How to Make Entry Area Grand

Michigan State University Extension Oakland County will be sponsoring a lecture by Janet Macunovich titled “Best Foot Forward: Ideas for Entrance Gardens” on July 22. Janet will give you ideas on how to make entry area grand. It will be held at the Oakland County Executive Office Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford from …

“TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION” Heads Back to Detroit This Weekend!

WHAT:          To celebrate the release of its upcoming film, “TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION,” the fourth film in Michael Bay’s global blockbuster franchise, Paramount Pictures is proud to announce that the film’s iconic robots will be appearing at the GM Wintergarden in the GM Renaissance Center. Fans will be able to experience the magnitude of one of …

Outdoor Fun at Greenfield Village

Last weekend, I celebrated National Get Outdoors Day at Greenfield Village.  Get Outdoors Day offers activities for every age and comfort level, from campouts to hiking and everything in between.  This day I enjoyed perfectly clear skies, a warm, shining sun and plenty of cooling shade when I needed to get out of the sun. I had never …

Oakland County Fair Opening Day is July 4th

Oakland County Fair Opening Day is July 4, 2014   Where:   12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg MI  48350   When:    July 4 – July 13   Cost:  $10 parking fee, armbands for rides run $15-20 (less for toddlers) depending on the day – check the website for details.   What:  Ton’s of fun including the birthing …

Michigan ElvisFest Returns

Riverside Park, Ypsilanti, MI will be transported back in time to pay tribute to one of America’s most recognized figures –Elvis® Presley®. The 15th Anniversary of the Michigan Elvis®Fest is one of a handful of events that is sanctioned by Elvis® Presley Enterprises, Inc. The local charities that we are supporting this year are Ypsilanti …

Van Hoosen Museum Summer Programs

Little House by the Creek Day Camp $35 Per Session | $30 Museum Members Ages 7-11: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm June 26, July 17, July 31This day camp is repeated 3 times during the summer. Each session ends with campers exploring the “shimmering” creek of Bertha Van Hoosen’s childhood after a day of doing some of her favorite …