Community Picnic, Float Building,Circus

[Kurt A]

This Coming Saturday is the CoPAC community Picnic -- Spread the word to your friends and neighbors. Every Ypsilanti Resident is invited. 

August 8, 1-4pm, Saturday 
Riverside Park 
The (Community Policing Action Council) invites you to the 6 th Annual All-Neighborhood Associations Community Picnic Free lunch, activities for kids and more. All Ypsi Residents come and enjoy the afternoon with your neighbors in the park! Enjoy food provided by local restaurants (Sidetrack, Wolverine, Beezy's, Terry Bakery, and many more) while exploring the bookmobile and an old fire truck. Many activities for kids including interactive songs and stories. 


The Circus is Coming to Town -- I believe it is the Kelly Miller Circus 
This Friday -- Look at the Ypsilanti Jaycees site for more information. 

There are two shows - One at 4:30 and one at 7pm, I went last year and it was a darn good circus. 




We were planning a parade float for the PPNA but I just found out that the application was due on August 1st. I guess we'll know better next year. The good news is that we can put those efforts into entering the Bed Race. Its a lot like being in the parade but probably a lot more fun. If you are interested in participating in the 1st annual heritage festival Bed-Race contact me. prospectparkneighborhood at comcast.net I really think this will be a fun event. We will be getting together this week to discuss plans. 


This isn't Ypsi -- but if anyone wants to go on this as a group let me know. The DetroitBikes rides are very slow and easily paced and they do a great job planning their routes to be safe and interesting 

4th Annual Detroit Bikes! Tour de Dearborn - Saturday, August 8th 

Join Detroit Bikes! in our 4th Annual tour of the cultural landmarks that make up one of Metro Detroit's most valued auto-heritage cities and landscapes, the City of Dearborn. Starting from the East End of Ford Field (i! n Dearborn) near Brady Street, our Tour de Dearborn begins @ 10am sharp, on Saturday, August 8th and should conclude around 2:30pm to celebrate the Dearborn Homecoming Festival. Detroit Bikes! is looking to show Metro Detroit that two wheels are better than four, and what better way to exclaim this than what is considered the birthplace of Henry Ford. 







The Following came from DepotTown.org -- Lots of good information for the coming month 

YPSILANTI CONVENTION and VISITORS BUREAU 
Ypsilanti Area Events Planner. Let us help plan your events. We can help with conventions of any size, weddings, reunions, car shows or any other small or major event that requires detail, knowledge of local resources, and careful planning. We can also help promote your event! Call us at 734.483.4444. Our services are FREE, friendly and invaluable! For more information go to: www.ypsilanti.org 
EVENTS and HAPPENINGS 

Get the Depot Town Rag Click here 
To place an ad contact: depottown at gmail.com. The fee is $250.00 for Depot Town members and $300.00 for non-members for 10 issues . Mail your check to Depot Town Association, Advertising Department, 400 Market Place, Ypsilanti , MI 48198. 

The Depot Town Association will hold their regular meetings on the third Wednesday of each Month at 6:30 p.m. Except August and December each year. Meetings will be held at Cafe Luwak. To join, go to www.depottown.org and have an opportunity to advertise in this newsletter. Print out the application and send with the $50.00 fee, dues are annual and are from September 2008 to September 2009. For questions email to: depottown at gmail.com 

Aug 7, Friday, at 4:30 & 7:30pm 
Kelly Miller Circus 
Free Viewing of Elephants raising the big-top tents at 9am 
Riverside Park 
Adults and Children 12 and up tickets are $14 (Ages 2-11) tickets are $7.00 . Free for children under 2 years old. ypsilantijaycees.com 

August 8, 1-4pm, Saturday 
Riverside Park 
The (Community Policing Action Council) invites you to the 7th Annual All-Neighborhood Associations Community Picnic Free lunch, activities for kids and more. All Ypsi Residents. Come and enjoy the afternoon with your neighbors in the park! Enjoy food provided by local restaurants (Sidetrack, Wolverine, Beezy's, Terry Bakery, and many more) while exploring the bookmobile, an old fire truck. 

