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Sense of Community - Community Events
All NEW – Sizzling Summer
Arts Series
June 21 - August 23, 2008
Presented in Partnership with
Huntington Bank
Bring your blanket, family and friends to
our all new Sizzling Summer Arts Series - so much more than
music! From movies under the stars to magic in the parks,
these “sizzling” performances provide a variety of
entertainment all summer long! Perfect for you, no matter
what age you are. Come out and be a part of the excitement,
FREE entertainment and great outdoors in Novi’s beautiful
parks. Food vendors will be onsite at each performance with
great eats to feed your family at a minimal cost, so you
don’t even need to worry about a meal. So come on, make some
memories this summer that will last forever!
Movie in the
Park
Pack a blanket and some lawn chairs and head
to Power Park for an exciting night full of science. Check
out the interactive projects from the Ann Arbor Hands on
Museum including rocket launching and teasing gravity along
with messy fun and experiments that may get you wet. These
cool take homes will have your kids buzzing with science
knowledge and excitement. Then relax under the stars and
enjoy the evening as “Night at the Museum” plays on a HUGE
inflatable movie screen that’s 15 feet tall (movie begins at
dusk)!
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Jun 21 |
Sat |
7pm |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event
Location: Power Park, 45715 W Ten Mile
Puppets in
the Park
Be a part of this live puppet show featuring
animals such as skunks, bats, bunnies and bears! Wild
animals “move in” with a young boy after he was not very
nice to them while at summer camp and a hilarious adventure
ensues! Share in the puppets’ adventures through audience
participation and help them all reach a happy ending.
Carousel Acres will also be on hand with their petting farm
and other exciting craft activities.
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Jun 30 |
Mon |
10:30am |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event
Location: Lakeshore Park, 601 South Lake Dr
The
Detroit Blue Pigs
A perfect, can’t miss afternoon! The Blue
Pigs are made up of 5 Detroit Police officers that play
their own instruments and sing a variety of songs you will
love, while promoting education and crime prevention! They
make daily appearances through the US and Canada on behalf
of the Detroit Police Department for individuals of all
ages. They’ve also performed on TV, radio and are one of the
areas most sought after groups – and they’re here in NOVI.
Kids will also get to create a “pig” craft and see Novi fire
trucks and police vehicles.
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Jul 16 |
Wed |
12pm |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event
Location: Novi Civic Center, 45175 W Ten Mile
Candy Band
Are you ready to ROCK? Enjoy all time
favorite kid’s songs and nursery rhymes with a Rock and Roll
twist as these four Detroit area moms of Candy Band perform.
Gather your friends and family and head to Lakeshore Park
for an evening full of fun, interactive and energetic music.
You will also have the opportunity to tie-dye a t-shirt for
$10.
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Jul 24 |
Thu |
7pm |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event
Location: Lakeshore Park, 601 South Lake Dr
Pied Piper
Preview in the Park
You and your children will be amazed as a
local drum line performs out in Lakeshore Park. As the
drumming stops, direct your attention to the stage as Novi
Theatres actors perform a preview of their upcoming show The
Pied Piper. Afterwards, prepare to be stunned as a magician
takes the stage to perform a variety of magic tricks. You
won’t want to miss this exciting evening full of music,
acting, magic and more!
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Aug 10 |
Sun |
7pm |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event
Location: Lakeshore Park, 601 South Lake Dr
Movie in the
Park
Help us send off summer in style! Come and
watch the movie *YOU have selected on a HUGE inflatable
movie screen that’s 15 feet tall! Prior to the movie enjoy
games, crafts and exciting activities with your family.
Don’t miss one of your last chances to enjoy the summer
weather before reporting back to school! *To vote for the
movie that will be shown on this evening, click on the link
above. Votes will be tallied and the final selection will be
made on July 31.* Spend a magical evening under the stars
(movie begins at dusk)!
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Aug 23 |
Sat |
7pm |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event
Location: Power Park, 45715 W Ten Mile |
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Perennial Exchange
Divide your crowded perennials (such as daylilies and hostas) and
bring your unneeded extras to the exchange to trade for a different
plant. This is a great way to grow and diversify your garden and
enhance your landscaping…free of charge! Additional Information:
This event is sponsored by the Beautification Commission.
