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Ready, S et, Summer! p9

A Running Start Helping young local entrepreneurs get their start, P17

Red Brick Kitchen A Family-Friendly Gem in Downtown Dexter, P20

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Volume 24 • Issue 4 April 2018

April

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A Running Start

Workshop series offers training for young entrepreneurs

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By April Huard

These camps are ready to rock your kid’s summer. P9

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departments Ann Arbor favorites

community snapshots

what’s briefly happening

new kids

exceptional families

tween the lines

healthy families 18 parent profile 19 growing-up online 19 calendar 21 marketplace 23

commentary

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April

Making it Easier for Women in Recovery

Free childcare during AA and Alanon meetings By Trilby Becker

[Always online] Preschool and Childcare Guide

Let us help you plan your child’s special day!

BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY GUIDE GUIDE

most read online 1. 10 Fun Family Day Trips

A Family-Friendly Gem in Downtown Dexter

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Birthday Guide

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What decays faster? Sunday, April 22 is Earth Day. More than 1 billion people, in 192 countries around the world, will gather to care for and honor our planet. To help kids get excited about caring for the earth this month we’re giving away this earthfocused toy, Nancy B’s Science Club® Garbage to Gardens Compost Kit & Decomposition Book. Kids will be able to explore what decays faster— a banana peel or a Styrofoam cup? Find out with this transparent composting kit, designed just for kids! The kit includes a clear compost container with two compartments and a removable divider, two 3x magnifiers, two write-on/wipeoff boards, and a lid with air holes. Enter by the last day of the month for a chance to win!

2. Hop Into Spring: Egg Hunts And Easter Bunnies 3. Six Things To Know About Homeschooling in Washtenaw County

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On the cover Lillian Duke, Livonia, 3 Food: noodles Book: Charlie and Lola Activity: dancing. Photo by Lesliey Mason Photography

CORRECTION The article Hop Into Spring in our March issue was written by our dedicated writer Raegan Nelson. We regret that we didn’t credit her with the story!

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An inside look at what we’re loving for parents this month

KIDS HOROSCOPE

A hug for teeth

From the creators of the parentbeloved NoseFrida Snotsucker comes SmileFrida the ToothHugger, an innovative new take on a toothbrush with a unique triple-angle brush design that attacks plaque fast by hugging teeth and cleaning all sides at once. Specially designed with little brushers in mind, the easy-to-hold SmileFrida is gentle on sensitive gums. $12.99

March 20 -April 19 By Kimmie Rose

Peas and carrots

A staff pick at Literati, the charming book Carrot and Pea: An Unlikely Friendship by Morag Hood celebrates embracing differences. The story tells a tale of Colin, who is tall. He’s orange, and he’s a carrot. He’s nothing like Lee, a round green pea. Colin can’t do any of the things Lee and his pea pals can do. How can Colin and Lee ever be friends? $16.99 literatibookstore.com

Your little Aries is strong-willed and motivated and also your little energizer bunny! Your little Aries Ram will be especially anxious this month as spring yields its welcoming ways to their little adventurist mind. This child is tired of being cooped up in the house and anxious to get outside and find trees to climb and dirt to dig! As they are staring out the window and bouncing up and down ready to burn extra energy; it’s going to be a challenge to harness their “ I am going to go out and do this now with our without you, energy.” Teach your little Aries that nature and humans can cooperate during this changing of the seasons. Teach them why everything outside is changing and how they can help you prepare the yard so they can burn their adventurous energy. This is a great month to teach your little Aries patience and discernment for everything in life!

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Editorial

Assignment Editor Laura Eliason (laura@annarborfamily.com) Diagon Alley. Calendar Estar Cohen (calendar@annarborfamily.com) Mendl’s Bakery (Grand Budapest Hotel). Associate Editor Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Arkham. Contributing Writers Laura Eliason, Kimmie Rose, Mary Rose Kulczak, Julie Sturza, David Sturza, Donna Iadipaolo, April Huard, Estar Cohen, Trilby Becker, Heidi Hotchkin Harris

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Advertising Sales Manager Amy Ressler Rough (arough@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Hang with Tattoo on Fantasy Island. Sales Coordinator Jenny Leach (sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Narnia. Sales/ Classifieds Catherine Bohr (classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Hogwarts.

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Sharing joy

Seeds of Happiness are leftover lumps of clay (stay with us here) that have been created into little smiles. Handmade in the USA, these little clay “seeds” come in several colors and are meant to be given out to friends, family or even strangers who are going through hard times and need a little smile. Their creator, Mark Borella, hopes that everyone will help him spread seeds of happiness. Sold individually, the little seeds come with a story card explaining their origin. $2 catchingfireflies.com

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Celebrate Earth Day!

The Leslie Science Center’s Earth Day event is a great way to get outside, learn about nature, and meet wild animals like the Golden Eagle. So grab your kids, put on an animal costume, and come join the fun! This free event features a costume parade, a musical show by Joe Reilly and Friends, and interactive displays from over 30 local organizations. Take a hike through the Black Pond Woods with a field educator, watch a live animal presentation of species from near and far, and learn about how to be a Great Citizen of Planet Earth. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own water bottle, carpool, bus, bike, or walk to the festival. Sunday April 22. 12-4pm Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553 lesliesnc.org/a2earthday Free

Free parking for Farmers Market patrons

Kerrytown is about to get a much-needed makeover. The City and the Downtown Development Authority are spending millions of dollars to redesign 5th Avenue and Detroit Street by the Farmers Market and Community High, one of Ann Arbor’s most highly trafficked areas and considered by many to be the heart of the city. The construction is scheduled to begin in early April and finish in November. A number of parking spaces near the market will be out of service during construction, so the DDA will allow free parking in the Ann/Ashley garage on Saturdays from 7am to 3pm through November. For more information, go to a2gov.org or call 734-794-6000

Expansions coming to Ann Arbor Public Schools

As Ann Arbor grows, so do Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS). The 2018-2019 school year brings a host of expansions: Young 5s will be added at A2 STEAM, Angell, Bach (one Y5-K combo class), and Wines Elementary Schools. AAPS will extend and enhance Project Lead the Way to include Young 5s. At Freeman School, AAPS will debut an environmental education learning center, designated to offer exploratory learning for all PK-12th students as well as to incorporate farm-to-school and other activities that connect children to the natural world. Huron High School will launch the International Baccalaureate Career Program for 11th and 12th graders who want to explore careers in automotive, business/marketing and engineering. Visit boarddocs.com and see the 2018-2020 program enhancements.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

Ann Jingwo Lin, an Ann Arbor father of two, got a nice break when he won $3,000 worth of future college tuition in the Michigan Education Trust’s (MET) monthly “How We MET” Sweepstakes drawing. The MET program is celebrating its 30th anniversary by awarding a total $30,000 in pre-paid tuition vouchers to 10 families in 2018 (one per month). The MET program locks future tuition at any of the state’s public universities and colleges at today’s rates. To enter the sweepstakes go to MET 4Collage.com or call 800-MET-4-KID for more information.

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Text and Learn

Get fun, easy ideas for activities to do with your young children by text! Parents in Washtenaw County with children five and under can sign up for two to three text messages a week with creative things to do with their children at home through the Ypsilanti District Library’s TALK text message service, which also includes free local events and resources for families with young children. The three ways to sign up are text TALK to 77453; visit texttolearn.com and fill out the online form; or drop by the library and fill out a paper form.

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILIES for parents of children with special needs

Ruby’s Makery

The new light-filled, high ceilinged brick arts studio, for teens and children on Main Street in historic downtown Dexter, inspires creativity and a sense of well-being. While the studio offers classes, camps, birthday parties and more, children are also encouraged to drop in and explore materials in a loose, unstructured way. A recent class, structured as a three-session workshop, had children 7-11 design the decor for a pre-made dollhouse using a variety of fun materials.