August 20-23 
Riverside Arts 
Dynamic Stage Productions presents the family musical, Dear Edwina . Performances Thursday and Friday at 8:00 PM, Saturday (Heritage Festival Day) at 11:00 AM, 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 PM, and Sunday at 2:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door (cash only) for $10 each or a family pack of 4 tickets for $30. E-mail questions to DynamicStageProductions at yahoo.com . 

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HERITAGE FESTIVAL OPENING RECEPTION 
August 20, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 
Ypsilanti Historical Museum, 220 North Huron Street| 
Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and hors d’oeuvres -two complimentary champagne tickets. Cash bar available (Provided by Sidetrack Bar and Grill)Special Guests Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. RSVP by Thursday August 6, 2009. $40 per person|$75 per couple| $50 per person if purchased at the door 

August 21-22-23 
YPSILANTI HERITAGE FESTIVAL . 
Riverside Park and Depot Town Streets 
For more information go to www.ypsilantiheritagefestival also at Twitter YpsHeritageFest Phone 734-483-6071. or Email to: info at ypsilantiheritagefestival.com 

FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 

Depot Town "Quaint Shops, Antiques, Good Food and an occasional Train". Depot Town Freight House Cafe Exhibit. Depot Town Vintage Motorcycle Exhibit. Ypsilanti Freight House Cafe Restoration Exhibit 

Riverside Park. Millionaire's Party and Saloon Black Jack & Texas Hold Em'. Friday: 5:30pm-12am Black Jack & Texas Hold Em. Saturday: 4pm-12am. Texas Hold Em Sunday: 1-5pm 

Historic tours and Living History Encampment, (Beer Brewing Demonstration, Authentic Chuck Wagon c.1889 Savory offerings, prepared over open fire.) Arts and crafts, stage entertainment. Children’s Village. Contests and delicious food are just some of the surprises that await you and your family. 

FRIDAY, Noon-9:00pm 

Freight House Happy Hour. Freighthouse Deck in Depot Town 5-9pm. "Lets Get the Doors Open" Freighthouse Happy Hour. The evening will feature Great Jazz, NEW Freighthouse Wine & Specialty Beers, and other beverages and snacks available. Admission is free, must be 21 years or older. Proceeds to support the Freighthouse campaign. 

SATURDAY 10am-9:00pm 

Depot Town Farmers Market Saturday 7am-2pm. Fresh Produce, Flowers, Plants and Crafts 

Live Remote Broadcast > 2-4pm at the Entertainment Stage 

Garden Tour Noon--5pm . Six beautiful, diverse gardens plus one bonus garden. Tickets $10.00 per person. Tickets are available at Salt City Antiques, Bombadills, & Jim Mcdonald Antiques Also available Saturday morning in front of Towner House N Huron and Washington Street. For more information contact Judy Habetler at 572-0432. or go to: www.gardenclub.org 

USATF Sanctioned Pole Vaulting Event Frog Island 10am-9pm. Meet & participate with state, national & world champions. 

Downtown 31st Annual Parade 9 a.m. to noon. W. Michigan & Ballard to Huron & Cross Streets. 

Downtown 1st Annual Bed Race 11:30am. Teams race beds from the E end of Pearl Street and N Huron, The race ends at N Hamilton & Pearl. Contestants will be wearing pajamas. Get your application here: Bed Race 

2009 Heritage Bike Fest Huron and Cross Street Tent. 10am-4pm. Bike Workshops, Exhibits & Children's Activities 

Nightmare Cruise Ugliest Car Contest 1pm. Depot Town, corner of E Cross & N. Prospect. 

Molly Hunt Riverside Park Stage 3-4pm.Country Music's Little Darling 

Downtown Crossroads Summer Festival This free, family friendly event is held in the street on N. Washington in the first block N. of Michigan Ave. Eddie Hughes & YHS Gospel Choir 5:30pm. Lady Sunshine & The X Band 7-10pm 

SUNDAY 11:00am-7:00pm. 

