Section E

DOWNRIVER LIFE
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Memorial Park, 10600 W. Jefferson Ave.; 1-734-674-6790. Aug. 4-5 Jazz on the River; noon to 9 p.m.; Elizabeth Park, Trenton; 1-734-261-1990. Aug. 5 Ecorse Farmers Market; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dingell Park, 3869 W. Jef-ferson Ave.; 1-734674-6790. Aug. 5 Concert on the Commons; Bill Bynum and Co.; 7 p.m.; corner of Macomb and Meridian, Grosse Ile; www.grosseile.com. Aug. 7 Concert in the Park; The Seventh Avenue Band; 7 p.m.; Southgate City Hall gazebo, 14400 Dix-Toledo Road; www.southgatemi.org. Aug. 7-10 Boys Nature Camp; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Oakwoods Metropark, Huron Township; 1734-782-3956 or www.metroparks. com. Aug. 7-10 Girls Nature Camp; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Oakwoods Metropark, Huron Township; 1734-782-3956 or www.metroparks. com.

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Fun in the summer sun

unny summer days and hot temperatures are in full effect, and so is the warm weather fun in the Downriver area. Have a wild time whipping around on carnival rides or leisurely peruse one of the local farmers markets there are fun summer activities suited for everyone. The following calendar highlights much of the entertainment and amusement, from festivals and fireworks to concerts and carnivals, offered in August throughout the News-Heralds coverage area. Also included are highlights of some of the major events in September. Look for more detailed calendars on the last Sundays in August and September. For more information on a particular event, check the papers weekly listings or contact the city or organization holding the event. To list an event in an upcoming calendar, email information to Andrea Blum at ablum@heritage. com.

July
July 29 Southgate Heritage Days/Founders Day Picnic; City Hall, 14400 Dix-Toledo Road; www. southgate-mi.org. July 29 Ecorse Farmers Market; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dingell Park, 3869 W. Jefferson Ave.; 1-734674-6790. July 29 Water, Water Everywhere!; 1 to 3 p.m.; Grosse Ile Nature & Land Convervancy, East River Road, one-half mile south of Groh Road; 1-734-624-7993 or educate@ginlc.org. July 29 Concert on the Commons; Paul Reeves; 7 p.m.; corner of Macomb and Meridian, Grosse Ile; www.grosseile.com.

Aug. 8 Summer Concert Aug. 11 River Rouge FarmSeries in the Garden; The Paul ers Market; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Keller Quartet; 5 to 8 p.m.; Taylor Memorial Park, 10600 W. Jefferson Conservatory, 22314 North Line Road; 1-888-383-4108 or www.taylor- Ave.; 1-734-674-6790. conservatory.org. Aug. 11-12 Monster Trucks Aug. 9 Grosse Ile Riverfront & Motorsports; Willow Metropark, Concert Series; Mood Swings; 7 New Boston; 1-734-697-9181.

Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www.metroparks.com.

August
Aug. 1 Summer Concert Series in the Garden; Penny Wells; 5 to 8 p.m.; Taylor Conservatory, 22314 North Line Road; 1-888-3834108 or www.taylorconservatory. org. Aug. 2 Music in the Park; Nine; 7:30 to 9 p.m.; Memorial Park, London and Fort streets, Lincoln Park; www.lincolnpark. govoffice.com.

Aug. 26 Touch-A-Truck 2012; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; parking lot behind Southgate Police Aug. 16 Lemonade & Shade Department, 14700 Reaume Concert Series; 3:30 p.m.; Gemini; Parkway; southgatetouchatruck@ Trenton Cultural Center, 2427 West gmail.com or 1-734-258-3032. Road. Aug. 26 St. George Greek Aug. 17 Third Friday; Wine Orthodox Church Greek Fest; Crawl; downtown Wyandotte; noon to 9 p.m.; 16300 Dix-Toledo www.wyandotte.net. Road, Southgate; www.stgeorge. mi.goarch.org or 1-734-283-8820. Aug. 17 Camp Out and Movie Night; 6:30 p.m.; Dr. Seuss The Aug. 26 Concert on the Lorax; Civic Center Park; www. Commons; Side by Side; 7 p.m.; woodhavenmi.org. corner of Macomb and Meridian, Grosse Ile; www.grosseile.com. Aug. 18 River Rouge Farmers Market; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Memorial Aug. 26 Ecorse Farmers Park, 10600 W. Jefferson Ave.; 1-734- Market; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dingell 674-6790. Park, 3869 W. Jefferson Ave.; 1-734674-6790. Aug. 18-19 Melvindale Street Fair; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 18 and Aug. 31 After 5: Art, Music 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 19; 1-313-429- & Performance; downtown 1080 or tdavid@melvindale.org. Wyandotte; www.wyandotte.net. Aug. 19 Buddy Holly, Patsy Cline and Elvis Presley tribute artists; 4 to 7 p.m.; Gil Talbert Community Center, 19340 S. Gibraltar Road, Gibraltar; 1-734671-1466. Aug. 31-Sept. 2 St. Pius X 39th annual Labor Day Weekend Festival; St. Pius X Catholic Church, 14101 Superior, Southgate; 1-734-285-1100.