My Child Has Autism

The University of Michigan offers services for autism spectrum disorder By Heidi Alene Harris

When you have a child with autism, finding support is vital to the health of your family. The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF), through the UM’s Mary A. Rackham Institute, offers services for autism spectrum disorder with diagnosis and treatment therapy sessions. If you have a child who has been diagnosed with autism and are looking for supportive treatment services or if you have a child who may be on the autism spectrum, but lack a diagnosis, this is the place to go.

Ruby’s Markery, 8118 Main St. Dexter rubytalulastudio.com

A virtual universe

Briarwood Mall recently welcomed a lively new retailer on the leading edge of entertainment: Dreamgate Virtual Reality, Michigan’s first multiplayer, freeroaming wireless virtual reality arcade. Up to four players don headsets, step into a custom-built arena and encounter an alternate universe. If fending off zombies and battling killer robots is your idea of fun, then this experience is for you!

Introducing frosty and tasty

Briarwood is also hosting a new concept in ice cream in the Sears Court. ICE-NY artisans pour a premium ice cream base onto a metal plate kept at a frosty 15 degrees below zero, then add your choice of ingredients— everything from fresh fruit to candy— and use metal paddles to smash the ingredients together. In two minutes, the ice cream is scraped into rolls and served. ICE NY, Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Cir. 734-769-9610 icenyicecream.com Dreamgate Virtual Reality, Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Cir. 734-926-5226 dreamgatevr.com

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Finding the right help Ypsilanti residents Mark and Kathy Fisk have been taking their son Anthony to UCCF where he has attended Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services once a week. Enrolled in ABA therapy services since he was in elementary school, Anthony is now in ninth grade at Huron High School, the Fisks attribute much of Anthony’s growth and improvement to the treatment he has received at UCCF. “Starting out, we experienced challenging behaviors with (Anthony) but when we started with the therapy sessions at UCCF, we noticed those issues subsided,” Mark Fisk explained. “Not only behavioral improvements, but cognitive improvements as well. He is still cognitively and developmentally delayed, but he has improved so much since he has been involved in the program.” The UCCF treatment approach Kristen Kalymon, the new program manager for UCCF’s University of Michigan Autism Consultation and Treatment service (ACTS) program, recently came from The Kennedy Krieger Institute at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Kalymon intends to grow the programs offered at UCCF while continuing the current services offered to support children and families with autism. Kalymon described three main services currently offered: 1. Approved Autism Evaluation Center (AAEC): Children can be assessed through a formal autism evaluation with psychologists. This formal evaluation can qualify children for insurance coverage and benefits. Fisk

explained the importance of getting a formal evaluation for your child with autism: “Get the diagnosis for autism in order for your insurance company to pay for the therapy. If you can, get the services as soon as possible. We were fortunate that we did that.” 2. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Services: ABA is a 20-40 hour per week evidence-based treatment therapy between the child and a skilled therapist. Fisk explained the success his son Anthony had when he attended ABA therapy sessions at UCCF: “ABA is smoothing out unwanted behavior patterns of the child and puts the focus on making solutions to create more positive behavior patterns in the future. Anthony has made great strides since he has been in the ABA program.” 3. Ongoing parent and child therapy services: Teaching parents how to manage behaviors that are often displayed by children on the autism spectrum, including externalizing behaviors such as aggression and tantrums, internalizing behaviors such as anxiety and depression, and skill building such as toilet training, sleeping or eating. Therapy sessions are tailored to the specific needs of the individual child and family. These sessions are typically one-on-one therapy with a licensed psychologist, parents and the child. Early intervention Both Fisk and Kalymon pointed out the importance of getting your child services as early as possible. “It is our goal to offer support for families in a variety of ways through ongoing parent and children therapy services, or parent management training,” Kalymon explained. “We try to tailor (our approach) to the specific needs of the individual families, and as early as possible.” Services at UCCF are offered for children as young as 12 months old. To learn more about the services and how to enroll your child, visit mari.umich.edu/uccf/ autism-spectrum-disorders or call (734) 764-9466.

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advice for parents with children 10-16

Die-in at Liberty Plaza

Local students lie down to advocate for gun control by Karen Smyte

Honor. Educate. Act. Sarah Lewis had clear goals for the “Die-in” protest against gun violence she spearheaded on March 3rd, at Ann Arbor’s downtown Liberty Plaza. Inspired by the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas student protest in D.C. after the shooting in their Parkland, Florida school February 14th, the Pioneer junior said she, “wanted to do something similar, and not only to have people lie down, but also to have opportunities for people to become engaged and take actions to make change.” Civic engagement the key to change Before and after the “Die-in,” student speakers and local officials advocated for stricter gun regulations, and for all present to become engaged in civic life – both those of voting age and those not yet 18. Meg Goldberg, a Pioneer junior and coorganizer of the event said, “Although this is a visual representation, we want people to take action because that is the way to really make change.” The League of Women Voters helped people register to vote, but as Lewis stated, “if you can’t register to vote, there are pamphlets with information on how to contact your local and national government and elected officials to make your voices heard.” Informational tables from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Washtenaw Youth Initiative and Michigan Coalition for the Prevention of Gun Violence dotted the plaza during the rally. In addition, Dr. Sonya Lewis was present representing the event host Physicians for the Prevention of Gun Violence. Why should school be a dangerous place? Liam Keating, a Skyline Senior, spoke about the juxtaposition between public opinion and congress. “While it’s im8

Atticus Tanguay, Junior at Pioneer High School.

Josie Leydenfrost, Junior at Pioneer High School. portant to make sure people are safe in schools and enact policies to do so,” he explained. Why should school be a dangerous place? There needs to be policies enacted at a higher level that aren’t only about securing schools, but securing our country.” Lewis stressed the event wasn’t about repealing the second amendment, but rather “making sure these weapons of war and mass killings are not getting into the hands of dangerous people.” What does she think won’t help? “Teachers with guns. That would be awful.” Note: As part of a national movement, Washtenaw County high school students organized a walkout to protest gun violence in schools on Wednesday, March 14, lasting 17 minutes in honor of the 17 victims of the Parkland shooting to protest Congress’ inaction on gun regulations. In addition, a local March For Our Lives took place on Saturday, March 24.

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Lizzie Williams, Junior at Pioneer High School.

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Humane Society of Huron Valley Camps 3100 Cherry Hill Rd. humaneed@hshv.org hshv.org/camppaws

Camp PAWS, Jr (Pets Are Worth Saving): Age Range: 4-5 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:5 Dates/Times: June 11-15, Monday-Friday, 9am–noon June 11-15 Cost: $115 What to Expect: Five fun-filled mornings that will surely make your tail wag! Young campers will enjoy stories, games and crafts focused on how to care for and respect our animal friends. And they’ll get to visit the adoptable animals, too—including kittens, dogs, rabbits and small mammals. HSHV will provide a small snack each day.

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Ready, Set, Summer!

These camps are ready to rock your kid’s summer

Daycroft Discovery Days 1095 N. Zeeb Rd. 734-930-0333 daycroft.org (click on the Programs tab)

Age Range: Preschool-Grade 8 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:12 Dates/Time: 9 weeks, June 18-August 17. from 9am-4:30pm. Free before-camp care is from 8-9 am. After-camp care available until 5 pm for a small fee. Cost: $245 to $295 for one week, depending on the subject of the camp. What to Expect: Creative exploration of art, STEM, robotics, martial arts, baking, chess, theater, LEGO building, dance, and world culture themes in addition to sprinkler water activities.

