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This Week's Events

Family and Kids' Stuff
Ann Arbor is a family town, and the area provides a host of activities for kids of all ages. Let The Calendar help plan an after-school or weekend excursion.

Highlights this week:

"Walk & Wag": Huron Valley Humane Society.

Children's Hour: Shaman Drum Bookshop.

Children's Storytime: Waters Place Borders.

Tuesday
May, 2008

11:30 a.m.
Children's Hour: Shaman Drum Bookshop. Every Tuesday. Shaman Drum staff read picture books for kids ages 2-6. Shaman Drum, 315 S. State. Free. 662-7407.

Wednesday
May, 2008

10 a.m.
Children's Storytime: Waters Place Borders. Every Wednesday and Saturday. Borders staff read from picture books and books for babies, infants, and toddlers. (Wed.) & noon (Sat.), Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.

"Storytime with Mr. James": Arborland Borders. Every Wednesday. Borders staffer "Mr. James" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Today: Pauline Malinen's Teddy Bear's Picnic and Lezlie Evans's The Bunnies' Picnic. 11 a.m., Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.

6:30 p.m.
Children's Storytime: Barnes & Noble. Every Wednesday & Thursday. Storytelling programs and craft activities for kids. Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.

Thursday
May, 2008

11 a.m.
Children's Storytime: Barnes & Noble. Every Wednesday & Thursday. Storytelling programs and craft activities for kids. Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.

7:30 p.m.
Upper School Instrumental Concert: Greenhills School. Deborah Henderson, Neil Donato, and Ben Cohen conduct the upper school orchestra, chamber orchestra, wind ensemble, and the choir in a program TBA. Greenhills School Campbell Center for the Performing Arts, 850 Greenhills Dr. Free. 205-4057.

Friday
May, 2008

11 a.m.
"Storytime with Mr. James": Arborland Borders. Every Friday. Borders staffer "Mr. James" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Today: H. A. Rey's Curious You: On Your Way! and Curious George Lost and Found. Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.

7 p.m.
"101 Dalmatians": Waters Place Borders. Screening of either the animated or the live Disney film. Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.

7:30 p.m.
Student Productions: Pioneer High School Theater Guild. May 16-18. Pioneer High School students perform 5 of their original short plays and A Very Star Wars Christmas , a new play written and directed by local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier. Pioneer High School Little Theater, 601 W. Stadium at Main. $7 (students and Pioneer staff, $5). 994-2120.

Saturday
May, 2008

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
"Walk & Wag": Huron Valley Humane Society. 300 local dogs usually attend this fund-raising walk and dog activity and game fest. In addition to a leisurely stroll through scenic park trails, participants of both species can watch the agile area performing dog troupe Rock and Roll Canines race gleefully though obstacle courses to music. Emcee is 107one FM DJ Martin Bandyke. For dogs, there's a bone 'n' ball treasure hunt in a hay maze, a chance to snag a treat from a treat-heaped kiddie pool, a "sit and stay" contest with prizes, the popular and truly hilarious bobbing for wieners (bring a camera), and pawdicures. For people, there's a raffle ($1,000 first prize), a pet look-alike contest, face painting, and kids' crafts. Busch's hot dogs and snacks are available. Proceeds benefit the Huron Valley Humane Society. County Farm Park. Pledges or donation. 662-5585.

11 a.m.
Storytime: Nicola's Books. Every Saturday. Storytelling program for kids under age 7. Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.

"Full Moon Campfire": Superior Land Conservancy. All invited to enjoy a family-oriented campfire in one of the largest Conservancy-owned nature preserves in southeast Michigan. Bring campfire refreshments and lawn chairs; firewood appreciated. No pets. 9 p.m. (gate opens at 4 p.m.), LeFurge Woods, Prospect Rd. (1'da2 mile north of Geddes), Superior Twp. Free. 484-6565 .

1 & 3 p.m.
"Super Science Shows": Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Family Day. Every Saturday & Sunday. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos. Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $7 (members & infants free) regular museum admission. 995-5439.

2-4 p.m.
Ann Arbor Juggling Arts Club.:Every Saturday. All invited to practice their juggling skills. Beginners welcome. Indoor location TBA in case of inclement weather. Free. 761-1115.

6 p.m.
Children's Movie: Arborland Borders. Every Saturday. Kids (accompanied by a parent) invited to bring teddy bears and watch a family film TBA. Popcorn. Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.

6:30-10 p.m.
Teen Game Night": Jewish Community Center. All teens invited to play Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Mario DDR, Wii Sports, and other arcade games. Also, a pizza dinner and a movie TBA. JCC gym, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). $24 (JCC members, $20). Reservations required. 971-0990.

7-9 p.m.
"Frog Fest": Leslie Science Center (Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation). Family-oriented program includes practice making frog calls followed by a walk to the pond to listen to the frogs and toads calling each other. Also, games and other activities to discover more about frogs, toads, and salamanders. Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. $6 (family, $25). Preregistration required. 997-1553.

7:30 p.m.
Student Productions: Pioneer High School Theater Guild. May 16-18. Pioneer High School students perform 5 of their original short plays and A Very Star Wars Christmas , a new play written and directed by local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier. Pioneer High School Little Theater, 601 W. Stadium at Main. $7 (students and Pioneer staff, $5). 994-2120.

7:30 p.m.
Student Productions: Pioneer High School Theater Guild. May 16-18. Pioneer High School students perform 5 of their original short plays and A Very Star Wars Christmas , a new play written and directed by local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier. Pioneer High School Little Theater, 601 W. Stadium at Main. $7 (students and Pioneer staff, $5). 994-2120.

Sunday
May, 2008

Family Dance: Pittsfield Union Grange. All invited for an afternoon of games and contra and square dancing with callers John Freeman and David Park Williams and music by David West and Donna Baird. Followed by lemonade and Grange-baked cookies. 2 p.m., Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. (1'da2 mile south of I-94). $12 per family. 769-1052.

1 & 3 p.m.
"Super Science Shows": Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Family Day. Every Saturday & Sunday. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos. Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $7 (members & infants free) regular museum admission. 995-5439.

2 p.m.
Student Productions: Pioneer High School Theater Guild. May 16-18. Pioneer High School students perform 5 of their original short plays and A Very Star Wars Christmas , a new play written and directed by local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier. Pioneer High School Little Theater, 601 W. Stadium at Main. $7 (students and Pioneer staff, $5). 994-2120.

2 p.m.
Dinosaur Tours: U-M Exhibit Museum. Every Saturday & Sunday. 30-minute docent-led tour of the museum's dinosaur exhibits. U-M Exhibit Museum, 1109 Geddes at North University. Free, but limited to the first 15 people to sign up for each tour. 764-0478.

7:30 p.m.
Student Productions: Pioneer High School Theater Guild. May 16-18. Pioneer High School students perform 5 of their original short plays and A Very Star Wars Christmas , a new play written and directed by local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier. Pioneer High School Little Theater, 601 W. Stadium at Main. $7 (students and Pioneer staff, $5). 994-2120.

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