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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:148@www.coolwashtenaw.events SUMMARY:Systema training - all levels DTSTAMP:20260530T181542Z DTSTART:20260531T140000Z DTEND:20260531T153000Z DESCRIPTION:Systema is a martial art and holistic physical practice that em phasizes free and\nnatural movement\, breathing and relaxation\, and appli es these to everyday life\,\nto practice self-preservation (falling safely \, avoiding accidental injury) and\nself-defense skills.\n\nKind of like a russian combat Tai Chi or dance practice!\n\nIt can also be a great compl ement to other physical activities and disciplines\,\nby helping develop m obility/range of motion\, good posture and body awareness\,\nand fine moto r control\; all through gentle\, non-destructive exercises that\nemphasize long-term health and avoiding injury.\n\nExercises are adaptable to most bodies and skill levels\, and we emphasize peer\nlearning and experimentat ion\, as well as learning through play.\n\nTrainings are Pay What You Can (no-one will be turned away for lack of funds) to\nhelp cover the costs of renting/using the training spaces and equipment.\n\nCome join us at our w eekly trainings on Wednesday evenings at 7pm and on Sunday\nmornings at 10 am! URL:https://www.coolwashtenaw.events/event/systema-training-all-levels-30 LOCATION:St Luke’s Episcopal church - 120 N Huron St\, Ypsilanti STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Health,Fitness,Self Defense X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Systema is a martial art and holistic physi cal practice that emphasizes free and natural movement, breathing and rela xation, and applies these to everyday life, to practice self-preservation (falling safely, avoiding accidental injury) and self-defense skills.
< p>Kind of like a russian combat Tai Chi or dance practice!It can al so be a great complement to other physical activities and disciplines, by helping develop mobility/range of motion, good posture and body awareness, and fine motor control; all through gentle, non-destructive exercises tha t emphasize long-term health and avoiding injury.
Exercises are adap table to most bodies and skill levels, and we emphasize peer learning and experimentation, as well as learning through play.
Trainings are Pay What You Can (no-one will be turned away for lack of funds) to help cover the costs of renting/using the training spaces and equipment.
Come join us at our weekly trainings on Wednesday evenings at 7pm and on Sunday mornings at 10am!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:142@www.coolwashtenaw.events SUMMARY:Queer Crafternoon at SCRAP Creative Reuse- Paint a picture\, paint a frame\, or both! DTSTAMP:20260530T181542Z DTSTART:20260531T190000Z DTEND:20260531T210000Z DESCRIPTION:Crafting by and for queer people. This month's supplied craft i s painting a\npicture frame or whatever other surface. You are always welc ome to bring your\nown project to work on as well. The cost is $5. Drop In s welcome or sign up\nahead of time at https://annarbor.scrapcreativereuse .org/Events\n[https://annarbor.scrapcreativereuse.org/Events] URL:https://www.coolwashtenaw.events/event/queer-crafternoon-at-scrap-creat ive-reuse-paint-a-picture-paint-a-frame-or-both LOCATION:Scrap Creative Reuse - 4567 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor MI STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Crafting by and for queer people. This mont h's supplied craft is painting a picture frame or whatever other surface. You are always welcome to bring your own project to work on as well. The c ost is $5. Drop Ins welcome or sign up ahead of time at https://annarbor.sc rapcreativereuse.org/Events
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:149@www.coolwashtenaw.events SUMMARY:Ypsi Vegan Food Distro DTSTAMP:20260530T181542Z DTSTART:20260601T210000Z DTEND:20260601T230000Z DESCRIPTION:Free vegan and gluten free food every Monday evening for everyo ne who needs some\nfood to eat! Hot meals provided to eat right away or yo u can fill up a container\nand take some to go. Sometimes donations of cov id tests\, produce\, shelf-stable\npantry items\, hygiene products\, narca n\, and bus tokens are also available. URL:https://www.coolwashtenaw.events/event/ypsi-vegan-food-distro-8 LOCATION:Solidarity House - 169 N Washington St\, Ypsilanti STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Distro,Vegan,Food X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Free vegan and gluten free food every Monda y evening for everyone who needs some food to eat! Hot meals provided to e at right away or you can fill up a container and take some to go. Sometime s donations of covid tests, produce, shelf-stable pantry items, hygiene pr oducts, narcan, and bus tokens are also available.