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Volume 18 • Issue 6 June 2014
departments 5 community snaps 6 what’s briefly
18 calendar — compiled by Chloe Rothchild
7 new kids
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A Family-friendly Brewery
Time together in the heart of Chelsea —by Katy M. Clark Heartwarming moments shared by local fathers
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William James Haeussler, 2, Carter Michael Haeussler, 4, (now 3 and 5), Saline
ONLINE Exclusive Two things have our attention this month, awesome dads and your family’s favorites! Go online to read Darling Daughters: Quick Tips for Dads to Connect With Their Girls by Beth N. Davis, and Our Perfect Ann Arbor Day by Heather Burcham, which features local parents!
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KIDS HOROSCOPE May 21-June 20 By Sue Lovett The symbol for this sign is “The Twins.” You definitely get two for the price of one when a Gemini is born. They are “busy” at birth, looking around, opening and closing their eyes, AND hanging on to your finger tightly. They always want two of everything, one for each hand. They chatter incessantly and enjoy a toy telephone. They love to write, to color, and will sit for hours when someone will read to them. They are curious and good natured. They learn quickly. Gemini children may have a few allergies, but other than that they are healthy. They talk at a very early age and often easily learn a second language. Geminis often are bi-lingual. They are friendly and popular with other children. They enjoy all games, puzzles, coloring, painting, reading and “playing school” before they are old enough to go there.
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Cinema Under The Stars
Photo by Myra Klarman
Beneath the night sky, Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Outdoor Cinema Series presents some stellar family films this year. Explore fantastic worlds with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Laugh along with Despicable Me 2 or escape somewhere over the rainbow with the beloved family classic, The Wizard of Oz. Buy some popcorn, bring a blanket, kick back, and enjoy an evening of entertainment in the summer air. Sunday, June 15 to Sunday, July 6. All screenings are free at the Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-994-5999. For a full list of films, dates and times go to a2sf.org.
New Northside STEAM School is All the Buzz
The district is buzzing about Northside Elementary’s plan to transition into a K-8 science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics school. The STEAM program, growing popular across the nation, entails a more interactive learning experience focused on teamwork and problem solving. Northside’s transition will see a handful of changes, including technological advances— a touch-screen tablet for
each student, with new modes of research, data entry and project presentation at their fingertips. Also new to the school will be Principal Joan Fitzgibbon, transferring from Allen Elementary to Northside to help implement the STEAM curriculum and lead students toward success. The school plans to start out as K-6 in the upcoming year, add K-7 in the fall of 2015 and settle into a full K-8 program by the fall of 2016. Find more information at aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps/k-8_steam.
My Big Fat Greek Festival
Opa! The Ya’ssoo Greek Festival is returning to the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. The three-day festival will feature a vast menu of authentic Greek goodies from baklava to tzatziki, dolmades to souvlaki. Traditional music and dance performances, tours of the impressive church, a ticketed raffle with a grand prize trip for two to the Greek islands, and again, lots and lots of simple yet delicious homemade Mediterraneaninspired dishes await. Let your children get a taste of Greece right here in Ann Arbor! Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8. Friday and Saturday 11am-midnight; Sunday Noon-6pm. $3, free entry Friday before 4pm and Saturday before 1pm; free entry all day Sunday. Children 12 and under free. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to a local charity. Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 3109 Scio Church Rd., Ann Arbor. 734-332-8200. annarborgreekfestival.org
Spend 1,000 Hours Outside
Indigo Forest partners with the 1,000 Hours Outside initiative, challenging Ann Arbor families to put down the iPad, turn off the TV and spend 1,000 hours outside. Fresh air and exercise are essential to the development of healthy children and happy adults. So supplement your work and play with extra effort to explore the great outdoors. Go for a walk, play in the park, record your hours and check in with the website for new family challenges and support. Visit 1000hoursoutside.com for more information and ideas to get involved.
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Refresh and Recharge
St. Joseph Mercy Saline Providing Urgent Care
Briarwood Mall has debuted 10 new charging stations and a luxury family restroom for shoppers to recharge mind, body and smartphones. Charging stations throughout the mall will allow you to plug in phones, tablets and other electronics, with access to charging cords at the Guest Services booth. Also, now completed is a state-of-the-art family restroom next to Von Maur and the children’s play area. It features a separate room for nursing mothers, a soft seating area, and a flat-screen television, making the shopping experience more enjoyable and convenient.
New facility for families with non-emergency medical needs By Nadine Hariri
The new St. Joseph Mercy Saline Urgent Care Center opened its doors in April to provide families with a facility for walk-in medical care. After undergoing a transformation from emergency center to an urgent care facility, St. Joseph Mercy Saline is waiting with open arms for parents with non-emergency medical needs including sprains, wounds requiring stitches, rashes, colds and flu.
