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U-M Solar Car visit

U of M Club of Grand Traverse
July 3, 2009, 1 a.m. EST
Traverse City, Michigan
Web: http://umclubs.com/grandtraverse/

Friday-Saturday, July 3-July 11, U-M Solar Car visit. Thanks to support from Hagerty Classic Insurance, the Solar Car will be in Traverse City this summer. It is scheduled participate in the Hagerty Classic Car Show on Sunday, July 5, and in the Cherry Festival Parade on Saturday, July 11. Watch your email and our Web site for more about how you can view the award-winning Solar Car and meet team members. Email the club at grandtraverse@umich.edu if you want to help plan this exciting event.

Solar Car Reception

U of M Club of Grand Traverse
July 7, 2009, 5:30 p.m. EST
Traverse Motors, Traverse City
Traverse City, Michigan
Cost: $25 per person
Email: grandtraverse@umich.edu

Join us for a wine reception for the U of M Solar Car! Admission of $25 per person includes wine, light hors d'oeuvres, and unparalleled access to the Solar Car! Solar Car Team is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization funded exclusively by sponsorships and donations. 100% of proceeds will benefit the Solar Team and local U of M scholarships.

Happy Hour

U of M Houston Spirit Group
July 7, 2009, 5:30 p.m. CST
Berryhill Baja Grill, Montrose
Cost: Free
Web: http://umclubs.com/houston_spirit

Tuesday, July 7, happy hour. 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m Berryhill Baja Grill, Montrose. Free. Watch for updates in an email to our listserv.

Solar Car Reception

U of M Club of Grand Traverse
July 7, 2009, 5:30 p.m. EST
Traverse Motors, Traverse City
Traverse City, Michigan
Cost: $25 per person
Email: grandtraverse@umich.edu
Phone: 231 941.2171

Join us for a reception featuring the U of M Solar Car! Admission, $25 per person, includes wine, light hors d'oeuvres, and unparalleled access to the Solar Car! All proceeds benefit the Solar Car Team and local scholarships.

Business and Law Admissions 101

July 9, 2009, 07:00 p.m. EST
Kaplan Center Midtown, 131 West 56th Street, New York, NY
New York, New York
Cost: Free
Web: http://alumni.umich.edu/event/?aeae8af2-da7e-4695-93c6-58e85ef571c6

U of M Law School and Ross School of Business present
Business and Law Admissions 101

Are you considering applying to law school or business school? Or do you have a child who is about to embark on that path? Get a head start on the process and learn how to present the best possible application by getting insider tips from the experts: the deans of admissions at the Ross Business School and the Law School, who have made decisions on over 75,000 applications over the course of their careers. Learn what works, and what doesn’t, in the application process by attending an information session on Thursday, July 9, at 7:00 p.m., in downtown New York at the Kaplan Center Midtown.

This event is free but you must pre-register. You will need a UM uniqname and password to register. If you do not have one established yet, you may create one on the registration site.

If you have questions, please contact Ross School of Business at RossMBA@umich.edu or U-M Law School at law.jd.admissions@umich.edu

St. Paul Saints baseball game

U of M Club of Twin Cities
July 10, 2009, 7:00 p.m. CST
Midway Stadium
Cost: $35
Web: http://twincities.umclubs.com/index.php?page=st-paul-saints-game

Friday, July 10, 7 p.m., St. Paul Saints baseball game. All aboard! Take your family on a trip they will never forget. Docked just over the left field wall, the SS Pork Chop features comfortable and exclusive seating for our club to watch the St. Paul Saints. These seats include two hot dogs, a box of popcorn, a bag of peanuts, a soda for the youngsters, a beer for the adults (or bottled water, for anyone who wants it), a program, a hat and our group name in lights on the video board. Midway Stadium. $35. Go online to reserve your spot. Contact the club at twincities@umich.edu for details.

St. Paul Saints Baseball Outing

U of M Club of Twin Cities
July 10, 2009, 7:05 p.m. CST
Midway Stadium
St. Paul, Minnesota
Cost: $35
Web: http://twincities.umclubs.com/index.php?page=st-paul-saints-game
Email: TwinCities@UMich.edu
Phone: 651.261.2098

All aboard! Bring your family on a trip they will never forget. Docked just over the left field wall, the SS Pork Chop features comfortable and exclusive seating for our club to watch the St. Paul Saints. These seats include (2) hot dogs, a box of popcorn, a bag of peanuts, a soda for the youngsters, a beer for the adults, (or bottled water, for anyone who wants it), a program, a hat and our group name in lights on the video board.

