I threw an exclamation point up there in the title because I really love the Arts and Apples Festival! The festival is located in the Rochester Municipal Park, near downtown Rochester, MI. There is an apple baking contest, artists displaying and selling their treasures, food…lots of yummy food, entertainment, activities for the kids, an activity …
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Kicks Off Fall With Autumn Family Golf Fest
Golfers age five and older are invited to tee off into fall with Autumn Family Golf Fest at 2 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Red Oaks Golf Course, and Sept. 25 at Glen Oaks Golf Course. “Families can participate together in an afternoon of golf and fall activities that are seldom offered at a golf …
Cool Watch Promotion in Downtown Milford
Rottermond Jewelers, a family-owned shop located in downtown Milford and Brighton are selling watches for a great cause – our oceans. The shop has teamed up with the Ocean Conservancy, a national organization dedicated to helping protect our oceans, to sell “Ocean” watches for $24.95, with 40 percent of proceeds being donated. The watch is …
My Childhood Toys Are Now Considered “Retro”
Star Wars, Atari and Garbage Pail Kids trading cards all bring back memories of being a kid in the 80’s. I would spend hours listening to Michael Jackson’s Thriller on my bubblegum pink boom box making up dances and trying to perfect the “snake”. Today, these toys are considered retro. Some are being remade, but …
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
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