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 …
My Pantry is Stocked…Is Yours?
Claddagh Irish Pub is hosting a “Stock the Pantry” rally at its Livonia restaurant to benefit local food bank partners July 16-18. Cordette Grantling, featured on Dateline Detroit, will be the guest of honor, along with her family, on July 18. “ConAgra Foods and Feeding America created ‘Child Hunger Ends Here’, a program to benefit …
Huron River Day Festival
Sunday, July 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. celebrate this annual event featuring the wonderful Huron River. The festivities begin in the morning with the Gallup Gallop Run. The afternoon activities from 12 to 4 p.m. include $5 canoe/kayak rentals, children’s activities, a butterfly house where you can hand feed butterflies, river exhibits, musical entertainment, food, …
“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 …