Professional water ski jumpers from around the world will perform amazing jumps to qualify for a chance to win $20,000 in prize money at Groveland Oaks County Park on July 17. The 2010 Skiers Pier King of Darkness Night Jump event brings the world’s top 10 water ski jumpers for the inaugural water ski jumping …
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invite kids to get CircusFit
With summer in full swing, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® want to remind kids and parents the importance of staying active with an invitation to take part in free interactive CircusFit® events July 15-17 at the Downtown Farmington Founders Festival. Children of all ages will have the chance to learn the FUNdamentals of fitness …
“Shop, Rock & Stroll” For Bargains in Downtown Milford July 16-18
The Village of Milford’s Main Street corridor between Commerce and Liberty streets will close July 16-18 for the 51-year shopping tradition, Shop, Rock & Stroll. The three-day celebration will feature great deals and family fun sponsored by GM, the Milford Business Association and the Milford Downtown Development Authority. Expect specials at many of downtown Milford’s …
Fun FREE Event at New Paradise Peninsula Playscape
WHAT: Oakland County Parks and Recreation extends an open invitation to the Grand Opening celebration of the new universally-accessible Paradise Peninsula Playscape at Waterford Oaks County Park, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on July 7. The free fun day for all ages includes inflatable bouncers; climbing tower; puppet show; face painting; live music; a hot …
Walk for Fitness and Prizes!
All ages can walk the Oakland County Parks for fitness and prizes as participants in the 2010 Walk Michigan program. “This is a non-competitive program to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles,” Parks Helper Ted Benfield said. “It is a great opportunity to interact with others in the community, to get fit and to explore the …
Red Oaks Dog Park Opens July 6th in Madison Heights
The opening of Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s third dog park is now Tuesday, July 6, due to a construction delay. Located in Madison Heights, Red Oaks Dog Park will offer more than five acres of fenced area for dogs to run off- leash; a picnic shelter; and a 60-space paved parking lot. A Grand …