Thursday September 2, 2010

• 9:00 am Quilts & Their Stories
  Over 130 quilts make up the display of "Quilts & Their Stories." Plan to spend some time reading about the people behind the quilts. Old and new quilts, quilts by beginners, by professionals, and even art quilts can be found during August and September tucked away in Historic Downtown Coopersville.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 9:00 am Chair Exercise - Eaton Rapids
  Exercise done sitting or standing next to a chair. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations accepted. Classes are 30 minutes with 2 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with elastic resistance bands, balance and flexibility exercises. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Rocking Chair Deserters Senior Center (201 Grand St. Eaton Rapids, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Crazy Ladies Quilting Circle
  Quilting Group
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3 with caregiver)
  Storytime for ages 2-3 with caregiver. Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Haslett Library (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 12:00 pm Noon Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Friends Book Group
  Titles TBD Event Type: Book Discussions. Ages: Adults
  
  Okemos Library (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 12:00 pm Open House Days at Hippocrates
  Get a free tour of Hippocrates Health Institute
  
  Hippocrates Health Institute (1443 Palmdale Court West Palm Beach, FL)
  
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• 1:00 pm Adult Book Discussion
  Join other readers for lively discussion. New members always welcome. Books available at the library--call (517) 485-5185 for titles.
  Event Type: Book Discussions. Ages: Adults
  
  Foster Library (Lansing Eastside) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 1:00 pm EnhanceFitness - Holt PM
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 2 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Sam Corey Senior Center (2108 N. Cedar Holt, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm Ingham County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
  Free collection for Ingham County residents. Item accepted include oil paint, cleaners, lawn & garden care products, unwanted medications, fluroescent lights, home repair products, mercury, etc. See website www.Ingham.org for a full list. Do NOT bring latex paint, waste oil, antifreeze, electronics, product in 55 gallon drums, or 20 pound propane tanks. This program is not open to churches, schools, businesses, government agencies or non-profit organizations.
  
  Behind the Ingham County Human Services Building (5303 S. Cedar Lansing, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm EnhanceFitness - Downtown
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Union Missionary Baptist Church (500 Martin Luther King Blvd. Lansing, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 4:00 pm Pizza & Pages Book Discussion (Grades 4-8)
  Bring a book that you have read recently to share with the group. Pizza and pop provided. Event Type: Book Discussions, Tween Events. Ages: Elementary Age Children, Tweens
  
  Mason Library (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 5:00 pm Downsville Ruritan Fall Carnival
  Downsville Ruritan Fall Carnival
  
  Byron Park (Byron Park Williamsport, MD)
  
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• 6:00 pm Champagne Sunset Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Entrepreneurial Series...Fundamentals of Starting a Business
  Seminar is for those who would like to start a small business or would like to become acquainted with community and business resources. Topics include what it takes to start a business, where to go for information and assistance, the business plan and why you need one, licenses and permits, funding and the myth of "free money," as well as resources available to help set up your business.
  
  Grace A Dow Memorial Library (1710 W St Andrews Midland, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm Microsoft Word Basics*
  Learn to modify, cut and paste text, plus open, close, and save documents. Experience with a mouse and Windows required. Runs to 8 pm. Event Type: Tech Corner. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing Library (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 7:00 pm AACTMAD Thursday Contra Dance
  AACTMAD's Thursday Night Contra series at the wonderfully Air Conditioned Concourse Dance Hall. New folks are welcome. Live Music! All dances taught, No Partner needed. Bring flat, clean, non-marking shoes.
  
  AACTMAD Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Dr Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Brewpub Book Club
  This new book group meets at Michigan Brewing Company, 402 S. Washington in downtown Lansing. This month: The Enchantress of Florence by Salman Rushdie
  Event Type: Book Discussions. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing Library (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 7:00 pm Beginner Belly Dancing
  Beginning Level Belly Dancing is a fun and exciting way to become fit! Particpants will learn traditional/ethnic to modern cabaret and "fusion" styles. No previous dance experience is necessary!
  
  River View Fitness (1106 N. Cedar St. Suite 300 Lansing, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Hope Concert - Community Band rehearsal
  Open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. We'll rehearse band standards like Holst, Vaughan Williams, Ticheli, and more. Led by Dr. Gabe Southard, Hope College Director of Bands, Instrumental Music Education, Head of Wind, Brass, and Percussion. Hope's music education students will get a chance to work with you, and we'll perform in Dimnent Chapel once each semester.
  
  Snow Auditorium, Nykerk Building (127 East 12th St. Holland, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Juicing for Health and Wellness
  Green Wave Cafe has an awesome Juice Bar and menu with creative raw food selections that change daily. Each day has unique special Come meet Raoul Valle, who is a Health Educator and has extensive knowledge on juicing and wellness. Try their delicious creations that will make you want to come back for more! Check out the website: http://www.greenwavecafe.com..
  
  Green Wave Cafe (5221 W. Broward Boulevard Plantation, FL)
  
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• 7:30 pm Mary Beth Day:Painter
  Artist in Residence presentation. Mary Beth Day is a landscape painter from Grass Lake, Michigan. She has exhibited in several juried shows and has studied under Mary Beth Koeze. She looks forward to spending time in Leelanau County painting the landscape at all times of day under different lighting conditions.
  
  Glen Arbor Art Association (6000 North Pine Street Glen Arbor, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm THE WILD TURKEY OUTFIT
  From the icy shores of Northern Ontario comes this new sizzling hot band of pickin’ and grinnin’ cowboys. The Wild Turkeys' fun stage presence and energetic sound has been recently coined as "Swamp-Stomp Country." Armed with fiddles, mandolin, guitar, bass, harmonica, a tin can percussive suitcase contraption and melodic four part harmonies, the gang of brothers (Sheldon & Marshall Jääskeläinen, Devin & Vaughn Alexander) win over the hearts and ears of audiences everywhere they go!
  
  Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)
  
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• 8:30 pm Andre Villoch at Tamarack Lodge
  Bon Voyage Bon Fire on the Beach with Andre’ 8:30pm-11pm- What better way to end your week with us? Andre Villoch is back with his great kid songs and adult ones too. So join us for one last bon fire, live music and fun before you have to leave way too soon. The fire will be lit until 11pm.
  
  Tamarack Lodge (2035 U.S. 31 North Traverse City, Mi)
  
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• 9:30 pm Mezcal!
  Mezcal returns for a rare mid-week performance! Don't miss it!
  
  The Cellar Door (101 W. Main St. Visalia, CA)
  
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Friday September 3, 2010

• 6:00 am Big Jon Salmon Classic
  Salmon & Trout Tournament - Ladies on Friday, Pro / Am / Sweet 16 / 333 on Saturday & Sunday.
  
  Streeters / Ground Zero (1669 South Garfield Avenue Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 8:00 am Isle Royale National Park, Michigan, Backpack Trip
  Isle Royale National Park is a remote, roadless island in Lake Superior. We will have a 10 day (including travel time to and from the island) backpack adventure. Here moose and wolves live in a natural balance. You can hear the eerie, demented laugh of the loon. It's one of Michigan's most pristine settings, with 165 miles of hiking trails and is the only National Park completely closed down in the winter. Isle Royale is a wilderness experience to remember forever.
  
  Isle Royale National Park (Isle Royale National Park, Eagle Harbor, Michigan Houghton, MI)
  
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• 8:00 am Backpack Isle Royale
  Sorry, Trip is full! Contact leader for wait list. Ten days, backpack adventure in Isle Royale National Park, Michigan. This is an island without roads, where the moose and the wolves live in a natural balance with each other. It is one of Michigan's most pristine settings, with 165 miles of hiking trails. Michigan's best wilderness experience, to remember forever. For details contact Ewa Roszczenko: ewarosz@yahoo.com
  
  Isle Royale
  
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• 8:45 am EnhanceFitness - Foster
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Foster Community Center (200 N. Foster Lansing, MI)
  
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• 9:00 am Quilts & Their Stories
  Over 130 quilts make up the display of "Quilts & Their Stories." Plan to spend some time reading about the people behind the quilts. Old and new quilts, quilts by beginners, by professionals, and even art quilts can be found during August and September tucked away in Historic Downtown Coopersville.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am EnhanceFitness - Holt AM
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Sam Corey Senior Center (2108 N. Cedar Holt, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm EnhanceFitness - Downtown
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Union Missionary Baptist Church (500 Martin Luther King Blvd. Lansing, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 3:15 pm Point Betsie Cruise
  Bring your camera and join us on a one hour cruise to Point Bestie and back. Sleeping Bear Dunes has added this special cruise for September 3rd, 4th and 5th only.
  
  Sleeping Bear Dunes Cruises (827 Main Street Frankfort, MI)
  
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• 4:00 pm Book Scouts (Grades 1-3)
  This is a group for all 1st through 3rd graders who love to read! Join us for games,activities, snacks and more.
  Event Type: Book Discussions. Ages: Elementary Age Children
  
  Haslett Library (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 6:00 pm New Mexico Wine Festival at Coronado Grill
  "Wes & Mito" virtuoso guitar duo perform "Jazzamenco" at the Coronado Grill.
  
  Coronado Grill (781 W Highway 550 Bernalillo, NM)
  
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• 6:00 pm Champagne Sunset Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Blacksmithing, Beer & Barbeque Bash
  WSG welcomes Metal Sculptor Holly Fisher and her mentor, Master Blacksmith Scott Lankton for some spicy barbeque, cold brews from The Livery and hot forged metal-fundraising fun in September. Holly and Scott will make the sparks fly and anvils sing on Friday, September 3 from 6-8pm as they put on a fiery blacksmithing demo and begin fabrication of some much needed tools for the Blossom Fehlberg Metal Studio. On Saturday, the duo continues to forge away at 10am, and the public is invited.
  
  Water Street Glassworks (140 Water Street Benton Harbor, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Blues Brews & BBQ
  FREE MUSIC and seating at Garden Street Plaza the 1st Friday of the month 6 to 10 pm. June 4, Electric Grease; July 2, Blackwater Blues Band; August 6, Shari Puorto; September 3, Deja Blues; October 1, Loose Gravel Blues Band
  
  Garden Street Plaza (Downtown Main Street Visalia, CA)
  
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• 6:30 pm SwingShift and The Stars - First Event
  Welcome to the very first competition of this year's 2010 SwingShift and the Stars event season. It promises to be an amazing season with six new charities, stars and instructors! You don't want to miss the beginning.
  
