This weekend and Beyond.

[Kurt A]

Hello Neighbors, 

I delivered a brief summary of things going on in the neighborhood to your doorstep today. I really really really hope many of you will come out and help with the Luna Lake Project on the 13th 9am-5pm. We need acoustic musicians and a DJ -- anyone? anyone? Things are shaping up, It looks like we will have programs for kids during the AM -- programs to be run by Adams School Teachers and the YMCA -- so you can bring your kids and help us work. Work runs from 9-2pm (or when we get done) and then we hope to have entertainment and fun from 2-5pm. Bring your own food and supplies to BBQ and any games you want to play with your neighbors. 

There is a lot going on in town this weekend. I've attached messages from Ypsicitylist but here is a brief summary. 

Crossroads Music Festival on Washington St. Starts tonight and is every Friday evening through the summer -- Tonight it is going to be held inside Club Devine because Robert DeNiro and folks are filming on Washington St. 

Wednesday the 10th -- the first PPNA day at the Midwest Sliders if you get money to me by Tuesday tickets are $5.00 a piece. If you are a big three worker or UAW member you get Sliders tickets for $1.00 and combo meals for $4.00 for any home game the rest of the year. If you want to go to the game as part of the PPNA group and qualify for the $1.00 ticket let me know. I just want to get a number into the Sliders of how many folks are going. The games are really fun. 

The Orphan Car show is this Sunday at Riverside Park -- The Orphan Car Show is a great event. There are a lot of cars there that you won't see very often. I think there is a nominal charge but they do have a drive by and review. You can sit in one spot and learn about some of the fantastic cars on display. 

Check out the items below for more info. 

Take care, 
Kurt prospectparkneighborhood at comcast.net 


Friday June 5 
Crossroads Music Festival 7-10 pm. This free family friendly event runs 
weekly on Friday�s from June through August. Performing this week: The 
Martindales (blues & Southern Rock)wsgs/ The Mobsters (Jump Blues). 
Parking is free in the Municipal parking lots �which will remain open 
during the filming taking place downtown. To accommodate the cast and 
crew of the Robert DeNiro movie �Stone� � Crossroads moves indoors to Club 
Divine at 23 N. Huron. This is a non-smoking facility during the course 
of the Crossroads performances. 

Stone Productions has purchased ten gift certificates valued at $50 each 
which will be distributed on Friday. No purchase or donation is required. 
You must be present to win. Visit the DAY table and pick up a ticket for 
the drawing. 


Saturday May 30 

Rutherford Pool now open. Family swim only until June 7: Weekdays: Adult 
Lap Swim: 6:30 - 8 a.m., noon - 1 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. Open Swim from 1 - 5 
p.m. Family Swim is from 6 - 8 p.m. Weekends are the same, except no 
morning lap swim. Season family passes are $125, adult passes $60, daily 
admission is $2 child, adults $3, and seniors $2 (62+). The Rutherford 
Pool is located in Ypsilanti�s Recreation Park at 975 N. Congress. 
Seasonal Phone (734) 482-4401. 

Save the Date 

Wurst of Ypsilanti- Fools for the Pool Fund (and fun) Raiser, will be held 
on Saturday, June 13 at the Crossroads Venue. Advance purchase tickets 
available at the Crossroads Festival. Advance tickets are $20 or you can 
purchase them at the �Wurst� for $25. Live music featuring a youth band 
in the afternoon followed by The Martindales and the Ypsitucky Colonels. 

Ypsilanti Youth Theater Auditions: June 9 & 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for their 
July production of Totally Red! Ages 8-18. Experience not required. 
Participation fee but scholarships are available. 


Weekly Events 

Saturday June 6 
Riverside Arts Center Gallery � 76 N. Huron St. June 4-27th Ann Arbor 
Women Artists Show. Gallery hours: Thur.-Sat. 3-9 pm. Sun. 1:30 to 4 
pm. 

Sunday June 7 
Dreamland Theater � 26 N. Washington �The Continuing and Ongoing 
Adventures of Susie the Time Traveling Sea Slug� $5 General Admission. 
Children 3 and under free. Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 3:30 pm. 

Tuesday June 9 
Downtown Farmers Market 2-6 pm in the Key Bank Building Parking Lot. 

This Week at the Ypsilanti District Library 229 W. Michigan Ave. 

Monday June 8 
Kids� Club Storytime 10:30 am. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 
1390. Drop-in preschool songs and storytime followed by a simple craft. 

