Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Freeland Minor Boys Semi Finals
The playoffs continue tonight for the minor boys. There are four teams still standing...the Cubs, Diamondbacks, Tigers and Red Sox. First game of the doubleheader begins at 6:00 at the Sports Zone/Strike Zone Field. No admission, so come on out and see the kids play some ball...
Monday, June 21, 2010
Local Farmers Markets
The Saginaw Farmer's Market has special events such as local authors coming in to sell and sign books, experts from the various extension offices to answer questions and local gardening groups to sell plants, flowers and bulbs. The markets are all open until the last weekend in October.
Bay City
Corner of Washington Avenue and 6th Street
Beginning July 6th - open Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 am - 3:30 pm.
Saginaw
507 South Washington
Open Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 10 am - 3 pm. Beginning July 10th, the market will open on Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm.
Check their webpage for a list of special events and visitors to the market.
Midland
In front of the Tridge on Ashman Street.
Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 am - noon.
Little League Playoffs
The Rangers v the Tigers and then the Twins will play the Nationals in a double header. The second game will begin around 9 pm. Winners will advance to the finals on Thursday night.
There's no admission to come out and watch the kids on the beautiful new field. You can sit in the bleachers or bring your own chair and sit in the outfield. Concession stand is open and ready for business too.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
DETOUR!!
The railroad tracks on Main Street in Freeland will be under construction starting TOMORROW - 6/21. If the weather cooperates, repairs should be completed by Friday, 6/25. Avoid going through town by using the detour on Garfield to Pierce Rd to M-47 or Webster to Sarle to M-47.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Freeland Athletic Association Millionaire Party
The Freeland Athletic Association Millionaire Party is next Sunday, 6/27 at the Freeland Sports Zone! Gates open at 12:45. Party starts at 1pm and ends at 6pm. Tickets are required for entry. Need a ticket? See the FAA page to get signed up for one. Cost is $125 each and allows entrance for two people.
Catering is provided by Apple Mountain and food will be served all day long. Drinks are free - beer, pop, tea and water!
There's a bingo tent, black jack, roulette wheel, poker, Texas Hold 'Em and 50/50 drawings each hour. Oh, and there's the little drawing that happens all day long to see if your ticket is a winner of the $20,000 grand prize. Other prizes include 1- $10,000 winner, 3 - $1,000 winners, 7 - $500 winners and 110 - $125 winners.
Come on out and have a great time with your friends. Proceeds go to the athletic funds for Freeland studets.
Park at the FREELAND HIGH SCHOOL, Webster Road. Shuttle buses will run constantly from the High School to the Sports Zone. Parking will not be allowed at the Sportszone and cars will be turned around.
Catering is provided by Apple Mountain and food will be served all day long. Drinks are free - beer, pop, tea and water!
There's a bingo tent, black jack, roulette wheel, poker, Texas Hold 'Em and 50/50 drawings each hour. Oh, and there's the little drawing that happens all day long to see if your ticket is a winner of the $20,000 grand prize. Other prizes include 1- $10,000 winner, 3 - $1,000 winners, 7 - $500 winners and 110 - $125 winners.
Come on out and have a great time with your friends. Proceeds go to the athletic funds for Freeland studets.
Park at the FREELAND HIGH SCHOOL, Webster Road. Shuttle buses will run constantly from the High School to the Sports Zone. Parking will not be allowed at the Sportszone and cars will be turned around.
June Summer Concerts
The Tittabawassee Township Park is hosting a summer concert series with some great local bands. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and see who else is hitting up the park. Concessions available.
June 30th - The Sinclairs
Concert begins at 7 pm.
Tittabawassee Township Park
9200 Midland Road
Freeland
Friday, June 18, 2010
Do you have Freeland news?
Do you have news about something going on in the Freeland area or about a person from Freeland? Let me know about it! If it has already happened, please provide as many details as possible and a picture and email it to Freeland411@yahoo.com.
If it's an upcoming event, please let me know and maybe we can advertise for you a little bit. Send me all the pertinent information and a contact person to Freeland411@yahoo.com.
I'll try my hardest to get everything up and posted if it's important to Freelanders.
If it's an upcoming event, please let me know and maybe we can advertise for you a little bit. Send me all the pertinent information and a contact person to Freeland411@yahoo.com.
I'll try my hardest to get everything up and posted if it's important to Freelanders.
Tittabawassee Township Park Program
The Tittabawassee Township recreation is offering their free summer recreation program once again at the park on Midland Road. This is a great - and cheap - way to have some fun without breaking the bank.
All programs run from 10 am until noon at the park 9200 Midland Road, Freeland.
