Find out what happens when man is pitted against beast during "Human vs. Nature" at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Oakwoods Metropark in Huron Township. A $2 fee applies.
"Tadpoles" ages 2 to 5 will explore "Something Fun" at 10 a.m. Aug. 2 for a $4 fee, while "Nature Nuts" ages 6 to 10 will become one with nature during "Tree-mendous" at 10 a.m. Aug. 2 for a $4 fee.
Get a close-up look at birds of prey, including the nature center's new resident red-tailed hawk, during "Hunters in the Sky" at 2 p.m. Aug. 2 for $2 a person.
Reel in some fun during a "Fishing Fun Camp" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 5-8 for children ages 8 to 15. The fee is $75 a child and $60 for each additional child.
Preregistration and vehicle entry permits are required for all the programs. To sign up, call 1-734-782-3956.
Journey into the past during "Archaeology Sunday" at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Marshlands Museum and Nature Center of Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown Township.
Wear old clothes and bring gloves and a flat trowel to take part in a dig on an old house site.
"Like the Night — Bats & Beasties of the Moonlight" at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow will feature a special program by Rob Mies of the Organization for Bat Conservation.
Examine a flying fox and a brown bat during the program, then go on an evening park walk to find other nighttime critters. A $5 fee applies.
Create a full-color wildflower T-shirt during "Make It at the Marsh — Wild Idea T-shirt Printing" at 2 p.m. Sunday. Bring a white or light-colored T-shirt and $2.
Children ages 7 to 17 can tee up with golf lessons from The First Tee of Detroit during a three-day golf camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18 to 20.
Students will learn putting, chipping, pitching and full swing, as well as rules, safety and etiquette of the game for $110.
Aspiring golfers also get a hat and T-shirt, daily snacks and an identification card. No golfing experience is required.
Preregistration and vehicle entry permits are required for all programs. To register, call 1-734-379-5020 or 1-800-477-3189.
Fans of author Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" saga can join a "Breaking Dawn" party next Friday at Barnes & Noble, 3120 Fairlane Drive, Allen Park, in celebration of the fourth and final book in the series, "Breaking Dawn."
Fans are invited to come in costume for a night of photo opportunities, themed activities, costume and trivia contests and crafts.
The store will stay open late to sell the latest tome when it officially goes on sale at midnight.
The city of Southgate will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a Founder's Day Picnic and Family Fun Day from 1 to 10 p.m. Aug. 2 at City Hall, 14400 Dix-Toledo Road.
Live music from Vocal Point, My Three Friends and The Downriver Community Band will highlight the day.
Children's games will be featured during "Kid-O-Lympics" from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., and a pie-eating contest, face painting and 50-cent hot dogs, pop ice cream and chips also are part of the fun.
A Golf Ball Drop at 6 p.m. features a $1,000 prize, and the historical house will be open for tours.
Watch an excerpt from The Southgate Community Players' production of "Seussical Jr." then settle in for the movie "Grease" on an outdoor screen at dusk.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Tea lovers can get a taste of "Tea Time in Paradise," a fund-raiser for the Taylor Conservatory Foundation," from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Taylor Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
Enjoy a light, tropical lunch and a variety of hot and iced teas, frozen drinks and desserts in a lush setting.
Stroll through the open-air conservatory, watch hula dancers from Ballet Americana and listen to a presentation from the Michigan Orchid Society.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 12 and younger. Seating is limited.
Send checks to Taylor Conservatory Foundation, P.O. Box 1903, Taylor, MI 48180 or call 1-313-295-1736 for more information.
The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber's 2008 Grub Crawl is set for 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5 and features 10 restaurants.
Participants will be assigned a starting restaurant where they will exchange tickets for an official Grub Crawl T-shirt.
Shuttles will transport diners to Three Nick's Taproom, Carrabba's Italian Grille, Charlie's Chophouse, Famous Dave's, Hooters, Little Daddy's Coney Island, Malarkey's Irish Sports Pub, Mallie's Sports Bar & Grill, Orleans Steakhouse, The Rhapsody and Texas Roadhouse.
Tickets are $20 a person or $18 a person for groups of 10 or more. Buy tickets at 1-734-284-6000 or www.swccc.org.
