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To publicize Ann Arbor area calendar events Unless otherwise noted, all events listed in the CALENDAR are free and open to the public. All locations are in Ann Arbor unless otherwise noted. APRIL 2002 MUSIC
THEATER EXHIBITS Mondays "Sister to Sister": SAFE House 6-7 pm, 4100 Clark Rd. A ten week support group for survivors of domestic violence who are Muslim; the group starts on Apr.1. 973-0242x421Open Meeting: Coalition for Independent Artists 8 pm, 400 W. Washington. This group meets to work toward establishing an art center near downtown Ann Arbor with affordable studio, rehearsal and performance space for artists in all media. 487-5120Tuesdays Vigil for Peace: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon-1 pm, Federal Building at Fifth & Liberty. Vigil to call for a peaceful response to the events of 9/11/01; every Tue. 663-1870A2 FrontRunners & Walkers 6:15 pm (walkers) & 6:35 pm (runners), Furstenburg Park (North side of Fuller Rd at Maiden Lane). Lgbt & friends; every Tue, Thu & Sat. 741-1763 or www.frontrunners.orgSupport Group for Lesbian & Bisexual Women: WRAP 7 pm, WRAP Office, 325 Braun Ct. Social/discussion group; every 2nd & 4th Tue. 480-3688English Country Dancing: A2 Council for Traditional Music and Dance 7-9:45 pm, Chapel Hill Clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. Every Tue; live music; instruction from 7-8:30 pm with special help for beginners, $6. 422-1170"Teens Using Drugs - How To Know What To Do": St. Joseph Mercy 7:30-9 pm, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliot Dr., Ypsi. Part One: "How To Know" on the 1st Tue (Apr.2, May.7) and Part Two: "What To Do" on the 2nd Tue (Apr.9, May.14) of every month thru Dec. 2002. Community education program to provide information on how to recognize and intervene when teens are harmfully involved with alcohol and other drugs. 973-7892 or www.hvcn.org/info/teensusingdrugsWednesdays Tax Preparation: A2 Parks & Recreation noon-3 pm, A2 Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. AARP volunteers assist persons 60 & older in filing their Federal and State Income Tax forms; also Friday mornings, thru April 12. Register 769-5911Art Videos: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State, Media Room. 763-UMMAClosets Are For Clothes: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm. Queer news, events, discussion & music. 763-3500Poetry Wednesdays: Crazy Wisdom Tearoom 7-9:30 pm, 114 S. Main. Open mic poetry readings every Wed. 3rd Wednesdays have a featured poet: Apr.17 Eseohe Arhebamen. 665-2757Introduction to Teachings of the Fourth Way: Gurdjieff-Ouspensky Center 7 pm, call for location. Presentation of key teachings of inner development and consciousness; every Sun. 697-2477Wednesday Night Informal Singing: A2 Council for Traditional Music and Dance 7:30-9 pm, call for location. Group singing in the living room: folk, gospel, golden oldies. All abilities welcome; 2nd & 4th Wed. 669-8921Thursdays A2 FrontRunners & Walkers 6:15 pm (walkers) & 6:35 pm (runners), Furstenburg Park (North side of Fuller Rd at Maiden Lane). Lgbt & friends; every Tue, Thu & Sat. 741-1763 or www.frontrunners.orgFace the Music: WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm. Radio show with the one-and-only arwulf arwulf. 763-3500Fridays Tax Preparation: A2 Parks & Recreation 9 am-noon, A2 Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. AARP volunteers assist persons 60 & older in filing their Federal and State Income Tax forms; also on Wednesdays, thru April 12. Register 769-5911Saturdays A2 FrontRunners & Walkers 9 am, call for location. Lgbt & friends, every Tue, Thu & Sat. 741-1763 or www.frontrunners.orgAmazing Story Hours: Nicola’s Books 11 am, 2513 Jackson Rd; every Sat. Clifford the Big Red Dog visits after the story hour (at noon) on Apr.20. 662-4110Children’s Hour: Borders Books 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. Children’s events every Sat. 668-7652Free Dinosaur Tours: Exhibit Museum of Natural History 2 pm, 1109 Geddes Ave. Docent-led tour of the dinosaur exhibits; sign up on the day of the tour; Apr.6 & 13. 764-0478 or 763-6085Sundays Elmo’s Walks Around Town: People’s Food Co-op noon-approx.1:15 pm, 216 N. Fourth Ave. Five mile walks, starting & ending at the Food Co-op; routes may include Gallup Park, Barton Pond, or North Campus; every Sun. 669-0500Introduction to Teachings of the Fourth Way: Gurdjieff-Ouspensky Center 1 pm, call for location. Presentation of key teachings of inner development and consciousness; every Sun. 697-2477Sundays @ 1: Ann Arbor Art Center 1 pm, 117 W. Liberty. Art workshops for adults and children every Sun; $12/ first Sunday free. 994-8004Free Dinosaur Tours: Exhibit Museum of Natural History 2 pm, 1109 Geddes Ave. Docent-led tour of the dinosaur exhibits; sign up on the day of the tour; Apr.7 & 14. 764-0478 or 763-6085Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life MCC 6 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 485-3922
