Fun Health Fair Today at Packard Health

Today from 12:00 - 5;00 p.m., parents can take their children to participate in the 34th annual health fair at Packard Health (3174 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor).

Families can expect to find a fun event filled with activities for kids including bubbles, line dancing, games and music as well as finding free sports physicals, immunizations, dental screenings, car seats, digital thermometers and books for the first 300 kids.

The yearly event is put on to promote safety with free bike helmets donated by Thomson Reuters and free car seats and car seat checks from Safe Kids Huron Valley.

Free Movie Under The Stars at Rolling Hills

Join in the family fun for a free movie under the stars on June 25 at Rolling Hills County Park (7660 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti). This free event will take place on the sledding hill (next to the Lodge) at dusk (around 9:15 p.m.) featuring Yogi Bear.

Dress accordingly and don't forget a blanket to sit on (chairs are not recommended for the hill), bug spray,   and light snacks. Concessions will also be available for a nominal fee.

For questions or more information, please contact Gus Rosa at rosag@ewashtenaw.org or call (734) 484-9676. No registration is required, although a vehicle admission fee applies.

Remember Dad With A Book

Since it's officially time for the kids to participate in their Summer reading programs AND it's Father's Day, I would like to point out that the Ann Arbor District library has an awesome list of books featuring "Dad"!

Relay for Life of Ann Arbor: Free Kids Activities

One of the best ways to promoted a healthy lifestyle to your children is to do so by example, and what better way than by introducing kids to the Relay for Life! My son's school participates in a mini-program that he was very interested in this year so it may be time to introduce it at a greater level.
The Relay for Life of Ann Arbor will be held on the Campus of Washtenaw Community College (4800E Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 ) starting June, 25 at 10:00 a.m. until Sunday, June 26th 10:00 a.m. Families can celebrate er survivorship, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer.  Decorate a luminaria bag to remember loved ones lost to cancer and honor those who have won their battle. Free entertainment throughout the day includes live bands, DJ music and kid’s activities in a Kid's Zone area 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The activities for kids are provided by St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and the Lamaze Family Center from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.  

For more information visit the Relay for Life Ann Arbor website.

Free Crafts at Jo-Ann Stores This Saturday



Kids decorate their own bobblehead pet at local Jo-Ann
stores this Saturday. Keep it or gift it!

Here's another great opportunity for your child to create a fun Father's Day gift, or even just create something for themselves. On Saturday, June 18 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. kids can attend a free Make-it take-it craft event at local Jo-Ann stores creating a cute bobble-head pet and gift tag.

Be sure to check out the many other places where kid's can create something for Father's Day too.