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Starting the journey as a new mother can be overwhelming, but it proves to be one of the most beautiful experiences.

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Imagine Three

by Rose Carver

SNAPS

Julie Hill, Hannah Butler and Whitney Keeler, a team of three sisters behind Imagine Three. Along with their beauty studio, Imagine Three takes personal pride in working together to make a bride look her best on her big day, as well as every other day of the year. Along with beauty and photography, hair and makeup are included in their marriage services. Imagine Three’s beauty studio offers a comprehensive approach to create a stress free environment for each client.

“Not only do we want our brides to be able to look in a mirror and at their photographs and physically look their best, but we also want them to feel their happiest on what can be a very hectic day.”

In addition to their wedding service holistic approach to beauty, Imagine Three’s regular salon offers the highest level of organic hair color in the industry as well as a wide variety of natural and organic makeup and styling products.

Imagine Three Beauty Studio, 201 E. Liberty St. Hair & Makeup: 734-528-0922 Photography: 419-202-2030. imaginethree.com.

Ann Arbor Civic Theatre students proudly display their artwork at the Global Spark! Summer Camp

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St. Joseph Mercy Saline Relocates Urgent Care

Plans are in the works for the St. Joseph Mercy Health System to move it’s Urgent Care to a more accessible location in the Country Creek Plaza shopping center at the corner of State Street and Michigan Avenue in Saline. The urgent care will function on a walk-in basis, and does not require appointments, filling the need for non-emergency services such as sprains, wounds, rashes, and illnesses like the cold and flu. The new location is near easy freeway access, Saline Area schools, and prominent shopping districts. Outpatient services including lab draws and general diagnostics. X-ray capabilities also will relocate to the new urgent care location. The new St. Joseph Mercy Urgent Care Saline is expected to open mid-June.

We love to see what the community is up to. Send your favorite picks with names, ages and hometown to production@adamsstreetpublishing.com Who knows... It may end up on the cover!

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Fly Guy The Gun Debate and Other Stories A NYC children’s theater troupe, Theatreworks USA, is renowned for it’s musical adaptations of classic and contemporary children’s books. Stories like Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl, Diary of a Worm and Fluffy the Classroom Guinea Pig will come to life, and dance around the stage in a celebration of characters! Unfamiliar with those stories?

How about Horace & Morris But Mostly Dolores, Kitten’s First Full Moon, Lilly’s Big Day or Paper Bag Princess? A large assortment of stories will be included, keeping children engaged and entertained.

It’s fun for the whole family too, not just the little ones. Parents or guardians will most likely catch a few feels, and laugh at the silliness that ensues on stage (it’s hard not to). Don’t miss it! The presentation is for Kids K-4.

1:30pm., Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. $12 (MTF members, $10).

(800) 745-3000. michtheater.org

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What do you think makes our children safer: allowing guns to be carried in schools by people who are trained, or banning guns altogether?

Both sides of the debate want to change the weapon regulations in schools.

The anti-gun side wants all guns to be banned from school, saying guns are disruptive to school environments, where learning should be the focus. Gun enthusiasts say that it’s the lockdowns by the administrations that cause disruptions.

“Allowing guns in schools make sense.

The reason that we have seen so many tragic school shootings is that laws across the nation have made schools mass murder zones,” Joshua Wade said at an Ann Arbor School Board meeting. Wade carried a gun into Pioneer High school on March 25 in support of the ability to carry guns in schools, according to mlive.com.

It has been a heated debate, with both sides presenting arguments at the School Board meetings. The Ann Arbor Public School Board of Education unanimously voted to ban dangerous weapons, including guns, from school buildings and property on Wednesday, April 15.

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Oversharing Children on Social Media Who doesn’t love to see a cute face on their Facebook timeline? “Sharents” are parents who share photos, stories, and other information about their children on social media. The question is: when is it too much? Parents post for a variety of different reasons, and according to the Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll, 72% say it makes them feel less alone, 67% say they get advice from other parents, 62% say it helps them worry less. While all of these are understandable reasons to want to compulsively post photos or information on social media sites, Sarah J. Clark, M.P.H., associate director of the University of Michigan, says it can be dangerous.

“There’s potential for the line between sharing and oversharing to get blurred. Parents may share information that their child finds embarrassing or too personal when they’re older but once it’s out there, it’s hard to undo. The child won’t have much control over where it ends up or who sees it,” Clark said in a press release.

