Ann Arbor food & drink calendar for the week of Sept. 5-12
Coney Dog and Root Beer Float Night. 5-8 p.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. $1.25 per Coney dog. For more information call 734- 878-9522 or 734-341-4249.
Farmers Market Vendor Highlight Series. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. Get tips and advice from some of your favorite local growers from the Ypsilanti Farmers Markets, Nightshade Army Industries and Dyer Family Organic Farm. The event includes tasting samples. $15; scholarships are available based on financial need by sending a message to getintouch@growinghope.net. Registration is at www.growinghope.net or 734-786-8401.
Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. 2-7 p.m. every Thursday June 13 through Oct. 10. Pittsfield Township Administration Building, 6201 W. Michigan Ave., Pittsfield Township. Pittsfield Township will begin hosting a Farmers Market at the Administration Building at the corner of Michigan and Platt. Pittsfield is fully supportive of a Michigan-based product Farmers Market with a focus on providing fresh produce and vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs, hams, salsas, and bread products from local area farmers. The Pittsfield Farmers Market is a member of the Michigan Farmers Market Association. No admission charge; price of purchases. www.pittsfield-mi.gov.
Friday
All You Can Eat Fish, Chicken, and Rib Dinner. 5-8 p.m. Livingston, 6060 E. M-36, Hamburg. Dinner Includes: Barbecued ribs, barbecued chicken, oven fried chicken, fish, macaroni and cheese, french fries, vegetable, coleslaw, rolls and butter, homemade desserts, coffee, lemonade and iced tea. A cash bar is also available. $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $5 for children ages 6-12. Children 5 and younger eat for free. 810-231-1811.
Sixth annual Homegrown Festival 2013. 6-10 p.m. Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor. The HomeGrown Festival is a grassroots community event showcasing the best of the region's locally-grown food, drink, music and fun. Free admission. http://homegrownfestival.org.
Legion Riders Steak Dinner. 5-7:30 p.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. The Legion Riders Steak Dinner, sponsored by the Pinckney American Legion Riders Chapter #419. $10. 734-648-0179.
Dexter Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.Outdoors, next to the Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., Dexter. Held every Tuesday and Saturday spring through autumn. No admission charge; price of purchases. 734-426-4477.
Ypsilanti Depot Town Farmers Market 2013. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Depot Town Farmers Market, near Rice and Cross Streets, Ypsilanti. One of Ypsilanti's two farmers markets, run by Growing Hope, featuring 40 vendors selling a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, cheese, meats, plants and seedlings, soaps, laundry detergent, and other homemade crafts and jewelry - all grown or made in Michigan. Accepting many forms of payment: cash, SNAP/EBT (Bridge Card), WIC Project FRESH, Senior Market FRESH, Double Up Food Bucks, and credit/debit cards. No admission; price of purchases. www.growinghope.net or 734-786-8401.
Chelsea Farmer’s Market. 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays through Oct. 26. Downtown Chelsea, on Park Street. The Chelsea Farmer’s Market is a traditional market that has everything from fresh produce (including organics) to hand made crafts. Free projects and crafts will take place at the Children’s Booth on the second Saturday of each month. On May 18: Market Greens Educational Event - Taste of Health. No admission charge; price of purchases. coordinator@chelseafarmersmkt.org.
Saturday Farmers Market. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor. Find local produce and food from some of your favorite farmers as well as educational food demos and more. Free admission. Visit www.a2gov.org/market for more information.
Vietnam Veterans annual Pig Roast. Noon- 4 p.m. VFW Graf-O’Hara Post 423, 3230 S. Wagner Road, Ann Arbor. Have dinner & raise funds for projects benefiting veterans. The event includes live entertainment and music. $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12 years old, free for kids 5 and younger. 734-864-2819.
Monday
Cocktail Class: All About Bitters. 7:30 p.m. The Last Word, 301 W Huron St., Ann Arbor. Just what are these "bitters" things, anyway, and can a dash really make a difference? This class taught by Tammy's Tastings will focus on this essential cocktail ingredient, from the classics like Angostura and Peychaud's to the many modern creations. $35 in advance, $45 at the door. http://www.tammystastings.com/shop or 734-276-3215.
Milan Senior Nutrition Program. 11:45 a.m. Milan Senior & Community Activity Center, 45 Neckel Court, Milan. In partnership with the Washtenaw County Senior Nutrition Program, they offer a nutritionally balanced meal three afternoons a week: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. There is a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone who is 60 years or older and a fee of $5 for anyone under the age of 60. They do ask for 48 hour advanced reservations. Call or stop by the office.
