Ann Arbor Family Press - May 2018

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We’re helping your family get ready for all your outdoor adventures with BBLUV! The Süni Anti-UV Sun & Play Tent is perfect for the beach, the park or the playground, as it will protect your child from the sun (UVA and UVB rays), sand and wind.

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By Kimmie Rose Your lovable little Taurus is sensitive regarding emotions, the environment and with the way things feel on their skin.

Taurus rules the five senses, so when they are hungry, tired, or ready to play...they will let you know. This month, your little Taurus will look for extra nurturing as feelings of insecurity arise in them. Give them a little extra TLC this month so they can lift that veil of confusion hanging over them. Keep a soft blanket around so they can fall into a cozy nap or create a safe place by draping it over a table to make a tent to hide in, or cuddle with them. Let them know you need their nice warm, lovable, presence to calm you! If you are cold your little Taurus always produces warm energy from their body so it’s a win, win. This month, snuggle time and quiet time will benefit your little bull!

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The Leslie Science & Nature Center goes batty!

Twenty-five furry fliers have found a new home at the Leslie Science & Nature Center after the closing of Pontiac’s Bat Zone. The LSNC family will now include straw-colored fruit bats, Egyptian fruit bats, big brown bats, Jamaican fruit bats and two random skunks! The animals will be out of sight for the spring while they adjust to their new home, but will be ready for visitors this summer. Come learn surprising facts and features of nature’s only flying mammal.

Trails and outdoor exhibits open seven days during daylight hours. Critter house open Sundays 10am-1pm with some exceptions. 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org Free

A space for kids at the police department The Ann Arbor Police Department is working hard to make children feel a bit more comfortable in what can be a scary place: the police station.

Entering through security, many strangers, and police officers walking around with guns can all contribute to making children very nervous. To help children, the police department has added a Children’s Nook complete with books and stuffed animals. A safe space for children to read and relax. It has been so successful thus far that the police department is seeking donations of new stuffed animals for the Children’s Nook to give to children.

Healthy Kids Day at Camp Burkett The Ann Arbor YMCA invites you to Healthy Kids Day®, a free community event to inspire children and their parents to keep minds and bodies active and engaged during the summer break from school. The event will offer activities like canoeing on Silver Lake, arts and crafts, games, and cooking demonstrations, as well as ideas that will fire up children’s imaginations about ways to learn and skills to gain when school is out. “A child’s development is never on vacation, and Healthy Kids Day is a great opportunity to educate families and to motivate kids to stay active in spirit, mind and body throughout the summer,” said Colette Hemker, youth community program director.

New stuffed animals can be donated at the Ann Arbor Police Department’s 301 East Huron Street location at the front desk on the second floor.

Saturday, May 19, 11am-2pm. YMCA Camp Birkett, 9141 Dexter Townhall Rd, Pinckney, 48169 annarborymca.org 734-996-9622 Free

Help keep kids engaged over the summer The Ypsilanti Library is determined to stop the infamous Summer Slide, and is not above bribery to do it. The Summer Challenge offers a wealth of great prizes sponsored by local businesses to encourage school-aged kids to read and participate in free educational activities over the summer. The program is designed to stop kids from falling behind on the skills they learned at school over the long summer break, and more businesses and organizations sign on as partners each year. The program kicks off at all Ypsilanti Libraries on June 16th with a day of games, crafts, circus arts workshops and performances. The library has a separate incentive program for little tykes, called 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. The program encourages tots and their parents to read together though a stamp and sticker book that allows parents and the library to track how many books children are reading before Kindergarten. Because the more words young children hear, the better their language skills will be by the first day of school.

Whittaker Branch, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Michigan Branch, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Superior branch, 8795 MacArthur Blvd. 734-482-4110. Free

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New YMCA child care program opening

A new child care program will be opening early this summer at the former Chappelle Community School, an elementary school within the Ypsilanti Community Schools District.

The Collaborative – Ypsilanti YMCA Child Development Center will be licensed by the state of Michigan and will become NAEYC-accredited (National Association for the Education of the Young Child). The Center will be able to accommodate children ages 18 months to 5 years and is a collaboration between the Ann Arbor YMCA, Eastern Michigan University (EMU), Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) and the Ypsilanti Housing Commission (YHC). Financial assistance will be available, and priority registration will be given to EMU students and those families living in Ypsilanti Housing Commission properties.

111 South Wallace Boulevard, Ypsilanti. 734-996-9622. annarborymca.org/camps-and-childcare

Chelas opening fullservice restaurant in Dexter

Ann Arbor’s beloved taqueria is opening up a new location in the space formerly occupied by the Foggy Bottom Coffee Shop in Dexter. The restaurant, still under construction, plans for a May opening. Gone are the disposable plates and silverware, making way for margaritas in glass cups! Chelas will keep its family-friendly prices and commitment to sourcing food locally in the summer months. New menu items include flautas and the Mexican version of Spanish tapas, known as botanas. Chelas is owned by Adrien Iraola, from Mexico City, and his wife Lori, an Ann Arbor native.

7065 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd., Dexter. 734-332-6055. chelas.co/index.html

Think Outside the Books has something for everyone

Ever since high school, Dan Chisholm has dreamed of opening a bookstore. Over time his dream evolved to reflect his many interests and growing family, and when he opened his store in March, it was much more than a bookstore. In addition to 15,000 new and used books, including a large children’s section, the store has comics, magazines, new and vintage video games, vinyl, CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray, collectables, and original artwork from local artists. Chisholm wants his customers to linger, playing with toys and games, and, of course, reading.

11am-7pm, Monday-Thursday, Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm.

2547 Ellsworth, Ypsilanti. 734-725-9794 thinkoutsidethebooks.org

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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILIES for parents of children with special needs

It Takes Two

A local couple adopting from India gets double the love

By Audrey Fairbrother

Anyone who knows Keely and Ross Bosn would tell you they definitely aren’t afraid of a challenge. Since 2010, the Bosns have juggled two careers in the military (including deployments for each— two for Keely), two biological children, and two years each at the rigorous University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Through it all, the couple has proven they can shine under doubly arduous circumstances. So, in Keely and Ross Bosn with twins, Bonnie and Blake exploring some of 2015, after deciding to India’s sights while on a trip to bring them home in September 2017. pursue their dream of international adoption, Calling Ann Arbor Home it was only fitting the After a two-year adoption process, Bosns were matched the Bosns traveled to India in September not only with one child, but two.

2017 to meet their children and bring An adopted child herself, Keely knew them home— just as Keely was beginfrom a young age she’d want to somening her first semester at the Ross School day adopt. Since the couple met in 2008, of Business.

Ross has been supportive in fostering In dealing with Blake’s special needs, that dream.

