Meet the Creatures of the Night at Howell Nature Center

On Thursday, August 20 come visit the creatures of the night at the Howell Nature Center. What comes out when the sun goes down?  Come meet several birds and mammals and learn about their fascinating habits and adaptations for living in the dark. This exciting event is from 7 to 9 p.m. and costs $10 …

Be an Extra on the Movie Red Dawn

Film crews are about to storm the Metro Detroit area for a remake of the 1984 movie “Red Dawn.” It’s about a group of teens who become the last line of defense when a foreign military storms into town. Mount Clemens, Royal Oak and Rochester Hills will serve as the back drop for the parts …

Back to School Extravaganza: Bilingual Fun

About 6 months ago I was given the opportunity to review two DVD’s from Bilingual Fun and I not only loved the DVD’s and actually learned some basic Spanish words from watching, my girls request to watch the DVD’s all the time. The DVD’s are excellent and one lucky reader is going to win the …

It’s not too late to enjoy FREE Bowling!

Kidsbowlfree.com is offering two free games of bowling every day, all summer! Simply go to their website www.kidsbowlfree.com and see if your local bowling alley is participating, and then sign up.  Once a week you will receive an email containing your child(rens) coupons for two free games of bowling, every day that week, all summer long! You …

Millington Old Fashioned Summer Festival

This weekend is the annual Millington Old Fashioned Summer Festival in town.  If you like small town events, this is one you won’t want to miss.  It starts Wednesday, August 12th with a Euchre tournament at the Red Garter Saloon at 5:30PM.  Thursday the 13th, the Community Carnival for the kids begins at 10:00AM and runs through 9:00PM in the …

Detroit Symphony Orchestra Lifts Curtain on 2009-10 Classical Season With Midori And Sparkling Repertoire From Leonard Slatkin

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) returns to Orchestra Hall with the first performance of the 2009-10 season’s classical concerts featuring Music Director Leonard Slatkin at the podium and world-renowned violinist Midori center stage in Midori Plays Sibelius. Performances take place on Fri., Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 12 at 8:30 p.m. in …