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“The transition to an urgent care center was primarily due to the decline in the need of emergency services. We were seeing less than seven patients between 11pm and 7am each night,” said St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor and Livingston Chief Operating Officer Robin Damschroder, who oversees the Saline facility. “What we determined was that many of these patients could be treated by an urgent care physician.” Some outpatient services such as x-rays and blood draws will continue at the facility and the community health center onsite will continue to serve as a resource for education on topics such as drug prevention, nutrition and exercise classes. In cases where patients show up requiring emergency services, they can be transferred to St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor or Chelsea Community Hospital.
"If a patient shows up with chest pain or some form of emergency, we are there ready to make a transfer,” Damschroder said. “If someone comes to the facility with an emergency case, our team will be sure to take care of them.” Hours of operation are 8am-8pm seven days a week. 400 Russell St., Saline. 734-429-1500.
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THE LINES TWEEN advice for parents with children 10-16
Take Building with Cardboard Boxes Up a Notch From Los Angeles to Ypsilanti, the idea goes viral By Jennifer Eberbach
Chances are you have built a contraption or two out of a cardboard box, either with your kids or as a kid yourself. A fort or spaceship, robot arms or a drum kit, a lemonade stand or puppet theater- kids turn boxes into everything under the sun. Is it any surprise that the cardboard box is in the National Toy Hall of Fame? Playing with packaging offers kids something that the toy you just bought them may not - endless possibilities. FLY Children’s Art Center has discovered the best idea for what to make with cardboard boxes. Turn them into working machines. The recipe is simple. Add moving parts and basic mechanisms and you get all sorts of “Fabulous Contraptions.” This spring, FLY’s free four-part workshop series, “Fabulous Contraptions” challenged kids to create simple machines out of cardboard - including workshops on crank controlled automata, animal toys with moving parts, and a marble run. FLY stumbled across the idea while surfing viral videos. An L.A. boy named Caine Monroy built an entire arcade out of cardboard at his dad’s auto parts store. “Caine’s Arcade” is a play land of games that dispense tickets, which you can turn in for prizes. Caine ingeniously engineered a claw game with an S-hook hanging from a piece of yarn, a cardboard box and some clear tape for the window. Two short documentaries about Caine by filmmaker Nirvan Mullick have collected nearly 5.5 million views on YouTube, since 2012, and the boy’s story has inspired cardboard building events, like FLY’s, all over the world. FLY organizers were drawn to the idea because it covers all five parts of S.T.E.A.M. education, a model they strive to incorporate into their programming. Kids use science, technology, engineering, art and math to make cardboard contraptions. “The idea behind ‘Fabulous Contraptions’ is to empower kids to discover how to play and learn, building confidence through a combination of art making, science, engineering and experimentation,” says Christine Bruxvoort, FLY Board President. If your kids tend to ignore the toy and go straight for the box, do not fret. Be glad. They are exercising their ingenuity and learning skills that apply in the real world. An exhibit and party, on Friday June 6 from 5:30-7:30pm, will celebrate the finished projects, at FLY’s Creative Lab, 40 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Visit FLY Children’s Art Center online at flyartcenter.org.
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he time to see who reigns supreme is here again! Parents have cast their votes for who wears the crown when it comes to feeding the family, entertaining on birthdays, keeping them healthy, and everything in between. The local favorites below will help you take in the best Ann Arbor area has to offer.
Drumroll, please... Free activity Ann Arbor District Library
343 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor 734-327-4200 aadl.org Runner Up: University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Family-friendly fair or festival Saline Celtic Festival
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Place for winter fun Rolling Hills Park
7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti 734-484-9676 ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/ parks_recreation/rollinghills Runner Up: Veterans Memorial Ice Arena
Activity for rainy days Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum 220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor 734-995-5437 aahom.org Runner Up: Cinema & IMAX Theater
Summer day camp Varsity Day Camp
3420 Cordley Lake Rd., Pinckney 734-878-3515 varsitydaycamp.com Runner Up: Leslie Science Center
Dance class Dance Steps Studio, Inc.
100 North Harris, Saline Visit salineceltic.org/about-the-festival for more information Runner Up: Ann Arbor Street Art Fair
5449 Countryside Dr., Saline 734-429-5522 dancestepsstudio.com Runner Up: Dance Alliance Studio
Martial arts program Keith Hafner’s Karate
214 S. Main St., Ann Arbor 734-994-0333 karateisgoodforyou.com Runner Up: Ann Arbor College of Martial Arts
Art studio Two Twelve Arts Center
216 W. Michigan Ave., Saline 734-944-2787 twotwelvearts.org Runner Up: Ann Arbor Art Center
Music class Hand in Hand Music 10276 Normonie Ct., Saline 734-429-3385 handinhandmt.com Runner Up: Kindermusik
Activity for rainy days Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum For kids who crave an adventure, their next stop should be the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum! They will discover the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math in imaginative and interactive learning experiences. Started by a group of volunteers, the museum now welcomes 250,000 knowledge-hungry visitors annually. Local students visit on field trips and are captivated by the hands-on exhibits that explain how our wonderful world works. Visitors always leave with a better understanding and appreciation of physics, geology, math, music and how it all comes to life. 220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor 734-995-5437 aahom.org
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Kerrytown Market & Shops 734.622.9580
A childrenÕs boutique specializing in clothing, gifts, accessories and baby registry.