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:134@www.coolwashtenaw.events SUMMARY:Dhamrades DTSTAMP:20260530T181542Z DTSTART:20260603T220000Z DTEND:20260603T233000Z DESCRIPTION:Collaborative space for radicals to discuss and practice Buddhi st teachings at\nthe intersection of spiritual and political practice. Dis cussion and 20-minute\nmeditation. No experience necessary\, come as you a re. First and third\nWednesdays. URL:https://www.coolwashtenaw.events/event/dhamrades-10 LOCATION:Dzanc House - 402 S Huron St\, Ypsilanti STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Spirituality X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Collaborative space for radicals to discuss and practice Buddhist teachings at the intersection of spiritual and poli tical practice. Discussion and 20-minute meditation. No experience necessa ry, come as you are. First and third Wednesdays.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:152@www.coolwashtenaw.events SUMMARY:Systema training - all levels DTSTAMP:20260530T181542Z DTSTART:20260603T230000Z DTEND:20260604T010000Z DESCRIPTION:Systema is a martial art and holistic physical practice that em phasizes free and\nnatural movement\, breathing and relaxation\, and appli es these to everyday life\,\nto practice self-preservation (falling safely \, avoiding accidental injury) and\nself-defense skills.\n\nKind of like a russian combat Tai Chi or dance practice!\n\nIt can also be a great compl ement to other physical activities and disciplines\,\nby helping develop m obility/range of motion\, good posture and body awareness\,\nand fine moto r control\; all through gentle\, non-destructive exercises that\nemphasize long-term health and avoiding injury.\n\nExercises are adaptable to most bodies and skill levels\, and we emphasize peer\nlearning and experimentat ion\, as well as learning through play.\n\nTrainings are Pay What You Can (no-one will be turned away for lack of funds) to\nhelp cover the costs of renting/using the training spaces and equipment.\n\nCome join us at our w eekly trainings on Wednesday evenings at 7pm and on Sunday\nmornings at 10 am! URL:https://www.coolwashtenaw.events/event/systema-training-all-levels-31 LOCATION:St Luke’s Episcopal church - 120 N Huron St\, Ypsilanti STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Health,Martial Arts,Fitness,Self Defense X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Systema is a martial art and holistic physi cal practice that emphasizes free and natural movement, breathing and rela xation, and applies these to everyday life, to practice self-preservation (falling safely, avoiding accidental injury) and self-defense skills.
< p>Kind of like a russian combat Tai Chi or dance practice!It can al so be a great complement to other physical activities and disciplines, by helping develop mobility/range of motion, good posture and body awareness, and fine motor control; all through gentle, non-destructive exercises tha t emphasize long-term health and avoiding injury.
Exercises are adap table to most bodies and skill levels, and we emphasize peer learning and experimentation, as well as learning through play.
Trainings are Pay What You Can (no-one will be turned away for lack of funds) to help cover the costs of renting/using the training spaces and equipment.
Come join us at our weekly trainings on Wednesday evenings at 7pm and on Sunday mornings at 10am!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:153@www.coolwashtenaw.events SUMMARY:Repairsday Thursdays @ AHA DTSTAMP:20260530T181542Z DTSTART:20260604T220000Z DTEND:20260605T000000Z DESCRIPTION:A free service\, open to the public. Donations are appreciated! \n\nDo you have stuff around the house that is broken\, or has stopped wor king —\nelectronics\, furniture\, toys\, and more — but you’d hate to just throw away?\nWobbly chair? Flickering lamp? Tape stuck in your VCR? Bring it in\, and members\nand volunteers at All Hands Active may be able to fi x it\, or maybe set you on\nthe right path to getting your gadgets working again!\n\nWe offer no guarantees or liability if our repairs don't succee d\, of course:\nmany things were not made to be repaired\, and we may not have the necessary\ntools or expertise to make it work again\, in any case . But if your gadgets' next\ndestination would otherwise be the recycler o r landfill\, we can guarantee that\nwe'll give it our best shot -- perhaps it will save you a bit of guilt from\ntrashing them straight away\, and p erhaps you will learn something new about how\nto fix the items you own!\n \nDon't throw it out\, repair it!\n\nThis is primarily an in-person event: masks are recommended for the safety of\nour staff and guests.\n\nIf you wish to attend virtually\, join us over on our Matrix instance at\nhttps:/ /chat.allhandsactive.org [https://chat.allhandsactive.org] \, and let us\n know you have a question for our Repairsday host! URL:https://www.coolwashtenaw.events/event/repairsday-thursdays-aha-2 LOCATION:All Hands Active - 255 E Liberty St\, Ste 225\, Ann Arbor\, 48104 STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A free service, open to the public. Donatio ns are appreciated!