Great Train Race Depot Town. 5k @ 10K foot race. Begins at 8:10 am. Check in at Corner Brewery at 6:30 am. Register at Great Train Race 

Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation 32nd Annual Historic Home Tour Sunday. Noon--5pm. For more information call 734-483-6071. or Email to: info at ypsilantiheritagefestival.com 

La De Dahs Vintage Baseball Frog Island 1:30pm 

Rubber Ducky Race Riverside Park - Huron River 5:00pm. 

This year the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti proudly expands their participation in the 31st Annual Ypsilanti Heritage Festival. For more information go to Heritage Festival 

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Saturday, Aug 29 10 am to 3 pm 
Fire Truck Muster 
Riverside Park 
For more information visit michiganfirehousemuseum 

SEPTEMBER PREVIEW 

September 20 from 3-6 pm, Sunday 
922 W. Michigan Ave 
Growing Hope's 5th annual food and garden gala 
Hope's Harvest is the largest annual fundraiser for Growing Hope, Washtenaw County's non-profit organization. The dinner celebrates local food and chefs by offering a delicious variety of dishes prepared with harvests from local farms. Many of our favorite area chefs will be creating dishes for this fabulous fall feast using local ingredients. Come to Hope's Harvest and enjoy a robust meal, local wine and beer, live music and our annual silent auction. Tickets are available online now through a secure website Growing Hope The price is one ticket for $75 ($55 is tax-deductible) or two tickets for $100 ($60 is tax-deductible). Purchase tickets before September 4th, 2009 and get $10 off!. 

September 4, Friday, 4:00pm to 11:00 pm 
September 5th, Saturday, 11:00 am to 11:00pm 
The Jamboree 
Music/Arts - Jam Session 
Riverside Park 
The Jamboree is Washtenaw County's only outdoor family friendly Music Festival highlighting Bluegrass, Roots, Americana and Regional Music along with local artisans set in Historic Depot Town 
The Ragbirds, My Dear Disco, The Macpodz, Chris Bathgate, Daisy May and Seth Bernard, Dick Siegel, Dragon Wagon. Laith Al Saadi, The Bearded Ladies, Orpheum Bell, Hullabaloo, Back 40, Daughters of Newgrass, October Babies, Sound Hound. Email: thejamboree09 at gmail.com 

Suds on the River . Join us Thursday Sept 17, 2009 at 6 p.m. to raise your glass to the Huron River! Every year HRWC sponsors an environmental awareness event for the entire watershed community. For tickets and information call Margaret Smith 734/769-5123 x19 or msmith at hrwc.org . Ticket prices $75 for members and $100 for non members. Taste the products and meet the brewers from Arbor Brewing, Grizzly Peak, Jolly Pumpkin and Wolverine while you help to support the vital mission of the Watershed Council. 

WEEKLY EVENTS 

Tuesdays 
Motorcycle Mania Located on Cross Street in Depot Town. 

Thursday's, September from 6 pm - 9 pm (unless it rains) 
Depot Town Cruise Nights 
Depot town Streets 
Come enjoy all the hot rods and Classic cars in the streets of Depot Town. Free and fun for the whole family. Bring your car or bring your family , but be there..Hola Hoop contest for the kids and adults..live music..FREE 

Saturdays 8am - 2pm, Rain or Shine 
Ypsilanti Depot Town Farmers Market 
On the Freighthouse Market Plaza between Cross and Forest 
Michigan Grown Produce From Farmers and Gardeners - Vegetable and Herb Plants - Flowers - Bread and Baked Goods - Locally Raised Meat and Eggs - Crafts. Come by to see what's in season! 