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Picnic spot Gallup Park
Water park Rolling Hills Water Park
Ann Arbor 734-994-2780 Runner Up: Mill Pond Park
7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti 734-484-9676 ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/ parks_recreation/rollinghills Runner Up: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Kid’s theater Wild Swan Theater
6175 Jackson Rd. Ste. B, Ann Arbor 734-995-0530 wildswantheater.org Runner Up: Young People’s Theater
Place to volunteer Saline District Library
555 N. Maple Rd., Saline 734-429-5450 saline.lib.mi.us Runner Up: Humane Society of Huron Valley
Park or playground Mill Pond Park 565 W. Bennett St., Saline 734-429-4907 Runner Up: Gallup Park
Spot to read a book Nicola’s Books
2513 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor 734-662-0600 nicolasbooks.com Runner Up: Saline District Library
Swim lessons Goldfish Swim School
Vacation spot Mackinac Island
7274 Main St., Mackinac Island 906-847-3783 mackinacisland.org Runner Up: Henry Ford Museum
Family-friendly gym Saline Recreation Center 1866 Woodland Dr., Saline 734-429-3502 salinerec.com Runner Up: Ann Arbor YMCA
Gymnastics center Gym America
4611 Platt Rd., Ann Arbor 734-971-1667 gymamericagymnastics.com Runner Up: Champion Gymnastics
Bowling alley Maplewood Lanes
830 Woodland Dr., Saline 734-429-5457 maplewoodlanes.com Runner Up: Colonial Lanes Bowling Center
2107 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor 734-864-5555 goldfishswimschool.com/swimming-lessons Runner Up: Saline Recreation Center
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Place to see animals Toledo Zoo
2 Hippo Way, Toledo 419-385-4040 toledozoo.org Runner Up: Domino’s Petting Farm
Tween activity Zap Zone Laser Tag
9751 Telegraph Rd., Taylor 313-299-9690 zap-zone.com/attractions/laser-tag Runner Up: Planet Rock
Free thing to do Leslie Science Center
1831 Traver Rd., Ann Arbor 734-997-1553 lesliesnc.org Runner Up: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
Sports camp University of Michigan
500 S. State St., Ann Arbor 734-764-1817 umich.edu Runner Up: WideWorld Sports Center
Local toy store Learning Express
2465 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor 734-997-0707 learningexpress.com/store/ann-arbor Runner Up: Mudpuddles
Kid’s photographer Cheryl Hall Photography
8120 Huron St., Dexter 734-426-8223 studiochp.com Runner Up: Kat Foley Photo
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$100/week (sibling discounts available)
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Boutique Bliss
PIECE OF CAKE Place for a birthday bash My Urban Toddler
7025 E. Michigan Ave., Saline 734-944-3628 myurbantoddler.com Runner Up: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Family-friendly entertainer Magic Joe 734-944-1370 Visit magic-joe.com for more information Runner Up: Gemini
Place to get a birthday cake Jefferson Market & Cakery 609 W. Jefferson St., Ann Arbor 734-665-6666 jeffersonmarketandcakery.com Runner Up: Sam's Club
Shop to buy birthday gifts Learning Express 2465 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor 734-997-0707 learningexpress.com/store/ann-arbor Runner Up: Mudpuddles
Kid's clothier My Urban Toddler
Visit myurbantoddler.com for locations 734-944-3628 Runner Up: Elephant Ears
Kid's shoe shop Stride Rite
818 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor 734-662-6600 striderite.com Runner Up: Von Maur
Maternity clothing store My Urban Toddler Visit myurbantoddler.com for locations 734-944-3628 Runner Up: The Little Seedling
Place for furnishing the baby room My Urban Toddler Visit myurbantoddler.com for locations 734-944-3628 Runner Up: Elephant Ears
Local baby boutique shop
My Urban Toddler
Visit myurbantoddler.com for locations 734-944-3628 Runner Up: The Little Seedling
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We all know how much babies can change your world. Suddenly, everything is centered around the new little one in your life and how to ensure their happiness and safety. Rosa Lee and her husband, Stan, found themselves in this moment in 2006 and wanted somewhere to go where they could share their experiences. When they didn’t find exactly what they were looking for, My Urban Toddler was created as a meeting place for parents and children to form a sense of community and learn from each other, which has since opened a second location. With access to premier shopping, classes, a private nursing room, lactation consultants, car seat technicians, and cafe, parents can be comfortable discussing any topic relating to families, raising children and life! They would like to thank their families and friends for their support! They truly enjoy what they are doing and love the opportunity to help every family they meet. 7025 E. Michigan Ave., Saline 3010 Washtenaw Ave. Suite 107, Ann Arbor 734-944-3628 734-585-0788 myurbantoddler.com
MOMMY TIME Support groups for moms
Lamaze Family Center
2855 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor 734-973-1014 lamazefamilycenter.org Runner Up: Saline Newcomers Club
Mom-friendly play date
The Chelsea TreeHouse
1101 S. Main St., Chelsea 734-475-1555 thechelseatreehouse.com Runner Up: My Urban Toddler Continued on page 14
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Place for single parents to mingle
WATch me GROW!