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THEATER EXHIBITS To publicize MAY Calendar events, send info by April. 20, 2002 email: calendar@agenda2.org fax: (734) 448-0871 mail: AGENDA Calendar, 528 S. State St. #542, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 for deliveries call: (734) 657-6728 Unless otherwise noted, all events listed in the CALENDAR are free and open to the public. All locations are in Ann Arbor unless otherwise noted.
WEEKLY & EVERY-OTHER-WEEKLY EVENTS: Mondays "Sister to Sister": SAFE House 6-7 pm, 4100 Clark Rd. A ten week support group for survivors of domestic violence who are Muslim; the group starts on Apr.1. 973-0242x421Open Meeting: Coalition for Independent Artists 8 pm, 400 W. Washington. This group meets to work toward establishing an art center near downtown Ann Arbor with affordable studio, rehearsal and performance space for artists in all media. 487-5120Tuesdays Vigil for Peace: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon-1 pm, Federal Building at Fifth & Liberty. Vigil to call for a peaceful response to the events of 9/11/01; every Tue. 663-1870A2 FrontRunners & Walkers 6:15 pm (walkers) & 6:35 pm (runners), Furstenburg Park (North side of Fuller Rd at Maiden Lane). Lgbt & friends; every Tue, Thu & Sat. 741-1763 or www.frontrunners.orgSupport Group for Lesbian & Bisexual Women: WRAP 7 pm, WRAP Office, 325 Braun Ct. Social/discussion group; every 2nd & 4th Tue. 480-3688English Country Dancing: A2 Council for Traditional Music and Dance 7-9:45 pm, Chapel Hill Clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. Every Tue; live music; instruction from 7-8:30 pm with special help for beginners, $6. 422-1170"Teens Using Drugs - How To Know What To Do": St. Joseph Mercy 7:30-9 pm, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliot Dr., Ypsi. Part One: "How To Know" on the 1st Tue (Apr.2, May.7) and Part Two: "What To Do" on the 2nd Tue (Apr.9, May.14) of every month thru Dec. 2002. Community education program to provide information on how to recognize and intervene when teens are harmfully involved with alcohol and other drugs. 973-7892 or www.hvcn.org/info/teensusingdrugsWednesdays Tax Preparation: A2 Parks & Recreation noon-3 pm, A2 Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. AARP volunteers assist persons 60 & older in filing their Federal and State Income Tax forms; also Friday mornings, thru April 12. Register 769-5911Art Videos: U-M Museum of Art 12:10 pm, 525 S. State, Media Room. 763-UMMAClosets Are For Clothes: WCBN 88.3 FM 6 pm. Queer news, events, discussion & music. 763-3500Poetry Wednesdays: Crazy Wisdom Tearoom 7-9:30 pm, 114 S. Main. Open mic poetry readings every Wed. 3rd Wednesdays have a featured poet: Apr.17 Eseohe Arhebamen. 665-2757Introduction to Teachings of the Fourth Way: Gurdjieff-Ouspensky Center 7 pm, call for location. Presentation of key teachings of inner development and consciousness; every Sun. 697-2477Wednesday Night Informal Singing: A2 Council for Traditional Music and Dance 7:30-9 pm, call for location. Group singing in the living room: folk, gospel, golden oldies. All abilities welcome; 2nd & 4th Wed. 669-8921Thursdays A2 FrontRunners & Walkers 6:15 pm (walkers) & 6:35 pm (runners), Furstenburg Park (North side of Fuller Rd at Maiden Lane). Lgbt & friends; every Tue, Thu & Sat. 741-1763 or www.frontrunners.orgFace the Music: WCBN 88.3 FM 7-8 pm. Radio show with the one-and-only arwulf arwulf. 763-3500Fridays Tax Preparation: A2 Parks & Recreation 9 am-noon, A2 Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. AARP volunteers assist persons 60 & older in filing their Federal and State Income Tax forms; also on Wednesdays, thru April 12. Register 769-5911Saturdays A2 FrontRunners & Walkers 9 am, call for location. Lgbt & friends, every Tue, Thu & Sat. 741-1763 or www.frontrunners.orgAmazing Story Hours: Nicola’s Books 11 am, 2513 Jackson Rd; every Sat. Clifford the Big Red Dog visits after the story hour (at noon) on Apr.20. 