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📊 May 2025 Family Coalition Meeting Slides – Family Fun on a Budget

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📊 May 2025 Family Coalition Meeting Slides – Family Fun on a Budget

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This slide deck captures everything we covered at our May meeting: survey results, top family concerns, how those connect to the 5 Protective Factors, planning for next year, and tons of ideas for free and low-cost summer fun. Use it as a resource or to catch up if you missed the meeting!

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2025-05 May Family Coalition Meeting Presentation (16:9) Family Fun on a Budget

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Check out this Presentation designed by Account, GSL.

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Parks and Playgrounds in Livingston County

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Parks and Playgrounds in Livingston County

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Parks and Playgrounds in Livingston County - Great Start Livingston

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Brighton Brighton Recreation Area/ 6360 Chilson Road/ Howell, MI 48843 Genoa Township Park/ 2911 Dorr Rd/ Brighton, MI 48114 Huron Meadows Metropark/ 8765 Hammel Road/ Brighton, MI 48116 Island Lake Recreation Area/ 6301 Kensington Rd/ Brighton, MI 48116 Brighton Imagination Station/ 448 Mill Pond Lane/ Brighton, MI 48116 Fowlerville Fowlerville Community Park/ 425 N. Grand […]

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Downtown Chelsea on Thursday nights has sights and sounds.  Sidewalk chalk, bubbles, family friendly.  Free snow cones and popcorn.

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Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights | Chelsea Michigan | chelseamich.com

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Welcome to Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights in Chelsea, Michigan! PRESENTED BY RICK TAYLOR | REINHART REALTORS Thursdays from June 5-July 31, 2025 fro ...

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With a library card from the Pinckney Library, families can borrow:

Sport Port, youth sports equipment

Seeds from the Seed Library

Michigan Activity Pass (MAP)

Audio books for kids in various formats including: Vox Books (reader is attached, all  you need are headphones), books on cd, as well as Playaways (audio book MP3 player, all you need is headphones)

DVDs

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Pinckney Community Public Library | Welcome to the Pinckney Community Public LIbrary

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Need a large print version of a book our library doesn't have? Desperately want to watch a B-movie sci-fi flick from the 1950s but can't find it on the shelves?
See if you can get it from one of over 450 others libraries in the MeLCat system by clicking above.

Looking for ancestry information? How about a new career for yourself? What if you just want to check out an eBook or an online magazine?
The library's free online services are available 24/7 from the comfort of your home.

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Need a large print version of a book our library doesn't have? Desperately want to watch a B-movie sci-fi flick from the 1950s but can't find it on the shelves? See if you can get it from one of over 450 others libraries in the MeLCat system by clicking above.

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Library of Things collection

Seed Library

Variety of monthly programs for all ages

Scavenger hunt and coloring pages

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Join us for an open-ended playtime with lots of fun baby toys and time for the parents to chat! For 6-month-olds through 23 months. Stop at the desk and pick up your ticket before entering. Twenty available tickets per week: tickets may be picked up beginning at 9:30 am.

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Library of Things

Monthly book boxes for all ages

Seed Library (coming soon!)

Monthly scavenger hunt

Special programs for littles each month

They offer a Library of Things that includes several things for children, monthly book boxes for all ages, a Seed Library (although it won't launch until our renovation/shelf shifting is complete), we have a monthly scavenger hunt, and we offer at least one special program for littles a month that is different from a regular storytime (ex: in May we will have a Stuffed Animal Check-Up program).

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We offer a large collection of books, DVDs, audiobooks, Library of Things items, and digital downloads. We invite you to attend exciting programs for all ages and interests, use our 24-hour WiFi access, and reserve meeting room space.

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WELCOME TO FOWLERVILLE LIBRARY We offer a large collection of books, DVDs, audiobooks, Library of Things items, and digital downloads. We invite you to attend exciting programs for all ages and interests, use our 24-hour WiFi access, and reserve meeting room space.