Jungle Java
3900 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor 734-926-2990 junglejavaplay.com/annarbor Runner Up: The Drowsy Parrot
Parent blog
Ann Arbor Mom
annarbormom.blogspot.com Runner Up: SouleMama
Date night restaurant
Pacific Rim
114 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor 734-662-9303 pacificrimbykana.com Runner Up: Gratzi
Place for pampering
Fran Coy's Salon & Spa
418 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor 734-665-7207 francoysalon.com Runner Up: Luminosity Salons
Grown-up getaway
Weber's Ann Arbor Hotel
Preschool
Saline Cooperative Preschool 6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Saline 734-429-0685 salinecoop.org Runner Up: Lil' Saint's Preschool
Place for tutoring/ Learning center
Kumon of Ann Arbor
734-222-8020 Various locations in Ann Arbor Runner Up: Mathnasium of Ann Arbor
Teacher and their school Miss Bonnie, Saline Cooperative Preschool 6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Saline 734-429-0685 salinecoop.org Runner Up: Mrs. Thompson, Mitchell Christian School
Elementary school
Woodland Meadows 3050 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor 734-769-2500 Elementary School webersinn.com 350 Woodland Dr., Saline Runner Up: Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & 734-944-8985 edline.net/pages/Woodland_Meadows_ElSuites Romance Package ementary_Sc Mother's Day festivities Runner Up: Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo Middle school 419-385-4040 toledozoo.org Saline Middle School 7190 N. Maple Rd., Saline Runner Up: Brunch at Zingerman's 734-429-8000 salineschools.org Runner Up: Emerson Middle School
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After-school program
Girls on the Run
734-712-5640 Visit girlsontherunsemi.org for more information Runner Up: Mathnasium of Ann Arbor
Extracurricular activities
Soccer
Runner Up: Dancing
Special needs services
Down Syndrome Support Team 734-944-1595 Visit downsyndromesupportteam.com for more information Runner Up: Saline Special Education Services
Daycare
Early Explorers Child Care
4080 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor 734-369-6293 earlyexplorerscenter.com Runner Up: Bemis Farms Preschool & Childcare
Drop-in daycare
Child Watch at YMCA
400 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor 734-996-9622 annarborymca.org/child-care.php-1 Runner Up: Ann Arbor KinderCare
Pediatrician
Dr. Jill Noble, MD, University of Michigan Health Systems 700 Woodland Dr., Saline 734-429-2302 Runner Up: Dr. Heather Burrows, MD, University of Michigan Health Systems
Pediatric practice
Ann Arbor IHA Primary Pediatrics
Place to nurse a baby
Von Maur
300 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor 734-622-0233 Runner Up: Home
4200 Whitehall Dr. Suite 350, Ann Arbor 734-572-9600 ihacares.com Runner Up: Heather Lemon, CNM
3610 W. Liberty Rd., Ann Arbor 734-302-7575 thenutritionalhealingcenter.com Runner Up: Ann Arbor Nutrition
Veterinarian
700 Woodland Dr., Saline 734-429-2302 Runner Up: Dr. Brian Fedoronko, MD,
4920 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor 734-913-0003 animalkingdomveterinaryhospital.com Runner Up: Ann Arbor Animal Hospital
Dr. Julie Morelock, MD, University of Michigan Health Systems
Optometrist Dr. Christina Curcione, OD, Ann Arbor Optometry 2433 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor 734-994-0100 aaoptometry.com Runner Up: Dr. Paul Uslan, OD
Kruger Chiropractic Center
Emergency care
University of Michigan Hospital 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor 734-936-4000 uofmhealth.org Runner Up: St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital
5413 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti 734-961-9977 ypsilantichiropractor.com Runner Up: Dr. Myron William Thatcher, DC
Allergist
Dr. Harvey Leo, Allergy & Immunology Associates of Ann Arbor
5333 McAuley Dr., Ypsilanti 734-434-3007 annarborallergy.com Runner Up: Dr. Benjamin Song, Allergy & Immunology Associates of Ann Arbor
5301 McAuley Dr., Ypsilanti 734-712-3456 stjoeshealth.org Runner Up: University of Michigan
The Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor
Family doctor
Chiropractor
St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital
Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital
Dentist/Orthodontist
Dr. Meridith Hall, DDS, Progressive Dental 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr., Ann Arbor 734-930-4022 pdadentists.com Runner Up: Dr. Katherine Kelley Orthodontics
Vision Care
Bennett Optometry
734-665-5306 Visit bennettoptometry.com/locations/ locations.htm for locations Runner Up: Ann Arbor Optometry
Dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Schwartz, MD, Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor 734-936-4054 med.umich.edu/derm Runner Up: Dr. Albert Cattell, MD, Ann Arbor Dermatology
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OB/GYN
Dr. David Marzano, MD, University of Michigan Health Systems
Pizza House
Nutritionist
Washtenaw Medicine
4200 Whitehall Dr. Suite 230, Ann Arbor 734-769-3896 ihacares.com/index.cfm/Offices/IHAPrimary PediatricsAnnArbor Runner Up: IHA Child Health
Place to give birth
Local pizza place
Midwife
Cheryl Bachman, CNM, IHA Nurse Midwives
WHAT’S UP, DOC?