CampPurrs Animal Photography

Tiny Lions Lounge and Adoption Center Cat Café 5245 Jackson Rd. humaneed@hshv.org tinylions.org/camppurrs Age range: 12-27 Staff/camper ratio: 1:6 Dates/times: Mondays for 4 weeks, July 9-30. Mondays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 - 10 a.m.-noon – ages 12-14 Mondays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 - 1-3 p.m. – ages 15-17 Cost: $125 What to expect: Catastic fun! Join professional photographer Anne Savage to learn tips, tricks and techniques to getting great animals of photos. We’ll have the whole Tiny Lions cat café to ourselves to practice taking beautiful and fun photos of the friendly felines. We’ll provide one small snack during the program; participants are encouraged to bring water bottles and any alternative snacks needed due to allergies or dietary restrictions. That’s cool!: Anywhere from 9-20 cats will be wandering around the “campsite.”

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Saline Parks & Recreation Kids Camp

Ann Arbor YMCA 400 West Washington St. annarborymca.org 734-996-9622

Saline Rec Center 1866 Woodland Dr., Saline cityofsaline.org/parks 734-429-3502

Ages: 5-16 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:8 Dates & Times: The Ann Arbor YMCA offers eleven weeks of full and half-day camps for kids ages 5–16 at the downtown Ann Arbor YMCA facility and at Camp Birkett on Silver Lake in Pinckney. Weekly sessions of Camp Birkett run from June 18-August 31. Camp Al-Gon-Quian, a co-ed overnight camp for ages 8-16 on Burt Lake in northern Michigan, has one and two-week sessions running from June 23-August 26, with a four day mini-camp for youth ages 6-10. Registration for all camps is available on the Ann Arbor YMCA website. Cost: Price varies. Financial assistance is available. What to Expect: The Ann Arbor YMCA strives to foster kids’ curiosity. Rooted in caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, The Y’s holistic approach works wonders, preparing kids for life one fantastic summer at a time. The Y is a place where everyone belongs and can be themselves while engaging in new experiences, building new skills and making new friends. Camp Birkett, an ACA-accredited program, provides a traditional camp experience (transportation to and from Ann Arbor available), and is the perfect place for your child to explore the summer outdoors. The Y also has a wide variety of sports and specialty camps from Physics to Fishing or Bowling to Basketball as well as service-learning opportunities and more for teens. Pre and post care is offered for campers at the downtown Ann Arbor location. The full brochure of offerings is at annarborymca.org. That’s Cool!: The Y has several opportunities for teens ages 12-16, including Babysitter Boot Camp, Teen Adventure: a traditional full-day camp where each day teens travel and embark on new adventures including river trips, and challenge courses, Bizology: a perfect camp for young entrepreneurs and innovative problem solvers, and Media Madness, a hands-on opportunity for teens to create social change in their community through the art of video production. They also have the award-winning Youth Volunteer Corps program which offers service-learning opportunities all summer long.

studio3pac.com 6885 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor (734) 424-9705

Wild Swan Theater 6175 Jackson Rd. 734-995-0530 wildswantheater.org Ages: 4-10; however camps are catered to certain age groups.

Ages: 5-12

Staff/Camper Ratio: No more than 1:6

Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:10

Dates & Times:

Dates & Times: Monday-Friday, June 18-August 31 from 7am-6pm

June 25-29: Adventures in Space, 9:30am-12:30pm

Cost: The best value is to sign up for the full week. The weekly rate is $195 for Rec Center members, $235 for non-members. Sign up early and save an additional $15 per week. Sibling discounts are also available on weekly rates. For those families who need a little more flexibility, single day registrations are available: $50/$65 per-day.

July 9-13: Let’s Laugh, 9:30am-12:30pm

What to Expect: Campers who attend the Saline Parks & Rec Summer Camp can expect an action filled summer full of friends and fun. We will swim, create, explore and play. With the camp based out of the Saline Rec Center and Tefft Park, there are endless opportunities for games and activities. Parents can expect an exceptional program that is fun, flexible, affordable and led by trained and enthusiastic staff. For a schedule of weekly activities, weekly field trips as well as the parent handbook and camper forms, go to cityofsaline.org/parks.

August 6–August 10: Around the World, 10am-12pm

That’s Cool!: Camper favorites each year include the annual egg drop contest, sand castle building contests, dance parties, ga-ga ball tournaments and our field trips!

Randazzo Dance Summer Dance Camps

Randazzo Dance 4569 Washtenaw Ave. 734-477-9350 randazzodance.com (register through website)

July 16–July 20: Ferdinand the Bull, 9:30am-12:30pm July 23–July 27: African Arts, 9:30am-12:30pm July 30–August 3: Under the Sea, 10am-12pm August 13–August 17: Stories from the Rainforest, 9:30am-12:30pm Cost: $125-$175 What to Expect: Wild Swan Theater drama camps are fun experiences where kids can feel safe and comfortable exploring the imaginative world of theater. Our main goal is that every camper has a great time cultivating their creativity and leaves camp feeling successful. With a new theme every week, activities will include warm-ups, theater games, and improvisations that bring people together in a nurturing, memorable way. Some weeks will also include craft activities such as making props and costume pieces. That’s Cool!: Each week culminates in a special performance created, costumed, and designed by the campers for their friends and family!

Ann Arbor Rec & Ed Camps

Staff/Camper Ratio:1:5

1515 S Seventh St. (camp office) aarecedcamps.com 734-994-2300

Dates & Times: July 24 - August 16, 2018 Various sessions throughout the Summer

Ages: 3-17 Staff/Camper Ratio: 2:24

Cost: $50-$85 per two or three day session, discounted rates apply when you register for multiple sessions.

Dates & Times: June 18 - August 31, 9am-4pm, extended care available until 5:30pm or 6pm depending on the camp.

What to Expect:Randazzo Dance camps are great experience for kids who are new to dance as well as for kids who have danced before. Come feel safe and comfortable exploring the creative movement of dance as well as musical theater and hip-hop.

Cost: Varies. A 1/2-day 4-day camp can be $69, up to a full day 5-day camp of $359/wk.

Ages: 3-10; however camps are catered to certain age groups.

Dance, Music, & Theater (ages 2-18) Recreational & Competitive Classes Full Summer schedule of classes 2 weeks of Themed Summer Camps

Camp DoYaWanna

Dance alongside some of your favorite characters and sing some of your favorite broadway songs as we explore the wonderful world of dance. Our main goal is that every camper has a great time dancing and making new friends. With a new theme every session, activities will include a dance lesson, theme based games and crafts as well as a snack. That’s Cool!:With our fun themes kids and parents can pick what fits their interests best. You will sing and dance to some of your favorite broadway and Disney songs.

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What to Expect: Ann Arbor Rec & Ed camps’ goal is for every camper to feel at home at camp. All of Rec & Ed’s art, science, and academic camps are capped at 24 children and divided into age-appropriate groups. There’s magic and learning in their new science, S.T.E.A.M. and reading & writing camps and a tasting adventure in the cooking & baking camps. Sports camps range from baseball to soccer to volleyball and include swimming every day with KidSport and A2Sports. Preschoolers can also grow and learn in their new sports and S.T.E.A.M. camps. Fun Fact: Rec & Ed has had summer camp programming for over 30 years! They have also partnered with the Ann Arbor Police Department for many years to bring Safety Town to Ann Arbor children.

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Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center 2960 Washtenaw Ave.| 734-971-6355 Independence Lake County Park 3200 Jennings Rd., Whitmore Lake | 734-449-4437 Rolling Hills County Park 7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti 734-484-9676 | parks.ewashtenaw.org Age Range: Grade 1-age 11 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:10 Dates/Time: One week sessions start June 18 and run Monday-Friday, 9:15am-4:15pm. One hour of precare and postcare are available for an additional fee. Cost: $150-$165 per-week, depending on camp location What to Expect: Washtenaw County Parks offers three camps featuring age-appropriate activities and exciting learning experiences. Your child will have the opportunity to participate in swimming, nature hikes, craft projects, games and more. The fee includes a t-shirt, park entrance, a Friday snack and hotdog lunch. Visit parks.ewashtenaw.org for more information. That’s Cool!: Be sure to pack their bathing suit, towel, water shoes, goggles, and Coast Guard approved life vest — we swim every day!

