Friday February 3, 2012

• 12:00 am Viral Video Voting (Ages 13-18) (MS)
  All month long, come to the library to vote for your favorite Viral Videos. Then join us on Jan. 24 for a special screening party (see link below)! Event Type: Teen Events, ,. Ages: Teens
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 10:00 am Microsoft Excel Basics (OK)
  Learn to use a spreadsheet for tasks like balancing a checkbook. Experience with a mouse and Windows as well as basic word processing skills are required. Seating is on a first-come basis.
  Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 12:00 pm Seniors Outreach (ST)
  Books will be made available for checkout at the seniors' luncheon in the Town Hall. Event Type: Services & Outreach, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 1:00 pm Weekday Science: Michigan Woodpeckers
  Enhance your child's science education at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month through programs specifically designed to introduce and reinforce science curriculum for home-schooled children ages 5-14 years old. The next Weekday Science class, Michigan Woodpeckers, is on Friday February 3 at 1 pm. The fee is $4/child/class or $10/child/season (3 months). Contact harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866 to register or for more information.
  
  Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
  
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• 1:30 pm Kindergarten Storytime @ Smith Elementary (ST) (Held off-site)
  Homeschoolers with students at the kindergarten level are welcome to join kindergarten classes and Kathy Schroder for stories, puppets, props and lots of audience participation. Event Type: Storytimes, Services & Outreach,. Ages: Children
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 4:00 pm Book Scouts (Grades 1-3) (HA)
  A group for children in grades 1-3 who love to read! Join us for games,activities, snacks and more.
  Event Type: Book Discussions, Kids & Families,. Ages: Children
  
  Haslett (HA) (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 5:00 pm TRIP - Lake Michigan Shoreline Weekender
  Coastal snow and dunes are fun terrain! Ski at nearby Ludington State Park, the Pentwater Pathway, Big M, and Crystal Valley. Enjoy the charming turn-of-the-century home atmosphere and delicious breakfasts of our B&B lodging. 3.75 hours from Ann Arbor.
  
  Lamplighter Bed and Breakfast (602 East Ludington Avenue Ludington, MI)
  
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• 5:00 pm First Friday's - Live Music
  Beat the winter blues...Join us for live music by the fire place with games, food specials and lots of fun!
  
  Douglas Valley Winery (5375 Douglas Valley Drive Manistee, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Art from Michigan's Wine Country "Taste the Passion"
  The Glen Arbor Art Association will be hosting “Art from Michigan’s Wine Country.” Art will be on display and for sale from local artists. Admission fee includes a wine sampling and small plates prepared by Chef John Piombo. A portion of every ticket will be donated to the Glen Arbor Art Association for class scholarships and to support the free after-school art program for Glen Lake area students.
  
  The Homestead (Mountain Flowers Lodge Glen Arbor, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Country Line Dancing
  Helen Walters, instructor, will teach beginning line dancing to people of all ages. Experienced dancers will also have the opportunity to boot, scoot, and boogie to some popular tunes while the beginners are taking a break.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Learn to Line Dance
  Boot, scoot, and boogie your way on down to the Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center to learn to line dance with Helen Walters Friday nights beginning January 6. She will take you step by step through different line dances over the course of 12 weeks. Each week she teaches a new dance, so if you miss a week you won't be behind. This is great fun for dancers of all levels, and everyone is welcome. Call the Coopersville Farm Museum with any questions (Kid's area closed during line dancing).
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm The Ragbirds, MRAC Performance Event, Silver City
  Led by dynamic, energetic front woman and multi-instrumentalist Erin Zindle, The Ragbirds utilize an arsenal of instruments from around the world. The Ragbirds are a fusion of folk rock and pop hooks over danceable world rhythms stirred with a Celtic fiddler's bow. Surrounding Zindle's earthy-sweet voice is the whirlwind of guitarist T.J. Zindle and dynamic bassist Brian Crist, spinning over the world-beat grooves of drummer Loren Kranz and percussionist Randall Moore.
  
  WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre (FACT) (1000 W. College Ave. Silver City, NM)
  
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• 7:30 pm First Friday Contra Dance
  The Band: Puddingstone & Caller Laurie Pietravalle Beginners orientation at 7pm
  
  Fifth Street Hall (701 5th Street Northwest Grand Rapids, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm 10th Mid-Winter Singing Festival - Suzy Bogguss! leads Huge Community Sing
  ''The Friday Night Sing" as it is commonly referred to - this 2012 version is number ten! Join Grammy and CMA Award Winner Suzy Bogguss (and a very talented band!) singing classic American folk songs, all night long. Lyric sheets provided. All you do is sing! This is the opening night of the Mid-Winter Singing Festival. All info - song leader bios, articles, videos, directions, ticket info, workshop schedule: www.singingfestival.com Sign-up on the home page to receive singing email up-dates!
  
  Hannah Community Center, Albert White Auditorium (819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Ben Hassenger's Birthday Bash (w/ John Finan) at Live! From the Living Room
  It's Ben's 49th birthday - again! I'll be joined for this big celebration with my good friend John Finan and we'll each play mini solo sets as well as collaborate. Expect other friends to sit in and join in the fun!
  
  Blue Note Cafe (7 N Saginaw St Pontiac, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Frog & the Beeftones
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  Fraternal Order of Eagles (302 5th Street Michigan Center, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Old Town Playhouse Presents Boy Gets Girl
  This mesmerizing drama from Rebecca Gilman explores the tenuous security of the liberated woman, crossing the male dominated field of journalism with the perils of modern life. Boy Gets Girl contains adult language and situations.
  
  Studio at the Depot (621 Railway Place Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Friday Night Swing
  Weekly Swing Dance to DJed music FREE beginner lesson 8:00pm; Open dancing from 9:00pm to 12:00am
  
  The Phoenix Center (220 S Main St Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 8:30 pm Live Music: Silver Fox
  Listen to the beautiful sounds of Silverfox’s Native American flutes.
  
  Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 9:30 pm Bob Marley Birthday Bash feat. Mah Op & Green Machine!!
  Bob Marley Birthday Bash feat. Mah Op & Green Machine!!
  
  The Cellar Door (101 W. Main St. Visalia, CA)
  
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Saturday February 4, 2012

• 8:00 am Fire & Ice Festival
  Pancake breakfast, 5K run, chili cook off, frozen fish toss, snowman building contest, bonfire, cake walk, ping pong tournament, barbecue beef dinner, music, raffle and more!
  
  Pleasant Valley Community Center
  
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• 9:30 am Cross Country Ski Class
  Glide through a winter wonderland & experience Michigan's snow covered wild places. Learn what you'll need to know to safely cross-country ski on your own and spend time practicing at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Saturday February 4 from 9:30-11:30am. The fee is $15 for a half-day session if you bring your own equipment and $20 if you use nature center equipment. Dress appropriately for the weather. Space is limited, so call 349-3866 to have a registration form sent to you.
  
  Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Pre-U.S. Citizenship Class: Focus on English (DL)
  This free 7-week series of classes is for limited English speakers who want to focus on the English vocabulary required to be successful during the U.S. Citizenship intenerview and on the NEW citizenship test. Practice listening, speaking, reading and writing. Event Type: Citizenship & ESOL, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 10:00 am Investing Fundamentals: Making the Complex Simple (OK)
  This broad introduction to the financial markets will help you avoid common investing pitfalls and make more-informed decisions. Get a free 15-minute, one-on-one counseling session with our investment expert by calling (517) 347-2021 x 3 to make an appointment in advance. Appointments will be scheduled between 9 am-12 pm (please bring your financial statements). This program is funded by the Investor Protection Trust, Washington D.C., through the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation.
  Event Type: Business‚ Finance & Careers, Lifestyle & Health,. Ages: Adults
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 10:00 am Dolls of our Lives EXHIBIT
  Call (616) 997-8555 for details. Dolls are on display from the collection of Louise Harvey.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Therese Berrington ART EXHIBIT
  Call (616) 997-8555 for details.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Foster Parent Orientation
  Foster Parent Orietnation is for families intereted in becoming a fosterparent with ICAC. This meeting gives the basic information of the ICAC foster program and our rules and processes. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, contact Katlyn at 517-676-8383.
  
  ICAC (600 Curtis St Mason, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am LOUD CREEK CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRIP
  Level of Difficulty: Moderate. Join us for cross-country skiing at Loud Creek in Mio. 12 kilometers long with 11 loops ranging in size from 2.2 to 9 Km. Groomed trails. No dogs. Take I-75 North to M-33. Go North on M-33 to Mio. Loud Creek is East of Mio off County Road 602 on Cauchy Rd about 1.5 miles. Contact Leader if interested in carpooling from Clio carpool lot at 8:00 am. Carpool location: Take I-75 to Exit 131/M-57-Vienna Rd. Carpool lot is on West side of overpass
  
  Loud Creek Ski Area (Cauchy Rd Mio, MI)
  
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• 11:00 am Snowshoe Stampede 2012 Stomp Out Cancer
  Raffle, chili cook off, roasted hot dogs, silent auction. live music, bonfire and celebrity bartenders will go head to head to raise the most tips to stomp out cancer.
  
  Manistee National Golf & Resort
  
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• 11:00 am Mid-Winter Singing Festival - Kid's Concert, Workshops, All Comers' Choir
  At 11 am, join Mark Dvorak for a FREE Kid's Concert. On Sat. afternoon, sing all types of songs at nine singing workshops! At 3 pm, join Rachel Alexander as she directs the All Comers' Community Choir through a medley of America's favorite melodies. Lyric sheets provided at each stop! All you do is sing! All Singing Festival info (tickets, workshop schedule, song leader bios, articles about past Singing Festivals, link to NYT video, directions, parking) can be found at: www.singingfestival.com
  
  Hannah Community Center (819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 11:00 am Family Storytime (DA)
  Stories, singing, dancing and crafts with a new theme each month. This month: Grandparents Event Type: Storytimes, Kids & Families,. Ages: Children
  
  Dansville (DA) (1379 E Mason St Dansville, )
  
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• 11:00 am ICE BREAKER AMATEUR CHILI COOK OFF
  Presented by We Care INC for Ice Breaker 2012, the annual Amateur Chili Cook Off allows local and regional chili connoisseurs to prepare with a passion their best recipe for sampling by the public at Foundry Hall. Entry for the Amateur Chili Cook-off is open to all who are interested. Put your chili to the test! Contact the We Care office at 269.637.4342 to register.
  
  Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm Snowshoe Class
  Don't miss out on your walks this winter - learn to snowshoe & nothing will stop you! Find out how to & spend time practicing at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Saturday February 4 from 1-3pm. The fee is $15 for a half-day session if you bring your own equipment and $20 if you borrow nature center equipment. Class includes tips from a snowshoeing expert. Dress for the weather. Space is limited, so call 349-3866 to have a registration form sent to you.
  
  Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm Children's Author Panel: The Path to Publication (HA)
  If you've ever dreamed of a writing career but weren't sure where to start, you won’t want to miss this chance to hear from four local children's authors about how they went from being aspiring writers to being published. Our exciting lineup includes author/illustrator Ruth McNally Barshaw (The Ellie McDoodle series for ages 8-12), Deborah Diesen (NY Times-Bestselling picture book The Pout-Pout Fish), Carol A. Grund (The Anna Mei series for ages 8-12), and Amy Huntley (The Everafter, 2009 ALA Morris Award Finalist for ages 12 & up). After speaking about their experiences, the authors will take questions and share resources. Books will be available for sale and signing.
  Event Type: Author Events, Hobbies & Crafts,. Ages: Adults
  
  Haslett (HA) (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 1:00 pm Good On Paper! Comedy Improv Workshop
  This is a workshop presented by the Old Town Playhouse Good On Paper! troupe to learn comedy improvisation. The troupe may chose people from the workshop to perform with the troupe on future dates.
  
  Old Town Playhouse Lower Level Theatre (148 E. Eighth St. Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm [E] Informational Forum: New Outings Initiative & Volunteer Opportunity
  The Outings Committee wants to add new leaders to sustain a wider variety of outdoor activities. (See article elsewhere in the ACTIVIST newsletter.) To learn more about this opportunity, please join Outings Chair and Coordinator – Phil Crookshank and Joanne Cantoni on Sat., Feb. 4, 2-4pm in Farmington Hills. (call for directions) Learn about committee functioning, training requirements, leader expectations, and Q & A. RSVP by 2/1 - to Joanne, 248-932-5370
  
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• 2:30 pm Live at the Library Concert: Acoustic Storm (ST)
  Join us when Acoustic Storm, presented by Marshall Knight and Jeff Wilson, perform popular songs on guitars and bass with vocals. Open mike is at 2:30 pm; featured performers start at 3 pm.
  Refreshments served. Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art, Kids & Families,. Ages: All Ages, Adults, Children
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 3:00 pm Pittsfield Open Band jam (contradance music)
  Free open jam of contra dance music. All instruments welcome. Bring the Ruffwater Fakebook, the Portland Collection volumes, & the Waltz Books if you have them.
  
  Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 4:00 pm Family Fun Night
  Traverse Bay Sunrise Rotary invites you to a night of games, food and fun with proceeds going to Backpacks for Kids. We provide over 1300 backpacks stuffed with school supplies annually to area school kids. Dinner served 4:30-6:30 will consist of spaghetti, salad, bread, and a dessert Events are as follows: Silent Auction (closes at 6:30p) TC Central Choral Aires will perform at 5:30 Gross Motor activities (b-ball, parachute, relay races) Arts and crafts Board games Hoopercise
  
  Bayview Wesleyan Church (720 Wayne St Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 4:00 pm County Emmet Celtic Shop - SESSIONS!
  Join your hosts. Ed, Linda, Saoirse & Beglieve at County Emmet Celtic Shop in Petoskey every Saturday until the end of February as they present a different Celtic Musician to perform and lead a session in their wonderful gift shop! Musicians are invited to join in... those who appreciate traditional Irish and Scottish music are encouraged to attend.
  
  County Emmet Celtic Shop (221 East Lake Street Petoskey, MI)
  
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• 5:30 pm Zonta Club Celebrating 30 Years of Service to Women
  The Zonta Club of Iron Mountain-Kingsford invites you to join them as they commemorate 30 years of service to the district, international and the local community. Zonta is an international service organization that seeks to advance the status of women worldwide by improving the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global and local levels through service and advocacy.
  
  El Capitan Supper Club (695 U.S. 2 Florence, WI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Moonlight Ski and Shoe
  Glide along the moonlit trails of the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township, as you ski or snowshoe through the sparkling snow on Saturday, February 4 from 6-9pm. With the natural moonlight and starlight, flashlights and headlamps are permitted, but not a necessity. There is a $3/person fee if you bring your own equipment and $9/person fee if you borrow our equipment. Please call ahead at 349-3866 to register and reserve your skis and snowshoes.
  
  Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Mid-Winter Singing Festival - Saturday Night Community Sing - 7 pm (not 8)
  Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Singing Festival by singing the songs you have enjoyed the most! Song leaders Joel Mabus, Pat Madden, Frank Youngman and Mark Dvorak will weave a menagerie of delightful selections to create a magical evening when we all sing - together. Lyric sheets provided. The songs may be the stars of this show, but your voice helps create the Singing Festival's sound! All Singing Festival info: bios, maps, tickets, parking, workshops... www.singingfestival.com
  
  Hannah Community Center (819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm AACTMAD First Saturday Dance
  Starts at 7:00 with an hour of English country dance, led by Don Theyken. Martha Vander Kolk calls contras at 8:00. Music by Debbie Jackson, Marty Somberg, and Lance Wagner.
  
  Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm International Folkdancing with Ann Arbor Folkdancers
  Dance to live music by The Ethnic Connection! Gretchen's House at 2625 Traver Blvd, Ann Arbor. 8 - 11 p.m. Admission: $10; students: $5. Balkan, Israeli, etc., no partners necessary!
  
  Gretchen's House Childcare Center (2625 Traver Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Live Music by RICHARD STRAUB
  Two Sets of Choice 70's Cover Songs performed by area guitarist and singer Richard Straub.... celebrating classic songs by Jim Croce, James Taylor, Neil Young and many more.
  
  Plymouth Coffee Bean Co (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Old Town Playhouse Presents Boy Gets Girl
  This mesmerizing drama from Rebecca Gilman explores the tenuous security of the liberated woman, crossing the male dominated field of journalism with the perils of modern life. Boy Gets Girl contains adult language and situations.
  
  Studio at the Depot (620 Railway Place Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm LIVE & LOCAL HANDMADE MUSIC
  MOSTLY ACOUSTIC...SOMETIMES ELECTRIC...But, ALWAYS MADE BY HAND. Americana, Folk, Rock, Pop, Country & Soul~ Solo Singer/Songwriters, Duos & Bands
  
  Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue # 1 Plymouth, MI)
  
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• 8:30 pm Live Music: Modus Mixtus
  This four member band (previously Seldomtone) is an amazingly talented group of high school sophomores who do all their own original music! Don’t let their age fool you, because their sound and style is mature and marvelous! The musicians are: Logan Dell’aqua – Vocals and Piano, David Stone - Drums, Jake Myers - Bass Guitar, and Fisher Diede – guitar.
  
  Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 9:00 pm Robin Moore Band at Hatchy's
  Robin Moore Band rock the locals of Hatchy's in Utica. Come and see why the band brings a whole lot of soul with the groove.
  
  Hatchy's (7759 Auburn Rd Utica, MI)
  
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• 9:00 pm Nightlife feat. DJ Ren Rock!
  B95's DJ Ren Rock brings the valley's hottest party back to The Cellar Door! **Nightlife attire required. No excessive bagginess or athletic wear. DRESS TO IMPRESS!**
  
  The Cellar Door (101 W. Main St. Visalia, CA)
  
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• 9:30 pm Robin Moore Band at Hatchy's
  Robin Moore Band bring their Americana/Roots sound to Hatchy's.
  
  Hatchy's (7759 Auburn Rd Utica, MI)
  
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Sunday February 5, 2012

• 10:00 am Big Bear Sportsmans Club Winter Shooting Hours
  The Big Bear Sportsmans Club is open every Sunday for 5 Stand and Skeet Shooting, 1 1/2 miles east of Kaleva.
  
  Big Bear Sportsmans Club (9 Mile Rd. and Puustinen Rd. Kaleva, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Ski/Hike - Huron Meadows
  Hike Huron Meadows. Meet in the NORTH parking lot by the clubhouse.
  
  Huron Meadows
  
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• 11:00 am Soul Food
  A meditative event for reflection and spiritual growth, combining live music, audio-visual pieces, readings from faiths and philosophers, authors, leaders and indigenous cultures, from all over the world.. This month featuring the meditative harp music of Michael Johnson
  
  State Library, Village Roadshow Theartrette, (Latrobe st. Melbourne, Vic)
  
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• 12:00 pm Huron Meadows MetroPark X-C Skiing (Hike if no snow).
  Plan on 2 - 2 ½ hours outdoors. We have 15 miles of the best-groomed trails in SE Michigan to ski: beginner to intermediate level (or hike at a moderate pace). Ski and boot rental available. Outing canceled if bad weather. Meet at noon in Southfield at Tel-12 Mall, S.E. corner of Telegraph and 12 Mile Rd. Park facing Telegraph, S. of the Marathon station OR 12:45pm at the park ski (golf) center. Joanne, 248-932-5370
  
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• 1:00 pm Juniper Ridge Ski/Hike
  Ski or hike on the gorgeous 2.5 mile Juniper Ridges Trail in the Pinckney State Rec Area with ace outdoorsman Barry Lonik. Skiers with intermediate ability recommended. Either meet at the picnic table in front of Zingerman's Roadhouse at 1:00 pm to carpool or at 1:45 pm at the trail: Take Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd west through Dexter; continue west on Island Lake Rd 3-miles to Dexter Townhall Rd; turn right (north), cross N Territorial Rd, go 1-mile north, turn on Silver Hill Rd, park near tollbooth
  
  Pinckney State Recreation Area
  
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• 2:00 pm Dance Just for Fun
  An afternoon of variety in couple dances & set dances, for example waltz, contra, English, squares, etc. Singles & couples welcome. Learn style & skill in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s a workshop and a party! Local callers. Recorded music.
  
  Oshtemo Grange (3234 N 3rd St Kalamazoo, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm Cook Dinner with your Kids
  Adults and kids 7+ cook an entree together! Bring you child, grandchild, nephew, neighbor and learn to cook a balanced one-dish meal from mostly-local ingredients. All ingredients and equipment supplied. Menu: Salsa skillet dinner. Meat and vegetarian options available. Bring a container if you don't plan to eat it at the Grange!
  
  Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm 1st Sunday Gallery Walk Reception (OK)
  Meet the artists at this opening reception, sponsored by the Friends of the Okemos Library. This month, multiple artists from the Mid-Michigan Art Guild will be featured, with their work available for viewing during library open hours. The Guild is celebrating its 60th-Diamond Jubilee Anniversary and has 126 members. Membership applications will be available at the show for beginners and advanced artists wishing to join this group. Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art, ,. Ages: All Ages
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 3:00 pm All-School Recital
  Come support students of the MSU Community Music School by attending the All-School Recital on February 5.
  
  CMS (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Old Town Playhouse Presents Boy Gets Girl
  This mesmerizing drama from Rebecca Gilman explores the tenuous security of the liberated woman, crossing the male dominated field of journalism with the perils of modern life. Boy Gets Girl contains adult language and situations.
  
  Studio at the Depot (620 Railway Place Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 4:00 pm Vincent Hayes Project Sunday Blues Jam
  The Vincent Hayes Project hosts the Sunday Blues Jam! The most happenin' blues jam in Michigan! Guests include amateurs, regional professionals and occasional big name blues artists. Bring your own instrument (drummers excluded) 4pm-8pm. get there early as seating fills up quickly!. | Capital Area Blues Society member
  
  Dee-Lite Bar & Grill (24 Washington Avenue Grand Haven, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Superbowl Party at Bailey's in Troy MI
  Join the Skiwi Ski Club and the GM Ski Club for a Superbowl Party! We'll be in the back room having a good time so come on out and watch the game with us.
  