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Time |
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| May 24 |
Sat |
9am-12pm |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event
Location: Township Hall – next to the Novi Library
Memorial Day Parade -
Presented in Partnership with Humana
 Memorial Day
Parade Entry Form
Memorial Day Parade
Entry Form - Veteran
 Show your community spirit
and appreciation for our local vets! Join Novi’s Annual Memorial Day
Parade as a parade participant or spectator. We invite all Veterans,
bands, scout troops, kids, businesses and other civic organizations
to be a part of this wonderful event! Form a group or create a float
to march proudly through Novi, showcasing community pride! The
parade will begin at Ten Mile and Karim Blvd and travel west along
ten mile to the Novi Civic Center. At the conclusion of the parade,
we will hold a ceremonial presentation honoring our Veterans. We
welcome everyone to join us at the ceremony and take part in the
food and festivities!
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Time |
Age |
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| May 26 |
Mon |
10am-12pm |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event
Registration: Going on now.
Location: Ten Mile from Karim Blvd to the Novi Civic Center
Registration Ends: May 21
River Day
Every year on the first Saturday in June, volunteers converge on
various sites throughout the Rouge River watershed and plant
flowers, place wood chips, pick-up litter and clear the walking
trail. Additional Information: Volunteers can call the Novi Parks
office to register at 248-347-0400. All volunteers receive a free
picnic lunch at Noon.
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| Jun 7 |
Sat |
9am-12pm |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event
Location: Rotary Park
Michigan 50’s Festival
Let the good times roll as Novi plays host to the annual Michigan
50’s Festival. Come celebrate the 50’s for four days of excitement
that includes musical acts, a craft show, petting farm, a softball
tournament and much more! For more information visit
www.michigan50sfestival.org.
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Time |
Age |
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| Jul 23 |
Wed |
6:30-11pm |
All |
| Jul 24 |
Thu |
3-11pm |
All |
| Jul 25 |
Fri |
3pm-12am |
All |
| Jul 26 |
Sat |
9am-1am |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event (Musical Acts $5)
Location: Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk
Michigan Mountain Bike Association Race
The Michigan Mountain Biking Association along with Team Tree
Farm/Dark Horse Racing presents a unique 4-person sprint relay race.
The course will be 10 miles long and include single track and wider
double track that provides plenty of passing room. There will be
classes for Sport and Advanced level riders and Men’s, Women’s and
Co-ed divisions within each class. This is a perfect race for the
beginner looking to see what team / endurance racing is all about
and for experienced racers looking to test their skills against
rival teams. The profits from the race will benefit the Michigan
Mountain Biking Association and help to provide continued
improvements to the trails at Lakeshore Park. For more information
email
www.race@teamtreefarm.com or visit www.teamtreefarm.com/race.
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| Aug 2 |
Sat |
9am |
18+ |
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Price: Pre-registration: $100 per team at www.active.com
Day-of: $125 per team
Location: Lakeshore Park
NEW - Fall Family Camp Out
Camping is one of America’s greatest outdoor pastimes and now you
can enjoy it in you own backyard! Join the Novi Parks department for
an evening of family fun camping out at Lakeshore Park. Campers will
be able to participate in sand volleyball, horseshoes, kids crafts &
games, miles of hiking and biking trails and of course - marshmallow
roasting, s’mores, campfire songs and acoustic music! Campers will
also ‘rise and shine’ to a campers breakfast! Additional
information: For those who only want to participate in Friday
activities from 6-10pm can pay a $5 per car at the entrance. Novi
Parks requires adult supervision in all tents.
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Time |
Age |
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| 2700 |
Sep 19 |
Fri-Sat |
6pm Fri–10am Sat |
All |
| Evening Activities Only |
Fri |
6–10pm |
All |
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Price: Res. Online $30 /
Office $35
Non-Res.
Online $36 / Office $41
$5 per car for activities
only
Location: Lakeshore Park, 601 South Lake Dr
Registration Ends: Sep 12 for overnight camping
International Festival
New for 2008, the International Festival will become part of the
city’s annual Fall for Novi open house. The International Festival
has a long standing tradition of bringing new cultures and
experiences to the Novi community and we are always seeking
individuals excited about sharing their heritage. To learn more
about participation opportunities, please contact Mallery Wethers or
Tracie Ringle at 248-347-0400 or email
mwethers@cityofnovi.org.
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Time |
Age |
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| Sep 27 |
Sat |
10am-1pm |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event
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