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Kids Can Meet Their Favorite Detroit Athletes For Free at Sportsfest
My husband worked in sportsradio for years and many of his childhood sports dreams came true over the years during his tenures at 97.1 The Ticket and at WDFN as he got to meet many of the athletes he grew up idolizing.
97.1 The Ticket is hosting an event March 20th from 10a-6p, at Rock Financial Showplace (Hall A) that allows fans of any age to meet local sports heroes for free.
Among the local legends scheduled to appear:
Former Bad Boy Rick Mahorn
Detroit Lion superstar Calvin Johnson
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College Nannies and Tutors opens in Oakland County
My initial impression of a nanny was a live-in motherly figure who takes care of the kids as an assistant to the mother. For example, when the mom is out, the nanny watches the kids, cooks for them, and takes them where they need to go, all in addition to when the mom is home and needs help with the kids and around the house - kind of like Alice from the Brady Bunch.
After meeting with Amber O'Hara, owner of College Nannies and Tutors, I learned a lot about nannies and their infinite roles.
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Dancing with our Local Stars
Come help raise some money for the American Red Cross on Saturday, March 13th to help in their relief efforts for the people of Haiti.
Admission $25. Everyone welcome at this special event – singles & married couples. Advanced reservations required: http://www.successfullysingle.org/ or 248.289.6406.
Location: San Marino Club, 1685 E. Big Beaver
Dancing with our Local Stars - A benefit for the Haiti Earthquake Relief
It's Maple Syrup madness in March!
March is the month for Maple Syrup! Several local communities offer class, tutorials and celebrations of harvesting Maple Syrup. Plenty of them are going on all month. Here's a list:
Friday, March 5th 10:30a-11:30a
Madison Hts: Pre-K Tap A Tree
Children ages three through five (along with an adult) can take part in the maple tapping season during a program at the nature center.
Advance registration and payment is required.
248-585-0100
He said She said - our thoughts on Old-Fashioned Etiquette
My husband sent me an article recently about a teacher, Cord Ivanyi, in an Arizona public high school who felt strongly about incorporating etiquette lessons in the classroom, e.g. learning to open doors for girls, pull out chairs for their female classmates and stand when a girl enters a room. A teacher for 14 years, Ivanyi said he was inspired to start demonstrating what he considers proper etiquette after witnessing the coarse behavior that some of the boys in his classes displayed toward the girls. As a result of the emphasis on politeness, the overall mood in the classroom has changed markedly.
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