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Golf
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Farmington Hills
Special Services Department
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Click the photo above to register for summer camps. |
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
sponsored by
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 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 3 and 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: July 6 - August 6 or August 10 - September 10
Fee: $55
Non-Resident: $65
For specific lesson dates and times, please call
(248) 476-5910. |
Nature Center
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| Kids 'Gone Fishin' Day Join us for the 6th annual Kids 'Gone Fishin' Day! Children and parents will practice fishing and casting techniques. They will also receive their own rod and reel, tackle box, and snacks. Sunglasses, hat, and parental supervision required.
Click here to register by
July 20. Ages: 4 - 11
Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: 9 - 11 am, 10 am - 12 pm, or 11 am - 1 pm Activity: #310541-01, #310541-02, #310541-03 Location: Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve (10 Mile Rd, East of Inkster) Fee: $20 --------------------------------- 
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: June 15 - August 20 Times: All activities begin
at 2 pm Mondays: Story and
Scavenger Hunt Wednesdays: Nature Hike Thursdays: Science Experiment Register for these free programs here. |
Ice Arena
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| Public Skate Open skate times are available now through September. Click here for the July schedule. Fee: $3.50 / Non-Residents: $5 Skate Rental: $2.50 Reminder: The Ice Arena will be closed Saturday, July 4th. |
Join the F2H Fit Challenge - it's FREE!
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Flip through our Spring/Summer
Activities Guide below!
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Cultural Arts
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Theatre Camps
Whether it's exploring a famous artist, or learning facial expressions on the Farmington Players Barn stage, children will learn all about art, music, and theatre this summer! Register your child for a
step-by-step drawing camp, or an InterACT music camp! Most camps are for children ages five to 12. For camp information, click the image below. 
---------------------------------  Relax and enjoy fun-filled evenings of great music in the gorgeous surroundings of Heritage Park. All concerts are free to the public. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, or picnic dinner for family and friends. Location: Heritage Park Amphitheatre (In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved to the Costick Center.)
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Artist
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July 9
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Farmington Community Big Band |
July 23
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Howlin Mercy
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July 30
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Kari Homes & the
Modern Day Drifters
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Adults 50
& Better
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for
Ice Cream!
Join us in the Costick Center Courtyard for a cool treat. We will be serving up a delicious Sanders hot fudge cream puff. Tickets are available in Conway Hall.
Date: Thursday, July 30
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Conway Hall
Fee: $2 / $4 after July 27
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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 July 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 now 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 five arrows)
$5 per hour
*You may also bring your own equipment. For more information about times or equipment, call
(248) 477-1135. -------------------------------- Youth Soccer Register your child for this instructional program to help develop concepts of team play and individual soccer skills. This five-game schedule begins Saturday, September 12, with practices held once a week. Ages: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Fee: $65 / Non-Resident: $75 *Register your child here.
*Please be sure to choose the school that is closest to the family home when registering. ------------------------------------------- SAFE Softball Tournament & Picnic Sign up your team or 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 and fire truck tours, concessions, and Argos, the K-9 police dog.
Date: Saturday - Sunday, August 8 & 9 Time: Opening Ceremonies begin at 9 AM, August 8 Location: Founders Sports Park Click here for the team registration form. Click here for the event flyer. |
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After School Program
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Summer Youth Program
Youth members have had a great time enjoying the Spash Pad, playing basketball, volleyball, and growing their sunflower and vegetable garden this summer!
The After School Program ends Friday, August 14 with a trip to the Red Oaks Waterpark. For a list of field trips, click
here.
Please visit the Costick Center to sign up, or call
(248) 473-1800. |
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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: Heritage Park, the #1 Place to Take Your Kids in the Ann Arbor/Detroit area!  In a recent survey sent out
to over 25,000 KidsOutAndAbout subscribers, Heritage Park was voted the #1 place to take kids throughout the
Ann Arbor/Detroit area! The Farmington Hills Ice Arena came in at #20, and Heritage Park Nature Center was voted Favorite Nature Center. Click here for the full list. We are very proud to offer the community facilities and programs that kids and adults of all ages can enjoy. |
Community Events
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 Riley Archery Range
Grand Opening
Join us for the grand opening of the new Riley Archery Range at Heritage Park! There will be live shooting demos, games, prizes, vendors, and much more. Riley Archery Range provides programs for people of all ages and abilities. All equipment will
be provided. Date: Monday, July 13 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Heritage Park For more information on archery programs and facility rental, click here. -----------------------------
Pies on the Grand
Join us at the 12th annual blueberry pie extravaganza! Pies will be baked and sold at the Costick Center with proceeds going to support the Senior Transportation Division.
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Baking
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Tues & Wed
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July 14 & 15
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1:30 pm-
4:30 pm
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Selling
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Thur & Fri
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July 16 & 17
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9:30 am- 3:30 pm
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Don't miss the Pie
Eating Contest! Cheer on your favorite city employee in a no-hands, no silverware pie eating contest.
Location: Costick Center -
Conway Hall
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Thur
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July 16
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12:30 pm
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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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Special Interests
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| Safety Town This preschool education program helps teach everyday safety including police, fire, water, stranger, pedestrian safety and much more.
Children must bring a lunch including a drink. See what Safety Town is all about below.
Ages: 4 - 6
Date: July 6 - 10, 13 - 17, or
20 - 24
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Location: Farmington Community School
(30415 Shiawassee Road)
Fee: $120,
Non-Resident: $130
Activity: #311601-02 (6 - 10), #311601-03 (13 - 17), or #311601-04 (20 - 24)
Register your child here. |
Aquatics
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Swim Lessons -
Sessions 5 & 6
Our Session 5 swim lessons begin July 6. Register for private or regular sessions for all levels including Parent-Child, Preschool, Youth 1, 2, and 3, and Adult.
Session 6 begins July 24. Register for either session here. Location: Costick Center Pool
For class times and pricing, call
(248) 473-1834. ------------------------- Lifeguard Training - Session 9 There is one session left for the summer to become a certified lifeguard! You can also renew your current certification. Dates: Fridays, July 17 and 24 Time: 4 - 9 pm
and
Dates: Saturdays, July 18 and 25 Time: 8 am - 4 pm
Location: Costick Center Pool Fee: Recertification: $120 /
New Certification: $250 Call (248) 473-1834 for
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Click below to see the Farmington Community Library July events.
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