Tuesday June 9 
Teen Gaming Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 
1390. Cruise into the library and play a variety of games on Wii and 
Playstation 2. Snacks provided. 

Family Game Night and Chess Club 6-8:30 pm. Drop in. Free. Details: 
482-4110 ext. 1386. Tuesday is game night! Play Chess, Checkers, 
Scrabble, Uno, Sorry, Twister and other fun games. 

Wednesday June 10 
English as a Second Language Book Group 11 am. Study English as a Second 
Language in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Our English Book Club will 
use books and other materials written in English as a framework for our 
conversations! Questions? Call 482-4110 ext. 1385 or 1320. 

Slamming in the City 6 pm. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Join us 
near the fountain for a spoken word performance by the Ypsi Poetry Slam 
Team. Come support the Poets before they go on to compete at the Brave 
New Voices Youth Poetry Slam in Chicago. Sponsored by Ozone House. NOTE: 
We will move indoors in the event of rain. 

Thursday June 11 
Drop-In Computer Lab 1-3 pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 
1385. Teach yourself to type or improve your PC skills with free 
tutorials. 

Read to Logan the Library Dog! (Ages 6-8) 6:30-8 pm. Free. Register at 
482-4110 ext. 1390. Studies show that reading aloud to a trained 
Therapaws dog helps kids become better readers. Sign up today for your 
10-minute reading slot with Logan. Bring your own book or choose one of 
ours. 


DINING OUT IN DOWNTOWN YPSILANTI 

Abe�s Coney Island- 402 W. Michigan Open 24 hours. Featuring daily 
specials, breakfast specials, hand blended milk shakes. Free Wi-Fi. Dine 
in and Carry Out. Fresh Ground Coffee. 

Beezy�s Coffee and Cafe - 20 N. Washington Simple, honest food. 
Featuring coffee and espresso drinks, soups, salads, sandwiches, a variety 
of vegetarian offerings. 

Biggies Fine Foods - 16 N. Washington Foods with soul. Comfort foods, 
featuring Cheesy-Weezy, genuine Red Hots and great down home foods. 

Bombadill�s Caf� 217 W. Michigan - A friendly bistro with great 
sandwiches. Featuring Fair Trade Coffees and pastries prepared by local 
bakeries. 

Haab�s Restaurant � 18 W. Michigan An Ypsilanti tradition since 1934. 
Ypsilanti �s premier fine dining establishment. Special for Haab�s E-Club 
members in June- your choice of Chicken or Salmon Ceasar for only $5. For 
dinner enjoy special pricing on their Black & Bleu Flat Iron Steak. 

J Neils� Mongolian Grille 200 W. Michigan Ave. Mongolian Style dinning 
featuring Fresh, Healthy, Stir-Fry, Vegetarian, Protein and Seafood. 
Open daily at 11:am Lunch and Dinner. Smoke free. 

Keystone Wine & Martini Underground. Lower level beneath J Neil's 
Mongolian Grill. Featuring special blended Martini's. Smoke free lounge. 
Open's at 4pm Wednesday- Saturday 

Wolverine Grill- 228 W. Michigan Ave. Great food, home-style recipes, 
friendly service. Daily specials. Open Monday thru Saturday. Now 
accepting MasterCharge and Visa. 

or visit the newest member of the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti: 

Caf� Luwac 42 E. Cross St. Coffee/espresso drinks & sandwiches. Ice 
Cream cones & treats. Brunch buffet Sat. & Sun. Open daily. 

DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT - DOWNTOWN YPSILANTI AT NIGHT 

Best Danged Sports Bar� 13 N. Washington (Upstairs) Monthly drink and 
beer specials. 6� & 8 foot tables and darts. 

Club Divine - 23 N. Washington. 
Sunday - Saturday: High Energy Dance Mix (70's, 80's, 90's and a touch of 
today). Drink specials. 

Elbow Room � 6 S. Washington. Pool table. Cover. 
Friday: Champions of Breakfast w/ Wally Dogger 
Saturday: Zombie Fest featuring A Working Model, Ganon, Y.P. Louis an 
Monstors or Mayhem. 

