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    April 2015 - Issue 16
 In This Issue
We have NEW Household ID magnets at the Costick Center!

Pick up your magnet 
on your next visit.

Click the photo above to register for our summer camps.

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We want to hear about your experiences! Did one of our programs change your day? Change your outlook? Change your life?
Tell us your story today by emailing us at specialservices@fhgov.com.

Check out our most recent story here.
 
Farmington Hills Special Services will use stories for promotional purposes. You may be selected to win a $50 Special Services gift certificate!
 
Tell Us Your Story is
sponsored by
      
A3 Aquatics 

Red Cross
Lifeguard Classes
 


Become a certified lifeguard, or take a re-certification class during the month of April. Certifications are valid for two years.
Re-certification - $120 / New Certification- $250 

SESSION 4
Time: 10 am - 4:30 pm
Date: April 7 - 10
Activity: #214114-04 
 
SESSION 5
Time: 4 - 9 pm
Date: Fridays, April 24
and May 1
Activity: #214114-05

or

Time: 8 am - 4 pm
Date: Saturdays, April 25
and May 2
Activity: #214114-04 


To register for a session,
click here.

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Session 3
Swim Lessons

 

Our Session 3 swim lessons begin April 19. Register for private or regular sessions for all levels including Parent-Child, Preschool, Youth 1,2 and 3, and Adult.

 

Dates: Sunday, April 19 through Saturday, June 6 

Location: Costick Center Pool

   

For class times and pricing information, call
(248) 473-1834.

A2After School Program
After School Youth Center - Open House
 
Calling all graduating 4th graders! Come check out what the After School Program has to offer by going on a tour of each youth center, including the YMCA, Ice Arena, Jon Grant, and
Costick Center.  
 
For complete information and a chance to win a free Summer and After School Program registration, click here.
 

Date: Wednesday, May 6

Time: 4:30 pm

Location: Costick Center

Fee: $5 per person
(Pizza and pop included.)

  

For questions, call
(248) 473-1841.
 

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Spring Break

 

The After School Program centers will be closed for spring break starting Friday, April 3 and opening back up on Monday, April 13.

 

Happy spring
break everyone!
 

I1 Ice Arena 
Learn to Skate
Summer Classes

  

Learn to Skate classes for summer begin June 16. During this eight-week class, participants will get the opportunity to learn on every level from your first step on the ice to advanced Free Style.

 

Registration begins June 1.

 

Ages: 3 and up
Date: 
Tuesdays or Thursdays, June 16 through August 13

Time:
Tuesdays - 5:15 - 6:05 pm, or Thursdays - 10:30 - 11:20 am

Location: Farmington Hills
Ice Arena

 

For class times and registration forms,
click here
  

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19th Annual Ice Show

'Once Upon A Dream'

 

Purchase your tickets to this year's ice show. The Farmington Hills Figure Skating Club will showcase all of the skills they have learned.

 

Tickets can be purchased at the Ice Arena beginning April 25, or at the door on show days.

 

Date: Friday, May 8 and
Saturday, May 9

Time: May 8 - 7 pm,
May 9 - 4 pm

Location: Farmington Hills
Ice Arena

Ticket Pricing: Adults - $8 
Seniors (60+) - $6

Youth (K - 12) - $6
5 and under - Free

 

For more information,
call (248) 478-8800. 

Flip through our NEW Spring/Summer 
Activities Guide below! 

    

To register for summer programs, click here. 

E1  Employment 

Click on the photo below to see the current job openings for spring/summer.
 

C2 Cultural Arts 

 

Mary Poppins

   

The Farmington Hills Youth Theatre presents Mary Poppins. This musical has delighted Broadway audiences and has received seven TONY Awards, including Best Musical.


Performing for two weekends, this production is fun for all ages. Tickets are $10, children under three are free.

 

First Weekend

Date:  Friday, April 24 -
Sunday, April 26

Time: April 24 - 7 pm,
April 25 & 26 - 2 pm

Location: Costick Center Stage
 

Second Weekend

Date: Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3

Time: May 1 - 7 pm, 
May 2 & 3 - 2 pm

Location: Costick Center Stage

 

Click here to
purchase tickets
.

 

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 Festival of the Arts
 

Come celebrate the arts in our community! Festival of the Arts includes interactive art and fun for families. See over 200 pieces of artwork, activities for children, live entertainment, and
artist demonstrations.

 

For a complete schedule of events throughout the weekend, click here

 

Date: Thursday - Saturday, April 16 - 18
 
Location: Costick Center


 For more information,
call (248) 473-1859.

A1Adults 50  & Better
              
Tigers Opening
Day Party
 
Join us for a baseball themed variety show put on by The Heart of the Hills Players.
An indoor picnic will follow along with the Detroit Tigers game and festivities.
Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 11 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Costick Center
Fee: $6 / $8 after April 1

Register by April 1 in
Conway Hall.
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18 and Older
Yoga Classes
 
Get out of the cold and into the Costick Center for this new yoga class! Ease tensions and create inner awareness with this hour and a half class. 

Ages: 18+ 
Date: Tuesdays through April 14 or Saturdays through April 25
Time: Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm
Saturdays, 8 - 9:30 am 
Location: Costick Center
Fee: $49 / Non-Resident: $54
 Drop-In: $10

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Tai Chi
  
These exercise, meditation, and martial arts classes are beneficial for improvement of health and stress management.

For morning class information, click here.

For evening class information, click here.