Fast-forward to 2016, with Ross nearly the Bosns feel especially lucky to live close to the University of Michigan done with his MBA program and Keely Mott’s Children’s Clinic, which boasts a finished with her military service: stabilnationally ranked DSD (Disorders of Sex ity was finally in sight, and the couple Development) program. The Bosns also decided the time was right. They contacted an agency in Virginia, specializing attend church with one of the clinic’s surgeons. in adoptions from India.

“It was incredibly helpful to speak with him (the Mott clinician)— even The Beginning of before we brought Blake home— about a Beautiful Process what to expect, and our best chances for The process began with a home study helping him (Blake) thrive,” Keely said. and paperwork, including a two-page The Bosns have also found support document outlining medical needs the through Hands Across the Water, a local couple were open to taking on. adoption and foster care support group “For us, we left it pretty open. India in Pittsfield Township. will only adopt children ages 0 to 5 with “Bonnie and Blake are adjusting really special needs to the United States, so well,” Ross said. “There hasn’t really we knew that was something we could been any huge breakthrough or event... expect,” said Keely Bosn. but it’s been little baby steps along But when a match came through the way that have just assured us that for not just one child, but twins, one they’re really doing well and bonding of whom was special needs, the Bosns with us.” didn’t think twice.

The Bosns also said they feel lucky to “They were left in a little cradle under be in Ann Arbor, as it’s a perfect place to a streetlamp,” Keely said. “Both were raise their diverse family. premature, but estimated to be about “We have two neighbors that moved in 2 weeks old. Bonnie weighed only 3.5 recently that are both from India,” Keely pounds, and Blake just 2.5 pounds.” said. “Our other neighbor across the street Blake was also diagnosed with Klinefelis from Sri Lanka. Being in a place that’s ter’s Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder so inclusive and welcoming, and where that can lead to cognitive delays. our kids can always feel comfortable and grow up around people that look like them, is such a wonderful thing.”

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Ages: 8-18 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1 to 1 (sighted peer partner) Dates & Times: July 16-20, 9:30am-4pm Cost: $50.00 (Lunch included)

Ages: 5-12 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:6 Dates & Times: 10 independent weeks, from June 25 to August 31 Cost: $365 per week What to Expect: In our Creativity Camps campers will explore and experiment with a variety of different 2-D & 3-D mediums. In addition to the elements and principles of design, they will learn about different artists and art movements.

What to Expect: Camp Abilities Michigan provides children and youth with visual impairments an authentic “summer camp” experience, including adapted sports, such as beep baseball and goal ball. The opportunity for them to successfully participate, sorely lacking in individual communities, increases their personal empowerment and improves how they are perceived by others.

They strive to increase awareness through support of local events with hands-on activities, and the distribution of information about visual impairment outdoor activities.

By teaching our campers what the CAN do in sports, recreation, and other activities, we foster independence resulting in a healthier lifestyle, better well being, and greater self confidence. Camp includes 30 campers max.

Fun Fact: Swimming, beep baseball, bowling, Goal Ball (a game currently being played in the Paralympics), yoga, arts & crafts are all part of Camp Abilities.

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Camp PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Age Range: 12-15 Staff/Camper Ratio: Minimum 1:10 Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, July 23-27 Cost: $285 What to Expect: Animals, animals, animals!

This fun-filled camp includes visits from animal rescue groups and daily interactions with adoptable animals, games, humane education and more. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch and drink each day; HSHV will provide an afternoon snack and a “paw-tastic” T-shirt!

Aftercare from 4-5pm is also available for an additional fee.

Fun Fact: Not only will you engage with animals through toys you make, treats you give and tricks you learn, but also you’ll prepare to become a responsible and compassionate future pet owner!

Cost: $180 What to expect: A summer culminating experience with opportunities to apply social skills in a fun and engaging group!

This group is taught by an occupational and speech therapist with a focus on applying newly learned skills in a structured social activity. Each child will be provided with takehome activities and information for parents on how to apply the strategies taught. Your child will practice emotions and perspective taking, defining their social circles, making new friends.

Fun Fact: Chimps and orangutans laugh and smile while playing and have been known to crack a joke!

Stone School Cooperative Preschool Summer Camp Program We are offering 10 different week long sessions.

All Camp Sessions are for 3-5 year olds on M-F mornings.

Saturday Morning Tots Playgroup for 2-3.5 year olds and their caregivers from May 19th - June 23rd.

Hosting our Open House on June 2nd Families are welcome to come and tour the school.

More Information www.stoneschool.org

2811 Stone School Rd, Ann Arbor • (734) 971-4820

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Toledo Zoo Summer Safari Camp 2 Hippo Way, 419-385-5721.

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Weekly Camps: June 18 – July 27, 2018 8:30am-3:30pm with aftercare option For youth who completed K-5

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 Toledo-area 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 nonmembers), 6-10 year olds (9am-3pm, $180 for members and $230 for non-members), experience camps for 6-10 year olds (9am-3pm, $195 for members and $245 for non-members), experience camps for 11-15 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.

Adventure, friendship, and discovery await you at summer camp!

This summer at Yankee Air Museum, explore exciting, inquiry based STEM day camps about engineering, forensics, aviation, and art. Campers will go behind-the-scenes to Yankee’s Hangar One to visit historic aircraft that the general public doesn’t get to see. Every camp includes games, sports, and lots of time outside.

Take flight this summer with Unity in Learning Camps at Yankee Air Museum.

Unity in Learning is a ground-breaking partnership between the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Leslie Science & Nature Center and Yankee Air Museum.

47884 D St, Belleville, MI 48111 | 734-997-1553 www.unityinlearning.org/camps

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Unity in Learning Camps at Yankee Air Museum

47884 D St., Belleville unityinlearning.org/camps 734-997-1553 Ages: Completed Grades K-5 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:10 Dates & Times: June 18 – July 27, 8:30am-3:30pm with aftercare option Cost: $300-$310 What to Expect: Dynamic STEM-focused day camps at Yankee Air Museum in Belleville with docent-led tours of museum exhibits and trips to the museum’s hangar each week. Skilled, friendly, education-focused staff. Science experiments, sports, art, games, and lots of time outside.

Fun Fact: During WWII, Walt Disney produced nose art for aircrafts; we have several of the original copies of these nose art sketches in our collection featuring Donald Duck and other characters.

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Champion Gymnastics Summer Camp

7240 Jackson Rd., ChampGymAA.com 734-222-1810 Ages: 4 and up Staff/Camper Ratio: 8:1 Dates & Times: June 25-29, July 9-13, July 1620, July 23-27, August 6-10, August 13-17, August 20-24.

All camps run 9am-4pm with half day options (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm) and early drop off (8am) or late pick up (4pm) for an additional fee.