  City Opera House (106 E Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm Vegetarian Pot-luck Dinner
  Weekly vegetarian potluck. Please bring one vegetarian dish, fruits or vegetable salad enough for 10 people.
  
  Institute of Mahayoga & Natural Hygiene (6651 Custer Street Hollywood, FL)
  
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• 8:00 pm Friday Night Swing
  Weekly Swing Dance to DJed music FREE beginner lesson 8:00pm; Open dancing from 9:00pm to 12:00am
  
  Dakota Building (Mind Body and Spirit Academe - 1785 West Stadium B Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 8:30 pm Live Music: ONE
  Former Employee Kristin and her husband Dan Frank play beautiful music for your listening pleasure. Dan plays guitar and djembe (hand drum), while Kristen plays piano and sings. Their all original music is in the style of Tori Amos, Sarah MacLachlan, and A Fine Frenzy.
  
  Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 8:30 pm OWDC Dancing at St. James
  International folk dancing to recorded music. Wood floor; nice refreshments table. First 45 minutes every dance is at least walked-through, and one is taught. After 9:30 the music is pretty much continuous until 11:30+. Everyone is welcome.
  
  St James School, Ferndale, MI 48220 (St James School, Ferndale, MI 48220 Ferndale, MI)
  
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• 9:30 pm Strong Arm Steady / Grafik/ Bravo / Halo / Tee Calee / DJ F Plus
  The Majors & Sound N Vision present a night of hip-hop at The Cellar Door, featuring: Strong Arm Steady / Grafik/ Bravo / Halo / Tee Calee / DJ F Plus
  
  The Cellar Door (101 W. Main St. Visalia, CA)
  
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Saturday September 4, 2010

• 8:00 am Farmer's Market
  Come experience agricultural products and live entertainment.
  
  Downtown Manistee
  
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• 9:00 am Port Oneida Run/Walk
  Port Oneida Run/Walk - a 5K Barn to Barn Trail Course Proceeds benefit Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear Saturday, September 4th 9:00 am Charles Olsen Farm in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Pre-registration online is $20 or $30 donation day of race. Free for those 18 and under. You must have a parent's signature on the form if you are under 18. The first 125 paying registrants will receive a free 20 oz. aluminum waterbottle with carabineer. For details and registration go www.
  
  Charles Olsen Farmstead in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (3164 W. Harbor Hwy. (M-22) Glen Arbor, MI)
  
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• 9:00 am Quilts & Their Stories
  Over 130 quilts make up the display of "Quilts & Their Stories." Plan to spend some time reading about the people behind the quilts. Old and new quilts, quilts by beginners, professionals, and even art quilts can be found during August and September tucked away in Historic Downtown Coopersville.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am South Lansing Community Farmers Market
  Shop at the market for fresh, local produce, learn new recipes, meet local growers, walk the paved trail, and visit with with neighbors. The market accepts EBT Bridge Cards, Project FRESH, Visa and MasterCard. Open every Saturday June 5 - September 25. Eat Fresh, Get Fit, Have Fun!
  
  Benjamin Davis Park (5500 Pleasant Grove Rd Lansing, Michigan)
  
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• 10:00 am Finan & Hassenger at Thumbfest
  It's music all day or the entire family and the best part... it's FREE! The Saturday of Labor Day weekend will be huge in Lexington. The celebration goes all day from 10 AM to 10 PM. A variety of musical styles will be showcased including New Orleans brass, Celtic, PanWorld, Blues, Eastern European, and Americana. Handicap access, convenient parking, and a shuttle service make Thumbfest convenient to get to and the Kids' tent, crafts, and food vendors make it easy to stay all day. For more
  
  Downtown Lexington
  
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• 10:00 am Kids Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am BAY CITY RIVERWALK
  Join us to walk along the Saginaw River waterfront. Easy walk on paved trails approx. 5 miles. Meet at Bigelow Park, on the middle-grounds, off Lafayette in Bay City. Take I-75 North to Exit #153/River Road. Turn Right onto River Rd., then turn Left on Lafayette. Go over first bridge, at light after first bridge, turn Right into Boys & Girls Club. Parking for the park is past the building. Carpooling may be an option-contact hike leader Laurie Tata at 810-348-1771/cell; mrs
  
  Bigelow Park (292 W Lafayette Ave Bay City, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Art on the Lake Art & Music Festival
  PRESS RELEASE-AUGUST 26, 2010 CURTIS WILL HOST LABOR DAY WEEKEND “ART ON THE LAKE” ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL The 11th annual Art on the Lake Art & Music Festival will be held on Saturday, September 4th at the Erickson Center Park on the shore of South Manistique Lake in Curtis. This year’s event will include over 80 artists and crafters, live entertainment, a silent auction, food, beverages, children’s art tent and parade. The children’s art tent will be open from 10:0
  
  Erickson Center Park (N9246 Saw-Wa-Quato Curtis, MI)
  
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• 11:00 am Musicians at the Market
  Local musicians most Saturdays from 11am - 2pm. Check out our website for the schedule of performers: www.lansingcitymarket.com!
  
  Lansing City Market (325 City Market Drive Lansing, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Noon Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Open House Days at Hippocrates
  Get a free tour of Hippocrates Health Institute
  
  Hippocrates Health Institute (1443 Palmdale Court West Palm Beach, FL)
  
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• 1:00 pm Cat Adoption Event for Mid-Michigan Cat Rescue
  Mid Michigan Cat Rescue has regular adoption events at the PETsMART in Grand Ledge, MI. If you are thinking of or interested in adopting a cat, we have cats and kittens at the store looking for new furr-ever homes! We are happy to bring someone special there to meet you... take a look at all the available cats on our website, www.mmcr.petfinder.com. MMCR also is always looking for animal lovers to volunteer, come say hello at an event or call us at 517-622-4653 for more information.
  
  PetSmart West Lansing (305 N Marketplace Blvd Lansing, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Pittsfield Open Band jam
  Free open jam of contra dance music. All instruments welcome. Bring the Ruffwater Fakebook, the Portland Collection volumes, & the Waltz Books if you have them.
  
  Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm New Mexico Wine Festival at Coronado Grill
  "Wes & Mito" virtuoso guitar duo perform "Jazzamenco" at the Coronado Grill.
  
  Coronado Grill (781 W Highway 550 Bernalillo, NM)
  
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• 6:00 pm Champagne Sunset Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Dinner Concert
  With subject matters ranging from carpet stains and the demolition of Barbies to life with his schizophrenic brother, solo acoustic performer Dan Hazlett’s (pronounced HAZE-LETT) songs roam from the outlandish to the sublime. His rich, warm voice and skillful acoustic guitar work make his performances touching, humorous and uplifting. Blending a folky, jazzy style with carefully crafted and thoughtful songwriting, Dan has often been compared to artists like James Taylor and David Wilcox.
  
  LONE OAK VINEYARD ESTATE (8400 Ann Arbor Rd. Grass Lake, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Wine Dinners at Chateau Chantal
  Our Wine Dinners are the perfect way to experience the best of Northern Michigan. Our delicious local wines are paired with a 6 course meal prepared by Chef Les Hagaman, owner of neighboring B&B, Tesoro Inn. Learn from our knowledgeable staff about food and wine pairings while enjoying this beautiful meal and making new friends. Please bring an eager palate, an inquisitive mind, and an empty stomach! $50 per person, plus tax and gratuity
  
  Chateau Chantal (15900 Rue de Vin Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Lucky Stone Pub
  An Dro is pleased to be performing in the Lucky Stone Pub at the Saugatuck Brewing Company. This a great place to hear music with plenty of seating and nice acoustics. Not to mention great beer. Did we mention great beer? They have great beer. Hope you can join us.
  
  Saugatuck Brewing Company inc (2948 Blue Star Highway Douglas, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm Twilight @ The Gawler foundation, Hawthorn with Andrew MacGregor
  A feast of world music with performances of traditional and original Japanese pieces featuring the rare talents of Andrew MacGregor, master of the Shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute).. Andrew will be joined by Michael Johnson on harp, playing compositions crossing cultural boundaries in a rich tapestry of melody and harmony where east meets west…
  
  The Gawler Foundation at Hawthorn (565 Burwood Road Hawthorn, Vic)
  
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• 7:30 pm Live Music: The Tongue Family String Band
  This Traverse City-based, five piece acoustic string band made up of family members ages ten to 48. They play Celtic style music and mix Irish Step dancing into their performances.
  
  Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm AACTMAD First Saturday Dance
  Ray Bantle calls to Golden Griffon Stringtet
  
  Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm FUN Contra/Barn Dance to Live Music in Carrollton
  American Folk Dancing (e.g. Virginia Reel, etc.) to Live Music in a smoke and alcohol free environment. No experience or partners needed. Wear cool comfortable clothes and shoes. All ages are welcome. Easy! If you can walk, you can contra dance!
  
  Carrollton Plaza Arts Center (1115 4th Avenue Carrollton, TX)
  
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• 9:30 pm GREG LASWELL /Brian Wright /Brother Luke and the Comrades
  GREG LASWELL Brian Wright Brother Luke and the Comrades
  
  Cellar Door (101 West Main Street Visalia, CA)
  
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Sunday September 5, 2010

• 10:00 am Kids Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Michiana Celtic Festival
  An Dro is pleased to be part of this festival that includes Bryan Verkler Invitational Highland Games, Scottish Clan Booths, Merchant Booths, Irish Dancing,Highland Regiment reinactors, Sheep Dog Demonstrations, Clydesdale Horses/Scottish Cattle Tug of War Competition, Food, Drink, and Entertainment Stage, Music- Bagpipe Bands, Celtic Bands, Children's Activities and much more.
  
  South Bend Howard Park Ice Rnk (219 S Street Louis Boulevard South Bend, IN)
  
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• 12:00 pm Noon Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Author Signing: Margaret Mallory, KNIGHT OF PASSION
  Renowned beauty Lady Linnet is torn between two desires: revenge on those who destroyed her family or marriage to her childhood sweetheart Sir James Rayburn. One fateful night, she makes a misguided choice: she sacrifices Jamie's love for a chance at vengeance. This is Margaret Mallory’s third book in in her “All the King’s Men” series.
  
  Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm Dancing in the Streets
  Four stages, plus a children's area, featuring various genres of traditional dance and music. Most slots are for audience participation, with a few performances. Also maypole, instrument petting zoo. Free.
  