Ypsilanti Depot Town Farmers' Market 


Clean Energy Coalition (CEC) 

44 East Cross Street (next to Café Luwak) 
Michigan’s First Clean Energy Store Launched in Depot Town. Retail and Educational Space serves both Residents and Businesses, an Ypsilanti-based nonprofit organization promoting clean energy technologies, has launched the Energy Outlet, an innovative new retail and educational space aimed at meeting the demands of the growing “green” and energy efficiency movements. At the Energy Outlet, consumers, contractors, and business owners can now access both information and products in order to decrease their energy use, improve their efficiency, and increase their use of clean energy. The Energy Outlet is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. To learn more about the Energy Outlet, contact Deb Heed at deb at cec-mi.org or call (734) 483-9000. 


Ypsilanti Food Co-op- Riverstreet Bakery 

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 4 – 6 pm 
Ypsilanti Downtown Library. Presentation on Diet: Healthful Eating on a Budget . Tips, Recipes, ideas and samples for eating more fruits and vegetables, as well whole grains and cooking at home. Buying bulk grains, beans and other items may seem confusing for the uninitiated, but we will give you great information to help plan healthier eating for you and your family. Use products of the Ypsilanti Farmer’s Markets. 


Celebrations Banquet And Catering Facility 

36 E. Cross Street. Servicing Every Type Of Event with Space From 20-200. 734-483-2800. 

August 7, 6-9 pm 
2nd Annual Leinenkugel Summer Bash 
$30 Ticket includes Sample Platter of all 6 beers. 3 pints of your favorite Leiny's, Yard Games, All you can eat Buffet. Rhythm on a Stick Steal Drum Band.(Outside in the Court Yard) Door Prizes, ( Cash Bar available) Tickets are available in person at either Aubree's or by calling 734-483-2800. 

August 1, 3pm to 7pm BBQ Competition 
7pm to 11:00 pm Casino 
Ypsilanti Public Schools Foundation BBQ Competition and Casino Fundraiser. For information call 734-714-1080 


Leave No Stone Mortgage Lending 

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit ends December 1st! Contact me to get your mortgage started ASAP! Environmentally Responsible Mortgages - Go Paper-Free! 
Candace B. Pinaud, 22 E. Cross Street, 734.476.3366, 734.661.0379 Fax. www.leavenostone.com 


The Hair Station 

Relax with a Massage or Facial , now available. 
48 East Cross, 734-485-8228 


Sidetrack/Frenchie's 

Sidetrack reservations or carry-out: 734-483-1035. Kitchen open till 2:00 A.M. We Now Deliver our Entrée Menu FREE To Your Office Staff or Meetings. 1 to 100 orders...Delivered at time you desire. We also offer online ordering for carryout and delivery. www.Sidetrack.com 
Frenchie's Events Booking: 734-483-5230. For private parties From 20 - 150 people. No charge! Frenchie's MUNCHIES-BURGERS-SANDWICHES & DINNERS-GRILLED CHICKEN & MORE. 


Aubree's Saloon & Sticks Pool & Pub 

Monday - Pool Tournaments. 1st and 3rd Monday of the month / 9-ball / $3 Wells / $4 Calls / $5 Call 2 / $2 PBR 
Tuesday - Name that Tune 10pm - 1am / $3.50 Long Islands 
Wednesday - Rock Band 9pm - 12am / Free Pool 9pm-1am. $3 Shot Specials: Washington Apples, Red Headed Slut and Kamikazes. 
Thursday - College Night with Chris and Alliance Entertainment. 10pm - 1am / Stick's Water Pong! $3 Pints (all Drafts) / $4 Bombs / $11 Buckets PBR & Miller Lite 
Friday - Dorian Grey "The Magician" 6pm - 9pm / Table side Magic and Illusions. $3.50 Captain Morgan. 
Saturday - New Daily Specials 
Sunday - Free Pool & 1/2 off Pizza all day & night / $3.50 Smirnoff 


Cafe Luwak 

Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am through 1:00 pm. 
Breakfast Buffet The buffet includes items such as pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, fruit, and more. The cost is $8.50 for adults and $5.50 for children. The buffet also includes coffee or a fountain drink, and every week we will be featuring a specialty coffee. We are still running our Gift Card special, spend $20 and receive a Gift Card loaded with $25. 