Cost: $215 full day full week, $135 half day full week, $65 daily full day, $45 daily half day. $10/hour for early drop off or late pick up.

What to Expect: Your child will experience a variety of challenging and creative physical activities in a well-supervised, safe, gymnastics environment. Days consist of games, gymnastics, arts and crafts, water play, and much more!

Fun Fact: Every camper takes home a free, tie-dyed Champion Gymnastics Summer Camp t-shirt!

Varsity Day Camp

3420 Cordley Lake Rd., Pinckney varsitydaycamp.com 734-879-3070 Ages: Co-ed, 6-12 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:8 Dates & Times: June 11-August 3, 9am-4pm Before care: 7am-8:10am drop off After care: until 6pm Cost: $45/Day/includes lunch & all fees. $8/Before Care session. $8/After Care Session.

Fun Fact: Family owned and operated since 1950. Campers choose their activities: fish all day, tie dye, arts & crafts. They also have a full Red Cross swimming and boating program, sports, many other activities to choose from!

Campers have also enjoyed catching (and releasing) Cordley Lake Turtles.

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Own a Horse for a Week Summer Horse Camp Ages 5-16 | Weeks of June 18 - August 13 Day Camp (Monday - Friday 8:30-4pm) Intro Level to Experienced Levels Low camper/counsler ratio Whitmore Lake/Ann Arbor Area

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Ages: 3-18 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:10 Dates & Times: Week 1: June 25-29 Week 2: August 6-10 Morning, Afternoon, or All day offered.

Cost: $165 (half day), $295 (full day) What to Expect: Week 1: Animal Adventure, Superstar & Frozen!

Week 2: Pirates & Princesses, Musical Theater Magic, & Superhero!

Fun Fact: Studio 3 PAC is also offering a full evening schedule of dance and theater classes for summer!

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1920 Packard Rd., ozmusic.com 734-662-8283 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:10

Dates & Times: Camps run from June 18-August 27.

Cost: Half day $275, Whole day $400 What to Expect: There are a variety of musical camps at Oz’s Music! From instrument exploration with Steve Oz or the musical group Gemini, to songwriting with Ann Arbor’s own Joe Reilly. Rock band camps for the kids who want to have a group that rocks out to guitar and ukulele camps to learn and craft your string skills. Special needs camps for all ages are happening twice this summer at Ann Arbor Academy; these weeks are always special and full of fun for those with exceptional abilities. So check out our website for all the details of our amazing musical camps!

Fun Fact: Steve “Oz” has introduced musical instruments of all kinds in his Music Environment for Children since 1979. He has just about every instrument in his environment that anyone would want to try. This makes the Music Environment a perfect place for kids to come learn and explore for their summer camp experience.

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Girl Scout Ypsilanti Region Day Camp

Washtenaw County Parks Summer Day Camps • Offering camp at three lOcatiOns fOr children Grade 1 through age 11

444 James L. Hart Pkwy, Ypsilanti ypsilantidaycamp@gshom.org 734-971-8800

• One-week sessiOns starting June 18th Monday-Friday ∙ 9:15am-4:15pm (One-hour pre- or post-care available for extra fee)

Ages: Kindergarten-8th Grade Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:10 Dates & Times: Weeklong day camps starting the week of June 18-the week of August 27. Dropoff is between 7:45-9am. Pick-up is between 5-6pm.

Cost: $190 per week What to Expect: Meet new friends, take new adventures, and have a blast at day camp with Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan! When your girl attends Girl Scout day camp, she will have an amazing experience while having fun, gaining valuable leadership skills and a sense of independence. From exploring the animal kingdom, playing with your food, or sliding down a giant slip-and-slide Girl Scouts day camp has something for everyone this summer. With so much to offer, not to mention the affordable prices, they hope to be your go-to destination for summer day camps!

Fun Fact: Girls will receive either a badge or a fun patch and will take an exciting field trip.

Note: The child and dependent care credit provides a tax break for many parents who are responsible for the cost of childcare. If parent/guardian paid a daycare center, babysitter, summer camp, or other care provider to care for a qualifying child under age 13 or a disabled dependent of any age, they may qualify for a tax credit of up to 35 percent of qualifying expenses of $3,000 for one child or dependent, or up to $6,000 for two or more children or dependents.

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.

Register at parksonline.ewashtenaw.org

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

Stone School Cooperative Preschool Summer Camps

2811 Stone School Rd., stoneschool.org 734-971-4820 Ages: 3-5 Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:10 Dates & Times: 10 independent weeks, from June 4 to August 17. Camps run 9:30am-12:30pm.

Cost: $150 per session for non-members. $135 for current Stone School members.

What to Expect: Stone School Cooperative Preschool is excited to now offer summer camps at their historic Stone School House. Each week will have a unique camp theme such as Creepy Crawlers, Water Exploration, Camping, Beach, Community Helpers and more. A nut-free snack is provided each day as well.

Fun Fact: The camp is offered at the unique and beautiful historic Stone School. The school building originated in 1911 as a one room school house that served the Ann Arbor-Pittsfield Township community. Throughout it’s very long history is has never been used for any other purpose than a schoolhouse. The building has been lovingly maintained by cooperative families and staff for over 100 years. Many of the building details are original including the real-life working school bell (which we ring every school day)!

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Michigan Swim and Diving Camps 500 E. Hoover Ave. michiganswimcamp.com 734-845-8596

Michigan Swim Camp Ages: 9-18, must be 10 years old to stay overnight in campus accomodations Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:4 Dates & Times: June 10-14; June 17-21; July 29-August 2; August 5-9. A full day of activities. Swim times are 9-11am, 2-4pm, and 6:30-8:30pm.

Cost: Overnight $850; Commuter no meals $690; Commuter w/lunch $720; Commuter w/ lunch & dinner $760 (plus 4.95% processing fee) What to Expect: The Michigan Swim Camp, at the University of Michigan, is designed to provide each competitive swimmer with the opportunity to improve their pursuit of excellence both in and out of the pool. It is open to any and all participants limited only by age and specified number of campers. During registration, campers will select from one of two tracts depending upon their needs: Technique Development or Intensive Training.

The Technique Track is designed for individual and group instruction in fundamental and advanced stroke skills, and start and turn techniques. A daily optional training workout is available. The Intensive Track challenges swimmers to embrace the importance of team, look at technique in new ways, and learn how to work smarter as well as harder in practices. Athletes will leave this camp with a new understanding of the sport and a desire to make themselves, and those around them better. There will be 195 campers per week.

Fun Fact: Michigan Swim camps draws campers from over 20 states and several foreign countries.

Club Wolverine Diving Camp camps.mgoblue.com/diving/camps.php Ages: 9-18, must be 10 years old to stay overnight in campus accomodations Staff/Camper Ratio: 1:4 Dates & Times: July 8-12, camp starts at 2pm July 8 and concludes at 11am July 12.