Cyberbullying and even digital identity theft are among the repercussions for oversharing. That’s right, a person could share your child’s photos and claim them as their own, with the photo reaching eyes you didn’t intend it to reach.

The photos could also be the butt of a cruel joke, in Facebook groups that make fun of “ugly” babies.

“Parents are responsible for their child’s privacy and need to be thoughtful about how much they share on social media so they can enjoy the benefits of camaraderie but also protect their children’s privacy today and in the future,” Clark says.

While it’s perfectly natural to be proud of your child and to want to share their cute little mug with the world — in her cute ninja halloween costume, or at his ballet recital — it’s best to not be considered an “oversharent.”

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North Star Reaches Children with Health Challenges

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Hudson Mills Metropark

A new camp promotes self-confidence and growth

by Jamie Lober

North Star Reach in Pinckney is preparing for its grand opening and families feel blessed to know that this camp opportunity is coming soon. “In spring 2016, our new camp facility will open for year-round programming to serve children with serious health challenges through weekly camp sessions as well as their parents and siblings via family camp weekends,” said Marji Wisniewski, media director. Whether your child has congenital heart disease, organ transplants, is ventilator dependent, has sickle cell, blood disorders, cancer or another medical condition, he can thrive at North Star Reach where there is a medical center on site.

Kids are sure to have a great time at this 9th Serious Fun Camp founded by Paul Newman. “The benefits to the campers is that it enhances self-esteem; promotes independence; fosters resilience; provides social connectedness; and much more,” said Wisniewski. Nobody feels left out here.

“Since we serve kids with challenges, they will not know any differences and it is like a regular camp for the campers, but parents will feel good leaving them with us,” said Wisniewski. The best part is that the camp experience will be free of charge to approximately 1,500 kids, made possible by generous donations.

1050 Highland Dr. 734-680-8744. northstarreach.org

Join our growing family in the fight against pemature birth, birth defects and infant mortality. You will enjoy a 3-mile walk along the excercise path complete with interactive checkpoints, games, DJ, free food and beverages.

Your donations will support our community!

In 2014, March of Dimes awarded over $1.8 million to support local grants in Washtenaw County.

If you have any questions about registering or starting a team, contact Laurie Revere at 734.418.7738.

Providing centerbased ABA therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy to children aged 18 months to 10 years old.

Intensive, communication based ABA programs created and supervised by dually-certified behavioral analyst/speech-language pathologists

Morning, afternoon and evening sessions available.

Contact us to tour our facility, meet our team or inquire about insurance coverage

Join/Start a Team at: www.marchforbabies.org/event/hudsonmills WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015

WALK LENGTH: 3 miles, along the exercise path

WHERE: Hudson Mills Metropark 8801 N. Territorial Rd., Dexter MI

ATTENDEES: Approximately 2,000

SCHEDULE: 10:00 a.m.-Registration Opens 10:40 a.m.-Opening Ceremonies 11:00 a.m.-Walk Begins

PARK ENTRANCE FEE: $7 per vehicle to enter park unless you have an annual pass PETS ARE WELCOME On a leash and well maintained

MARCH OF DIMES-Ann Arbor Division

455 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 75, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Telephone: 734.761.6331 Fax: 734.213.2313

(734) 769-0505 www.a2spectrumtherapy.com 1955 Pauline Blvd | Suites 100C & 400 | Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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Put on your Party Hat! Need ideas for throwing your next birthday bash? Look no further than our Birthday Guide, filled with themes thought up by local parents!

Olivia

CAKE: Two layers, chocolate and

vanilla, with fresh strawberries mixed in the vanilla. The frosting was a cream cheese frosting and the cake topper was a Hello Kitty Baker that she made out of fondant. Recipes for the chocolate and vanilla layers found online from Magnolia bakery. Visit annarborfamily.com to try it yourself.

AGE::: 5

HOSTED BY::: Rebecca &

DECOR: The birthday was in the

backyard under a tent with various shades of pink and blue paper lanterns hanging. She created an "Olivia's Bake Shop" and "Open" sign and hung them on the fence leading to the back yard. Also, Hello Kitty faces with baking hats decorated the fence and tent.

Kevin, Northville

THEME:: Hello Kitty

Baking Party

ACTIVITIES: The guests each colored their own Hello Kitty and/or Froggy mask. Rebecca made homemade sugar cookie dough for each child (rolled out on parchment paper and pre-chilled). Each child had their own rolling pin and there were an assortment of cookie cutters (including Hello Kitty) to choose from. They cut out and decorated their own cookies and we marked their individual parchment sheets with their name.

