Weekend Planner: Blood Drives, Live Music, Art Reception, Speed Skating Lessons and 'Tot Time' at the Park
Here's a look at what's happening around the White Lake area this weekend.
1. GIVE BLOOD, SAVE A LIFE
Where: Dublin Elementary School, 425 Farnsworth St,, White Lake and St. Patrick Parish, 9086 Hutchins St.White Lake
When: Dublin's drive takes place from 12:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6; St. Patrick's is from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8
Cost: Free, but click here to schedule an appointment to donate at Dublin. Call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule a donation appointment for for St. Patrick's drive
Why go: Support the American Red Cross' vital work of collecting blood and help save lives.
2. BLUE CAT TO GIVE SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE
Where: Billy's Tip-N-Inn, 6707 Highland Rd, White Lake
When: Friday, 9 p.m.-ish (get there earlier for a good dinner and a better seat)
Cost: $5
Why go: Enjoy hearing special guest Blue Cat in one of two performances this month at Billy's.
3. TOT TIME: ANIMALS IN WINTER
Where: Indian Springs Metropark, 5100 Indian Trail, White Lake
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7
Cost: $3 per child for the program; daily park admission is $5 unless you have purchased an annual park pass
Why go: Kids ages two through five learn the answer to the question, "How do animals survive all winter long?" Be prepared to look for animal tracks outdoors; dress warmly.
4. GALLERY PRESENTS THREE-ARTIST SHOW
Where: Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland
When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6 (gallery reception); the gallery hours for the exhibit take place from 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays through Saturday, Jan. 28.
Cost: Free
Why go: See the unique work of artists Marilyn M. Prucka, Loretta Oliver and Sue Walton; though their pieces are quite different, Prucka explains their work utilizes "locally harvested natural black walnut hull dye as a unifying step in a collaborative exhibition." Light refreshments also are available.
Where: Waterford Rolladium Skating Center, 4475 Highland Road in Waterford
When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7
Cost: $6 for a single class (or $20 for a four-session class)
Why go: Learn how to skate with speed and grace.
MORE EVENTS:
- Hatha Chair Yoga at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6 at Dublin Senior Center located in Dublin Community Center, 685 Union Lake Road, White Lake
- Warren Miller's "...Like There's No Tomorrow" Film Fundraiser for Milford High School Ski Team at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at Milford High School, 2380 S. Milford Road, Highland
- New Year's Bird Count at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at Kensington Metropark, 2240 W. Buno Road, Milford
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Billy's Tip-N-Inn
6707 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI -
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'Fiber, Nuts and More' Gallery Reception
January 6, 2012 at 7:00 pm–9:00 pm205 W Livingston Rd, Highland, MI (Huron Valley Council for the Arts) -
Beginners' Speed Class
Weekly on Saturdays at 4:30 pm–5:30 pm4475 Highland Rd, Waterford, MI (Rolladium Skating Center) -
New Year's Bird Count
January 7, 2012 at 8:00 am2240 W Buno Rd, Milford, MI (Kensington Metropark Nature Center)
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Dublin Elementary School
425 Farnsworth St, White Lake, MI -
St. Patrick Parish
9086 Hutchins St, White Lake, MI -
Hatha Chair Yoga
Weekly on Fridays at 9:30 am–10:30 am685 Union Lake Rd, White Lake, MI (Dublin Community Center) -
Warren Miller's "..Like There's No Tomorrow" film
January 7, 2012 at 7:00 pm–9:00 pm2380 S Milford Road, Highland, MI (Milford High School)