Cost: Overnight $800; Commuter no meals $650; Commuter w/ breakfast, lunch and dinner $750 (plus 4.95% processing fee)

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Celebrating Shaira Mother’ s Day Get to know some special local moms, and where to take mom to celebrate

By Jennifer Brough

As we prepare to celebrate moms across the country, we selected a few local moms to tell us how they enjoy motherhood. Enjoy their profiles here and then start making plans to treat your own mom on her special day with our Mother’s Day Guide.

Agnieszka

Agnieszka (Agnes) Litman moved from Poland to Ypsilanti with her husband, Kamil in 2014. Both their sons were born here, the youngest on February 16. “I miss family and friends, and that network around me, but my mom is visiting over Mother’s Day and we will celebrate twice, since Polish Mother’s Day is May 26,” says Litman with a smile.

Shaira Daya lives in Ann Arbor with her husband, Andy Newman, an anthropology professor at Wayne State, and their two sons, ages 5 and almost 1.

What fills your day? I work with Food Gatherers, the food rescue and food bank program serving Washtenaw County, on Nutrition Projects that support their efforts to make healthy food available and accessible for those facing hunger and food insecurity. Because I work part time, I also have a few weekdays at home with my kids. For me, it feels like the best of both worlds.

Biggest mom-achievement over the past year? I birthed a baby this year! I think that’s a pretty spectacular Sharira Daya, and her husband Andy Newman with their two sons, Shane Ali, 5, achievement. and Oskar, 10 months. Photo Credit: Mary Ann Buckley Being a parent is hard work. In general, I like to Whom do you admire? I have such admiracelebrate the small stuff: I feel good if we make it tion for the preschool teachers who spend each out the door on time wearing matching socks. day sharing their patience and compassion with What is your favorite local treat? Zingerour kids. In our family, we’ve seen what a posiman’s gelato! They make a good root beer float, too. tive impact early-childhood teachers can have on I indulged in way too many of those this past summer the development of empathy and mindfulness. when I was pregnant. Songbird Café is my favorite I am grateful to them for their dedication and spot for an extra bit of caffeine, which I need in abunseemingly endless energy and grace. dance these days!

Luca Agnes Litman and her youngest son Daniel. Photo Credit: to JC Penney Studio What fills your day? When my first son was born, I gave up my marketing job to stay home and look after my family. He is very playful and sociable so we spend a lot of time outside in good weather. In bad weather, we visit children’s museums and indoor playgrounds. We also attend different activities within International Neighbors, and I am a host and leader of a Baby Tea Group.

Biggest mom-achievement over the past year? My oldest son refused to sleep for the first year of his life. I was exhausted, but through patient teaching with a strict nighttime schedule, he goes to bed every day with no issue and falls asleep immediately. I do too!

What is your favorite local treat? Zingerman’s hot chocolate and éclairs. It reminds me of my childhood. My parents used to take me to a café at my hometown on weekends, where we talked, laughed, drank hot chocolate and ate éclairs.

Whom do you admire? The person I admire the most is my mom. She is a loving and caring person with a lot of empathy, but also strong and independent, not afraid of new challenges. She showed me how to be a good person and a good mom.

Funny mom moment? My older son is an extrovert. When we go shopping, he waves and sends kisses to everyone. One Sunday in church, he sent kisses to the priest. The priest smiled at him and sent kisses back. Everybody laughed.

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Luca Carpenter from Nashville and Matthias from Milwaukee met in Ann Arbor, fell in love and are now married and living in Ypsilanti with a “blended” family of three children of 10, 8, and 7, two bunnies, three cats, and their dog. Luca and Matthias also always leave their door open for other extended family members.

What fills your day? I co-own Elements Preschool for Natural Learning and I teach there. Elements provides early childhood education while trusting the natural world to provide us the materials, environment, and inspiration for learning.

Biggest mom-achievement over the past year? Over the last year, I’ve started a business, gone back to school, and somehow managed to keep all of the children and pets happy and well cared for. I’d say that’s a big achievement!

What is your favorite local treat? In the summer, our family loves going to Ice Cream Time in Ypsilanti! We can bike there from our house. The kids love that they put little candy eyes on the cones.

Luca, in blue, celebrating on her wedding day with partner Matthias, her sister Alisha, and their children Zeki, 7, Abijah, 10, and Gianna, 8.

Photo Credit: Ian Tadashi Moore.

Whom do you admire? Lately, I’ve been filled with admiration for the local queer community. It’s been a rough few years politically and I am in awe of how we take care of each other, lift each other up, and find little ways to resist every day.

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BIRTHDAY GUIDE

By Mary Rose Kulczak

Looking for a unique theme for your child’s next birthday party? These local families planned creative celebrations to make their child’s special day extra fun. Put on your party hat, grab a cupcake, and prepare to be inspired!

Carolyn Rose

Age: 1 Hosted by: Dale and Jennifer Henry (parents), Belleville

Noah

Age: 2 Hosts: Mark and Celeste Kanpurwana, Chelsea

Party theme and décor: Pink and white roses

Party theme and décor: Trolls

Location: Carolyn Rose’s family home in Sumpter Township

Food: Guests noshed at a taco bar, where they could build their own tacos with various toppings.

Activities: Children loved the beautiful weather outdoors, where they played in a bounce house, enjoyed games, and went for a walk in the woods.

Photography: Provided by Kelli Firouzi Photography.

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Location: Chelsea Treehouse, Chelsea Cake: Trolls cake from Kloc’s Café Kitchen

Get to know Carolyn Rose: • She loves to play with her brother, Harlan (age 4).

• She loves any books about princesses. soccer, • She loves Tinkerbell, playing says mom Her er. wat in and playing a room. she has a smile that lights up

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Sweet treats: Bewitched Cakes and Catering made the smash cake, a pink rosette cake with buttercream frosting. The guests were offered chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting, and each cupcake was topped with a rose.

Food: Chelsea Treehouse provides food for their parties, which includes sandwich rolls for adults, and chicken nuggets and mac and cheese for children.

Activities: Children played on the wonderful play structures and slides at the treehouse.

Favors: Children were given Trolls party bags filled with pencils, stickers, temporary tattoos, and chocolates.

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Age: 11 Hosts: Jennifer and Amrit Vivekanand, Saline Theme: Star Wars Location: Emagine Theater, Saline Cake: In keeping with the Star Wars theme, guests were able to choose from two cupcake offerings: the dark side of the force (chocolate) or the light side of the force (vanilla), each one decorated with a small lightsaber.

