FEB
Calendar of Events
Great Networking Opportunity! Come meet and hear from members about their businesses and about what is going on in our community. Brecon Village, 200 Brecon Drive, Saline. $15 (members, $12). 734-429-4494. office@salinechamber.org www.salinechamber.org [map]
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Local Philanthropist and Author, Rose Martin, will share stories and knowledge of her 40 years experience in social work. Learn viable solutions to some of the key challenges facing our society today, such as addictions, mental illness and abuse. Using real life examples and 40 years experience in social work Rose will teach participants how to identify these issues and offer unique ideas and approaches to conquer them. Zingerman's Events on 4th, 415 N. Fifth Ave. Students: $79; Gen. Public: $109. 734-645-4274. jldegregorio@gmail.com http://roseknows.eventbrite.com/ [map]
Every Tues. All seniors age 50 & over invited to play noncompetitive bridge. No partner required. Lunch available for $5.50 (age 60 & over, $3). 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; reservations required. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. $2 (members, free). 769-5911. [map]
To honor Raoul Wallenberg (B.S. Arch. ’35) on the centenary of his birth, the University of Michigan, in cooperation with the Swedish-Consulate General of Detroit, is hosting an exhibition on the life of this illustrious alumnus. Created by the Swedish Institute for the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the exhibition presents the story of Wallenberg's life including his years in Ann Arbor and the months in Budapest when he helped rescue tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust.Wallenberg's extraordinary moral conviction and valor are an inspiration for the University and its alumni. During the past year this exhibition has traveled to Budapest, New York, Washington DC, Moscow, Tel Aviv, Berlin, Ottawa and Toronto. For information about arranging guided visits, or for other questions, please contact rwcentennial@umich.edu. Art Lounge (1st floor), Michigan Union, University of Michigan, 530 S. State St. rwcentennial@umich.edu http://www.wallenberg.umich.edu/exhibition.html [map]
Beginner-to-expert genealogists invited to share their findings and get help from experienced volunteers about online resources and family history questions. 10 a.m.–noon, CDL Learning Lab, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475–8732. [map]
Every Tues. Staff present a program of songs, stories, and rhymes for kids under age 2 (accompanied by a caregiver). No siblings. Also, “Toddlertime” (June 5, July 3, Aug. 7), a program for toddlers about letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. 10:30–11:15 a.m., CDL KidSpot, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475–8732. [map]
Every Tues. Activities begin at 11 a.m. with "Energy Exercise" ($4), a 60-minute exercise program led by Maria Farquhar, followed at 1 p.m. by mah-jongg and sewing. Also, at 1:30 p.m., Yiddish Tish, a Yiddish conversation group. Homemade buffet luncheon ($3) available at noon. All invited. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free (except as noted). 971-0990. [map]
Every Tues. (except Feb. 5 & Mar. 5) beginning Jan. 29. Talks by U-M and visiting scholars. Free sandwiches, cookies, & coffee served. Mar. 12: University of California-San Diego Sarah Schneewind on “Father and Mother of the People: Thinking Through Ming Bureaucratic Paternalism.” Mar. 19: U-M Chinese arts & cultures professor Martin Powers on “The Cultural Politics of the Brushstroke.” Mar. 26: Tulane University political science professor Martin Dimitrov on “State Capacity and the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Laws in China.” Apr 2: U-M business strategy professor Brian Wu on “Similar and Different: Architectural Complementarity in Target Selection by Horizontal Acquirers.” Apr. 9: U-M natural resources professor Ming Xu on “China’s Exports and Global CO2 Emissions.” Apr. 16: University of Westminster East Asian medicines professor Volker Scheif on “Chinese Medicine for Global Ills? The History of Yu and its Significance in the Treatment of Depression.” . Noon-1 p.m., 1636 SSWB, 1080 South University. Free. 764-6308. [map]