  Bailey's Sport's Grille (1965 West Maple Road Troy, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Grievous Angel at Pump House Concerts
  Grievous Angel has been delighting fans at festivals, concert venues & juke joints thruout Michigan for years, delivering their own rollicking brand of American roots music. Revving up at the fabled crossroads where folk, rockabilly, blues, & alt-country were born, they burn rubber through the backwoods and bayous of the American south. “A timeless feel. Soulfull harmonies compliment creative, story telling lyrics & music that ranges from twang to classic rock” Melody Baetens, Detroit Ne
  
  Pump House Concerts (368 Orchard St East Lansing, MI)
  
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Monday February 6, 2012

• 12:00 am Viral Video Voting (Ages 13-18) (MS)
  All month long, come to the library to vote for your favorite Viral Videos. Then join us on Jan. 24 for a special screening party (see link below)! Event Type: Teen Events, ,. Ages: Teens
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 12:00 am Make & Take Valentine Crafts (AU)
  Stop in during open hours and make a Valentine for that special someone.
  Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Children
  
  Aurelius (AU) (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 9:30 am West Michigan New Horizons - rehearsals
  New Horizons provides entry points to music-making for adults, including those with no musical experience at all, and also those who were active in school music programs but have been inactive for a long time. Directed by Nancy Summers-Meeusen. For more details, please visit our website.
  Advanced Band 9:30 - 11:30 am
  Intermediate Band 1:00 - 2:45 pm
  String Orchestra: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
  
  Plymouth United Church of Christ (4010 Kalamazoo Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Microsoft Word Basics (HA)*
  Learn to modify, cut and paste text, plus open, close, and save documents. Experience with a mouse and Windows required. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Haslett (HA) (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 10:00 am Story Hour: MICE
  Every Monday at 10:00 am, Horizon Books offers Story Hour. Come in to hear some stories, do some activities and a craft.
  
  Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3) (OK)
  This storytime series for ages 2-3 features stories, songs and crafts. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 1:00 pm Test
  Test
  
  Street Sense Inc (1317 G Street Northwest Washington D.C., DC)
  
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• 2:00 pm Preschool Storytime (Ages 3½-6) (OK)
  Stories, songs and crafts for ages 3½-6. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 2:00 pm Creating Confident Caregivers – Okemos
  Creating Confident Caregivers, a free 6 week class, offers family members who are caring for a loved one with dementia at home information and skill-building practice to manage stress and increase effective caregiving. Two-hour sessions led by dementia-care specialists are held once weekly for six weeks. Free respite care is available during the class. For more information or to sign up for a class, please contact Linda Davis at Tri-County Office on Aging at 887-1440 or 1-800-405-9141.
  
  Okemos Community Church (4734 Okemos Rd Okemos, MI)
  
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• 4:30 pm NEW! Writers’ Discussion Group (Adults & Mature Teens) (ST)
  This is a weekly, informal venue for writers (adults & mature teens)to share their work, get feedback, talk about projects and try different prompts and activities. Refreshments provided. Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art, ,. Ages: Adults, Teens
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Pizza & Pages Book Discussion Group (Ages 8-13) (DA)
  We’ll talk about books we’ve recently read and enjoy a pizza dinner. Event Type: Kids & Families, ,. Ages: Children, Tweens
  
  Dansville (DA) (1379 E Mason St Dansville, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Sit 'n Knit: Hugs for Hospice (LE)
  Drop in to knit, sew, or crochet projects for the Heartland/Hospice Group. Event Type: Hobbies & Crafts, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Leslie (LE) (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Yoga Classes
  A six week yoga class is being taught by Alison Quiring for men and women of all levels, including a beginning level at the Erickson Center in Curtis. The class includes stretching, relaxing and strengthening. Learn and practice proper alignment & flow segment. Class is $48/6 week class (February 6th-March 12th) or $10/class for drop-ins. You must pre-register for the 6 week class by calling the Erickson Center for the Arts' office at 906-586-9974.
  
  Erickson Center (N9246 Saw-Wa-Quato Curtis, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm Evening Storytime (Ages 3 & up) (HA)
  Stories, songs and crafts with a different theme each time. Tonight: Teddy Bear Picnic. Bring a favorite stuffed animal when we read, dance and play with bears. Event Type: Storytimes, Kids & Families,. Ages: Children
  
  Haslett (HA) (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 6:30 pm Open-Mic Mondays at MBC Lansing
  Happy Hour, Open Mic & JAM | Sign-up for a spot to play solo, duo or with your band or just sing some songs with our group! FREE on-street parking after 6pm! | Capital Area Blues Society member
  
  Michigan Brewing Co (402 S Washington Sq Lansing, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Fedora Film Series (ST)
  We’ll feature a fabulous film every Thursday night in February. They may be as recent as last week or as old as Humphrey Bogart’s raincoat, but all will feature stories that take place in the 40s or 50s. Enjoy popcorn, hot & cold beverages, cunning characters and delicious dialog.
  Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 7:00 pm Zeeland Community Band - rehearsal
  Do you play a musical Instrument? Want to play your instrument with a fun bunch of like-minded adults? Come join the fun on Monday nights from 7 until 8:30 with the Zeeland Community Band! All instruments needed and wanted. We'll even show you the fingerings for your instrument if you've forgotten. Entrance to the band room is behind the school, through a set of double doors facing the parking lot.
  
  Cityside Middle School (320 East Main Avenue Zeeland, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm MONDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC
  "Best Open Mic in the area!" WEEKLY Music and Poetry Showcase All Ages, All Levels, All Styles WELCOME 2-3 songs per person.
  
  Plymouth Coffee Bean (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm Scottish Dancing Beginners' Class
  Learn Scottish Country Dancing in this eight-week beginners' class. Learn the basics needed to join in on jigs, reels, and strathspeys--an introduction to a lifetime of fun! Families welcome. No partner necessary. Live music from fiddler Susie Lorand.
  
  Gretchen's House Child Care Center #5 Barn (2625 Traver Blvd Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 9:30 pm Steppin' In It
  Every Monday night
  
  Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)
  
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Tuesday February 7, 2012

• 12:00 am Make & Take Valentine Crafts (AU)
  Stop in during open hours and make a Valentine for that special someone.
  Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Children
  
  Aurelius (AU) (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 12:00 am Viral Video Voting (Ages 13-18) (MS)
  All month long, come to the library to vote for your favorite Viral Videos. Then join us on Jan. 24 for a special screening party (see link below)! Event Type: Teen Events, ,. Ages: Teens
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 10:00 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) (FO) *
  We make learning fun with stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Foster (FO) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 10:00 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6) (MS)*
  Join the fun with stories, music, and crafts for ages 3-6. Families welcome. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 10:00 am Dolls of our Lives EXHIBIT
  Call (616) 997-8555 for details. Dolls are on display from the collection of Louise Harvey.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Therese Berrington ART EXHIBIT
  Call (616) 997-8555 for details.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am Movers & Readers Storytime (Ages 1-3) (DA)
  An hour of stories, songs and crafts for ages 1-3. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Dansville (DA) (1379 E Mason St Dansville, )
  
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• 10:30 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) (HA)
  Stories, songs and crafts Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Haslett (HA) (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 10:30 am Movers & Readers (Ages 1-3) (HO)
  Stories and fun for our youngest readers, ages 1-3. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Holt-Delhi (HO) (2078 Aurelius Rd. Holt, )
  
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• 10:30 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3½-6) (OK)
  Stories, songs and crafts for ages 3½-6. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 11:00 am Microsoft Word Basics (ST)*
  By appointment only. Learn how to modify text, cut and paste text; open, close, and save documents. Experience with Windows required. Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am Internet Basics (ST)*
  By appointment only. Learn how to do a simple search. Experience with Windows required. Experience with Windows required. Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am Intermediate Microsoft Word (ST)*
  By appointment only. Learn how to format pages, create tables and more. Microsoft Word Basics required. Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am E-mail Basics (ST)*
  By appointment only. Set up your own e-mail account and learn to send and receive messages. Experience with Windows required.
  Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am Google Basics (ST)*
  By appointment only. Set up your own e-mail account and learn to send and receive messages. Experience with Windows required.
  Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am Harp in the Gardens with Michael Johnson
  An inspiring and uplifting concert by our resident harpist Michael Johnson, presenting music composed in the Gardens. This small and personal concert takes place in the graceful William Tell rest house next to the ornamental lake. Join Michael for a lyrical and soulful performance in the tranquillity of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Observatory Gate. These concerts are held every Tuesday at 11am from Spring to Autumn
  
  Royal Botanic Gardens (Birdwood Avenue Melbourne, Vic)
  
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• 11:15 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) (HO)
  Storytime for ages 3-5 Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Holt-Delhi (HO) (2078 Aurelius Rd. Holt, )
  
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• 11:15 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) (LE)
  Stories, songs and crafts Event Type: Storytimes, Kids & Families,. Ages: Children
  
  Leslie (LE) (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 1:00 pm Non-Fiction Book Discussion (HO)
  This month's title: Arc of Justice by Kevin Boyle Event Type: Book Discussions, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Holt-Delhi (HO) (2078 Aurelius Rd. Holt, )
  
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• 1:00 pm Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6) (MS)*
  Join the fun with stories, music, and crafts for ages 3-6. Families welcome. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 2:00 pm Mid-day Movies (DL)
  We'll show a movie suggested for adults on the big screen in the auditorium. Today: Based on the bestselling book The Help. It’s Mississippi in the 1960s, and southern society girl Skeeter returns from college determined to become a writer. She winds up turning her friends' lives, and the city of Jackson, upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent families. (PG-13) Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 2:00 pm Internet Basics (DL) *
  Learn the basic components of the Internet and how to do a simple search. Experience with a mouse and Windows required. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 2:00 pm Reminiscers: Bingo! (AU)
  Join us for a great time of reminiscing, fellowship and refreshments. This month: Join us for bingo! We will play several lively games with lots of great prizes. Event Type: History, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Aurelius (AU) (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 2:00 pm Creating Confident Caregivers – East Lansing
  Creating Confident Caregivers, a free 6 week class, offers family members who are caring for a loved one with dementia at home information and skill-building practice to manage stress and increase effective caregiving. Two-hour sessions led by dementia-care specialists are held once weekly for six weeks. Free respite care is available during the class. For more information or to sign up for a class, please contact Linda Davis at Tri-County Office on Aging at 887-1440 or 1-800-405-9141.
  
  ALFA – Adult Day Services Program- Valley Court Community Center (201 Hillside Court East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 4:30 pm Preschool & Up Storytime (Ages 3-7) (OK)
  Stories, songs and crafts Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Internet Basics (DL) *
  Learn the basic components of the Internet and how to do a simple search. Experience with a mouse and Windows required. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Adult Poetry Workshop (Ages 18 & up) (MS)
  This practical poetry writing and reading workshop is for new and improving poets. Bring your favorite poetry to share and discuss. Refreshments provided. Event Type: Hobbies & Crafts, Movies‚ Music & Art,. Ages: Adults
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Stitchin’ Time Drop-in Needle Arts Group (WE)
  Share ideas and conversation while working on your crochet, knitting, or other needle art projects in good company. Beginners and experts alike are welcome. Event Type: Hobbies & Crafts, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Webberville (WE) (115 South Main Street Webberville, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Coopersville Farm Museum Acoustic Jam Night
  Come on down to the Coopersville Farm Museum and sing or play with us! All acoustic musicians are welcome. Sign up with MaryLou and let her know what key your song is in so that the other musicians can accompany you.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 6:15 pm Researching the History of Your Home (LE)
  Ever wonder when your home was built or who lived there? CADL’s local history librarian will explain how to research your home and neighborhood using electronic and print resources. Event Type: History, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Leslie (LE) (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 7:00 pm Public Meeting
  "Sharing Experiences Through Photography" presented by Ed Rosch Washtenaw Ski Touring Club meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held at Kerrytown Concert House - an old, 2-story white house on the west side of 4th Ave. Free parking across the street in the Farmers' Market parking lot.
  