Do you have stuff around the house that is broke n, or has stopped working — electronics, furniture, toys, and more — but y ou’d hate to just throw away? Wobbly chair? Flickering lamp? Tape stuck in your VCR? Bring it in, and members and volunteers at All Hands Active may be able to fix it, or maybe set you on the right path to getting your gad gets working again!
We offer no guarantees or liability if our repai rs don't succeed, of course: many things were not made to be repaired, and we may not have the necessary tools or expertise to make it work again, i n any case. But if your gadgets' next destination would otherwise be the r ecycler or landfill, we can guarantee that we'll give it our best shot -- perhaps it will save you a bit of guilt from trashing them straig ht away, and perhaps you will learn something new about how to fix the ite ms you own!
Don't throw it out, repair it!
This is primarily a n in-person event: masks are recommended for the safety of our staff and g uests.
If you wish to attend virtually, join us over on our Matrix i nstance at https ://chat.allhandsactive.org , and let us know you have a question for o ur Repairsday host!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:150@www.coolwashtenaw.events SUMMARY:Queer Joy + Writing: Sharing Our Glimmers DTSTAMP:20260530T181542Z DTSTART:20260605T210000Z DTEND:20260605T230000Z DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE THE FIRST FRIDAY OF PRIDE MONTH WITH "QUEER JOY + WRI TING: SHARING OUR\nGLIMMERS!"\n\nWHEN: FRIDAY\, JUNE 5TH AT 5-7PM\nWHERE: MARKETPLACE HALL\, 16 S. WASHINGTON\, YPSI\n\nFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MASKS WELCOME. APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES. CHILDREN\nWELCOME.\n\nOFFERED BY GROWING HOPE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH POETTREETOWN AND FEATURING 2025\nWRITERS OF YPSILANTI STEPHANIE HEIT AND TREE HAMMONS\, AND POET CAM FINCH\, AN\nE VENING OF WRITING STATIONS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY THAT CENTER QUEER JOY\ ,\nQUEER LIFE\, CREATIVITY AND EXPRESSION\, GENDER AFFIRMATION\, CARE AND EMPOWERMENT. URL:https://www.coolwashtenaw.events/event/queer-joy-writing-sharing-our-gl immers LOCATION:Ypsilanti Marketplace Hall - 16 S. Washington St\, Ypsilanti STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Trans,Queer,writing,kid-friendly,free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Collaborative space for radicals to discuss and practice Buddhist teachings at the intersection of spiritual and poli tical practice. Discussion and 20-minute meditation. No experience necessa ry, come as you are. First and third Wednesdays.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:141@www.coolwashtenaw.events SUMMARY:Clothing Swap DTSTAMP:20260530T181542Z DTSTART:20260621T190000Z DTEND:20260622T000000Z DESCRIPTION:Bring stuff\, take stuff\, either or both!\n\nClothes sorted by size\, not gender.\n\nMasks required and provided. If you have a conditio n that makes masking\ndifficult\, please see us at the front table. URL:https://www.coolwashtenaw.events/event/clothing-swap-5 LOCATION:Ypsilanti Marketplace Hall - 16 S. Washington St\, Ypsilanti STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Circular Economy,Volunteering,Queer,Masked,Monthly,Fashion,Free Stuff X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bring stuff, take stuff, either or both!
Clothes sorted by size, not gender.
Masks required and provide d. If you have a condition that makes masking difficult, please see us at the front table.
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