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Kids Sing!
by StoryLaura
For many of us this time of year is about travel, family and music. Join Diane Kimball at Traverwood this Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 pm for a sing-along. We'll travel the world with songs you know and new ones too!
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Comic Artists Forum for Teens and Adults
by K.C.
No matter whether you’re a budding or veteran comic artist stop by Malletts Creek this Sunday for a chance to share your work and get fresh ideas for your next comic or graphic novel project. Bring your favorite drawing tools and drop in for a few hours of drawing, learning, and sharing. For beginners we’ll provide basic supplies (i.e. paper, pencils, erasers, rulers). Jerzy Drozd will be our guest artist sharing a drawing or publishing tip.
Comic Artists Forum | Sunday, December 6 | 1-3 PM | Malletts Creek | Grades 6-Adults
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Hot Theater Date: Impossible Marriage
by annevm
A quirky comedy written by award-winning playwright Beth Henley is coming up Dec. 4-12 in the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Studio Series. The play "Impossible Marriage" tells the story of an eccentric family as they try to prepare for the wedding of an unlikely couple. The show will play in A2CT¹s 40-seat Studio Theater at 322 W. Ann St. Ticket information is here. Henley's other works include Crimes of the Heart and The Miss Firecracker Contest.
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Come Learn About the iPhone!
by Stewart
The iPhone is more than a phone, it's a computer that allows you to browse the internet, send text messages, take pictures, capture video and send/receive email..., and that's just the beginning. Interested? Come to the iPhone class on Thursday December 10, 2009: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center.
Registration is required. Register online, visit any AADL location, or call 734-327-4555.
See you in class!
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Applying for Jobs Online
by Stewart
Have you ever had trouble filling out forms on the internet? Come to Applying for Jobs Online and learn some tips and tricks for using online forms and job applications.
Friday December 11, 2009: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center
Registration is required. Register online, visit any AADL location, or call 734-327-4555.
See you in class!
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Motawi Tileworks: Tile Making Workshop
by Bertha
Karim and Nawal Motawi, co-owners of Ann Arbor-based Motawi Tileworks, will share their expertise about art tile. Make your own art tile at this workshop; it will then be fired, glazed and available for pick up at Motawi Tileworks from December 17 to January 31. Tiles make great gifts! There is no charge for this event.
Tuesday, December 1 | 7-8:30 PM | Downtown Multi-Purpose Room
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Canned Food Drive
by monkk
The Washtenaw Youth Mentoring Coalition and the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living are hosting a canned food drive to benefit Food Gatherers November 30 through December 12. Please bring non-perishable items that have not passed their expiration date, and avoid bringing items in glass containers. Food Gatherers also accepts toothbrushes, toothpaste, diapers, soap, and shampoo. Bring the items to the Ann Arbor CIL, 3941 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor. The CIL is open Mondays through Fridays 9 am to 5 pm.
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Everyone's favorite orphan on stage starting Friday
by annevm
The popular musical "Annie" will be presented by Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter at 8 p.m. Nov. 27-29 and Dec. 3-6, 10-13, & 17-19. This highly peppy, Tony Award-winning 1976 musical comedy was inspired by the Little Orphan Annie comic strip. Set in New York in the Great Depression, the story follows feisty Annie and her puppy Sandy as they escape from an orphanage and find a home with millionaire Daddy Warbucks. Popular songs from the show include "Tomorrow," "Hard-Knock Life," and "Easy Street." Buy tickets here.
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Calling All Knitters: Knitter & Author Jillian Moreno
by Bertha
Jillian Moreno, author of Big Girl Knits will demo some cool projects this Saturday at the Traverwood branch, from 2:00-4:00 pm. You bring the needles; we'll bring the yarn!
Maybe you're looking for some projects to finish up before the holidays? We'll have ideas for easy patterns and samples of finished projects. Did you know that AADL carries several magazines with tips and tricks for every level of knitter? Try, Creative Knitting, Vogue Knitting, or Interweave Knits and a couple websites you might try are, www.knitty.com or www.magknits.com Hope to see you Saturday.
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Helen Thomas at the Michigan Theater
by shannon riffe
Since John F. Kennedy's presidency, Helen Thomas has covered more presidents as a member of the White House Press Corps than any journalist working today. When she appears at The Michigan Theater (603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor) on Tuesday, November 24 at 7pm to discuss her new book, (co-written with Craig Crawford), 'Listen Up Mr. President: Everything You Always Wanted Your President to Know and Do,' her sharp humor and candid views about the White House will make for a memorable evening. This special event is cosponsored by Michigan Radio. There is no charge for this public event. Tickets are not required.