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Party theme and décor: Star Wars masks were provided for the guests, along with Star Wars themed napkins, plates and cups. Mom designed the invitations to showcase the birthday girl, dressed in full Star Wars costume.

Activity: Guests watched the movie “Star Wars, The Last Jedi”.

Food: Emagine theater offers pizzas (cheese and pepperoni), along with hot dogs, French fries, chicken fingers and drink. Popcorn was also provided during the movie.

Party Favors: Mom made Wookie Cookies, decorating them with supplies purchased from Baker’s Nook in Saline.

Evelyn

Age: 3 Hosted by: Megan Urie (Mom), Chelsea Party theme and décor: Peppa Pig Location: Ceramics Clayland and Art Studio, Gregory Cake: The cake was provided by TC Cake Company (formerly Mom and Pop Bakery) in Howell. The cake was a funfetti cake with almond buttercream frosting.

Food: Guests were able to snack on fruit and veggies trays.

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Activities: Children expressed themselves creatively by painting ceramics in the studio. Each child was able to pick from pre-made ceramics such as animals, mugs, plates, and banks. The staff assisted children in painting. Once the painting was complete, the ceramics were left behind to be fired in the kiln, and then Mom delivered the ceramics to the guests later.

Favors: Party guests received Peppa Pig themed coloring books and crayons in Peppa Pig gift bags.

Lottie

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spanglercandy.com Get to know Lottie : • * In addition to yoga, she likes archery, gymnastics and hiking.

• * She enjoys painting watercolors, illustrating fashion, and sewing.

• * She is very responsible and takes care of the neighbor’s cat when they are out of town. She likes cats, but her family is allergic to them and she can’t have one of her own.

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Party theme and décor: Peachy Fitness Studio provided the festive and brightly colored decorations.

Activities: Guests enjoyed yogathemed games led by Peachy Fitness Studio certified yoga instructor Nancy Brack Herlocher. One favorite is called “Namaste, Namaste, Warrior”, in which children sit in a circle (like Duck, Duck, Goose) and wait to get tapped. Children migrate around the circle practicing

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Age: 11 Hosted by: Carol Chase (Mom), Scott Hadley (Dad), Ann Arbor

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Taking Nothing for Granted Pediatric nurse and single mom creates her own success story

By Trilby Becker

Elisha Talley is more comfortable with impermanence than the average person.

She knows that life can change directions or come screeching to a halt, at any time.

That stoutness of heart is part of what makes her uniquely qualified for two of the hardest jobs on Earth: single mom and pediatric nurse in the Congenital Heart Center at the C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital.

Talley moved to Ann Arbor from Washington in 2004 with her partner, their 3-year-old daughter, Zuvuya, and 3-month-old daughter, Luda Moon. A natural caretaker, Talley was attracted to working in health care. Her mother passed away when she was 11 and she wanted to help others find comfort with the death process. Thinking she would become a hospice nurse, she was doing her residency training when a rotation in the pediatric cardiothoracic intensive care unit changed her life. She says, “My jaw dropped and my heart exploded” when she saw the brilliance, compassion and unwavering commitment of the nurses on duty. “I could do this,” she thought. “I could take care of these babies.”

Shortly after starting her degree, Talley’s relationship with her children’s father fell apart. Without a family support system, she found herself on welfare and foodstamps while working full-time and studying late into the night after her girls were in bed. “Anyone who looks down on people for being on public assistance doesn’t know what it’s like. I would not have been able to succeed the way that I have without it.”

A teenaged girl from the neighborhood was her saving grace, offering low cost child care so Talley could finish her degree. She was hired by Mott, one of the most prestigious children’s hospitals in the world, and has been there ever since.

“It’s a dream job,” she says, adding, “It’s a really hard place to work.” But the collaborative spirit of the healthcare providers on the floor is phenomenal. Doctors and nurses work closely together.

“My patients suffer from serious heart defects. Twenty years ago most of these children did not survive infancy,” she says.

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Talley is there for people on the hardest days of their lives, which puts her own life in perspective. “Never take your children’s health for granted,” she affirms.

“That’s the most important thing in the world. Without it, what have you got?”

Perhaps she is more morbid than the average mother, she muses. Every time she says goodbye to her children she hugs them extra hard. “Mom, we’re coming back!” they grumble. But she insists her abiding knowledge of life’s impermanence is not a downer. It simply helps her to appreciate the time she has.

Rituals like cooking together with her daughters every night are an important part of Talley’s home life. And, when it comes to chores, they’re a team. As a result, she is raising independent young women who can do things for themselves. She still misses her own mother, a native of Puerto Rico, whom she adored.

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Fight from the Bite

Washtenaw County Health Department spreads the word about Lyme Disease

By Mary Rose Kulczak

Common ticks found in Michigan

From left to right: Blacklegged tick nymph, Blacklegged tick female, Lone star tick female, American Dog tick female

Think that Lyme disease is not a problem in Michigan? Think again. According to the Center for Disease Control, Lyme disease is the fastest growing vectorborne infectious disease in the United States, infecting more than 300,000 people a year. The disease is contracted through a bite from a black-legged tick that carries the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.

When diagnosed early, Lyme disease can be treated effectively with antibiotics. Patients who do not receive testing and proper treatment, however, can have infections that spread to the joints, heart and nervous system.

In 2017, ten confirmed cases of Lyme disease were reported in Washtenaw County. The county health department has begun their seasonal “Fight the Bite” campaign to keep the public informed on Lyme symptoms and prevention. “In the case of Lyme disease, we now have evidence that transmission is occurring locally,” said Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, communications manager and spokesperson for the county health department.

Local epidemiologists monitor tick activity in local parks and have discovered black-legged ticks that tested positive for the Lyme pathogen in Pinckney State Park, Waterloo State Park and other recreation areas. “We worry now about local transmissions, and that’s new,” Cerniglia added.

What is the county doing to combat this new public health threat?

“As a health department, we monitor the number of cases. We follow up reported cases to make sure individuals have gotten appropriate treatment and to investigate routes of transmission,” Cerniglia said.

The county also provides tick testing and identification kits for individuals who may have been bitten by a tick and are worried about infection. These kits also provide officials with information on how widespread the risk is in various locations in the county.

Warm weather is tick weather Unfortunately, the warm spring weather typically ushers in Lyme transmission season, which begins in early spring and runs through late summer, with a peak in June. Cerniglia urged caution when enjoying outdoor activities.

If a tick is found, quickly remove the tick using tweezers, gripping the body as close to the skin as possible and pulling straight out. Wash the affected area thoroughly. Monitor closely for any symptoms of Lyme, such as fever, swollen glands and rash. If symptoms are present, see a healthcare provider immediately. Ticks can be disposed of or saved and sent to the State of Michigan for testing and identification.

