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We have NEW Household ID magnets at the Costick Center!
Pick up your magnet on your next visit.
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 Farmington Hills
Special Services Department
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Adult Softball
Swing into spring with the classic game of softball. All leagues play one night per week. Open to residents and non-residents. Ages: 18+ Registration:
Returning team registration begins
Monday, January 12. New team registration begins
Wednesday, January 21 ---------------------------------------- Gymnastics Help build your child's strength and self confidence by registering them in a gymnastics class. Taught by the Gym-Baz Company, your child will experience parallel bars, uneven bars, balance beam, vaulting horses, as well as tumbling skills and floor exercises. Classes will be at the Costick Center. Different levels include Pre School, Beginner, Advanced Beginner, and Intermediate. Ages: 3-18 Date: Friday, February 13 - March 27
(No class Feb 27 and Mar 20) Time: Class times vary. Location: Costick Center - Dublin Gym Fee: $70 / Non-Resident: $80 Click here to search
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Fitness Motivators
Kick off your new year by getting into shape! Z-Box Fitness, All Level Boot Camp, Zumba, and Cardio Boxing classes begin the week of January 12.
Ages: 18+
Date: Classes begin Monday, January 12
Location: Costick Center
Click here to check available class times and pricing information.
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Daddy Daughter Butterfly Ball
Calling all dads! Do you have a daughter that likes to dress up and dance? Treat her to a night she will always remember at the Costick Center's
Butterfly Ball.
Dance the night away with music from a DJ and enjoy refreshments. Professional photos will be available for purchase.
Date: Friday, February 6 and
Saturday, February 7
Time: 7 - 8:30 pm (both days)
Location: Costick Center
Fee: $18 /couple - $9 each additional daughter
Non-Residents: $23 /couple - $9 each additional daughter
Call (248) 473-1800 to reserve your spot by January 26.
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Have you been to the Farmington Community Library lately? Check out their current events and programs here. 
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Aquatics
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2015 Open Swim Hours
These hours begin January 2
and go through June 12.
Mon &
Wed
| 6:30 -
8 am
| Noon -
2 pm
| 4:30 - 6:30 pm
| 7:30 - 9 pm
| Tue &
Thur
| 6:30 -
9 am
| Noon -
1 pm
| 4:30 -
6 pm
| 8 - 9 pm
Lap Swim
Only
| Fri
| 6:30 -
8 am
| Noon -
1 pm
| 4:30 -
8 pm
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| Sat
| 7:30 -
9 am
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1: 30 pm
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3:30 pm
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Swim passes are available:
Individual: 10 swims; 1 hour - $25
Seniors: 10 swims; 1 hour - $20
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Adults 50 & Better
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Travel Show
Join the 50 & Better tour providers to preview summer and fall travel opportunities. Learn all about the great packages for both local and long-distance trips. Registration and payment for trips will be accommodated immediately after the presentation.
Date: Tuesday, January 13
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Costick Center
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Yoga for 18 and Over
Get out of the cold and in to the Costick Center for this new yoga class! Ease tensions and create inner awareness with this hour and a half class.
Ages: 18+
Date: Tuesday, January 6 - February 17
Time: 7 - 8:30 pm
Location: Costick Center
Activity: #230610-01
Fee: $49 / Non-Resident: $54
Drop-In: $10
Register for this class here.
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Click below for the Adults 50 & Better January issue of
The Messenger.
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Flip through our NEW Winter/ Early Spring Activities Guide below!
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To register for winter classes or programs, click here.
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Help the City of Farmington Hills/Farmington to receive the Georgetown University Energy Prize worth $5 million! 
We invite you to attend the Kick Off Event on Wednesday, January 14 featuring Dave Rexroth, Jack Lessenberry, and American Idol runner-up Jena Irene!
Click here for ticket information.
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After School Program
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Crescendo Detroit
The Crescendo Music Program is ready to begin again and welcomes Power Upper Elementary and East Middle School students to come join this new pilot program at the Jon Grant After School Center.
This unique music group will be bringing their talents to teach and share with our youth.
No experience necessary.
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays,
January 13 - April 30
Time: 3:30 - 5 pm
Location: Jon Grant Youth Center
For more information about Crescendo Detroit, click here.
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After School Youth
Center Program
This program invites all Farmington Hills / Farmington residents in grades 5 - 8 to become members of the Youth Center Program. You can sign up at the Costick, Ice Arena, or Jon Grant Centers to have your photo ID card made.
$50 for the entire school year provides transportation from your school by Farmington Public School buses to one of the Youth Center locations. Your son/daughter must be picked up on or before 5:30 at any Youth Center.
For questions, call (248) 473-1841
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Nature Center
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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
Ages: 6 - 12
Date: Tuesdays, January 6 - March 3
Time: 1 - 2:30 pm
Location: Heritage Park Nature Center
Activity: 211263
Register here.
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Nature Pre School
These classes are designed to teach fundamentals and basic techniques while developing new skills and improving self image. All classes are held at the Heritage Park Day Camp Building.
Little Trekkers - Ages 1 - 4
Children and adults will explore a new nature theme each week. Enjoy story time and an art project to take home. Please dress for the weather. (Parents must stay.)
