Category: Beyond

Huron-Clinton Metroparks Appreciation Days

Huron-Clinton Metroparks Appreciation Days

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks will waive vehicle entry fees and boat launch fees on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for its “Appreciation Days” program. All parks and interpretive facilities are open on Thanksgiving Day. As a special, added treat, the following programs will be held during “Thanksgiving Appreciation Days”: Kensington Metropark near [...]

Santa Comes to Briarwood Mall

Santa Comes to Briarwood Mall

Briarwood Mall invites area kids and parents to kick off the holiday season with Santa at the mall’s annual holiday celebration on Friday, Nov. 11 from 6-8 p.m. Santa’s arrival will feature live reindeer and musical performances by Voices in Harmony and Sweet Adoline’s International. Briarwood Mall has joined forces with the American Red Cross [...]

My Appearance on Lifetime Television’s The Balancing Act

My Appearance on Lifetime Television’s The Balancing Act

Wow, life has been a bit crazy lately!  I moved to Florida and started MiamiMommies.com. So, I now own this site and MiamiMommies.com and couldn’t do it without Christina and Kathy! The transition has been amazing to say the least and nothing has gotten in the way of my ever so busy schedule.  It has [...]

The 125th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty

The 125th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty

On October 28, 2011 the Statue of Liberty will celebrate its 125th Anniversary. Officially called Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, the statute was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States in 1986 to mark 100 years of independence.  The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, [...]

Kumon Open House & Scholarship Sweepstakes

Kumon Open House & Scholarship Sweepstakes

Kumon, the world’s largest after-school math and reading enrichment program, will be offering open houses and a chance to win one of 12 Kumon Tuition Scholarships, valued at $2,000.00. WHO: Participating Kumon Math & Reading Centers in the Northeast Region CT, DE, KY, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, and VT) WHAT: [...]

Free Child ID Program in Ann Arbor

Free Child ID Program in Ann Arbor

On Saturday Oct. 8th and Sunday Oct. 9th, the Ann Arbor Masonic Lodge #262 and the Golden Rule Masonic Lodge #159 will be providing a free child identification program. The program will be conducted between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm on Saturday and 11 am and 4 pm on Sunday. The program [...]

Ahoy – Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Ahoy – Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Ahoy Mateys! Yes its true there is such a thing.  Monday, September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yo Ho Ho! What a fun way to spice up your mundane Monday and have fun with your kids! A brief history lesson: what was first an inside joke between two friends, the holiday gained [...]

Art Prize in Grand Rapids – Don’t Miss It

Art Prize in Grand Rapids – Don’t Miss It

If you have never been to this huge Art Competition inGrand Rapids, Michigan you should make plans to attend this year.   The city of Grand Rapids is transformed into a giant art gallery.  You will find art everywhere, in courtyards, parks, lobbies even restaurants.  You will see all kinds of art, and the exciting part [...]

Explore an Egyptian Village

Explore an Egyptian Village

If your kid gets excited about ancient Egyptian history – this could be just the ticket for your budding explorer.   The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology at the Universityof Michigan in Ann Arbor will be running a special exhibit titled:  Karanis revealed: Discover the Past and Present of a Michigan Excavation in Egypt.  The exhibit [...]

Eat Smart For a Great Start

Eat Smart For a Great Start

Starting this Sunday, September 4 through Saturday, October 1, parents can help their families “Eat Smart for a Great Start” each time they visit the produce section of their local Meijer store. The grocer is partnering with Produce for Kids® (PFK) to encourage families to learn more about healthy eating with fresh produce and to [...]