Relax with music or a movie at Willow Metropark in Huron Township.
Kaleidoscope will play Top 40 hits from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 2, and "Movies in the Park" will feature a family-oriented movie at dusk Aug. 9.
Bring a blanket or chair for the movie. Food and beverages will be available at the concession area.
Both programs are free except for the vehicle entry permit required to enter the metropark.
For more information, call 1-800-477-3182 or 1-734-697-9181 or visit www.metroparks.com
The first-ever WHFR Record Show is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow in the ASCC Building at Henry Ford Community College, 5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn.
Thousands of records, CDs, videos and other music memorabilia will be for sale, along with specialty items such as notebooks and jewelry made from recycled records and handmade rock 'n' roll nightlights.
Special giveaways, contests and hourly door prizes round out the event.
Admission is $1 to $5 on a sliding scale throughout the day.
Find out more at www.whfr.fm.
Give your grill a rest and join the second annual Bow Wow Burger Bash to benefit The Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Dearborn Tavern, 22145 Outer Drive.
Tickets are $10 and include a burger, fries, coleslaw and a beverage. Live entertainment will include Graveside Manner, Eric Shaver and Where's My Limo, with Soodles the Clown providing face painting and balloon art.
Purchase tickets at the door or in advance by calling 1-313-943-2697 or visiting the shelter at 2661 Greenfield Road, Dearborn.
Soak up some culture at the fifth annual Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair, set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 and noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 10 in Loranger Square at East First and Washington streets.
More than 50 artists from across the Midwest will sell their creations, and a Children's Corner will feature face painting and children's art projects.
Meanwhile, the annual River Raisin Jazz Festival will be in swing both days at St. Mary's Park. A free shuttle service will run between both events.
Greenfield Village in Dearborn is offering a host of programs and activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Model T.
Activities include Model T rides, a Model T medley concert, an old car festival and presentations about Henry Ford's life and achievements.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $19 for senior citizens ages 62 and older and $14 for children ages 5 to 12. Children younger than age 5 are admitted free.
In conjunction with the centennial anniversary, "Lunch and 'T' at the Henry Ford Estate" will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow and Aug. 30.
Enjoy a commemorative tour of Henry Ford's powerhouse and garage, view his vehicles and get an in-depth look at a 1916 running Model T, along with lunch in the historic Tea House in Clara's Rose Garden.
The cost is $25. Call 1-313-593-5590 to reserve a spot.
Model T owners can show off their Tin Lizzies during "Visit Greenfield Village with your Model T" from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sept. 28.
A special ticket package will provide car owners with two village admissions, access to drive and park their Model T in the village, $20 in fun money, a commemorative gift and a photo opportunity.
The event is open to Model T's of any year and individuals or clubs of up to 75 cars.
For more information, call 1-313-982-6001.
Henry Ford Community College is offering free planetarium shows Tuesdays in the science building on HFCC's main campus, 5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn.
Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and close at show time.
Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, and no latecomers will be admitted for safety reasons.
No reservations are required. Call 1-313-845-9628 for more information.
Guided walking tours of Detroit are offered by Preservation Wayne at 10 a.m. Saturdays through September.
Tour downtown Detroit, Eastern Market, Midtown or the Cultural Center. An Auto Heritage Tour is offered on the first and third Saturdays of each month.
Visit www.preservationwayne.org or call 1-313-577-3559 for more details.
"SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure" is docked through Sept. 1 at The New Detroit Science Center.
Dive into the search, recovery and conservation process of deep-ocean treasure and artifacts.
Priceless historical artifacts from the SS Republic, the greatest shipwreck treasure of the Civil War era, are on display.
Visitors also can pilot a real robot submersible, learn pirate lore and battle the forces of nature in a 75-mph hurricane tube.
Tickets are $15.95 for adults and $13.95 for senior citizens and children. General museum admission is included, and discounted group rates are available. For group reservations, call 1-313-577-8400.
Also showing is the IMAX feature, "Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs," a journey back to the age of the great pharaohs, detailing why mummification was so important to ancient Egyptians.
Tickets are $11.95 for adults and $10.95 for children and senior citizens. Call 1-313-577-8400 for more information.
The New Detroit Science Center is at 5020 John R.
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