  Kerrytown Concert House (415 N. 4th Avenue Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm English Country Dance
  Dan Blim and Ray Bantle lead dancing with music by Shirley Harden, Susie Lorand, and Betsy Foote. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably; bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers come early. Right on Burbank from Green Rd; park "Clubhouse Parking" on Burbank. 734-665-7704. 7 - 9:30 pm. $7 adults; $4 students; under 14 free with parent. Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI)
  
  Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Brew Pub Book Club (Held off-site)
  This book group is now meeting at Soup Spoon Cafe, 1419 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. This month's title: Galore by Michael Crummey
  Event Type: Book Discussions, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 7:00 pm * CANCELED * N. Shore Elementary Poetry Night
  Canceled, due to teacher contract negotiations.
  
  Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Working in the Arts - Lecture and Q&A Session
  Mary Nemecek Peterson, a noted costume designer, will speak at Old Town Playhouse about her work in the arts and her experiences with such Broadway productions as The Lion King, Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, and Tarzan. She will offer a unique perspective on a career in costuming, sharing the history of these noted productions. She will discuss costuming, puppetry and design for the stage.
  
  Old Town Playhouse Mainstage (148 E. Eighth St. Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Traditional Square Dance
  No experience necessary, dances will be walked through then danced to recorded traditional square dance music. Caller: Dave Smith.
  
  VFW Hall (125 E Mchattie St South Lyon, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm East Lansing Shape Note Singing, bi-monthly
  We sing for our enjoyment, not for performance, in a non-worship setting, from "The Sacred harp," a shape-note hymnal first published in 1844, that has shaped notes to help singers sightread. No experience necessary, we learn as we go. We continue a tradition started in the early 19th century, which was featured in the film "Cold Mountain," featuring powerful harmonies, each part having its own melodic harmony.
  
  Edgewood United Church (469 North Hagadorn Road East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Tumbao Tuesdays- Salsa lessons & Dancing/$2 beers!
  $2 pint drafts all night long! Salsa Dance Lessons start at 8pm, music follows. $2 cover, 21+
  
  Cellar Door (101 West Main Street Visalia, CA)
  
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• 10:00 pm Jen Sygit hosts Open Mic at Dagwood's
  Show up early to sign up.
  
  Dagwood Tavern & Grill (2803 E Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI)
  
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• 10:00 pm Jazz Tuesdays
  Jeff Shoup hosts open jam
  
  Stobers Bar (812 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)
  
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Wednesday February 8, 2012

• 12:00 am Make & Take Valentine Crafts (AU)
  Stop in during open hours and make a Valentine for that special someone.
  Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Children
  
  Aurelius (AU) (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 12:00 am Viral Video Voting (Ages 13-18) (MS)
  All month long, come to the library to vote for your favorite Viral Videos. Then join us on Jan. 24 for a special screening party (see link below)! Event Type: Teen Events, ,. Ages: Teens
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 8:00 am Bite Size Business - Hold Up!
  “Hold Up!” will feature Michigan State Trooper Travis House and Filer Credit Union CEO Patty Preuss and will guide employers and employees on the best way to handle potentially dangerous situations, such as aggressive or threatening customers and even robberies. This session will include planning, safety, legalities and will assist business owners in crafting a policy for such situations.
  
  Bungalow Inn
  
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• 8:00 am Bite Size Business - Hold Up!
  “Hold Up!” will feature Michigan State Trooper Travis House and Filer Credit Union CEO Patty Preuss and will guide employers and employees on the best way to handle potentially dangerous situations, such as aggressive or threatening customers and even robberies. This session will include planning, safety, legalities and will assist business owners in crafting a policy for such situations.
  
  Bungalow Inn
  
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• 9:00 am SCORE Counselor Meeting
  The monthly meeting of volunteer SCORE Counselors
  
  **
  
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• 9:15 am Microsoft Word Basics (DL)*
  Learn to modify, cut and paste text; open, close, and save documents. Experience with a mouse and Windows required. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 9:30 am Toddler Storytime (Ages 1½ -3) (FO)*
  A Wednesday morning series of stories, songs and crafts for toddlers and a favorite adult. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Foster (FO) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 10:15 am Preschool Storytime (WE)
  Children will enjoy stories, finger plays, songs and a craft. Event Type: Storytimes, Kids & Families,. Ages: Children
  
  Webberville (WE) (115 South Main Street Webberville, )
  
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• 10:30 am Preschool Storytime (Ages up to 5) (SL) *
  Children not yet in school, along with their caregivers, will delight in our interactive group featuring stories, songs and movement. Event Type: Storytimes, Kids & Families,. Ages: Children
  
  South Lansing (SL) (3500 South Cedar Street Lansing, )
  
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• 10:30 am Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3) (DL)
  Stories, songs and activities. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 10:30 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) (AU)
  Stories, songs, snacks, and crafts for preschoolers Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Aurelius (AU) (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 10:30 am Toddler Storytime (Ages 1½-3) (FO)*
  A Wednesday morning series of stories, songs and crafts for toddlers and a favorite adult. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Foster (FO) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 10:30 am Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3) (OK)
  This storytime series for ages 2-3 features stories, songs and crafts. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 10:30 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) (WM)
  Children will enjoy fun tales, finger plays, songs and a craft. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Williamston (WM) (201 School Street Williamston, )
  
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• 11:00 am Microsoft Word Basics (ST)*
  By appointment only. Learn how to modify text, cut and paste text; open, close, and save documents. Experience with Windows required. Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am Internet Basics (ST)*
  By appointment only. Learn how to do a simple search. Experience with Windows required. Experience with Windows required. Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am Intermediate Microsoft Word (ST)*
  By appointment only. Learn how to format pages, create tables and more. Microsoft Word Basics required. Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am E-mail Basics (ST)*
  By appointment only. Set up your own e-mail account and learn to send and receive messages. Experience with Windows required.
  Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am Google Basics (ST)*
  By appointment only. Set up your own e-mail account and learn to send and receive messages. Experience with Windows required.
  Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 12:00 pm Information Literacy for Homeschool Students (Grades 6-12) (MS)*
  Join us for an instructional session on navigating authoritative resources on the Internet, including websites and library databases.
  Event Type: Teen Events, Services & Outreach,. Ages: Teens
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 12:00 pm ESOL Reading Group (OK)
  Practice your English reading and speaking skills by reading books and short stories aloud. Event Type: Citizenship & ESOL, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 12:00 pm Who's Driving the Bus?
  Who's Driving the Bus for community change and growth? The drive for community change began with MCC alumni panelists: Carol Todd Robinson, Charles Winfrey, The Honorable Woodrow Stanley and Olof Karlstrom. Get inspired to continue the "drive" at this FREE and open to the public event. No reservation needed.
  
  Mott Community College Student Center (1401 E Court St Flint, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm Adult Book Discussion (LE)
  This month: Arc of Justice by Kevin Boyle
  Event Type: Book Discussions, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Leslie (LE) (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 1:30 pm Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) (FO) *
  We make learning fun with stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Foster (FO) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 1:30 pm Personal Action Toward Health-Mid Michigan Physicians
  Personal Action Toward Health is a free 6 session workshop, 2.5 hrs per session, for people with on going health conditions or their caregivers. The class provides ways to take control of the ongoing health condition through problem solving and action plans. Topics covered include distraction, exercise, nutrition, relaxation and pain management. A snack is provided. Registration required and after the second session new participants are not accepted
  
  Mid-Michigan Physicians (1504 Lake Lansing Rd., Lower Level Conference Room Lansing, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Baby Storytime (Ages up to 2) (OK)
  A storytime series for ages up to 2, featuring stories, fingerplays and movement. Runs 20-25 minutes. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 3:00 pm Indoor Farm Market and CSA Pick-Up
  Purchase produce and baked goods from some of your favorite vendors from the downtown Farmers' Market during the off-season! Evergreen Lane Creamery, Summer Sun, Fleming Farm, Richards Farm, Eaters Guild, and Chicken Scratch Farm will be bringing things through the winter.
  
  Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)
  
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• 3:30 pm After School Movie (Ages 8 & up) (HA)
  Join us after school for popcorn and a movie. Event Type: Kids & Families, Movies‚ Music & Art,. Ages: Children
  
  Haslett (HA) (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 4:00 pm Make & Take Valentine Craft (Ages 5-10) (SL)
  Stop by after school and make a Valentine to take home. Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Children
  
  South Lansing (SL) (3500 South Cedar Street Lansing, )
  
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• 4:00 pm Valentine Storytime (All ages) (FO)
  Stop in for special Valentine fun. Event Type: Storytimes, Holidays,. Ages: Children
  
  Foster (FO) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 4:00 pm Pizza & Pages Book Discussion (Grades 3 & up) (OK)*
  Read any book that fits our monthly theme, then come for discussion, snacks and activities. A list of suggested titles is available at the library. This month's theme: Historical fiction Event Type: Kids & Families, Book Discussions,. Ages: Children, Tweens
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Nepessing Group Board Meeting
  The Nepessing Group Executive Committee meets monthly for the business meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and sese how the business and finances of the group are discussed. This board meeting is followed by the general membership meeting at 7:30 pm.
  
  Mott Community College Prahl Center, Genesee Room (1401 E Court St Flint, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm Photography Class with Ron St Germain
  Whether you are shooting with film or using digital, this 3-week class will answer your photographic questions. Enjoy an entertaining class with 5-time international professional award winning outdoor photographer, Ron St Germain while improving your photographic skills. The fee for this class is $53. Please pre-register by contacting us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. Learn more at www.meridian.mi.us.
  
  Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm Grange meeting
  Potluck at 6:30, followed by program at 7:15. Business meeting after program. Patrick Haggood will speak on the Grange Junior Makers program he has initiated.
  
  Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm Art, Film, Philosophy: Stories in Song-The Basics of Narrative Songwriting
  This interactive workshop will teach the basics of narrative songwriting. Targeted at beginners (no experience or musical talent necessary!), all levels of songwriters will find it interesting and fun. Bring instruments, writing materials, and a desire to set stories to music. This workshop will be led by Jen Schaap and Mark Blaauw-Hara, songwriters in the Boyne River Remedy, and will feature several other members of the Petoskey-based band.
  
  Bellaire Community Hall (202 North Bridge Street Bellaire, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm PJ Storytime (HO)
  Visit the library in your PJs for a family storytime. Event Type: Storytimes, Kids & Families,. Ages: Children
  
  Holt-Delhi (HO) (2078 Aurelius Rd. Holt, )
  
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• 7:00 pm Manistee Audubon meeting
  Monthly business meeting, discussion of local bird & wildlife sightings. Program: NOVA video "The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies" about Monarch life cycle and migration.
  
  Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary (2890 Lakeshore Rd Manistee, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm Monthly Program
  Come listen to Luanne Jaruzel of the Michigan Loon Preservation Association take you through a year in the life of the loons, the "symbol of the north". Ms. Jaruzel is a RN at Genysys and has been a member of MLPA for 26 years, serving on the board for the last 20 years. Learn what makes loons different and wonderful. February 8, Mott Community College in the Prahl Center; 7:30pm. Free admission and light refreshments are served.
  
  Mott Community College Prahl Center, Genesee Room (1401 E Court St Flint, MI)
  
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• 9:00 pm Joyriders & Friends!
  Joyriders DJ set. $3 Draft Beer Specials.
  
  The Cellar Door (101 W. Main St. Visalia, CA)
  
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• 9:00 pm Rob Klajda Hosts Open Mic at Moriarty's
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  Moriarty's Pub (802 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)
  
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Thursday February 9, 2012

• 12:00 am Make & Take Valentine Crafts (AU)
  Stop in during open hours and make a Valentine for that special someone.
  Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Children
  
  Aurelius (AU) (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 12:00 am Viral Video Voting (Ages 13-18) (MS)
  All month long, come to the library to vote for your favorite Viral Videos. Then join us on Jan. 24 for a special screening party (see link below)! Event Type: Teen Events, ,. Ages: Teens
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 8:30 am Board of Directors Meeting
  The monthly meeting of Chamber leadership.
  
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• 10:00 am Coopersville Crazy Ladies Quilting Circle
  Quilting Group
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Dolls of our Lives EXHIBIT
  Call (616) 997-8555 for details. Dolls are on display from the collection of Louise Harvey.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Therese Berrington ART EXHIBIT
  Call (616) 997-8555 for details.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:15 am Twitter Basics (DL)*
  This overview of Twitter explains how to use it as an information source, how to network effectively, and how to find job leads. Experience with the Internet required. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 10:30 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) (DL)
  Stories, songs and activities. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 10:30 am Babies and Books (Ages 6-18 months) (FO)*
  Age-appropriate activities and socializing for little ones and their caregivers. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Foster (FO) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 10:30 am Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3) (HA)
  Stories, songs and a simple craft for toddlers and their caregivers Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Haslett (HA) (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 10:30 am Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3) (OK)
  This storytime series for ages 2-3 features stories, songs and crafts. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 11:00 am Preschool Storytime (3-5) (DA)
  Stories and crafts Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Dansville (DA) (1379 E Mason St Dansville, )
  
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• 11:55 am West Michigan New Horizons - Nancy's Novices
  New Horizons provides entry points to music-making for adults, even those with no musical experience. This class is a special small-group setting for those wanting to learn a band instrument for the first time. Nancy Summers-Meeusen is an experienced clinician, and a caring, patient instructor. You'll learn how to assemble the instrument, fingerings, reading music, lip position, and much more. Tuition: $100 for the season. For more details, please call or e-mail Nancy
  
  Plymouth United Church of Christ (4010 Kalamazoo Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm Chamber Promoters
  The Chamber Promoters are a group of retired volunteers who help with various Chamber projects. Monthly meetings are held to plan projects for the group.
  
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• 2:00 pm Mid-day Movies (DL)
  We'll show a movie suggested for adults on the big screen in the auditorium. Today: Another chance to catch the popular film based on the bestselling book The Help. It’s Mississippi in the 1960s, and southern society girl Skeeter returns from college determined to become a writer. She winds up turning her friends' lives, and the city of Jackson, upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent families. (PG-13) Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 4:00 pm Lego Club (Ages 6-14) (MS)*
  Kids ages 6-14 can let their imaginations soar by building something with our Lego collection.
  Event Type: Kids & Families, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 5:30 pm Lego Builders Club (Ages 6-14) (SL)
  Kids ages 6-14 can let their imaginations soar by building something with the library's Lego collection. Event Type: Kids & Families, Tween Events,. Ages: Children, Tweens
  
  South Lansing (SL) (3500 South Cedar Street Lansing, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Wine Tasting
  Wine tasting.
  
  The Cellar Door (101 W. Main St. Visalia, CA)
  
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• 6:00 pm Personal Action Toward Health-MSU
  Personal Action Toward Health is a free 6 session workshop, 2.5 hrs per session, for people with on going health conditions or their caregivers. The class provides ways to take control of the ongoing health condition through problem solving and action plans. Topics covered include distraction, exercise, nutrition, relaxation and pain management. A snack is provided. Registration required and after the second session new participants are not accepted. Sponsored by MSU.
  
  University Lutheran Church (1020 S. Harrison Road East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm MRAC Artist Lecture Series, Suk Jun Kim, WNMU Professor of Sound
  The Artist Lecture Series is presented in partnership with the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) and the WNMU Expressive Arts Department. This program provides an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of America's finest artists. Held at Parotti Hall on the WNMU campus, participants have the opportunity to learn about an artist's motivations, techniques and history while being generally entertained.
  
  WNMU Parotti Hall (WNMU Campus Silver City, NM)
  
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• 6:30 pm Scrabble Club (WE)
  Our informal club for adults welcomes players of all skill levels in a relaxed, low-key atmosphere. Event Type: Hobbies & Crafts, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Webberville (WE) (115 South Main Street Webberville, )
  
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• 7:00 pm Black History Month Documentary Showing
  Loutit District Library will show "Up From the Bottoms", an award winning documentary the explores the struggle and triumphs of African Americans as they migrated from the old south to the prosperous north. The movie is narrated by Cicely Tyson and songs by Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis. Meet the movie’s producers and directors Jim and Rob Schaub as they host a period of questions and answers.
  
  Loutit District Library (407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm English Talk Time (DL)
  Practice your English speaking and listening skills at this informal class where we share snacks and conversation. For beginning and intermediate English learners. Event Type: Citizenship & ESOL, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 7:00 pm Fedora Film Series (ST)
  We’ll feature a fabulous film every Thursday night in February. They may be as recent as last week or as old as Humphrey Bogart’s raincoat, but all will feature stories that take place in the 40s or 50s. Enjoy popcorn, hot & cold beverages, cunning characters and delicious dialog.
  Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 8:00 pm Old Town Playhouse Presents Boy Gets Girl
  This mesmerizing drama from Rebecca Gilman explores the tenuous security of the liberated woman, crossing the male dominated field of journalism with the perils of modern life. Boy Gets Girl contains adult language and situations.
  
  Studio at the Depot (620 Railway Place Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 9:00 pm The Goodlife (Visalia's Only Mid-Week Party)!
  The Goodlife (Visalia's Only Mid-Week Party)! Brought to you by The Majors and DJ Ren Rock! Drink specials all night long!
  
  The Cellar Door (101 W. Main St. Visalia, CA)
  
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• 10:00 pm Frog & the Beeftones Blues Jam
  Capital Area Blues Society member
  
  Unicorn Tavern (327 E Grand River Ave Lansing, MI)
  
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• 10:00 pm A Matter of Balance Workshop - St. Johns
  Matter of Balance is an eight session workshop for adults lasting two hours per session. The class is designed for anyone with concerns about falls, who has fallen, who has restricted activities because of falling and is interested in improving strength and balance. Trained instructors lead the workshop. No fee for the workshop but donations accepted. Registration required and limited to 12 participants. Each participant receives a booklet and a snack is provided.
  
  St. Johns Senior Citizens Drop-in Center (201 Walker City not found, MI)
  
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Friday February 10, 2012

• 12:00 am Make & Take Valentine Crafts (AU)
  Stop in during open hours and make a Valentine for that special someone.
  Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Children
  
  Aurelius (AU) (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 12:00 am Viral Video Voting (Ages 13-18) (MS)
  All month long, come to the library to vote for your favorite Viral Videos. Then join us on Jan. 24 for a special screening party (see link below)! Event Type: Teen Events, ,. Ages: Teens
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 9:30 am E-mail Basics (WM) *
  Set up your own e-mail account and learn to send and receive messages. Basic computer experience required. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Williamston (WM) (201 School Street Williamston, )
  
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• 10:00 am Microsoft Word Basics (OK)
  Learn to modify, cut and paste text; open, close and save documents. Experience with a keyboard, mouse and Windows are required. Seating is on a first-come basis. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 10:30 am Early Literacy Play Time (Ages 1-5) (HO)
  Play games designed to develop early literacy skills. Event Type: Kids & Families, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Holt-Delhi (HO) (2078 Aurelius Rd. Holt, )
  
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• 1:30 pm Kindergarten Storytime @ Smith Elementary (ST) (Held off-site)
  Homeschoolers with students at the kindergarten level are welcome to join kindergarten classes and Kathy Schroder for stories, puppets, props and lots of audience participation. Event Type: Storytimes, Services & Outreach,. Ages: Children
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 5:00 pm TRIP - Black Mountain Weekender
  Ski the scenic 15-mile Black Mountain Forest Pathway in the Mackinac State Forest. The volunteer-groomed trail has 5 loops. Two are rated 'easiest'. Three are rated 'more difficult'. Some sections are groomed for skating. A steeper trail nearby goes up Black Mountain, the highest hill in the Lower Peninsula. Views of forests, Black Lake, and, on some days, Lake Huron. We will stay at the recently remodeled Black Mountain Lodge, a beautiful log building overlooking East Twin Lake. Ski to tra
  
  Black Mountain Lodge (10621 Twin Lakes Road Cheboygan, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Cooper's Glen-The Great Lakes Acoustic Music Festival
  Cooper�s Glen � The Great Lakes Acoustic Music Festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 10 & 11, 2012 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel (100 W. Michigan Ave. in downtown Kalamazoo, Mich. 49007). In addition to evening performances by award-winning artists (including The Gibson Brothers, Beppe Gambetta & Peter Ostroushko, Harvey Reid, Bua, May Erlewine with Seth Bernard, Who Hit John? White Mule, and Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys), the festival features Saturday afternoon workshops
  
  Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center (100 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm SECOND FRIDAY ARTWALK: BUCKHAM GALLERY
  Meet other Sierra Club members at Buckham Gallery to enjoy a fun night enjoying art and the company of others. Contact: Mike Haley 810-686-6354; thaley@gfn.org
  
  Buckham Fine Arts Project (134 1/2 W 2nd St Flint, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Howl at the Moon
  Bring your best friend (2-footed or 4-footed) to the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road for a guided hike through the moonlit woods on Friday, February 10 at 7 pm. Dogs must be on non-retractable leashes. Flashlights are permitted but not a necessity. The fee for this program is $3/ person due at the time of the walk. For more information, contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net.
  
  Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Cooper's Glen - The Great Lakes Acoustic Music Festival
  Cooper�s Glen � The Great Lakes Acoustic Music Festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 10 & 11, 2012 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel (100 W. Michigan Ave. in downtown Kalamazoo, Mich. 49007). In addition to evening performances by award-winning artists (including The Gibson Brothers, Beppe Gambetta & Peter Ostroushko, Harvey Reid, Bua, May Erlewine with Seth Bernard, Who Hit John? White Mule, and Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys), the festival features Saturday afternoon workshops
  
  Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center (100 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Test Event - The Radio Road Show
  This is TEST DATA LCC Radio WLNZ 89.7 FM presents the Radio Road Show. This month's episode, directed by Dave Downing, is broadcast live from Scene MetroSpace in beautiful downtown East Lansing, MI. Jack Robbins and Karen Love, from WLNZ's "Coffee Break", welcome GUEST TALENT to the show and The Grand River Band performs its versions of Bluegrass, Browngrass, and Othergrass favorites during and after the show. Sound services provided by Lochabar Sound.
  
  Scene MetroSpace (110 Charles Street East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm LCC Radio Road Show
  Check out the next WLNZ Radio Road Show with the Grand River Band, special musical guests, and more!
  
  Scene Metro Space (110 Charles St East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Alley Door Club featuring music by "The Vincent Hayes Project"
  Sit back and enjoy some wonderful blues in a relaxed atmosphere. Alley Door Club is located on the 3rd floor on the Hilt Building within the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts Valid I.D. required
  
  Frauenthal Center Muskegon Michigan (425 W. Western Ave Muskegon, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm International Dancing
  Visit a dozen countries or more in a single evening !!! “We teach beginning-level dances from Israel, Bosnia, France, Mexico, Japan, South Africa, Bolivia, Germany, Ghana, Turkey, Sweden, China, and many other countries.” No partner necessary.
  
  Wealthy Theatre Annex (1110 Wealthy St. SE Grand Rapids, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Country Line Dancing
  Helen Walters, instructor, will teach beginning line dancing to people of all ages. Experienced dancers will also have the opportunity to boot, scoot, and boogie to some popular tunes while the beginners are taking a break.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Learn to Line Dance
  Boot, scoot, and boogie your way on down to the Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center to learn to line dance with Helen Walters Friday nights beginning January 6. She will take you step by step through different line dances over the course of 12 weeks. Each week she teaches a new dance, so if you miss a week you won't be behind. This is great fun for dancers of all levels, and everyone is welcome. Call the Coopersville Farm Museum with any questions (Kid's area closed during line dancing).
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm Contra Dance Central
  Contra dancing is a traditional American dancing done as couples in long lines. December 9th Steve Gold will be calling to the traditional stylings of the band, Golden Griffon Stringtet. Refreshments provided. Free parking (tell the attendant you are going to the contra dance).
  
  Central United Methodist Church (23 E. Adams Detroit, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas - In Concert
  Dynamic Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, and American cellist Natalie Haas have done it again! Earlier this year, they released their third album together, Highlander's Farewell, a showcase for their dazzling teamwork, driving, dancing rhythms, and shared passion that takes the infectious melodies and grooves of Scottish/Celtic music on an exciting new journey. Please join in on the journey with Alasdair and Natalie, as we welcome the duo back to the Ten Pound Fiddle
  
  Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Advanced English Dance
  "Local choreography night" with music by Debbie Jackson, Susie Lorand, and Martha Stokely. For experienced English country dancers ready for challenges. Note location change Jan-Mar.
  
  Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Contra Dance
  Come out for an evening of contra dancing to Michigan's most exciting contra dance band, The Golden Griffon Stringtet.
  
  Central United Methodist Church (23 E. Adams Detroit, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Live Music by CHRISTOPHER ADAM + AMANDA MORGAN
  @8pm Amanda Morgan Talented young singer-songwriter/ country, folk, pop www.amandamorganmusic.com/ @9pm Christopher Adams Soul, Blues and Pop facebook.com/christopheradammusic christopheradam.bandcamp.com
  
  Plymouth Coffee Bean Co (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Old Town Playhouse Presents Boy Gets Girl
  This mesmerizing drama from Rebecca Gilman explores the tenuous security of the liberated woman, crossing the male dominated field of journalism with the perils of modern life. Boy Gets Girl contains adult language and situations.
  
  Studio at the Depot (620 Railway Place Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Friday Night Swing
  Weekly Swing Dance to DJed music FREE beginner lesson 8:00pm; Open dancing from 9:00pm to 12:00am
  
  The Phoenix Center (220 S Main St Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 8:30 pm Live Music: Felix Frankferter
  Singer/songwriter Felix Frankferter returns to Horizon Books.
  
  Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 8:30 pm Live at The Ranch!
  Cassandra's Curse, in our first show with our all-new line-up. We share the stage with the inimitable InCardona, Pushed and Kimberly Sutton Band for a night of dynamic and intense musical experiences. Come party with us at The Ranch Bar & Gril in Arlington! This venue has seriously unbelievable food and drink specials! Your perfect Friday is waiting - where are you gonna be?
  
  THE RANCH BAR & GRILL (701 106th St. Arlington, TX)
  
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• 9:00 pm Frog & the Beeftones
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  Colonial Bar & Grille (3425 S Martin L King Jr Blvd Lansing, MI)
  
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• 9:30 pm LED ZEPLAND (A Tribute to Led Zepplin)
  LED ZEPLAND (A Tribute to Led Zepplin)
  
  The Cellar Door (101 W. Main St. Visalia, CA)
  
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Saturday February 11, 2012

• 12:00 am Make & Take Valentine Crafts (AU)
  Stop in during open hours and make a Valentine for that special someone.
  Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Children
  
  Aurelius (AU) (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 10:00 am Guided Park Walk: Central Park
  Explore one of Meridian Township’s many parks with a naturalist guide from the Harris Nature Center. Each month will feature a different Township park. The next walk is Saturday February 11 at 10am at Central, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos. Meet by the Farmers' Market. The fee for the walk is $3/ person due at the time of the walk. To see a complete list of walks, check www.meridian.mi.us and for more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net.
  
  Central Park Famers' Market (5151 Marsh Road Okemos, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Pre-U.S. Citizenship Class: Focus on English (DL)
  This free 7-week series of classes is for limited English speakers who want to focus on the English vocabulary required to be successful during the U.S. Citizenship intenerview and on the NEW citizenship test. Practice listening, speaking, reading and writing. Event Type: Citizenship & ESOL, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 10:00 am FLINT FARMER'S MARKET URBAN HIKE-easy
  Start your morning at the Flint Farmer's Market and join walkers for a nice urban walk through trails that connect to parks. Meet near the north doors (side closest to the river) table inside the Market. Location: Flint Farmers Market: 420 E. Boulevard, Flint, MI 48503. Contact: Mike Haley 810-686-6354, thaley01@att.net.
  
  Flint Farmer's Market (420 East Boulevard Drive Flint, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Nature Walk
  Nature Walk with Birder Tim Granger and sanctuary manager Rich Krieger. Look for offshore waterfowl and forest birds, walk sanctuary trails and beach, binoculars available, refreshments in house afterwards. Dress appropriate.
  
  Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary (2890 Lakeshore Rd Manistee, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Dolls of our Lives EXHIBIT
  Call (616) 997-8555 for details. Dolls are on display from the collection of Louise Harvey.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Therese Berrington ART EXHIBIT
  Call (616) 997-8555 for details.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am Lansing Area Ukulele Group Meeting
  Come and join us to sing songs and play your uke! All levels welcome, check us out at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/256534770353/?ref=ts
  
  Sir Pizza (201 East Grand River Avenue Lansing, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am Prevailing Winds - community band rehearsal
  The Prevailing Winds Community Band rehearses every week except the first Saturday of the month. Upstairs at the Eagles club; please bring your own music stand. All instrumentation and musicianship levels are most welcome. You can hear us play several concerts throughout the year, including several performances during the Coast Guard Festival.
  
  Grand Haven Eagles Foe 925 (20 North 2nd Street Grand Haven, MI)
  
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• 11:00 am Motor City Brew Tours - Bus Tour
  Tour Includes: Guided Bus Transportation, Brewer-led Tours and Beer/Mead/Vodka Samples at each location, lunch and Water & Snacks on the bus. We will be touring: 1 Brewery, 1 Distiller & 1 Meadery - We are offering you a chance to bring along your non-beer drinking friends on this tour. This tour is the best of all with Craft Beer from Bastone Brewery in Royal Oak, Mead from B. Nektar Meadery in Ferndale and Vodka from Valentine Distilling.
  
  Bastone Brewery (419 South Main Street Royal Oak, MI)
  
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• 12:00 pm 13th Annual Chocolate Fantasia, Silver City, NM
  Chocolate Fantasia is a one-day chocolate celebration in historic downtown Silver City, NM. Stroll galleries, shops, and greet old friends while sampling handcrafted, gourmet chocolate creations made by local chocolatiers. Local musicians will be performing at many locations! TICKETS: $20 for 20 handmade gourmet pieces. Handy boxes to carry your chocolates around to the sites are an additional $2. Tickets sold out last year. Buy your tickets early! Call 575-538-2505
  
  Chocolate Fantasia, Historic Downtown Silver City (Bullard St. Silver City, NM)
  
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• 12:00 pm Mobile Adoption Event - PetSmart
  Mobile Adoption Event - Come meet your next family member and best friend. Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter will have animals available for adoption. Adoptions start at 12 noon and wrap up at 4 PM.
  
  PetSmart (5135 Times Square Place Okemos, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm LinkedIn Basics (DL)*
  Learn to use this social media site to network professionally and search for jobs. An active e-mail account and experience with the Internet required; a completed basic LinkedIn profile suggested. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 1:00 pm MT HOLLY DOWNHILL SKI OUTING
  Enjoy the season by downhill skiing at Mt. Holly. No pets allowed. $39 fee for lift tickets. Call leader for more details. Ski trails range from beginner to expert, ski to your own level of ability.
  
  Mt Holly Ski Resort (13536 Dixie Highway Holly, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm Mother/Daughter Micro-Lending Workshop 2012
  Become an investor without spending any money of your own! Each mother/daughter team will choose a small business in a developing country to support with a small loan. Discover ways that small loans make a difference to entrepreneurs all over the world. Explore their unique businesses and learn how Zonta International clubs support them.
  
  Schoolcraft College (18600 Haggerty Rd Livonia, MI)
  
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• 1:30 pm Make & Take Valentine Crafts (FO)
  Create a Valentine for that special someone. Supplies provided by the Friends of the Lansing Libraries. Event Type: Holidays, Hobbies & Crafts,. Ages: All Ages, Children, Adults
  
  Foster (FO) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 2:00 pm Super Saturday: Decorate a Cookie! (DL)
  Decorate a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day! Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families,. Ages: All Ages, Children, Adults
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 2:00 pm Weekend Storytime (All ages) (OK)
  Stories, songs and a craft Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 2:30 pm Meet "Liz" from The Magic School Bus! (WM)
  Currently appearing at Impression 5’s "The Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm" exhibit, Ms. Frizzle's pal Liz the Lizard is making a field trip to CADL Williamston. Come and meet her, plus enjoy a visit with CADL’s own lovable mascot, Linc; weather-themed snacks and crafts; and a cool science experiment with staff from I-5. All ages are welcome!
  Event Type: Kids & Families, ,. Ages: All Ages, Adults, Children
  
  Williamston (WM) (201 School Street Williamston, )
  
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• 4:00 pm Panel Discussion: ARC OF JUSTICE, by Kevin Boyle
  This saga of race, civil rights, and murder in the Jazz Age has been chosen by the Michigan Humanities Council as the 2011-12 “Great Michigan Read”. Lawyers Grant Parsons and Dean Robb, and Historian John C. Mitchell will discuss the book as a panel, moderated by Juliette Schultz. ARC OF JUSTICE is the story of African American physician Ossian Sweet who purchased a home in a white neighborhood of Detroit in 1925. Determined to protect his family and property, Sweet chose to defend hims
  
  Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 4:00 pm County Emmet Celtic Shop - SESSIONS!
  Join your hosts. Ed, Linda, Saoirse & Beglieve at County Emmet Celtic Shop in Petoskey every Saturday until the end of February as they present a different Celtic Musician to perform and lead a session in their wonderful gift shop! Musicians are invited to join in... those who appreciate traditional Irish and Scottish music are encouraged to attend.
  
