1. Healthcare

FARMINGTON HILLS/FARMINGTON COMMISSION
ON CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
FAMILY ORIENTED CALENDAR AND RESOURCES
FEBRUARY 2015
FARMINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY PROGRAMS
• Tibetan Healing Yoga - Thursday, February 5 and 12, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
• Celebrate President’s Day with a sing-along - February 16 2:00 p.m. • FAFSA Fill-Out Night for parents Wednesday, February 18, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
• Puzzle Palooza - Saturday, February 14, 1 - 5 p.m. Complete a puzzle yourself or form a
team of no more than six puzzlers or a minimum of two, teams will have 3 hours to
complete their puzzle, the first team to finish, or the team closest at the end of the 3
hours will be the winner.
These programs are at the Main Library, Info: 248.553.6880 or www.farmlib.org MAKE HEART SHAPED BIRD TREATS - Saturday, February 7, 2:30 p.m.
At English Garden stores Kids can make bird treats, then watch the birds in their own yards
enjoy their handmade treats, fee is $5, classes are held at all English Garden stores, Info:
on store locations, details and to register www.englishgardens.com/events NUTRITION WORKSHOP - Thursday, February 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Learn about various grains, greens and winter vegetables and how to use them for the most
benefit, workshop fee is $10 which includes A $5 coupon, samples, recipes,, nutrition tips, and
more, Bush’s Market, Farmington Hills, 24445 Drake Road, Info: 248.427.7400
ELLA SHARP MUSEUM - Hours vary and museum is closed Sundays and Mondays
The Museum is in the 19th century home of Ella Merriman-Sharp, there are six galleries,
which feature changing exhibits of art and Jackson history, a hands-on children’s gallery, the
opportunity to tour an elegantly furnished Victorian home, to visit a one-room schoolhouse,
an authentic log cabin and other historical buildings, the museum has a gift shop and
restaurant, 3225 4th Street, Jackson, Info: for hours, fees and more information contact
517.787.2320 or email: [email protected], website is http://ellasharpmuseum.org MICHIGAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM - Saturday, February, 7, 14, 21, and 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join the Family Second Saturdays on 2/7 with “Story Time” for pre-schoolers; 2/14 for
“Railcar Rally”; 2/21 for “Picture Perfect Photography”; and 2/28 for “History Gamers”, the
museum is at 702 Kalamazoo St., Lansing, Info: 517.373.3559 or http://www.michigan.gov/
mhc/0,4726,7-282-61080_62766---,00.html HELLENIC MUSEUM OF MICHIGAN
Artifacts and more tell the story of the struggles and triumphs of Greek immigrants, the
museum is at 67 East Kirby Street, Detroit, Info and to schedule a visit: 313.871-4100 or
www.hellenicmi.org FARMINGTON HILLS CAMPS - • Summer camp registration starts Tuesday, February 24
Send an email to [email protected] with Join List on the subject line to receive
early registration information, a full list of camp offerings including latest updates and the
2015 camp brochure coming at the end of March, • Winter Survival Camp - Monday and Tuesday, February 16 - 17
Kids ages 6 -12 will find some adventure during winter break, including a variety of outside
activities which requires proper winter attire, fee is $50 for residents and $60 for non
residents, Class# 211280, Info and to register by February 9.
info: 248.473.1800 or www.fhgov.com FARMINGTON ACTIVITIES • Winter Market at American Legion Hall - Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The market continues with selections of food and craft items in the warm Legion Hall with
good parking, 31775 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, Info: http://
www.downtownfarmington.org/Downtown-Events/Calendar/vw/3/ItemID/432/d/20150103 • Riley Park Skating Rink- daily, weather permitting, downtown Farmington, Info: http://
www.downtownfarmington.org/Downtown-Events/Riley-Park-Ice-Rink SNOWSHOE TREK - Sunday, February 8, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Explore Heritage Park on a guided snowshoe hike, or if there is no snow you may hike the
trails anyway, lessons will be given on using snowshoes, hike is appropriate for ages 8+, fee
is $5 per person or $10 per person to rent snowshoes, class #211245-01, meet at the Nature
Center, Info: 248.473.1800 or www.fhgov.com FAMILY MEAL - Thursdays, 6 - 7 p.m.
Families can have a free family meal, weekly, Salvation Army, 27500 Shiawassee, Farmington,
Info: 248.477.1153 ext.12.
COFFEE AND STROLL - Bi-monthly Wednesdays, 10:30 - Noon.
Join the adult group for a naturalist guided walk through Heritage Park to enjoy and learn
about the changing seasons, following the stroll enjoy camaraderie and hot coffee in the
Nature Center, no pre-registration necessary and drop-ins are welcome, $2 at the door,
meets at the Heritage Park Nature Center, Info: at 248.477.1135 or www.fhgov.com
FARMINGTON STUDENT ART DISPLAYED IN LANSING - Students may submit their art work on 8.5 x 11 inch paper to be displayed for a month in
the Lansing office of Representative Christine Greig, Send art work to Jennifer Greening, C/
O Christine Greig, P.O. Box 30014 Lansing 48909.
OK2SAY INITIATIVE - Provides a confidential site for students to report potentially harmful
or dangerous behavior or threats, supported by local police departments and Farmington
Schools, contact by phone at 8-555-OK2SAY, text 652729 (OK2SAY), or email at
[email protected] INFORMATION RESOURCES
These sites are for information only and are not evaluated or recommend by the Farmington
Hills/Farmington Commission on Children, Youth and Families.
INFORMATION AUTO RECALLS FOR SAFETY ISSUES - www.nhtsa.gov TIPS ON BIKE SAFETY - http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/
KidsandBikeSafetyWeb/index.htm WHY HAND WASHING IS IMPORTANT - http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/hand/
handwashing-family.html
WATCH A VIDEO ON THE VALUE OF EXERCISE FOR KIDS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=DEnBOJqnVWM&list=PL89FA1D33A16AA3A8&index=27&feature=plpp_video
INFORMATION ON HEALTHFUL MEALS - www.choosemyplate.gov HELPFUL FINANCIAL INFORMATION - www.afsaef.org DATES IN FEBRUARY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY
VALENTINE’S DAY
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
PRESIDENT’S DAY/WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
ASH WEDNESDAY