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March 20, 2010

Calendar of Events

Recreational Activities

Monday July 2009

12:30-3:30 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center.

Every Mon. All seniors age 55 & over invited to play. Bring a partner. Also, at 1 p.m., mah-jongg (free). Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $1. 769-5911.

7 p.m.-dark.

"Volleyball in the Park": Ann Arbor Ski Club.

Every Mon. through Sept. 28. All adults age 21 & over invited to join a volleyball game. All skill levels welcome. Burns Park (just east of the picnic pavilion), corner of Wells & Baldwin. Free. 973-2136.

7 p.m.

"The Civilized Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Mon. Slow-paced ride, 12-18 miles, to Dexter, with a possible stop for ice cream. Other Mon. rides: "Back Roads Ramble" (9 a.m., meet at 960 Forest Rd. off Country Club Dr., Barton Hills, 663-5060), a slow-paced ride, 12-35 miles, along dirt and gravel roads to Independence Lake and other low-traffic destinations. "Paved Roads Country Roads Ride" ( 5 p.m., meet at Royster Clark, 885 Parker Rd. at Pine Cross Lane just south of Jackson Rd., 426-5116), fast-, moderate-, and slow-paced training rides, 18-24 miles, along country roads west of town. sharp, Wellington Park, Alice at Bruce St. (off Arborview from Miller). Free. 213-2908.

7:30-9:30 p.m.

Tartan & Thistle Scottish Country Dancers.

Every Mon. Instruction in a wide range of traditional and contemporary Scottish dances, followed by social dancing. Soft-sole shoes recommended. Refreshments. location TBA. $5. 769-1052, 425-0241.

9:15-11:30 p.m.

"Fireworks on the Floor": U-M Argentine Tango Club.

July 4-6 (different locations). Today: a tango dance party with recorded music spun by a DJ. Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. ('bd mile south of I-94).

Tuesday July 2009

6 p.m.

"Big Sky Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Tues. Moderate-paced ride, 20-35 miles, along flat, relatively quiet picturesque roads south of Ann Arbor. Other Tues. ride: "Huron River Ride" (6 p.m., meet at Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport, 662-0205, 761-6253), a slow/moderate-paced ride, 18-40 miles, to Dexter and back. meet at York Baptist Church, 1220 Stony Creek Rd. at Platt. Free. 971-5763. 424-2802.

7-9:30 p.m.

English Country Dancing: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.

Every Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing. Today: Ray Bantle and others call to music by Martha Stokely and Brad Battey. All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Bring flat, nonslip shoes (running shoes OK). First-timers are asked to arrive at 7 p.m. Chapel Hill Condominium clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. (park on Burbank Dr.) $7 (students, $4; children age 13 & under, free). 665-7704.

Wednesday July 2009

6-8 p.m.

Ecosystem Restoration Workday: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.

July 8, 11, & 18 (different locations). All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants and prepare new planting sites. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. meet at the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. Free. Registration requested. 647-8528.

6 p.m.

"West Side Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Wed. Moderate/fast-paced 25-mile and slow-paced, 13-18 miles, rides to the Dexter Dairy Queen and back. Now in its 32nd year, this ride is a favorite with newcomers and casual riders. Other Wed. ride: "Superior Salem Dirt Road" (9 a.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church parking lot, Gottfredson Rd. at Plymouth-Ann Arbor Rd., 248-437-5067, 663-5060, 663-8960, 482-5103), a slow/moderate-paced ride, 19 miles or more along gravel country roads. sharp, meet at Sweepster parking lot, 2800 N. Zeeb Rd. Free. 426-5116 (longer ride), 665-4552 & 761-2659 (shorter ride).

Thursday July 2009

9 a.m.

8th Annual Golf Classic: Neutral Zone.

Four-person scramble with a shotgun start. Prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive, hole in one, and putting. Also, raffles and a silent auction. Breakfast and steak dinner included. No teammates needed. Proceeds benefit local teen center the Neutral Zone. U-M Golf Course, 400 E. Stadium Blvd. (opposite Crisler Arena). $200 (team, $600). 214-9995.

6:45 p.m.

"Thursday Evening Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Thurs. Fast/moderate-paced 25-mile ride around northeast Ann Arbor that includes some good chances to improve your climbing skills. Other Thurs. rides: "Frank Lloyd Wright Ride" (7 p.m., meet at 2722 Georgetown Blvd. north off Plymouth Rd., 995-5017, 663-5060), a slow-paced 15-mile ride on mountain or wide-tired road bikes over the lightly traveled, hard dirt roads behind Domino's Farms. meet at the Fuller Pool parking lot, Fuller Rd. Free. 996-9122.