662-4110Children’s Hour: Borders Books 11 am, 612 E. Liberty. Children’s events every Sat. 668-7652Free Dinosaur Tours: Exhibit Museum of Natural History 2 pm, 1109 Geddes Ave. Docent-led tour of the dinosaur exhibits; sign up on the day of the tour; Apr.6 & 13. 764-0478 or 763-6085Sundays Elmo’s Walks Around Town: People’s Food Co-op noon-approx.1:15 pm, 216 N. Fourth Ave. Five mile walks, starting & ending at the Food Co-op; routes may include Gallup Park, Barton Pond, or North Campus; every Sun. 669-0500Introduction to Teachings of the Fourth Way: Gurdjieff-Ouspensky Center 1 pm, call for location. Presentation of key teachings of inner development and consciousness; every Sun. 697-2477Sundays @ 1: Ann Arbor Art Center 1 pm, 117 W. Liberty. Art workshops for adults and children every Sun; $12/ first Sunday free. 994-8004Free Dinosaur Tours: Exhibit Museum of Natural History 2 pm, 1109 Geddes Ave. Docent-led tour of the dinosaur exhibits; sign up on the day of the tour; Apr.7 & 14. 764-0478 or 763-6085Services for Lesbians, Gay Men & Bisexuals: Tree of Life MCC 6 pm, 1st Congreg. Church, 218 N. Adams, Ypsi. 485-3922DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS: 1 Monday "Sister to Sister": SAFE House 6-7 pm, 4100 Clark Rd. First meeting of a ten week support group for survivors of domestic violence who are Muslim. 973-0242x4212 Tuesday Academic Reception: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4 pm, 313 S. State. Reception for Sidonie Smith and her book, "Moving Lives: Reading Autobiography". 662-7407"Peace Some Day - Why Not Now?": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN Channel 17, shown again at 6 pm on 5 Fri, and 2 pm on 7 Sun. A report from the "With Our Own Eyes" delegation to Israel and Palestine, sponsored by ICPJ’s Middle East Task Force.Middle East Task Force Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, ICPJ Office, 730 Tappan. Planning programs to help local congregations understand the conflicts in Israel and Palestine. 663-1870Gaza, Palestine Lecture Series: Students Allied for Freedom and Equality 7:30 pm, Michigan Union, Pendleton Room. "9/11 From a Gaza Refugee Camp: Did the Children Dance?", a relief worker’s report. safemembers@umich.eduHerbal Wisdom Series: People’s Food Co-op 7:30-9:30 pm, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tearoom, 114 S. Main. "The Immune System", presented by Linda Diane Feldt. Register 994-4589 or pfc@izzy.netReading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. Karl Pohrt and Tom Fitzgerald discuss their book, "Public Policy and the New Biology". 662-74073 Wednesday Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. Karen Volkman reads from her book, "Spar". 662-74074 Thursday First Thursdays: Neutral Zone 7-9 pm, 637 S. Main. A series of monthly readings held by Volume, Ann Arbor’s Youth Poetry Project; all are welcome to read poetry, hiphop, spoken word and other verbal craziness; free. 572-1732Cohousing Community Meeting: Nicola’s Books 7 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Informational meeting for A2’s newest Cohousing community, made of individually owned townhouses, with a community building for meals and activities. 662-4110First Thursday: U-M Museum of Art 7 pm, 525 S. State, Museum Apse. Performances by students and local artists; free. 763-UMMA2002 Unity Vigil for Racial Justice: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, steps of the Michigan Union. Candle light rally & march to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was assassinated on April 4, 1968. 663-1870Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. Scott Lasser reads from his book, "All I Could Get: A Novel of Wall Street". 662-74075 Friday Disarmament Working Group: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 11:45 am-1:15 pm, ICPJ Office, 730 Tappan. Planning campaign against Missile Defense, including which national efforts and protests to support. Work on program on nuclear weapons for local congregations. 663-1870Peace Prayer Vigil: First Presbyterian Church 6-10 pm, Monteith Hall, 1432 Washtenaw. All are invited and welcome to an ecumenical, silent, prayer vigil for peace. 