Ann Arbor Calendar of Family and Kids' Events

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color="#660000"><i>Family and Kids' Stuff</i></font><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" color="#660000"><i><br> </i></font><font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times"><i> Ann Arbor is a family town, and the area provides a host of activities for kids of all ages. Let The Calendar help plan an after-school or weekend excursion. </i></font><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"><br> <br> </font></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div align="center"> <a name="top"> <font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times" size="+4" color="#660000"><i>Highlights this week:</i></font></div> <div align="left"> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular"> <A HREF="#event19698"><B>Children's Hour: Shaman Drum Bookshop.</B></A><P> <A HREF="#event19719"><B>Children's Storytime: Waters Place Borders.</B></A><P> <A HREF="#event19720"><B>"Storytime with Mr. James": Arborland Borders.</B></A><P> <div align="center"> <font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times" size="+4" color="#660000"><i><img src="/2ndpagetitles/calendardates/C19.gif" width=55 height=43 alt="19" border="0" align="top"> Tuesday</i></font><br> <font color="#660000">August, 2008</font></div> <br> <a name="event19698"></a> <IMG SRC="/2ndpagetitles/free.gif" width=50 height=16 ALT="Free!"> 11:30 a.m. <br><b>Children's Hour</b><b>:</b> <b>Shaman Drum Bookshop.</b> <i>Every Tuesday. </i> Shaman Drum staff read picture books for kids ages 2-6. Shaman Drum, 315 S. State. Free. 662-7407.<br clear=left><br><br> <div align="center"> <font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times" size="+4" color="#660000"><i><img src="/2ndpagetitles/calendardates/C20.gif" width=55 height=43 alt="20" border="0" align="top"> Wednesday</i></font><br> <font color="#660000">August, 2008</font></div> <br> <a name="event19719"></a> <IMG SRC="/2ndpagetitles/free.gif" width=50 height=16 ALT="Free!"> 10 a.m. <br><b>Children's Storytime</b><b>:</b> <b>Waters Place Borders.</b> <i>Every Wednesday and Saturday. </i> Borders staff read from picture books and books for babies, infants, and toddlers. Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.<br clear=right><br><br> <a name="event19720"></a> <IMG SRC="/2ndpagetitles/free.gif" width=50 height=16 ALT="Free!"> 11 a.m. <br><b>"Storytime with Mr. James"</b><b>:</b> <b>Arborland Borders.</b> <i>Every Wednesday & Friday. </i> Borders staffer "Mr. James" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.<br clear=left><br><br> <div align="center"> <font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times" size="+4" color="#660000"><i><img src="/2ndpagetitles/calendardates/C21.gif" width=55 height=43 alt="21" border="0" align="top"> Thursday</i></font><br> <font color="#660000">August, 2008</font></div> <br> <a name="event19744"></a> <IMG SRC="/2ndpagetitles/free.gif" width=50 height=16 ALT="Free!"> 10:30 a.m. <br><b>"Nature Fun Thursday: All about Insects"</b><b>:</b> <b>Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission.</b> WCPARC naturalist Faye Stoner leads a hike to learn about the park's resident insects. County Farm Park (Platt Rd. entrance). Free. Preregistration required. 971-6337, ext. 318.<br clear=right><br><br> <a name="event19745"></a> <IMG SRC="/2ndpagetitles/free.gif" width=50 height=16 ALT="Free!"> 11 a.m. <br><b>Children's Storytime</b><b>:</b> <b>Barnes & Noble.</b> <i>Every Thursday. </i> Storytelling programs and craft activities for kids. Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.<br clear=left><br><br> <a name="event19746"></a> Noon-3 p.m. <br><b>ACBL Bridge</b><b>:</b> <b>Ann Arbor Senior Center.</b> <i>Every Thursday. </i> All seniors age 50 & older invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. No partner required. Cobblestone Farm barn, 2781 Packard. $5. 769-5911.<br clear=right><br><br> <div align="center"> <font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times" size="+4" color="#660000"><i><img src="/2ndpagetitles/calendardates/C22.gif" width=55 height=43 alt="22" border="0" align="top"> Friday</i></font><br> <font color="#660000">August, 2008</font></div> <br> <a name="event19780"></a> <IMG SRC="/2ndpagetitles/free.gif" width=50 height=16 ALT="Free!"> 11 a.m. <br><b>Kids Programs</b><b>:</b> <b>Waterloo Recreation Area.</b> <i>Every Wednesday-Saturday through August 9. </i> Waterloo Recreation Area park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh presents a variety of nature programs and activities TBA for kids ages 7-12 accompanied by an adult. Eddy Discovery Center lower parking lot, Bush Rd. (west off Pierce Rd. from I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. Space limited; preregistration required. $6 vehicle entrance fee. 475-3170.<br clear=left><br><br> <a name="event19781"></a> <IMG SRC="/2ndpagetitles/free.gif" width=50 height=16 ALT="Free!"> 11 a.m. <br><b>"Storytime with Mr. James"</b><b>:</b> <b>Arborland Borders.</b> <i>Every Wednesday & Friday. </i> Borders staffer "Mr. James" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.<br clear=right><br><br> <div align="center"> <font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times" size="+4" color="#660000"><i><img src="/2ndpagetitles/calendardates/C23.gif" width=55 height=43 alt="23" border="0" align="top"> Saturday</i></font><br> <font color="#660000">August, 2008</font></div> <br> <a name="event19810"></a> <IMG SRC="/2ndpagetitles/free.gif" width=50 height=16 ALT="Free!"> 11 a.m. <br><b>Storytime</b><b>:</b> <b>Nicola's Books.</b> <i>Every Saturday. </i> Storytelling program for kids under age 7. Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.<br clear=left><br><br> <a name="event19812"></a> <IMG SRC="/2ndpagetitles/free.gif" width=50 height=16 ALT="Free!"> Noon. <br><b>Children's Storytime</b><b>:</b> <b>Waters Place Borders.</b> <i>Every Wednesday and Saturday. </i> Borders staff read from picture books and books for babies, infants, and toddlers. Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.<br clear=right><br><br> <a name="event19815"></a> 1 & 3 p.m. <br><b>"Super Science Shows"</b><b>:</b> <b>Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Family Day.</b> <i>Every Saturday & Sunday. </i> Museum staff give family-friendly science demos. Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $7 (members & infants free) regular museum admission. 995-5439.<br clear=left><br><br> <a name="event19821"></a> <IMG SRC="/2ndpagetitles/free.gif" width=50 height=16 ALT="Free!"> 6 p.m. <br><b>Children's Movie</b><b>:</b> <b>Arborland Borders.</b> <i>Every Saturday. </i> Kids (accompanied by a parent) invited to bring teddy bears and watch a family film TBA. Popcorn. Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.<br clear=right><br><br> <div align="center"> <font face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times" size="+4" color="#660000"><i><img src="/2ndpagetitles/calendardates/C24.gif" width=55 height=43 alt="24" border="0" align="top"> Sunday</i></font><br> <font color="#660000">August, 2008</font></div> <br> <a name="event19845"></a> 1 & 3 p.m. <br><b>"Super Science Shows"</b><b>:</b> <b>Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Family Day.</b> <i>Every Saturday & Sunday. </i> Museum staff give family-friendly science demos. Hands-On Museum, 220 E. 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