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Library of Things

Discounted Detroit Zoo tickets

Seed Library

ABC Mouse access

Games/puzzle collection

Monthly scavenger hunt

Special programs

Storytimes

Special events

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Upcoming Events View More Events New Arrivals

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MAP passes

STEAM-to-Go and Literacy Kits

Library of Things

Seed Library

Inspo Lab

STEAM Station

Book Boxes

Launchpads

Whazoodles

Millie's Garden/Miss Carla's Reading House (outdoor spaces)

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Brighton District Library – Connect, Grow, Discover, Together

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Bathrooms!

Playgrounds

There are three playgrounds that are designed for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12 with swingsets, slides and climbing structures.

A water misting feature cools off kids during summer fun. There is also a water fountain available with a ground level fountain for pets.

The playgrounds are open for all to use, so please enjoy them responsibly.

Survivor Park

Basketball Courts

StoryWalk and Walking Path

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This popular destination features two playgrounds, a water misting feature, sled hill, .66 mile walking path, two regulation sized athletic fields, two basketball courts, a swingset for all ages, picnic tables, and a pavilion with accessible heated bathrooms and warming area.

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University of Michigan Natural History Museum

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University of Michigan Natural History Museum

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University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

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In order to bring you emerging discoveries in the natural sciences and anthropology, our museum is constantly evolving. In 2019, the new U-M Museum of Natural History (UMMNH) opened in the brand new Biological Sciences Building, allowing us to expand our footprint and invite visitors to be a part of University of Michigan science.

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Ann Arbor Community Center - 2|42 Community Church

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The 2|42 Community Center in Ann Arbor is open to the public. Our facility is home to a two-story play structure, a grab – and – go cafe, turf field, and several meeting rooms.

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All of our counties libraries offer the activity pass for free and/or reduced admission to many activities around the state!

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Here's What to Expect:

The 2|42 Community Center in Taylor is open to the public. Our facility is home to a bowling alley and several meeting and event spaces. If you are looking for something to do that is family-friendly, this is definitely the place to be! Rentals are also available for private parties and meetings. Adult supervision is required at all times for all kids and students younger than 15.

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Taylor Community Center - 2|42 Community Church

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Taylor Community Center Discover Join Us Here's What to Expect: The 2|42 Community Center in Taylor is open to the public. Our facility is home to a bowling alley and several meeting and event spaces.

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The Ward Church playscape is available for private party rentals on Friday evenings, all day Saturday, and Sunday afternoons. The rental fee is $50 per hour and includes the Playscape and adjacent rooms, Creative Labs A + B. Maximum capacity is 40 people. Tables and chairs are provided in the adjacent rooms at no additional charge. Discounts are available for Ward Church Members, current Ward Weekday Preschool families, first responders, active military and veterans.

Thursdays: You can reserve a maximum three-hour time slot from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Fridays: You can reserve a maximum three-hour time slot from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

The playscape is not available for private rentals on Thursday or Friday evenings during summer months, beginning 6/12 and ending 8/22.

Saturdays: You can reserve a maximum four-hour time slot on Saturdays with a start time of 10 a.m. or an end time of 5 p.m. If there is a party reserved on a Saturday currently, we must have one hour between a second reservation.

Sundays: You can reserve a maximum three-hour time slot on Sunday afternoons from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

We begin accepting reservations on the first day of each month, up to six months in advance. For example, if you'd like to reserve a rental for June 6, you can submit your request starting on December 1. Please note that any requests submitted before 12:00 AM on the first of the month cannot be accepted.

We kindly ask for your understanding in helping us streamline the process by refraining from submitting requests for dates more than six months in advance. Thank you for your cooperation and for respecting our staff's time!

To begin the process of renting the Playscape and adjacent rooms, please review our availability calendar via the button below. Once you've identified an open date, press the " Submit Event Request " button at the top right corner of the calendar.
Please note:

Everything listed in red is current reservations and means that date/time is NOT available.

Pending requests are not visible on the availability calendar.

If your request conflicts with a pending request in our approval queue, you will be notified by a declined request email within a week.

Requests are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.

For questions about private playscape rentals, visit our Contact Us page and fill out the form with the corresponding category.

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The Ward Church Playscape, located at our Northville campus, is for children 12 and under and is free and open to everyone 5 days a week.

