A few things this weekend

Fri Oct 16 17:24:05 EDT 2009

Hello Neighbors, 

I checked out the Ypsi-Citi calendar and noticed a couple of things that I hadn't seen elsewhere. Plus, There are some other opportunities including - The Fall Clean up day at Prospect Park. This is it folks your LAST CHANCE to participate in the AWARD WINNING LUNA LAKE GARDEN PROJECT. 
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Hi Everyone, 

Luna Lake is looking good - the plants are really filling out, the fall colors are starting to pop and the asters and joe pye weed are still blooming! All it needs is a quick spruce up before Winter to keep it looking its best next Spring. We're hoping you can help us next Sunday, October 18th, from 10AM to 12PM as we weed, fertilize, and repair signage and fencing. This is a very light work load, so it should go fairly quickly. Some of us plan to fuel up beforehand at Cafe Luwak on Cross St. ( www.cafeluwak.com ) at 9AM (see their breakfast buffet promo below). 

If anyone has any metal fence stakes or rebar that they can donate, we would be most grateful! We need a sturdy alternative to our rope and wood fence to keep kids (and grown ups) off the ice! We lost a lot of branches last year to folks who, due to the snow, were unaware of special plantings in that area. 

This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and enjoy some time outside before the cold weather hits. Hope to see you there! 

- Rachel 

Ypsi’s Got Talent 

When Fri, October 16, 7pm – 9pm 
Where Tap Room, 201 W. Michigan Ave. ( map ) 
Description Showcase your styling's and even have a chance at love at our own Ypsi’s Got Talent. The evening will feature performances from none other than YOU! Whether you have been strumming your guitar since you were knee high to a cricket or have never taken your talent with spoons on stage before, come out and show the world all the great talent we have right here in Ypsi- lanti. Looking for talent in the love department? Participate in the Jaycees Dating Game and win a chance to date a fun, motivated, and of course attractive member of the community! Want to participate or know someone who does? 

Art Adventures-Childrens art classes in downtown Ypsi! 

When Sat, October 17, 9am – 2pm 
Where Riverside Off Center, 64 North Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 ( map ) 
Description Art Adventures is a program of Saturday art classes for children from Kindergarten thru sixth grade. There are two sessions, three Saturdays in October and three saturdays in November. Class periods are: Kindergarten 9-9:50am Grades 1-2, 10:15-11:15am Grades 3-4, 11:30am-12:30pm Grades 5-6, 1-2pm Classes are conducted in the Riverside Off Center next to the main Riverside Arts Center. Parking is available north of the center. Tuition and materials fee is $33 per session per student. Contact Lois Bryant at lbryant2 at emich. edu or (734) 272-5111. 

MetroPark Ride 

When Sat, October 17, 9am – 1pm 
Where Departure from Depot Town Farmers Market (Cross and Rice Street) ( map ) 
Description A moderate-pace ride out to various MetroParks and back, with time to stop and have lunch at the turn-around point. 

Howdy folks- 

Please do me a favor and tune in to The Roots Music Project tomorrow (10/17) from 12 til 2pm (Eastern). You can also listen in online at: http://www.wemu.org 

Tomorrow I will be broadcasting and playing music live on location from The Ark in Ann Arbor as part of the WEMU Fall 2009 On-air Fundraiser. As you know WEMU is a public radio station affiliated with NPR and a huge chunk of our funding comes directly from our listeners. Even if you are not in a position to give much, we will reach our goals if everybody who listens just gives a little. Go out to your car and lift up the floor mat, look for some change and that will be enough. Support Roots Music on the radio! 

Seriously though, tomorrow will be cool and I will have some special guests down at The Ark including The RFD Boys who I may be able to coerce into playing some live music if the fundraising is going well. You are also welcome to come down to The Ark and visit us if you want! 

Here are the pertinent details: 

WHAT: The Roots Music Project WEMU Fall Fundraiser 
WHEN: Saturday October 17th, 2009 12-2pm (Eastern Time) 
WHERE: 
The Ark in Ann Arbor http://www.theark.org 
89.1 FM WEMU 
http://www.wemu.org 
HOW TO GIVE: 
(734) 487-8936 
(888) 299-8910 
http://www.wemu.org 
or come on down to The Ark and drop it off in person! 

Thanks for your ongoing support! 

-Jeremy 
http://www.rootsmusicproject.com 
http://www.wemu.org 

Discover Ypsi Halloween Scavenger Hunt 

When Sat, October 17, 6pm – 8pm 
Where Riverside Park, 1 W. Cross St. ( map ) 
Description Meet us at the pavilion in Riverside Park. Be ready for a fun night, discovering new things about Ypsilanti, as well as some Halloween themed, clues and surprises. Come with your own team of 2-4 people, or join a team when you arrive. 

EMU Wind Symphony Concert 

When Sun, October 18, 4pm – 5pm 
Where Pease Auditorium ( map ) 
Description EMU's Wind Symphony performs in concert, Dr. Mary Schneider, conducting, with guest faculty artist Julie Stone, flute. Featuring Michael Daugherty's Bells for Stokowski,and other works by Bach, Holst, Susato, Rodrigo and Toch.. Wind Symphony is a select group of 60-70 highly skilled musicians who perform the finest in wind literature. Membership in the group is obtained by audition during the first week of classes in both the Fall and Winter Semester. The Wind Symphony continues a tradition of wind groups that have earned accolades from such distinguished composers as Karel Husa, Vincent Persichetti, Anthony Iannaccone, Dan Welcher and John Corigliano. For more information, contact the Band Office at 487-1430, emu.bands at emich .edu or see our website at www.emich.edu/m usic/bands This event is free and open to the public. 

This coming MONDAY, October 19, 7:15 

From: Georgie F Pachella [ mailto:gfp2 at juno.com ] 
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 11:28 AM 
Subject: Talk of the Neighborhood 

On Monday, October 19 at 7:15 at the Recreation Park Community Center located at 1015 N. Congress Street, Talk of the Neighborhood will present Lisa Bashert's Medicine in Your Own Backyard. Lisa will share her more than 35 years of experience as a gardener focusing on edible landscaping and medicinal plants. She will talk about the medicinal properties of familiar backyard plants and show us how to preserve their healing properties in salves, tinctures and teas. Bring a pint jar with you and be prepared for an hour of information, a hands on experience and fun. ($5 at the door) For more information link on the Talk of the Neighborhood web site below. 
Georgie Pachella 
gfp2 at juno.com 
734 483 5915 
Talk of the Neighborhood web site: 
http://sites.google.com/site/talkypsilanti 

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