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A LOSS OF SIGHT, NEVER A LOSS OF VISION

SUMMER DAY CAMP Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex

July 16-20, 2018, 9:30am to 4:00pm

Beep Baseball  Arts & Crafts Goal Ball  Swimming  Life Skills Email for more info or call:

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586-945-06597 campabilitiesmichigan.org

Washtenaw County Parks Summer Day Camps • Offering camp at three lOcatiOns fOr children Grade 1 through age 11 • One-week sessiOns starting June 18th Monday-Friday ∙ 9:15am-4:15pm (One-hour pre- or post-care available for extra fee) For more information: Independence Lake County Park 734.449.4437 ∙ $150/week, 9 weeks 3200 Jennings Rd., Whitmore Lake

Group games, arts and crafts, nature programs, fishing, swimming, and more!

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center 734.971.6355 ∙ $165/week, 8 weeks 2960 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor (Includes 2 field trips; $10 discount for annual members) Rolling Hills County Park 734.484.9676 $150/week, 10 weeks 7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti Twp.

(Fee includes T-shirt, park entrance, and Friday hot dog lunch)

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Camp Dexter

Bates Elementary 2704 Baker Road, Dexter dexterschools.org/campdexter 734-424-4180 ext. 1302

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1138 Five Mile Rd, Whitmore Lake Doubleheq.com 248-231-4838 Ages:5-16 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1: 5 Dates & Times: Weekly programs offered June 18th thru August 17th. Daily camp hours are 8:30am-4pm. Cost: $415 What to Expect: Our theme is “Own a horse for a week”. Each rider will take part in the typical process of owning a horse: feeding, cleaning, riding, and grooming. Each week also features over 25 hours of planned ride time. Fun Fact: The camp emphasizes leadership, responsibility and safety. For those campers that want to try, we also set a goal to have them swimming with their horse by the end of the week.

Dates & Times: June 18 through August 17, except June 25-29 and August 6-10, when we offer Camp Invention. Camp is 8:45am-3:15pm with before care starting at 7:30am and after care ending at 6pm. Cost: Early bird fees (though May 4): $220/ week, $200/week for siblings, or $55/day. After May 4: $240/week or $220/week siblings, or $60/day. What to Expect: Camp Dexter is a traditional day camp offering weekly themes, indoor and outdoor games, swimming, crafts and board games, local walking trips to the library and parks, and weekly field trips including destinations such as museums, zoos, water parks, a baseball game, and more! Sign up for full weeks or a minimum of three days per week. Students are grouped by age and staff are CPR and First Aid certified. Download registration forms from their website. Early bird pricing is available through May 4. Fun Fact: Camp Dexter is located within walking distance to seven parks, a wonderful library, and the border-to-border trail!

Honey Creek Summer Camp

1735 S. Wagner Rd. honeycreekschool.org/summer-program 734-994-2636 x 2240 Age Range: 4yrs 9mos-13yrs Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:10 Dates & Times: June 20-August 24 from 8am-6pm; Additional Specialty Camps from 8:30am-2pm, 8:30am-11:30am and from 12:30-3:30pm Cost: $55/day for the 8am-6pm day camp. Specialty Camps are $280/week for full-day camps (8:30am-2pm) and $180/week for half-day camps (8:30-11:30am and 12:30-3:30pm). Before/After/Lunch care is available for an extra charge in our summer day camp program for specialty campers who need extended care. What to Expect: Spend your summer having outdoor adventures, defeating dark wizards, creating artistic masterpieces, completing mythological quests, conducting crazy science experiments, and making new friends! Daily swimming and weekly field trips are included to enhance the summer celebration. Honey Creek offers something for everyone, whether you come for a day, a week, or the entire summer. Flexible scheduling, themed weeks, and specialty camps help you customize your summer to fill your child’s days with FUN. Specialty camps include: Theatre; Band; Jewelry Making; Earthwork Art; Environmental Ed-ventures; K-2 Crafting; and Lego Storytelling, Newspaper Geometry, Junkyard Wars: Chain Reactions and Marble Mazes with Brain Monkeys. Fun Fact: Honey Creek Summer Camp was voted #1 Summer Day Camp in 2017 by Ann Arbor Family Magazine readers. Thank you!

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St. Paul Ann Arbor Summer Camps

495 Earhart Rd. 734-665-0604 school.stpaulannarbor.org/ news-events/summer-camp-2017 rpotts@stpaulannarbor.org Age Range: Completed Kindergarten - Grade 8 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:15 or less Dates/Times: June 18 - August 17 Cost: A range between $100 (half-day) and $275 (full-day) What to Expect: Exciting half-day and full-day camps for all ages and all interests! Their adventurous camps include golf, Minecraft, Flipside Art, robotics, basketball, volleyball, computer coding, chess, Harry Potter, German theater, and even a traditional American outdoor camp! That’s Cool!: They have one of a kind camps found nowhere else! Camps are taught by energetic teachers, parents and professionals who are passionate about their programs. They also offer the flexibility of half- and fullday classes in a variety of areas like science, sports, technology and art.

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Sessions begin in June and run through August. Prices, ages, and camp themes vary. Most kids only dream of spending a full week at the Zoo, but fortunately for Toledoarea children, the Toledo Zoo offers a huge variety of camps featuring fun games and activities, live animal visitors, and cool crafts. Camps are divided by age: 4-5 year olds (9am-noon, $135 for members and $160 non-members), 6-10 year olds (9am-3pm, $180 for members and $230 for nonmembers), experience camps for 6-10 year olds (9am-3pm, $195 for members and $245 for non-members), experience camps for 1115 year olds ($300 for members and $350 for non-members), and fishing camps for 9-10 year olds ($300 for members and $350 for non-members). In addition, Encore! week offers individual, themed classes each day to give kids 6-10 years old a unique experience.

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A Running Start

Workshop series offers training for young entrepreneurs By April Huard

Two years ago, Debra Power had an epiphany. While volunteering with a local Girl Scout troop she realized that this group of third graders had some surprisingly viable business ideas which led her to wonder what kind of entrepreneurial visions middle-school and high-school students might have. That was the beginning of Running Start, an entrepreneurial workshop for youth. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Power has been the president and owner of Power Marketing Research in Ann Arbor for the past 17 years and also has years of experience working in nonprofits and economic development. In August 2017, she began talking with some colleagues about creating a workshop for teaching important entrepreneurial skills. Power soon devised the program that will launch its first cohort April 21. Entrepreneurial process Running Start is a series of four workshops, each two hours long, that guides both middle-school and high-school students through a progressive exposure to skills needed for starting their own businesses. The 25 participants in each age group, broken down between middle school and high school, will begin with ideation and then work through testing, marketing and pitching their businesses. Power emphasizes that the teens do not need to have an idea in order to register for the workshop. “Part of the process is coming up with an idea. The ideas will bubble up as they walk through the process,” she says. Power’s target audience for this pilot program is “any student who is interested in gaining critical life skills.” Those skills include understanding how to be creative, to be a problem solver, and to be a critical thinker— skills that are “imperative no matter what job a student will have.” Mentor-led learning Since Running Start stresses the use of mentors to lead and guide participants through the program, Power has recruited an impressive group of Washtenaw County business leaders and entre-

