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Our spring Community Garage Sale is next Saturday!
Saturday, May 13 from 8 am-2 pm in the Parking Lot of the Recreation Activities Center
Let’s reduce our community’s waste, shop local and repurpose items by shopping at WB Parks' Community Garage Sale! We will have nearly 50 sellers on-site outside of the Recreation Activities Center offering a wide variety of items for sale.
Please bring both forms of payment, cash and credit card.
Add the event to your calendar at the link below so you don't forget to stop by!
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First Kids Komotion Concert of the season is May 18!
Thursday, May 18 from 5-7 pm at Marshbank Park, free, all ages
Join us at Marshbank Park for some free, musical fun, presented by Henry Ford Health! Kids Komotion Concerts take place three times each summer and feature interactive kid’s entertainment and inflatables (socks required).
2023 dates:
- Thursday, May 18: Joe Rielly 5pm-7pm
- Thursday, June 22: The Fairy Godmother of Music 10am-12pm
- Thursday, August 24: The Funny Dumplings 10am-12pm
The Optimist Club of West Bloomfield will be on-site selling snacks and refreshments.
Event Partner: The West Bloomfield Township Public Library
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Wild Edibles: Eat Your Freedom Lawn
Tuesday, May 23 from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Recreation Activities Center, ages 3+
We can eat our lawn…and it’s delicious! Dandelion, violet, plantain, dock and even ground ivy! Join Sally Wenczel to learn how to add nutrient-packed living plants to meals and learn tips on how to maintain a beautiful, natural, chemical free lawn. We will round out the program with a guided hike on the Civic Center Trails.
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Leaders in Training Program
Our Leader in Training (LIT) program offers teens (ages 13-16) the opportunity to gain and strengthen leadership skills. LITs will support staff in the facilitation of our camp programming. Responsibilities will include: assisting camp staff with implementing daily activities, craft/game prep, setup and clean-up, assisting with field trips and other off-site activities.
Each LIT will have the opportunity to plan and execute a camp activity. Additionally, LITs will gain professional, life and leadership skills through workshops.
This program is for young individuals that exhibit great role model behavior and enjoy working with and mentoring youth. Must apply to be considered for the program. Application deadline is Monday, May 15. Spots are limited, apply early.
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Integrated Yoga
Mondays from 10:30 am-12:00 pm at the Recreation Activities Center, individual class registration available
Yoga postures, meditation, breathing exercises and mindfulness are combined to create a safe and fun approach to calm the mind and find ease of movement. Not strenuous, yet still challenging, this class is a "work in" not a "work out".
All levels of experience are welcome. Pre-paid individual classes available.
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WB Parks is hiring a Nature Intern:
West Bloomfield Parks is hiring an intern to aid our Department’s nature programming including nature camps. The internship is a seasonal, part-time position with approximately 30-40 hours per week, weekdays; with occasional evenings and weekends scheduled, based on program schedule.
View full details here!
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