Today and beyond in the Ann Arbor Parks

TODAY Friday, Jan 3
*10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Public Skating at Veterans Memorial Park Indoor Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Road, 734.794.6235.
*12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Public Skating at Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena, 2751 Packard Road, 734.794.6235.
*7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Funky Frosty Friday: Rockabilly Night — Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena, 2751 Packard Road. Rock around the clock to the early sounds of rock-n-roll. General admission rates apply. Details: 734.794.6234 / http://www.a2gov.org/buhr.

Saturday, Jan. 4
*8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ann Arbor Farmers Market is open Saturdays — 315 Detroit St. Details: 734.794.6255 / http://www.a2gov.org/market.
*2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Give 365 Program: Seasonal Decorating Take Down — Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena, 2751 Packard Road. What goes up must come down … and our holiday decorations are no exception. Volunteers will help take down the decorations at Buhr Park. Details/to register: volunteer@a2gov.org  / 734.794.6230, ext. 42510 / http://www.a2gov.org/volunteer.

Saturday, Jan. 11
1 to 3 p.m. Give 365 Program: Seasonal Decorating Take Down — Veterans Memorial Park Indoor Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Road. What goes up must come down … and our holiday decorations are no exception. Volunteers will help take down the decorations at Vets Park. Details/to register: volunteer@a2gov.org  / 734.794.6230, ext. 42510 / http://www.a2gov.org/volunteer.

Sunday, Jan. 12
*1 to 2:30 p.m. Winter Dweller’s Celebration - Storyteller and Folklorist, Genot Picor. During the winter months, the French voyageurs were known as "hivernauts," or "winter dwellers." Unable to paddle their canoes in the frozen waterways, they stayed in camps and found ways to occupy their time. Traveling over land by foot, they gathered for a winter rendezvous with other voyageur brigades and First Nations friends and allies. Come spend an afternoon with Michigan’s own folklorist and storyteller Genot "Winter Elk" Picor for Ann Arbor’s own Winter Dweller celebration. Feel free to hoot, holler, laugh and join in the festivities. The only excuse you can have for not participating is suffering from "mal de racquet;" swelling of the feet from wearing snow shoes. The Ann Arbor Senior Center Cultural Arts Series is made possible by a generous grant from the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor. The series is hosted on Sundays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Senior Center (1320 Baldwin Ave.). Preregistration is suggested: To make a reservation please call 734.794.6250. Admission: $5 general admission; $4 for 60 years and older. Free for Ann Arbor Senior Center members and free to children 12 and under if accompanied by an adult. 

*2 to 4 p.m. Splash Days — Mack Indoor Pool, 715 Brooks St. Join us for an afternoon of games, activities and prizes both in and out of the pool. Cost: Adults, $5; youth (17 and under) and seniors (55+), $4; ages 3 and under: free with a paid adult swimmer. Details: 734.794.6237 / http://www.a2gov.org/mack. Interested in volunteering at this event? Be a volunteer with Give 365 to lead games and activities for kids both in and out of the water. To volunteer: volunteer@a2gov.org  / 734.794.6230, ext. 42510 / http://www.a2gov.org/volunteer. 

Saturday, Jan. 18
3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Give 365 Program: Seasonal Decorating Take Down — Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St. Volunteers will help take down the decorations at the market. Please dress for the weather, as we will be outdoors for this event. Details/to register: volunteer@a2gov.org  / 734.794.6230, ext. 42510 / http://www.a2gov.org/volunteer.

Monday, Jan. 20
*1:10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holiday Vacation Skating — Veterans Memorial Park Indoor Ice Arena, 2150 Jackson Road. Rates/details: 734.794.6235 / http://www.a2gov.org/vets.
*Noon to 2 p.m. Holiday Vacation Skating — Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena, 2751 Packard Road. Rates/details: 734.764.6234 / http://www.a2gov.org/buhr.
*1 to 3 p.m. Furstenberg Nature Area Workday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service — Meet in the parking lot off Fuller Road, across from Huron High School. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is an opportunity to make your day “off” a day “on” for community service. Minors must either be accompanied by a guardian or contact Natural Area Preservation in advance (NAP@a2gov.org) to obtain a release form. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. 734.794.6627.

Saturday, Jan. 25
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Buhr Blitz Day — Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena, 2751 Packard Road. Join us for an afternoon of special games, contests and prizes. General admission rates apply. Details: 734.794.6234 / http://www.a2gov.org/buhr. Join the Give 365 Program 1:30–5 p.m. to volunteer at this event leading games and activities for kids on and off the ice. Not all volunteers will need to know how to skate. To volunteer: volunteer@a2gov.org / 734.794.6230 ext. 42510.

Sunday, Jan. 26
2 to 4 p.m. Splash Days — Mack Indoor Pool, 715 Brooks St. Join us for an afternoon of games, activities and prizes both in and out of the pool. Cost: Adults, $5; youth (17 and under) and seniors (55+), $4; ages 3 and under: free with a paid adult swimmer. Details: 734.794.6237 / http://www.a2gov.org/mack. Interested in volunteering at this event? Be a volunteer with Give 365 to lead games and activities for kids both in and out of the water. To volunteer: http://www.a2gov.org/volunteer.