Activity: #214548-01 / #214548-03
Nature's Little Artist - Ages 1 1/2 - 4
Explore the natural world of art with your child. A variety of painting techniques and crafts will be used to create masterpieces. (Parents must stay.)
Activity: #214524-01
Boots N' Books - Ages 1 1/2 - 5
A Naturalist will connect nature with our story time and hike. Families will go on a short outdoor hike that will bring the story to life. Dress for the weather and don't forget to wear your boots!
Drop-In Fee: $3 p/person
$9 p/family of 4
Young Explorers - Ages 3 - 5
Children will explore a different nature theme each week, as they hike and investigate along the trails of Heritage Park. Since this is a drop-off program, please send them with a snack and water.
Activity: #214565-01
For class times and information,
click here.
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Owl Prowls
Experience a guided hike through Heritage Park in search of owls and other nocturnal animals! Listen for owl calls and find out what makes them expert hunters.
Please dress for the weather.
Pre-registration required.
Ages: All Ages
Date: Friday, January 9 and 16
Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
Location: Heritage Park Nature Center
Fee: $5 per person
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Ice Arena
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National Skating Month
Open House
Join us at the ice arena for a fun filled day of skating, snacks and giveaways! In recognition of National Skating month, open skate and skate rental will be free for all participants.
The Farmington Hills coaching staff will also be available to help any skaters who may need assistance on the ice.
Date: Saturday, January 31
Time: 11:30 am - 12:50 pm
Location: Farmington Hills Ice Arena
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Learn to Skate - Session V
Learn to Skate classes offer the opportunity to learn on every level from your first step on the ice to advanced Free Skating.
Taught by qualified professionals, these 6-week classes meet once a week for a combined 25-minute class and a 25-minute supervised practice time.
Fee: $85 / Non-Resident: $90
Register at the Ice Arena or call
(248) 478-8800 for more information.
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Special Services Spotlight
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Happy New Year! We would like to share some winter activities from our department:
January is the time to decide what you or your children should try out next! Check out the following divisions for what they offer during the winter.
1. The Recreation Division will help get you and your kids more physically fit. New sessions begin for swimming, fitness, gymnastics, dance, karate, and nature preschool.
2. Our Adults 50 & Better program can bring you peace of mind through involvement in the Meals on Wheels program or SENEX program for people with dementia.
3. The Nature Center and our parks provide the opportunity to help you relax by taking a stroll on the trails or experiencing a nature program such as Inside Out.
4. The Ice Arena has Learn to Skate classes for beginners or advanced students beginning this month.
5. Interested in some winter golf? The Farmington Hills Golf Club has their Chili Golf Open - you won't want to miss it!
6. Our Cultural Arts Division provides the opportunity to expand your creative horizons in theatre, dance, drawing, and painting classes. Auditions for Mary Poppins begins mid-January.
Special Services can provide what you need when it comes to the health of you and your family!
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Community Events
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Inside Out
Spend an evening outside-inside as we bring the great outdoors inside. Activities include indoor nature hikes, fun bouncer, live animal show, animal furs, hands-on nature activities and so much more.
Ages: All Ages
Date: Friday, January 23
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Location: Costick Center
Activity: #210542
Fee: $8 / $13 Non-Resident
Register your family here for a
fun-filled time.
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Coldest Celebration In Town
Join us for a frozen themed morning complete with freezing fun games, a cool craft, and warm up with a mug of hot chocolate and a delicious snack.
Date: Saturday, January 24
Time: 10 - 11:30 am
Location: Longacre House
Fee: $10 per person
Non-Resident: $15 per person
Activity: #210562
Register here to reserve your spot.
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Chili Golf Open
This event is a great way to break up the winter blues. Visit the Farmington Hills Golf Club and enjoy a round of winter golf, chili, and hot dogs. Prizes will also be available.
Ages: 12+
Date: Saturday, January 31
Time: 10 am
Location: Farmington Hills Golf Club
Activity: #217003-01
Fee: $25
Sponsored by LOC Credit Union. Deadline to register here by January 23.
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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 - in a letter, or a line or two - and you just might become part of our next marketing campaign.
Check out one of our stories here.
We would LOVE to hear your story!
Farmington Hills Special Services will use stories for promotional purposes. You may be selected to win a $50 Special Services gift certificate!
Sponsored by
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Cultural Arts
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Audition Workshop
With the upcoming production of Mary Poppins, this workshop allows participants to get prepared for the audition process. Participants will be divided in to groups and enjoy exercises led by regional actors.
Grades: 1 - 12
Date: Saturday, January 10
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Location: Costick Center
Fee: $50 / Non-Resident: $55
Activity: #280425-01
Register your child here.
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Mary Poppins Auditions
This Broadway musical is coming to Farmington Hills, and is looking for beginner and experienced actors in grades 1 - 12. There is no fee to audition, and you must bring a recent school photo.
Date: Saturday and Sunday,
January 17 and 18
Time: Saturday: Noon - 5 pm,
Sunday: 1 - 6 pm
Location: Costick Center
For audition questions and information, call (248) 473-1859.
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See what happens in Heritage Park during the winter months!
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Join the F2H Fit Challenge - it's FREE!
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