  Main and Washington Streets
  
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• 2:00 pm Irish Music Session
  The Lansing Irish Seisiún (session) is an informal network of musicians who gather together to enjoy and to share their love of Irish Traditional Music. Bright and soulful tunes with intricate melodies flow from their circle of fiddles, flutes, harp, tinwhistles, bodhran, mandolin and guitar. The tunes they play are from a living tradition of Irish dance music that can date back 300 years.
  
  Dublin Square Irish Pub (327 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 5:00 pm Springfield Barn fundraiser-Wine Fest
  Springfield Barn fundraiser-Wine Fest and Jimmy's Buffet.
  
  Springfield Barn (14 Springfield Lane Williamsport, MD)
  
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• 6:00 pm New Mexico Wine Festival at Coronado Grill
  "Wes & Mito" virtuoso guitar duo perform "Jazzamenco" at the Coronado Grill.
  
  Coronado Grill (781 W Highway 550 Bernalillo, NM)
  
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• 6:00 pm Meditation Services/Vegetarian Potluck
  Every Sunday evening, after our six o'clock meditation services we have a pot luck vegetarian dinner. Bring your favorite vegetarian dish. Please, no meat, fish, eggs or alcohol.
  
  Yoga & Inner Peace (3964 Lake Worth Rd Lake Worth, FL)
  
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• 6:30 pm BoRC morris side practice
  BoRC's weekly open rehearsals and auditions are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00PM. Please phone or e-mail us to receive any last-minute changes.
  
  St. Mark's Episcopal Church (134 Division Avenue North Grand Rapids, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm LAST OF SUMMER - 30 Steps to Forward, Indacoda Blue, Andru Bemis, ...
  Celebrate Summer before it's gone! An eclectic variety of music from Indacoda Blue, Thirty Steps to Forward, Elisabeth Pixley-Fink, Andru Bemis, and Josh Fidelman.
  
  Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids
  Whether you are a musician or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Great menus at either venues, wonderful food, occasional beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. Traditional Irish Musicians, (any instruments - including voice,) are invited to join in!
  
  Downtown Grand Rapids (Ionia Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI)
  
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Monday September 6, 2010

• 7:00 am MACKINAW BRIDGE WALK-LABOR DAY
  Carpooling from the Clio Carpool Parking Lot, walkers will travel to walk the Mackinaw Bridge 5-mile span. $5 charge for the bus ride across the bridge to walk. Contact Denny Crispell for further details. 989-624-5038
  
  Clio Carpool Parking Lot (4330 W Vienna Rd Clio, MI)
  
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• 8:45 am EnhanceFitness - Foster
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Foster Community Center (200 N. Foster Lansing, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am EnhanceFitness - Holt AM
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Sam Corey Senior Center (2108 N. Cedar Holt, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Noon Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Champagne Sunset Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Blacksmithing II with Ted Guimond
  This class is designed for the blacksmithing student who has experience and wishes to expand on their blacksmithing skills. You will be introduced to forge welding, a variety of surface treatments, and decorative twists used in artistic blacksmithing. Learn about heat-treating and tempering steel while making your own tools. Functional art for the campsite, home, and garden will be the focus of class projects.
  
  Water Street Glassworks, Blossom Fehlberg Metal Studio (140 Water Street Benton Harbor, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Monday Dancing
  This class is for teaching, practice, and review. There is no set program or curriculum. Participants are generally more experienced dancers, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to come because the goal is to promote interest in folk dance by developing skills and knowledge.
  
  Leo Mahany Senior Community Center, 2 blocks north of 13 Mile Rd. between C (3500 Marais Ave Royal Oak, Michigan)
  
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• 9:00 pm Chamber Office Closed
  Chamber Office is closed for Labor Day
  
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Tuesday September 7, 2010

• 9:00 am Chair Exercise - Eaton Rapids
  Exercise done sitting or standing next to a chair. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations accepted. Classes are 30 minutes with 2 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with elastic resistance bands, balance and flexibility exercises. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Rocking Chair Deserters Senior Center (201 Grand St. Eaton Rapids, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
  Join the fun every Tuesday morning with stories, music, and crafts for ages 3-5. Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Mason Library (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 10:00 am Putting Manistee County and Manistee on the Map
  The Manistee County Historical Museum presents people, products, events, places art and literature that brought Manistee Fame.
  
  The Lyman Building (425 River Street Manistee, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Quilts & Their Stories
  Over 130 quilts make up the display of "Quilts & Their Stories." Plan to spend some time reading about the people behind the quilts. Old and new quilts, quilts by beginners, by professionals, and even art quilts can be found during August and September tucked away in Historic Downtown Coopersville.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
  Stories, songs and crafts for ages 3-5. Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Haslett Library (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 11:00 am Harp in the Gardens in Spring
  An inspiring and uplifting concert by our resident harpist Michael Johnson, presenting music composed in the Gardens. This small and personal concert takes place in the graceful Tecoma Pavillion, on the eastern edge of the gardens. Join Michael for a lyrical and soulful performance in the tranquillity of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Observatory Gate.
  
  Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne , Visitors Centre (Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra Melbourne, )
  
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• 12:00 pm Noon Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm Migration Week
  Hikes, programs, bookstore and film screenings all week. Exhibits and displays on Saturday, Sep 11. Discount Michigan Audubon memberships available. You can stay overnight at the Lake Bluff B&B.
  
  Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary (2890 Lakeshore Road Manistee, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm Non-Fiction Book Discussion
  This month's title: Zeitoun by Dave Eggers Event Type: Book Discussions. Ages: Adults
  
  Holt-Delhi Library (2078 Aurelius Rd. Holt, )
  
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• 1:00 pm EnhanceFitness - Holt PM
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 2 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Sam Corey Senior Center (2108 N. Cedar Holt, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm Business Expo Meeting
  A meeting of the committee that organizes the Chamber Business Expo.
  
  Chamber Office
  
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• 2:00 pm Mid-Day Movies
  On Tuesdays and Thursdays we show movies suggested for adults on the big screen. Today: The 2010 comedy starring Steve Carrell and Tina Fey as a married couple whose attempt at a date night out goes hilariously wrong (PG-13). Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing Library (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 2:00 pm EnhanceFitness - Downtown
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Union Missionary Baptist Church (500 Martin Luther King Blvd. Lansing, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 4:00 pm Inklings (Grades 9-12)
  Come share your creative work and ideas with fellow teens. Refreshments provided! Event Type: Teen Events. Ages: Teens
  
  Mason Library (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Champagne Sunset Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Stitchin’ Time Drop-in Needle Arts Group
  Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’re invited to join this fantastic needle arts group! Come share ideas and conversation and work on your project in good company. Refreshments provided.
  Event Type: Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Adults
  
  Webberville Library (115 South Main Street Webberville, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Acoustic Jam Night
  Come on down to the Coopersville Farm Museum and sing or play with us! All acoustic musicians are welcome. Sign up with MaryLou and let her know what key your song is in so that the other musicians can accompany you.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Personal Action Toward Health-Sparrow Professional Building
  Personal Action Toward Health is a free 6 session workshop, 2.5 hrs per session, for people with on going health conditions or their caregivers. The class provides ways to take control of the ongoing health condition through problem solving and action plans. Topics covered include distraction, exercise, nutrition, relaxation and pain management. A snack is provided. Registration required and after the second session new participants are not accepted.
  
  Sparrow Professional Building (1200 E Michigan Ave, Room G Lansing, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm Intermediate Microsoft Word*
  Learn how to format pages, create tables, and more. Participants should take Microsoft Word Basics before taking this course, and should know how to use a mouse and Windows. Runs to 8 pm. Event Type: Tech Corner. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing Library (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 7:00 pm RCFBand Rehearsal Schedule (Fall session 2010)
  RCFBand is a 35-piece Community Concert Band with a Christian Ministry; located in Rockford, IL; making a joyful noise since 1985. RCFBand is growing and has opportunities for clarinets, flutes, bassoon, bass clarinet, oboe, baritone sax, french horn, trombone, baritone, and tympani. No auditions or membership fees. Music appropriate for the occasion and season. RCFBand is also looking for people to manage the affairs of the band. Contact George Strombeck (conductor) at 815/226-0558
  
  First Evangelical Covenant Church (316 Wood Road Rockford, IL)
  
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• 7:00 pm English Country Dance
  Ray Bantle and Shirley Harden lead dancing to music by Childgrove. Live acoustic music. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers are welcome; please come a little early. Turn right on Burbank Dr. from Green Road; park in "Clubhouse Parking" areas on Burbank. 734-665-7704.
  
  Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Traditional Square Dance
  No experience necessary, dances will be walked through then danced to recorded traditional square dance music. Caller: Dave Smith.
  
  VFW Hall (125 E Mchattie St South Lyon, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Lansing Area Shape Note Singing, bi-monthly
  We sing for our enjoyment, not for performance, in a non-worship setting, from "The Sacred harp," an old traditional shape note hymnal, in continuous publication since 1844. This style of singing is an old tradition, once used primarily in rural southern churches, but now found around the globe, featuring wonderful harmonies and poetry. This style of singing can be seen in the film "Cold Mountain" and features powerful harmonies and open fifths, with each part having its own unique melody.
  
  Edgewood United Church (469 North Hagadorn Road East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Tumbao Tuesdays- Salsa lessons & Dancing/$2 beers!
  $2 pint drafts all night long! Salsa Dance Lessons start at 8pm, music follows. $2 cover, 21+
  
  Cellar Door (101 West Main Street Visalia, CA)
  
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Wednesday September 8, 2010

• 8:45 am EnhanceFitness - Foster
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Foster Community Center (200 N. Foster Lansing, MI)
  
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• 9:00 am Quilts & Their Stories
  Over 130 quilts make up the display of "Quilts & Their Stories." Plan to spend some time reading about the people behind the quilts. Old and new quilts, quilts by beginners, by professionals, and even art quilts can be found during August and September tucked away in Historic Downtown Coopersville.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 9:00 am SCORE Counselor Meeting
  The monthly meeting of volunteer SCORE Counselors
  
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• 9:00 am Fundamentals of Starting a Small Business- Lansing
  This course is designed for individuals who are considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting their business. Delivered in a workshop format, this introductory session helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. The basics of business ownership are introduced, along with resources available to help launch new ventures in Michigan. Speaker: Kellie Hanford
  
  Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (Suite 115, 309 Washington Square North Lansing, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
  Join the fun every Wednesday morning with stories, music, and crafts for ages 3-5. Meets through Nov. 24. Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Mason Library (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 10:00 am Putting Manistee County and Manistee on the Map
  The Manistee County Historical Museum presents people, products, events, places art and literature that brought Manistee Fame.
  
