SUNDAY, MARCH 13 ONLINE: The Equinox Challenge – Mar 13-20. 9-10am. Energetic Geometry is offering a 7-day exploration of the history, rituals, and spirituality of the equinox sun, hosted by Karen and Dominique Susani. Participate in simple, but potent exercises; discover sacred equinox alignments; explore healing rituals from ancient times; prepare charged healing water, a secret guarded by the alchemists; and feel the beauty of the equinox sun and expand their spirituality. $37. Register: EnergeticGeometry.com. Stewardship Workday: Barton Nature Area – 1-3pm. Help removing invasive shrubs that crowd out the native vegetation. Tools, snacks and know-how provided. Free. Location given after registration. Pre-registration required: Tinyurl.com/ Barton031322.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Open Stage – 8pm. Take your music to the masses. Open Stage nights offer supportive audiences and a terrific space. Fifteen performers have 8 mins (or 2 songs) each to do their thing. $3, $2/members, seniors, students. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arranging – 1-2:30pm. Presented by Ann Arbor Ikebana Intl Chapter. Create your own seasonal Ikebana arrangement with guidance by a certified instructor. $20. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor. Reservations required: A2Ikebana@gmail.com. mbgna.umich.edu.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Michigan Gem and Mineral Society Annual Show – Mar 18-20. 10am-7pm, Fri; 10am-6pm, Sat; 11am5pm, Sun. Kids area, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, demonstrators, raffle, exhibits, displays, lapidary supplies, door prize drawings and 3 days of silent auctions. $4/adults, Seniors $2/seniors, Students $1/ students, free/age 5 & under. Keeley Park American 1 Credit Union Event Center, 200 W Ganson St., Jackson. mgmsrockclub.com/annual-show.html.
farmers markets directory
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o many healthy outdoor activities await us in the summertime— picnics, sporting events and boating, just to name a few. Best of all is the cornucopia of fresh, local produce we find to fuel our seasonal fun. A plethora of farmers markets spring up each year that allow us to skip the middleman and get food straight from the people that grow it. Not only is it more nutritious than store-bought, it creates a much smaller carbon footprint on the environment than extensive shipping and we get to talk ANN ARBOR’S FARM MARKET
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7am-3pm Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown district 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor A2gov.org/market
DIXBORO FARMERS MARKET
May 22 - Oct 21, Fridays, 3-7pm 5221 Church Rd., Dixboro/Ann Arbor DixboroFarmersMarket.org
PITTSFIELD CHARTER TOWNSHIP FARMERS MARKET
Thursdays starting in June, 3-7pm Pittsfield Township Admin. Building; 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Ann Arbor Pittsfield-MI.gov
ST. JOSEPH MERCY ANN ARBOR
Wednesdays, 11am-1pm Lobby of St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, 5301 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti, MI StJoesAnnArbor.org/thefarm
WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
Online: Peace Generator – 7pm. Please join us in creating peace for our planet. Meditate, chant, set intentions. Free, but donations appreciated. Interfaith Center for Spiritual Growth, 704 Airport Blvd, Ann Arbor. 734-327-0270. InterfaithSpirit.org.
June - September, Thursdays, 3-7pm Corner of W. Maple & Jackson Rd., 2501 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor WestSideFarmersMarket.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
May - October, Wednesdays, 2-6pm Corner of Old US 12 and M 52 Saturdays, 8am-12pm Lower library lot along Park St. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org
Dexter Winter Marketplace – 9am-1pm. Features art and crafts, bread and baked goods, jewelry, fresh produce, eggs, cheese, meats and more. Dexter United Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr, Dexter. DexterMarket.com.
CHELSEA FARM MARKETS
to farmers about how we can make better decisions all-year long. SALINE
Saturdays, 8am-12pm Downtown Saline on S. Ann Arbor St., one-half block south of Michigan Ave. CityOfSaline.org/farmersmarket
TUESDAY FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, 3-7pm Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Rd. Saline CityOfSaline.org/farmersmarket
YPSILANTI
Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market May 24, - Oct, Tuesdays, 3-7pm 16 S Washington St., Ypsilanti GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets
DEPOT TOWN FARMERS MARKET
May 7 - OctoberSaturdays, 9am–1pm Freighthouse Plaza, 100 Rice St, Ypsilanti GrowingHope.net Facebook.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets
DEXTER FARMERS MARKET
May - October, Saturdays, 8am–1pm Tuesdays, 2-6pm 3233 Alpine St., Dexter 48130 DexterMI.gov/farmers-market
MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET
Thursdays, 3:00-6pm Chi-Bro Park: 209 Ann Arbor St, Manchester, MI 48158 ManchesterMI.org
Ann Arbor Orchid Festival – Mar 19-20. 10am4:30pm. Features displays of award-winning orchids. Purchase orchids, orchid care supplies and more. Free admission. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbormbgna.umich.edu. 7th Anniversary Open House – 1-4pm. Join us for an open house celebrating our 7th anniversary and our new (additional) office space for 7 Notes Natural Health. Light refreshments, door prizes, grounding
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