375 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor 734-232-2600 Runner Up: Dr. Charles Leland, MD, Leland & Associates
Pizza House opened its Ann Arbor location in 1986 as a family-run business while operating out of an actual house! It has since grown into what you see today with traditional and Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza favorites as well as renowned Chipatis and shakes. Generations of Wolverines and Pizza House fanatics venture there after every home football game each fall. Their Buffalo Chicken Salad and Margherita Pizza are among their best menu options and their Gluten-Free pizza crust has also gotten rave reviews. Their beloved Chipati sauce has traveled across the country from New York to California for those who needed their fix, and we don’t blame them. Last year they used approximately 2.5 times the weight of the michigan marching band in pizza cheese alone. How’s that for pizza lovers?! 618 Church St., Ann Arbor 734-995-5095 Healthy fast food pizzahouse.com
Plum Market
yUMMY IN MY TUMMY Bakery
Great Harvest Bread Co. 2220 S. Main St., Ann Arbor 734-996-8890 annarbormi.greatharvestbread.com Runner Up: Dom Bakeries
Family-friendly restaurant
Zingerman's Delicatessen
422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor 734-663-3354 zingermansdeli.com Runner Up: Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern
Place to have ice cream
Mickey's Dairy Twist
751 W. Michigan Ave., Saline 734-429-4450 Runner Up: Washtenaw Dairy
375 N. Maple Rd., Ann Arbor 734-827-5000 plummarket.com Runner Up: Panera Bread
Local pizza place
Pizza House
618 Church St., Ann Arbor 734-995-5095 pizzahouse.com Runner Up: Anthony's Gourmet Pizza
Place where kids eat free
Moe's Southwest Grill
857 W. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor 734-998-0900 moes.com Runner Up: Classic Cup Cafe
Natural food store
Arbor Farms Market
2103 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor 734-996-8111 arborfarms.com Runner Up: Whole Foods
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The Dish on Being a Dad Hyman Johnson E
Here’s how four local dads celebrate Father’s Day! Being a father is hard work, yet these four dads want only one thing on the day dedicated to them: to spend time with their families. By Jeremy Rosenberg
Father to Michael, 33, (not pictured), Ryan, 23, Aaron, 19 Hometown: Ypsilanti
ach of Hyman’s sons have a different name for him. Ryan calls him Buddy. Aaron calls him Pops. Michael calls him Dad. Whatever the nickname, Hyman says that being Dad is “the greatest title a man can have.” Grown men in their own right, his sons still check in with him when a tough decision comes up. Whatever the advice, “the boys always say I love you before they get off the phone.” Hyman taught his sons to properly “represent the family” out in the world. His oldest, Michael, certainly does that as principal of Lakewood Elementary School in Ann Arbor. Ryan has an MBA, and Aaron just completed his freshman year of college. Hyman is an avid fisherman, and makes a supply list each spring. One year, his wife and sons copied the list and presented him with each item as his Father’s Day gift. “I couldn’t be richer,” he says, “couldn’t be loved more.”
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or Kevin, being a Dad means “coaching, mentoring ... being a shoulder.” Of course, with teenagers, it also means that Dad is “the guy with the money.” With college around the corner, that probably won’t change. Education is important to Kevin, and his role as mentor has meant nurturing his kids’ natural inclination to learn. Isabelle will attend the University of Michigan in the fall to study engineering, and watching her succeed in a male-oriented field is a source of pride for Kevin, as is having her want to stay close to home. “It’s a great reward… watching them transition into adults.” For the past few years, Father’s Day has meant a trip up north near Mackinac with Mitchell, a nice time for father and son bonding. His greatest Father’s Day gift? That’s easy, his wife, Mary, went into labor with Isabelle on Father’s Day in 1996.
