Create Your Own Wrapping Paper

This Saturday at the AADL Traverwood Branch (3333 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor MI), kids can create their very own special holiday wrapping paper! From 1:00-2:30 pm, colorful papers and supplies will be provided to create excellent gift tags and personalized ‘designer’ wrapping paper - Special stamps, paper and ribbons are only a few of the many items available for use.

Wrap It Up!
Saturday December 12, 1:00-2:30 pm
Ages: Grade 4 and up.
Location: AADL Traverwood Branch

For more information, please call the Ann Arbor District Library at 734 327-4200 or visit the AADL website.

Treasure Trail to Santa in Saline This Saturday

This Saturday, December 12, kids can follow the path to find Santa and hava a little Saturday holiday fun!

Starting at 10:00 am and running until 1:30 pm, kids can pick up their treasure map at Carol’s Hallmark in Saline to go on an excursion throughout the shops at Busch’s Shopping Center (565 E. Michigan Aveune, Saline MI) in a search for Santa. Activities that day include horse-drawn carriage rides, elves, clowns, entertainment and merchant favors for the kids!

Celebrate the Winter Solstice - Register TODAY!

This Saturday, December 12, come and celebrate the beginning of winter and change of seasons, and learn what “solstice” means and why winter begins here in December. Seasonal drop-in activities for kids begin at 1:00 pm and include making bird feeders from pine cones to take home or to leave at Matthaei for feeding the birds; stringing garlands of popcorn, cranberries, and other bird food.

Solstice Celebration
Matthaei Boanical Gardens - 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor MI
Ages: 6-12
Preregister by calling (734) 429-4494
Cost: 18 and over ($5); children 5-17 ($2)

This Weekend: Chelsea's 22nd Annual Hometown Holidays Celebration

Beginning today is Chelsea's 22nd Annual Hometown Holidays celebration - a fun-filled weekend celebration which marks the beginning of the holiday season for area residents and visitors alike. Ushering in the festivities will be a tree lighting ceremony and visits with Santa, plus lots of other family friendly activities and entertainment.

Chelsea will be decked out in all its holiday splendor to warm your hearts and your spirit. Browse the shops and attend the many special events planned to capture the spirit of the holiday season.

On Saturday evening, December 5, at 6:00 p.m., the town will be glowing with the spirit of the season with the Annual Holiday Light Parade. Gather with your friends, acquaintances, neighbors, and family in enjoying the parade this year.

For a full itinerary of events be sure to check out the Hometown Holidays itinerary on the event website or for more information, contact the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce at (734) 475-1145.

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Bob the Builder

I wanted to bring this to the attention of my readers... Sounds like a fun new exhibit at the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum - Who wouldn't love little kids with tools!

PRESS RELEASE:

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum invites aspiring builders and their families to connect with Bob the Builder(TM) and his Can-Do Crew as it plays host to the first-ever hands-on Bob the Builder – Project: Build It traveling museum exhibit. This 2,000 square-foot multimedia exhibit, inspired by HIT Entertainment’s top rated television series, Bob the Builder – Project: Build It, replicates elements from Bob the Builder’s world, inviting exploration, inspiring teamwork and bringing environmentally friendly building themes to life for children and families.

“Bringing Bob the Builder to regional families helps to inspire a fresh look at the world through hands-on fun with construction and eco-friendly building,” said Mel Drumm, executive director, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. “The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is pleased to bring an opportunity to learn and explore to life with Bob the Builder, a popular children’s character that can help children get excited about learning.”

The Bob the Builder – Project: Build It exhibit will invite families to spend time in Sunflower Valley with Bob the Builder, Wendy and the rest of the Can-Do Crew. Children can practice their own fixing with kid-smart activities that build up their Can-Do attitudes and encourage them to be an active part of Bob the Builder – Project: Build It. Families can also work together to install new parts to sinks in Bob the Builder’s mobile home and in his building workshop, and learn about water conservation, courtesy of exhibit presenter Delta Faucet. Children and their families can help Bob build the vehicle shelter and experiment with tools in Bob’s building workshop.

Bob the Builder – Project: Build It will be at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum from November 1 to February 28. Special opportunities to interact with Bob the Builder will occur throughout the duration of the exhibit. Please check the Museum’s website for dates of special appearances by Bob. Bob the Builder – Project: Build It is sponsored nationally by Delta Faucet.