| Event |
Date |
Location |
| Wild Winter: African Adventure |
Feb 6th 2010 |
Detroit Zoo |
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Celebrate Wild Winter African Adventure in honor of Black History Month. Take an African drum lesson or learn about African animals through storytelling with David Gakure, Kenyan naturalist and Detroit Zoo Education Specialist. Other activities include live entertainment, arts and crafts, games and educational experiences. Event held at Ford Education Center. Wild Winter activities free with regular Zoo admission. Location: Detroit Zoo
Ten mile and Woodward – Royal Oak MI (map)
Runs for: all day
Phone: 248/541-5717
Website: http://www.detroitzoo.org
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| Frozentoezen |
Feb 6th 2010 at 10:00am |
The Toledo Zoo |
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With half-price admission and all manner of frosty fun, you won’t want to miss this celebration of all things winter. Frozentoesen features Cabin Fever Feeds each weekend, where you can watch some of your favorite Zoo animals chow down. Plus you’ll see ice-carving demonstrations each Saturday from 11am to 2pm, live performances and more. See website for event schedule. Through February 28. Location: The Toledo Zoo
2700 Broadway – Toledo OH 43609 (map)
Runs for: 6.00 hours
Cost: Half-priced admission
Phone: 419/385-4040
Website: http://www.toledozoo.org
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| Triangle Cooperative Nursery School Enrollment Open House |
Feb 6th 2010 at 10:00am |
Triangle Cooperative Nursery School |
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Parents and children are invited to tour our school, meet our teacher and other Triangle families, and discover what makes Triangle special. Applications for 3 and 4 year olds for the 2010-2011 School Year will be available. Children's activities and light refreshments provided. Location: Triangle Cooperative Nursery School
1432 Washtenaw (inside First Presbyterian Church) – Ann Arbor MI 48104 (map)
Runs for: 2.00 hours
Cost: Open House Free ! $15 Application Fee
Contact Name: For more information contact Janine Hutchinson
Phone: 734/761-7688
Website: http://www.trianglecoop.org
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| Wee Workshop: Fur Keeps Us Warm |
Feb 6th 2010 at 10:00am |
Wildwood Metropark |
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Three to five year olds and their adult companions learn about mammals and how they survive the winter. Enjoy fun hands on activities, a nature walk, and a craft. Call or see website to register. Location: Wildwood Metropark
5100 W. Central – Toledo OH 43615 (map)
Runs for: ? hours
Phone: 419/407-9700
Website: http://www.metroparkstoledo.com
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| Follow the Drinking Gourd |
Feb 6th 2010 at 01:00pm |
Ritter Planetarium at UT |
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Follow the Drinking Gourd is a historical program discussing how African-American slaves used the stars - mainly the stars of the Big Dipper - to find their way north to freedom. Participants will learn the song they memorized to assist them in their trip. We will also hear the tale of one African-American family and their successful journey north to freedom. This program also includes a live tour of the night sky. Location: Ritter Planetarium at UT
2801 Bancroft – Toledo OH (map)
Runs for: ? hours
Cost: $6 for adults and $5 for children (3 and older)
Phone: 419/530-4037
Website: http://www.rpbo.utoledo.edu
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| Whole Planet-Artful Dreams of Peace Workshops |
Feb 6th 2010 at 01:30pm |
Ann Arbor Art Center |
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The Ann Arbor Art Center is proud to be partnering with Whole Foods Markets and their Whole Planet Foundation to offer Whole Planet-Artful Dreams of Peace Workshops. Guided by professional artists/instructors, participants will create artwork for the Global Art Project representing their vision for peace. A variety of media and repurposed materials will be used to create artwork which will be displayed at the Ann Arbor Whole Foods Markets’ Art That Is Local Gallery, and will then be part of the Global Art Project. Call or see website to register. Location: Ann Arbor Art Center
117 W. Liberty – Ann Arbor MI (map)
Runs for: 2.00 hours
Cost: Free
Phone: 734/994-8004
Website: http://www.annarborartcenter.org
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| Drum Me a Story |
Feb 6th 2010 at 02:00pm |
Downtown Library (Multi-Purpose Room) |
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Drum Me a Story is a delightful, humorous collection of well-known African tales including “Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock” and “How the Turtle Got Its Shell,” performed by the Wild Swan troupe through storytelling, acting and drumming. As part of the performance, Jaclyn Morrow, who has studied drumming for years, will demonstrate her many drums and teach the audience about them.
Location: Downtown Library (Multi-Purpose Room)
343 S. Fifth Ave – Ann Arbor MI (map)
Runs for: 1.00 hours
Phone: 734/327-8301
Website: http://www.aadl.org
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| Love a Shelter Animal Class |
Feb 6th 2010 at 02:00pm |
Toledo Humane Society |
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This two-hour program will help teach children about pet responsibility, learn how to make dog treats, play games and participate in a scavenger hunt. Students will make kennel cards for the homeless animals and take a behind the scenes tour of the Toledo Area Humane Society facility. There will also be plenty of time to cuddle with a few of our furry friends. All proceeds benefit the animals of the Toledo Area Humane Society. Register online or in person. Location: Toledo Humane Society
1920 Indian Wood Circle – Maumee OH (map)
Runs for: 2.00 hours
Cost: $20
Phone: 419/482-7106
Website: http://www.toledoareahumanesociety.org
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| Trail Detectives |
Feb 6th 2010 at 02:00pm |
Oak Openings Preserve |
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There are some mysteries in the park that need to be solved. We will follow the trail of clues throughout the park to find the answer to a different question each month. Ages 9-12. Call or see website to register. Location: Oak Openings Preserve
5598 Berkeley Southern Rd. – Whitehouse OH 43571 (map)
Runs for: ? hours
Phone: 419/407-9700
Website: http://www.metroparkstoledo.com
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