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Free playscape for kids and toddlers, open to the community for free select days and times

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To offer uncommon hospitality to the city. Our prayer is that the Pointe Café and Play Park will further our mission of knowing Jesus and making Him known.

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Monthly free Family Fun Day at MSU Broad Art Museum in East Lansing

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Monthly free Family Fun Day at MSU Broad Art Museum in East Lansing

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Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm We're always free + open to all.

547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824
Reserve your free tickets

Parking

MSU ramps and lots are open to the public Monday-Friday after 6pm and all day on weekends. The nearest accessible parking can be found directly south of the museum in Lot 8, available to vehicles with the appropriate state-issued disability parking placard at any time.

Metered parking and additional accessible parking is available in the Grand River parking structure ( Ramp 6). Paid parking is also available throughout the City of East Lansing (rates in effect Monday-Saturday, 8am-3am).
View a parking map.
Drop-off + Pick-up

Visitors wishing to drop-off or pick-up members of their party can do so via eastbound Grand River Avenue utilizing the U-shaped drive between Berkey Hall and the museum. The path from this drive to the museum's west entrance is heated and barrier-free. If you or a member of your party could use additional assistance at drop-off or pick-up, please ask a museum staff member or contact visitor services at (517) 884-4800.

To schedule a staged photoshoot outside of public hours, please contact us at sheedloc@msu.edu a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. This includes special event and/or professional photography such as engagement, graduation, or prom photos; outfit changes, and any other photography that may be disruptive to the experience of other visitors. Use of tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and lighting equipment must be scheduled in advance.

MSU BAM is a barrier-free facility and strives to support the accessibility of the exhibitions, events, and communications to all patrons. If you have questions about access or wish to request special accommodations, please contact Dana Steiner, Visitor Services Coordinator, at steine58@msu.edu or (517) 884-4813.

Familiarize yourself with our space before you visit with this virtual tour presented by Able Eyes.
VIEW TOUR

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Reserve your tickets! Always free + open to all.

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Flint Institute of Arts — FREE every Saturday

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Flint Institute of Arts — FREE every Saturday

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Family Fun at the Flint Institute of Arts {Tips + Upcoming Events}

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The Flint Institute of Arts is a wonderful art museum for young and old, located in Flint, Michigan. Learn tips and what to expect here.

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Cranbrook Institute of Science’s FREE First Friday

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Cranbrook Institute of Science’s FREE First Friday

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Hours & Location

Museum Hours

Wed.-Sat.: 10am-5pm
Monthly 1 st & 3 rd Fri.: 10am-10pm
Sun.: Noon-4pm

Location

39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
48303-0801

Hours & Location

Museum Hours

Wed.-Sat.: 10am-5pm
Monthly 1 st & 3 rd Fri.: 10am-10pm
Sun.: Noon-4pm

Location

39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
48303-0801

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Museum Hours Wed.-Sat.: 10am-5pm Monthly 1 st & 3 rd Fri.: 10am-10pm Sun.: Noon-4pm Location 39221 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801 Museum Hours Wed.-Sat.: 10am-5pm Monthly 1 st & 3 rd Fri.: 10am-10pm Sun.: Noon-4pm Location 39221 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801

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Michigan History Center in Lansing. It’s FREE every Sunday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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Michigan History Center in Lansing. It’s FREE every Sunday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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Go Back In Time At The Michigan History Museum -

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The Michigan History Museum in Lansing, Michigan, offers visitors of all ages a chance to look back in time and learn about our state’s extensive history.

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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for FREE thanks to the Second Sundays program

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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for FREE thanks to the Second Sundays program

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Every second Sunday of the month, come and visit The Wright Museum and enjoy FREE admission to all our exhibits, special programming, and events. Upcoming Dates:February 11, 2024March 10, 2024 April 14, 2024 May 12, 2024 June 9, 2024

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Two-story play structure, Stateside Deli, School for the Arts, a TIG strength + conditioning gym, a turf field, and several meeting rooms. There are open and free areas for families.

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Brighton Community Center - 2|42 Community Church

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The 2|42 Community Center in Brighton is open to the public. Our facility is home to a two-story play structure, Stateside Deli, School for the Arts, a Crossfit gym, a turf field, and several meeting rooms.