The majority of college students with depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders do not seek treatment. Unfortunately, many students who are struggling with depressive illnesses may instead utilize unhealthy coping mechanisms – including drinking, drug use, and self-injurious behaviors – to help manage their symptoms. Join us for the 11th Annual Depression on College Campuses Conference to learn about new research findings and model programs to help campuses better identify students who may be “self-medicating” or engaging in other harmful behaviors, and support these students in moving toward healthy self-management and effective treatment.This conference is targeted to students, parents, and professionals who work with college students in any capacity (including psychologists, physicians, nurses, counselors, university leaders, administrators, faculty, academic advisors, student affairs and housing staff, and other educational specialists). Rackham Graduate School, 915 East Washington Street. Registration is FREE for all students from any institution. Registration fee for non-students is $130 before February 1st, and $145 after February 1st. meyerpa@umich.edu www.depressioncenter.org/docc [map]
Talk by University of Toronto humanities professor Sherene Razack. 3-5 p.m., 2239 U-M Lane Hall, 204 S. State. Free. 764-9537. [map]
(Michael Haneke, 2012). Drama set in Paris about 2 retired music teachers whose marriage is tested when the woman has an attack. French, subtitles. Michigan Theater. Tickets: 10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME. michtheater.org. [map]
(Ursula Meier, 2012). Drama, set at a Swiss ski resort, about a boy who supports his sister by stealing from wealthy guests. French & English, subtitles Michigan Theater. Tickets: 10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME. michtheater.org. [map]
Feb. 6, 12, 26, & 27. Topics include “Mapping Out Sacred Space: Rembrandt and the Second Temple” (Feb. 6), “The Jewish Presence on Detroit’s Chene Street” (Feb. 12), “Off the Beaten Track: America in Hebrew Literature at the Turn of the 20th Century” (Feb. 26), and “Reconstructing an Imaginary Yiddish Past Through Tel Avivian Eyes” (Feb. 27). 4 p.m., 2022 Thayer Bldg., 202 S. Thayer. Free. 763-9047. [map]
Talk by University of Toronto humanities, social sciences, and social justice education professor Sherene Razack. 4-5 p.m., 2239 Lane Hall, 204 S. State. Free. 764-9537. [map]
Every Tues. & Thurs. All teens and adults invited to play this popular role-playing game. 4:30-8 p.m., CDL, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475–8732. [map]
Every Sun. & Tues.-Fri. All invited to compete in tournaments of this popular collectible card game using standard constructed (Sun. & Thurs.), Elder Dragon Highlander (Tues.), Legacy (Wed.), and booster draft (Fri.) decks. Prizes. Bring your own cards (except Fri.). 6 p.m. (Tues.-Fri.) & 1 p.m. (Sun.), Get Your Game On, 709 Packard. $5 (Tues., free; Fri., $15 includes cards). 786-3746. [map]
Every Tues. except Dec. 25 & Jan. 1. All knitters invited to work on their current projects and swap knitting tips. 6:30-8:30 p.m., location TBA at http://www.meetup.com/ann-arbor-StitchNBitch/ Free. 945-3035.
Do you have a gorgeous vase and want some tips on how to make the blooms sit correctly? Or do you want to learn how you can turn an unusual vessel (a gravy boat, teapot, cake plate, fishbowl...) into a beautiful flower arrangement with character?Come join us for Flower Design 101 - BYOC. We'll have beautiful, seasonal blooms and tape, foam, tools, and tricks to send you home with a beautiful arrangement and ideas on how to make the most of your vessel. Please bring one medium/large vessel or two smaller vessels to fill. This is a great class for beginners to learn basic techniques and for more experienced students who want fresh seasonal blooms for their home in February! Pot & Box, 220 Felch Street. $60. 734-368-2130. http://bloomfloristcollective.blogspot.com/p/flower-school.html [map]
'Twin Hearts Meditation', as designed by Master Choa, is an advanced meditation technique, aimed at achieving illumination or universal consciousness for the planet. It is thus an instrument of world and community service that contributes to harmony on the earth by blessing it with loving-kindness, peace, joy and goodwill. The Twin Hearts Meditation is a noble tool that can raise one’s vibrations toward higher states of awareness and expanded levels of consciousness. It is being practiced globally by tens of thousands from many different religions and backgrounds, the Meditation on Twin Hearts is extraordinary in its simplicity but produces amazing and dramatic results. Join us as we practice this powerful meditation together for the upliftment of our world. Center of Light, 200 Huronview Blvd. Free. 734-330-5048. revselena@centersoflight.org annarbor.CentersOfLight.org [map]
Feb. 5, 12, & 19. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. 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. 7-9:30 p.m., Chapel Hill Condominium clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. (park on Burbank). $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with a parent, free). 665-7704. [map]
Bring a band instrument. Beginners are asked to call ahead to set up lessons. 7–8:30 p.m. (Tues.) and 1–2:30 p.m. (Thurs.), Liberty School band room, 7265 Saline–Ann Arbor Rd., Saline. Free. 429–1742. [map]