Aug. 12 Concert on the Commons; Lara Semetko; 7 p.m.; corner of Macomb and Meridian, Grosse Ile; www.grosseile.com.

Jefferson Ave.; 1-734-674-6790.

Aug. 3-4 Allen Park Arts Aug. 9 Music in the Park; and Crafts Street Fair; 10 a.m. Little Davy and the Diplomats; to 9 p.m., Allen Road, between Southfield and Ecorse roads; www. 7:30 to 9 p.m.; Memorial Park, London and Fort streets, Lincoln cityofallenpark.org. Park; www.lincolnpark.govoffice. com. Aug. 3-5 Dearborn Homecoming; Ford Field, Monroe Aug. 10 Outdoor Family north of Michigan Avenue; Movie Night; dusk; Willow United Cherry Hill at Brady; www. Methodist Church, 36925 Willow cityofdearborn.org. Road, New Boston; 1-734-654-9020. Aug. 4 River Rouge Farmers Market; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Aug. 11 Wood Duck Dash;

p.m.; Waters Edge, 25215 West River Road; 1-734-675-2364.

Aug. 11-17 Junior League World Series; Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road, Taylor; www. cityoftaylor.com. Aug. 12 Lovely Lotus; 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Grosse Ile Nature & Land Convervancy, East River Road, 1/2 mile south of Groh Road; 1-734-624-7993 or educate@ginlc.org. Aug. 12 Ecorse Farmers Market; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dingell Park, 3869 W. Jefferson Ave.; 1-734674-6790.

Aug. 19 Concert on the Commons; Mike Foran; 7 p.m.; corner of Macomb and Meridian, Grosse Ile; www.grosseile.com. Aug. 19 New Boston Outdoor Market; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 37236 Huron River Drive; 1-734-753-3447. Aug. 19 Ecorse Farmers Market; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dingell Park, 3869 W. Jef-ferson Ave.; 1-734674-6790. Aug. 21 Concert in the Park; Sparx; 7 p.m.; Southgate City Hall gazebo, 14400 Dix-Toledo Road; www.southgate-mi.org. Aug. 22-23 Magnificent Micro Camp; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Oakwoods Metropark, Huron Township; 1-734-782-3956 or www. metroparks.com. Aug. 24 Wyandotte Flicks on Bricks; 9 p.m.; Yogi Bear; Elm and First streets; www.wyandotte.net. Aug. 24 Outdoor Family Movie Night; dusk; Willow United Methodist Church, 36925 Willow Road, New Boston; 1-734-654-9020. Aug. 24-26 Lincoln Park Days; Youth Center Park; lpechange.clubexpress.com. Aug. 24-26 Cruizin the Park, Lower Huron Metropark, Belleville; www.metroparks.com. Aug. 25 Southgate Community Players Under the Sea Party; 4 to 6 p.m.; Davidson Middle School, 15800 Trenton Road, Southgate; 1-734-282-4727. Aug. 25 River Rouge Farmers Market; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Memorial Park, 10600 W.

September
Sept. 1 Wyandotte Stars Annual Home Classic Tournament; 2 p.m.; Memorial Park, 23rd Street and Pennsylvania; www.wyandottemuseums.org or 1-734-324-7284. Sept. 1 River Rouge Farmers Market; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Memorial Park, 10600 W. Jefferson Ave.; 1-734674-6790. Sept. 2 Ecorse Farmers Market; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dingell Park, 3869 W. Jefferson Ave.; 1-734674-6790. Sept. 8 River Rouge Farmers Market; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Memorial Park, 10600 W. Jefferson Ave.; 1-734674-6790. Sept. 9 Victorian Mad Hatter Tea Party; noon, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.; Ford-MacNichol Home, 2610 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte; www.wyandottemuseums.org or 1-734-324-7284. Sept. 9 Arias in Autumn; 5 p.m.; Wyandotte Arts Center, 81 Chestnut; 1-734-720-0671. Sept. 9 Ecorse Farmers Market; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dingell Park, 3869 W. Jefferson Ave.; 1-734674-6790. Sept. 15-16 Hawkfest; Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Township; www.metroparks.com. Sept. 15 River Rouge Farmers Market; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Memorial Park, 10600 W. Jefferson Ave.; 1-734-674-6790. Sept. 16 2012 Downriver Cook Off; 1 to 6 p.m.; Silver Shores
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