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Free, year-round - most active in fall

Visit the animals, climb on the hay bails, wander through the corn maze (seasonal)

Porta-potty only

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Chamber’s Family Farm - Explore Brighton Howell Area

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Bring your family to Chamber’s Family Farm and spend time picking pumpkins and gathering festive fall items to decorate!

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The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) is a statewide collaborative program between Michigan’s public libraries and participating partner destinations. MAP provides Michigan library cardholders the opportunity to discover and learn more about participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas in the state at a discounted rate.

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Use your public library card to “check-out” free or discounted passes to hundreds of cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds and recreation areas.

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Kids Bowl Free EVERY DAY, ALL Summer Long!

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How Does Kids Bowl Free Work?

More than 1,500 bowling centers around the globe provide 2 FREE Games of bowling each day to kids during the Spring and Summer. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.

Since 2007, more than 35 million kids and families have participated!

Here's What A Few Kids Bowl Free Families Have To Say!

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KidsBowlFree.com: Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long!

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Sign your children up for 2 free games of bowling all summer long.

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Kids Workshops: Activities & Crafts - The Home Depot

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Explore all of Home Depot’s kids projects and activities from at-home DIY projects to in-person kids workshops. Register for a workshop today.

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JCPenney Kids Zone | Shop & Save with Exclusive In-Store Coupon

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Visit you local JCPenney store for our Kids Zone Event with your kids to build fun crafts and get a special 10% off in-store coupon! Learn more today!

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FREE online; $10 in store in Brighton

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Search video tutorials at Michaels! Join live learning videos and tutorials, ideal for all crafters.

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($10 entry)

indoor play area and children's boutique

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Daily Admission:

$20/Child 1 year and older (one adult included)

No cost for child under 1 with accompanying sibling

2 hours of play

Socks are required

Ticket cancellations must be made more than 24 hours prior to the reservation to receive an e-gift card. Same day cancellations will not be refunded.

$10 no-show fee for all members

Reservations must be made 1 hour prior to the playtime.

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GENERAL RELEASE, WAIVER INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

In consideration of participating in the benefits, activities, events and even entry onto the premises, and for other good and valuable consideration, I ___________________________ hereby agree to release and discharge from liability arising from negligence STEMVILLE, LLC and its owners, directors, officers employees, agents, volunteers, participants, and all other persons or entities acting for them (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Releasees"), on behalf of myself and my children, parents, heirs, assigns, personal representatives and estate, and also agree as follows:

1. I acknowledge that STEMVILLE, LLC may potentially involve activities involve known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis or permanent disability, death, and property damage. Risks include, but are not limited to, musculoskeletal injuries, broken bones, and/or overuse injuries, injuries caused by equipment that breaks or otherwise fails; materials that could potentially cause skin irritation and rash, death as a result of small piece choking hazard, hot coffee, or medical conditions resulting from physical activity; and damaged clothing or other property. It is also understood that at Stemville there are many toys, products, and materials that could potentially be choking hazards. I understand such risks simply cannot be eliminated, and even with the best of supervision, and despite the use of safety equipment, without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. As such I agree to waive, release, defend and indemnify any claims brought against Stemville for my children or those that I am charged with the responsibility of bring to and from Stemville.

2. I expressly accept and assume all of the risks inherent in this activity or that might have been caused by the negligence of the Releasees. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate despite the risks. In addition, if at any time I believe that event, activities or conditions are unsafe or that I am unable to participate due to physical or medical conditions, then I will immediately discontinue participation.

3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity, or my use of their equipment or facilities, arising from negligence. This release does not apply to claims arising from intentional conduct outside the scope of the employment of STEMVILLE, LLC. It is at the discretion of STEMVILLE as to whether conduct shall be deemed as Intentional. If any claim, demand or case is filed and only claims an intentional act, STEMVILLE at it's sole discretion may elect to declare the actions of its employees negligence. Should Releasees or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

4. I represent that I have adequate personal insurance to cover any injury or damage I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume - and bear the costs of - all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition. If I do not have medical insurance and someone is hurt at the fault of STEMVILLE not only do I release all claims, I will not claim as damages any amount of medical bills or related expenses.