  The Lyman Building (425 River Street Manistee, MI)
  
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• 10:15 am Preschool Storytime
  Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft
  Event Type: Storytimes, Families & Kids. Ages: Young Children
  
  Webberville Library (115 South Main Street Webberville, )
  
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• 10:30 am Movers & Readers (Ages 6 months-2½)
  Stories, music and creative movement for ages 6 months-2½. Series runs every Wednesday through Sept. 29. Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Aurelius Library (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 10:30 am EnhanceFitness - Holt AM
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Sam Corey Senior Center (2108 N. Cedar Holt, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Noon Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm Adult Book Discussion
  This month: Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral by Kris Radish
  Event Type: Book Discussions. Ages: Adults
  
  Leslie Library (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm After School Teen Time (Grades 6-12)
  We’ll have different things going on throughout the fall, from Wii game play, movies, crafts and other activities. Snacks provided. Runs to 4:30.
  Event Type: Tween Events, Teen Events. Ages: Tweens, Teens
  
  Webberville Library (115 South Main Street Webberville, )
  
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• 4:00 pm Tomato Canning Workshop
  Come learn how to can tomatoes; or if you know how, come join in the fun of a community canning party. The workshop is limited to 8 participants. You will need to bring your own canning jars and lids. Each participant will go home with 7 quarts of tomatoes. Jennifer Berkey of Grand Traverse MSU Extension will give a presentation on best practices. There will be take-home recipes, handouts, and other canning resources available.
  
  Dhasleer Events Barn (15794 Paddock Road Charlevoix, MI)
  
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• 4:00 pm Pizza & Pages Book Discussion Group (Grades 3 & up)*
  This theme-based book discussion group with snacks and activities. Participants are encouraged to read any book that fits in with each month’s theme; contact the library for a list of suggested titles. Event Type: Book Discussions, Tween Events. Ages: Tweens, Elementary Age Children
  
  Okemos Library (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 4:00 pm Popcorn & Pages (Grades 3 & up)
  Join other readers to talk about favorite books and enjoy snacks. Runs to 5 pm. Event Type: Book Discussions. Ages: Elementary Age Children, Tweens
  
  Foster Library (Lansing Eastside) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 4:00 pm Back to School Drop-in Crafts (Ages 5 - 10)
  Make a craft to take home with you.
  
  Event Type: Families & Kids, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Elementary Age Children
  
  South Lansing Library (3500 South Cedar Street Lansing, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Champagne Sunset Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm Grange Potluck
  Join us before this month's program for a meal with friends. Bring a dish to pass; place settings and beverages will be available. You are welcome to stay for the educational program at 7:30, and the Grange business meeting after the program, or you may feel free to attend your choice of the evening's events.
  
  Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm P J Storytime (Ages 3 & up)
  Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal to share special stories.
  Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children, Elementary Age Children
  
  Leslie Library (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 7:00 pm Using Native Plants
  Program given by Plant It Wild, a Manistee-Benzie area native plant advocacy group. Learn why native plant are beneficial, how to select and plant them. Birds and other wildlife need the native plants they evolved with. Find out why and what you can do.
  
  Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary (2890 Laekshore Road Manistee, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm Monthly Program
  The Nepessing Group meets monthly and features a board meeting at 6pm, followed by the general membership meeting at 7:30 pm.
  
  Mott Community College Prahl Center, Genesee Room (1401 E Court St Flint, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm Grange Program: Daniel Bair, St. Joseph Hospital Farm Coordinator
  Daniel Bair will be talking about The Farm at St. Joseph's hospital. The hospital is starting to grow much of its own food, in part using two (of a planned twelve) unheated hoop houses. Extra produce will be sold at twice-weekly market days, and also go to Food Gatherers to provide fresh produce to folks who might otherwise not be able to afford it. Daniel will discuss the farm, the hoop houses, and what it's like growing food for the hospital's use.
  
  Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm Country Dances of England
  Dances from England's past, open to all. No experience needed--dances are taught. No need to bring a partner--experienced dancers mix. Dancing is basically a walking step in interesting and beautiful patterns, to delightful music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Dress comfortably.
  
  Westside Community Center (423 West Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA)
  
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• 7:30 pm Raw Food Now of South Florida Meetup
  Weekly raw food potluck. See the Meetup site for more detailed info on special programs with the potlucks.
  
  GWAH Healing Cottage (7100 Taft St Hollywood, FL)
  
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• 9:00 pm Grange Business Meeting
  Monthly business meeting of the Pittsfield Grange. Guests are welcome to stay after the potluck and program earlier in the evening.
  
  Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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Thursday September 9, 2010

• 8:30 am Board of Directors Meeting
  The monthly meeting of Chamber leadership.
  
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• 9:00 am Portrait Painting - Neil Walling
  To register: www.glenarborart.org or 231-334-6112 $240 members/$250 non-members For as long as we have been painting the most popular subject has been people. It is also the most challenging subject to do well. We will be painting from photographs & you will need some basic painting skills. We will cover drawing, color mixing, getting values right creative composition. Neil’s demonstrations & personal help will enable you to take a significant step forward in your painting.
  
  Thoreson Farm (3694 S Thoreson RD Maple City, MI)
  
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• 9:00 am Quilts & Their Stories
  Over 130 quilts make up the display of "Quilts & Their Stories." Plan to spend some time reading about the people behind the quilts. Old and new quilts, quilts by beginners, by professionals, and even art quilts can be found during August and September tucked away in Historic Downtown Coopersville.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 9:00 am Chair Exercise - Eaton Rapids
  Exercise done sitting or standing next to a chair. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations accepted. Classes are 30 minutes with 2 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with elastic resistance bands, balance and flexibility exercises. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Rocking Chair Deserters Senior Center (201 Grand St. Eaton Rapids, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am A Matter of Balance - Plymouth Cong. Church
  Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Workshop is an 8 session, 2 hours per session includes problem-solving and exercises. Workshop is lead by trained coaches and a snack is provided. No fee but donations are accepted. Enrollment limited to 12 participants. After the second week no new participants allowed.
  
  Plymouth Congregational Church (2001 E. Grand River Lansing, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Computer Basics Part 1*
  Learn about the parts of a computer and how to use a mouse, keyboard, and desktop features. No prior experience needed. Event Type: Tech Corner. Ages: Adults
  
  South Lansing Library (3500 South Cedar Street Lansing, )
  
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• 10:00 am Putting Manistee County and Manistee on the Map
  The Manistee County Historical Museum presents people, products, events, places art and literature that brought Manistee Fame.
  
  The Lyman Building (425 River Street Manistee, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Microsoft Word Basics*
  Learn to modify, cut and paste text, plus open, close, and save documents. Experience with a mouse and Windows required. Event Type: Tech Corner. Ages: Adults
  
  Leslie Library (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 10:00 am Crazy Ladies Quilting Circle
  Quilting Group
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am Movers & Readers Storytime (Ages 6 months-2½ years)*
  Parents and children will participate in stories, finger plays, and songs in this fun half-hour program. Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Mason Library (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 10:30 am Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3 with caregiver)
  Storytime for ages 2-3 with caregiver. Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Haslett Library (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 11:30 am Exercise and Nutrition Awareness with Joe and Hillary Muscato
  Come and learn about exercise and nutrition benefits and how to get started, or restarted, gradually. You’ll be glad you did! Event Type: Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge Library (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 12:00 pm Noon Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Chamber Promoters
  The Chamber Promoters are a group of retired volunteers who help with various Chamber projects. Monthly meetings are held to plan projects for the group.
  
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• 12:00 pm Open House Days at Hippocrates
  Get a free tour of Hippocrates Health Institute
  
  Hippocrates Health Institute (1443 Palmdale Court West Palm Beach, FL)
  
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• 1:00 pm Adult Book Discussion
  This month: Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral by Kris Radish
  Event Type: Book Discussions. Ages: Adults
  
  Leslie Library (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 1:00 pm Tri-County Office on Aging Advisory Council
  The Tri-County Office on Aging Advisory Council consists of senior citizens, appointed by their respective units of government and representatives of community agencies, which serve senior citizens. The TCOA Consortium Board approves their appointments. The Council acts in an advisory capacity to the Consortium Board. Meetings are open to the public through the Open Meetings Act.
  
  Tri-County Office on Aging (5303 S. Cedar St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm EnhanceFitness - Holt PM
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 2 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Sam Corey Senior Center (2108 N. Cedar Holt, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm Mid-Day Movies
  On Tuesdays and Thursdays we show movies suggested for adults on the big screen. Today: The 2010 comedy starring Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston, about a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter who gets his dream job when he is assigned to track down his bail-jumping ex-wife (PG-13). Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing Library (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 2:00 pm Ingham County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
  Free collection for Ingham County residents. Item accepted include oil paint, cleaners, lawn & garden care products, unwanted medications, fluroescent lights, home repair products, mercury, etc. See website www.Ingham.org for a full list. Do NOT bring latex paint, waste oil, antifreeze, electronics, product in 55 gallon drums, or 20 pound propane tanks. This program is not open to churches, schools, businesses, government agencies or non-profit organizations.
  
  Behind the Ingham County Human Services Building (5303 S. Cedar Lansing, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm EnhanceFitness - Downtown
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Union Missionary Baptist Church (500 Martin Luther King Blvd. Lansing, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 4:30 pm "Narnia" Kids Read*
  Share pizza, a book discussion, a craft, and fun story-related games. This month’s title will be The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Runs approximately one hour. Event Type: Book Discussions, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Elementary Age Children
  
  Holt-Delhi Library (2078 Aurelius Rd. Holt, )
  
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• 5:00 pm CMS Choir Auditions
  Prospective singers looking to join a CMS choir should audition at the MSU Community Music School September 9. The four choirs are: the Preparatory Choir (ages 7-10), the CMS Singers (ages 9-14), the MSU Children's Choir (ages 10-17) and the new Young Men's Chorus (13-18) Auditions are held from 5-7 p.m. No audition material is necessary.
  
  MSU Community Music School (841-B Timberlane East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 5:00 pm Business After Hours
  Monthly networking meeting. Come and meet Members of the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce and learn more about the Chamber.
  
