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Monday, December 26, 2011

5 Family-Friendly Ways to Spend New Year's Eve or New Year's Day

Check out these fun ideas.

Let the good times roll New Year's Eve. Choose between a daytime party for the kids or an evening party for the whole family at Rollerama II, 6995 Grand River, Brighton. The daytime party's from 1-7 p.m. Cost is $7 and includes kids' party favors, a prize-filled balloon drop. It doesn't include skate rental, which is $2 for regular skates and $4 for in-line skates. (Or you may use your own skates as long as they won't scratch the floor; check at the desk.) The "late skate" is $15 per person and includes regular skate rental, pizza, pop, New Year's favors, games and another prize-filled balloon drop. Bundle up (if necessary) and go to your city, county or state park and enjoy a family walk this holiday weekend. Besides the Shoe Year's Day …

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Friday, December 23, 2011

Weekend Planner: Holiday Open Swim, Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, Live Music, Christmas Appreciation Day, Shop 'Festival of Trees' Exhibit

Here's a look at what's happening around the White Lake area this weekend.

1.  METROPARKS' CHRISTMAS APPRECIATION DAY Where: Indian Springs Metropark, 5100 Indian Trl, White Lake and Kensington Metropark, 2240 W. Buno Road, Milford When:  all day Christmas Day Sunday, Dec. 25 Cost: Free  Why go: Once you're done with dinner (or even before it), you can go on a winter hike at the park to burn off some of those holiday calories. And did we mention it's free? 2. FINAL DAY FOR HVCA 'FESTIVAL OF TREES' EXHIBIT AND SALE Where: Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 Cost: Free admission; sale items vary Why go: This is the final day to see Christmas trees decorated with fine art by local artists; you also can purchase unique, last-minute Christmas gifts …

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