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Samantha and friends: Fun events for this weekend!

Friday

Saturday

8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Gigantic Annual Benefit Rummage Sale: First Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Popular annual sale of donated household goods, antiques, jewelry, books, furniture, clothing, toys, appliances, and more. Proceeds benefit the Youth Group's summer building project and their children's Christmas present program. Customers start lining up early. First Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free admission. 665-6158.

11 a.m.
"A Whole New Show": Opus Mime (Performance Network Children's Theater Network). This local troupe led by veteran mime Michael Lee performs a program of new mime pieces, new comedy sketches, and some zany bits from the troupe's Circus Opus show, which combines high-flying aerial artists, bouncing clowns, burning poi, music, magic, and silliness. Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. Tickets $10 (youth age 16 & under, $7) in advance at performancenetwork.org & by phone, and at the door. For reservations or to charge by phone, call 663-0681.

Free! Noon.
Children's Storytime: Waters Place Borders. Borders staff read from picture books and books for babies, infants, and toddlers. Today: poems by Shel Silverstein. Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.

2-5 p.m.
"Matinee Carnival": Dreamland Theater Live music by Ypsilanti punk-bluegrass band Black Jake and the Carnies, Chicago pop-folk band The Additives, and a band TBA. Also, a Dreamland Theater puppet show, and a performance by magician Ray John. 2-5 p.m., Dreamland Theater, 26 N. Washington St. Ypsilanti. $5. 657-2337.

Free! 3-8 p.m.
50th Anniversary Celebration: Dicken Elementary School . This family-oriented celebration begins with a 1-mile fun run/walk and a 50-yard kids dash. Followed at 5 p.m. by a 50s sock hop with 50s Top 40 hits lip-synched by the Earth Angels. Also, kids games and picnic food (including root beer floats). Dicken School, 2135 Runnymede. Free. 994-1928.

Sunday

8 a.m.-3 p.m.
28th Annual Classic Bicycle Swap Meet: Classic Bike and Whizzer Club. This annual show, swap, and sale features more than 6,000 bikes from every era, including teetery 1880s "penny-farthings," curvy WW II-era bikes, balloon-tire classics, and more. Awards for numerous categories, including the best bike from each decade. Also, a "Lowrider's Show" of customized bicycle parts and an "Old School Minibike Show and Swap Meet" featuring vintage gas-powered classic minibikes and scooters. Also, more than 250 vendors with bicycle parts, accessories, and memorabilia from every era. You can also put your bike up for auction. Door prizes. Raffle. Swap spaces available for bike-related items (preregistration recommended). Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. $3 (kids 9 & under, free). (248) 642-6639.

11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Artisan Market.:Every Sunday. Show and sale of fine crafts, jewelry, soaps, furniture, fiber arts, and gift items. Also, live music TBA. Farmers' Market. Free admission. 665-2009.

Free! Noon-4 p.m.
Earth Day Festival: Leslie Science & Nature Center. See review. This family-oriented event features alternative fuel vehicles, live animal demos, family-oriented environmental entertainment, and a chance to hike miles of nature trails and outdoor gardens. Also, a performance by singer-songwriter Joe Reilly and at 2 p.m. the annual "All Species Parade," a colorful costume parade in which participants represent various endangered plant or animal species. Bring your own costume or make one from materials provided by the Scrap Box. Face painting. Light concession refreshments from Pilar's Catering and Silvio's Organic Pizza. All encouraged to ride their bikes to the festival. Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. Free. 997-1553.

Free! 1-4 p.m.
"El Dia de los Ninos": Ann Arbor District Library. This family-oriented celebration of the traditional Latin American Children's Day features dancing to a mariachi band and traditional Latin American crafts. Refreshments. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-8301.