Solar Car Day

U of M Club of Grand Traverse
July 10, 2009, 1 p.m. EST
Traverse Motors, Traverse City
Traverse City, Michigan
Cost: Free
Email: grandtraverse@umich.edu
Phone: 231 941.2171

Students ages 5+ are invited to scheduled session led by educators for an in-depth look at the Solar Car and solar power. One-hour sessions will be held at Traverse Motors according to the following schedule: 1:00pm/5-8 years; 2:30pm/9-13 years; 4:00pm/14+ years; 5:30pm/All ages. RSVPs requested including number and age(s) of students.

Annual Alumni Barbecue

U of M Club of Northern New Jersey
July 12, 2009, 12:00 p.m. EST
226 Phelps Road, Ridgewood
Web: http://umclubs.com/nnj/

It's that time of year again-you can just smell the grill firing up and the great taste of hamburgers, hot dogs and other delectables. We guarantee you will have fun while you eat, meet others and talk about everyones favorite subject the U-M. This event helps incoming students prepare for their adventure in Ann Arbor by giving them the chance to socialize with each other and alumni, as well as speak with current students about classes, professors, student housing, social life, intramurals, the Greek system, the Michigan Daily and anything else. All alumni and currently enrolled students (as well as parents) living in New Jersey are invited. Home of Jeff Norman, 226 Phelps Road, Ridgewood. Contact Jeff at jcnorman@umich.edu for details.

Book club meeting

U of M Club of Bay City
July 13, 2009, 6:30 p.m. PST
Wirt Library
Web: http://umclubs.com/baycity

Monday, July 13, 6:30 p.m., book club meeting. We will discuss "The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court" by Jeffrey Toobin. Wirt Library.

Film on the Rocks

U of M Club of Denver
July 13, 2009, 6:45 p.m. EST
Red Rocks
Denver, Colorado
Cost: $10-12
Web: http://www.redrocksonline.com/pages/concerts/detail.asp?id=3955
Email: activities1@gobluecolorado.com

Want to relive a cult classic on the big screen. Join other Denver alumni at Red Rocks Amphitheater to watch a screening of Office Space. Admission is $12 at the box office or $10 if purchased in advance at the following
website:

http://www.redrocksonline.com/pages/concerts/detail.asp?id=3955

The UM-Dearborn Alumni Society annual meeting

July 13, 2009, 06:00 p.m. EST
Alumni Center, 200 Fletcher Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan
UM-Dearborn Alumni Society
Cost: $15
Web: http://events.linkedin.com/UM-Dearborn-Alumni-Society-Annual/pub/84885
Phone: 313-593-5131

The UM-Dearborn Alumni Society annual meeting will be held on July 13, 2009. Light refreshments and networking will be offered at 6 p.m., and the meeting will convene at 7 p.m. This year's agenda includes a welcome from UM-Dearborn Chancellor Dan Little; an address by Steve Grafton, President and CEO of the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan; an update on the society's financials including the Legacy Scholarship; and elections to the Alumni Society Board of Governors. $15 is the cost for refreshments, and parking is available at the Fletcher parking structure for $5 (or you can take your chances with the meters on the street). All UM-Dearborn graduates are welcome, but space is limited to 150 attendees, so please RSVP ASAP!

Monthly business meeting

U of M Entertainment Coalition-Los Angeles
July 14, 2009, 8 p.m. PST
Sony Studios
Culver City, California
Web: http://umec.la/

Tuesday, July 14, 8 p.m., monthly business meeting. Become a bigger part of UMEC-LA by coming to one of our monthly business meetings (the second Tuesday of each month). See what we are working on and add your influence. Sony Studios, room 200, 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City. Free. Contact ttarnow@umich.edu for details and to RSVP so you can get onto the studio lot.

Beertasting

U of M Club of Flint (Greater)
July 14, 2009, 7 p.m. EST
Cranberry's Cafe
Goodrich, Michigan
Cost: $25 per person
Web: http://www.umich.edu
Email: akaras@umich.edu
Phone: 810.629.3697

Annual Beertasting. Delicious food to complement Michigan microbrews.

Annual dinner and beer tasting

U of M Club of Flint (Greater)
July 14, 2009, 6:00 p.m. EST
Cranberries Cafe
Goodrich, Michigan
Cost: $25
Web: http://umclubs.com/flint

Tuesday, July 14, 6 p.m., annual dinner and beer tasting. This event features special ethnic beers and accompanying dishes. Cranberries Cafe, Goodrich. $25. Contact Matt Bohlen at matt.bohlen@baker.edu for details.

M Night at Wuerfel Park

U of M Club of Grand Traverse
July 17, 2009, 6 p.m. EST
Wuerfel Park
Cost: $25
Web: http://umclubs.com/grandtraverse/

Friday, July 17, 6 p.m., M Night at Wuerfel Park. The club will again host this event as the Traverse City Beach Bums play the Windy City ThunderBolts. We have seats in the party patio, which includes a buffet of food and beverages. After the game, we’ll enjoy the FANtastic fireworks display. Space is limited. Wuerfel Park. $25. Contact the club at grandtraverse@umich.edu to reserve your tickets.