5. In the event that I file a lawsuit against Stemville, its owners, mangers, employees, servants or agents, I agree that the defense and indemnification will be paid by me or my insurer.

6. In the event that I file a lawsuit against Stemville I agree to do so solely in the state where Releasees' facility is located, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply.

7. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

8. It is further agreed and understood that this release, waiver/ document is valid for subsequent visits to the STEMVILLE facility even if a document similar or substantially similar was not signed on the date an individual, child, parent, guardian, baby sitter, care provider or otherwise a person in charge of supervision.

By signing this document, I agree that if I am hurt or my property is damaged during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence.

I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain. I have read and understood this document and I agree to be bound by its terms.

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Indoor Play Structure & Bounce

Laser Tag

Arcade

Challenge Zone – Ninja Course

Create-A-Pal (stuffed animals)

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Castaway Play Cafe | – Howell’s Birthday Party Headquarters!

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We offer preschool, recreational, and competitive gymnastics as well as tumbling for girls and boys of all ages. Bring your child to come flip, somersault, and swing in our 22,500-square-foot training center in Brighton, Michigan, while building their self-esteem and confidence.

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Phone: 517-540-8085 1224 W Grand River Ave
Email: aquatics@howellschools.com Howell, MI 48855 UPCOMING EVENTS: April 12th Under Water Easter Egg Hunt 12-2pm
April 12th Senior Survivor Fundraiser 3-5pm April 18th-20th Closed Good Friday and Easter May 22nd-Summer Swim Lesson Registration ________________________________________________________________________________________

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Brighton, MI Indoor Amusement Park | Airborne Adventure

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You were born to be airborne! Our Brighton, MI indoor adventure park, features a wide variety of attractions to keep you playing all day.

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Pro-tip- see if you library offers the activity pass

(~$7/person)

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So many babies!

Our clinic is filling up with injured and orphaned babies in need of life-saving care. These little ones, in addition to our injured adult patients, are keeping our team quite busy!

Expenses are adding up, but we have exciting news: we have a matching donor for our Baby Shower Appeal! This incredibly generous donor is matching up to $10,000 in new donations! If you haven't already donated, your gift will count as double! Our clinic operates entirely off donations, so this is huge. Every donation received helps us care for wildlife.

Please remember that it is illegal to rehabilitate wildlife without a permit. Call our wildlife helpline at 517-548-5530 if you have found injured or orphaned wildlife, or if you have wildlife questions.

Thank you for helping us make a difference for wildlife! 🦉🦅🐇🦫🐿🐦

Howell Nature Center
1005 Triangle Lake Rd
Howell, MI 48843

howellnaturecentergiving.campbraingiving.com/

Amazon Wish List: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WOVAI6WZQ4V1?ref_=wl_share

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Wildlife Rehab & Outdoor Adventure in Michigan

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Here at Howell Nature Center, our mission is that through mutual love and respect, we teach people to be faithful caretakers of one another and the world around us. With 230 acres, we offer numerous programs so you can find the activity that best suits you and your family to once again connect to nature.

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Village of Pinckney - The Gateway to Play %

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Manly W Bennett Memorial Park in Hamburg Township

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Manly W Bennett Memorial Park in Hamburg Township

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384-acre recreational facility includes baseball/softball/T-ball diamonds, soccer fields, playgrounds, football practice areas that accommodate rugby, a model airplane runway/flying field, picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, a disc golf course and a pickleball court! The site also has an event area accessible from the southern driveway to East Park, which is sized to accommodate larger events such as the Hamburg Family Fun Fest.

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Soccer Fields

Playground

StoryWalk

Pavilion

Porta-potty only

Coming Soon!!

Permanent outdoor bathrooms complete with changing tables and a water-bottle filling station.

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Oceola Outdoor Recreational Complex — Oceola Township

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The Imagination Station is a unique wood park designed as a castle maze.