7 p.m.

"5K Summer Fun Runs": Concordia University.

July 9, 16, & 23. All runners invited to race on the Concordia University campus. Concordia University, west of the gymnasium, 4090 Geddes Rd. $5 (kids age 13 & under, $3); registration at 6:30 p.m. 502-4809.

7:30-10 p.m.

Israeli Dancing: Jewish Community Center.

Every Thurs. Dance instructor Cheryl Felt and DJ Amnon Steiner lead a variety of Israeli dancing to recorded music. Easy dances and oldies the first hour followed by intermediate dances and requests. Beginners welcome. New dances taught each week. JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). $5 (students, free). 971-0990.

9:30-11 p.m.

Wednesdays @ Michigan Union: Swing Ann Arbor.

Every Wed. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring casual or nicer shoes that stay on your feet when you're active. Preceded by intermediate swing (7:30 p.m.) and beginning swing (8:30 p.m.) lessons. Michigan Union Pendleton Room (occasionally Ballroom or U-Club). $5 (includes lessons). 945-8428.

Friday July 2009

6 p.m.

"Dexter DQ Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Fri. Slow-paced 26-mile ride to the Dexter Dairy Queen for a snack. Also, on July 10 only, "Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition Ride Around Town" (6 p.m., Liberty Plaza, Liberty at Division, 995-1989), a ride in a figure-8 loop around downtown. Abbot School, 2670 Sequoia Pkwy. (off Maple 1 block south of Miller). Free. 662-0205.

7-9 p.m.

Ballroom Dance Party: Arts in Motion Dance Studio.

Dancing to recorded waltzes, fox-trots, and Latin dance music. Lessons given throughout the night. Arts in Motion, 2841 Boardwalk. $5. Reservations recommended. 222-6246.

8:45-11:45 p.m.

"Friday Night Swing": Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association.

Every Fri., except July 17. Swing dancing to prerecorded music. No partner needed. Bring hard-soled shoes. Preceded at 8 p.m. by beginning lessons. Dakota Bldg., 1785 W. Stadium. $5 (includes lessons; students, $3). 972-9141, 417-9857.

Saturday July 2009

9 a.m.-noon.

Volunteer Stewardship Workday: Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation Division.

July 11, 18, & 26. All invited to help city staff maintain the natural areas in various city parks. Also, staffers lead a short nature walk at the end of each workday. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or obtain a release form in advance. Today: Furstenberg Nature Area Native Plant Garden, where local master gardener Aunita Erskine leads a walk through the garden to spruce it up and learn about what's in it, and Barton Nature Area to identify native plants and weed the prairie area. meet in the Furstenberg parking lot off Fuller Rd. across from Huron High or in Barton Dam Parking lot, Huron River Dr. from Bird Rd. via Newport Rd. Free. 996-3266.

9 a.m.-noon.

Ecosystem Restoration Workday: U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.

July 8, 11, & 18 (different locations). All invited to help Matthaei staff members remove invasive plants and prepare new planting sites. Dress for outdoor work. Snacks and tools provided, or bring your own. meet at the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. Free. Registration requested. 647-8528.

10 a.m.-noon.

"All about Butterflies": Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission.

WCPARC naturalist Faye Stoner gives a brief talk on butterflies, followed by a chance to see some up close. Park Lyndon North, North Territorial Rd. (east of M-52), Lyndon Twp. Free. 971-6337, ext. 334.

11 a.m.

Hudson Mills Metropark Interpretive Nature Programs.

July 4, 11, & 18. Programs presented by Hudson Mills naturalist Jennifer Hollenbeck. Today: "Bug Hunt for Toddlers." All toddlers invited to look for and learn about some of the insects that inhabit Hudson Mills. Hudson Mills Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Rd., Dexter. $2 unless otherwise noted. Preregistration required. $4 vehicle entrance fee. 426-8211.

Noon.

Draw Doubles: Local 101 Disc Golf Club.

Every Sat. All invited to play disc golf at one of Hudson Mills Metropark's 24-hole disc golf courses. Beginners are paired with advanced players to create parity. Prizes. Golf discs available free. Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center, 8801 North Territorial Rd. (between Dexter-Pinckney Rd. & Huron River Dr.), Dexter. $5 per player; free for spectators. $4 vehicle entrance fee. 449-4300.

Riders may leave the starting point anytime between 6:45 and 10 a.m.

