5 Things You Should Know This Weekend - May 4-6, 2012
Among many other weekend events, Democrats will caucus this weekend in Farmington and Farmington Hills.
The first weekend in May is always eventful in Farmington and Farmington Hills. In addition to Saturday activities like the Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market opening and South Farmington Baseball parade, here's what else you should know this weekend:
1. The weather
The National Weather Service is predicting a great weekend, with some clouds and temperatures in the mid-60s. To get there, we may have to get through some showers and thunderstorms today, when the high will be in the low 70s. Tonight's low will drop to around 50.
2. Full Moon Friday Hike
Bring the kids (ages 5 and older) to this walk through Heritage Park tonight. Gather at the Nature Discovery Center at 9 p.m.; cost is $3 per person. You'll need to register, by calling 248-477-7735.
3. Trees for Tomorrow
This day full of TREEriffic fun, with ReLeaf Michigan and SOCWA (Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority), starts at the Nature Discovery Center on Saturday at 9 a.m. Learn how to plant and care for trees, get landscaping and composting tips and purchase trees sold as a ReLeaf Michigan fundraiser. Everything's free; if you want to take a hay wagon ride (cost is $5) pre-register at https://recreg.fhgov.com or at the Costick Center.
4. Democrats caucus
Democrats will either cast a vote for incumbent President Barack Obama or remain uncommitted during Saturday caucuses at Farmington and Farmington Hills city halls. Registration is open between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., with voting no later than 11:05 a.m. You'll have to show proof of residence and be eligible to vote in November. Learn more in the event posting on our site.
5. Self-Defense Seminar
There's still time to register for this Saturday event, open to all women ages 11 and up at the Farmington YMCA. An $8 dollar registration fee will cover class supplies and also a tax deductible donation to be shared by HAVEN, an Oakland County crisis and counseling center for victims of domestic violence, and the Farmington Family YMCA’s youth and family programs. To register, call 248-473-1800.
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Heritage Park
25099 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI -
City of Farmington Hills Nature Discovery Center
24915b Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI -
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William M. Costick Activities Center
28600 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI -
City of Farmington Municipal Offices
23600 Liberty St, Farmington, MI -
City of Farmington Hills Municipal Offices
31555 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI -
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YMCA
28100 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