If parents are worried about harmful chemicals found in most tick repellents, such as DEET, alternative products are available. “The EPA has a tool on their website to find the right deterrent for you. It can be really helpful for people who are nervous about the chemicals and exposure,” Cerniglia added.

For more information on Lyme disease, visit the Washtenaw County public health website: ewashtenaw.org

Lyme Disease Prevention Here are some tips to avoid ticks this season: • Avoid areas where ticks are found, such as wooded areas, bushes and grassy fields.

• Cover head with hats or scarves.

• Wear long sleeves, long pants, high socks and shoes.

Tuck in pants if possible.

• Apply tick repellent (visit epa. gov for a list of repellents).

• Conduct a full-body tick check once a day.

• Bathe or shower after spending time outdoors.

• Check family pets frequently for ticks.

Lyme Disease Symptoms If any of these early or late stage symptoms appear, see your healthcare provider for testing and treatment.

Early symptoms appearing less than thirty days post-tick bite: • Skin rash at the site of bite, often appearing in the shape of a bull’s eye (known as Erythema migrans) • Fever or chills • Fatigue • Swollen lymph nodes • Achy muscles and joints • Headache • Later stages (months post-tick bite): • Recurring skin rashes • Weakness of facial muscles, Bell’s Palsy • Severe headaches or neck pain, leading to meningitis • Arthritis symptoms in joints • Dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations • Brain fog

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OLLIE FOOD + SPIRITS 42 East Cross Street Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (734) 482-8050 Tuesday–Thursday: 11am–11pm Friday: 11am–12am Saturday: 8am–12am Sunday: 8am–3pm Closed Monday Ollieypsi.com

Delightful Depot Town Located in the heart of Depot Town, Ollie Food + Spirits offers a casual atmosphere with a thoughtful and unique menu that caters to both adults and kids.

Consider visiting for one of their themed Sunday brunches, as we did recently when the theme was “Pee-Wee’s Brunch House,” referring to the ’80s cult classic.

Themes and some menu items rotate, although many brunch staples appear week after week.

As with any brunch, we aimed to arrive late to avoid waiting time with the kids, but the time change the night before seemed to throw everyone off, so our attempt at a 1pm brunch yielded a quote of a 30-minute wait time (actual wait time was 20 minutes). This gave us a chance to wander and explore Depot Town a bit.

Bonus tip: Plan to put your name in and then take the kids for a short walk down to the Tridge— the famous three-ended bridge over the Huron connecting Frog Island and Riverside Parks.

Themed brunches deliver deliciousness The themed brunches provided adults with nostalgic humor but also induced some interesting discussion with the kids. Both explaining and just saying the name “Meka Leka Hi Meka Hiney Hash” provided some good laughs. Ordering it provided a great combination of potatoes, beets and corned beef described by our 4-year old as equal parts stretchy and crispy. He was a fan. We would recommend this dish, which comes served with a side of eggs and toast; a solid hash with components good for picking by all family members.

We also tasted the Biscuits and Reba the Mail Gravy and found that the housemade biscuits were a fresh and fluffy delight and the gravy was smooth and

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bacon-y with a pinch of spice (mushroom gravy also available). The brioche toast order with the hash was also a superstar.

After also quickly devouring the Chairy’s Cherry Glazed Doughnut Holes (fresh, dense, not too greasy with crispy exterior and deliciously not-too-sweet glaze), we were well aware by the end of our meal that Ollie is serious about baked goods.

So serious that they offer vegan options as well— in our case, two toasted coconut chocolate chip vegan waffles topped with Michigan maple syrup, whipped banana coconut cream and house olive oil with maple granola.

If your kids aren’t into picking their favorite parts of your grown-up dish, Ollie offers a Kids’ Menu available for all meals including Butter Noodles, Lil’ Mac, PB + Honey, and Eggs ‘n’ Taters. Our 2-year old enjoyed the Lil’ Mac which was made with penne and a creamy, rich, cheese blend.

Ice cream next door sweetens the deal While we found solid kid-friendly food options, parents should be prepared to offer some soft coaching to the serving staff to ensure food and drink service is kid-appropriate. We were the only family with kids on our visit and we’re not sure who panicked more— our 2-year old or us— when the server sat a full-size water glass in front of her!

Ollie is a solid brunch pick with a number of vegan and vegetarian options and a full coffee (and alcohol) bar— an overall fun outing. If you’re used to doing breakfast or brunch in-and-out in 30 minutes, consider the relatively slower service into your planning. Perhaps the best part for families is the jointly owned Cream & Crumb next door, offering a selection of local ice cream and baked goods, which can easily be used as bribes for good kid behavior.

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1. Kid-friendly: yes 2. To avoid wait: brunch before 9am or after 1pm 3. Noise level: Low 4. Bathroom amenities: Changing table 5. High chairs? Yes 6. Got milk? Yes –from Guernsey Farms, yum!

7. Kids’ menu? Yes 8. Anything healthy for kids? Yes 9. Food allergy concerns? Menu directs you to ask server about allergy concerns se

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A Day Out Under the Sky Saturday, May 12. 11am-1pm

Enjoy the Spring weather at Montibeller Park for this special Kite Flying Day! The whole family is invited for a fun day outside. Children under 10 years old will receive a free kite kit that can be assembled on site. Fly it at the park and then take it home to keep, or bring your own unique kite to show off! When you’re all done flying, take a stroll through the park which features picnic areas, playgrounds, and nature trails.

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

1 TUESDAY Tummy Times 10am. Ann Arbor West Branch Library. aadl.org. Free Come meet other new parents, enjoy a drink from Sweetwaters at Westgate and relax while your child has fun engaging with special toys for young babies.

Children’s Book Week Storytime 11am. Nicola’s Books. nicolasbooks.com.

Free This special storytime is designed for preschoolers and celebrates Children’s Book Week, the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country!

2 WEDNESDAY The Wizard of Oz 10am. $12-$15. Morris Lawrence Building. wildswantheater.org Adapted for Wild Swan, this unique version of a beloved story is a treat for the whole family.

Paper Succulents 7pm. Ann Arbor Pittsfield Branch Library. aadl.org. Free Grades 6 and up will enjoy making unique succulents out of paper!

3 THURSDAY The Exotic Zoo 3pm. Saline District Library. salinelibrary.org. Free Teens are invited to visit with exotic animals including a Kangaroo, Siberian Lynx, Honey Bear, Ring-tail Lemur, and more!

PJ Masks Live 6pm. $29-$99.50. Convocation Center, EMU. emich.edu PJ Masks follows the thrilling nighttime adventures of three young friends who transform into their dynamic alter egos, embarking on action-packed capers, solving mysteries and learning valuable lessons along the way.

