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Virtual Meditation and Journaling Workshop

– 1:30-2:30pm. Brandon Klein will provide instruction on contemplative journaling practices, followed by a 25-min guided meditation practice. All proceeds benefit Garrett’s Space (GarrettsSpace.org). $15. Register: WiseMindGentleSoul.com/fundraiser. Online: Luke Winslow-King – 7:30pm. His work is an eclectic mix that combines Mississippi delta blues, folk music, traditional jazz and roots rock & roll. Live from The Ark stage. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-roomseries.

TUESDAY, MAY 4

Online: South for Winter – 8pm. South for Winter began when New Zealander Nick Stone and Coloradan Dani Cichon met as travelers in South America in 2014. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.

THURSDAY, MAY 6

Online: Don White – 7:30pm. He’s an award-winning singer/songwriter, a comedian, an author and a storyteller. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.

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SATURDAY, MAY 8

Stewardship Workday: Brokaw Nature Area – 9am-12pm. World Wetlands Day. Help remove aggressive non-native plants. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/ Brokaw050821. Online: The RFD Boys – 8pm. One of southeastern Michigan’s most durable musical ensembles, and their shows capture a deep slice of musical Ann Arbor. Live from The Ark stage. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/arkfamily-room-series.

TUESDAY, MAY 11

Virtual Stewards’ Circle – 7:30-8:30am. Topic: Discuss the process of planning, funding and implementing a formal garden installation and a smallscale natural community restoration. An informal discussion on a monthly topic with volunteer and professional land stewards, plus others interested in nature. Free. Via Zoom:Tinyurl.com/SCZoom2021. More info: StewardshipNetwork.org. Online: Peter Madcat Ruth & The C.A.R.Ma. Quartet – 8pm. Peter Madcat Ruth has established an international reputation through his exhilarating, riveting virtuosity on the harmonica. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/arkfamily-room-series.

SATURDAY, MAY 15

Michigan Dahlia Association Plant and Tuber

Sale – 9am-2pm. If you love dahlias and love how their incredible shapes and vivid rainbow colors light up a garden, be sure to visit this annual sale. Free admission. Dexter Mill, 3515 Central St, Dexter. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu. Online: The Yellow Room Gang – 8pm. It’s a night with 8 of our favorite Michigan songwriters. Come and be a fly on the wall as the exchange of creative ideas flows freely. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.

MONDAY, MAY 17

Online: Unearthing Tulsa – 4-5pm. 100 Years Later, a conversation with Brent Staples, Fred Conrad and Scott Ellsworth. Free. More info & to register: UMMA.UMich.edu.

SATURDAY, MAY 22

Garlic Mustard Weed Out Week – May 22-30. NAP is inviting the community to survey their own yards to find and remove target species, and spend some time pulling in your local City of Ann Arbor nature areas. More info:A2Gov.org/gmwow. Butterfly Survey Kickoff – 11am-1pm. Learn NAP survey protocol and help search the prairies and woodlands for these beautiful insects throughout the summer. No experience in butterfly identification necessary, though it is helpful. Register by May 19: 734-794-6627 or NAP@A2Gov.org. Online: Alisa Amador – 8pm. Latin-Jazz-Soul- and Blues-influenced folk rock. Free; donations accepted. More info: TheArk.org/ark-family-room-series.

SUNDAY, MAY 23

Stewardship Workday: Onder Park – 1-4pm. Help remove non-native plants. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/ Onder052321.

TUESDAY, MAY 25

Virtual Education Series: Co-Occurring Eating Disorders & Addiction – 7:30-9pm. With Tiffany Schultz. Free. Via Zoom. For link: DawnFarm.org.

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Free 15-Day Meditation Challenge – 6am11:55pm. Join this challenge to get a free 15-day program introducing mindfulness and meditation. Get daily prompts explaining how to do sitting meditation plus mindfulness checks at the end of each day. Free. wix.to/kkAZB0A. Ypsi Area Online Market – A collaboration between Growing Hope, The Farm at St. Joe’s, Zilke Farm Kitchen, and a growing list of area farmers and food producers. For pick-up sites & to shop: GrowingHope.net/ypsi-area-online-market. Virtual & In-Person Yoga Sessions – 9am-7pm, Mon-Fri; varied times on weekends. For adults and kids. Private, family and group offerings available for private sessions or at a scheduled time on our site. Our wellness professional will assist you on your journey. Details: GoodVibzYoga.com. Tiny Lions Lounge & Adoption Center (TLC) – 12-7pm, Wed-Sun. Offers feline-friendly activities with kittens and cats available to take home. 5245 Jackson Rd, Ste A1, 734-661-3575. TinyLions.org.