  County Emmet Celtic Shop (221 East Lake Street Petoskey, MI)
  
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• 6:00 pm Valentine's Dinner at Chateau Chantal
  Saturday, February 11, 2012 6:00 tour, 6:30 dinner seating $75 per person, includes gratuity, tax, and all wines. Valentine's Wine Dinner featuring Chef Les Hagaman, owner of neighboring B&B, Tesoro Inn. "An Evening in Alsace" featuring the cuisine of France's eastern most region, Alsace. Starter: Artichoke Gratin Soup: Alsatian Cabbage Soup Entree: Beef dish Salad: Apple and Gorgonzola Salad Dessert: Pear & Almond Tart Call 1-800-969-4009 for reservations.
  
  Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn (15900 Rue de Vin Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Bayside Travellers Contra Dance
  Bayside Travellers Contra Dance. Live music by local band, Woodland Celtic. All dances will be called and taught by Ken Gall from Indianapolis. Everyone is welcome, no partner or experience is needed. If you haven’t contra-danced before, plan to arrive at 7:00 for a lesson before the dancing begins. Youth must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult.
  
  Twin Lakes, Gilbert Lodge (6800 N. Long Lake Rd. Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Cabin Fever Dance
  Is cabin fever setting in? We've got just the cure for you. Join us for the First Annual Cabin Fever Dance at the Erickson Center in Curtis on Saturday, February 11th from 7:00-11:00 p.m. Dance those blues away to the tunes of Evergreen Seven, a favorite Munising band. $10 admission at the door. A cash bar will be available.
  
  Erickson Center (N9246 Saw-Wa-Quato Curtis, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Movie art and ametuer talent show
  A first time amateur talent show supplemented by a showing of movie posters. We feature virgin cocktails and a variety of Hors d'ouevres. Come in character if you have a favorite movie alter ego.
  
  2474 Ballenger Highway (Flint City not found, )
  
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• 7:30 pm Contra and Square dance
  Contra and Square Dance open to the public. American traditional dancing to live music. All dances are taught. New dancers (singles and couples) are always welcome and should come early; dances get more challenging during the evening. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for energetic dancing. No smoking, no alcohol. Band: Fiddlefire. Caller: Carol Kopp.
  
  Oshtemo Grange (3234 N. Third St. Kalamazoo, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm MOLLY BANCROFT (concert)
  Award-winning singer/songwriter and guitarist/producer Molly Bancroft has tasted quite a bit in her life as a musician. Bancroft creates a soulful and hypnotic sound, mixing the energy of rock with a strong pop sensibility and electronic and orchestral influences that mesmerize the listener with catchy, hummable melodies. She founded the 90s band, LIFT, which released 3 CDs and toured nationally with Indigo Girls, and has co-produced and sung many international dance/trance club hits.
  
  Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm Square & Contra Dance
  Band: Root Cellar String Band, Caller: Marlin Whitaker. Northwest Ohio Traditional Music and Dance (NOTMAD) sponsors monthly dances from the American folk tradition. All are welcome, and no experience is necessary. All dances are taught, but it is recommended that beginners arrive early for the easiest dances and basic instruction. Families, singles, and couples are welcome; you do not need to bring a dance partner. There is always live music and a welcoming community.
  
  Rossford United Methodist Church (270 Dixie Hwy Rossford, OH)
  
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• 7:30 pm MTD Contra Dance
  Join a great group of folks who enjoy traditional dancing to live music. No experience or partner is required. All dances are taught. We invite you to bring a snack if you'd like. New dancer workshop at 6:30, dancing 7:30-10:00.
  
  Midland Community Center (2205 Jefferson Ave. Midland, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm OCTDS/PCFS A Starry Night For A Ramble Dance
  Oakland Traditional Dance Society & Paint Creek Folklore Society present their annual benefit fund-raiser dance featuring traditional Contras & Squares at the First United Methodist Church of Troy. No partners or experience needed -- all dances taught. *BEGINNER'S SESSION 7:30->8pm*, Silent Auction, Glen Morningstar, Tom Allen, Paint Creek Country Dance Orchestra.
  
  First United Methodist Church (6363 Livernois Road Troy, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm 2nd Saturday Contra Dance
  Don Theyken calls contras to live music by the Sharon Hollow String Band. No partner needed. Wear cool, casual clothes and bring flat, smooth-soled shoes for dancing. 8 p.m.. Garth Gerber will lead a "Beginners Session" at 7:30 p.m. Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor Saline Road (1/2 mile south of I94). $10/$5 students. 734-408-1829 or don.theyken@gmail.com
  
  Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor - Saline Rd. Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Drew Nelson
  Every generation has its poets; the writers, musicians, and lyricists who capture the spirit and longings of their time. Those who give expression to our own personal memories and dreams as though they know us. They tell our stories, giving us the words we need to celebrate or let go. That is the soil in which singer/songwriter Drew Nelson has been toiling. Drew's songs sound like the rest of us feel. They are dazed, angry, amazed and climbing. http://www.drewnelson.net/
  
  Wealthy Theatre Annex (1110 Wealthy St. SE Grand Rapids, mI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Root Doctor at Guy Hollerin's in Ann Arbor
  Root Doctor featuring Freddie Cunningham are back in Ann Arbor at Guy Hollerin's. Root Doctor plays a diverse mix of classic soul and R&B alongside traditional blues and inspired original material. Along with over 20 years of club, concert and festival performances, they have released four recordings to local and national acclaim. Come on out and dance!
  
  Guy Hollerin's (3600 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Live Music by THE FLYING MUD BROTHERS
  THE FLYING MUD BROTHERS Acoustic Guitars and Voices Dahl Baker and Steve Ellis have played guitar and performed together for over 35 years.
  
  Plymouth Coffee Bean Co (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm Old Town Playhouse Presents Boy Gets Girl
  This mesmerizing drama from Rebecca Gilman explores the tenuous security of the liberated woman, crossing the male dominated field of journalism with the perils of modern life. Boy Gets Girl contains adult language and situations.
  
  Studio at the Depot (620 Railway Place Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 8:00 pm LIVE & LOCAL HANDMADE MUSIC
  MOSTLY ACOUSTIC...SOMETIMES ELECTRIC...But, ALWAYS MADE BY HAND. Americana, Folk, Rock, Pop, Country & Soul~ Solo Singer/Songwriters, Duos & Bands
  
  Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue # 1 Plymouth, MI)
  
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• 8:30 pm Live Music: Robert Abate & the Bigtimers
  Robert Abate & the Bigtimers includes Steve Weldon on sax, Robert Yvon on guitar, Joe LaBonte on bass, Kelly Lambert on percussion & Bill Muha on drums.
  
  Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 9:00 pm Nightlife feat. DJ Ren Rock!
  B95's DJ Ren Rock brings the valley's hottest party back to The Cellar Door! **Nightlife attire required. No excessive bagginess or athletic wear. DRESS TO IMPRESS!**
  
  The Cellar Door (101 W. Main St. Visalia, CA)
  
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• 9:30 pm Frog & the Beeftones
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  Colonial Bar & Grille (3425 S Martin L King Jr Blvd Lansing, MI)
  
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Sunday February 12, 2012

• 10:00 am Ski/Hike - Hudson Mills
  Hike Hudson Mills. Meet in the SOUTH parking lot by the Activities Center.
  
  Hudson Mills Metropark (8801 N. Territorial Road Dexter, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Big Bear Sportsmans Club Winter Shooting Hours
  The Big Bear Sportsmans Club is open every Sunday for 5 Stand and Skeet Shooting, 1 1/2 miles east of Kaleva.
  
  Big Bear Sportsmans Club (9 Mile Rd. and Puustinen Rd. Kaleva, MI)
  
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• 1:00 pm Make & Take Valentine Crafts (HA)
  All ages are welcome to drop in between 1-4 pm and make a Valentine for that special someone. All materials provided.
  Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Children, All Ages
  
  Haslett (HA) (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 2:00 pm Second Sunday Flint Contra Dance
  Please join us to dance to live music and the rousing calling of Indianapolis' Ken Gall and the music of Askin' for Trouble. No partner is necessary. If you're inclined, bring a snack to share. Our dances this year are sponsored by Flint Community Schools and the Country Dance and Song Society.
  
  Neithercut Elementary School (2010 Crestbrook Lane Flint, MI)
  
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• 2:00 pm AACTMAD Square Dance
  Traditional square dancing to live old-time music by The Millers. No experience necessary, all dances taught. Come alone or with a partner. No special attire needed; wear comfortable clothes and clean, non-marking shoes.
  
  AACTMAD's Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Drive Ann Arbor, Mi)
  
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• 2:00 pm Violinist Gregory Maytan
  Gregory Maytan in on the faculty at Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI). He performs regularly as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician. Maytan has performed extensively in Europe and the US, playing about 50 recitals a year. Recent engagements include multiple performances of the Paganini, Sibelius, Bruch, Barber and Tchaikovsky Violin Concertos with orchestras in Nevada, Indiana, Michgan, South Dakota and Sweden.
  
  Loutit District Library (407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Family Special: Snowflakes and Snowballs
  Is every snowflake different? Is every snowball the same? Find out about the marvels of snow and connect your family to nature even in the winter at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Sunday February 12 at 3pm. There is a fee of $3/person or $7/family due at the time of the program which includes time inside and outside. Contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net for more information.
  
  Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm New Horizons Band Chamber Recital
  The adult members of the New Horizons Band perform chamber music. The New Horizons Band is for adults who want to learn to play a band instrument for the first time or who wish to relearn an instrument.
  
  MSU Community Music School (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Lansing Symphony Big Band
  Vocalist Ryan DeHues joins the Lansing Symphony Big Band for a special loved-theme concert just in time for Valentine's Day! Mr. DeHues is a gifted singer who ignites audiences with his voice and command of the stage.
  
  Charlotte Performing Arts Center (378 State Street Charlotte, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Old Town Playhouse Presents Boy Gets Girl
  This mesmerizing drama from Rebecca Gilman explores the tenuous security of the liberated woman, crossing the male dominated field of journalism with the perils of modern life. Boy Gets Girl contains adult language and situations.
  
