<html><head><style type='text/css'>p { margin: 0; }</style></head><body><div style='font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000'>Very good stuff this weekend -- Crossroads Fest, The Circus, The CoPAC picnic, We are getting a team together for the "Bed Race" check out info below.<br><br>Take care,<br>Kurt<br>prospectparkneighborhood@comcast.net<br><br><br><br>Friday August 7, 2009<br>Crossroads Music Festival and Artists Market 7-10 pm. This free family<br>friendly event runs weekly on Friday�s from June through August. Some<br>seating is available or bring a lawn chair. Enjoy a carry out meal from<br>local restaurants like Beezy�s Caf�, Biggies Fine Foods and Pub 13 or pack<br>a picnic basket. Parking is free in the Municipal parking lots.<br><br>Performing this week: At 7 pm. CB3 - a groove/fusion trio lead by Chris<br>Benjey on Hammond B3 and electric piano. Pure loud spirit and<br>improvisation-rich tunes. At 8:30 pm Robin Moore and the Northstars take<br>the stage featuring backroads country & blues done "Detroit-style"!<br><br>Dreamland Theater 26 N. Washington <br>Friday Puppetry Camp 1-4 pm. Students will make their own hand rod and<br>shadow puppets, and collaborate on puppet plays for a final performance<br>for their families. Students will take home the puppets they make and will<br>receive a DVD of the final performances. Final Performances Sunday August<br>30th 3:30 - 5:30pm<br>Sunday � Dreamland Theater presents a matinee for children. 3:30 p.m.<br><br>Saturday, August 8<br>All Neighborhood/ CoPAC Picnic, 1-4pm � Riverside Park. All Ypsi<br>Residents are invited to the COMMUNITY PICNIC! FREE FOOD! GAMES! PRIZES!<br>KIDS' ACTIVITIES and more!<br><br>Free lunch- provided by local restaurants (Sidetrack, Wolverine, Beezy's,<br>Terry Bakery, Pub 13, and many more). Special appearances by Towmater and<br>Doc Hudson! Interactive Songs and Stories with Community Records. Hula<br>Hoop and Disc Golf Contests! Egg toss and Pinata! Bookmobile, Fire<br>Trucks, Police Cars. 50/50 raffle to win gift certificates and prizes<br>from our local Ypsi businesses! All Ypsi Residents come and enjoy the<br>afternoon with your neighbors in the park!<br><br>Rutherford Pool Weekdays: Adult Lap Swim: 6:30 - 8 a.m., noon - 1 p.m.<br>and 5 - 6 p.m. Open Swim 1 - 5 p.m. Family Swim 6 - 8 p.m. Weekends are<br>the same, except no morning lap swim. Recreation Park at 975 N. Congress. <br>Seasonal Phone (734) 482-4401.<br><br>Save the Date:<br>First Annual Haab�s Bed Race Saturday August 22, 2009 @ 11:30 am. We are<br>looking for a few good teams of fun loving, creative and competitive<br>people. Application is available online at daypsi.com. For more<br>information write me at <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT132"><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT134">ddcutlip@yahoo.com</span></span> or <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT133"><span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT135">info@daypsi.org</span></span> .<br><br>Ypsilanti Heritage Festival August 21-23<br><br>Weekly Events<br><br>Riverside Arts Center Theater � 76 N. Huron St. <br>August 7-8 The Downriver Actors Guild presents Rent, the School Edition. <br>Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical follows a year<br>in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle<br>in New York's East Village. Performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM.<br>Tickets $10 ($8 for seniors and students); call (313) 295-6007 or (313)<br>303-5269 to reserve your seats. Also available at the door if not sold out<br>in advance.<br>August 10-14 Center Stage Productions presents Drama Camp Jr.A week-long<br>camp for students in grades 3-5. Campers will rehearse a show for the<br>week, plus play fun games and learn drama and voice techniques. It all<br>ends with a performance for the community! F<br><br>Tuesday August 11<br>Downtown Farmers Market 2-6 pm in the Key Bank Building Parking Lot.<br><br>This Week at the Ypsilanti District Library 229 W. Michigan Ave. <br><br>Summer Reading 2009 Mon. June 1 to Sat. August 22, 2009<br>Time - 9:00 a.m. Adults, Teens, Family<br>Our 2009 Summer Reading program explores modes of transportation and pays<br>homage to Michigan�s rich automotive history as a foundation for a<br>fun-filled summer of activities. There are separate themes for children<br>age 12 and under, teens, and adults, each with theirown set of<br><br>Teen Travels Digital Photo Contest Sat. June 13 to Sat. August 15, 2009<br>Time - 9:00 a.m Teens<br>Whether summer plans take you to the beach or to your local library; enter<br>your best digital photo of your travels for a chance to win great prizes!<br>All entries must be submitted by e-mail. Stop by a reference desk for an<br>instruction form. Contest starts June 13 and deadline for entries is<br>August<br><br>Saturday August 8<br>Helpers and Heroes: Police Officer 11 am. Free. Drop-in. Details:<br>482-4110 ext. 1390. Officer Hunt from the City of Ypsilanti�s Police<br>Department discusses what a police officer does, safety issues, when to<br>call 911, and gun awareness. She will be in uniform and bring a police<br>car.<br><br>Monday August 10<br>Kids� Club Pre-School Storytime 10:30 am. Free. Drop-in. Details:<br>482-4110 ext. 1390. Introduce your child to the wonders of reading with<br>stories, songs, and an occasional craft.<br><br>Tuesday August 11 <br>Teen Flix 1:30-3:30 pm. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390. Stop into<br>the library and see your favorite movies for teens! Today, journey<br>through high school with Mean Girls (rated PG-13). Snacks on hand!<br><br>Family Game Night and Chess Club 6-8:30 pm. Drop in. Free. Details:<br>482-4110 ext. 1386. Tuesday is game night! Play Chess, Checkers,<br>Scrabble, Uno, Sorry, Twister and other fun games.<br><br>Wednesday August 12<br>English as a Second Language Book Group 11 am. Study English as a Second<br>Language in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Our English Book Club will<br>use books and other materials written in English as a framework for our<br>conversations! Questions? Call 482-4110 ext. 1385 or 1320.<br><br>Afternoon Adventures 2-3 pm Drop in. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390.<br> Zoom in for fun craft and science activities on Wednesday afternoon. For<br>ages 6-12. No pre-registration required.<br><br>Microsoft Publisher 6-8 pm. Free. Register: 482-4110 ext. 1385. Learn<br>the basics of creating business cards, flyers, and brochures.<br><br>Thursday August 13<br>Drop-In Computer Lab 1-3 pm. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1385<br>Teach yourself to type or improve your PC skills with free tutorials.<br><br>Mehendi Styling: Henna Body Art 2 pm, Register: 482-4110 ext. 1390. <br>Teens, Angel Shah, professional Henna artist, will guide you through the<br>history and application of temporary Henna tattoos. 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