Debra Power has a passion for guiding young entrepreneurs preneurs to deliver presentations and to work with students, including representatives from Ann Arbor Spark, Zingerman’s Cornman Farms, Bodman, NewFoundry, Inovo Group and many others. Also included in the mentor group are two peer mentors, teens Naja Prince and Abi Middaugh, who have both started their own successful businesses, who set a powerful example for aspiring entrepreneurs. At the end of the four-week session, students will have a completed workbook, which Power explains is essentially a business plan: “This will be sophisticated enough to take to a bank for a loan or to use when applying to college or middle college.” It will include sales goals, a startup budget, a logo and a business card, among other elements. For students who have viable ideas, Power envisions intense workshopping with a small group of students as a possible next step. Scholarships available Power hopes that after completing Running Start, young entrepreneurs will have the ability to say,“It’s within me to do this.” She says, “I want students to look at opportunities and never say, ‘I’m not sure I can do this.’” Running Start April 21, 28, May 5, 12 $99 (Need-based scholarships are available. To apply, go online). GO Where Meetings Matter, 4735 Washtenaw Ave. running-start.biz

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Cupcakes or green beans? Let’s face it. When given the option, kids may pick the less healthy choice. With obesity quickly becoming one of the biggest health threats facing children today, parents are desperate for information that will help them with daily food dilemmas. How can we talk to our children about healthy foods and lifestyles? Direct imperatives In a recent University of Michigan study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 237 mothers and children ages 4 to 8 were given a four-minute window of time to taste test both healthy and not-so-healthy foods. Over 90 percent of the time, mothers of obese children tended to use direct commands to prevent children from choosing junk food over healthy alternatives. Lead author of the study, Dr. Megan Pesch, M.D., a developmental and behavioral pediatrician at University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, found that the conversations that parents have with their children about food can have positive and negative impacts. “There’s a lot in the literature that says not to restrict. If you say ‘No’ too often, it could lead to giving your child a complex, or tongue child developing unhealthy eating habits. What our study did find was that mothers of kids with obesity did use direct commands more often. They are intervening more, even though the guidelines say not to.”

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Choosing tone and language more carefully Parents are encouraged to have conversations with children about foods and healthy lifestyles, but to be sensitive when choosing the tone and language to convey the message. “When a mother says ‘Don’t eat that cupcake,’ she can say it in a nice way. It’s not necessarily just what they say, but how they say it. A mother can say it in a supportive, guiding, nurturing way and not yell or be harsh with her child,” Pesch suggested. In the future, Pesch hopes to research methods that will have a positive impact on children as it relates to obesity, not just for their physical health but for their emotional health as well. For more information on preventing and managing childhood obesity, visit the American Academy of Pediatrics webpage at HealthyChildren.org.

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Making YouTubeKids Safer for Kids By Carolyn Jabs

May DeLosh and one of the colorful murals at her Chinese Preschool

A Passion for Bilingual Education

May Delosh brings Chinese to Ann Arbor preschoolers by April Huard

In May’s Chinese Preschool and Daycare on Packard, brightly colored murals cover the walls of each room— a scene from a favorite book, panda bears, shapes and letters. May DeLosh, the school’s owner and director, proudly points out and explains the significance of each mural. After three years of planning, the preschool opened in August 2017 and is a dream come true for DeLosh. DeLosh laughs when she thinks back to when she first arrived in the United States from China 20 years ago: “My English was so bad. On the airplane, I could only understand the word ‘juice.’” DeLosh had studied English in China, but only from a textbook, so she could read very well but had little exposure to native English speakers.

Kids love videos— the sillier the better. And it’s a rare parent who hasn’t used them to secure a little quiet time. Today YouTube is, by far, the largest source of videos of all kinds. When they created an app for children in 2015, many parents assumed the content would be carefully curated and reliably child-friendly. Much of it is. YouTubeKids lets young children happily swipe through a vast collection of content, much of it featuring familiar characters like PAW Patrol to educational clips from sources like PBS Kids.

Q&A with May Delosh Favorite park in Ann Arb or: I prefer Buhr Park because there are so many different activities for kids like tennis, a sandbox and a playground. The kids can always find something fun to do there. Favorite children’s book : I like Dr. Seuss. His words and pic tures are great for children. Best place to get Chines e food in Ann Arbor: Evergreen Res taurant on Plymouth Rd. ser ves real Chi nese food with lots of vegetables. Best place to grab coffee or tea: Sweetwaters has ver y good tea!

together. “It’s like weightlifting for the brain,” DeLosh says. At the preschool, the staff speaks as much Chinese as possible. Songs, circle time, and other activities are presented in both English and Chinese. Children are prepared academically for kindergarten when they leave May’s, but they also have a strong exposure to Chinese, which can benefit them for years to come. This approach to bilingual education has worked for DeLosh’s own two sons. Only 7 when he moved to the U.S., her older son couldn’t understand anything but “hello” and “goodbye,” but he quickly picked up English while DeLosh spoke A dream comes true Chinese to him at home. Her younger son, DeLosh, now ready to fulfill her dream born in America, is fluent in Chinese. Acof owning a preschool and daycare center, cording to May, both boys have benefited purchased the Packard Rd. property in greatly from learning both English and 2014. It took three years to meet all of the Chinese. state regulations and to convert the house May DeLosh has high hopes for her to a safe, supportive space for children. students. “I want them to be happy, and “After three years, I felt so lucky to open a second language helps you to be happy. this daycare center. I didn’t give up beYou can explore more of the world with the Chinese language,” she states. May cause this is my passion,” she explains. fulfills that hope at her preschool, a bright, Benefits of the Chinese language cheerful space where the youngest can DeLosh’s preschool is bilingual because learn the Chinese language. she knows that learning Chinese is good Learn more about May’s Chinese Preschool and for children’s brains: it’s a tonal language, Daycare at mayschineseschool.com which makes both sides of the brain work The road to her passion Teaching is DeLosh’s passion. A history teacher in China, she began working at Ann-Hua Chinese School in Ann Arbor soon after she arrived. After pursuing an accounting degree and working part-time in that field, DeLosh, knowing she was meant to be an educator, obtained a child development associate (CDA) certificate from Eastern Michigan University and opened a home daycare in Ann Arbor. In 2013, May earned a master’s degree in early childhood education with a focus in second-language research from EMU.

Screening Content But mixed into this video stew is user-created content with enormous variation in subject and quality. A small percentage include bizarre and even traumatizing images, sometimes of those same beloved characters doing lewd and violent things. How does this happen? Google uses artificial intelligence to decide whether a video is suitable for children. Although AI has come a long way, it doesn’t always spot problems that would be glaringly obvious to people. In its defense, Google warns that children may encounter inappropriate content and asks that parents flag such material so other kids won’t see it.Google also keeps changing its policies in an effort to stay ahead of so-called bad actors, but often it seems the robots and their handlers are playing catch-up. Commercial Messages Even when content is properly curated, parents need to be aware that children see a lot of commercial messages on YouTubeKids. The Red subscription may be free of paid advertising, but children still have access to entire channels created by companies like Hasbro or McDonalds. Unfortunately, the parental controls for YouTubeKids are very limited. Parents can’t set their own filters

for content or create playlists of acceptable videos. Most kids will still explore by swiping, so it’s good to know about these options: Change the password. Find the Grown-ups only section in the YouTubeKids app, and unlock it by using the random four-digit passcode. The numbers are spelled out so pre-readers can’t use the code. Disable search. Searching for videos increases the likelihood that children will see something unsuitable. Google allows parents to set up a profile for each child, so search can be enabled or disabled depending on the child’s age and self control. Off should be the default. Review history. Because YouTubeKids doesn’t have filters, parents can’t necessarily keep kids from seeing something they don’t want them to see. The app does make it easy to review history which at least allows a conversation, after the fact, about why a video is objectionable.

