farmers markets directory

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: JapaneseFlower 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. 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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

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. 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 So 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

June - September, Thursdays, 3-7pm Corner of W. Maple & Jackson Rd., 2501 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor WestSideFarmersMarket.com

CHELSEA FARM MARKETS

May - October, Wednesdays, 2-6pm Corner of Old US 12 and M 52 Saturdays, 8am-12pm Lower library lot along Park St. ChelseaFarmersMkt.org 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

Shared Blessings Farm

Fresh Milk Herd Shares

231-743-2286

We are a family farm focused on healthy soils to produce healthy animals so they can produce healthy raw milk for your good. Taste to know the difference. Order your family’s today! Natural • A2-A2 • Grass-Finished Beef Available Too!

A BOLD VISION FOR MICHIGAN

Bringing back passenger rail to Traverse City and Petoskey from Ann Arbor and Detroit is good for Michigan. A2TC.org

bowl sessions, discounts tours of our new spacegrounding bowl sessions will be donation based. All proceeds given to support the work of Ozone House. 7 Notes Natural Health, 3830 Packard Rd, Ste 120, Ann Arbor. 248-962-5475. Facebook.com/ events/1069542497179157.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20

Photo Monitoring Kickoff and Training – 11am12pm. NAP needs volunteers to take photos at specific locations in parks throughout the year to record ecological changes and the progress of NAP’s work. Register: Tinyurl.com/PhotoMonitor2022.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22

60th Ann Arbor Film Festival – Mar 22-27. In-person & online. Festival presents 40 programs with more than 180 films from over 20 countries of all lengths and genres, including experimental, animation, documentary, fiction, and performance-based works. Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor. AAFilmFest.org. Artist Spotlight Series: London Beck – 8pm. Take a chance on some great new music. Free; please bring a nonperishable food donation for Food Gatherers. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor. TheArk.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24

Listen In: Big(ger) Ideas in Co-Curation and Equitable Engagement of Cultural Heritage Through Art – 6:30-7:45pm. Dr. Tonya Matthews, President and CEO of International African American Museum, will ask curators and other listeners to grapple with an increasing call for bolder conversations in the curation of African American cultural heritage. Free. UMMA, 525 S State St, Ann Arbor. UMMA.UMich.edu.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26

Open House: Health Matters – 12-5pm. Dr Kathleen Gregg celebrates the opening of her new office that will focus on Life and Wellness Coaching and Integrative Psychotherapy. 4111Okemos Rd, Okemos. HealthMattersMI.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 27

Winter Nature Walk: Dolph Nature Area – 1-2pm. A winter walk can be just the thing to lift our spirits and access the healing power of spending time with nature. Registration required: Tinyurl.com/ DolphWalk032722.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29

Virtual Education Series – 7:30-9pm. Behavioral Addictions: Don’t Worry, It’s Not a Problem for Me by Dr. Carl Christensen. Free. Via Zoom. For link: DawnFarm.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30

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.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1

FoolMoon 2022 – 6-10pm. See amazing art and share some love with Ann Arbor area businesses. Windows will be decorated, glowing features, special discounts around town and more. Free. Downtown Ann Arbor. WonderfoolProductions.org/foolmoon.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3

Chakra Mini-Retreat – 1-4pm. Learn practical tips to feel calmer, speak your truth with ease, tap into your creative talents, improve your sex life, and boost your confidence. Chakra meditation scans, chakra crystal bowls, journaling, aromatherapy and more. $200. 7 Notes Natural Health, 3830 Packard Rd, Ste 120, Ann Arbor. 248-962-5475. Facebook. com/events/919011295384586. Intuitive Healing Circle – 4-6pm. With Amy Feger. For the novice to advanced intuitive that wishes to practice how to use their intuitive abilities for healing. There will be groups of 2-3 people working on one person at a time. Each person in the group will apply whatever they are most drawn to do. $25. Enlightened Soul Center, 2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor. Registration required: 734-345-1923. EnlightenedSoulCenter.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

Sound Reflections: Sound Bath Meditation – 7-8:30pm. In this sound bath be wrapped in the affirmations of Louise Hay while being supported with the healing sounds of singing bowls, gongs and more. $40. 7 Notes Natural Health, 3830 Packard Rd, Ste 120, Ann Arbor. 248-962-5475. Registration required: Facebook.com/events/381979680280075

ongoing events

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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. 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. 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.

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Dog Obedience Classes – With Ellen Balanecki. Basic Obedience for all breed sizes; Big Breed Basic