PARTY

FAVORS: Baking aprons and hats for each child from Etsy (Corakids). She made party favor bags to match the aprons by cutting out scrapbook paper in the shape of an apron and gluing in on the front of a paper bag. Each child also brought home the mask they colored, a rolling pin and a box of cookies cut and decorated by them.

SWEETS & TREATS: Strawberry cupcakes with a Hello Kitty fondant face, adding eyes, whiskers, nose and bow out of frosting).

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AGE::: 4

HOSTED BY::: Shimul

Bhuva and Roger Trombley, Ann Arbor

THEME:: Marble Runs

ACTIVITIES: They chose three activities to match the theme. The first activity was Marble Painting- the kids dropped a marble in a bowl of paint, then dropped it onto a sheet of heavy-weight paper in a foil casserole dish. The second was Build Your Own Marble Run- a cooperative activity where the kids decorated their own section of a marble run made of cardboard tubes and colored tape. Then the parents helped them tape the track pieces to the sliding glass door to create a large marble run. The third activity was Marble Racing - they took pool noodles and cut them in half, and secured them next to each other with toothpicks and tape to form tracks. They added a sign for "start" and "finish" at either end, propped the tracks up on a step, and the kids had fun racing their marbles down the track.

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HOSTED BY::: Vandana

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THEME:: Butterfly Garden

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DECOR: They chose the colors red, blue

and green and picked out pearlized helium balloons because they had a marblelike appearance, and hung circular paper lanterns from the mantle and the chandelier to look like colored marbles.

CAKE: Baker's Nook in Saline made the cupcakes - "Funfetti" cake with their "Bettercreame" frosting.

Shimul added a pearl-blue sixlet on top of the cupcakes, the closest thing to an edible marble! thebakersnook.com

ACTIVITIES:

“Make your own craft bag” with butterflies, candy, pink bow and grey chevron cookies, other trinkets and a Pinata.

CAKE: Butterfly theme with edible, life-like butterflies. Shatila.

248-865-8870. www.shatila.com DECOR: “Pink butterflies because

our one year old daughter is like a fresh flower!” The parents chose the decorations and theme, but mixed it with different ideas found on Etsy.

“I love decoration. In general, I send myself into this décor crazy zone as soon as there is an opportunity to pretty something up.”

PARTY FAVORS: Multi-colored glass marbles filled in a small mason jar, with a homemade label on top that thanked the guests for celebrating Dillon's 4th birthday.

a i l e m A see pg.8) (Olivia’s sister,

ACTIVITIES: Each child received their own paper colored suitcase with bunny slippers and fabric crowns (made from Etsy) for a Princess and the Pea "sleepover". She stacked several mattresses and blankets on her daughter's bed with a hidden green pea between one of the layers and we played "find the pea". www.sweetshoplulu.com

AGE::: 2

HOSTED BY::: Rebecca & Kevin, Northville

THEME:: Princess and the Pea

CUPCAKES: Rebecca made mint chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting and marzipan crowns and peas on top.

DECOR: Rebecca created a hanging Prin-

cess and Pea bed design out of scrapbook paper (crown on top with several layers of the mattresses and a pea on the bottom) and hung green and pink paper lanterns throughout the house.

PARTY FAVORS: All of the children

had their own suitcase, bunny slippers and a fabric crown to keep.

SWEETS & TREATS: Rebecca made and decorated crown sugar cookies.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Photography is a hobby of Rebecca’s so she made sure to take as many photos as possible of the party details and the children.

PARTY FAVORS: Gift bags with eats, painting colors and little butterfly toys.

SWEETS & TREATS: Edible butterflies and delicious Indian sweets. Sugar Robot, www.etsy. com/shop/SugarRobot

BIRTHDAY ATTIRE: Birthday dress- Ava Madison Boutique, www.etsy.com/shop/AvaMadisonBoutique. Butterfly dressBoutique Dress Supply.

PHOTOGRAPHER:

Sudeep Studio, www.sudeepstudio.com

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Liberty Athletic Club 2975 W. Liberty Rd., Ann Arbor 734.665.3738, libertyathletic. net/kids/camps.php

These local summer camp programs are about mixing fun with learning . Whether swimming, cycling or horseback riding, memorable experiences are just ahead!