sunday

Hudson Valley Humane Society Rescue Reading

– 10am-12pm. Includes humane education lessons, group read-aloud and dog meet-and-greet. Drop-off event. $10; space limited. HSHV.org/RescueReading. Online Meditation from Anywhere – 11am-12pm. Building an international sangha by connecting loving hearts. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo.com or DeepSpring.org. Sunday Talk with Demo Rinpoche – 11am-12pm. Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor. 734-994-3387. JewelHeart.org. The Sunday Artisan Market – Thru Dec 19. 11am4pm. Unique local arts & crafts. Meet the artists and support local art. Free parking. Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market Pavilion, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor. Sunday ArtisanMarket.org. Reiki Sessions at Evenstar’s Chalice – 2-4pm. 1st & 3rd Sun. Feel the stress fall away as you experience the healing and restorative power of reiki. Choose a 20- or 40-min session. $1/minute. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com. Inspiring Talk by Mata Yogananda – 7pm. Spiritual talk, pure meditation and silent prayer, with Winged Prayer for all in need at 9pm. Free. Self-Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller, Bath. 517-641-6201. SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org. Sound Healing Concert – 7-9pm. Rare, therapeutic chakra-tuned crystal bowls played with recorded soundscape music while reiki is sent to the audience. $20/at door. 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com. Chelsea Online Farmers’ Market – Mon-Thurs. Saturday pick-up. For details: ChelseaFarmersMkt.org. Virtual Pilates with Gwyn – 9:30-10am. Build a better understanding of your mind & body connections through alignment, posture and natural movement awareness. $5/class. GwynJonesPilates.com. Meaningful Mondays – 8pm. SevaLight Retreat Centre warmly welcomes everyone, of all faiths, meditation practices and traditions, to join us virtually. Will gather on video conference sharing in song/ chants and inspiring readings from Mata Yogananda Mahasaya Dharmaji’s writings, followed by Pure Meditation and silent prayer. Free. Email by 10am any Monday to receive the info about how to join by video: Info@SelfRealizationCentreMichigan.org.

tuesday

Online Meditation from Anywhere – 9-9:30am. Building an international sangha by connecting loving hearts. Donations welcome. To receive a link: CelesteZygmont2@yahoo.com or DeepSpring.org. Massage Clinic: Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Balancing – Thru Aug 31. 11am. Also Wed, Thurs. Massage Therapy sessions at our established student clinic, at our state-licensed school. By appt, private rooms, quiet peaceful environment. $30/hr, $25/ seniors 68 & over. Ann Arbor School of Massage, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. For appt: 734769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net. Ypsilanti Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 3-7pm. 16 S Washington St, Ypsilanti. GrowingHope.net. Online: Realization Process Practice – 6-7:30pm. With Mara Evenstar. A weekly exploration and practice of the Realization Process developed by Judith Blackstone, PhD. A body-centered approach to personal and spiritual healing and maturity. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

wednesday

Chelsea Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 1-5pm. Chelsea State Bank Lot, Old U.S. 12 / S Main St, Chelsea. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org. Jharra Vedic Energy Healing – 2-7pm. A Vedic healing technique from the teachings of Babaji in which the practitioner repeats a mantra while sweeping peacock feathers over a person’s body, thereby clearing out dis-harmony and allowing the natural harmony to preside. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com.

Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea House Poetry

Circle – 7-9pm. 2nd & 4th Wed. Features a reading by a well-published poet followed by open mic. For Zoom link: CWPoetryCircle@gmail. Virtual Private Training with Gwyn – 10:1510:45am. Individual training to reach your posture and alignment goals. Build strength, mobility and movement pattern awareness. $40/30 min. Gwyn JonesPilates.com. Massage Clinic with Student Interns – 11am. Massage therapy sessions at our established student clinic, at our state-licensed School.By appt; private rooms, quiet peaceful environment. $30/hr, $25/seniors 68+. Ann Arbor School of Massage, Herbal & Natural Medicine, 6276 Jackson Rd, Ste B, Ann Arbor. 734769-7794. NaturopathicSchoolOfAnnArbor.net. Happy Hour Massage – 3-8pm. We’ll match your needs with an expert therapist who can tailor a massage to your wellness needs. $55/60 min, $80/90 min. Balance Massage Therapy, 5155 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor. 734-660-5919. LifeIsActive.com. Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Short lesson and meditation, followed by discussion with instructor Lori Barresi. Drop-in, every other Thur. $10. Enlightened Soul Center, 3820 Packard, Ste 280, Ann Arbor. 734358-0218. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

friday

Virtual TRX with Gwyn – 8:15-8:45am. TRX is a suspension training workout that will give total-body health benefits for everyone. Modifications given for every move. $10. GwynJonesPilates.com. Sound of Soul by Eckankar – 6:30-7:15pm. HU is a sacred word to draw Soul closer to God bringing wisdom and awareness. Enhances any faith. Free. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, 114 S Main St, Ann Arbor. Eck-MI.org.

saturday

Ann Arbor Farmers’ Market – Thru Dec. 7am3pm. 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor. A2Gov.org. Saline Summer Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov. 8am-12pm. Downtown, S Ann Arbor St, half block south of Michigan Ave, Saline. CityOfSaline.org/ farmersmarket. Chelsea Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 8am-1pm. Palmer Commons, 222 S Main St, Chelsea. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org. Ypsilanti Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 9am-1pm. 100 Rice St, Ypsilanti. GrowingHope.net. Reiki Sessions at Evenstar’s Chalice – 2-4pm. 2nd & 4th Sat. Feel the stress fall away as you experience the healing and restorative power of reiki. Choose a 20- or 40-min session. $1/minute. Evenstar’s Chalice, 36 N Huron St, Ypsilanti. 734-905-7980. EvenstarsChalice.com. Spring/Summer Drum and Dance Jam– Thru Aug. 7:30-9pm. Not held July 25. 1st Sat. Hosted by Curtis Glatter. 6 pre-registered drummers allowed; 6-ft apart. Masks required. $5 sliding scale. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth. 704 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor. Pre-register: 734-972-6098. InterfaithSpirit.org.