Block videos you don’t want your child to see. Report videos no child should see. Reporting gets the attention of human screeners who are actually counting on conscientious parents to let them know about unsuitable content that slipped by the AI screening. Set limits. To its credit, YouTubeKids does include a timer. Once it’s set, a colored progress bar lets your child see how much time is left in a session. When the clock runs out, a “Time’s Up” animation appears and the app locks until a parent enters the access code. Consider other options. Last but not least, consider other options. YouTubeKids may have the largest collection of videos but, when it comes to kids, quality is preferable to quantity. Companies like Disney, Nick Jr. and PBS Kids have brands to protect so they are likely to be more careful about what appears in their apps.

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A Family-Friendly Gem in Downtown Dexter

Red Brick Kitchen & Bar 8093 Main St. Dexter, MI, 48130 (734) 424-0420 MON-WED 11am-10pm (kitchen until 9pm) THURS-SAT 11am-11pm (kitchen until 10pm) SUN 10am-8pm (Brunch until 3pm) redbrickkitchen.com

Red Brick Kitchen & Bar offers great menus for adults and kids By Julie and David Sturza

We were nervous walking into Red Brick Kitchen & Bar in downtown Dexter on a Saturday night. As parents of young children whose behavior in restaurants can be a tad dicey, the sight of calm older couples and people on dates had us concerned that we were in the wrong place. So we were pleasantly surprised to find Red Brick Kitchen is family friendly, despite the 20 minute wait because we had not made a reservation. We know: waiting around for 20 minutes with a 2- and 4-year old is contraindicated. Not to worry. The oversized waiting area had the whole family relaxing, stress-free. Although it worked this time, we will be making a reservation before our next visit! Curated menu for kids and adults Rumors of a solid kids’ menu brought us to Red Brick Kitchen in the first place. We found six simple kid favorites (Buttered Noodles, Noodles with Marinara, Homemade Mac & Cheese, Grilled Cheese, Chicken Tenders and a Meatball Sub), each for $6, including a great selection of sides: fries, sweet potato fries, chips, fruit, sauteed vegetables, or celery and peanut butter. Our kids ordered Mac & Cheese and Chicken Tenders, both of which were clear upgrades over kids’ fare at other establishments, without being beyond the ‘toddler palate’. The appetizer list offered more than a dozen creative options. The lightly battered, fried pickles were a standout for the grown-ups— fresh and crunchy. The kids devoured the pretzel bites, served with a warm cheese dip, even if the adults found them a bit bland. Perhaps we were too busy with the stuffed mushrooms. Filled with creamed gorgonzola cheese in a shallot sauce, these were the adult favorite, hands down.

We appreciated the curated menu at Red Brick Kitchen which covers most categories without overwhelming us with choices. We started with the Beet Salad and the Brick Dip— Red Brick Kitchen’s version of the classic French Dip. The salad, generously topped with enough candied nuts, goat cheese, and fresh veggies, ensures that every bite is packed with flavor. The Brick Dip was a solid dish with a rustic Italian bread that had us wishing we could have just ordered a loaf with a side of au jus! Maybe you can? The Rustic Tuscan Pasta was wellbalanced with thick-cut, smoky bacon, crunchy asparagus and more spice than we expected— in a good way! For our family, nothing topped the Chicken Parmesan, served with an amazingly fresh homemade marinara. We will be ordering this or another of the several pasta dishes which include the house marinara sauce on our next visit. A taste of both the cherry and apple pies— off-menu dessert options— gave a sweet ending to our adult meal while the kids were happy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. We expect desserts may rotate since they were not listed on the menu, so be sure to ask what’s new when you try Red Brick. Great space to share a meal Overall we found the prices ($14$23 for entrees, $9-$12 for sandwiches) higher than some usual family eateries, but the portion sizes were quite large, making it easy to cut costs by sharing. Plus, kids eat free on Mondays! We loved Red Brick Kitchen’s ample space, making our visit comfortable Bonus tip: as someone takes care of the check and waits for packaged leftovers, let the kids loose in the waiting area where their creative use of the benches caught nary a side-glance from the friendly staff, which we greatly appreciated.

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The Short Course 1. Kid-friendly: Definitely! 2. To avoid wait: Make reservations for groups of 4 or more 3. Noise level: Medium 4. Bathroom amenities: Changing table 5. High chairs? Yes 6. Got milk? Yes, white and chocolate 7. Kids’ menu? Yes 8. Anything healthy for kids? Yes 9. Food allergy concerns? Vegetarian and gluten-free options listed

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An All-Ann Arbor Amazing Race Saturday, April 14. 4pm-8pm.

All calendar events are subject to change, cancellation and limited size. Calling ahead for confirmation is recommended.

1 Sunday Family Fun: Sweet and Savory Crepes - Learn how to make chicken and mushroom crepes, sweet ricotta blueberry blintzes, and Brittany Inspired Lemon and Sugar Crepes in this hands-on class. The whole family will fold, fill, and garnish their own crepes! Ages 7 and up. 10am. $55. Sur La Table. surlatable.com Luminary Workshop - Make a luminary craft for the FoolMoon event on April 6! Supplies will be provided along with coffee, music, and merriment! There is a suggested $10 donation. 10am. Workantile. wonderfoolproductions.org Free

2 monday Learn to Play Chess - Learn how to play chess from the beginning. Chessbased games will be used to learn the rules and strategic thinking, Taught by Phil Volk, member of the U.S. Chess Federation. For ages 8-18. 4pm. Ypsilanti District Library Downtown. ypsilibrary.org Free Pocket Piano Workshop - Grade 6–adult. Pocket Pianos are fun, simple synthesizers that can be played by beginners and experienced musicians. Learn about the variety of sounds they make and get a chance to try them. 7pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org Free

3 Tuesday Anime Afternoons- Join for an afternoon of new and classic anime and sushi! 3pm. Saline District Library. salinelibrary.org Free

4 Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner - Join for a special all you can eat spaghetti dinner! The chef will prepare two sauces (red meat and vegetarian) with salad and garlic bread. 6pm-7:30pm. $7. Zal Gaz Grotto Club. zalgaz.org

5 THURSDAY On My Own Storytime - Ages 3 & up, with or without caregiver, will enjoy this storytime. No younger siblings, please. Registration required via the website. 9:30am. Saline District Library. salinelibrary.org Free Chocolate Making - Make your own chocolate candies using melted chocolate and silicone molds. All supplies will be provided. For Middle and High School students. 7pm. Chelsea District Library. chelseadistrictlibrary.org Free

6 friday First Friday Off Center - EMU Bright Futures hosts an art exhibit and activities featuring the creativity of students from elementary through college level. 5pm. Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti. riversidearts.org Free

FoolMoon 2018 - Everyone and anyone is invited to this community light festival from sunset to midnight. The skyline will be filled with luminaries, interactive installations, laser shows, live dance shows, and more. For all ages! 8pm. Washington & Ashley St, Downtown Ann Arbor. festifools.org Free

7 Saturday Family Fun: Just Desserts - Everybody will love making and filling cookies inspired by classic PB&J. Learn how to caramelize fruit and make a spectacularly simple cake that’s packed with chocolaty goodness. 10am. $55. Sur La Table. surlatable.com World Language Storytime Experience the diversity of Ypsi with stories in a different language each month! A native speaker of the language will read a story, which will be translated into English. There will be a craft or activity from another culture. All ages welcome. 10:30am. Ypsilanti District Library Downtown. ypsilibrary.org Free Royal Princess Ball - Meet Cinderella, Beauty Princess, Mermaid Princess and the Ice Queen! There will be singing, dancing, photo opportunities, autographs, coloring, and a prize for every prince and princess! Lunch will be served at 11am and the princesses will arrive at 11:30am. 11am-1pm. $35. The Kensington Hotel. kcourtaa.com/ann_arbor

Join in on some friendly competition at the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor Amazing Race! Form a team of four to participate in an Ann Arbor-centric scavenger hunt where you will solve clues and hunt for hidden landmarks. Since the race will take you throughout the city, a licensed driver is required. All proceeds will benefit the CSC, which provides free support, education and hope to people affected by cancer. $50. Atria Park Business Center, 2008 Hogback Rd. 734-975-2525. cancersupportannarbor.org

Sensory Friendly Exploration Sunday, April 8. 10am-12pm.