971-69886 Saturday "Report by Local Delegate to the World Social Forum in Brazil": Gray Panthers of Huron Valley 10 am-noon, A2 Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Monica Weinheimer, a local teacher, artist, and activist, attended the recentPorto Alegre conference as a delegate from the Ann Arbor Mobilization for Global Justice. 663-6248 Rose Martin: Nicola’s Books 2 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Rose Martin presents her book, "One Rose Blooming: Hard-Earned Lessons about Kids, Race and Life in America". 662-4110Cajun/Zydeco Jam Session: Pittsfield Grange Hall 2-5 pm, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. 213-5209 or cajunzydeco@yahoo.comJam Session: A2 Council for Traditional Music and Dance 3-6 pm, Pittsfield Grange, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. Free open jam for contra dance music. 769-4220In Good Company-The African-American Book Club: Nicola’s Books 4 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Discussion of "Blues Dancing" by Diane McKinley-Whetstone; new members always welcome. Veleria Banks 942-6013Memorial Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. National Poetry Month event, as friends and admirers of the late Agha Shahid Ali reminisce about the Kashmiri-American poet and read favorite selections from his verse. 662-7407First Saturday Contra Dance: A2 Council for Traditional Music and Dance 8 pm, Pittsfield Grange, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. Live music, all dances taught, no partner needed, $9. 769-1052 or 332-90247 Sunday Kerry Tales: Kerrytown Shops 2 pm, Workbench Furniture, 410 N. Fourth Ave. "Ducks Dance with Mother Goose", story time with Trudy Bulkley. All ages welcome, children’s imaginations required. 769-3115Comedy Festival: A2 Silent Film Society 2 pm, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. Laurel & Hardy: showing a number of short films and the feature film "Babes in Toyland" (1934) , $4. 677-1359William R. Farrand Annual Public Lecture: Exhibit Museum of Natural History 4 pm, Michigan League, Hussey Room. Paleontologist Daniel Fisher presents "Michigan’s Ice Age Mastodons", an overview of current thinking about mastodons in the Great Lakes Region during the Pleistocene. 764-0478 or 763-6085Health Report on the First Amendment: First Unitarian Universalist Church 7 pm, 4001 A2-Saline Rd. Public lecture by Edd Doerr of Americans for Religious Liberty. 663-64318 Monday "Living As One": St. Mary Student Parish 7 pm, 331 Thompson. "Challenging Urban Sprawl in Southeastern Michigan", presented by Kristie Weiland and Paul Stankewitz. 663-0557Personal Accounts: NAMI of Washtenaw County 7:30 pm, St.Clare/Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard. Living and prospering with a mental illness; NAMI of Washtenaw County members share their experiences. 994-6611Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. Marc Nesbittreads from his book, "Gigantic". 662-7407 9 Tuesday Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 4 pm, 313 S. State. Spencer Short reads from his book, "Tremolo". 662-7407"Celebration of MLK Holiday and Welcome Home for Rebecca Danner, Ann Arbor’s Prisoner of Conscience": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN Channel 17, shown again at 6 pm on 12 Fri, and 2 pm on 14 Sun. ICPJ’s 6th annual musical celebration of Martin Luther King Day w/Charlie King and Karen Brandow and welcoming Rebecca Kanner who served 6 months in Federal Prison for her nonviolent witness against the US School of the Americas.Gaza, Palestine Lecture Series: Students Allied for Freedom and Equality 7 pm, Angell Hall Auditorium. Documentary "Gaza Strip", presented by the filmmaker, James Longley. safemembers@umich.eduNaturopathic Series: People’s Food Co-op 7-8:30 pm, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tearoom, 114 S. Main. "The Natural Approach to Fibromyalgia", presented by Dr. Michele Loewe. Register 994-4589 or pfc@izzy.netSierra Club Book Club: Nicola’s Books 7:30 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Discussion of natural history readings, both fiction and non-fiction; every second Tue of the month. 332-0207Latin America Task Force: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, First Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. Plans for the year, including the April 19-22 protest of US military aid to Colombia. 