5 Things You Should Know Today - May 30, 2012
Celebrate Michigan beer and wine, and help adults with developmental disabilities and local youth programs, this evening at Longacre House in Farmington Hills.
Today's weather may be a little cooler, but you can attend an event tonight that looks like a real heart-warmer. Here's what else you should know today:
1. The weather
Temperatures are expected to drop into the 60s today, under mostly sunny skies. The National Weather Service predicts a low tonight around 43.
2. Celebrating Michigan Beer & Wine benefit
This special tasting at the Longacre House is hosted by the Xemplar Club, Community Living Centers and Farmington Hills Youth and Family Services After-School Program. The fun starts at 5 p.m. today, with appetizers, entertainment, Michigan beers and wines, door prizes and more. Proceeds will provide support for youth programs and people with developmental disabilities. Cost is $25 per person; call 248-473-1841 to make a reservation.
3. Sun, Water & Seeds 4-H
This group of kids and adult volunteers learn about gardening, nutrition, food safety, cooking, entrepreneurship and more during weekly meetings on Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., at the Tollgate Center in Novi. Hands on gardening activities provide the produce for sale at farm stands. To learn more, call 248-956-0029 or write to sunwaterseeds@gmail.com.
4. Look ahead: Dr. Paws Pet Therapy orientation
Interested in starting your dog in pet therapy? Attend an informational meeting Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at Botsford Hospital. Before the meeting, visit www.drpaws.org to learn more and download forms, which will also be available at the event. Please don't bring your dog to this event. To learn more or to register, write to drpawspettherapy@aol.com.
5. Look ahead: Dog Park orientation
Dog owners who wish to use the new dog park on Shiwassee east of 9 Mile Road must attend this one-hour orientation session, offered at the Costick Center by Paws in the Hills volunteers. The dog park will be open to anyone who lives within the Farmington Public Schools district boundaries. Space is limited, and registration is required. Call 248-473-1800 to reserve your spot.
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Longacre House
24705 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI -
Community Living Centers
33235 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI -
Sun, Water & Seeds 4-H Club: Come Join the Fun!
Weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm–7:45 pm28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI -
Dr Paws Pet Therapy "Getting Started With Your Dog"
Botsford General Hospital (Classroom A/B in Admin & Ed. Bldg (across from the ER))
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Botsford General Hospital
28050 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills, MI -
Paws in the Hills Dog Park Orientation
William M. Costick Activities Center (Wexford B Conference Room) -
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William M. Costick Activities Center
28600 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI -
Farmington Public Schools Lewis Schulman Administrative Center
32500 Shiawassee Rd, Farmington, MI
