There's so much to do in the Ann Arbor parks

City of Ann Arbor, MI sent this bulletin at 09/14/2011 09:50 AM EDT

Today is Farmers Market Day
Vendors are at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market (315 Detroit Street) from now through 3 p.m. with fresh and healthy local fruits, vegetables, artisan goods and much much more. Don't forget we also have our new Wednesday Evening Farmers Market in the same location from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight. If you visit the market and take pictures we'd love for you to share them on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/annarborparks). To find out what's seasonal at the market visit www.a2gov.org/market.

Veterans Memorial Indoor Ice Arena opens Monday
Veterans Memorial Indoor Ice Arena (2150 Jackson Road) opens on Monday, Sept. 19 for the season. We offer instructional skating lessons for all skill levels, beginning hockey skills, masters and women's leagues, open skating, rental opportunities, themed skate nights and more. Registration is now open for the first session of instructional skating and beginning hockey skills classes (Sept. 26 to Nov. 5). Call 734.794.6235 or visit http://online.activecommunities.com/annarbor to register online 24/7.

Our adult hockey leagues are now forming. Games start the first week of October (see the attached flyer). To learn more call Jeremy Lewis at 734.794.6235 or e-mail jalewis@a2gov.org.

Mack Indoor Pool is now open
The first session of swim lessons for the fall at Mack Indoor Pool begins Saturday, Oct. 1 to Saturday, Nov. 19. We offer American Red Cross swim lessons for parent/child to adult (13 and older). Mack is located at 715 Brooks Street connected to Ann Arbor Open School. Our facility offers rental opportunities for parties, masters swimming, tot splash, a new Fast and Fun swim program for kids ages 7-12 and lap and public swim times. Visit www.a2gov.org/mack or call 734.794.6237 for information.

Mark your calendar
Thursday, Sept. 15
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Give 365 Volunteer Opportunity: Veterans Memorial Ice Arena Set Up — 2150 Jackson Road. Assist with painting the ice, cleaning rink glass and other tasks to help get the rink ready to open. Come for the whole time or just an hour. Every bit helps! To volunteer: volunteer@a2gov.org / 734.794.6230 ext. 42510. Details: www.a2gov.org/volunteer.

Saturday, Sept. 17
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Give 365 Volunteer Opportunity: Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena plantings (2751 Packard Road. Help plant more than 50 bushes to line the walk ways leading from the parking lot to the Buhr Facility. Individuals, families and service clubs welcome. To volunteer: volunteer@a2gov.org or call 734.794.6230 ext. 42510. Details: www.a2gov.org/volunteer.

7 – 10 p.m. Fall Bonfire on the River — Gallup Canoe Livery, 3000 Fuller Ave. Canoe or kayak up to a blazing bonfire floating on Gallup Pond. Fee: $18/boat. Pre registration not required. Details: www.a2gov.org/canoe  / 734.794.6240.

Sunday, Sept. 18
Noon – 2 p.m. Kite Workshop — Buhr Park, 2751 Packard Road. Join the Ann Arbor parks for some serious kite-flying and -building fun! Details: www.a2gov.org/parks.

Sunday, Sept. 25
8:15 a.m. Fall Scramble — Leslie Park Golf Course, 2120 Traver Road. Three-person (shotgun start) scramble includes greens fee, cart, lunch, prizes and a potential $1,000 skins pot! Fee: $150/team. Pre registration required: 734.794.6245. Details: www.a2golf.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 28
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Women’s Kayaking Club — Gallup Canoe Livery, 3000 Fuller Road. Women of all kayaking experience levels are invited to get together on the river. Also enjoy food, science and fun. Bring your own boat or rent from the livery. Preregistration not necessary. Details: 734.794.6240 / www.a2gov.org/canoe.

Friday, Sept. 30
9:30 p.m. Nite Lite Golf Event — Huron Hills Golf Course, 3465 E. Huron River Drive. Enjoy night putting. www.a2golf.org.

Be our friend
We'd love for you to find us on Facebook and Twitter. We update our pages daily with event pictures, activity listings, videos and more. www.facebook.com/annarborparks and www.twitter.com/a2parks.