Enjoy “My Turn,” an inclusive, sensory-friendly event featuring art and hands-on activities in a welcoming atmosphere. The University of Michigan Museum of Art will open exclusively for this special program designed for families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition to providing sensory-reducing accessories, the Museum will also have a space dedicated to quiet, with tactile toys for use. The program is recommended for ages 5-18, but all are welcome. Registration is required and available through the website. University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma.umich.edu. Free

Professor Ray’s Everyday Science: ChemMystery - What’s a chemical? Do you think you’ve ever seen one before? Explore how items in your salad produce real chemical reactions and discover whether water really can explode. Interactive demos at 1pm and 3pm in the Legacy Gallery. 1pm. $12.50. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. aahom.org Family Art Studio: Mixed Media - Create your own project inspired by The Gertrude Kasle Collection. Enjoy a tour with UMMA docents followed by a hands-on workshop led by local artist Susan Clinthorne. Designed for families with children ages 6 and up to experience art together. Parents must accompany children. 2pm-4pm. University of Michigan Museum of Art. umma.umich.edu Free

8 Sunday My Turn: Special ASD Access Hours - “My Turn” was developed by the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum to implement accessible and inclusive programming, particularly for families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Enjoy a sensory friendly program featuring hands-on activities that encourage exploration and discovery. 10am. University of Michigan Museum of Art. umma.umich.edu Free Story Time with Mother Goose: Kerry Tales - Enjoy a special story time with Mother Goose inside Hollander’s Book & Paper Arts, located on the first floor of Kerrytown. All ages. Imaginations required! 2pm. Kerrytown Market & Shops. kerrytown.com. Free

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Coloring with Cats - Enjoy cat “zen,” de-stress, and help homeless cats from the community. Coloring sheets and supplies provided, along with snacks and soft drinks, though you may also bring in nonalcoholic drinks and snacks of your choice. For ages 12 and up. 5:30pm-7:30pm. $10. Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center. tinylions.org

9 Monday Jack and the Beanstalk - See the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk brought to life on stage by the Wild Swan Theater! 9:30am-10:30am. $10-$12. Bryant Elementary. wildswantheater.org READ to Kandy the Dog - Children in grades 1-3 come to the library with a book they have selected to read to Kandy, a certified Therapaws dog. 6:30pm. Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker. ypsilibrary.org Free Arabic Food Demonstration - Grade 6–adult. Learn the techniques for making delicious Northern Syrian dishes with Exotic Bakery owner Hannan El-Khatib. She will share her expertise for making healthy and tasty dishes as part of ArabAmerican Heritage month. 7pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free

10 Tuesday Children’s American Sign Language Class - Children ages 6-9 will learn ASL through games, books, music and more. Explore ASL vocabulary, grammar, and culture! 3:30pm-4:30pm. Chelsea District Library. chelseadistrictlibrary.org Free

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13 friday Frog Fest: Families - Celebrate the wonderful world of frogs! Learn to identify some frogs and toads native to Michigan and hike to Black Pond to look and listen for them in the wild. Meet amphibians from all over the world and observe the slippery, bumpy creatures while they eat a meal. 6:30pm. $7-$30. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org French Macarons 101 with Keegan Rodgers - Grade 6–adult. Keegan C. Rodgers, Head Baker at the People’s Food Co-Op, leads this workshop on how to make macarons! The ingredients, instructions, and proper storage will all be covered in this class. 7pm. Ann Arbor Pittsfield Branch Library. aadl.org Free

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Night at the Museum: Science of Science Fiction - Discover the science behind your favorite science fiction! Put on your Marty McFly vest as you explore hover boards and the physics that make them possible. Follow in the footsteps of Harry, Ron, and Hermione to investigate invisibility cloaks. Probe the mechanics of fictitious worlds, though hands-on activities, demonstrations, and more. 6pm-8pm. $12.50. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. aahom.org

Drummunity - Drummunity is a unique, interactive program for everyone! Participate by trying out a drum. No experience necessary. Everyone will play together! 2pm. Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker. ypsilibrary.org. Free

Shrek the Musical - Bring the family to enjoy this musical adaptation of the popular movie Shrek! The production will run April 14-22. Additional showtimes listed on the website. 7:30pm. $5-$25. Skyline High School Theatre. skylinehstheatre.org

Tummy Times - Meet other new parents, enjoy a drink from Sweetwaters at Westgate and relax while your child has fun playing with special toys for young babies. 10am-11am. Ann Arbor District Library West Branch. addl.org Free

Family Fun: Funfetti for the Win - Kids and adults alike will enjoy creating a trio of desserts starring colorful sprinkles. Learn how to make dishes including funfetti cake with cherry filling, vanilla frozen yogurt with strawberry sauce and sprinkles, and funfetti sandwich cookies Filled with buttercream frosting. Ages 7 and up. 1pm. $55. Sur La Table. surlatable.com

SDL Teen Iron Chef - Who will win this year’s SDL Teen Iron Chef? Participate in a recipe challenge with a special ingredient and 30 minutes to come up with a winning creation! Registration required via the website. 3pm-4:15pm. Saline District Library. salinelibrary.org. Free

WCC Earth Day - Enjoy presentations and activities provided by local non-profit, business and government organizations, as well as WCC departments. All activities are open to the public! 10am-12pm. Washtenaw Community College. sustainable.wccnet.org. Free

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1/2 Day Pizza Cafe - Pizza and games for early release and 1/2 days! 12:30pm. Saline District Library. salinelibrary.org Free

Girl Scouts Science After Sundown Camp-In - Have fun at an overnight scouting adventure! Explore the museum exhibits after hours and participate in some extra special activities including making your own ice cream! Admission includes all activities as well as a light breakfast in the morning. 7pm. $35. Ann Arbor HandsOn Museum. aahom.org

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Emerging Writers: Writing & Review Meet-Up - Grade 6–adult. Come with questions, a work in progress, or an empty notebook. This monthly meetup welcomes all writers to ask questions, connect with other writers, or simply have a dedicated time and place to work on their projects. 7pm-8:45pm. Ann Arbor Library West Branch. aadl.org Free

Friends Bag Sale - Fill a bag full of books for $5 and the second bag is free! 10am. Saline District Library. salinelibrary.org Free

Healthy On A Budget - Food Coach Yael Dolev will hold individual coaching sessions with food pantry customers and people from the community who have questions about cooking and eating healthy while on a tight budget. Drop in anytime for a session. 2pm-6pm. Chelsea Community Kitchen, Chelsea. chelseacommunitykitchen.org Free

Ann Arbor Children’s House Montessori Pre-school Open HouseInterested parents and students to are invited to visit the school, meet the teachers and see what the traditional Montessori classroom has to offer their child. 5-7:30pm. Ann Arbor Children’s House Montessori, 2309 Packard St. 734-330-8190. annarborchildrenshouse.com Free

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15 Sunday Captured in Clay Keepsake - Make this Mother’s Day truly memorable by preserving your little one’s hand or footprint in beautiful tile! 10am. $25. The Little Seedling. thelittleseedling.com Haab’s Dining for Dollars - Support the library by dining at Haab’s! All day long, 10% of the cost of your meal will be donated to the Ypsilanti Library. 11am. Haab’s Restaurant, Ypsilanti. ypsilibrary.org Free Swanapalooza! - Celebrate Wild Swan Theater’s 38th season at its annual benefit concert featuring musical acts The Chenille Sisters and Gemily. Storyteller and AADL Youth Librarian Laura Persion Raynor will emcee the family-friendly fundraiser. American Sign Language shadow interpretation by Synergy on Stage. 1pm-3pm. $15-$20. The Ark. theark.org

