Female and male college graduates promote education and equity for women through scholarships and advocacy. Monthly interest groups, branch meetings, annual fund-raising book drive and sale. Meets third Tues., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. Dues $83; discounts for students and recent graduates. Annual book sale Sept. 5–7, 2008, Washtenaw Community College Morris J. Lawrence Bldg., 4800 Huron River Dr. www.aauwaa.org

Ann Arbor Chinese Center of Michigan

P.O. Box 130733, AA 48113

Chinese language classes and cultural activities, including martial arts, sketching, games, and dancing. Meets Sept.–June, Fri. 7–9:50 p.m., Northside Elementary School, 912 Barton Dr. a2chinese@yahoo.com, www.aaccom.org

Anthroposophical Society in America

1923 Geddes [map]
662–9355

Nonprofit corporation founded by Rudolf Steiner in 1923 to foster the life of the soul in the individual and society. Call for events. Dues $120, students & elders $60, introductory $40. information@anthroposophy.org, www.anthroposophy.org

Friends of the English Regency

Jennifer Dye, (313) 538–6266

Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County

P.O. Box 7155, AA 48107
Marcia McCrary, 483–2799

Members trace family histories and work to preserve the histories of local families. Publishes Family History Capers quarterly. Meets Jan.–May & Sept.–Nov., fourth Sun. 1:30 p.m., St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott. Annual dues $14–$25 (includes journal). marciamccr@aol.com, www.hvcn.org/info/gswc S

Jewish Historical Society of Washtenaw County

Carol Finerman, 995–4485; Elise Weisbach, 996–5706

Dedicated to collecting and preserving oral histories, documents, photographs, and artifacts of local Jewish history. Sponsors speakers, workshops, and seminars. Open to all.

Michigan Archaeological Society

(248) 437–4183

Members learn about, view collections of, or get hands-on experience with excavating or curating artifacts. Public welcome. Free meetings on U-M campus with speaker Sept.–May, third Thurs. Dues $25, institutional $40. ann.zinn@umich.edu, www.miarch.org

Netherlands-America University League

P.O. Box 4592, AA 48106
Ton Broos, 994–9276

Promotes Netherlands-related social, cultural, academic, and scientific activities and exchange programs. Lectures, musical performances, annual picnic, annual St. Nicholas party. Dues $10–$30. janetbroos@comcast.net S

Old West Side Association

Christine Brummer, 996–2564 or (248) 593–8856; Marylou Zimmerman, 995–1501

Preserves historic character of Old West Side neighborhood. Sponsors homes tour in Sept., a children’s festival in May or June, and other events; publishes Old West Side News. Annual dues $2–$10. cbrumme@attglobal.net, www.oldwestside.org

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Washtenaw County Historical Society

500 N. Main [map]
662–9092

Meets Feb.–Apr. & Sept.–Nov., third Sun. 2 p.m. Dues $15. Museum on Main Street open Wed., Sat., & Sun. noon–4 p.m. and by appointment. Exhibits vary. wchs-500@ameritech.net, www.washtenawhistory.org

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