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Pure Michigan | Official Travel & Tourism Website for Michigan

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Located in the heart of Brighton’s vibrant downtown, the Imagination Station is a 10,000 square foot playground. A series of wooden play structures create a fantasy child-size play area for kids of every age. While children explore the Imagination Station, adults can enjoy a stroll along the tranquil Mill Pond or tread across the Tridge; a three spiked bridge and 1/2 mile nature walkway with an adjacent gazebo. On Sunday evenings in the summer, free gazebo concerts in the new performance shelter are a favorite of visitors and residents alike.

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If you have WIC, SNAP, or Medicaid you can get into many museums for a discounted price? (usually ~$4 a person) Museums for All

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Museums for All FREE OR REDUCED ADMISSION

Visit a Museum through Museums for All

Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,600 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID.

Click the map below to find a participating museum near you!

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Museums for All FREE OR REDUCED ADMISSION Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,600 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID. Click the map below to find a participating museum near you!

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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center

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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center

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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center

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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center

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Impression 5 Science Center is a dynamic, interactive space for families to play, create, and challenge their understanding of science. Our mission is to facilitate learners in scientific exploration through hands-on exhibits and participatory educational programming.

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Impression 5 Science Center is a dynamic, interactive space for families to play, create, and challenge their understanding of science. Our mission is to facilitate learners in scientific exploration through hands-on exhibits and participatory educational programming.

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Flint Children’s Museum – Explore. Play. Learn.

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Be the first to know about FCM events, Museum Shop discounts, & other news.

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While we are temporarily closed to the public, our staff is actively inspiring curious minds with STEM by bringing you daily live science demonstrations and putting resources online for your use at home. We rely on ticket and membership sales to support daily operations and programs like ECHO Live!, so your support is needed now more than ever. Please note that memberships purchased during the COVID-19 closure will not activate until we safely reopen to the public.

Donate to MiSci today - because learning happens everywhere!

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While we are temporarily closed to the public, our staff is actively inspiring curious minds with STEM by bringing you daily live science demonstrations and putting resources online for your use at home. We rely on ticket and membership sales to support daily operations and programs like ECHO Live!, so your support is needed now more than ever.

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Go to a park with grills and bike trails, make breakfast outside, then go for a walk.

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Walk to the library, sign up for summer reading, and enjoy the downtown StoryWalk.

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Go to Meijer just to ride the pony. I’s the highlight of the week!

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Make tacos together, then do a movie night with popcorn and blankets.

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Kiddie pool, car wash for toys, sidewalk chalk, and popsicles.

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Start with breakfast on the porch, go to the library, and end the day with DQ.

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Morning snuggles

Make breakfast together (helper stool)

Library visit to pick out books

Snow walk with dogs

Snack, then nap

Build igloo/snow fort

Hot cocoa and marshmallows

Drive to see Christmas lights / Grumlaw Church light show

Help build a fire (safely)

Movie or books

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Genoa location – better for older kids

Brighton/Meijer location – better for littles

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Hartland Aquatic Center – toddler splash area + water slide, Independence Lake Waterpark

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Donuts at Dough Creations, Home Depot Workshop, nap, Huron Meadows or Brighton Library, Rollin Stone Pizza, movie night

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Make breakfast, play a game, neighborhood walk, nap, errands or Lowe’s drill area, snuggle, tablet time, bath time

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Library, picnic, nap, park, dinner at park

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Park with bike trails and grills, ride bikes, make breakfast, take a walk

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Library visit, sing up for summer reading program, StoryWalk, lunch/snack, nap, Kanopy movie, bug garden

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Clean bookshelf, visit Little Free Libraries, donate and exchange

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Dance party, read, look up recipe, cook dinner together, walk, read again

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Breakfast on porch, kiddie pool, park, library, dance party, DQ, dinner/movie

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French toast breakfast, neighborhood walk, reading, Pinckney Park, help make dinner, clean, family movie

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Pack a picnic, play at park, find more parks

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Drive and get ice cream

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Visit library and picnic at the park

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Bishop Lake, Mill Pond (stroller friendly!)