663-1870Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. Gregory Stock reads from his book, "Redesigning Humans". 662-740710 Wednesday The History Readers Group: Nicola’s Books 7:30 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Discussion of "A Beautiful Mind" by Sylvia Nasar. Michael Homel 369-2499Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. Linda Gregersonreads from her books, "Waterborne" and "Negative Capability". 662-7407 11 Thursday Affordable Housing Breakfast: Religious Action for Affordable Housing 8 am, First Methodist Church, 1001 Greenwood Rd. Breakfast meeting for representatives of congregations and other groups concerned about ensuring quality affordable housing in Washtenaw county. Register 971-6177Racial & Economic Justice Task Force Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon-2 pm, ICPJ Office, 730 Tappan. Planning for welfare simulations and events for the year. 663-1870Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 5 pm, 313 S. State. Peter Richardsreads from collection of poems, "Oubliette". 662-7407 12 Friday Tiny Tots Tea Time: A2 Parks & Recreation 9:30-11:30 am, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Hands-on science activities for children 1-3 years old, accompanied by a caregiver; 2nd Fridays, drop-in basis, $5. 997-1553Second Friday Advanced English Frolic: A2 Council for Traditional Music & Dance 8 pm, Pittsfield Grange, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. For experienced dancers, $8. The dance is preceded by an hour devoted to learning the dance "Dutch Crossing" at 7 pm. (313) 937-155213 Saturday Tecumseh High Craft Show: Tecumseh High School 9 am-4 pm, 760 Brown Street, Tecumseh. Wares include baskets, jewelry, tole painting, folk art, quilting, ceramics, clothing, wood, toys, silk and dried flowers, candles and furniture; $2. 429-5922The Monster A2 Record & CD Show: Orangapoid Productions 10 am-4 pm, Best Western, 2900 Jackson Rd (pronounced o-rang-a-poid). Reasonably priced records and CDs as well as rare collector’s items; $3. 475-100614 Sunday Booked for Murder: Nicola’s Books 5 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Meeting of the Mystery Book Club. Aline 769-214915 Monday Tax Day Vigil: Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom noon-2 pm, Ann Arbor Federal Bldg., 5th & Liberty. Vigil to protest the large portion of US taxes that goes to the military at the expense of human needs. 483-0058 or 663-1870Cohousing Community Meeting: Nicola’s Books 7 pm (see 4 Thu)16 Tuesday "The Attack on Civil Liberties": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN Channel 17, shown again at 6 pm on 19 Fri, and 2 pm on 21 Sun. ICPJ’s annual meeting featuring Alexia Smokler, Legislative Assistant to Representative John Conyers.Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 7 pm, 313 S. State. Dimitri Anastasopoulos, "A Larger Sense of Harvey", Edward Desautels, "Flicker in the Porthole Glass", and Dave Kress, "Counting Zero", present their books. 662-7407Introduction to Kung Fu: Master Healer/Teacher Ryan R. Wilson 7:30 pm, call for location. Free, donations accepted. 975-9429General Meeting: Sierra Club/Huron Valley Group 7:30 pm, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Every 3rd Tue; speaker tba. 480-775117 Wednesday Poetry Contest Winners: Shaman Drum Bookshop 7:30 pm, 313 S. State. Annual celebration of the winners of the National Academy of Arts & Letters’s poetry contest 662-740718 Thursday Third Thursday Book Club: Nicola’s Books 7 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Discussing "Flu" by Gina Kolata. 662-4110Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. Mark Wunderlich reads from his book, "The Anchorage". 662-740719 Friday Colombia Mobilization in Washington DC: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice April 19-22: four days in Washington, DC, of vigils, lobbying, teach-ins and civil disobedience against US military aid to Colombia. Contact ICPJ at 663-1870 if you are interested in traveling to Washington.Disarmament Working Group: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 11:45 am-1:15 pm (see 5 Fri)21st Annual Spring Storytelling Festival: Nicola’s Books 7:30 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. "Adventures & Escapades", a program for families, with Jim Bauer, Eric Engel, Lainie Levin and Linda Luke. 662-4110Cajun/Zydeco Dance: Pittsfield Grange Hall 7:30 pm, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. Live music by The Clubhouse Band (8:30), dance lessons by Allons Danser! (7:30); $7/$3 teens/kids free. 213-5209 or cajunzydeco@yahoo.com20 Saturday Cajun/Zydeco Jam Session: Pittsfield Grange Hall 2-5 pm, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. 