  Studio at the Depot (620 Railway Place Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 4:00 pm Vincent Hayes Project Sunday Blues Jam
  The Vincent Hayes Project hosts the Sunday Blues Jam! The most happenin' blues jam in Michigan! Guests include amateurs, regional professionals and occasional big name blues artists. Bring your own instrument (drummers excluded) 4pm-8pm. get there early as seating fills up quickly!. | Capital Area Blues Society member
  
  Dee-Lite Bar & Grill (24 Washington Avenue Grand Haven, MI)
  
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• 5:00 pm Sunday Sings
  Bring a dish to pass, a guitar, any kind of voice.
  
  Dan and Mary's House (3242 Brook Trails Drive SE Grand Rapids, Mi)
  
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• 6:00 pm Sessions @ O'Connor's Public House
  Traditional Irish Music Sessions on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Musicians are encouraged to join in, and listeners are always welcome! Enjoy the great atmosphere and award winning food of O'Connor's Public House while you experience the sounds of Ireland!
  
  O'Connor's Irish Public House (324 Main Street Rochester, MI)
  
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• 9:30 pm Camper Van Beethoven / Not an Airplane
  Camper Van Beethoven w/ special guests
  
  The Cellar Door (101 W. Main St. Visalia, CA)
  
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Monday February 13, 2012

• 12:00 am Make & Take Valentine Crafts (AU)
  Stop in during open hours and make a Valentine for that special someone.
  Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Children
  
  Aurelius (AU) (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 9:30 am West Michigan New Horizons - rehearsals
  New Horizons provides entry points to music-making for adults, including those with no musical experience at all, and also those who were active in school music programs but have been inactive for a long time. Directed by Nancy Summers-Meeusen. For more details, please visit our website.
  Advanced Band 9:30 - 11:30 am
  Intermediate Band 1:00 - 2:45 pm
  String Orchestra: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
  
  Plymouth United Church of Christ (4010 Kalamazoo Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Intermediate Microsoft Word (HA)*
  Learn how to format pages, create tables and more. Take Microsoft Word Basics before taking this course. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Haslett (HA) (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 10:00 am Story Hour: Valentine's Day
  Every Monday at 10:00 am, Horizon Books offers Story Hour. Come in to hear some stories, do some activities and a craft.
  
  Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3) (OK)
  This storytime series for ages 2-3 features stories, songs and crafts. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 2:00 pm Preschool Storytime (Ages 3½-6) (OK)
  Stories, songs and crafts for ages 3½-6. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 2:00 pm Creating Confident Caregivers – Okemos
  Creating Confident Caregivers, a free 6 week class, offers family members who are caring for a loved one with dementia at home information and skill-building practice to manage stress and increase effective caregiving. Two-hour sessions led by dementia-care specialists are held once weekly for six weeks. Free respite care is available during the class. For more information or to sign up for a class, please contact Linda Davis at Tri-County Office on Aging at 887-1440 or 1-800-405-9141.
  
  Okemos Community Church (4734 Okemos Rd Okemos, MI)
  
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• 3:00 pm Make & Take Valentine Crafts (LE)
  Drop in to create a Valentine craft! Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Children
  
  Leslie (LE) (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 4:00 pm Make & Take Valentine Crafts (Ages 4-8) (MA)*
  Create homemade Valentines for that special someone. Snacks provided. Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Children
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 4:30 pm NEW! Writers’ Discussion Group (Adults & Mature Teens) (ST)
  This is a weekly, informal venue for writers (adults & mature teens)to share their work, get feedback, talk about projects and try different prompts and activities. Refreshments provided. Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art, ,. Ages: Adults, Teens
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Sit 'n Knit: Hugs for Hospice (LE)
  Drop in to knit, sew, or crochet projects for the Heartland/Hospice Group. Event Type: Hobbies & Crafts, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Leslie (LE) (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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• 6:00 pm Carbon Nation Movie Screening in Kalamazoo & SW MI Group Monthly Program
  Join us for this free screening of the new documentary Carbon Nation. This documentary highlights clean energy entrepreneurs -- from a wind farmer to a solar-panel retrofitter -- who "illustrate why it's incredibly smart to be a part of the new, low-carbon economy: it's good business.." Watch the trailer at www.carbonnationmovie.com
  
  Oshtemo Library (7265 West Main Kalamazoo, MI)
  
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• 6:30 pm PJ Storytime (DL)
  Wear your favorite comfy PJ’s to enjoy fun stories, snacks and activities. Event Type: Storytimes, Kids & Families,. Ages: Children
  
  Downtown Lansing (DL) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 6:30 pm Open-Mic Mondays at MBC Lansing
  Happy Hour, Open Mic & JAM | Sign-up for a spot to play solo, duo or with your band or just sing some songs with our group! FREE on-street parking after 6pm! | Capital Area Blues Society member
  
  Michigan Brewing Co (402 S Washington Sq Lansing, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Mystery Lovers Book Discussion Group (HA)
  This month: The Troubled Man by Henning Mankell
  Event Type: Book Discussions, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Haslett (HA) (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 7:00 pm Fedora Film Series (ST)
  We’ll feature a fabulous film every Thursday night in February. They may be as recent as last week or as old as Humphrey Bogart’s raincoat, but all will feature stories that take place in the 40s or 50s. Enjoy popcorn, hot & cold beverages, cunning characters and delicious dialog.
  Event Type: Movies‚ Music & Art, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 7:00 pm ANNUAL ELECTIONS and Board Meeting of the Capital Area Blues Society
  Annual election of the Capital Area Blues Society board and officers. President, Vice President, Treasurer and Board members. Join us and help keep the blues alive in the Capital Area! Must be a CABS member to vote. Meeting is held in the Green Door banquet/conference room downstairs.
  
  Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Old Town Playhouse AUDITIONS: Secrets Of The Luuce Talk Tavern
  Old Town Playhouse is holding auditions for the world premiere production of Secrets of the Luuce Talk Tavern, by area author Anne-Marie Oomen. The production has roles for three men, three women and one girl approximately 12-13 years old. Auditionees will be asked to read from the script and should be familiar with the production. Perusal scripts are available in the Business Office of the Old Town Playhouse. More complete information is available at www.oldtownplayhouse.com.
  
  Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre at the Depot (620 Railroad Place Traverse City, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm Zeeland Community Band - rehearsal
  Do you play a musical Instrument? Want to play your instrument with a fun bunch of like-minded adults? Come join the fun on Monday nights from 7 until 8:30 with the Zeeland Community Band! All instruments needed and wanted. We'll even show you the fingerings for your instrument if you've forgotten. Entrance to the band room is behind the school, through a set of double doors facing the parking lot.
  
  Cityside Middle School (320 East Main Avenue Zeeland, MI)
  
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• 7:00 pm MONDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC
  "Best Open Mic in the area!" WEEKLY Music and Poetry Showcase All Ages, All Levels, All Styles WELCOME 2-3 songs per person.
  
  Plymouth Coffee Bean (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI)
  
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• 7:30 pm Scottish Dancing Beginners' Class
  Learn Scottish Country Dancing in this eight-week beginners' class. Learn the basics needed to join in on jigs, reels, and strathspeys--an introduction to a lifetime of fun! Families welcome. No partner necessary. Live music from fiddler Susie Lorand.
  
  Gretchen's House Child Care Center #5 Barn (2625 Traver Blvd Ann Arbor, MI)
  
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• 9:30 pm Steppin' In It
  Every Monday night
  
  Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI)
  
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Tuesday February 14, 2012

• 12:00 am Make & Take Valentine Crafts (AU)
  Stop in during open hours and make a Valentine for that special someone.
  Event Type: Holidays, Kids & Families, Hobbies & Crafts. Ages: Children
  
  Aurelius (AU) (1939 South Aurelius Road Mason, )
  
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• 10:00 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) (FO) *
  We make learning fun with stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Foster (FO) (401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, )
  
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• 10:00 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6) (MS)*
  Join the fun with stories, music, and crafts for ages 3-6. Families welcome. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Mason (MS) (147 W. Ash St. Mason, )
  
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• 10:00 am Dolls of our Lives EXHIBIT
  Call (616) 997-8555 for details. Dolls are on display from the collection of Louise Harvey.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:00 am Therese Berrington ART EXHIBIT
  Call (616) 997-8555 for details.
  
  Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center (375 Main Street Coopersville, MI)
  
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• 10:30 am Movers & Readers Storytime (Ages 1-3) (DA)
  An hour of stories, songs and crafts for ages 1-3. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Dansville (DA) (1379 E Mason St Dansville, )
  
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• 10:30 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) (HA)
  Stories, songs and crafts Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Haslett (HA) (5670 School St. Haslett, )
  
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• 10:30 am Movers & Readers (Ages 1-3) (HO)
  Stories and fun for our youngest readers, ages 1-3. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Holt-Delhi (HO) (2078 Aurelius Rd. Holt, )
  
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• 10:30 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3½-6) (OK)
  Stories, songs and crafts for ages 3½-6. Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Children
  
  Okemos (OK) (4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, )
  
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• 11:00 am Valentine's Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3-5) (ST)
  Join us for a special Valentine’s Day program with Valentine’s stories and a Valentine’s Day craft. Especially for 3-5 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Event Type: Storytimes, Holidays,. Ages: Children
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am Microsoft Word Basics (ST)*
  By appointment only. Learn how to modify text, cut and paste text; open, close, and save documents. Experience with Windows required. Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am Internet Basics (ST)*
  By appointment only. Learn how to do a simple search. Experience with Windows required. Experience with Windows required. Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am Intermediate Microsoft Word (ST)*
  By appointment only. Learn how to format pages, create tables and more. Microsoft Word Basics required. Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am E-mail Basics (ST)*
  By appointment only. Set up your own e-mail account and learn to send and receive messages. Experience with Windows required.
  Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am Google Basics (ST)*
  By appointment only. Set up your own e-mail account and learn to send and receive messages. Experience with Windows required.
  Hour-long appointments are available every Tuesday and Wednesday between 11 am-6 pm throughout the month of February. Event Type: Tech Corner, ,. Ages: Adults
  
  Stockbridge (ST) (200 Wood St. Stockbridge, )
  
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• 11:00 am Drop-in Valentine Craft Day (Ages 10-14) (WM)
  Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun craft project. Event Type: Teen & Tween Events, Holidays,. Ages: Teens & Tweens, Tweens, Teens
  
  Williamston (WM) (201 School Street Williamston, )
  
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• 11:00 am Harp in the Gardens with Michael Johnson
  An inspiring and uplifting concert by our resident harpist Michael Johnson, presenting music composed in the Gardens. This small and personal concert takes place in the graceful William Tell rest house next to the ornamental lake. Join Michael for a lyrical and soulful performance in the tranquillity of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Meet at the Visitor Centre, Observatory Gate. These concerts are held every Tuesday at 11am from Spring to Autumn
  
  Royal Botanic Gardens (Birdwood Avenue Melbourne, Vic)
  
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• 11:15 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) (HO)
  Storytime for ages 3-5 Event Type: Storytimes, ,. Ages: Young Children
  
  Holt-Delhi (HO) (2078 Aurelius Rd. Holt, )
  
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• 11:15 am Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5) (LE)
  Stories, songs and crafts Event Type: Storytimes, Kids & Families,. Ages: Children
  
  Leslie (LE) (201 Pennsylvania Street Leslie, )
  
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