Golf Outing: 

The 26^th Annual Spring Scramble to benefit the Oakland County Children’s Village Foundation is in 2 weeks, June 5, 2015.

Ages 8-14    $80 per participant

Participants will focus on only one position during this Academy. Wide receivers will focus on footwork, route running, catching the football, perimeter blocking and understanding coverages. Quarterbacks will focus on footwork, throwing technique, throwing in the pocket and on the run, and understanding coverages. Camp T-shirt included with enrollment.

The concert will include an excerpt from Bernstein's Symphony No. 2, The Age of Anxiety, which Bernstein remembered composing on the Steinway while in residence at Cranbrook in the spring of 1946. The program, which also includes compositions by Bernstein's friends and contemporaries such as George Gershwin and Aaron Copland, will be introduced with remarks about the piano and its restoration by Center Director Gregory Wittkopp and remarks about Bernstein and his compositions by Tocco. 

A Detroit native, James Tocco is Founding Artistic Director of the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Eminent Scholar/Artist-in-Residence at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, and former Professor of Piano at the Musikhochschule in Lübeck, Germany. Among Tocco's most treasured experiences is the day he met with Leonard Bernstein at Bernstein's home in Fairfield, Connecticut, where they played a "four-hand" piano arrangement of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring.

Leonard Bernstein & Friends Piano Concert will be held in Cranbrook House Library on Sunday, June 7. The concert will begin at 4:00 pm, there will be a reception to meet James Tocco (with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar) at 5:00 pm. Admission is $75 per person and includes a $40 tax-deductible donation. Pre-paid reservations can be made by calling 248.645.3149 or online at http://housegardens.cranbrook.edu. 

The Community House (TCH) will host its 4th annual “90 & Beyond” Luncheon, recognizing and honoring people in the community who are 90 years and older on Thursday, June 11, 11:30am-1:30pm at TCH, 380 South Bates Street.  The event will be highlighted with a “Technology Through the Decades” presentation.  Talmer Bank and Trust is the “90 & Beyond” Presenting Sponsor. 

“We are proud to host the fourth annual ’90 and Beyond’ Luncheon, which has now become a Community House tradition.   We are thankful to be part of the Birmingham community for over 90 years, and we are most grateful for the talented and hardworking individuals who helped build this community.  The ‘90 & Beyond’ event is a celebration to show respect and gratitude for everything our honorees have done for us,” said William D. Seklar, President and CEO of The Community House.

Family members and friends of the honorees are invited and encouraged to attend the event. Thanks to All Seasons of Birmingham, individuals 90 and older attend the luncheon for free.   Ticket price for all others under the age of 90 is $35.  For recognition at the luncheon, 90 year old honorees are asked to submit two photos of themselves—one then and one now.  All honorees will receive a commemorative photo, as well as a keepsake gift.

Sponsors include: Talmer Bank and Trust, All Seasons of Birmingham, Aly Darin Photography; Managed Asset Portfolios; Vasileff Medical Group.

For tickets and more information contact The Community House, 380 South Bates Street, Birmingham, 248-644-5832, or register online at www.tchserves.org.  

The Community House (TCH) is a nonprofit that impacts lives through exceptional educational, social and outreach experiences.

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Major benefits of Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary membership include free admission to Cranbrook House and Gardens and about 300 reciprocal admission gardens throughout North America, in addition to a diverse array of volunteer opportunities. Memberships start at $30 per year and are essential for the non-profit, volunteer organization to continue the preservation of Cranbrook House and Gardens, a National Historic Landmark located at 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303. 

Get outside for some FREE fun during National Get Outdoors Day at Cranbrook Gardens! This event is designed as a day to connect kids and their families to the wonders of the great outdoors-and what greater wonder in Oakland County than Cranbrook Gardens? Here guests can enjoy incredible vistas at every turn, the relaxing melody of water streaming out of iconic fountains and sculptures, and the comforting smell of flowers in one of our remarkable gardens.

Outdoor activities including a yoga session, croquet, live animal presentation and bat house building workshop* will make this one fun-filled Saturday! Check out the complete schedule below and please let us know if you plan on attending. Reservations are encouraged and appreciated for the yoga session and live animal presentation. *Paid reservations are required for the bat house building workshop.   

Schedule

11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Yoga Session in the Gardens | FREE

Enjoy a group yoga session in the relaxing, natural environment of Cranbrook Gardens. This introductory outdoor yoga session is perfect for all ages, beginners and experts. Please bring your own yoga mat and join ivivva athletica for a wonderful one hour session!