Pub 13 Restaurant and Dueling Pianos - 13 N. Washington. Live Music, 
Drink and food specials. 
Friday and Saturday: Dueling Pianos 

Tap Room - 201 N. Washington. A great neighborhood bar. Live Music is 
back. Expanded game room. No cover. 
Friday: John Latini hosts guest musicians 
Saturday: First Flight 
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World of Rocks � World of Rocks is offering a special for Youth Classes in 
June. The first 10 to sign up for classes on the Sunday before Fathers 
Day receives 10% off class price. May Special � 20% off all Emerald beads 
and rocks. 42 N. Huron Mon, Tues, Thurs, 11-5 Wed & Fri 11-7, Sat 10-6, 
Sun. 1-5. 734.481.9981 www.worldofrocks.com 
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This Week at the Michigan Avenue, Whittaker Road and Superior Township 
branches of the YDL. 
For more information on this week�s activities at the YDL visit their 
website at www.hvcn.org/info/ydl 
SPECIAL EVENTS @ THE LIBRARY 
Partners for Reading - Literacy Help at YDL 
June 5, 10 am 
Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Details: 482-4110 
ext. 1320 
Have you thought about tutoring adults in reading? Now would be a 
wonderful time. Many people are on the waiting list in need of literacy 
help. Adults need your help with reading, writing and English. 
Volunteering is easy, fun and has high impact. Training is provided. Come 
to one of these sessions to learn more about adult literacy in Washtenaw 
County. 

GRAND OPENING�Primo�s Caf� @ YDL 
June 6, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm 
Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Drop In. Details: 482-4110 
ext. 1303 
Join in the grand opening celebration of Primo Caf�, the long-anticipated 
coffee shop located in the lobby of YDL-Whittaker Road. Owner Goitom 
Berhe has put together an exciting menu featuring a selection of hot and 
cold beverages plus sweet treats and sandwiches that will be available at 
the Caf� during library hours. The Library Board recently approved a new 
policy about food and drink in the library. Beverages in covered 
containers will be acceptable in all but the library�s computer area, 
Ypsilanti Heritage Room, and special exhibit areas. To launch this 
exciting new partnership, Primo Caf� will be offering free coffee and 
samples of sweets throughout the day. Check out the new seating area in 
the lobby where you can enjoy coffee, read a book, or check your email on 
wifi! 

Learning Is a Family Thing (LIFT): Healthy Families 
June 8, 6:30 pm 
Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Details: 482-4110 
ext. 1303 
This free workshop sponsored by the Washtenaw County Literacy Coalition 
will provide information about keeping your family healthy through 
nutrition, exercise, and education. There will be books given away, a 
drawing for Target and fuel gift cards, and nutritious refreshments. 
Children are welcome to attend with their parents. 

Depot Town Farmers Market Is open Saturday 

Depot Town Cruise Nights every Thursday. While you are there pop in and 
visit Caf� Luwak! 

SUMMER RELIEF PROGRAM OFFERED TO EMPLOYEES OF BIG THREE AUTO 
MANUFACTURERS, TIER AUTO SUPPLIERS, UAW MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY 
FRONTIER LEAGUE�S MIDWEST SLIDERS OF YPSILANTI 

$1 ADMISSION, $4 COMBO MEALS AVAILABLE AT EMU�S OESTRIKE STADIUM FOR 
INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CLUB�S REMAINING 40 HOME GAMES THRU 
SEPTEMBER 2ND 

YPSILANTI, MI, June 4, 2009 � On the heels of union concessions, 
bankruptcy proceedings and a summer of untold stress, something had to be 
done for those bearing the brunt of these difficult economic times. And 
the Frontier League�s Midwest Sliders of Ypsilanti are deciding to act 
quickly. 

For the remaining 40 games of its 2009 home schedule, the Midwest Sliders 
are offering all GM, Chrysler and Ford employees; UAW workers and their 
families, $1.00 admission tickets. The Sliders play their games at 
Oestrike Stadium on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. Covered 
seating capacity is 1,313, with plenty of standing room down both foul 
lines as well as lawn seating beyond the left centerfield fence. 

�We�re at the epicenter of this unprecedented situation,� explained 
Sliders President Rob Hilliard, �and our organization wants to do our 
small part to make things better for those who have provided so much to 
the history and vitality of southeast Michigan. � 

Additionally, the Sliders� food & beverage concession partner, V/Gladieux 
Enterprises, is making available a $4.00 combo meal consisting of a hot 
dog, soda and candy. 

Tickets will be available at the gate. An employee ID is all that�s 
required in order to take advantage of the program. For further details, 
please contact Rob Hilliard at 248-320-1846. Visit www.midwestsliders.com 
for information on the Midwest Sliders of Ypsilanti; visit 
www.frontierleague.com to learn more about the Frontier League. 



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