  Kaleva Tavern
  
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• 6:00 pm Champagne Sunset Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Back-to-School Make Your Own Sundae and Ice Cream Social
  As you get back into the school routine, stop by the library to make a sundae and enjoy time with family and friends. Runs from 6-7:30 pm.
  Event Type: Families & Kids. Ages: All Ages, All Children
  
  Aurelius Library (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 6:00 pm The Lake Worth Raw Food Monthly Meetup
  Darbster restaurant is a beautiful "patio restaurant" located on the intercoastal (see www.darbster.com). This charming, outdoorsy location offers a great vegan and raw food menu. Just ask for Robert to find our group.
  
  Darbster: Food We can All Live With (8020 S Dixie Hwy West Palm Beach, FL)
  
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• 6:30 pm Internet Basics *
  Learn the basic components of the Internet and how to do a simple search. Experience with a mouse and Windows required. Runs to 8 pm. Event Type: Tech Corner. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing Library (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 6:30 pm Scrabble Club
  Q without U? No problem! All Scrabble enthusiasts are welcome to join in on the fun, regardless of skill level. Improve your scores while playing with new partners.
  Event Type: Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Adults
  
  Webberville Library (115 South Main Street Webberville, )
  
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• 7:00 pm AACTMAD Thursday Contra Dance
  AACTMAD's Thursday Night Contra series at the wonderfully Air Conditioned Concourse Dance Hall. New folks are welcome. Live Music! All dances taught, No Partner needed. Bring flat, clean, non-marking shoes.
  
  AACTMAD Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Dr Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Hope Concert - Community Band rehearsal
  Open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. We'll rehearse band standards like Holst, Vaughan Williams, Ticheli, and more. Led by Dr. Gabe Southard, Hope College Director of Bands, Instrumental Music Education, Head of Wind, Brass, and Percussion. Hope's music education students will get a chance to work with you, and we'll perform in Dimnent Chapel once each semester.
  
  Snow Auditorium, Nykerk Building (127 East 12th St. Holland, MI)
  
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• 9:30 pm Poor Man's Poison / Rapids
  Visalia's "Taste of the Arts" Night #1
  
  The Cellar Door (101 W. Main St. Visalia, CA)
  
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Friday September 10, 2010

• 6:00 am Bay Harbor Fishing Tournament
  Salmon & Trout Tournament - One Division Open To All. Plus the 333 Championship Series.
  
  Bay Harbor
  
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• 8:45 am EnhanceFitness - Foster
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Foster Community Center (200 N. Foster Lansing, MI)
  
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• 9:00 am Entrepreneurial Series...Fundamentals of Starting a Business
  Seminar is for those who would like to start a small business or would like to become acquainted with community and business resources. Topics include what it takes to start a business, where to go for information and assistance, the business plan and why you need one, licenses and permits, funding and the myth of "free money," as well as resources available to help set up your business.
  
  Michigan Works-Saginaw-Midland (4061 North Euclid Avenue Bay City, MI)
  
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• 9:00 am Quilts & Their Stories
  Over 130 quilts make up the display of "Quilts & Their Stories." Plan to spend some time reading about the people behind the quilts. Old and new quilts, quilts by beginners, by professionals, and even art quilts can be found during August and September tucked away in Historic Downtown Coopersville.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Weekday Science Morning: "Bird Migration"
  Enhance your child's science education at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month through programs specifically designed to introduce and reinforce science curriculum for home-schooled children ages 5-14 years old. The next Weekday Science class, "Bird Migration" is on Friday September 10 at 10 am or 1 pm. The fee is $4/child/class or $10/child/season (3 months). Contact us at harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866 to register or for more information.
  
  Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Putting Manistee County and Manistee on the Map
  The Manistee County Historical Museum presents people, products, events, places art and literature that brought Manistee Fame.
  
  The Lyman Building (425 River Street Manistee, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am EnhanceFitness - Holt AM
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Sam Corey Senior Center (2108 N. Cedar Holt, MI)
  
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• 11:00 am Neighborhood Licensing and Vaccination Clinic
  Ingham County Animal Control & Shelter licensing clinic. Delinquent fees waived this day only! Free rabies vaccinations with license. Discount on other vaccinations, $15 micro-chipping for dogs and cats of Ingham county. Call 517-676-8373 or see ingham.org/ac for details.
  
  Lansing Police Dept - North Precinct (740 May St Lansing, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Noon Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Seniors Outreach
  Books will be made available for checkout at the seniors luncheon in the Town Hall. Event Type: Services & Outreach. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge Library (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 1:00 pm Weekday Science Afternoon: "Bird Migration"
  Enhance your child's science education at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month through programs specifically designed to introduce and reinforce science curriculum for home-schooled children ages 5-14 years old. The next Weekday Science class, "Bird Migration" is on Friday September 10 at 10 am or 1 pm. The fee is $4/child/class or $10/child/season (3 months). Contact us at harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866 to register or for more information.
  
  Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
  
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• 1:45 pm Kindergarten Storytime @ Smith Elementary
  Homeschoolers with students at the kindergarten level are welcome to join kindergarten classes and Kathy Schroder for storytimes including stories, puppets, props and lots of audience participation, at Smith Elementary School.
  Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Stockbridge Library (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 2:00 pm EnhanceFitness - Downtown
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Union Missionary Baptist Church (500 Martin Luther King Blvd. Lansing, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 5:00 pm Sixth Juried Art Show Reception
  Crystal Lake Art Center will have an opening reception for the Sixth Juried Art Exhibit on September 10th from 5pm till 7pm at the Art Center, in Frankfort. The exhibit will show September 3 - 30th with artists from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau and Manistee counties invited to enter the competition. There will be cash prizes for the winners. The show will be juried by Ellie Harold, a full time regional landscape artist. The show is open to all artists 18 and over.
  
  Crystal Lake Art Center (111 Tenth St Frankfort, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Champagne Sunset Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm National PetSmart Adoption Weekend
  Mid Michigan Cat Rescue has regular adoption events at the PETsMART in Grand Ledge, MI. If you are thinking of or interested in adopting a cat, we have cats and kittens at the store looking for new furr-ever homes! We are happy to bring someone special there to meet you... take a look at all the available cats on our website, www.mmcr.petfinder.com. MMCR also is always looking for animal lovers to volunteer, come say hello at an event or call us at 517-622-4653 for more information.
  
  PetSmart West Lansing (305 N Marketplace Blvd Lansing, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm SECOND FRIDAY ARTWALK: BUCKHAM GALLERY
  Meet other Sierra Club members at Buckham Gallery to enjoy a fun night enjoying art and the company of others. Contact: Mike Haley 810-686-6354; thaley@gfn.org
  
  Buckham Fine Arts Project (134 1/2 W 2nd St Flint, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm Vegetarian Pot-luck Dinner
  Weekly vegetarian potluck. Please bring one vegetarian dish, fruits or vegetable salad enough for 10 people.
  
  Institute of Mahayoga & Natural Hygiene (6651 Custer Street Hollywood, FL)
  
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• 7:00 pm FocuZ 2010: A Panel Discussion on Human Trafficking
  The Zonta Club of Grand Rapids is proud to present a one night fundraising event focusing on human trafficking featuring Theresa Flores, Survivor and Author of The Slave Across the Street. Panelists include Jeff Martineau, Rebecca McDonald, Malynda Jennings, Carmen Kucinich, and Meredith Weill. The panel discussion will be moderated by Shelley Irwin, Host of WGVU. The event will include a dessert reception. Proceeds will benefit Zonta in its mission to improve the lives of women and girls.
  
  GVSU DeVos Center Loosemore Auditorium and Exhibition Hall (401 Fulton Street West Grand Rapids, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm International Dance
  2nd Fridays at 7 PM Visit a dozen countries or more in a single evening !!! We teach beginning-level dances from Israel, Bosnia, France, Mexico, Japan, South Africa, Bolivia, Germany,Ghana, Turkey, Sweden, China, and many other countries. No partner necessary.
  
  Wealthy Theatre (1130 Wealthy Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Advanced English Dance
  Local callers and dancers lead the 6th annual "What We Learned On Our Summer Vacations" program, with music by Childgrove. For experienced English country dancers ready for challenges.
  
  Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
  Each year, the best and brightest across the country gather for spelling bees, and so it is in Putnam County. Six unlikely heroes, each experiencing their own agony of adolescence, learn that winning isn't everything and losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. This quirky cast of outsiders, for whom the spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time, will charm you with their melodrama, anguish, and joy. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a rollicking good time for everyone, with energetic musical numbers, audience participation and of course, big words to spell!
  
  Old Town Playhouse (148 E. Eighth Street Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm A Great Lakes Celebration: Song of the Lakes
  Come "Celebrate the Great Lakes" with internationally acclaimed folk band, Song of the Lakes. As an opening night presentation of Traverse City's 2nd Annual Michigan Schooner Festival, this highly interactive family show will feature traditional songs and sea shanties of the Age of Sail. Song of the Lakes will share the stage with Michigan storytellers featuring fun and fascinating stories of our lakes, our land, our people. This program will benefit regional cultural organizations.
  
  City Opera House (106 E. Front Street Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Friday Night Swing
  Weekly Swing Dance to DJed music FREE beginner lesson 8:00pm; Open dancing from 9:00pm to 12:00am
  
  Dakota Building (Mind Body and Spirit Academe - 1785 West Stadium B Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 8:30 pm Live Music: The Jimmy Stanton Band & Iglesia
  Both bands are new to Horizon. Iglesia is three guys who play alternative/rock music. Welcome them by coming down to check out their sound.
  
  Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 8:30 pm OWDC Dancing at St. James
  International folk dancing to recorded music. Wood floor; nice refreshments table. First 45 minutes every dance is at least walked-through, and one is taught. After 9:30 the music is pretty much continuous until 11:30+. Everyone is welcome.
  
