Bring your tiny tots out to look for butterflies during ìMonarchs and Munchkinsî at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Oakwoods Metropark in Huron Township. A $3-per-person fee applies.
Enjoy a quiet trip through the Huron River marshlands during "Evening Canoe Tours" at 4 and 6 p.m. tomorrow. The fee is $3 a person or $40 per group.
"Eight-legged Freaks" will be the theme of Homeschool Monday at 10 a.m. Monday for a $3 fee.
Preregistration and vehicle entry permits are required for all the programs. To sign up, call 1-734-782-3956.
Children in kindergarten through third grade can explore nature and history during "Muskrat Club — First Work, Then Play" at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Marshlands Museum and Nature Center of Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown Township.
Participants can take a "time machine ride" to experience what it was like growing up in the area long ago. A $2 fee applies.
Take a "Sunday Sunset Stroll" at 6:30 p.m. Sunday to experience the park's natural environment in a whole new light for a $2 fee.
"Sketchpad Pals" meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Thursday to explore artistic talents using nature as a guide, along with a trained artist.
The class is open to children ages 5 to 12 for a $15 fee.
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.
Visit your local metropark for "Senior Appreciation Day" on Wednesday.
Park entry will be free, and boat launching fees will be waived at Kensington, Lake Erie, Metro Beach and Stony Creek metroparks.
Special offers and activities for senior citizens ages 62 and older include two-for-one golf at the par-3 golf course at Lower Huron Metropark; a free bucket of balls at the driving range and two-for-one golf at Lake Erie Metropark; and a free bucket of balls at the driving range, one-hour free bicycle or boat rental and free pool entry at Willow Metropark.
Call 1-734-477-3182 for more information.
Relax with a movie at Willow Metropark in Huron Township.
"Movies in the Park" will feature a family-oriented movie at dusk tomorrow.
Bring a blanket or chair. Food and beverages will be available at the concession area.
The program is 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 St. Frances Cabrini Festival promises food, games and fun today through Sunday at the church, 9000 Laurence, Allen Park.
Try your luck in the Vegas tent, join the horseshoe tournament or take a quad bungee jump.
Hourly 50/50 drawings will be held and a $12,000 grand prize is up for grabs.
Entertainment includes Steve King and the Dittilies from 7 to 11 p.m. today; the Kielbasa Kings from 3 to 6 p.m. tomorrow followed by 7 Million Jigawatts from 7 to 11 p.m.; and Misty Blues from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday followed by the Sun Messengers from 5 to 9 p.m.
Festival hours are 5 to 11 p.m. today, 3 to 11 p.m. tomorrow and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
The 60th annual Polish Festival runs next Friday through Aug. 17 at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 18858 Huron River Drive, New Boston.
The free event features ethnic food, rides, games, a craft show, music and raffles.
Lake perch dinners will be offered at 4 p.m. next Friday and festivalgoers can nosh on roast beef dinners at 4 p.m. Aug. 16. Chicken dinners will fill hungry bellies at noon Aug. 17.
Entertainment includes performances by The Reflections from 7 to 11 p.m. next Friday; Duane Malinowski from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16; and Pan Franek from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 followed by The Kielbasa Kings from 5 to 9 p.m.
For more details, call 1-734-753-5268.
The 36th annual Polish Festival takes over Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2609 10th Street, Wyandotte, Aug. 22 to 24.
Enjoy Polish music, food, a game tent, hourly 50/50 raffles and dancing during the free event.
A grand raffle features a $20,000 first prize.
Music runs from 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 22 and features Stas Golanka & the Chicago Masters as well as Jimmy K & the Ethnic Jazz. Fish fry dinners at 4 p.m. cost $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 12 and younger.
Kenny Konopka's Polka CafÈ is on tap Aug. 23, along with Stephanie Pietrzak, Eddie Blazonczyk & the Versatones, Glass Town Sound and Echos of Poland dancers. Roasted chicken dinners at 3 p.m. are $8 for adults and $4 for children.
The PRCU Rogalin Polish Dancers show off their moves Aug. 24 followed by Dyna Brass, Stephanie Pietrzak and Eddie Blazonczyk & the Versatones. Roast beef dinners will be available at 1 p.m. for $9 adults and $4 for children.
Call 1-734-284-9135 or visit www.ourladyofmountcarmel.org for more.
Check out some sweet rides during "Cruzin' in the Park Swap Meet and Car Event" at Lower Huron Metropark near Belleville on Aug. 22 to 24.
Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods will be on display.
Other events include a swap meet, charity pancake breakfast and the Pat Marshall Memorial Cruise.
Raffles, 50/50 drawings, car contests and a coloring contests round out the fun.