Every Tues. All invited to join this fun-loving independent local mixed chorus to sing mostly familiar tunes, along with some serious music, in various genres. David Perample directs. 7-9 p.m., West Side United Methodist Church, 900 S. Seventh. Free to visitors ($80 per semester dues for those who join). 355-7738. [map]
The Twin Hearts Meditation, as designed by Master Choa, is an advanced meditation technique aimed at achieving illumination or universal consciousness. It is also an instrument of world and community service that blesses the earth with loving-kindness, peace, joy and goodwill. Presently being practiced globally by tens of thousands of people of different religions and backgrounds, the Meditation on Twin Hearts is extraordinary in its simplicity with amazing and dramatic results. All are welcome. Center of Light, 200 Huronview Blvd. Free. 734-330-5048. revselena@centersoflight.org annarbor.centersoflight.org [map]
Every Tues. All women invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 70-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus. 7-9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898 Hall, 8975 Textile Rd. (west of Rawsonville Rd. off I-94), Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($26 monthly dues for those who join). singwithus.org 612-7580. [map]
On May 25, 2010, Jennifer Jones wrote: A few members of our chorus performing at the 2010 Heart Walk at Washtenaw Community College. On November 23, 2010, anonymous wrote: Dec. 14 is the chorus Holiday party. Catered meal at union hall. Entertainment as well. [add a comment]
A few members of our chorus performing at the 2010 Heart Walk at Washtenaw Community College.
Dec. 14 is the chorus Holiday party. Catered meal at union hall. Entertainment as well.
Talk by CDL librarian Emily Meloche, illustrated by photographs, artifacts, and recently recovered film from Chelsea’s 1959 celebration. 7-8:30 p.m., CDL McKune Room, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475–8732. [map]
A chance to find out about the nature and purpose of the ecological burns the city conducts in city parks on weekdays throughout the spring and fall. The city holds a training session (preregistration required by Feb. 25) at noon on Feb. 27 for volunteers to help with the burns. 7-8:30 p.m., AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-8301, 794-6627. [map]
Talk by Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine (Rochester Hills) medical director Joel Young. 7-8:30 p.m., AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-4555. [map]
Lecture by Brother Edward Conlin, BSEd, CADC; Addiction Counselor, Detroit Capuchin Service System. This program will describe how spirituality relates to recovery from chemical dependency, explore personal spiritual needs and life choices, and discuss the Twelve Steps as a spiritual program which can benefit anyone (recovering or not.) Free CE for addiction professionals is offered. Dawn Farm is a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. Free. 734-485-8725. info@dawnfarm.org http://www.dawnfarm.org/programs/education-series [map]
The Feb. 26 meeting has been canceled in anticipation of a heavy snowfall.Feb. 5: Former and current club presidents Keith Metz and Dave Patriq critique members’ recent digital images in both assigned (“Fruits and Vegetables”) and open categories. Feb. 26: “From Photographic Wanderlust to the Worldwide Web,” a presentation by Lisa Brighton tracing her evolution from travel photographer to blogger and e-book author. Also, club members show their recent prints. . 7:30 p.m., Wines Elementary School auditorium (Feb. 5), 1701 Newport, & Forsythe Middle School media center (Feb. 26), 1655 Newport. Free. 327-4781. [map]
John Dorsey directs this music-student ensemble in a program of works in an eclectic mix of rhythms and instrumental timbres. 7:30 p.m., Pease Auditorium, EMU campus, W. Cross at College Place, Ypsilanti. Free. 487-2255.
Every Tues. except Dec. 25 & Jan. 1. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus. 7:30 p.m., Stony Creek United Methodist Church, 8635 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($130 annual dues for those who join). Newcomers should call in advance: Greg Humbel at 445-1925. [map]
Christopher James Lees conducts this music student ensemble in Berio's Chemins IV, Bermel's Coming Together, and Lera Auerbach's Last Letter. 8 p.m., U-M Music School Britton Recital Hall, 1100 Baits (off Broadway), North Campus. Free. 764-0594. [map]
Every Tues. All German speakers invited for conversation. 8-10 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 453-2394. [map]
Soulful jazz-inflected pop-rock by this quartet of musicians who met as students at the New England Conservatory in Boston. 8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Free. All encouraged to bring nonperishable food or money to donate to Food Gatherers. 761-1451. [map]
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