  St James School, Ferndale, MI 48220 (St James School, Ferndale, MI 48220 Ferndale, MI)
  
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• 9:30 pm THE WHISKEY & THE DEVIL CHAPLAIN /NOT AN AIRPLANE
  Visalia's "Taste of the Arts" Night #2 THE WHISKEY & THE DEVIL CHAPLAIN (CD Release Show!) NOT AN AIRPLANE
  
  Cellar Door (101 West Main Street Visalia, CA)
  
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Saturday September 11, 2010

• 8:00 am Lake Erie Metropark Field Trip
  We will traverse woodlands, boardwalks, and observation platforms looking for warblers, other songbirds, and migrating water birds. After the hike we will go down to the boat launch to watch the hawk migration for awhile. This is one of the best areas in North American for hawk migration. As many as 555,000 broadwinged hawks have been seen in just one day! Directions: I-75 to Gibraltar Road (east), turn right (south) on Jefferson to park entrance. Leader: Jim Bull
  
  Lake Erie Metropark (32481 Jefferson City not found, MI)
  
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• 8:00 am Author Signing: Larry Chiapelli, Chiapelli's Live Poker Strategies
  This book is written for both novice and experienced players and features live poker games like Seven Card Stud, Omaha, and Texas Hold ‘em. Written for the average person, this unique book is guaranteed to both entertain and educate any player worldwide. Included are modern, easy-to-follow illustrations on winning poker hands, as well as new topics that often go unaddressed such as gaming etiquette, online poker, and poker room environments across the United States. Larry Chiapelli is an ex
  
  Horizon Books (319 East Mitchell Street Petoskey, MI)
  
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• 8:00 am Farmer's Market
  Come experience agricultural products and live entertainment.
  
  Downtown Manistee
  
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• 9:00 am A Day Exploring the Thumb: Bogs and Petroglyphs
  We start at Minden Bog, near Minden City, a vast, raised bog and one of the largest natural areas free of roads in S. Mi. After a picnic lunch drive to Sanilac Petroglyphs State Park for the trails along the Cass River, with ancient Native American rock carvings. And see wind farms near Ubly, towering above the landscape. The outing goes rain or shine, wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather. Bring a picnic lunch. Restaurant stop in Cass City after. Judy, 810-364-5871; cell 810-278-6594
  
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• 9:00 am Walking Club Walk: Nancy Moore Park
  Walk your way to strong bones, toned muscles and a healthy heart! The Harris Nature Center has organized a Walking Club that meets once a month at a different park for a guided walk. All Walking Club guided walks and other guided walks at the Harris Nature Center are included. Drop-in walkers are welcome for $3/person/walk. The next walk is September 11 at 9 am at Nancy Moore Park. Contact us: harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866.
  
  Nancy Moore Park (1960 Gaylord C Smith Court East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 9:00 am Quilts & Their Stories
  Over 130 quilts make up the display of "Quilts & Their Stories." Plan to spend some time reading about the people behind the quilts. Old and new quilts, quilts by beginners, professionals, and even art quilts can be found during August and September tucked away in Historic Downtown Coopersville.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 9:30 am Lyons & Muir Community Cleanup Day, in Honor of those who Serve.
  Sierra Club is honoring the National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11 through Serve Outdoors. Join in Community Cleanup Day in the sister villages of Lyons and Muir: Lyons provided a warm welcome during the Grand River Expedition in July 2010. Volunteers, students, and residents will pick up trash and spiff up public places in both towns. We'll start at 10am, work until 1pm, then celebrate with lunch provided. Learn more & RSVP http://tiny.cc/ServeOutdoorsSept11
  
  Twin Rivers Elementary School (435 Center Street Muir, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am South Lansing Community Farmers Market
  Shop at the market for fresh, local produce, learn new recipes, meet local growers, walk the paved trail, and visit with with neighbors. The market accepts EBT Bridge Cards, Project FRESH, Visa and MasterCard. Open every Saturday June 5 - September 25. Eat Fresh, Get Fit, Have Fun!
  
  Benjamin Davis Park (5500 Pleasant Grove Rd Lansing, Michigan)
  
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• 10:00 am Ben Hassenger at the Meridian Farmer's Market
  Friends, fruits, veggies, and fun - the best farmer's market in LA (the Lansing Area) has great music for the whole family too!
  
  Meridian Township Farmers Market and Village (4886 Marsh Road Okemos, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Port City Street Fair
  Enjoy autumn in historic Manistee. See the riverwalk, entertainment, food, the antique car show, crafts, special exhibits and more!
  
  Downtown Manistee
  
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• 10:00 am AuSable River Cleanup
  Volunteers will assemble with the Anglers of the Au Sable and Cedars of the Au Sable volunteers at the Gates Au Sable Lodge on Stephan Bridge Road, east of Grayling, to organize our teams before proceeding the river. Bring waders (or shorts and sandals), work gloves, insect repellent, sun screen, canteens, etc. and plan to spend a few hours along the river cleaning up. An enjoyable afternoon picnic at the Gates Au Sable Lodge will follow. Open to both Sierra Club members and non-members.
  
  Gates Au Sable Lodge & Pro (471 South Stephan Bridge Road Grayling, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Kids Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am LIGON OUTDOOR CENTER HIKE
  Enjoy the beauty of the Ligon Outdoor center. Easy hike approx. 4-5 miles long. Center is located at 5213 E. Farrand Rd., East 0.5 mile to Ligon on North Side of Road. Contact: Sue Carr 810-658-6408; suecmar1@aol.com
  
  Ligon Outdoor Center (5213 E Farrand Rd Clio, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Putting Manistee County and Manistee on the Map
  The Manistee County Historical Museum presents people, products, events, places art and literature that brought Manistee Fame.
  
  The Lyman Building (425 River Street Manistee, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Parkside Fine Arts Festival
  ANNOUNCING THE 3RD ANNUAL CENTRAL LAKE - PARKSIDE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL CENTRAL LAKE, MI. –The 2010 Parkside Fine Arts Festival presented by Parkside Arts Council, will be held September 11, 2010 from 10 – 4 pm at the Bridgewalk Bed and Breakfast in Central Lake, MI. The outdoor arts event showcases a juried exhibition of outstanding fine art by local and regional artists including jewelry, mixed media, watercolors, and photography.
  
  Bridgewalk Bed & Breakfast (2287 N M 88 Hwy Central Lake, MI)
  
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• 11:00 am Fall Used Book Sale
  The Friends of the Williamston Library will be holding a used book sale in the Williamston Community Building, 201 School Street, from 11 am - 5 pm. Find bargains for all ages! Proceeds benefit the Friends group. Event Type: Book Sales & Friends Events. Ages: All Ages, Adults, All Children
  
  Williamston Library (201 School Street Williamston, )
  
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• 11:00 am Musicians at the Market
  Local musicians most Saturdays from 11am - 2pm. Check out our website for the schedule of performers: www.lansingcitymarket.com!
  
  Lansing City Market (325 City Market Drive Lansing, MI)
  
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• 11:30 am Colosanti's
  One Saturday a month I set up next to the olives and play tunes for 4 hours. Don't worry. If you need to get something out of the olive cart I'm blocking, I'll take an "olive break".
  
  Colasanti's Produce & Plants (468 South Milford Road Highland, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Noon Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Pet adoption at Petsmart in Okemos
  Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter pet adoption at Petsmart in Okemos, noon to 5 pm. This is in conjunction with PetSmart's National Adoption Weekend. Homeless dogs and cats looking for a home. See www.ingham.org/ac or call 676-8370.
  
  PetSmart Okemos (5135 Times Square Place Okemos, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Open House Days at Hippocrates
  Get a free tour of Hippocrates Health Institute
  
  Hippocrates Health Institute (1443 Palmdale Court West Palm Beach, FL)
  
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• 1:00 pm Mitchell Field Through Arboretum Hike.
  Join us for a moderately paced hike about 3 miles from Mitchell Field through Gallop Park through the Arboretum and back.
  
  Mitchell Field (Fuller Road and Cedar Bend Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm Saturday @ The Movies
  Join us for a G or PG-rated Movie. Today: Disney's 1995 animated story of Pocahontas, the daughter of a Native American tribe chief in 17th century Virginia. Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art, Families & Kids. Ages: All Children, Tweens, All Ages
  
  Okemos Library (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 1:00 pm South Lansing LEGO® Builders Club (Ages 6-14)*
  Let your imagination soar by building something with the library's Lego collection. Runs to 2:30 pm. *Registration required by calling (517) 272-9840
  Event Type: Families & Kids, Tween Events. Ages: Elementary Age Children, Tweens
  
  South Lansing Library (3500 South Cedar Street Lansing, )
  
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• 1:00 pm National PetSmart Adoption Weekend
  Mid Michigan Cat Rescue has regular adoption events at the PETsMART in Grand Ledge, MI. If you are thinking of or interested in adopting a cat, we have cats and kittens at the store looking for new furr-ever homes! We are happy to bring someone special there to meet you... take a look at all the available cats on our website, www.mmcr.petfinder.com. MMCR also is always looking for animal lovers to volunteer, come say hello at an event or call us at 517-622-4653 for more information.
  
  PetSmart West Lansing (305 N Marketplace Blvd Lansing, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm Author Signing: Larry Chiapelli, Chiapelli's Live Poker Strategies
  This book is written for both novice and experienced players and features live poker games like Seven Card Stud, Omaha, and Texas Hold ‘em. Written for the average person, this unique book is guaranteed to both entertain and educate any player worldwide. Included are modern, easy-to-follow illustrations on winning poker hands, as well as new topics that often go unaddressed such as gaming etiquette, online poker, and poker room environments across the United States. Larry Chiapelli is an ex
  
  Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Kool 101.5/United Way Chili Cook Off
  Manistee County's finest chili chefs, both professional and amateur, will serve upt their specialties. Prizes awarded for best tasting chili, hottest chili and best presentation.
  
  Manistee Fire Hall
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Grange @ Homegrown Festival
  We'll be at this year's Homegrown Festival, celebrating local food with the rest of Ann Arbor! Drop in and see us at the booth, or see the "How to Make Sauerkraut" demo at 6pm.
  
  Ann Arbor Farmers Market (315 Detroit Street Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm Blades Bistro
  Solo Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar
  
  Blades' Bistro (221 New Mexico 165 Placitas, NM)
  
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• 7:00 pm Marshall Civil War Ball & Social Event
  Part of the annual historic home tour. Karen Dunnam prompts to music by the Golden Griffon Stringtet. Refreshments, historical personages, outdoors on Exchange Street by the GAR Hall. Admission gratis.
  
