14 Magnificent May Events
Ypsilanti Meals on Heels FundraiserMay 4
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels (YMOW) invites you to support their upcoming fundraiser Meals on Heels. Guests will enjoy a fun and fashionable cocktail party while supporting their mission to feed the homebound elderly and medically fragile of our local community.
Catering by Bona Sera and other great Taste of Ypsilanti favorites. Listen to the house band playing all your favorite shoe inspired tunes, take part in a quirky shoe competition for prizes, and show off stylish stilettos to snazzy sneakers on the shoe red carpet.
11th Annual Spelling BeeMay 5
The Family Learning Institute, which provides free tutoring to approximately 150 young local students each year, will hold its 11th Annual Spelling Bee on Friday, May 5, 2017, at the Eastern Michigan Convocation Center, 799 North Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti. Local businesses sponsor three-person teams who compete in an old-fashioned spelling bee.
A silent auction begins at 6:00 PM; the Spelling Bee begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $50, and the funds raised will enable FLI to expand its tutoring, outreach, and summer enrichment programs. Sponsorship opportunities for interested businesses are still available.
Chelsea Area Garden Club 19th Annual Plant SaleMay 6
The Chelsea Area Garden Club plant sale is a terrific way to kick off the gardening season. Scheduled the Saturday before Mother’s Day, the event is an opportunity to stock up on high quality locally grown perennials, ornamental grasses, daylilies, vegetables, and herbs. Proceeds from the plant sale are used for civic beautification, scholarships and grants for horticulture-related community projects. The event runs from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 6.
39th Annual Burns Park RunMay 7
Winding through beautiful Burns Park near the University of Michigan campus, this tree-lined, loop course has been a favorite of beginner and world-class runners alike. The Burns Park Run is a long-standing and successful fundraiser, organized and staffed by volunteers, that supports Burns Park Elementary PTO programs and other local schools via the Run for Schools program. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, the Burns Park Run 5K and 10K races annually draw 1,300 to 1,500 runners, aged 5 to 90 years, with over 200 elementary school kids running the 5K.
Show & Shine Car ShowMay 7
This is the 38th year for “Show & Shine” sponsored by the Ypsilanti Area Street Rods. The show invites an eclectic mix of unrestored, restored, and modified cars and trucks. A $15 pre-registration fee ends April 15. The day of show car registration is $20. Gates open at 9 AM with a $2 donation for spectators.
Taste of SalineMay 10
The Taste of Saline is a celebration of the many talented people who live and work in the Saline area. This ticketed event provides a unique opportunity to sample culinary treats and hear and see talented musicians, artists, and performers all from the greater Saline area. Wander inside fabulous participating downtown establishments and be entertained as you experience all that Saline has to offer! Honor students from Saline High School will greet you at each location and share a little bit of history about the building, thanks to the Saline Area Historical Society.
Go West, Young Man!May 11
The final concert of the regular season brings music from the West to Southeastern Michigan. Featuring music from John Wayne’s final film The Cowboys, Aaron Copland’s Hoe-Down, and a good old fashioned sing-a-long, the program is sure to inspire the cowboy in all of us.
Butterfly FestivalMay 13
Explore the beautiful and fascinating world of butterflies. See live butterflies and learn about the life cycle and lifestyles of butterflies at this enjoyable spring event. Help with planting in the U-M Museum of Natural History Butterfly and Pollinator Garden, and make your very own butterfly wings to take home.
33rd Annual Ann Arbor Springtime InvitationalMay 18
The Ice Cube hosts an annual U.S. and Skate Canada Figure Skating event right here in Ann Arbor! This competition has been selected for the 2017 National Solo Dance Competition Series. Come see some great skating.
Ladies NightMay 19
Join the fun in downtown Ann Arbor on Friday, May 19th from 5 to 9 p.m. Retailers stay open late and roll out the red carpet with special offers, discounts, snacks, photos, goody bags, raffles and more. Restaurants join the festivities by offering Ladies Night food and drink specials.
Tech TwilightMay 19
Discover top tech innovations from local companies, global organizations, and student scientists at the 9th annual TechTwilight. Proceeds and event sponsorships support the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum’s mission of inspiring young people to embrace science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Finders Keepers Vintage Market At Chelsea County FairgroundsMay 21
Bringing to you a group of creative and talented vendors, where you are sure to find something you can’t live without. From everything vintage, handmade, upcycled and re-loved, you will absolutely find that perfect one-of-a-kind piece of furniture, a piece of jewelry you have been missing in your life, or something whimsical for your garden. Our commitment is to bring you quality curators who inspire and challenge you to see beyond what was forgotten and re-loved into something to treasure.
On market day you will find upscale DIY projects, vintage decor, re-loved antiques, fresh flowers, homemade consumables, rustic inspired items, industrial creations, shabby chic and farmhouse one-of-a -kind style furniture pieces, great food from local vendors, vintage & antique finds from old barns, repurposed windows, gorgeous hand-made wooden signs, vintage style clothes, beautiful jewelry, furniture and much more.
The LPGA Volvik ChampionshipMay 22-28
The LPGA Volvik Championship was developed from the desire to create a professional sports event that would benefit the local community, support charity, and grow the economy. The second annual event will be held in Ann Arbor at Travis Pointe Country Club from May 22-28, 2017. Over 30,000 spectators are anticipated to attend the second annual LPGA Volvik Championship.
Memorial DayMay 29
Washtenaw County residents will honor military veterans and active personnel throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Planned events range from solemn shows of patriotism to concerts and parades. Check www.visitannarbor.org for more information.