213-5209 or cajunzydeco@yahoo.com21st Annual Spring Storytelling Festival: Nicola’s Books 7:30 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. "Characters & Challenges", a program for families, with Bev Black, Connie Cohn and Judy Schmidt. 662-4110Third Saturday Contra Dance: Cobblestone Farm Dancers 8 pm, Pittsfield Grange, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. Live music; all dances taught, no partner needed, $8. 426-024121 Sunday 21st Annual Spring Storytelling Festival: Nicola’s Books 3 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. "Furry Friends", a program for families, with Tricia Travis, Sunnie Tait and Kathleen Wright. 662-4110"Teaching Parents to Nurture": Michigan League 3:45 pm, Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. Presentation by Dr. Stephen Bavolek, focusing on ways to help parents develop empathy skills in order to better nurture their children; free. 764-5297Stilyagi Air Corps: Nicola’s Books 4 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Sci-Fi Book Club discusses "Glory Road" by Robert Heinlein. www.stilyagi.org/stilyagi/book.html or (313) 390-2369Dmitris Yeros: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. In conjunction with the Kelsey Museum’s celebration of Cavafy, Shaman Drum is pleased to host Greek artist Dmitris Yeros. 662-740723 Tuesday Peace InSight: CTN Channel 17 7 pm, shown again at 6 pm on 26 Fri, and 2 pm on 28 Sun. Hosted by Rev. Thom Saffold; program to be announced.Report Back from Colombia Mobilization: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7:30 pm, First Baptist Church, 512 E. Huron. Report from those who attended the April 19-22 Mobilization against US military aid to Colombia in Washington, DC. 663-1870Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. Derrick Jensen reads from his book, "The Culture of Make Believe". 662-740724 Wednesday Adult Support Group: Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Washtenaw County 7:30 pm, St.Clare/Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard. Support group for relatives and friends of persons suffering from mental illness. 994-661125 Thursday Racial & Economic Justice Task Force Meeting: Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice noon-2 pm (see 11 Thu)"What’s Racism Got to Do with It? The US War in Colombia": Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice 7 pm, Second Baptist Church, 850 Red Oak. Dalia Mina Valencia, a human rights activist and founding member of the Popular Association of United Afro-Colombians, will speak on how Colombia’s civil war is affecting Afro-Colombians, the solutions they see to the conflict, and the US role in that war. 663-1870Info Meeting: Southeast Michigan Naturists 7-8 pm, Cafe Verde, 214N. Fourth Ave. All interested in social nudity are invited to meet with club members in a non-nude setting to learn about the group and its clothing-optional activities. 482-9686 26 Friday Fourth Friday Fling Advanced Contra Dance: Pittsfield Grange 8 pm, 3337 A2-Saline Rd. Music by the Contrapreneurs, $10. 665-886327 Saturday Booksigning: Nicola’s Books 2 pm, 2513 Jackson Rd. Somnuk Arpachinda, master of Bangkok cuisine, presents his book, "Thai Pure & Simple". 662-411029 Monday Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. Stephanie Mills reads from her book, "Epicurean Simplicity". 662-740730 Tuesday "Explaining Islam": Peace InSight 7 pm, CTN Channel 17, shown again at 6 pm on Fri, May 3, and 2 pm on Sun, May 5. Discussion by Alla Fa’ik, sponsored by the Gray Panthers of Huron Valley.Introduction to Bio-Energetic Healing: Master Healer/Teacher Ryan R. Wilson 7:30 pm, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tearoom, 114 S. Main. Free, donations accepted. 975-9429Reading: Shaman Drum Bookshop 8 pm, 313 S. State. Jennifer Ackerman reads from her book, "Chance in the House of Fate". 662-7407 R
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