  GAR Hall (402 E. Michigan Ave Marshall, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm Contra and Square Dance
  Caller: Mike Clark Band: Brook Farm String Band
  
  Oshtemo Grange Hall (3234 N. 3rd St Kalamazoo, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm THE COAL MEN
  After 10 years together, The Coal Men have signed with Funzalo Records. Featuring lead singer/guitarist Dave Coleman - whose laid-back drawl falls somewhere between Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ronnie Van Zant and Alan Jackson - drummer Dave Ray, and bassist Hitch (short for Hitchcock), The Coal Men’s music is rich, full of melody and hooks, and incredibly entertaining. Their songs tell stories, conveying pain, love, longing, hope and hopelessness. Behind those lyrics, their music is lush and beautiful.
  
  Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
  Each year, the best and brightest across the country gather for spelling bees, and so it is in Putnam County. Six unlikely heroes, each experiencing their own agony of adolescence, learn that winning isn't everything and losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. This quirky cast of outsiders, for whom the spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time, will charm you with their melodrama, anguish, and joy. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a rollicking good time for everyone, with energetic musical numbers, audience participation and of course, big words to spell!
  
  Old Town Playhouse (148 E. Eighth Street Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm 2nd Saturday Contra Dance
  The music is provided by The Sharon Hollow Stringband and Don Theyken is the caller. A contra dance open to the public, Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, all dances will be walked through, unusual figures will be taught. No partner or experience is necessary.
  
  Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm FUN Contra/Barn Dance to Live Music in Dallas
  American Folk Dancing (e.g. Virginia Reel, etc.) to Live Music in a smoke and alcohol free environment. No experience or partners needed. Wear cool comfortable clothes and shoes. All ages are welcome.
  
  First United Lutheran Church (6202 East Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX)
  
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• 8:00 pm HATDS Contradance
  Contradancing is an active form of traditional social dance. HATDS is proud to offer live music and live callers at every dance, A beginners' session is offered at 7:30 to introduce the basics, but all dancers are welcome at every dance. Every dance is taught every night - and we all have fun as our biggest goal. Join us!
  
  St Andrews Episcopal School (1819 Heights Boulevard Houston, TX)
  
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• 8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC: Younce Guitar Duo
  This instrumental guitar duo, father Jerry and son Ryan, plays a wide range of instrumental music. They are quickly becoming a favorite here at Horizon Books!
  
  Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 9:30 pm FRENCH MIAMI /RED BLUE YELLOW
  Visalia's "Taste of the Arts" Night #3 Presented by Sound N Vision Foundation FRENCH MIAMI RED BLUE YELLOW
  
  Cellar Door (101 West Main Street Visalia, CA)
  
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Sunday September 12, 2010

• 8:00 am Metropolitan Beach Metropark field trip
  There should be fall migrants aplenty with summer temperatures still a reasonable expectation. Leader: Joanna Pease Directions: Take I-94 east and exit on Metro Beach Parkway, Drive into the park and park on west end of the lot near the nature center. Meet at the nature center. Entrance fee required.
  
  Metropolitan Beach Metropark (31300 Metro Beach Parkway Mount Clemens, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Kids Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 11:00 am Proud Lake Hike.
  Hike about 5 miles at a moderate to brisk pace in this level, wooded park along the Huron River. Bring water & boots; hike goes rain or shine. Interesting marsh, bogs, climax forest, pine forest and Huron river views as summer ebbs. Optional restaurant stop after. From I-96 exit 159, follow Wixom Rd. N. 7 miles; use parking lot beyond ranger station. Tom Griebe, 248-349-8782
  
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• 12:00 pm Noon Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm National PetSmart Adoption Weekend
  Mid Michigan Cat Rescue has regular adoption events at the PETsMART in Grand Ledge, MI. If you are thinking of or interested in adopting a cat, we have cats and kittens at the store looking for new furr-ever homes! We are happy to bring someone special there to meet you... take a look at all the available cats on our website, www.mmcr.petfinder.com. MMCR also is always looking for animal lovers to volunteer, come say hello at an event or call us at 517-622-4653 for more information.
  
  PetSmart West Lansing (305 N Marketplace Blvd Lansing, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm In Stitches Knit-in
  As a beginner or an expert, drop in for sharing your ideas and working on projects. Runs to 3:30. This month: "Knit Stitch"
  Event Type: Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Adults, Tweens
  
  Downtown Lansing Library (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 2:00 pm PAINTING IN THE PARKS: FLUSHING TOWNSHIP NATURE PARK
  Join Art Teacher and Sierra Club member Sue Lossing for some painting fun! For both the inexperienced and experienced painters. A fun way to relax and enjoy the beauty of our parks. FTNP is north of Mt. Morris Road at 8301 N. McKinley Road. Contact: Sue Lossing 810-735-6303, slossing@flintriver.org.
  
  Flushing Township Nature Park (8301 N McKinley Rd Flushing, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm CMS Fall 2010 Open House
  The Fall 2010 open house will present a variety of CMS activities, including performances and demonstrations by CMS classes and ensembles. Also, the open house will host an instrument petting zoo, designed to give attendees the opportunity to try various instruments.
  
  MSU Community Music School (841-B Timberlane East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Pond Safari
  There's a lot more than fish living in the Central Park Pond! Guided by the Harris Nature Center naturalists, use a net to dip in the water and down in the mud to find a world of invertebrate animals. Meet at the Central Park pond, 5151 Marsh Rd by the Meridian Farmer's Market on Sunday September 12 at 3 pm. There is a fee of $3/person or $7/family due at the time of the program. Contact HNC at harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866 for more information.
  
  Central Park Pond (5151 Marsh Road Okemos, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Monthly Raw Food Pot Luck - Agatha Hall
  Raw Food Pot Luck - Agatha Hall Call her for directions
  
  Agatha Hall's house ((call for directions) Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  
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• 5:00 pm Sunday Sings
  Bring a dish to pass, a guitar, any kind of voice.
  
  Dan and Mary's House (3242 Brook Trails Drive SE Grand Rapids, Mi)
  
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• 5:00 pm Fall Suzuki Orientation
  Come and meet the students and staff of CMS Suzuki Program! The CMS Suzuki program offers lessons in violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar and harp for children from the age of 4 years. Parents interested in enrolling their child should attend this information meeting September 12.
  
  MSU Community Music School (841-B Timberlane East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Meditation Services/Vegetarian Potluck
  Every Sunday evening, after our six o'clock meditation services we have a pot luck vegetarian dinner. Bring your favorite vegetarian dish. Please, no meat, fish, eggs or alcohol.
  
  Yoga & Inner Peace (3964 Lake Worth Rd Lake Worth, FL)
  
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• 6:30 pm BoRC morris side practice
  BoRC's weekly open rehearsals and auditions are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Sundays from 6:30 to 8:00PM. Please phone or e-mail us to receive any last-minute changes.
  
  St. Mark's Episcopal Church (134 Division Avenue North Grand Rapids, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Jill Jack at the Pump House
  Michigan’s Favorite! Not only has Jill Jack opened for Loretta Lynn & played the Bluebird Café in Nashville, she has won a total of 24 Detroit Music Awards across three different genres for vocalist, songwriter, album, & artist. "She's got the stage presence, the voice ... there's a lot of soul in what she does" -- Billboard Magazine
  
  The Pump House (368 Orchard St East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids
  Whether you are a musician or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Great menus at either venues, wonderful food, occasional beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. Traditional Irish Musicians, (any instruments - including voice,) are invited to join in!
  
  Downtown Grand Rapids (Ionia Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI)
  
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• 9:00 pm MICRO WRESTLING FEDERATION
  MICRO WRESTLING FEDERATION (World's most professional Midget and Dwarf Wrestling Athletes) 3 matches + Steel Caged Royal Rumble Event! $15 Advance/$20 at the door, 21+, 9:00pm
  
  Cellar Door (101 West Main Street Visalia, CA)
  
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Monday September 13, 2010

• 6:30 am Email Basics*
  Learn to set up your own Hotmail email account; compose, send and open messages; add and open attachments. Experience using a mouse and Windows required. Runs to 8 pm. Event Type: Tech Corner. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing Library (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 8:45 am EnhanceFitness - Foster
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Foster Community Center (200 N. Foster Lansing, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Reignite Your Desire to Write: Writing Workshop
  Discover the creative zest in taking personal interludes, joining a writers group, choosing a creative companion. Join with like minded others, and get ready for your next creative leap. Class format includes one hour interactive discussion and one hour manuscript critique (bring two pages of writing to each class if desired). Off site manuscript critique available by appointment. Limited to 8 students. Linda Andersen brings over 30 years of experience in writing/publishing/teaching.
  
  South Haven Center For the Arts (600 Phoenix St South Haven, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Microsoft Word Basics (Adults)*
  Learn to modify, cut and paste text, plus open, close, and save documents. Experience with a mouse and Windows required.Runs approximately 2 hours.
  
  
  Event Type: Tech Corner. Ages: Adults
  
  Holt-Delhi Library (2078 Aurelius Rd. Holt, )
  
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• 10:00 am Computer Basics *
  Learn the parts of a computer, plus how to use a mouse, keyboard, and desktop features. No prior experience needed. Event Type: Tech Corner. Ages: Adults
  
  Haslett Library (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 10:00 am STORY HOUR: At the Library
  After no story hour on Labor Day, Horizon Books resumes its regular Monday at 10:00am Story Hour. This week the theme is “At The Library.” Come in to hear all sorts of fun books of adventures at the library, including Library Dragon, Library Lion and Library Mouse!
  
  Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Putting Manistee County and Manistee on the Map
  The Manistee County Historical Museum presents people, products, events, places art and literature that brought Manistee Fame.
  
  The Lyman Building (425 River Street Manistee, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3)
  This storytime series for ages 2-3 runs on Mondays through Dec. 6. Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Okemos Library (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 10:30 am EnhanceFitness - Holt AM
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Sam Corey Senior Center (2108 N. Cedar Holt, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Noon Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm Preschool Storytime (Ages 3½-6)
  Stories for ages 3½-6; meets on Mondays through Dec. 6.
  Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Okemos Library (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 3:30 pm Personal Action Toward Health-Eaton Rapids
  Personal Action Toward Health is a free 6 session workshop, 2.5 hrs per session, for people with on going health conditions or their caregivers. The class provides ways to take control of the ongoing health condition through problem solving and action plans. Topics covered include distraction, exercise, nutrition, relaxation and pain management. A snack is provided. Registration required and after the second session new participants are not accepted.
  