19 THURSDAY Into the Woods - Enjoy this modern retelling of several fairy tales that combines fantasy and drama! See the dangers and opportunities the characters must face as they journey through the ever changing forest. Recommended for audiences 14 and over. 8pm. $8-$14. Concordia University. cuaa.edu

20 Friday Little Ones Go Time - Drop in for open play. Your child can run, slide, crawl, and tumble on mats. There will be a guided activity once during the hour. Ages 1-6. 11am. Ypsilanti District Library Downtown. ypsilibrary.org Free The Hobbit - Explorers Theatre Troupe presents this theatrical adaptation of Tolkien’s classic novel to be enjoyed by all! Additional shows on April 21 at 2pm and 7pm. 7pm. $8-$10. Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti. riversidearts.org

21 Saturday Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth Storytime - Join for a special children’s storytime with New York Times best-seller Oliver Jeffers who will read from his book, Here We Are, which celebrates life on Earth. Activities to follow. 11am. Barnes and Noble, Huron Village. arnesandnoble.com Free Girl Scout Daisies Robotics: What Robots Do - Learn about the many things robots do! Work in teams, like engineers, to design a robot that solves an everyday problem. This workshop fulfills the requirements for the first of the three Daisy Robotics badges. Register for the program by Monday, April 16th. 12pm. $8-$15. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. aahom.org

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22 Sunday Earth Day Celebration - Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family! There will be music, food, dancing, and more. 11am. Ann Arbor Library Lot Commons. aadl.org Free Ann Arbor Earth Day Festival - This annual festival features 40 local environmental, nonprofit, and governmental organizations. Have fun with live animal demonstrations, handson activities, and live entertainment. Topics of discussion will include green building & commuting technologies, energy topics, water awareness, sustainable agriculture, and more. 12pm. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org Free NJFK: Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit - One of Southeast Michigan’s most highly regarded cultural treasures returns with a fun-filled, empowering musical revue for all ages. 1:30pm. $11-$13. Michigan Theater. michtheater.org

23 Monday Kaleidoscope: Masking Tape Masterpiece - Use your creativity to paint a masterpiece using the tape-resist art method! 4:15pm. Saline District Library. salinelibrary.org Free

24 Tuesday Bounce into Spring Evening Storytime - Enjoy an active evening storytime with bouncing bunnies, songs and stories. Kids will take home a special craft. Interact with live bunnies provided by All Around 4H Club. 6:15pm. Chelsea District Library. chelseadistrictlibrary.org Free Squats With Tots - Bring your baby or toddler and work out with stretching and body weight exercise. Bring water and a blanket or towel. 11am. Ypsilanti District Library Downtown. ypsilibrary.org Free

25 Wedneday Quick Breads with Keegan Rodgers - Grade 6–adult. Quick breads are a great way to take advantage of summer’s fruit and vegetable bounty. Learn some new techniques and recipes! 7pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org Free

26 THURSDAY Nature Walk with Ann Arbor District Library - Enjoy a familyfriendly nature walk through the woods and around the pond. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water if desired. 6pm. Mary Beth Doyle Park. aadl.org Free Strega Nona and the Magic Pasta Pot - Wild Swan Theater presents the classic story of Strega Nona on the stage! 6:15pm-7:15pm. $10-$12. St. Paul Lutheran Church. wildswantheater.org

27 friday TinkerLab: Science - Ages 2-6. Explore stations that allow your child to learn basic science, engineering, and math concepts. 11am. Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker. ypsilibrary.org Free

Family Mew-vie Night - Cuddle up to cats and snack on popcorn while you watch a family friendly flick at the Tiny Lions cat café! All ages welcome. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older; maximum 3 youth per adult. 7:30pm-9:30pm. $10. Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center. tinylions.org

Zine Workshop - Grade 6–adult. Learn about zines and how to make them! Zines are small booklets made of simple materials and contain text, art, or anything you can put in a book. 7pm-8pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free

28 Saturday The Sugar Rush 5k - Krispy Kreme Challenge - The Sugar Rush is a series of sweets-themed 5K fun runs that partner with nonprofit organizations. All participants receive a custom race bib, donuts and finisher’s medal. 8am. $24.99-$45. Gallup Park. thesugarrush5k.com Figuring Out Friendships Workshop - For grades 5 & 6. There are three types of bullying: physical, verbal, and relational aggression. The Junior League of Ann Arbor’s Strong Moms Strong Girls will teach girls and their caregivers how to deal with relational aggression which can affect girls’ confidence and emotional well-being. Inquire about possible scholarships at SMSG@jlaa.org. 9am. $30. NEW Center. new.org ScienceFest: Math Mayhem - Discover the playful side of math! There will be 3-D puzzles that are taller than you are (yes, even taller than your parents)! From patterns to Pi, there is something for all ages in this fun weekend! Also occurring on Sunday. 10am. $12.50. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. aahom.org Teens’ Essential Knife Skills - This hands-on class for teens empowers the next generation of cooks with basic knife skills. Teens’ kitchen confidence will soar after taking this foundational class that makes cooking fun and approachable! 1pm. $65. Sur La Table. surlatable.com Community Baby Shower - First-time parents and parents-to-be are invited to a resource fair. Learn about organizations and agencies that offer services that can help you and your baby. There will be giveaways, door prizes and refreshments. Donations of new baby supplies are welcome. 3:30pm. Ypsilanti District Library Downtown. ypsilibrary.org Free Parents’ Night Out - Stories of the Sky - It’s a night out for grown-ups while the kids enjoy an exciting evening! Turn your eyes skyward to study constellations and planets. Learn about the science behind telescopes and dream up your own star-related myths and legends. Activities will be outside as much as possible, so please come dressed for the weather! 5pm. $25-$30. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org

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Sundays Sunday Funnies - Family friendly improv comedy at the Mitten. Be amazed as the cast takes a suggestion from the audience and turns it into a hilarious story for all ages! 3pm. $5-12. The Mitten Theater, Plymouth. plymouthparc.com

Mondays Knitting Night - All ages and levels welcome at this weekly craft gathering. 6pm. Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti. cultivateypsi.com. Free

Tuesdays Little Scientists Club - The museum’s youngest visitors are welcome to explore their sense of wonder about the world through observation, hands-on activities, science-themed stories, and much more. Each week features a different theme. Older siblings welcome. 9:30am-10:30am. $12.50. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. aahom.org

Wednesdays Little Bear Wednesdays - Little Bear (18-48 months) class is an introductory soccer experience for the youngest athletes. Classes are child-led rather than instructor led, and includes parent participation on the field. 10am. $40. WideWorld Sports Center. wideworld-sports.com Nature Storytime - Nature Storytime provides opportunity for you and your little one to explore and appreciate the outdoors, such as live animal visits, hikes, stories, and hands-on activities. Check the website for themes! 10am. $4-$5. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org

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Homeward Bound Rescue League TIFFY: 6 Yrs, Female, Rat Terrier

Hi there! I am a friendly, happy, healthy gal! I just love to run and play. My foster mom says that I would do best as the only pet in my new home. I am not too keen on other dogs and cats, but I love my people! Are you ready to spoil me and play with me? Please send in your application today!

RUSTY: Male, 9 yrs, Shiba Inu

I am a good boy and would make a great companion dog! I love to play ball and run around. My foster mom says that I should be the only pet. I do not do well with cats or small animals and I am dog selective. That means that I have lots of love to give to my people! I would love to have a fencedin yard and a mom or dad who is home a lot. Please read up on my breed and then send in your application! I cannot wait to meet you!

Looking for Foster Families! Email us for more info

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