Tuesday
DIY: Condiments. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. This is your chance to wow your friends and family and learn to make homemade versions of your favorite everyday condiments. We'll also make plenty of goodies to enjoy with your creations. You won't settle for supermarket condiments after this full participation class. Menu: Best-ever tomato ketchup (served with homemade french fries); classic mayonnaise (served on BLTs); grainy herb brown mustard (served with smoked sausage); homemade Sriracha or red chili rooster sauce (served with steamed edamame); homemade chocolate hazelnut spread (served with fresh fruit). $75. Register online 48 hours in advance at www.annarborcooks.com.
Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan: Vegan Delights of the Season. 7-8:15 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. The public is invited to a cooking demo by VegMichigan representatives. $5. Preregistration is required: 734-997-7500.
Dexter Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m.Outdoors, next to the Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., Dexter. Held every Tuesday and Saturday spring through autumn. No admission charge; price of purchases. 734-426-4477.
Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market 2013. 2-6 p.m. Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market, parking lot between the Post Office and the Key Bank Building, downtown Ypsilanti. One of Ypsilanti's two farmers markets, run by Growing Hope, featuring 40 vendors selling a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, cheese, meats, plants and seedlings, soaps, laundry detergent, and other homemade crafts and jewelry - all grown or made in Michigan. Accepting many forms of payment: cash, SNAP/EBT (Bridge Card), WIC Project FRESH, Senior Market FRESH, Double Up Food Bucks, and credit/debit cards. No admission charge; price of purchases. www.growinghope.net or 734-786-8401.
Cobblestone Farm Market Day 2013. 4-7 p.m. Cobblestone Farm Center, 2781 Packard St., Ann Arbor. Every Tuesday May 21 through Nov. 5, a farmers market sprouts up on the lawn of Historic Cobblestone Farm in Southeast Ann Arbor. Complete with farm animals, heirloom gardens and a Farmhouse Museum, there is something for the whole family. No admission charge; price of purchases. www.cobblestonefarmmarket.com.
Lunch is Served. Noon-1 p.m. Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor. Repeats every Tuesday and Friday. Reservations are required with two days prior notice. Suggested donation for those over 60 years of age is $2.50, for all others, $5. Call 734-998-9353 for reservations.
Wednesday
Taste of Spain. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Zingerman’s Delicatessen, 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. Zingerman's staff offer taste samples and explain the different ways you can use several of Zingerman's products from Spain. $40. Reservations are required: 734-663-3400.
Wednesday Wine Tasting. 6 p.m. Paesano's Italian Restaurant, 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. This informal wine tasting allows patrons to sample five up and coming wines from Italy. Joined by one of Paesano's knowledgeable wine purveyors, the staff creates tasty appetizers to accompany the bold flavors. $25. www.paesanosannarbor.com.
The Bushel Basket Farmer’s Market. 2:30-6 p.m. on Wednesdays through October. Chelsea Community Hospital, by the U of M Family Practice Building, 775 S. Main St., Chelsea. The Bushel Basket Market has been open since 2007 and serves the Chelsea Community Hospital service area. Our mission is to provide a variety of local products and produce in a pleasant, easily accessible location to encourage more frequent and wider consumption of fresh healthy foods to the citizens of Chelsea and surrounding communities and to provide a tangible link between health and wellness of these people to their local hospital.Experience food, crafts and fun during special events throughout the summer. No admission charge; price of purchases. coordinator@chelseafarmersmkt.org.
Wednesday Farmers Market. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor. Find local produce and food from some of your favorite farmers as well as educational food demos and more. Free admission. Visit www.a2gov.org/market for more information.
Thursday, Sept. 12
"Michigan Made" beer tasting. 7-9 p.m. Arbor Brewing Co., 114 E. Washington, Ann Arbor. This event offers a chance to sample and learn about more than two dozen of the state's best craft-brewed beers, including some hard-to-find specialty brews. The evening includes a drawing for beer-related prizes. The price of admission includes unlimited beer sampling and a German appetizer buffet. $25 in advance, $30 (if available) at the door. 734-213-1393.
Pittsfield Township Farmers Market. 2-7 p.m. every Thursday June 13 through Oct. 10. Pittsfield Township Administration Building, 6201 W. Michigan Ave., Pittsfield Township. Pittsfield Township will begin hosting a Farmers Market at the Administration Building at the corner of Michigan and Platt. Pittsfield is fully supportive of a Michigan-based product Farmers Market with a focus on providing fresh produce and vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs, hams, salsas, and bread products from local area farmers. The Pittsfield Farmers Market is a member of the Michigan Farmers Market Association. No admission charge; price of purchases. www.pittsfield-mi.gov.
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