  Eaton Rapids Senior Center (201 Grant Street Eaton Rapids, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Champagne Sunset Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Hugs for Hospice
  Drop in to knit, sew, or crochet projects for the Heartland/Hospice Group. Runs 6-8 pm.
  Event Type: Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Adults
  
  Leslie Library (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 6:15 pm TIPTOPTAILS DOG TRAINING - On the Town
  On the Town is for dogs over six months old. We'll take advantage of the natural distractions of downtown South Haven to practice real-life skills including loose leash walking, sitting at corners, and polite retail behavior. Classes will be held outdoors.
  
  Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Mystery Lovers Book Discussion Group
  This month: The Vintage Caper by Peter Mayle Event Type: Book Discussions. Ages: Adults
  
  Haslett Library (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 7:00 pm Zeeland Community Band - rehearsal
  Do you play a musical Instrument? Want to play your instrument with a fun bunch of like-minded adults? Come join the fun with the Zeeland Community Band! All instruments needed and wanted. We'll even show you the fingerings for your instrument if you've forgotten. Creekside Middle School (179 W. Roosevelt Ave., corner of 100th and Roosevelt) There is an access drive that runs from Roosevelt next to the school to a rear parking area and a rear entrance to the band room.
  
  Zeeland Creekside Middle School (179 W. Roosevelt Ave Zeeland, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm TIPTOPTAILS DOG TRAINING - Puppy Primer
  Puppy Primer is for puppies up to six months old. Socialization to people and other dogs is encouraged while we introduce and practice foundation cues such as sit, down, attention, and come here. Housetraining, puppy mouthing, jumping and other common issues will also be covered.
  
  Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Monday Dancing
  This class is for teaching, practice, and review. There is no set program or curriculum. Participants are generally more experienced dancers, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to come because the goal is to promote interest in folk dance by developing skills and knowledge.
  
  Leo Mahany Senior Community Center, 2 blocks north of 13 Mile Rd. between C (3500 Marais Ave Royal Oak, Michigan)
  
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Tuesday September 14, 2010

• 9:00 am Business Start-up 1-2-3 - Lansing
  Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan 9:00AM to 1:00PM Presenter: Kellie Hanford, Certified Business Consultant Fundamentals of Marketing Your Business 2:00PM to 4:30PM Presenter: Gordon Ferguson, Senior Business Consultant Fundamentals of Business Legal Issues 6:00PM to 8:00PM Presenter: Jim Duby, Attorney at Law
  
  Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (Suite 115, 309 Washington Square North Lansing, MI)
  
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• 9:00 am Chair Exercise - Eaton Rapids
  Exercise done sitting or standing next to a chair. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations accepted. Classes are 30 minutes with 2 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with elastic resistance bands, balance and flexibility exercises. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Rocking Chair Deserters Senior Center (201 Grand St. Eaton Rapids, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
  Join the fun every Tuesday morning with stories, music, and crafts for ages 3-5. Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Mason Library (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 10:00 am Putting Manistee County and Manistee on the Map
  The Manistee County Historical Museum presents people, products, events, places art and literature that brought Manistee Fame.
  
  The Lyman Building (425 River Street Manistee, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Quilts & Their Stories
  Over 130 quilts make up the display of "Quilts & Their Stories." Plan to spend some time reading about the people behind the quilts. Old and new quilts, quilts by beginners, by professionals, and even art quilts can be found during August and September tucked away in Historic Downtown Coopersville.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am Creating Confident Caregivers/Savvy Caregiver Program - Delta Twp.
  A university tested program for family members caring for a loved one with dementia at home. Two hour sessions are held once a week for six weeks and lead by dementia care specialists. This program provides participants with information, skills and attitudes to manage stress and increase effective caregiving skills. Free respite care available. Ask for details when you register.
  
  Delta Township District Library (5130 Davenport Dr. Lansing, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am Preschool & Up Storytime (Ages 3½-6)
  Stories for ages 3½-6; meets on Tuesdays through Dec. 7.
  Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Okemos Library (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 10:30 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
  Stories, songs and crafts for ages 3-5. Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Haslett Library (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 10:30 am Movers & Readers Storytime (Ages 1-3)
  An hour of stories, songs and crafts for ages 1-3. Meets weekly through Nov. 9. Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Dansville Library (1379 E Mason St Dansville, )
  
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• 10:30 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 to 5) *
  Stories, songs and crafts for ages 3-5
  Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  South Lansing Library (3500 South Cedar Street Lansing, )
  
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• 11:00 am Harp in the Gardens in Spring
  An inspiring and uplifting concert by our resident harpist Michael Johnson, presenting music composed in the Gardens. This small and personal concert takes place in the graceful Tecoma Pavillion, on the eastern edge of the gardens. Join Michael for a lyrical and soulful performance in the tranquillity of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Observatory Gate.
  
  Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne , Visitors Centre (Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra Melbourne, )
  
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• 11:00 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
  Stories, songs and crafts for preschoolers. Meets on Tuesdays through Sept. 14. Event Type: Storytimes, Families & Kids. Ages: Young Children
  
  Leslie Library (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 12:00 pm Noon Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm EnhanceFitness - Holt PM
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 2 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Sam Corey Senior Center (2108 N. Cedar Holt, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm Mid-Day Movies
  On Tuesdays and Thursdays we show movies suggested for adults on the big screen. Today: Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this 2009 action film about a U.S. Marshall investigating an asylum for the criminally insane on Shutter Island (R). Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing Library (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 2:00 pm Aurelius Reminiscers: Family Researcher Jesse Lasorda
  This month: Have you ever wondered who the man on the Cream of Wheat box is? Join us for a special presentation by Mid Michigan Genealogical Society and family researcher Jesse Lasorda to find out about this mysterious man buried in a Leslie cemetery. Event Type: History. Ages: Adults
  
  Aurelius Library (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 2:00 pm EnhanceFitness - Downtown
  An evidence based exercise class. Registration is required. No fee for the class but donations box available. Classes are one hour long with 3 sessions per week. Class content includes aerobic exercise, strength training with ankle weights, balance and flexibility exercises. Participants are periodically evaluated to measure fitness progress. Funded by Tri-County Office on Aging through Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
  
  Union Missionary Baptist Church (500 Martin Luther King Blvd. Lansing, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm Business Expo Meeting
  A meeting of the committee that organizes the Chamber Business Expo.
  
  Chamber Office
  
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• 3:00 pm Happy Hour Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Drop-in Emedia Help
  Drop in anytime between 3-5 today to learn how to download e-books and e-audio books to your computer. Feel free to bring in your own laptop and downloadable device (mp3 player, Ipod, etc.).
  Event Type: Tech Corner. Ages: Adults, Teens
  
  Aurelius Library (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 4:00 pm Teen Book Group (Age 11 & up)
  Discuss books, enjoy snacks and participate in activities. Runs 1 hour.
  Event Type: Book Discussions, Teens & Tweens. Ages: Tweens, Teens
  
  Foster Library (Lansing Eastside) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 4:00 pm Teen Tuesdays (Grades 6-12)
  Read the book? Now watch the movie based on the novel Finding Forrester by James Whitfield Ellison. Event Type: Teen Events, Tween Events, Movies‚ Music & Art. Ages: Teens, Tweens
  
  Williamston Library (201 School Street Williamston, )
  
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• 4:30 pm Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 & up)
  Stories for ages 3 & up; meets on Tuesdays through Dec. 7.
  Event Type: Storytimes. Ages: Young Children
  
  Okemos Library (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 5:30 pm Zonta Club of Gaylord Area, Regular Business Meeting
  Zonta International is a world wide service organization of professionals working together to advance the status of women through advocacy. Professional opportunities include: local & global networking, leadership development, workshops, conference, & friendships. The Gaylord Club offers various Scholarships, Women's Wellness Workshop, Hospital Book Bags to promote literacy, International Women's Day Celebration with Young Women in Public Affairs Award & Golden Hug Award, & much more.
  
  Otsego County Library Conference Room (700 South Otsego Ave. Gaylord, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Florida Humane Society "Pawty"
  Eat outside with your well-behaved pooches and help raise funds for the Florida Humane Society, a local no-kill rescue. Vegetarian and vegan options available.
  
  Tijuana Flats (6970 N State Road 7 Coconut Creek, FL)
  
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• 6:00 pm Champagne Sunset Cruise
  
  
  Nauti-Cat (615 E. Front St TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Computer Basics *
  Learn the parts of a computer and how to use a mouse, keyboard, and desktop features. Type a document in Microsoft Word, save to a disk, and print. No computer experience necessary. Event Type: Tech Corner. Ages: Adults
  
  Mason Library (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 6:00 pm English Discoveries*
  ESOL are invited to learn English using "English Discoveries Online" software with guided group instruction. Space limited to 10 students. Event Type: Tech Corner, Citizenship & ESOL. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing Library (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Scribes Writing Group (Adults & teens)
  Writers or aspiring writers may bring their work to share, discuss and critique. Adults and mature teens welcome.
  Event Type: Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Adults, Teens
  
  South Lansing Library (3500 South Cedar Street Lansing, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Downloading eMedia Workshop*
  Learn how to download eAudiobooks or eBooks to your MP3 Player or eBook Reader from the library's OverDrive collection. Hands-on class; class size is limited.
  
  Event Type: Tech Corner. Ages: Adults
  
  Leslie Library (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 6:30 pm African American Authors Reading Circle
  Featuring titles written by African American authors, these 90-minute sessions also include reviews of books and book talks on the latest additions to our Ethnic Collection. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month. This month: On the Down Low by J. L. King
  Event Type: Book Discussions. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing Library (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 6:30 pm Folk Music Program @ RCAH
  Ever want to learn to play the guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, ukulele or bass? The MSU Community Music School teams up with the Residential College of Arts and Humanities to bring you the opportunity through the RCAH Folk Program. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced skill levels are all welcome. In addition to lessons, there is a weekly jam session led by Dr. Chris Scales, his MSU music students, and volunteers from the community.
  
  MSU RCAH at Snyder Hall (Grand River & Bogue East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm English Country Dance
  Dan Blim and Don Theyken lead dancing to music by David West, Donna Baird, and Susie Lorand. Live acoustic music. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers are welcome; please come a little early. Turn right on Burbank Dr. from Green Road; park in "Clubhouse Parking" areas on Burbank. 734-665-7704.
  
  Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm HVG: Sierra Club Book Club
  Book: Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth, by Juliet B. Schor. The author is a sociologist and economist who argues for a reassessment of business as usual to create a more satisfying and sustainable model. Contact: Nancy Shiffler (734) 971-1157
  
  Nicola's Books (Westgate Shopping Center, 2513 Jackson Ave Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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