Summer Theatre Academy

Create lasting memories at our Summer Day Camp! Liberty Athletic Club Summer Day Camp has a long-standing tradition of providing children with a friendly and safe environment. Each week has a special theme and fun activities that are related to that theme. All of our camp sessions include four hours of daily physical activity utilizing both the indoor and outdoor facilities, including our famous waterparks.

Ages: Preschool Camp, 3-5 years. Day Camp,

5-12 years. Lightsaber Camp, 7 years and older.

Staff/camper ratio: 10:1.

Cost: Full Day: $360/$435. Half Day: $220/$265.

Preschool: $132/$158. Member price listed first.

Dates: June 15-August 28.

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The Ann Arbor Young Actors Guild Registration is now open call (734) 926-5629 The Summer Theatre Academy is held at: The University of Michigan Student Theatre Arts Complex 1201 Kipke Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 The Summer Theatre Academy runs daily from 9:00am to 3:45pm - July 6-17 The cost per student is $450, with $150 due at registration. Bring a brown bag lunch.

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Michigan Theater 603 E. Liberty St. 734.668.8397 michtheater.org Kids take part in educational group activities (film history and screenings) and film activities (production related activities such as story boarding, camera placement, etc.) in addition to actual filmmaking (campers make 3-4 short films in small groups).

Ages: We offer two one-week sessions for kids 11-14 years, and another one week intermediate session for kids 13-17 years with prior film camp or film making experience.

Staff/camper ratio:

4 campers to 1 group leader.

Cost:

Michigan Theater members: $479 Non-members: $529. We do have early bird prices available until Friday, May 22 of $429 for members and $479 for non members. Per one week session.

Dates:

Session 1: July 6-10 (for ages 11-14). Session 2: July 20-24 (for ages 11-14). Session 3: July 27-31 (for ages 13-17 with prior film camp or film making experience).

Make sure to check out the first part of the Summer Camp Guide online at

annarborfamily.com

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EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER WITH LSNC

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.

Ages: 4-14 years.

Staff/camper ratio: 1:8.

Cost: 9:30am-2:30pm sessions, $160. 10am-noon, $110.

Dates: June 29-August 14.

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1831 Traver Rd., Ann Arbor 734.997.1553, lesliesnc.org/camp s/su

mmer-camps

Toledo Zoo

LSNC campers start off with a morning activity and get together as a group to understand the day ahead before they quickly move into a fun outdoor activity, which can be anything from a hike to visiting with one of our resident animals. After exploring Blac k Pond Woods or enjoying another nature activity, such as going on a plan t scavenger hunt, the campers have lunch outside and enjoy 30 minu tes of “free time” outdoors, followed by some quiet time in or out of door s. For LSNC, quiet time is meant for rejuvenation and centering, and the quiet time activity can include sketchin g our resident raptors, cloud watching , observing wildlife, nature journaling , among other relaxing surprises. Wha t makes LSNC camps unique is our choice time – a chance when campers get to pick from 3-5 options of activities designed to enhance their understanding and joy of nature and the outdoors! Our day ends with an afternoon activity centered around the camp’s themes, followed by a final craft or game before pick up.

Ages: 4-13 years.

2 Hippo Way, Toledo 419.385.5721 toledozoo.org/camps Toledo Zoo summer camps feature live classroom encounters with animals, games and activities, animal-themed crafts and tours of Zoo exhibits.

Camps are focused on specific topics throughout the summer that provides a theme to the week’s activities. Campers are provided with a daily snack, 2 camp t-shirts, and a camp water bottle.

Ages: 4-15 years. 4-5 year old camps are 3 hour sessions; 6 years and older are 6 hour sessions.

Staff/camper ratio: Varies, but for most ages, it is

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f/camper ratio: 2:16-18. We also work to include at least one high school volu nteer.

Cost: Ranges between $125/half day with 4 year old Tyke s camp, to $330 for our excursion-bas ed games for grades 6-7, which include transportation to over night facilities.

Dates: June 15 – September 1.

1 staff and 1 teen volunteer for 10 campers. For the 4-5 year olds, it is 2 staff and 2 teens for 16 campers.

Cost: $135-$300, with most camps being $175, for Zoo members. $155-$325, with most camps being $200, for non-members. $15 discount for siblings and/or multiple camp registrations.

Dates: June 8-August 14.