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Petco – look at pets/fish

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Build forts, indoor scavenger hunts, family movie nights

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Hazen’s for Blueberry picking and ice cream

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Hazen’s for Blueberry picking and ice cream

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Season usually begins late July-early August

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THANK YOU ALL FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL

AND AMAZING SEASON. FROM OUR EARLIEST START EVER TO EVERY NEW FACE

WE ARE SO GRATEFUL TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT!

FOR UPDATES WATCH THIS SITE AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE @HAZENSFARM

Classes: We plan to offer baking classes again after Labor Day. If you have a special event you'd like to plan early please let us know! hazensfarm@gmail.com

2024 U-Pick Blueberries $2.75/lb

2024 U-PICK RASPBERRIES TBD*

Pre-Picked Blueberries $4/lb PRE-PICKED RASPBERRIES TBD*

to place an order for homemade ice cream and sweets - visit our shop

*Picking Currently Closed, Plan on Late Summer/Fall

Our Roots

In the 1950's and 60's Arthur Hazen purchased 25 acres of land in Commerce Township and 80 acres in Howell, Michigan. After clearing the land during evenings, weekends, and holidays, Art and his son, Dennis planted over 25 acres of blueberry bushes and launched the future of Hazen's Farms. As time passed, the farms consolidated in Howell and became strictly U-pick.

Our SWEETS

We handmake all our confections at our bakeshop, Sweet Marias. We specialize in making the freshest confections using fruit grown on our farm and other local farms. Join us at Hazen's and enjoy homemade pies, ice cream, cookies, muffins, and much more. Want to make sure you don't miss out? Place an online order and have your sweets reserved for pick-up.

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THANK YOU ALL FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL AND AMAZING SEASON. FROM OUR EARLIEST START EVER TO EVERY NEW FACE WE ARE SO GRATEFUL TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT! FOR UPDATES WATCH THIS SITE AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGE @HAZENSFARM Classes: We plan to offer baking classes again after Labor Day.

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Munsell Farms, Fowlerville, Michigan. 8,403 likes · 50 talking about this · 2,603 were here. Munsell Farms is a family owned farm. It started back in 1905. We are a diverse farming operation of…

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Flowers, u-pick fruits and veggies, donuts, and more! Easter egg hunt in spring, trick or treating event in the fall.

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Schell Family Farm | Schell Farm Pinckney, MI

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Bentley Lake Farms for Strawberry picking 

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Bentley Lake Farms for Strawberry picking 

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Usually a couple of weeks in June. Super low-key. They don’t sorry their plants so you may want to bring gardening gloves

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Bentley Lake Farms & Market. 885 likes · 5 talking about this. Family owned and operated produce farm in Howell, MI. Seasonal roadside stands open July-October as well as our brick- and -mortar Farm...

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Can pick your own. Occasional events

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Belle Lavande is a destination farm filled with rolling lavender fields, natural habitats, grasslands, meadows, and wetlands. It’s a haven for wildlife, butterflies, and bumblebees. ​
We are committed to farm and land preservation, chemical-free and organic farming, and growing the best lavender available!

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Lavender festival, other events throughout the year. Lavender products for sale. Short walking path

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Lavender festival for u-pick. Beautiful paths and scene. Hosts events but otherwise free access.

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Our farm hosts several public events especially during our U-Pick Festival. Friends and families can come and pick their own lavender, find the perfect artisan lavender gift at our barn and participate in some of the activities planned. Drench yourself in outdoor loveliness!

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Went to the Brighton library today to check out the reading house and outdoor garden. Thank you for the idea!

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Actually inside ;)

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Located on Detroit’s riverfront, experience exciting outdoor adventures with hands-on activities, exhibits and simulators – walk behind a waterfall, step into a boat and reel in a fish, hit the trail on a mountain bike or snowmobile, and more.

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Hidden Gem- Stinchfield Woods, Pinckney 

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Hidden Gem- Stinchfield Woods, Pinckney 

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This space is owned by the University of Michigan and offers endless opportunities for hiking and exploring. Free to the public. No bathroom but minutes away from NautiMi on the River for ice cream. We love going here any time of year and almost never run into any other people. There’s also a great sledding hill here in the winter.

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Landmarks: the gravel pit, observatories, antenna,
sawmill foundation, radio telescopes, and old car.