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March 20, 2010

Calendar of Events

Family and Kids' Stuff

Monday December 2008

6:30.

Living Nativity: First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti.

Dec. 14-16. Nativity tableau featuring live animals, people in period costume, and recorded music. Also, carol singing and animal petting. The 6:30 program is especially aimed at children. 7, & 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti, 1110 W. Cross, Ypsilanti. Free. 482-7380.

Tuesday December 2008

6:30.

Living Nativity: First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti.

Dec. 14-16. Nativity tableau featuring live animals, people in period costume, and recorded music. Also, carol singing and animal petting. The 6:30 program is especially aimed at children. 7, & 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti, 1110 W. Cross, Ypsilanti. Free. 482-7380.

11 a.m.

Children's Hour: Shaman Drum Bookshop.

Every Tues. except Dec. 23 & 30. Shaman Drum staff read picture books for kids ages 2-6. Shaman Drum, 315 S. State. Free. 662-7407.

1 & 4 p.m.

"Tea with the Fairies": Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room.

Crazy Wisdom staff dress up as magical fairies to sprinkle fairy dust and serve tea, petits fours, and cookies to kids and their families. Also, fairy stories and readings. Bring your own fairy wings and dolls. Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main. $10.50 (babies age 18 months & younger, free). Preregistration required. 665-9468.

Wednesday December 2008

11 a.m.

"Storytime with Miss Annette": Arborland Borders.

Every Wed. & Fri. except Dec. 26. Borders staffer "Miss Annette" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.

Friday December 2008

11 a.m.

"Storytime with Miss Annette": Arborland Borders.

Every Wed. & Fri. except Dec. 26. Borders staffer "Miss Annette" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.

6:15-10 p.m.

Parents' Night Out: Ann Arbor YMCA.

Parents can drop off their kids ages 2-10 for dinner, games and sports, and (age 5 & older only) a dip in the pool. YMCA, 400 W. Washington. $30 (members, $25). Preregistration required. 661-8012.

Saturday December 2008

11 a.m.

Storytime: Nicola's Books.

Every Sat. Storytelling program for kids under age 7. 11 a.m., Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600. 8|fk FREE STAR! Children's Storytime: Barnes & Noble. Every Sat. Storytelling programs and occasional craft activities for kids. On Dec. 20, local children's writer Sheila Pursglove (see Cranbrook Whole Foods listing below) reads her new children's book The Mouse Ate the House. Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.

11 a.m.

Maureen Schiffman and Coco: Performance Network Children's Theater Network.

Local puppeteer Schiffman brings her monkey puppet pal for a multicultural holiday program of songs and stories for prekindergartners through 5th-graders. Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. Tickets $10 (youths age 16 & under, $7) in advance at performancenetwork.org & by phone, and at the door. For reservations or to charge by phone, call 663-0681.

Noon-5 p.m.

"Super Smash Kart Championship Series": Ann Arbor District Library.

All kids in grades 6-12 invited to compete in the 5th of 6 monthly tournaments for single players and teams of 4-5 players of Mario Kart Double Dash and Super Smash Brothers Melee video games. Prizes. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-8301.

Noon-4 p.m.

"Trains in Toyland": Washtenaw County Historical Society.

Every Sat. & Sun., Dec. 13- Jan. 25. Ann Arbor Model Train Club members answer questions and demonstrate running and building model trains. Also, a clown does magic tricks (Dec. 14). Museum on Main, 500 N. Main. Free. 662-9092.

1 & 3 p.m.

"Super Science Shows": Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Family Day.

Every Sat. & Sun. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos. Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $8 (members & infants, free) regular museum admission. 995-5439.

6-9 p.m.

"Family Latke Hop": Jewish Community Center.

Dinner, with dancing to live music, kids games and craft activities, and a community candle-lighting ceremony. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Admission: $12 (kids, $6) for nonmembers, $10 (kids, $5) for members. Reservations requested. 971-0990.

Sunday December 2008

10 a.m.-noon.

Hanukkah Party: Ann Arbor Jewish Cultural Society.

Family-oriented program featuring a Hanukkah play and secular observance, singing, craft activities, and games. All invited. Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free. 975-9872.

11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

"Hanukkah Wonderland": U-M Chabad House.

Dec. 21-29. This festival features food and craft vendors, kids activities, Jewish film screenings, a Lego menorah contest, cookie decorating, a menorah lighting (5:45 p.m.), and more. Israeli sufganiot (jelly doughnuts) & latkes. The Dec. 24 menorah lighting is followed by Chinese dinner and a family program. 500 E. Washington (lower level). $2.50 admission. 995-3276.

Noon-4 p.m.

"Trains in Toyland": Washtenaw County Historical Society.

Every Sat. & Sun., Dec. 13- Jan. 25. Ann Arbor Model Train Club members answer questions and demonstrate running and building model trains. Also, a clown does magic tricks (Dec. 14). Museum on Main, 500 N. Main. Free. 662-9092.

1-2:30 p.m.

"Skate with Frosty": Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation.

All invited to skate with Frosty the Snowman to recorded holiday music. Free candy canes. Veterans Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Rd. $6 (youths age 17 & under and seniors age 60 & over, $5). $1 discount for city residents. Skate rentals available ($3). 761-7240.

1 p.m.

Children's Storytime: Liberty Borders.

Every Sun. Borders staff reads stories for kids. Borders, 612 E. Liberty. Free. 668-7652.

1-4 p.m.

PL2: Public Library Pokemon League: Ann Arbor District Library.

All kids in grades K-5 invited to bring a Nintendo DS and a copy of Pokemon Diamond or Pearl to compete for prizes. AADL multipurpose room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-8301.

2-4 p.m.

Family Dance: Pittsfield Union Grange.

All children and their parents or grandparents invited for an afternoon of contra and square dancing with callers John Freeman, Ed Vincent, and David Park Williams and music by David West and Donna Baird. Followed by Grange-baked cookies. Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. ( 1/2 mile south of I-94). $12 per family. 769-1052.

3-4 p.m.

"Christmas Party": Conor O'Neill's.

Santa is on hand to take wish lists from and have his photo taken with kids, who also each get a small present. Also, caroling. Conor O'Neill's, 318 S. Main. Free. 665-2968.

3:30 p.m.

Children's Puppet Shows: Dreamland Theater.

Dec. 7, 14, & 21 . The Dreamland Puppet Troupe presents several marionette, rod, and shadow puppet shows for kids. Dreamland Theater, 26 N. Washington, Ypsilanti. $5 (kids age 3 & under, free). 657-2337.

6-8 p.m.

"Living Nativity": Bethlehem United Church of Christ.

Living Nativity scene with live animals, accompanied by a concert on the church's newly renovated Casavant pipe organ. Also, refreshments and a chance to tour the Journey Room, a minimuseum of the church's history. Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 423 S. Fourth Ave. Free. 665-6149.

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