Life is short, and childhood is even shorter! Get some use out of that wooden swing set — it can be used to enhance your family traditions. Make something old new again for your child's spring or summer birthday by making the swing set the centerpiece for creating a themed birthday party. This is a unique twist to an outdoor kids’ celebration, but it’s perfect...
Mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, or big sisters are invited to bring their daughters (ages 7 - 17) for a fun-filled Mother & Daughter Weekend, May 18 - 20, at Camp Daggett. Cost is $150 for mother/daughter, plus $50 for each additional girl. Space is limited, and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Participants can expect a weekend of fun and...
Let the adventure begin!Saturday, April 28, 2012
Pond Hill Farm
- The famous Squash Rocket!
- 1:00-4:00 - Open House Style
- All activities are free, all ages are welcome.
- Come celebrate spring & learn about our new (free) Passport to Adventure (see previous passport on web…new to be released next week!)
- Activities: Hayrides, animal barn, trout pond & pond dipping activity w/...
Dark Sky Event
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Beach House, The Headlands, Mackinaw City
INTERNATIONAL DARK-SKY WEEK
Join us in celebrating this international event, which occurs each year during the week of April's New Moon (April 16-21, 2012). Students, families, teachers and all are invited to join us for an...
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Earth Journey at Raven Hill Discovery Center on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from Noon to 4 pm!
On Sunday, April 22nd, join friends and neighbors for an Earth Journey at Raven Hill to celebrate Earth Day. Between noon and 4 pm, visitors will be able to pick up a passport and walk the grounds at Raven Hill. Special Earth Journey t-shirts will be available for $6 each while supplies last. http://www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org/
Children and their parents and grandparents are invited to a free party in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day. The party will be Sunday, April 15, from 1:30-3 p.m. at Pleasantview Township Hall, 2982 S. Pleasantview Rd. Youngsters will plant seeds, color pictures and learn more about Michigan's state tree. All children attending will enjoy refreshments, receive a goody bag...
Group Hike
Saturday, April 21
Day before Earth Day
Section 4, 10:00 am
One way- 4.2 miles
(South Lark’s Lake Road To Robinson Road)
Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Pleasantview Township Hall located at the corner of Pleasantview and Stutsmanville Roads. http://northcountrytrail.org/hrb/Home.html
“Parents, it's time to get your kids outside and get out of their way.”
- Margaret DeRitter, Kalamazoo Gazette
- Margaret DeRitter, Kalamazoo Gazette
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