33rd Annual "One Helluva Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

More than 1,000 bicyclists are expected to participate in this ride sanctioned by the League of American Wheelmen. Includes routes of 39, 54, 63, 76, and 100 miles over paved roads and a 34-mile dirt-road ride. The 76-mile and 100-mile routes take riders through the hamlet of Hell. Also, 15- and 30-mile fun rides (8 a.m. - noon) start at Portage Lake State Park. Buffet lunch stop at Portage Lake State Park and fruit and beverage stops along the route are free to participants. Postride entertainment and watermelon. All riders receive multicolored embroidered patches. Chelsea Fairgrounds, corner of old US-12 and old Manchester Rd., Chelsea. Entry fees: $20 (children age 16 & under, $12) in advance and $30 (children age 16 & under, $12) day of ride (if spaces still available). Online registration at aabts.org. 904-6431.

3:30-5:30 p.m.

"Weed 'n' Sing": Community Farm of Ann Arbor.

July 1, 11, 15, 25, & 29. All invited to sing rounds and other songs while weeding the farm's crops. Community Farm of Ann Arbor, 1525 S. Fletcher Rd., Chelsea. Free. 475-7451.

Sunday July 2009

8 a.m.

Waterloo Triathlon/Duathlon: Elite Endeavors.

All invited to compete in a triathlon (half-mile swim, 16-mile bike race, and 5-mile run) or duathlon (16-mile bike race sandwiched between 2- and 5-mile runs). Awards. Partial proceeds benefit the Chelsea High track and cross country teams. Portage Lake Beach, List Rd. at Seymour Rd., west off Mount Hope Rd. north from I-94 exit 150, Waterloo Recreation Area, Chelsea. Entry fees: $68 by June 28, $78 afterwards. $10 discount for USA Triathlon members. Entry forms available at eliteendeavors.com. Vehicle entrance fee: $6. (419) 829-2398.

8:30 a.m.

"29th Annual Gallup Gallop": Ann Arbor Track Club.

A 5-km run and 3-mile fitness walk around Gallup Park and a 1-mile run along the Gallup Park bike path. Medal to overall male and female winners of each race, and awards to top 3 finishers in the 5-km run in various age divisions. T-shirts (guaranteed for advance registrants only). (mile run) & 9 a.m. (3-mile walk & 5 km run), Gallup Park canoe livery, 3000 Fuller Rd. (west side of Huron Pkwy.). $22 (5-km run) & $17 (walk & mile run) in advance by July 10 at aatrackclub.org, $25 (5-km run) & $20 (walk & mile run) day of race. 332-9129.

8:30 a.m.

"A2Sunday Runners": Two Dogs Running.

Every Sun. All invited to join informal runs of 5-7 miles along various scenic routes. meet at Sweetwaters, Kerrytown. Free. 657-0214.

9 a.m. (registration begins at 8:30 a.m.).

"River Swim": Huron River Watershed Council.

All age 16 & older invited to join Michigan long-distance swimmer Liz Elling for a 1-mile swim across Baseline Lake and back. Refreshments. Baseline Lake, 8010 Strawberry Lake Rd., left from Mast off North Territorial. Free. Preregistration and proof of age required. 769-5123, ext. 19.

9 a.m.

Sunday Rides: Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.

Every Sun. Today: "Post-OHR Democratic Ride," a ride whose pace and destination are determined by the assembled riders. meet at Wheeler Park, N. Fourth Ave. at Depot St. Free. 904-6431.

10 a.m.-noon

"Summer Hike along the Huron": Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission.

WCPARC naturalist Faye Stoner leads a hike. Zeeb Rd. at the Huron River just south of Huron River Dr. Free. 971-6337, ext. 334.

10:30 a.m.

Ultimate Frisbee: H.A.C. Ultimate.

Every Sun. All invited to a very relaxed pickup game of this spirited team sport. Note: Overly competitive players are politely asked to leave. Mitchell Field, south side of Fuller Rd. just west of Bonisteel. Free. 846-9418.

6-8 p.m.

Ann Arbor Morris Dancers.

Every Sun. All invited to try this boisterous, jingly English ceremonial dance based on the 15th-century Spanish moresca . Wear athletic shoes. Gretchen's House barn, 1580 Dhu Varren Rd. Free. 747-8138.

8-10 p.m.

U-M Ballroom Dancers.

Every Sun. Ballroom dancing to recorded music, including fox-trots, waltzes, cha-chas, rumbas, tangos, swing, and more. No partner necessary. Preceded at 7 p.m. by beginning lessons and practice. Michigan Union Ballroom. $3. 763-6984.

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