West African Kora Music with Sean Gaskell 7pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free Learn about the Kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa with a performance and educational demonstration

4 FRIDAY Easy String Art 7pm. Ann Arbor West Branch Library. aadl.org. Free Kids in grade 8 and up are invited to participate in this simple string art project.

Learn how to make an artistic keepsake that makes a special gift.

Annie 7:30pm. $16-$18. Canton Village Theater. cantonvillagetheater.org.

The Spotlight Players present the timeless musical classic, Annie.

5 SATURDAY Ann Arbor Children’s Business Fair 10am. Ann Arbor Senior Center. childrensbusinessfair.org. Free Calling all entrepreneurs ages 6-12! Take this opportunity to spark your creativity and confidence. Prior to the fair, kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and design a display.

Free Comic Book Day 10am. Vault of Midnight. vaultofmidnight.com. Free Once a year, Vault of Midnight and other comic shops around the world team up to offer free comic books to the masses.

Author/Cartoonist Zac Gorman 2pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free Children in grades 3-8 are invited to join author and cartoonist Zac Gorman for an afternoon of adventure talking about and reading from his novel, Thisby Thestoop and the Black Mountain.

FLY TRAP 5pm-9pm. Riverside Arts Center. riversidearts.org. Free Join for an evening of music, dance, puppets, karaoke, sticky ideas, delicious food, and more. There is a suggested donation of $10. Proceeds support children’s art programs through the FLY Creativity Lab.

Montibeller Park, 4305 Ellsworth Rd, Ypsilanti. 734-822-2120. pittsfield-mi.gov. Free

Celebrate the Huron River Sunday, May 20. 1pm-5pm.

Join in on community fun dedicated to Ann Arbor’s beautiful natural areas at the annual Huron River Day! Kick things off with Mayor Christopher Taylor at 1pm. Then explore a wide variety of exciting activities throughout Gallup Park, including $5 boat rentals, stand-up paddle boarding, butterfly and river exhibits, a performance by the Aviary Circus, an antique boat show, an environment-themed contest with prizes, and more. There will also be live musical entertainment, as well as the fare of various local food vendors to choose from when you’re hungry!

Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Rd. 734-794-6000. a2gov.org. Free

6 SUNDAY A Beastly Tea: Meet Belle and the Beast 12pm. $25. Plymouth Historical Museum. plymouthhistory.org Meet Belle and the Beast, enjoy a tea party, and participate in fun activities.

Passport 2 Pittsfield Open House 1pm. Pittsfield Township Administration Building. pittsfield-mi.gov. Free Join for a family-fun filled day at the Township facilities (Twp. Hall, Public Safety, Utilities, Fire Station, Community/ Senior Center). Activities will include a pop-up farmers market, recycled box city, rec city, police cars, fire trucks, field office touch-a-truck, and more.

7 MONDAY Learn to Play Chess 6:30pm. Ypsilanti District Library. ypsilibrary.org. Free Ages 8-18 will learn how to play chess from the beginning. Chess-based games will be used to learn the rules and strategic thinking.

8 TUESDAY Creature Camp 8am. $65. The Creature Conservancy. thecreatureconservancy.org Students get to help with care and feeding of select animals on their day off of school.

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Cont’d from p21 Day off Outdoors: Bee Keeper Academy 8:30am. $65-$70. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org Learn how bees and other pollinators keep ecosystems healthy. Camp is for kids in grades K-5.

Tiny Window Greenhouse 2pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free Grades K-3. Get ready for spring by making a tiny window greenhouse and watch as your very own plant seedlings grow.

10 THURSDAY Mama’s March 9am. Central United Methodist Church, Lansing. motheringjustice.org. Free Mothers from all over the state travel to Lansing to have their voices heard on issues like infant/maternal mortality, mental health, domestic violence, leave policies and issues facing families.

READ to Library Dogs 3:30pm. Chelsea District Library. chelseadistrictlibrary.org. Free Children will love reading books to friendly therapy dogs who listen carefully to every single word.

11 FRIDAY TinkerLab: Art 11am. YDL-Whittaker. ypsilibrary.org.

Free Ages 2-6. Tinkering allows children to learn through hands-on experiences and provides them with unstructured time to explore, test and invent.

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Ann Arbor Great Strides 10am. Washtenaw Community College. fightcf.cff.org. Free Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with this fun, family-oriented event. There will be a healthy 5k walk, children’s activities, food, and more!

Tween Advisory Board 6pm. Ypsilanti District Library Downtown. ypsilibrary.org. Free Ages 10-13 are invited to join their peers for food, fun and conversation.

Ann Arbor Princess Ball 1pm. $45-$60. The Inn at St. John’s, Plymouth. theinnatstjohns.com Meet your favorite princesses and enjoy a live interactive show with songs, princess etiquette, dances, a parade, games, and more.

Nature Storytime - Wondrous Wildflowers 10am. $4-$5. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org Explore the outdoors with your little one with live animal visits, hikes, stories, and hands-on activities.

Tim Kubart 2pm. $12-$15. Canton Village Theater. cantonvillagetheater.org See a concert with grammy-award winner for ‘Best Children’s Album’ and host of Sprout Channel’s “Sunny Side Up!” with an engaging and interactive sperformance.

13 SUNDAY My Turn: A Sensory Friendly Sunday 9:30am-11:30am. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. aahom.org. Free Join for a sensory-friendly experience designed for families affected by autism and other sensory processing challenges.

14 MONDAY Sewing Lab 7pm-8:30pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free Grades 6 and up. Local instructor Amber Adams-Falls will demonstrate techniques for sewing with stretch ribbon.

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17 THURSDAY Sensation Stations 10:30am. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free Ages 10 Months - 2 years. Drop in for sensory fun by scooping, pouring, shaking, and sorting a variety of materials, and learning about colors, shapes, textures, and sounds.

Starry Night Storytime 6:30pm. YDL-Whittaker. ypsilibrary.org.

Free Jump into your pj’s and head to the library for sleepy time stories and songs that will surely help prepare you for a night of sweet dreams.

18 FRIDAY Fun Fair 5:30pm. Field Elementary School, Canton. pccsk12.com. Free Come for a carnival-themed fun fair! There will be something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Cinderella 7pm. $10-$15. The Power Center for the Performing Arts. tickets.vendini.com Young People’s Theater presents the classic tale of Cinderella with all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, and the masked ball—plus some surprising twists! Additional performances on May 19 at 1pm and 7pm, and May 20 at 2pm.

Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a Play!”

7:30pm. $8-$10. Arthur Miller Theatre. a2ct.org Ann Arbor Civic Junior Theatre presents a musical for ages four and up, based on Mo Willems’ beloved books.