For more information,
call (248) 473-1823.
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Click here for the Adults 50 & Better April issue of
The Messenger.
R1 Recreation

Kangaroo Kickers

 

Introduce your children to the sport of soccer. Focus will be on learning the game in a pressure-free environment.

 

Rainouts will be made up and children will need comfortable shoes for class.

 

Ages: 3 - 5

Date: Wednesdays, May 6 - June 3

Times: 3:30 - 4:20 pm, 4:30 - 5:20 pm, or 5:30 - 6:20 pm 

Location: Costick Center Fields

Fee: $60 / Non - Resident: $70

 

Register your child here.

 

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Summer Open
Shooting Hours


The uniquely designed open air Riley Archery Range includes eight shooting lanes, providing programs and shooting opportunities for people of all ages. Times will run from June 13 through August 8.


 Times:

Saturdays, 9 am - 12 pm, and
2 pm - 5 pm

Sundays, 11 am - 7 pm

Tuesdays, 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesdays, 11 am - 7 pm
 

Fees:

Adults - $6 per hour

Youth/Seniors - $5 per hour

*Equipment Rental (bow and 5 arrows) - $5 per hour
*You may also bring your own equipment.

 

The Riley Archery Range was made possible with support from the Riley Foundation, Panasonic, Safari Club International, ROWE Professional Services, and Michigan DNR. If you would like to donate to the Riley Archery Range, click here.

 

For more information about programs or equipment, call
(248) 477-1135.

Join the F2H Fit Challenge - it's FREE!
Each month, Special Services highlights a place, participant or program. This month, we're shining the light on:

Earth Day Celebration 
 
 
  Join us at Heritage Park for a night of entertainment, food, activities, and energy-saving fun. Featuring Joe Reilly and the Community Gardeners, and the Farmington Public Schools Green Team Showcase.
 
This Earth Day Celebration is in partnership with the Energy Prize competition, where Farmington Hills is in the running to receive a $5 million prize for being the most energy efficient city.

Bring the entire family to
this free event! Click the flyer above for more details.

Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 5 - 7:30 pm
Location: Heritage Park
Nature Center

C1 Community Events 

American Girl
Slumber Party 

  

 Bring your favorite doll, a sleeping bag, pillow, and wear your favorite PJs to the best slumber party ever!

 

Enjoy a movie with popcorn, and make a fleece sleeping bag for your doll.

 

Ages: 5 - 12

Date: Friday, May 8

Time: 6:30 - 9 pm

Location: Costick Center

Activity: #310546-01

Fee: $12 / Non - Resident: $17

 

Register your child here.

 

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Farmington Hills Archery Range Grand Opening

 

Join us on July 13 at the grand opening of the new Riley Archery Range in Heritage Park. There will be live shooting demos, games, prizes, and local vendors.


 This event is free to attend.

 

Date: Monday, July 13

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: Inside Heritage Park

Gc Farmington Hills Golf Club

 

The Farmington Hills Golf Club will be opening for the 2015 season on April 1. Visit the clubhouse to get new apparel or equipment today.

 

Don't forget to enjoy a nice meal at the Greek Islands Bar and Grille while you are there.

 

For weekly specials and tee time information, call
(248) 476-5910.

 

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Golf Lessons

 

 Sign up for golf lessons to have qualified instructors improve your game. Lessons are available for both beginner and intermediate players. A bucket of balls must be purchased per lesson.

Dates: April 20 through May 21
 Fee: $55 / Non-Resident- $65

For specific lesson dates and times, please call
(248) 476-5910.

S1 Special Interests 

Art on the Grand -
Save the Date!

     

Don't miss this wonderful art fair with a variety of artwork from over 100 artists. There will be food, children's activities, sidewalk shopping, and more.
 
Date: Saturday - Sunday,
June 6 and 7
Location: Downtown Farmington, right on Grand
River Avenue

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Splash Pad at
Heritage Park

 

Summer is just around the corner, and so is the opening of our splash pad! The Shark Shack will have new food options beginning this summer and, as always, admission to the splash pad is free.

 

Splash Pad Hours:
10 am  - 8 pm

Shark Shack Hours:
11 am - 8 pm

Park Hours:

8 am - Dusk

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Babysitter Training

 

Learn the basics of babysitting through this class before summer gets here. Each participant will receive a babysitter training handbook.

 

Dates: Saturdays, April 11 or April 18

Time: 9 am - 4 pm

Location: Costick Center

Fee: $50 / Non - Resident - $55 

 

Click here to register.

N1 Nature Center 

 

Full Moon

Friday Night Hikes

 

After the sun sets, Heritage Park comes alive! Join us to observe the night sky and listen for nocturnal animals. Full Moon Fridays begin in April and run through November.

 

Time: 8:30 - 9:30 pm 

Date: Friday, April 3

Activity: #311211-01 

Fee: $3 per person

 

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Homeschool Nature Program

 

Add science and nature to your child's education. Naturalist guides will lead hands-on experiences outdoors while exploring a different nature theme each week.

 

This is a drop-off program.

Register your child here.

 

Ages: 6 - 12

Date: April - May 19

Time: 1 - 2:30 pm

Location: Heritage Park Nature Center

Fee: $50 per child

Activity: #311263-01

 Have you been to the Farmington Community Library lately? Click their logo for events occurring in April.  

City of Farmington Hills | 28600 W. Eleven Mile Road |  specialservices@fhgov.com
(248) 473-1800 | http://www.fhgov.com

  Costick Center Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Wednesdays open until 7 pm