Archive for August, 2010

Troy Family Aquatic Center

Troy Family Aquatic Center

The Troy Family Outdoor Aquatic Center opened for its 19th season Memorial Day weekend and will remain open through Labor Day. The Aquatic Center includes slide and spray areas, sand volleyball, sand play area, and concession stand. The Troy Community Center also has an aquatic area that is open year round for residents, and non-residents. Swim [...]

Berkley Cruise Fest

Berkley Cruise Fest

The fun begins at noon on August 20, 2010!  Lots of activities for the whole family. Activities include: sidewalk sales acoustical music tent climbing tower street dance Annual Classic Car Parade starts at 6:30 pm featuring Grand Marshal George Barris the “King of Kustomizers.” More information at www.berkleycruisefest.com

YO GABBA GABBA! Launches Cool Tricks Contest

YO GABBA GABBA! Launches Cool Tricks Contest

YO GABBA GABBA! announces the launch of the Cool Tricks contest which provides an opportunity for fans across North America to show-off their unique talents.  Gabba fans are invited to upload a :30-:60 second video demonstrating their Cool Trick to win the opportunity to receive a VIP Family 4 Pack and have their winning video [...]

Catalpa Oaks park site of free music and fun

Oakland County Parks hosts a free evening of live music and fun for local families from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26 at Catalpa Oaks County Park. The evening features the WildFire Country Band, inflatable bouncers and Oakie the Squirrel, Oakland County Parks and Recreation mascot.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey looking for caring youth

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey looking for caring youth

In honor of one of the founders of The Greatest Show on Earth, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is accepting nominations of local kids whose volunteer efforts are making a difference in the Detroit area.

Camping with Kids-The Destination

I’ve come to loath car rides that last longer than two hours. I can’t entertain two children in the back seat for that length of time. I can only sing “Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes” so many time before I actually want to sever my own vocal chords. We have found, however, that we can still get away without having to drive that far to do it.

Enjoy trains, trolleys, bikes and boats during Melon Festival

Enjoy trains, trolleys, bikes and boats during Melon Festival

In addition to all the fun in downtown Howell during Melon Festival weekend, August 20-22, guests to the event can travel by train, trolley, bikes and boats, all major attractions for the 50th celebration of Melon Festival. Trolley tours depart from the Historic Howell Depot at 128 Westmore St., starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday [...]

Help less fortunate students get tools they need

When my daughter goes to school, we will browse those aisle of pencils, crayons and colored pencils that she loves so much, making sure she has everything she needs to succeed in school. Because we can. It pains me to think about the families who are struggling to get to their elementary, middle or high school every day. Children don’t have books, back packs or even pencils because they just can’t afford it. They don’t have the very tools that will help them to find their purpose and their passion.

NEW Bilingual Preschool Option in Metro Detroit

NEW Bilingual Preschool Option in Metro Detroit

Looking for an affordable, educational, worthwhile, preschool for your little one?  Plymouth Children’s Nursery is a fantastic choice!  It is a Cooperative Preschool which offers a lower tuition cost and the opportunity for the families to be involved in the children’s experience and education.  This fall PCN will be offering a Bilingual Spanish/English school option [...]

Perfect for a Road Trip: Friendship Bracelet Maker

Perfect for a Road Trip: Friendship Bracelet Maker

I got the perfect item for a road trip to review, My Friendship Bracelet Maker and actually I think I was more keen on the item than my 6 year old.  It is a friendship bracelet maker kit and I seriously spent about two hours of my Sunday making friendship bracelets for my three daughters. [...]