Following is the list of dates and program themes:
July 7th - Safety Day
Local police, fire, ambulance and hospital personnel will be available to give demonstrations, view equipment and learn many different ways to keep safe. The K-9 Unit and the Flight Care helicopter will be onsite if their schedule allows.
July 14th - Fun With Nature
Nelson and the Wildlife Safari Team will have all kinds of fun stuff to do with animals from around the world.
July 21st - Carnival
There will be a scavenger hunt, games, contests and lots of fun to be had for the whole family.
July 28th - Ronald McDonald Magic Show
Bring the kids out to see Ronald McDonald perform some of his great magic tricks. There might even be snacks after!
August 4th - Fish Tank Follies
Chad Patterson and his crew will sing and entertain young and old.
August 11th - End of Summer Blowout Party
This is the blowout of the season! There will be a DJ, games, snacks, crafts and an inflatable to jump on.
All programs run from 10 am until noon at the park 9200 Midland Road, Freeland.
Following is the list of dates and program themes:
July 7th - Safety Day
Local police, fire, ambulance and hospital personnel will be available to give demonstrations, view equipment and learn many different ways to keep safe. The K-9 Unit and the Flight Care helicopter will be onsite if their schedule allows.
July 14th - Fun With Nature
Nelson and the Wildlife Safari Team will have all kinds of fun stuff to do with animals from around the world.
July 21st - Carnival
There will be a scavenger hunt, games, contests and lots of fun to be had for the whole family.
July 28th - Ronald McDonald Magic Show
Bring the kids out to see Ronald McDonald perform some of his great magic tricks. There might even be snacks after!
August 4th - Fish Tank Follies
Chad Patterson and his crew will sing and entertain young and old.
August 11th - End of Summer Blowout Party
This is the blowout of the season! There will be a DJ, games, snacks, crafts and an inflatable to jump on.
Summer 2010
School has been out for two days - how many times have you heard, "Mom, I'm bored?" If it's like my house, several times. Enough times that you want to go out and change your name! Luckily, there are several things to do that will occupy your children's time and energy and they are close by.
1. Tittabawassee Township Park
The park on Midland Rd. has shade, playgroud equipment, bathrooms and walking trails. What more do you need to keep busy on a sunny afternoon? They have some programs starting July 7th that run each Wednesday morning that are free of charge. Click here to read all about them.
2. Imerman Park
Imerman Park does require a fee to enter the park between Memorial Day and Labor Day, but it's only $2 per car. There is a playground for the kids, several walking paths that go in and around the woods and along the Tittabawassee River and the Bark Park for your dog! Get the kids and the dog tired all in one shot!
Dogs are required to be on a leash, unless inside the fenced area. Please clean up after your pet!
3. Williams Township Park
The Williams Township Park in Auburn is a great place to get out and ride! They have several paved trails which are inside of a fenced area. You can find a shady bench and let the kids ride bikes, scooters or roller blades and you don't have to run after them to see where they are! There is also a playground and picnic tables if you want to have lunch on your outing.
Park is located on 1080 Midland Rd., just west of Garfield Rd. in Auburn.
4. Longview Spray Park
This park is a gem! Lots of green grass and park benches and tables for a picnic on a sunny day! The spray park has jets, dump buckets and lots of secret tools to get cooled off in. Park operates all day long, every day during the summer months. Bathroom facilities are available onsite.
337 Lemke Street, next to Longview Elementary School off of Waldo and Bay City Rds.
1. Tittabawassee Township Park
The park on Midland Rd. has shade, playgroud equipment, bathrooms and walking trails. What more do you need to keep busy on a sunny afternoon? They have some programs starting July 7th that run each Wednesday morning that are free of charge. Click here to read all about them.
2. Imerman Park
Imerman Park does require a fee to enter the park between Memorial Day and Labor Day, but it's only $2 per car. There is a playground for the kids, several walking paths that go in and around the woods and along the Tittabawassee River and the Bark Park for your dog! Get the kids and the dog tired all in one shot!
Dogs are required to be on a leash, unless inside the fenced area. Please clean up after your pet!
3. Williams Township Park
The Williams Township Park in Auburn is a great place to get out and ride! They have several paved trails which are inside of a fenced area. You can find a shady bench and let the kids ride bikes, scooters or roller blades and you don't have to run after them to see where they are! There is also a playground and picnic tables if you want to have lunch on your outing.
Park is located on 1080 Midland Rd., just west of Garfield Rd. in Auburn.
4. Longview Spray Park
This park is a gem! Lots of green grass and park benches and tables for a picnic on a sunny day! The spray park has jets, dump buckets and lots of secret tools to get cooled off in. Park operates all day long, every day during the summer months. Bathroom facilities are available onsite.
337 Lemke Street, next to Longview Elementary School off of Waldo and Bay City Rds.
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