Food and beverages will be sold during the event. Visit www.cruzinthepark. com for more information.
Enjoy the "Dog Days of Summer" and let your pooch make a splash from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Kennedy Aquatic Center, 3101 West Road, Trenton.
There is a limit of one dog per handler and a $5 per dog fee applies. Spectators without pets are welcome for a $5 fee.
Registration will run from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dogs must be licensed, and owners must have proof of vaccinations, including rabies and bordetella.
Contests for best doggie swim suits, owner-pet look-alikes and more will be held. Games will include fetch in the water, a farthest jump competition and more.
Dr. Gregory Raspbury of Village Animal Healthcare will be on hand to provide veterinary information, and a host of pet organizations will offer information and merchandise.
Give your dog a "Splish Splash Doggie Bath" until 4 p.m. for a donation to The Information Center's "Helping Angels" program.
For more information about the event, call 1-734-675-7300.
The 44th annual St. Alfred Parish Fall Festival is set for Sept. 12 to 14 at the church, 9500 Banner, Taylor.
Ethnic dinners, 50/50 drawings, a Vegas tent, games, rides and face painting are part of the free festival.
Country music radio station 99.5 WYCD-FM will broadcast live from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12.
Entertainment includes The Reflections from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 12; Legend the Band from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 13 followed by 56 Daze from 7 to 11 p.m.; Polka Party from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 followed by Steve King & the Dittilies from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
A Polish Mass is set for noon Sept. 14 in the big tent.
Call 1-313-291-6464 for more details.
Soak up some culture at the fifth annual Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair, set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday 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. 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.
The 2008 Great Detroit Skate Reunion will roll through downtown at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, beginning at Karras Bros. Tavern, 225 Joseph Campau.
Thousands of skaters from across southeast Michigan will glide 10 to 12 miles through the city.
Skaters should wear protective equipment. The event is not for beginning skaters; participants must be able to skate and stop under control.
In the event of rain, the skate will be held Thursday. For more information, call 1-313-259-2767.
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.
"So You Think You Can Dance" boogies its way into Joe Louis Arena at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25.
Tickets for the tour, which features the top 10 finalists from the reality TV show, are $37.50, $47.50 and $54.50.
Purchase online at www.olympiaentertainment.com, at the Joe Louis and Fox Theatre box offices and Ticketmaster locations.
Call 1-248-645-6666 to charge tickets.
The Disney Channel comes to life with "Playhouse Disney Live!" at The Palace of Auburn Hills at noon and 3 p.m. Oct. 26.
Favorite characters from four shows in the channel's popular Playhouse Disney program block — "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Little Einsteins," "Handy Manny" and "My Friends Tigger & Pooh" — will entertain preschoolers and parents alike.
Tickets are $40, $29, $24 and $19. Purchase them at www.palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE Energy Music Theatre box offices and all Ticketmaster locations. Charge orders by phone at 1-248-645-6666.
The holiday favorite "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" returns to Detroit for six performances Nov. 21 to 23 at Joe Louis Arena.
The stage spectacular, featuring the famous Rockettes, has been redesigned for larger venues.
Tickets for groups of 10 or more are on sale. Call 1-313-471-3099 for more information.
Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, holds a drop-in chess game from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Find new and challenging opponents and pick up a move or two.
Call 1-734-246-8357 for more information.
Heritage Decorative Artists of Southeast Michigan, a chapter of the International Society of Decorative Painters, meets bimonthly at the Westfield Activities Center, 2700 Westfield Road, Trenton.
The group shares ideas and new painting techniques in addition to sponsoring painting seminars with well-known teachers. All levels of painters are welcome.
For more information, call Debi Keeling at 1-734-422-9382 or visit www.heritagedecorativeartists.com.
The Downriver Council for the Arts, 20904 North Line Road, Taylor, has a book club, which meets from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.
Snacks are provided, and donations are accepted. To learn more, call 1-734-287-6103 or e-mail dc4arts@cs-net.net.
Take a tour of the Henry Ford Estate-Fair Lane on the campus of the University ofMichigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Road.
Tours are at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
The price is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors 62 and older and $6 for children ages 5-12. Children 4 and younger get in free.
Call 1-313-593-5590 for details.
See the birthplace of the Model T with a tour of the historic Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, 461 Piquette, Detroit.
Walk the same floors as Henry Ford, the Dodge brothers, James Couzens and other auto pioneers, where the first 10,000 Tin Lizzies were manufactured before the advent of the assembly line.
A National Historic Landmark, the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month through October. Admission is $10, with free admission for ages 16 and younger.
Tours for groups of 10 or more are available by appointment. Call 1-313-872-8759 for reservations. For directions, visit www.tplex.org.
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