Sparks in the Park~Thank you!

Sparks in the Park- a true community event 

On behalf of the Highland White Lake Business Association, I would like to thank the entire Highland community for supporting the 2013 Sparks in the Park festival. This event would not be possible without the support of Highland Township , our volunteers, local businesses, police and fire personnel, and many more individuals that work behind the scenes to make it a success. 

The following list of sponsors deserves a huge thank you for contributing to the success of Sparks in the Park for 2013.  Please support them just as they supported this family event for the community.   

Grand Finale Sponsor:  HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP 

Big Bang Sponsor:  Highland DDA, Walmart Coporate, and Szott Auto Group 

Comet Sponsor:  Home Depot, Observer and Eccentric Media, and  Huron Valley Recreation and Community Education 

Shooting Star Sponsor:  Russ Tierney, Highland Township Trustee and Highland Township Fire Department 

Dynamite Sponsor:  Rick Hamill, Highland Township Supervisor, Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce, DTE Energy, Huron Valley State Bank, M.J. Whelan Construction, Representative Eileen Kowall, Senator Mike Kowall, Spinal Column Newsweekly, Rizzo Environmental Services, Freedom Work Opportunities, Discovering Our City, Oakland County Parks Mobile Recreation, and Brendel's Septic 

Rocket Sponsor:  White Lake Walmart Store, New Hudson Walmart Store, Hartland Walmart Store, Flowers of the Lakes, Building Blocks Preschool, Highland House, Kids in Motion Pediatric Therapy Services, Bob Hoffman, Oakland County Commissioner, Comeback Inn, and MVP Grill and Bar, Fresco Pizza Cafe 

Roman Candle Sponsor:  Twist and Shake of Highland, Waterfall Jewelers II, R.J. Miller PC, Bill Bullard 

Firecracker Sponsor:  Mary Chynoweth, Highland Township Trustee, Judy Cooper, Highland Township Treasurer 

We would also like to thank the following individuals for all of their work on the committee and/or at the event: Jeff Muck, Molly Pulka, Peter Barnes, Joe Camarata, Rick Hamill, Wendy Loncar, Heidi Bey, Jerry Truss, Kevin and Alexis Lawrence, Sally Brush, Tami Flowers, Michael Freeland, Lynn O’Brien, and Laurie Wasker. These individuals were the “heart and soul” of Sparks by coordinating the Kids Zone, Sparks Market, entertainment, signage and publicity, fireworks display, parking volunteers, and much more.  It was truly a pleasure to work with such a dedicated group of people on bringing this event to the community. 

Plans for 2014 Sparks in the Park will begin soon. If you are interested in helping bring this event to Highland next year, please contact the Highland White Lake Business Association at hba1981@comcast.net or call 248-889-1422.