Fly Zone Family Saturdays at the Yankee Air Museum

On the 1st Saturday of every month through May, families are invited to participate in Fly Zone Family Days at the Yankee Air Museum (47884 D St., Belleville, MI). This free event allows students ages 10-18 and their parents to enjoy the new Fly Zone attraction from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Fly Zone is an aerial challenge course for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). While this is a free event, pre-registration required online: http://www.yankeeairmuseum.org/fly-zone-family-days-at-yankee-air-museum/. Two family members are allowed as observers. Students and observers should plan to provide their own lunch.

Huron River Trick or Treat by Canoe

Enjoy the Huron River Trick or Treat event October 16, just
don't let the pirates get your booty!

Although I have mentioned this even in my Halloween Events Round-up, it certainly sounds like a fun event for the whole family... So I thought to pass it along in greater detail.

On October 19, take your entire family on a trip down the river during the annual Huron River trick or Treat event. Starting at the Gallup Canoe Livery anytime between noon and 5:00 p.m. families can spend the afternoon enjoying the haunting fall beauty of the Huron River by canoe or kayak. As you paddle down the river families will encounter creatures, ghouls and goblins (although they don't look very scary) handing out treats and candy. Feel free to dress up in costumes or come as is, just be sure to bring a bag for your candy and keep an eye out for the swashbuckling pirates as they patrol the waters! You wouldn't want them to grab the booty you collected!

The fee for this Ann Arbor Halloween event is $22/boat, children need to be 1 for the boat-ride. Really it's no trick, but will certainly be a treat!



Photo courtesty Ann Arbor Parks

Upcoming parent informational meetings for incoming 9th graders

A good friend of mine was lamenting the other day about her daughter going to high school next year - Mainly she was concerned about the transition. I won't have these types of discussions any time soon, but I do understand the pressures of parenting, and the un-known of a child attending a new school. That's why parent or student/parent meetings as an introduction to the school are so important, and an event worth attending.

Attached are several parent informational meetings for area school districts that will be happening within the next few weeks:

ANN ARBOR

Pioneer High School - 9th Grade Curriculum Night will be held in the Little Theater on Tuesday, January 12, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Skyline High School - Curriculum night for incoming 9th graders will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Huron High School - A School enrollment informational meeting for the Class of 2014 will be held in the Media Center on Thursday, January 14, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Community High School - Parent/Student information nights will be held from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on Monday, January 11, Tuesday, January 19, Wednesday, February 3, and Thursday, February 11.

For more information on Ann Arbor high schools, check the Ann Arbor Public school website for the individual school websites.

YPSILANTI

Ypsilanti High School - Open House will be held on Tuesday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln Consolidated High School - 9th grade orientation meeting will be held in the high school auditorium on Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m.

The parent/student informational meeting has yet to be scheduled for Willow Run Schools.

SALINE
Saline High School - Class of 2014 Open House will be held in the SHS Auditorium Monday, February 8, at 7:00 p.m.

Photo courtesty of Flicky user alibubba