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We offer Morning sessions (8am-noon) and Afternoon sessions (1-4pm) with lunch supervision if enrolled in both sessions. Each session is a new experience and includes daily experiments, hands-on activities, related games, outside exploration and plenty of fun! Session topics include Astronomy, Paleontology, Archaeology and Zoology.

Ages: 6-12 years.

Staff/camper ratio: 1:9 or less.

Cost: $175 per session.

Dates: June 15-August 14.

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Washtenaw County Parks Summer Day Camps U OFFERING CAMP AT THREE LOCATIONS FOR CHILDREN 1st grade through 11 years of age U ONE-WEEK SESSIONS STARTING JUNE 15TH Monday-Friday · 9:15am-4:15pm (One-hour pre or post care available for extra fee)

Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center 734.971.6355 · $155/week, 8 weeks 2960 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor Rolling Hills County Park 734.484.9676 $135/week, 10 weeks 7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti Twp.

Photography courtesy of Maya Klarman

For more information: Independence Lake County Park 734.449.4437 · $135/week, 9 weeks 3200 Jennings Rd., Whitmore Lake Group games, arts and crafts, nature programs, fishing, swimming, weekly cookouts, and more!

Register at parksonline.ewashtenaw.org

(Fee includes T-shirt, park entrance, and Friday snack and cookout)

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Varsity Day Camp 3420 Cordley Lake Rd., Pinckley, MI. 734.878.3515, varsitydaycamp.com Varsity Day Camp has been privately owned and operated on Cordley Lake in Pinckney, Michigan since 1950. Campers arrive between 8:45 and 9:15am. Flag Raising begins at 9:20am and is followed by two periods: period 1, 9:40-10:40; period 2, 10:50-11:50; followed by lunch, Noon-1pm; afternoon announcements, 1-1:20pm; period 3, 1:20-2:20pm; period 4, 2:30-3:30pm; Flag Lowering, 3:45pm; camper pick-up, 4:20pm. Campers are free to choose what they would like to do during each activity period. We also offer extended care: Before Care, 7am-8:45am; After Care 4:20pm-6pm.

A typical day at Varsity begins with campers, and many car-poolers, being dropped off at their assigned zone. The staff member(s) at that drop off point will check the campers in and the driver will initial the check in board. Campers then hang their bags in the bath houses and proceed to Flag Raising. We begin with the Pledge of Allegiance and morning announcements follow. After announcements, which include the day’s lunch menu, each counselor will announce their morning periods assignments. There are two morning activity periods and campers choose their activities. We always have a C.O.D. (counselor of the day) who is there to supervise and help everyone get to an activity, like the very popular, twice-a-week tie-dye.

The second morning period features General Swim and the children are taught and tested in accordance with the Red Cross Swimming Program. We have “buddy calls,” or checks, every 10 or so minutes, which means the campers must come out of the water for a head count. The middle of the day is lunch, dessert, rest, joke and story period. At this time everyone visits with their counsellors who check them in and out each day then announcements for the afternoon follow There are two afternoon periods again filled with activities to choose from. Then it’s flag lowering and again all campers are lined up in their group. The groups go back to the benches where they were dropped off and pick up/sign out begins. We also have extended care both before and after camp!

Ages: *6 years, (must have completed a year of full

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Ages: 1st grade-11 years.

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day kindergarten) through 13 years.

Staff/camper ratio: 1:8, at the most.

Cost: $40/day per camper. Includes lunch, all instruction and activity supplies.

Dates: Monday-Friday, June 15-August 7.

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depending on camp location.

Dates: One week sessions start June pm.

15, Monday-Friday, 9:15am-4:15 One-hour of pre- and post-care is also available for an additional fee.

Kenville Studios of Dance and Creativity

323 E. Hoover St. 734-302-3502, kenvillestudios.com

When campers arrive for the creative movement/fairy day camp, we run to the backyard to check our fairy houses, see if the fairies have been there, and mak e necessary changes and improvements to the fairy homes. Then we go into the studio with lots of bubbling energy and begi n our creative movement activity. During snacktime we check the fairy houses again. Afte r lunch in the backyard with the fairies, we might take a walk to a local park or Washten aw Dairy for an ice cream. After lunch we settle in to our art project. Later, after our snack, we have free time to finish up our proje cts and make our fairy village even bette r.

Ages: For Art & Movement, ages 6 to 11.

Staff/camper ratio: 1:6, with a

maximum capacity of 12 students, head staff, assist staff.