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Live Animal Presentation | FREE

Did you know that Michigan bats have their babies in June or that flying squirrels may be visiting your bird feeders at night? How about that skunks are no match for the Great Horned Owl that has a poor sense of smell? Join The Organization for Bat Conservation as they share many more fun facts about what different Michigan animals are up to in the summer months. You will see live animals that you may find around your campsite or even outside your home.

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Bat House Building Workshop | $60/kit

The Community House Tent Sale, 380 South Bates Street, Birmingham, on Wednesday, June 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, June 19 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

The sale will feature many treasures including original oil paintings, furniture, electronics, knick knacks, vases, silverware, dishes and other miscellaneous.

The Community House will accept cash, Visa, Discover, Mastercard and American Express.  All sales are final. Proceeds from the sale will benefit The Community House Building and Grounds Preservation Fund. For more information, contact The Community House, 248-644-5832. www.tchserves.org

Nickerson, of CAREcatures in Livonia (www.CAREcatures.com), was a caricature artist for the Detroit and Philadelphia Zoos, and holds a bachelor’s degree in animation and cartooning from Savannah College of Art & Design.   She says that caricatures are all about capturing the true essence of the pet—or person—that is accentuated in their caricature likeness.  Each drawing takes Nickerson three to five minutes and produces an 11 by 17-inch portrait they can take home at no charge, courtesy of Pet Supplies Plus.

The block party will also feature giant hissing cockroaches, a baby alligator, snakes, reptiles and other exotic pets from Turtle Creek Farm, an educational farm and children’s nature camp in Waterford, along with numerous shopper perks—20 percent off pet supplies (excludes sales and clearance); free nail trims for “anything with a paw;” and free hotdogs, popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones.  See event schedule for all activities.

“Our neighbors look forward to our block party each year,” says store owner, Addy Shattuck.  “It’s a great way for us to show our appreciation for their business and to support some local charities.  Plus, who doesn’t love a block party?”  

Block party guests can test their pitching skills at a store team member dunk tank, make a glass or ceramic ornament courtesy of Ceramics by You, and try their luck at raffles every 30 minutes, for two Weber grills and pet services and supplies courtesy of Pet Supplies Plus including pet grooming, doggie wash,  a three-month supply of dog or cat food,  a doggie bed and more. 

Everyone is invited.  Events are scheduled as follows:

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.                Exotic pet exhibit from Turtle Creek Farm

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.                Free hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones

Noon – 5 p.m.                   Free caricatures

Part of the proceeds from store sales will go to the local chapter of D.A.R.E., a national program for drug abuse resistance education, and Open Door Outreach Center in Waterford, which runs a food pantry for people and pets, and provides emergency food, clothing and assistance to families in need.   Donations for the organizations will also be accepted.

Pet Supplies Plus is at 8020 Cooley Lake Rd. in White Lake.  For more information, go to www.petsuppliesplus.com/WHITELAKE13, follow our blog at AddysPSP.wordpress.com  or call 248-360-1400.

About Pet Supplies Plus

At Pet Supplies Plus, we’re crazy for pets, too. With more than 300 locations in 25 states, Pet Supplies Plus is America’s neighborhood pet store. Each location offers a wide array of pet food, pet products, grooming services and animal expertise all at a great value, allowing customers to spoil their pets even more. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.  

9:00 am - 10:00 am

(No session July 4)

10 Sessions for $150

$135 for Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary Members

Connect with nature and yourself in this outdoor yoga program at Cranbrook Gardens! Yogis will enjoy the gentle melody of The Reflecting Pool while building strength, balance, muscle tone, and relieving stress.

Yoga in the Gardens is an adult yoga class designed for all ages and skill levels; no prior experience necessary to join. Participants should bring their own yoga mat or towel and wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Pre-paid registration is required and can be made through the online form below. Guests will also have to sign all required waivers before participating in the program, which is limited to the first 35 registered guests.

Cranbrook House and Gardens is located at 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303. No refunds will be given; in the case of inclement weather, the yoga session will be held in the gym at Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School for Girls located at 39221 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304.

Yoga in the Gardens is provided by Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary and Belightful Yoga. 

 Ages 4-8 $45

Provides a basic understanding of the quarterback, running back and wide receiver position for the child just beginning to learn to play the game. Participants will work at developing their skills at all three positions. Camp T-shirt included with enrollment. 

Come join our After Hours Networking event. You will get to learn who we are and each company represented will be permitted a brief moment to introduce the company they represent. 

Event Catered by: Sweet Lorraine's