19 SATURDAY Westside Art Hop 10am. Gretchen’s House, 700 Eberwhite Blvd. westsidearthop.com. Free Enjoy a walk through Ann Arbor’s Old West Side. Neighborhood homes, studios, porches and yards will feature over 40 artists. Maps will be online and at each venue, with signage on the day, or start at Gretchen’s House.

Healthy Kids Day 11am. YMCA Camp Birkett. ymca.net.

Free This nationwide event will feature activities such as canoeing, games, healthy cooking demonstrations, and arts and crafts to motivate and teach families how to develop and maintain healthy routines at home throughout the summer months.

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Sensory Storytime 11am. Chelsea District Library. chelseadistrictlibrary.org. Free This interactive storytime is designed for children with developmental delays or sensitivity issues that make being in large groups challenging. The storytime includes visuals, rhythmic preschool-level stories, and sensory activities. Siblings are welcome.

20 SUNDAY Ann Arbor Creativity & Making Expo 12pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free Celebrate making of all types with demos, hands-on activities, exhibits, and connect with creators of all ages.

Fireside Fun - A Good OldFashioned Campfire Circle 6:30pm. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org. Free Bring your family, friends, camp chairs, outdoor games, and s’mores fixings for a relaxing time around the campfire.

21 MONDAY Garden Bros Circus 4:30pm. $12.50-$40. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. washtenawfarmcouncil.org Join for 3 RINGS bursting with excitement, laughter and memories that families will cherish.

22 TUESDAY Wind Chime Creation 7pm. Ann Arbor West Branch Library. aadl.org. Free Grades 6 and up. Join local crafter, Dawn Henry, to make your own wind chime useing items like beach glass, beads, keys, shells, stones, and driftwood.

Yoga for Success 7pm. Plymouth District Library. plymouthlibrary.org. Free Ages 7 & up are invited for a fun yoga session! Learn easy-to-practice tools for overall well-being and every day success.

Practices taught include physical postures and meditation.

23 WEDNESDAY Nature Storytime - Squirrels 10am. $4-$5. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org Explore and appreciate the outdoors with live animal visits, hikes, stories, and handson activities about squirrels.

24 THURSDAY Skateboarder and Disability Advocate Daniel Mancina 6:30pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free Grades 6-adult. Come for a conversation with Daniel Mancina, a positive advocate for the blind who uses his passion for skateboarding to change perceptions of the blind community.

25 FRIDAY Bike-in 7pm. Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market. facebook.com/bikeinannarbor. Free Everyone is invited to join for a slow bike ride throughout Ann Arbor! Each ride will begin at the Farmer’s Market in Kerrytown wrap up by “biking-in” to a local establishment, green space, or other friendly host setting.

26 SATURDAY TYDL Wave: Anime Club 1pm. YDL-Whittaker. ypsilibrary.org. Free Kids and teens ages 12-18 can drop in to watch anime with other fans. Stay for a discussion led by long time club members!

Snacks included.

Board Game Afternoon 2:30pm. Ann Arbor West Branch Library. aadl.org. Free Grades 6 and up will enjoy an afternoon of board games! Games will include Ricochet Robots, Ticket to Ride, Yeti in my Spaghetti, Dominion, Sushi Go, Stratego, Grand Austria Hotel, Space Team, and more.

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27 SUNDAY All-Ages Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 1pm-4pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org. Free Participate in a Mario Kart 8 Tournament for kids, teens, and adults! Bring the family for an afternoon of fun!

28 MONDAY Ypsilanti Memorial Day Parade 9am. Downtown Ypsilanti. ypsireal.com.

Free Join for a parade that starts at Huron & Michigan and continues up Huron to Cross St. There will be a ceremony on the bridge over the Huron River, with a ceremony at the Armed Forces Memorial cemetery following.

Dexter Memorial Day Parade 10am. Monument Park, Dexter. dextermemorialdayparade.com. Free Join the Rotary Club of Dexter for a parade supported by the community. Visit the website for a map, and for an application to participate. The parade will finish at Monument Park where there will be a Memorial Ceremony.

29 TUESDAY Open Lego Build 7pm-8pm. Canton Public Library. cantonpl.org. Free Ages 7-14 are invited to play creatively and build with Lego and Duplo Blocks.

Participate in challenges or play freely.

Lego creations will be displayed on the website!

30 WEDNESDAY Meditation & Anxiety Management for Teens 7pm. Ann Arbor Pittsfield Branch Library. aadl.org. Free Grades 6-12. Whether it is school stress, anxiety, or moodiness teens can benefit from learning meditation and mindfulness.

Local massage therapist and meditation leader Amy Tarrant will lead teens through a series of guided meditations.

31 THURSDAY Nature Walk with AADL 6pm. Bird Hills Nature Area. a2gov.org.

Free Join for a family-friendly walk through hilly woods to learn more about the natural features of the park. Meet at the Newport Road entrance, just north of M-14. Some of AADL’s Science Tools will be available for use during the walk!

Sundays

Sunday Funnies 3pm. $5-12. The Mitten Theater, Plymouth. plymouthparc.com 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!

STARGAZING PEACH MOUNTAIN OBSERVATORY Ann Arbor Saturdays May 12 and May 19 Directions: http://www.umich. edu/~lowbrows/calendar/regular. html Observatory Opens at Sunset, Free admission and parking

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Tuesdays

ANTIQUE APPRAISAL! May 12th 9:30am-3:30pm at Dexter Museum. Call for appointment.

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

Little Scientists Club 9:30am-10:30am. $12.50. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. aahom.org 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.

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Older siblings welcome.

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My foster mom says that I’m beautiful! I don’t understand why I am still waiting for my forever home. I love to be held and petted. I like to hang out with other cats and I do fine with dogs, too. Can’t you just see me sitting in your front window, enjoying the sun? Please send in your application today!

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If you cannot adopt, please consider making a donation online to help out our furry friends!

Wednesdays

Little Bear Wednesdays 10am. $40. WideWorld Sports Center. wideworld-sports.com Little Bear (18-48 months) class is an introductory soccer experience for the youngest athletes. Classes are childled rather than instructor led, and includes parent participation on the field.

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Thursdays

Little Paws Storytime 10:30am-11:30am. $5. Humane Society of Huron Valley. hshv.org Designed for children ages 2-5, this program includes animal-themed stories, fingerplays, crafts and the opportunity to meet some adoptable animals!

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Breastfeeding Cafe: Group for Mothers and Babies 10am. Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor. bfcaa.com. Free This is a space for mothers and their babies to meet other breastfeeding mothers. Have a cup of tea, relax, and chat with others about what’s on your mind.

Saturdays

Story Time with Linda Zimmer 11am. Bookbound Bookstore. bookboundbookstore.com. Free Story Time is for kids ages 6 and under, and features Linda Zimmer reading fun and seasonal books in Bookbound’s comfortable children’s section.

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