Kevin Salley Father to Isabelle, 17 Mitchell, 15 Hometown: Ann Arbor
Christopher H Creighton Father to Hallie, 10, Kate, 8, Luke, 6 Hometown: Ypsilanti
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ndrew has embraced the change in life that comes with having young daughters. He loves it when he and his girls play soccer at the park, but is also game when they want to play dress up. Andrew sums up fatherhood quite succinctly. “Being a Dad means everything.” He is inspired by his relationship with his father and his own positive childhood experiences to create the same for his girls; that means getting outside for playtime, and taking advantage of what Ann Arbor has to offer by visiting museums and parks. The most crucial aspect of fatherhood for him is to spend time with his kids. Father’s Day for Andrew means letting his wife and daughters set the agenda. “They like the planning.” Last year they planned a trip to a Tigers game. Homemade presents from his daughters are his gifts of choice. “I love to see their faces, how proud they are.”
ow do you make a football coach melt? For EMU head coach Chris Creighton, it’s being called “Daddy” by his kids, as well as sharing their first experiences, the quiet before bed time, praying and talking about the day. Time with his kids at home after practice, “those are the precious moments you get.” During practice, Creighton has a unique no-swearing allowed policy, making it a suitable environment for his kids to visit, something he loves. The policy isn’t just about his kids, however, “I want the players to be able to articulate what they are thinking without profanity.” On Father’s Day, Creighton is happiest spending the day together as a family. He received a memorable Father’s Day gift from his wife in 2012, a trip to London, fulfilling a wish to see the Olympic games in a foreign country. The fact that Chris has a brother in London made the trip that much more enjoyable.
A Family-friendly Brewery Chelsea Alehouse Brewery 420 N. Main Street #100 Chelsea, MI 48118 Phone: 734-433-5500 Hours: Mon-Wed: 3pm-11pm; Thursday: Noon-11pm; Fri-Sat: Noon-midnight; Sunday: Noon- 9pm chelseaalehouse.com
I know what you’re thinking. I’m reviewing a brewery in a column that highlights family-friendly restaurants. Have I lost my mind? But stick with me. It turns out that the Chelsea Alehouse Brewery, located in Chelsea’s historic Clocktower Complex, is suitable for kids. Opened in late 2012, the Alehouse Brewery boasts a large dining room for families and an adults-only bar. It has an industrial feel, with exposed ceilings and polished concrete floors. Huge windows let in ample light and allow you to check out the brew tanks behind the bar. An impressive collection of mugs line one wall. There’s a pool table, darts, several arcade games, and a rack of board games and toys. A beer garden, a.k.a. patio, is also available.
An oxymoron fit for family
Although the focus is on American and English style ales, the brewery has a deli-style kitchen that serves soup, salads, sandwiches and wraps. My family arrived, famished, on a Friday night and quickly scarfed down five soft pretzels (from Dexter Bakery) with cheese dip. Like the pretzels, many items are sourced from Michigan suppliers. There are chips by La Fiesta in Hart and bread by Stone Hearth Bakery in Brooklyn. I was pleasantly surprised to see a kids’ menu featuring a cheese quesadilla, grilled cheese, PB&J, turkey and cheese sandwich, or ham and cheese sandwich. Kids’ meals cost $5 and include a drink, applesauce, and carrot and cucumber sticks. My seven-year-old daughter picked a grilled cheese with lemonade. Alas, the fresh squeezed lemonade proved too tart for her. We substituted a juice box without problem. Meanwhile, the rest of my family
Time together in the heart of Chelsea By Katy M. Clark
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Kid-friendly: Yes To avoid wait: The dining room is large and the patio is open on warmer days Noise level: Moderate Bathroom amenities: Changing tables in men’s and women’s High chairs? Yes Got milk? No, but they offer juice boxes, lemonade, and soda Kids’ menu? Yes Anything healthy for kids? All kids’ meals are served with applesauce and veggie sticks Food allergy concerns? Speak with the staff and they’ll try to accommodate your dietary needs
ordered sandwiches from the main menu: pulled pork for my husband, the Cuban for me, and a grilled cheese with bacon for my ten-year-old son. Prices ranged from $7-$9. All sandwiches are served with kettle chips and a pickle, or a side salad for an additional charge.
Devouring dinner and dessert
We relaxed in the casual setting, the kids playing darts and pool, while waiting for our food. For whatever reason, a single, busy server staffed the dining room that night and it took 20 minutes for our sandwiches to be served. This was the only blip. My son devoured his grilled cheese with bacon on a pretzel bun. His little sister, whose kid’s grilled cheese was made with plain bread, eyed his pretzel bun enviously. My husband reported that his pulled pork was smoky with a tasty BBQ sauce. My Cuban, with ham, pulled pork, bacon, Swiss cheese, pickles, and a housemade mojo sauce, was tangy. I liked the chewiness and flavor of the different meats in combination with the toasted pretzel bun, although the sandwich was a tad dry for me. I prefer more sauce. All sandwiches came with copious amounts of chips. For dessert, we indulged in candied bacon - thick cut strips covered in a sweet chewy glaze. They were an addictive combination of salty and smoky flavors. We also shared a not-too-big, warm Ghirardelli brownie with vanilla ice cream. It was rich and decadent, a yummy ending to a comfortable meal at the brewery.
Katy M. Clark is a freelance writer from Saline.