Crazy Summer Bar Crawl

U of M Club of Twin Cities
July 18, 2009, 6 p.m. CST
1st Ave bars
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cost: $10 Tshirts + drinks
Web: http://twincities.umclubs.com/index.php?page=BarCrawl
Email: TwinCities@UMich.edu
Phone: 651.261.2098

Join the U of M Club of Twin Cities for a crazy summer downtown bar crawl!

When: Saturday, July 18

Where: Various bars in downtown Minneapolis on 1st Avenue



The crawl starts at 6 pm at 508, meet there to receive your t-shirt! . We will move every hour and a half until we’ve reached our final bar.



The route:

6-7:30 508 508 1st Avenue N

$3 taps, rails, $5 appetizer specials

7:30-9 Brother's 430 1st Ave N

$2.50 Vodka Red Bulls, $3 rails and you call its, $1 martinis for the ladies, appetizer specials

9-10:30 Ugly Mug Corner of 1st Ave & 3rd Street

free cover, $10 all you can drink bottomless mug, 10-11 ladies drink free, $4 SoCo + lime shots

10:30-?? Bootleggers 323 1st Ave N

free cover, wristband for drink specials



Registration is required by July 8th, t-shirts are $10 and are required for drink specials.

Summer Picnic

U of M Club of Charlotte
July 18, 2009, 4 p.m. EST
Home of Karen and Morgan Anderson
Huntersville, North Carolina
Web: http://umclubs.com/charlotte

Saturday, July 18, 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m., summer picnic. Let's have a fun summer picnic and send off any U-M freshmen from the Charlotte area in style. We will be at the lovely home of Karen and Morgan Anderson in Huntersville. More details to follow. Hope to see you there.

Annual Michigan Club Party

U of M Club of New Hampshire
July 18, 2009, 6 p.m. EST
Bow, New Hampshire
Email: ahgoblue@nei.mv.com

University of Michigan alumni are invited to the club's annual gathering, a fun time for alumni of all ages and backgrounds - couples, singles, recent grads and those retired. A mix and mingle time with cash bar will be followed by a buffet dinner. There is no dinner charge for U-M alumni and their spouse/guest; there is a ten dollar charge for each additional guest; this can be paid at registration upon your arrival. Space is limited and RSVPs are required. Please RSVP to club event coordinator Ann Harrison at ahgoblue@nei.mv.com by July 8, acceptances only. Directions to the event, and further information can be sent at that time. A special activity will be a silent auction and raffle of Michigan and other items, sure to delight devoted Michigan alumni. Plan to attend and greet your U-M friends, and make some new ones. GO BLUE!!

Fifth annual wine tasting and scholarship fundraiser

U of M Club of Manistee
July 18, 2009, 5 p.m. EST
Manistee Marketplace
Cost: $20
Web: http://umclubs.com/manistee

Saturday, July 18, 5-8 p.m., fifth annual wine tasting and scholarship fundraiser. This year's event will be a bit different. We will set up a number of sites at local River Street businesses and present various wines and munchies. A number of local wineries have promised to provide wines and information for us oenologists. Manistee Marketplace, River Street. $20. Contact Dave Wild at umwild@hotmail.com for details.

Club Elections

U of M Club of New Hampshire
July 18, 2009, 6 p.m. EST
Bow, New Hampshire
Cost: n/a
Web: http://newhampshire.umclubs.com

Club elections take place each year at the annual alumni gathering, planned for Saturday, July 18, 2009 in Bow, NH (south of Concord) this year, beginning at 6 p.m. University of Michigan alumni residing in New Hampshire may vote in person at this club event from 6 to 7 p.m. Election results will be announced later in the evening and prior to 9 p.m. Nominees for open positions on the club Board of Directors are Jonathan Lax, Douglas Grant, John Harrison, and Ann Harrison. The nominee for the open position on the club Nominating Committee is Catherine Gruette. For further details about the July 18 annual gathering, please see the Annual Michigan Club Party event announcement also posted on this club Event Calendar for the month of July 2009.

Hudson River Cruise

U of M Club of Westchester County
July 19, 2009, 1:00 a.m. EST
Web: http://umclubs.com/westchester/

Save the Date! Sunday, July 19 Hudson River Cruise. This is our third annual 3-hour chartered cruise (U-M alumni and guests, only) along the scenic Hudson River. Join us for fun-filled boating aboard the historic MV Commander, a double-decker, open-top, party boat (www.commanderboat.com). $25 members, $32 non members. Watch your email for registration information.

