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Farmington Hills
Special Services Department
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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 [email protected].
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
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Special Interests
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Wizard of Oz Auditions Mark your calendars for the full stage production of the Wizard of Oz! Auditions are open to both beginners and experienced actors. For full audition information, click here. Date: Saturday - Sunday, September 12 and 13 Time: 12 - 5 pm (Saturday), and 1 - 6 pm (Sunday) Location: Costick Center For more details about auditions or tickets, click here or call (248) 473-1856. ---------------------------------------- Nature Preschool -
NEW with Art Classes New with the nature preschool classes this Fall will be art classes where children are encouraged to explore their creativity through drawing and painting. Little Trekkers, Ages 1 - 4 Activity: #114550-01/ 114550-02 Nature's Crafts, Ages 1 1/2 - 4 Activity: #114524-01 Boots n' Books, Ages 1 1/2 - 5 Drop-In Fee: $3/ person,
$9/ family of four Young Explorers, Ages 3 - 5 Activity: 114549-01 Little Davinci's Art Class, Ages 3 - 5 Activity: #180360-01/ 180360-02 |
 Farmington Hills Golf Club
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|  Grab your clubs and visit the Farmington Hills Golf Club! Be sure to stop by the clubhouse to get new apparel or equipment today. Don't forget to enjoy a nice meal at the Greek Islands Bar and Grill while you are there. Check out their menu here.
 For weekly specials and tee time information, call
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Golf Lessons - Session 4 Sign up for golf lessons and 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: August 10 -
September 10
Fee: $55 / Non-Resident: $65
For specific lesson dates and times, please call
(248) 476-5910. |
Ice Arena
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Learn to Skate The Fall 2015 Learn to Skate schedule will be available soon! Be sure to check here for more information. You can also check the Farmington Hills Special Services Department Facebook page for more information about the August Open House. |
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Flip through our NEW Fall/Early Winter
Activities Guide below!
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 To register for a program,
click here. |
Cultural Arts
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| Audition Workshop
The Farmington Hills Youth Theatre auditions are right around the corner for The Wizard of Oz! For singers or actors in grades
1 - 12 nervous about the audition process, this is a great rehearsal for the big day. Date: Saturday, August 29 Time: 1 - 4 pm Location: Costick Center Activity: #180420-02 Fee: $50 / Non-Resident: $55 ---------------------------------  Relax and enjoy fun-filled evenings of great music in the gorgeous surroundings of Heritage Park throughout August. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, or picnic dinner for family and friends. Dates: Thursdays,
throughout August Time: 7 pm Location: Heritage Park Amphitheatre
Fee: Free
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Artist
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Aug 6
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Sonic Freeway |
Aug 13
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Farmington Community Chorus |
Aug 20
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Kathy Kosins
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Aug 27
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L'USA
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Adults 50
& Better
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Newcomer Welcome Tour
We are welcoming newcomers from the Farmington Hills/ Farmington area who are 50 and better, for a tour of our facility.
This includes a packet of information about trips, classes, volunteer opportunities and much more. The tour also includes a coupon for a complimentary lunch and fitness class.
Date: Thursday, August 20
Time: 10 - 11 am
Location: Costick Center
Sign up at the Costick Center, or call
(248) 473-1830
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Have the Messenger emailed to you!
Click
here to sign up. Be sure to choose "Adults 50 & Better:
The Messenger".
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Click here for the Adults 50 & Better August issue of
The Messenger.
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Recreation
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 Riley Archery Range
Open Shooting Hours
The Riley Archery Range includes eight shooting lanes, providing shooting opportunities for people of all ages. Times run August 9 through November 29.
Times:
Saturdays, 9 am - 12 pm, and
2 - 5 pm Sundays, 9 am - 5 pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays,
11 am - 6 pm
(August - October)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays,
11 am - 5 pm (November)
Fees: Adults - $6 per hour Youth/Seniors - $5 per hour *Equipment Rental
(bow and five arrows)
$5 per hour
*You may also bring your own equipment. For more information about times or equipment, call
(248) 477-1135. ------------------------------------------- SAFE Softball Tournament & Picnic Cheer on your favorite City department team at the second annual SAFE (Suicide Awareness For Everyone) softball tournament and picnic. Family activities include a bounce house, police car and fire truck tours, concessions, and Argos, the K-9 police dog.
Time: Opening Ceremonies begin at 9 AM, Saturday, August 8 Location: Founders Sports Park Click here for the event flyer. |
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Click below to see the Farmington Community Library August events.
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Join the F2H Fit Challenge - it's FREE!
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Special Services Spotlight
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| Each month we highlight a place, participant or program. This month, we're shining the light on: Marshmallow Fly and Fry  Over 1,000 marshmallows will fall from the sky in Heritage Park! Collect the marshmallows and exchange them for goodies! Families can enjoy games or bring hot dogs and marshmallows to cook over the fire. They will also be available for purchase. Date: August 18 Time: 5 - 8 pm
Location: Heritage Park
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Community Events
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| Splash Bash Enjoy the splash pad in Heritage Park with the whole family! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Enjoy the fun bouncer and then settle down for the outdoor movie,
Big Hero 6, beginning at 8:30 pm. Date: Monday, August 24
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Location: Heritage Park
Fee: Free
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Come one, came all to the Family Funfest Carnival, August 20-23 at Founders Sports Park! Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled weekend of food, games, and carnival rides. Admission and parking are free.
Click
here to print off a coupon for savings on tickets and wristbands!
For more information,
call (248) 473-1800.
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Nature Center
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| STEM Leadership Experience Students ages 13 - 17 are gaining college-level lab and field experience this summer with STEM professionals to explore how these disciplines will help solve tomorrow's environmental issues. Due to the overwhelming popularity of this program, registration is full for 2015. Please keep an eye out for 2016 information through this newsletter! For more information about the STEM Leadership Experience, click here. --------------------------------- 
Free Summer Programs
Enjoy a summer afternoon at the Nature Center with a story, nature hike, or fun science experiment! Activities are free and designed for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and donations are always accepted.
Dates: Now through August 20 Times: All activities begin at 2 pm Mondays: Story and Scavenger Hunt Wednesdays: Nature Hike Thursdays: Science Experiment Register for these free
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After School Program
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Farmington Elks Donate to Summer Youth Program
The Farmington Elks chose the Special Services After School and Summer Drop-In program as the recipient of their Gratitude Grant! They presented the Youth and Family Division with a $2,000 check, which will go towards their tutoring and outdoor nature programs.
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Summer Drop-In
Whether it's a fieldtrip to Motown Hitsville USA and Hard Rock Café, or just having a great time outside playing volleyball, and keeping cool at the splash pad, the kids of the Summer Drop-In program are having a fun-filled time!
The young entrepreneur Youth Members ran a very successful lemonade stand with a little help from the staff. They will be celebrating their financial earnings with a pizza party and items that will go towards the
After School Youth Center.
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Aquatics
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 Session 7 Swim Lessons
Our Session 7 swim lessons begin August 3. Register for all levels including parent-child, Preschool, Youth 1, 2, and 3,
and Adult. Find a session, and register here. Location: Costick Center Pool
------------------------- Swimming Stroke Clinics Youth swimmers can work with swim coaches to learn correct form and stroke technique for each
individual stroke. Dates: Wednesdays,
August 5, 12, and 19 Time: 1 - 2 pm
Location: Costick Pool Fee: $5 / Non-Resident: $6
Register for a stroke clinic here. |
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