Cost: $240 per week, with discount if a camper attends more than one wee k.

Dates: July 20-24 and July 27-31.

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Popular bar chain opens in Ann Arbor

HopCat

by Katy M. Clark

311 Maynard Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: (734) 436-2875 Hours: Mon-Sat 11am – 2am; Sun 10am – 2am (kids welcome with parents until 9pm) hopcat.com/ann-arbor Two girls walked into a bar. No, that’s not the beginning of a bad joke. It was reality when my daughter, 8, and I visited HopCat for lunch one Saturday.

My husband and son, 11, were out of town, so it was up to the ladies to check out the new bar and restaurant on Maynard.

The Ann Arbor location of HopCat opened in February. It joins HopCat’s other locations in Detroit, Indianapolis, East Lansing, and Grand Rapids, where the original HopCat started in 2008. Per its website, HopCat is on “an unending quest to ensure that our beer selection is the best in the world”. There is a wide selection of eats at HopCat, too.

Diners can choose from starters, sandwiches and wraps like the HopCat BLT, soups, salads, entrees such as a quesadilla, and burgers. Brunch is served Sundays from 10am-3pm. While there is no kid’s menu, our server was quick to point out kid-friendly fare like mac and cheese, grilled cheese, and burgers.

Nach-Yo average bar

My daughter and I started with the Pretzel Nuggz, a dozen buttered pretzel nuggets topped with salt and scallions, served with cheese and horseradish sauces ($8.50). I briefly considered the black bean burrito with chipotle black bean dip, feta cheese, portabello mushrooms and more, but succumbed to the siren call of the burgers. The Nach-Yo!, with fried poblano peppers, pico de gallo, pepper jack cheese, and avocado, sounded tempting, but I chose the Mushroom burger with portabello mushrooms, Swiss cheese, haystack onions, and a blue cheese-black pepper mayo ($11.50).

I wanted my daughter to dine on a side of Killer Mac & Cheese ($2.95) vs. the entrée ($10), but she assured me should could handle the entrée. “Take everything on it off,” she told our server.

“Except the cheese. And the macaroni.”

More creative types can add toppings like tomatoes or chicken.

After ordering, we absorbed the atmosphere at HopCat. The long bar took center stage, surrounded by high tables

The Short Course

Kid-friendly: More yes than no. It’s a bar, but kids are welcome with parents until 9pm.

To avoid wait: Go for lunch. HopCat is new and popular; our server said they were busy starting at 5pm each night.

Noise level: High.

Bathroom amenities: No changing tables.

High chairs? Yes.

Got milk? No, but soda and flavored water are available.

Kids’ menu? No, although they offer grilled cheese, burgers, and macaroni and cheese.

Anything healthy for kids? Not really.

and elevated booths. (There are some regular tables for families needing high chairs.) To me, it harkened back to the 1970s with its preponderance of dark wood and orange, black, and brown booths. My daughter approved of our U-shaped booth, bouncing up and down and sliding out of it.

Food allergy concerns? Gluten-free items are not yet available, but in the works. Talk with your server or management about other concerns. They can cook food separately with clean utensils and advise you on ingredients.

Big portions please

The Pretzel Nuggz, served warm, melted in our mouths. I liked the salty, chewy outside and the soft, warm inside.

The horseradish sauce was too tangy for us, but the cheese sauce was mellow and tasty.

My daughter’s Killer Mac & Cheese was rich and creamy, made with traditional elbows. The portion was gigantic; she ate about 25 percent before declaring herself full. (I knew we should have ordered the side vs. the entrée!)

My burger was humongous, a ½ lb of blended ground short rib, brisket and chuck. It was juicy and meaty, everything a burger should be. The mushrooms and Swiss complimented, rather than overwhelmed, the lettuce, tomato, and haystack onions. The brioche bun was soft.

My side of crack fries (think cracked pepper, not illegal substances!) was delicious. I tasted salt, pepper, and perhaps Parmesan cheese, although our server stayed mum on their secret seasoning.

HopCat did not have desserts when we dined, but my daughter and I were too full from a satisfying meal anyway.

Look for desserts to be offered soon.

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Kid’s Day on the Farm

Saturday, May 30 White Lotus Farms gives kids a taste of farm life, without all the heavy lifting. Meet some farm friends like Misses Goat and Misses Hen, and have the chance to try their tasty treats.

