend this social gathering and discussion group for families who are considering homebirth, planning a homebirth or have birthed at home. Meet the Midwives from 6:30-7:30pm. 7:30-8:30pm. Free. Center for the Childbearing Year, 722 Brooks St. 734-424-0220. www.newmoonmidwifery.com Wednesdays Parent-to-Parent, This is a free, informal drop-in group for parents. Moms, dads, infants, and toddlers all welcome!10-11:30am, Center for the Childbearing Year, 722 Brooks St. 734-663-1523. www.center4cby.com

Nursing Cafe, Hang out with other breastfeeding moms and enjoy a pot of nursing tea, with professional support on hand for questions and help. Pregnant moms are welcome, too. 2-3pm. Indigo Forest, 4121 Jackson Rd. 734-994-8010. www.visitindigo.com THURSDAYS Parent Toddler Group, This is a unique opportunity for children 12-36 months and their special adult to spend quality time together playing, working on simple art projects and having a snack. Toddlers

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23 THURSDAY Magazine Magic - Make crazy collage and folded paper creation and turn magazines into cool art! Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. 12pm. $5. FLY Children’s Art Center, 32 N Washington, Suite 5, Ypsilanti. 734-218-2145. www.flyartcenter.org YDL Cybersafety & Homework Helpers - Kids are invited to learn about Internet basics, Internet safety and educational resources online. Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to accompany their child. Registration required. Basic PC, keyboard and mouse skills required. 7pm-8pm. YDL- Whittaker Branch Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti 734-4824110. www.ypsilibrary.org

24 FRIDAY Kitchen Science - Find the answer to all of your food questions including how much protein is in your milk and how to make popcorn dance. Have some fun playing with food while learning all about it. Grades K-5. 2-3pm. Free. Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Dr. 734-3274200. www.aadl.org

30 THURSDAY Celebration of All Things Food Bring the family out for a brief program put on by the ‘5-6-7-8 Summer Players, a small group of young performers from Ann Arbor’s west side ranging in age this year from 6 to 21. Hear quotes and poetry from Homer to Langston Hughes to Michelle Obama; each uses food either as a metaphor for life events, for dreams deferred or to celebrate what food provides, when it offers comfort or when it is irresistible. 6pm. Free. Nicola’s Books, 2513 Jackson Rd. 734-662-0600. www.nicolasbooks.com

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FRIDAYS Breastfeeding Café, This is a free drop-in group for breastfeeding mothers and their babies, hosted by lactation consultant Barbara Robertson. Stop by for a cup of tea, some good company, baby weight checks, bra fittings, and more! 10-11:30am. Free. Center for the Childbearing Year, 722 Brooks St. 734-975-6534. www.bfcaa.com

Super Saturday Storytime, Stories, songs and a simple craft for preschoolers and older children. 10:30am. Free. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110. www.ypsilibrary.org

Look Mom! Drawing and Painting for Parents and Children - Have some fun with the family celebrating art! Families will learn to discuss the art they see, while also learning how to create some themselves. All materials included. Price includes instruction for two family members. Register online. No children under five; all children must be accompanied by an adult. 1pm. $28 UMMA and AAAC members. $35 non-members. UMMA, 525 South State St. 734-7640395. www.umma.umich.edu

Whole Kids Lunch Fundraiser Stop in and get a lunch you will feel extra good about eating! Choose 2 items from the 2 for $5 selection for this event and a cold beverage from our special assortment, and you donate $5 to the Whole Kids Foundation Fundraising drive. 11am2pm. $5 donation. Whole Foods Market, 3135 Washtenaw Ave. 734-975-4500. www.wholefoodsmarket.com

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with older siblings are also welcome to join a group as space allows. 9:15-10:45am. $92. Lamaze Family Center, 2500 Packard. www.lamazefamilycenter.org

Saturdays Children’s Story Time, Story time for children ages seven and under.11am. Free. Nicola’s Bookstore, 2513 Jackson Ave., 734662-0600. www.nicolasbooks.com

Professor Ray’s Everyday ScienceMighty Motion - Ever wonder why objects move or don’t move? Study motion during these interactive demos that will educate about gravity, inertia, Newton’s law and more. Demonstrations on August 26, as well. Saturday & Sunday, 1pm & 3pm. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 East Ann Arbor Street. 734-995-5439. www.aahom.org

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