Dennis's Music 
27 E. Cross St, 734.217.0547 
Lessons Available 
$25.00 per 1/2 hours for Banjo, Mandolin, Key Board, Clarinet, Saxophone, Voice and Guitar ( Acoustic, Electric, Base). 


The Shankwiler 123 Gallery 

August 21-22-23 
During Heritage Festival. Join us in our Tent set up right in front of the Gallery! LOTS of local art! 
FREE FUN ART FRIDAYS! Still every Friday 11am-5 p.m. in the gallery more info at Shankwiler123.com - local art - vintage baseball cards - collectibles - Ebay Drop off - Artist of the Month, Jennifer Burd & Lad Strayer. 
Join us all September as we celebrate our love for Daily Bread - A Portrait of Homeless Men & Women. With streaking Photographs by Lad Strayer & lyrical prose poems by Jennifer Burd displayed on the walls. Their book "Daily Bread" will as be for sale. 9.12.09 5-7 p.m. Reception. 35 E. Cross St, www.shankwiler123.com , 734.487.9150 


DEPOT TOWN has FREE WIRELESS INTERNET including the Food Co-op on N River. To help support Wireless Ypsi or to look at the current service map, visit their website at wireless.ypsi.com 



DEPOT TOWN COUPON 

Bring in this coupon for 10% off any one merchandise item 
or for 10% off your entire meal at the following 
Participating Merchants. 
Sidetrack, Enchanted Florist, Aubree's, Queen of Hearts Bakery , Ypsilanti Food Co-op, Cafe Luwak, Shankwiler 123 Gallery 
Offer Expires: August 31, 2009 





SUPPORT YPSILANTI BUSINESSES AND EVENTS 



Fridays thru Aug. 28th, from 7-10 pm. 
Ypsilanti Crossroads Summer Festival This free, family friendly event is held in the street on N. Washington in the first block N. of Michigan Ave. Now featuring a weekly Artists Market. August 14th Crossroads will be presenting a mini-Earth Day as part of our concert. A few of the people/organizations invited include Amy & her biodiesel bus, Bike Ypsi, Project Grow, et al. For more information and a complete schedule of performers and events. Go to: www.ypsicrossroads.org 


HAAB'S RESTAURANT 
18 W. Michigan Avenue, (734)483-8200 
HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS Monday thru Friday 4-7 pm. $2.00 Beers, Mixed Drinks, Martinis, Manhattans and Wine. $2.00 Appetizers: www.haabsrestaurant.com 


CORNER BREWERY 
720 Norris, 734-480-2739, Fax: 734-829-0145 

Corn Hole Tuesdays Every Tuesday in August 6:30 pm Sign up your team at the Corner Brewery or by emailing joanna at cornerbrewery.com . Championship games will be held at Corner Brewery's 2nd annual pig roast August 30th. 

Beerware Art Exhibition - Aug 14, 2009 07:00 PM. Jay Howe's exquisite show celebrates utilitarian brewhouse ware. Mugs, pitchers, growlers, jugs, tasting vessels and even tap handles are some of the examples of ceramics in this natural environment. 

Second Annual Beergarden Pig Roast. Aug 30, 2009 04:00 PM. The last Sunday in August we'll be rustling up some local vittles including a pig roast. Join us for Classic backyard competitions like Cornhole, three legged race, and more. And of course we'll be brewing up something special for the occasion. 

Basics of Beer Tasting Sep 26, 2009 6:00 PM Back by popular demand! Join ABC owner Rene Greff for a fast-paced course on the brewing process, the flavor impacts of ingredients on beer and the basic techniques and vocabulary for beer evaluation and appreciation. This course is being offered through the Washtenaw Community College Lifelong Learning program. Class will be held at the Corner Brewery. All-inclusive course fee is $45. We'll be drinking beer so you gotta be 21. Advance registration required. Be sure to check out the rest of the beer classes available this fall and winter. 
www.cornerbrewery.com 

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