AIDS Walk San Francisco

U of M Club of Greater San Francisco
July 19, 2009, 1 a.m. EST
Golden Gate Park
Web: http://umclubs.com/goldengate/

Sunday, July 19, AIDS Walk San Francisco. Join us for the annual club participation. When registering, we are the Michigan Alumni of Greater San Francisco team #9352. Golden Gate Park. Contact Pam Dopart at dopartpj@gmail.com for details.

Volunteer at the DC Central Kitchen

U of M Association of Jewish Alumni
July 19, 2009, 9 a.m. EST
DC Central Kitchen- 425 Second Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia
Cost: Free
Email: naomi.karp@gmail.com

The mission of DC Central Kitchen is to use food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build community, and that is what they have been doing for 20 years! We will be volunteering with their Morning Meal Production program, helping to prepare the 4,000 meals they send out into the community each day. Alumni, family and friends are all invited to join us, but you must be 12 years of age or older. If you would like to join us, please e-mail Naomi at naomi.karp@gmail.com by Tuesday, July 14th. We have a limited number of spaces, so register early!

Big Ten charity golf outing

U of M Club of Boston (Greater)
July 19, 2009, 12:00 p.m. EST
Stow Acres Country Club
Cost: $150/person; $500/foursome
Web: http://umcgb.org/golf

Sunday, July 19, noon-6 p.m., Big Ten charity golf outing. All levels are welcome, but there must be one Big Ten alum in the group. We will have a tee time start and competitions for the longest drive and closest to the pin. The cost includes green fees, a cart, credit in the golf shop, a buffet dinner and a charity donation. Once everyone has finished golfing, we will enjoy a post-reception dinner in the club house where we will mingle with other Big Ten alumni and raffle off prizes. Stow Acres Country Club. $150/person; $500/foursome. Contact bostonbigten@gmail.com

Michigan Hike

U of M Club of Denver
July 19, 2009, 10 a.m. EST
Chautauqua Park, Royal Arch Trail
Boulder, Colorado
Cost: Free
Web: http://www.protrails.com/trail.php?trailID=69
Email: activities1@gobluecolorado.com

Looking to spend a Sunday outside? Do you need new people to hike with?
Then come hike the Royal Arch in Boulder with other Wolverines. Meet us at the REI in Denver at 9:15am or at Chautauqua Park at 10:00. The hike takes approximately two hours and dogs are welcome. Route details are:

Round-Trip Length: 3.5 miles
Start - End Elevation: 5,710' - 6,950' (6,950' max elevation) Elevation Change: +1,240 net elevation gain (+1,365' total roundtrip elevation gain) Skill Level: Moderately Strenuous Pet Regulations: Dogs Allowed

Philadelphia vs. Chicago baseball game

U of M Club of Philadelphia
July 21, 2009, 7:05 p.m. EST
Citizen's Bank Park
Web: http://umclubs.com/philadelphia/

Tuesday, July 21, 7:05 p.m., Philadelphia vs. Chicago baseball game. Save the date to watch the Phillies take on the Cubs. More details will follow on how you can buy tickets. Citizen's Bank Park.

Big Apple Big Ten New York Liberty women’s basketball game

U of M Club of New York
July 26, 2009, 4:00 p.m. EST
Madison Square Garden, New York
Cost: $30-$50
Web: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=liberty&o=3118596&g=319

Sunday, July 26, 4 p.m., Big Apple Big Ten New York Liberty women's basketball game. Join us as the Liberty take on the Phoenix Mercury. Following the game is on-court play-time and interaction with Big Ten players (Janel McCarville of Minnesota and Jess Davenport of Ohio State). Go online to purchase discounted tickets using code BIG10. Check out Madison Square Garden's Web site for a Liberty floor plan. Madison Square Garden, New York. $30, pink section; $50, purple section. Contact Megan Myers at Madison Square Garden at 212.631.8811 for details.

Beach Party

U of M Entertainment Coalition-Los Angeles
July 26, 2009, 1:00 a.m. EST
Venice Beach
Web: http://umec.la/

Sunday, July 26, beach party. We're planning a beach party, so stay tuned for more details. We will probably go to Venice Beach. Bring food. Contact ttarnow@umich.edu for details.

Racing at Colonial Downs

U of M Club of Richmond
July 26, 2009, 12:30 p.m. EST
Colonial Downs Racetrack, 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy.
New Kent, Virginia
Cost: $29 per person
Web: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/ETQEEVVDTLADUTNKBYDA/horsehorse
Email: RSVP via evite (link above)

The Richmond and Tidewater Alumni Clubs invite alumni and friends for a day of fun at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent, VA. The event will be in a deluxe Sky Suite, which offers a spectacular view from the balcony, a self-service betting terminal, closed circuit televisions, a private restroom and a catered lunch with a suite attendant. The cost is $29 per person (limited to the first 49 guests) and includes admission, meal, racing program and tip sheet.