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Saturday, June 13- Monday, July 6 Multiple Locations For three fantastical weeks, Ann Arbor comes to life in the spirit of summer to celebrate arts, entertainment and social vitality in the community. The Ann Arbor Summer Festival is the highlight of the season, including indoor and outdoor concerts and Culinary Row, a gathering of delicious popup restaurants serving local fare. Families will love the endless abundance of kid-friendly activities, even hands-on art exhibits to let imaginations run wild. Every Sunday night at 7pm, the Rackham Stage hosts a Kids Rock Series, featuring family-friendly live music kids will love to dance to. Nightly from 5-8pm, make sure to bring the youngsters to the kids zone, an area hosted by community partners with fun in mind. The streets will be filled with beautiful and decorative art for weeks of family entertainment. Events are individually priced and locations vary. Tuesday-Sunday. For tickets call, 734-764-2538. For more festival information call 734-994-5999 or visit a2sf.org —MLR
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Rockhound Basics - Discover what you can learn about ancient Michigan from looking at a rock for a local quarry with Geologist Larry Bean. Registration required. 2-3:30pm. $2/person or $5/ family with State Recreation Passport. Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea. 734-475-3170. wnha.org Summer Game Preview - Visit the AADL booth at Taste of Ann Arbor for hula-hooping, sidewalk art and other fun stuff for kids. 11am-5pm. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free
2 MONDAY Make-and-Take Mondays: Not Your Typical Thai - Participants will learn how to make flavorful Thai food. This is a kids-only class, for ages 8+. Registration required. $75. Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Rd. 4:30-6:30pm. 734-645-1030. annarborcooks.com
Teens Using Drugs: Part 1 “What to Know” - Part One will provide information on understanding substance abuse problems and recognizing when a young person may be harmfully involved with alcohol/other drugs. Part 2 is on June 10. 7:30-9pm. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center Exhibition room on the first floor, 5305 Elliott Dr., Ypsilanti. 734-485-8725. teensusingdrugs.org Free The Dirty Sock Funtime Band wants YOU! - Write a brand new song with the internationally acclaimed Dirty Sock Funtime Band and you may hear them perform it at this evening’s Kids Rock concert at Top of the Park. Also on June 15. 1-2pm. Pittsfield Branch: Program Room, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. 734-327-4265. aadl.org Free
Sounds & Sights - Entertainers perform on ten separate staged areas throughout downtown Chelsea. Thursdays through August 14. Downtown Chelsea. chelseafestivals.com
Zumba Dance for a Cause - Join Peachy Fitness Zumba team to help raise money to fight childhood Leukemia. Brave seven-year-old Jase Adams and his family will receive 100 percent of the donations to help him beat cancer. There will also be raffle drawings at the event. 6-8pm. $10/ adults, $5/children. Thurston Elementary School, 2300 Prarie, Ann Arbor. peachyfitness.com
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7 SUNDAY Daddy Day at Lamaze - Dads and their kids can play in a space filled with cars, trucks, legos and lots of other building materials. 9:30-11am. $10. Lamaze Family Center, 2855 Boardwalk. 734-973-1014. lamazefamilycenter.org Solar System Live - Fly out from Earth to visit each member of the Sun’s family and learn fun facts about each of the planets in our solar system. Saturdays through
Make-and-Take Mondays: Diner Favorites - Kids will have fun making delicious diner favorites like homemade buttermilk ranch dressing and creamy tomato soup. For kids-only, ages 8+. Registration required. 4:30-6:30pm. $75. Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Rd. 734-645-1030. annarborcooks.com
10 TUESDAY Summer Reading Kickoff Show: Sing Along to the Movie Frozen Watch the movie and sing along to the songs. 2-3:45pm. Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St., Chelsea. 734-475-8732. chelsea.lib.mi.us Free
11 WEDNESDAY Smell and Tell Series: Cooking with Flavor - Learn how to make delicious pastes and sauces with fresh herbs with a fragrance expert. This event is for adults and teens grades 6+. 6:30-8:45pm. Downtown Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free
13 FRIDAY Vintage Gaming Night and Speed Run Mini-Tournament - Have fun playing with a video game console from almost every generation, yes, even a 3DO. The evening will also feature a drop in speed run tourney with prizes for the fastest in room times, awarded at the end of the night. This event is for adults and teens grades 6+. 6-8:45pm. Downtown Library,
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Zoo Enrichment Day - Help enrich the lives of selected residents of Livingston County’s only zoo, Wild Wonders Wildlife Park, by creating activities that encourage natural behaviors in captive wildlife, known in the profession as behavioral enrichment. For ages 5+. 10am. Price varies. Howell Conference & Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd., Howell. 517-546-0249. howellnaturecenter.org
15 SUNDAY Summer Game Kick-Off Concert - Enjoy the first concert in Kids Rock, a series of Sunday concerts at Top of the Park. Tonight, the Dirty Sock Funtime Band, a technicolor musical adventure, whose music videos have appeared on Nick Jr., will perform. For a weekly band lineup and other family events, visit a2sf. org. 7-8pm. Top of the Park: Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington. 734-3274265. aadl.org Free Father and Daughter/Son Day Come to the Michigan Science Center for an afternoon of exploring the world of butterflies and bugs. Kids will also be able to make a butterfly garden. Registration is required. 1-2pm & 3-4pm. Members, $10 for two/ non-members, $30 for two. Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R St., Detroit. 313-577-8400, Option 5. 313-577-8400. mi-sci.org
