Weekend Events Round-up: May 10-12

Lately it seems that a little black cloud has been following me, and it's created a challenge to keep up with me blogging. First my car was broken into and my purse was stolen, running to replace things has been going on, then my daughter got a concussion while at school. So needless to say I've been taking care of the family first. No one likes to see their poor baby hurt!

For the weekend, I'll be slamming participating in the Color Run Ypsilanti (Go team Ypi Ypi Dye Aye!), coaching soccer, buying a car and celebrating Mother's Day with something or another. It's shaping up to be a busy weekend full of activities! How about you? What are your weekend plans in and around Ann Arbor with the kids? Here is an abbreviated list of weekend events, I'm sure you will find something to fill your weekend.

Happy Mother's Day from one Ann Arbor mom to another!

  
Friday, May 10:

Ann Arbor Ladies Night Out tonight starting at 5:00 p.m. Many of the stores and restaurants in Downtown Ann Arbor will be having in-store specials and activities.

Robot Workshop at the FLY Studio (40 N. Huron, Ypsilanti) 6:00-7:30 p.m. Cost is $10/student - Ages 6 to adult are welcome! Build your own robot Frankenstein-style with teen artist Carsten Vandergaard using vintage metal scraps, rusty bits and weird found objects to create an awesome, unique robot sculpture that you will take home with you!

Teen Event: book signing of 'Ask the Passengers' at Nicola's Books (2513 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor) 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 11:

ScienceFest: Robotics at the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum ( 220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor) 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free admission to the members and children under 2 years old, and $10 for ages two and up. Find out what it’s like to build a robot or explore hands-on activities for kids from the local FIRST Robotics teams.

Craft Circus Spring Craft Show at Ypsilanti Senior & Community Center (1015 N. Congress St., Ypsilanti) 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free children's craft activities.

Ann Arbor Fire Department Open House at Ann Arbor City Hall/Larcom Municipal Building (North Fifth Avenue at Ann St., Ann Arbor) 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. See rescue demonstrations, coloring books for kids, a chance to explore the new Ann Arbor fire truck.

Storytime: Curious George visits Nicola's Books (2513 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor) 11:00 a.m. Free event for kids 7 & under.

Mother's Day Crafts at the Ann Arbor District Library 11:00 a.m.-noon Kids will make mom a Mother's Day card and crafty flowers. This free event is for preschool age kids through grade 5.

Evolution of Whales at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History (1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor) 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Free hands-on program for kids ages 5 and up. Explore everything about whales to see how they thrive underwater.  Discover how paleontologists study fossils to find the missing link to the earliest known whale ancestor. PLUS kids will get to make their own own cast of an archaic Dorudon whale tooth!


Sunday, May 12:

Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike at Hudson Mills Metropark (8801 N. Territorial Rd., Dexter ) 1:00 p.m. Admission: $5 adult/$3 child, free for moms. Preregistration at www.metroparks.com or by calling 1-800-47-PARKS. The family will enjoy discovering the spring wildflowers of Hudson Mills.

ScienceFest: Robotics at the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum ( 220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor) Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Evolution of Whales at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History (1109 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor) 3:00 p.m.  

Mom 2 Mom Sales This Weekend

This weekend there are several Mom2Mom Sales to browse near Ann Arbor. Below are the details for deal-ready shoppers!

Mom 2 Mom Sale at Saline Recreation Center (1866 Woodland Dr., Saline)
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. am-1 pm
Admission: $1 admission
87 sold out tables of gently used items for infants, babies, toddlers and kids of all ages. Clothing, toys books, baby gear, strollers and maternity clothing are also available. For information call 734.429.3502 or email sferguson@cityofsaline.org.

Mom-2-Mom Sale at Woodland Meadows Elementary (350 Woodland Dr. Saline)
Hosted by Huron Valley Parents of Multiples
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Admission: $2.
Visit the bi-annual Mom-2-Mom Sale through Huron Valley Parents of Multiples to find many great deals of used children's clothing, baby gear (strollers, high chairs and beds), toys, books and more. For more information visit the Huron Valley Parents of Multiples website.

Faith Assembly Church (894 E. Huron River,  Belleville)
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Admission: $1
For more information call 734.502.0978.

Real Moms @ Calvary Baptist Church (43065 Joy Rd., Canton)
Saturday, October 8, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Department style store sale on used children's clothing, toys, books and baby gear.

Model Mom Contest at Briarwood Mall

Would you like to win your favorite "Model Mom" great gifts and prizes? Briarwood Mall can help you out!As part of the National Mom's Night Out celebration, May 5, Briarwood Mall will be awarding one mom admission to the Dior National Tour Master Class (valued at $100) and a $100 gift certificate for Dior products.

All moms are tireless and deserving of recognition - they tend to be the glue in any family, threads of the community, they do the most work, and get little least sleep. Moms have an enormous capacity for love and compassion, and Briarwood wants to give moms a night out that they deserve. To enter your "Model Mom", someone who stands out in the community and the eyes of so many, please enter a 350 word essay on your Model Mom on the Briarwood Mall Facebook Page - who manages to deal with the added pressures, take on the added challenges, that betters the home, the schools and/or the community as a whole. Posts must be submitted in the comment section of the Model Mom post. 

Of course the contest wouldn't work unless contributors encouraged friends and family to "Like" your posting as the submission with the most "Likes" wins.  If there is a tie, the Briarwood Mall Facebook fans will get to chose.

The deadline for essays is noon April 29th - Submit early to make sure you rally your friends behind you.

Hugely Discounted Classes for A Mom's "Me Time" at Pure Barre

For busy parent's, Groupon has a great deal today. I figure I can even squeeze in a workout while the kids are at school in between drop off and pick up times! Get 5 body-toning, fat-burning workouts at Pure Barre in Ann Arbor for only $25!

For the new year I have decided to try getting some "me time" working out. I know that it will make me a better and more focused parent, and by changing up my routine, it will stay fresh! So one month at Pure Barre would be a great way to try something new!