Roam the land and Photo via Facebook gardens, press your feet into the fertile soul, and breathe in the day with your curious litones. Leave with some farm made goods, which include fresh produce, artisanal bread and cheeses, goat milk soap, pastries, and other gifts.

Group Run at Kensington with Mizuno Miunzo will offer demos of their Rider/ Inspire shoes as well as some trail shoes to try out for free. Runners and walkers of all levels welcome. 7:30am-11am. Kensington Metropark, 2240 W Buno Rd, Milford.

810-225-9123. runninglabstore.com Free

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Saturday, May 30. 9:30am-2pm. Farm Cart located at 7217 W. Liberty Rd. 734-707-1284. whitelotusfarms.com

2 SATURDAY Saline Relay for Life 2015 - Saline Relay for Life continues it’s fight against cancer. 3-10pm. Henne Field, 198 East Bennett Street, Saline. 248-663-3401. relay.acsevents.org Free

Faerie House Workshop - Children and the young-at-heart are invited to design and create a faerie or gnome home for those elusive sprites amongst us. Children must be accompanied by a parent and registration is required. 10am-4pm. $10/ person. Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea. 517-522-3949. wnha.org

Free Comic Book Day - Vault of Midnight holds their yearly Free Comic Book Day event, with the usual festivities, a line around the block, and perhaps some costumes? 10am-10pm. Vault of Midnight, 219 S. Main St. 734-998-1413. vaultofmidnight.com Free

37th Annual Burns Park Run - The Burns Park Run is a long standing and successful fundraiser, that supports Burns Park Elementary PTO programs. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the Burns Park Run 5K and 10K races annually draw 1,300 to 1,500 runners, aged 5 to 90, with over 200 elementary school kids running the 5K. There is a separate 1/2 mile Fun Run around the park. 8:30am. $5-$27. Burns Park Warming Hut, 1700 Wells St. burnsparkrun.org

4 MONDAY May The Fourth Be With You: Star Wars Fan Day Celebration - Wear your favorite Star Wars character’s finest look and join us for an afternoon of Star Wars crafts, snacks, a photo booth, and LEGO Star Wars animation. 2-5pm.

Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. 734-327-8301. aadl.org Free

7 THURSDAY Indulge, Fashion + Fun for Moms Briarwood Mall invites moms to celebrate Mother’s Day by enjoying an evening that focuses on fashion and fun. The event provides moms with a much-needed opportunity to treat themselves. 5-7pm. Briarwood Mall, 100 Briarwood Cir. 734-769-9610. shopbriarwood.com Free Children’s Book Week - As a special Children’s Book Week event, local author, graphic designer and illustrator Cindy Shaw, will discuss her path toward selfpublishing her children’s book, Mr. Red’s Balloon. 7-8pm. Downtown Library: MultiPurpose Room, 343 S. 5th Ave. 734-327-4555. aadl.org Free

9 SATURDAY Birdwatching for Kids - Bird identification tips will be offered, followed by a walk around urban areas to identify some winged friends. Ages 6+. 3-4pm. County Farm Park, Platt Rd. 734-971-6337. parks.ewashtenaw.org Free Fly Guy and Other Stories - A chockfull musical revue featuring a wide variety of contemporary and classic children’s book favorites, including Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl, Diary of a Worm, and more.

See more on pg 6.1:30pm. $16.60. The Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. michtheater.org

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14 THURSDAY A Garden of Song - Under the direction of Ariel Toews-Ricotta, the Ypsilanti Community Choir will present their annual spring concert, “A Garden of Song.” The program will include Springtime favorites.

7:30-9pm. Towsley Auditorium, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. 734-481-9285. ypsicommchoir.org Free

15 FRIDAY Ladies Night Out - Retailers stay open late and roll out the red carpet with special offers, discounts, snacks, photos, goody bags and more. Restaurants join the festivities by offering Ladies Night food and drink specials. 5pm-midnight. Downtown Ann Arbor. 734-668-7112. mainstreetannarbor.org Free

16 SATURDAY Junior Makers - A makers program for kids with adults and a different project every month. 10am-noon. Pittsfield Union Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. 734-769-1052. facebook.com/groups/grangejrmakers Mom to Mom Sale - Please join the Ann Arbor Jaycees Foundation as they host their first annual Mom-To-Mom Sale, with children’s clothing, baby gear, and toys.

