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Birmingham’s Day On The Town plans fun-filled day
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Shopping District’s Day On The Town will take place 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Visitors will get to shop deeply discounted merchandise from stores downtown. There will be food trucks, live broadcasts, chalk art displays, kids activities and more throughout the streets and sidewalks of downtown.
“Mojo in the Morning,” Channel 955, will broadcast live 1–3 p.m. People who visit in time may get a free Faygo Firework and Cotton Candy flavors, and Browndog Creamery ice cream.
“This is a day to indulge in all of what downtown Birmingham has to offer,” Birmingham Shopping District Executive Director Cristina Sheppard-Decius said in a press release. “Get here early to find the best deals, then stay the rest of the day to participate in downtown activities or relax at one of our many bistros, outdoor patios and parks.”
JARC holds second annual Picnic in the Park
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The second annual JARC Picnic in the Park was recently held at Temple Beth El. JARC is a Bloomfield Hills-based nonprofit that serves adults with developmental disabilities.
This event was a part of the Ellen Labes Festival Series and was sponsored by the Ellen Labes Family. Participants were led through sensory-friendly drumming techniques by an instructor from Drums Alive. Eighty-eight people participated in the event.
In addition to the drumming portion of the event, participants were served a kosher picnic dinner.
On Aug. 20, the Ellen Labes Festival series will include a carnival. This sensory-friendly event is open to individuals with developmental disabilities and sensory issues, accompanied by their families and/or caregivers.
Visit jarc.org/carnival to reserve tickets.
New theater collaboration brings ‘Frankenstein’s Mary Shelley’ to the stage
BEVERLY HILLS — The Oakland Theatre Project will be performing a staged reading of “Frankenstein’s Mary Shelley.” The production, directed by John W. Rutherford, will be held in the Groves High School Theatre Arts Lab, 31301 Evergreen Road in Beverly Hills.
The 2016 play was written by Rachel Atkins. This dark drama tells the story of Mary Shelley, the author of the 1818 novel “Frankenstein.”
Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3-5. Tickets can be purchased at the box office prior to each performance for $20. Children under 10 are not recommended to attend. Visit oaklandtheaterproject.org.
The Oakland Theatre Project is a new collaboration between active high school theater directors and professional actors in Oakland County.
Township library to hold document shredding event
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Public Library will host a drive-up document shredding event 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 29. Shred Nations will be onsite with their mobile shredder to dispose of unwanted documents safely and quickly.
“We had a great turnout for our last shredding event,” said Laura J. Kraly, the head of adult services at the library. “It’s a great community service that we’re happy to provide so folks can safely dispose of their confidential, sensitive or unwanted documents right on site,” she added.
There is a limit of four boxes per vehicle. Patrons are asked to follow the directional signs in the parking lot on the day of the event and to be sure boxes do not contain any batteries, lighters or matches – only paper documents.
For more information, call (248) 642-5800.