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18 WEDNESDAY Community Vinyasa Yoga - Come learn some of the basics of the Vinyasa style of yoga, which integrates breath with movement. For adults and teens grades 6+. Also on June 21 at 10:30am-noon. 3:305pm. Traverwood Branch: Program Room, 3333 Traverwood Dr. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free
19 THURSDAY Super Special Summer Storytime: Weird Science - Have fun with hands-on science. 10:30-11:15am. Chelsea District Library, 221 S. Main St., Chelsea. 734-475-8732. chelsea.lib.mi.us Free
Sign Language for Infants And Toddlers - Learn how to add familyfriendly American Sign Language (ASL) into songs and play, making signing easy and fun. For ages six months to two years, with an adult. No older siblings please. 10:3011:15am. Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free
20 FRIDAY Free Ice Cream Social - Come enjoy some ice cream while exploring the school and the brand new playground. 5:30-7pm. Little Blue Preschool, 113 Eighth St. 734369-2792. littlebluepreschool.com Free
21 SATURADAY Monarch Butterfly Conservation Kickoff - Have fun with games and activities that will teach participants about the life cycle of butterflies. Registration required. 1-3pm. $10. Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 734-9971553. lesliesnc.org
22 SUNDAY Youth Comic Convention: Kids Read Comics 2014 - This event brings more than seventy cartoonists and writers together for an entire weekend. The weekend promotes comics as part of means of
creative expression for kids and teens, with workshops and activities that everyone will love. Also on June 23. 12:30-6pm. Downtown Library, 343 South Fifth Ave. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free
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23 MONDAY Make a Zine Workshop - Come out and learn how to make your own zine with the guidance of local zine enthusiast, Chelsea Lonsdale. Zines are small, handmade publications that push back against the values of mainstream publishing. 5:307:30pm. Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room, 3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free Intro to Filmmaking Camp - For the kids who dream of making movies, this one-week camp is an opportunity to learn the basics of the filmmaking process by producing, directing, and editing short films in a team. Digital camcorders and computers with professional editing software will be provided. Participants just need to bring creativity and a willingness to collaborate. Through June 27.
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Kids’ Two-Day Workshop: Grill Master - Just in time for summer BBQs, kids will learn how to make delicious meals while safely using a grill. The first day will cover how to make classic dry rubs for meats and veggies, and the second class will teach about grill safety and cleaning, as well as preparing fantastic foods. Mondays This class is for kids ages 8+. Registration Yoga for Mamas Prenatal and required. Also on June 26. 9:30amPostnatal Yoga, Gentle yoga poses are 12:30pm. $120. Ann Arbor Cooks, taught to support the changes that occur 5060 Jackson Rd. 734-645-1030. during pregnancy, labor and delivery. annarborcooks.com Registration required. 10am-11:30am. $145 for 10-class pass/ $80 for 5-class FRIDAY pass/ $18 single class. Hygeia Center for Healing Arts, 220 N. Fifth Ave. DIY: Travel Journals & Adventure 734-769-6100. hygeiacenter.org Logs - Make travel journals and adventure logs for your summer travels with a Tuesdays simple book binding technique. For adults Natural Health Class, Want to know and teens grades 6+. 1-3pm. Traverwood more about natural health, remedies, Branch: Program Room, 3333 Traverwood solutions or first aid kits? Bring the kids, Dr. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free they play while you learn. Indigo Forest, 4121 Jackson Rd. 10:30-11:30am. Eggcellent Engineering - Using an 734-994-8010. theindigoforest.com Free assortment of bits and supplies, you can build a contraption to protect your real raw Tuesdays-Sundays egg from a ladder-high fall. For children Domino’s Petting Farm, Come and and teens K-8th grade. 2-3pm. Pittsfield meet the animals, stroll the trails through Branch: Program Room, 2359 Oak Valley the pasture, or visit for story time. Pony Dr. 734-327-8301. aadl.org rides are available on Saturday and Sundays from 10:30am-3:30pm. SATURDAY 10am-4pm. Price varies. Domino’s Petting Farm, 3001 Earhart Rd. 734-998-0182. Great American Backyard pettingfarm.com Campout - Families are invited to camp, hike and enjoy many nature-based proWednesdays grams at the yearly campout. Minimum Nursing Cafe, Learn all about breastof one adult per family is required. feeding with a professional lactation Registration required. Through June 29. consultant and a pot of nursing tea. 4pm-10am. $50/family campsite. Leslie 2-3pm. Indigo Forest, 4121 Jackson Rd. Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver 734-994-8010. theindigoforest.com Free Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org
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Free Dinosaur Tours, Attention dinosaur fans! Come to the museum for a short docent-led tour of the dinosaur exhibits. Registration required. 2pm. Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave. 734-764-0478. lsa.umich.edu/ummnh Free
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Critter Open House, Get up close and personal with native and exotic animals. Noon-3pm. Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org Free
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