8am-noon. $2/for early bird, $1/after 9am. Whitmore Lake High School, 7430 Whitmore Lake Rd. 734-635-7594. a2jcf.org Measure for Measure to Sing The 17th Annual Spring Concert by the Men’s Choral Society, featuring works by Mendellssohn, Schubert, Sondheim, folk songs and more. 7:30pm. $15/adults, $12/students & seniors. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave. 734-649-7664. measure-for-measure.org 2015 Ann Arbor Juggling Arts Festival - Learn how to become a juggling entertainer, in a fun-filled event for all ages. Juggling games, lessons, workshops, and vendors will be available for all participants. 10am-6pm. World Wide Sports Center, 2140 Oak Valley Dr. 734-913-4625. umich.edu/~juggle/festival/index.html Butterfly Festival - Watch live Monarchs and take a close look at how they travel through each stage of their life cycle. Metamorphose into a butterfly with your own wings. 10am-2pm. Natural History Museum, 1109 Geddes Ave. 734-764-0478. ummnh.org

17 SUNDAY Ann Arbor Concert Band - Hear the music of the A2 Concert Band, with it’s eclectic styles and instruments. 2pm. $10/ adults, $5/students and seniors, Free/children under 12. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. aaband.org Washtenaw County March for Babies - Raise money for improving the health of babies. Your team will enjoy a picturesque walk along the exercise path complete with interactive checkpoints, games, DJ, free food, and beverages.

10am-2pm. Hudson Mills Metropark , 8801 N. Territorial Rd. 734-761-6331. marchforbabies.org

TCA Big Band & VocalAires Presents Mancini & More - Swing into Spring with the Tecumseh Center for the Arts (TCA) Big Band & VocalAires. 4-6pm. $5. Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh.

Make Your Own Bird or Bat House - Encourage birds to nest in your yard or bats to eat the mosquitoes with this craft. Advance registration required. 2-3:15pm. Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea. Wren/$8, Bluebird/$10, Bat/$15 with State Recreation Passport.

517-522-3949. wnha.org

31 SUNDAY Taste of Ann Arbor - This annual community event features local restaurants offering visitors bite-sized tastes of what they do best. 11am-5pm. $.50/per taste ticket.

Main Street Ann Arbor. 734-668-7112. mainstreetannarbor.org A2CT’s Youth Fun Festival - The festival includes performances and previews of upcoming A2CT Junior Theatre and Spinning Dot Theatre programs. 2-5pm.

A2CT’s Studio Theater, 322 W. Ann St. 734-971-2228. a2ct.org Free

21 THURSDAY Read and Look - Story time geared toward kids ages 3-6. Followed by a chance to explore elements of Kelsey exhibits that relate to the story. 10:15am. U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, 434 S. State St. 734-647-4167. lsa.umich.edu/kelsey/ Free

24 SATURDAY Crafty Cat Rescue Garage Sale and Adoption Event - Donated garage sale items available for purchase, with proceeds going to Ann Arbor’s non-profit Craft Cat Rescue. CCR rescued animals based on availability, will be present for adoption/ pre-adoption during the event. Also on Sunday the 25th. 10am-4pm. CCR Main Foster Home, 716 Thomas Ct. 734-680-2418.

28 THURSDAY Newborn Know-How Crash Course Learn baby care basics. Topics covered include swaddling, diapering, feeding, holding, bathing, cord care, crying and when to call a pediatrician. 6-9pm. $55.

Lamaze Family Center, 2855 Boardwalk Dr. 734-973-1014. lamazefamilycenter.org

30 SATURDAY Who’s Pollinating What? - Learn about the importance of the industrious bee, with a hike to a flowering meadow, to observe and record field observations.

10-11:30am. County Farm Park - Field Operations Building, Platt Rd. 734-971-6337. parks.ewashtenaw.org Kids Days - Kids Day at the White Lotus Farm is filled with activities for kids like baby goat feeding demos. 9:30am-2pm.

White Lotus Farms, 7217 W. Liberty Rd. whitelotusfarms.com Free

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Toddler Storytime, Youngsters enjoy listening to a fun story reading. For ages 18 months-3 years. Registration required.

10:30-11am. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St. 734-426-4477. dexter.lib.mi.us Free

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Storytime at Nicola’s Books, An experienced storyteller spins yarns for kids age 7 & under. The Tuesday storytime is at 10am, and geared toward preschoolers and includes a craft activity.

11am. Nicola’s Books, 2513 Jackson Ave. 734-662-0600. nicolasbooks.com Free

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