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Join Blaine & Allyson this and every Friday at 8:50 a.m. as they feature community events, fundraisers, organizations and individuals in need of our community’s support. State of Michigan Roadside Attractions
Michigan has many roadside attractions, and we've compiled a list of them for you to explore. Check out some of these attractions here.
You can also find more information about what's going on in Michigan at www.Michigan.org.
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Great Lakes Bat Festival
Great Lakes Bat Festival
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Cranbrook Institute of Science, Detroit
The 9th Annual Great Lakes Bat Festival will be held this summer at the Cranbrook
Institute of Science (Michigan). A special keynote speaker will kick off the Bat
Festival July 30th at 7pm. On Saturday, July 31st, the festival will include
presentations by authors, bat experts and field biologists. Also featured are
live animal programs, kids’ activities, exhibits, an evening BBQ, and a bat research
demonstration. The festival is for all ages and free of charge with museum admission.
Cattle Ride of the Cure
A motorcycle ride benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Check-in/Registration 9:30am Ride start: last bike out by noon
Finish: Last bike in by 3pm (Rain or Shine)
Location: Wolverine Harley-Davidson, Clinton Twp.
Live bands, 50/50 & Raffles, BBQ dinner at finish of ride at Gibraltar, Cash
prizes
Registration fee per person: $30/$15
http://mi.lls.llsevent.org/CattleRide
"Through African Eyes: The European in African Art, 1500 to Present" at The DIA
April 18 through August 8
On April 18 through August 8, it's "Through African Eyes: The European in African Art, 1500 to Present" at The DIA. This groundbreaking exhibition looks at the dynamic history through African perspectives. Tickets for adults are $12, adult groups of 15+ are $10 (advance reservations required) and Ages 6-17 are $6. DIA members get in free. Exhibition free with museum admission on Fridays. Get tickets and more information from the DIA box office, by calling 1-866-342-8497, or by visiting dia.org.
Rhythmz in Riley Park
Fridays through August 27
Enjoy live music in Downtown Farmington's Riley Park. Details online at www.DowntownFarmington.org.
Dog Hair and Fur Collection to Help Oil Spill
Ongoing
Camp Bow Wow of Troy and Commerce are collecting dog hair and fur to help soak up the oil from the spill in the Gulf. If you want to donate fur/hair/feathers/natural fibers and used nylons, visit either Camp Bow Wow location or call (248) 583-9247.
Free General Museum Admission at the DIA to Active Miliary Personnel and Their Families
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Memorial Day through Labor Day, the DIA will be offering free general museum admission to active military personnel and their families as part of the Blue Star Museums Program and through a partnership of the National Endowment of the Arts and Blue Star Families. Visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums or www.dia.org for more information.
"Do the Zoo Thing"
Participating Detroit Area Pizza Hut Restaurants will be donating 20% of proceeds from the “True Zoo Family Deal for $19.99” to the Detroit Zoo, now through September 30, 2010. Pizza Hut is also sponsoring four festivals at the zoo this summer. For more information, be sure to check out www.DetroitZoo.org or visit your a local Detroit Area Pizza Hut location.
Northville Farmer's Market
Every Thursday from May 13 to October 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Starting Thursday, May 13 and continuing each Thursday until October 2, visit Northville Farmer's Market located on 7 Mile and Sheldon in Northville Downs parking lot from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 100 stalls of Michigan made and Michigan grown products. www.northville.org
Visit Taco Bell in Michigan to Help Humane Society
Pete Lyders owns 105 Taco Bell locations throughout Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan is partnering with 12 Humane Society’s to raise money for local shelters. Shelters rely on donations, volunteers and service fees. Each Humane Society has designed their own canister and will be placed in local Taco Bells. Pete has vowed to match all donations at the year’s end. $4500 has been raised so far in the last four months.
Weekly Afternoon Worship Service
Bridge the Gap Ministries will be hosting weekly worship service every Sunday at 4 p.m. The service is located in Sterling Heights on 16 1/2 Mile Road just west of Dodge Park Road. Call (586) 883-6075 for more information.
Speed Book Sharing at Detroit Public Library
The Detroit Public Library will be hosting speed book sharing from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. every second Tuesday. RSVP (313) 481-1366.
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