The Ann Arbor area community events roundup is a weekly column highlighting initiatives and events put on by local nonprofit organizations, churches, school foundations, PTOs and other local civic organizations.

Readers are invited to share their own one-time or ongoing events in the comments each week (please, no commercial solicitations by for-profit businesses for sales events, unless there's a charity component). We may highlight your group's event, fund-raising drive or celebration in a future roundup.

Tuesday, April 8: Talk on "The Aftermath of the Financial Crises: It Doesn't Have to Be That Bad" at the Michigan Union Pendleton Room

Wednesday, April 9: The U.S. Airforce Band presents a free public concert at Eastern Michigan University's Pease Auditorium

Thursday, April 10

:

Book launch for local author

Roy Sexton’s first book "Reel Roy Reviews, Vol. 1: Keepin’ It Real" at Common Language bookstore

Friday, April 11:

• Family Fun Night at the Museum at the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

• WWC hosts a panel on women in construction (part of a Washtenaw Community College "Women in non-traditional careers" series) at the Henry Landau Building at WCC

Saturday, April 12: Meadowlark Builders host "Behind The Drywall: A Serene Escape in the Midst of Campus Madness" tour of an Ann Arbor home (multiple tours on Saturday and Sunday)

Sunday, April 13: Renaissance of Style: A celebration of the art, music, and culture of the Harlem Renaissance at the Hilton Garden Inn Ann Arbor

Monday, April 14: Kick-off for weeklong "Playfest 2014" sponsored by the University of MichiganTheatre Department at Walgreen Drama Center (Studio Two)

Ongoing:

• Registration is open for those who would like to participate in the community chalk art event during Chelsea's Sounds and Sights Festival July 26. Pre-registration is required to participate in the contests. More information and application forms can be found online at http://chelseafestivals.com/festival/chalk-art, and the applications must be submitted before June 1. For more information, contact the chalk art coordinator Denise Cugliari at chalkwalk@chelseafestivals.com or call 734-276-4206.



• Tickets are now on sale for a

Faith in Action fund-raising banquet

, with proceeds supporting charitable outreach efforts to families in Chelsea and Dexter. For more information, contact Nancy Paul at 734-475-3305 or email

nancypaul@faithinaction1.org

.

Find more events throughout Michigan by visiting the Mlive.com events calendar. Individuals, arts organizations and community groups may submit events at Mlive's "Submit Calendar Events" page.