Farmington, MI

Farmington Michigan is a great place to raise a family. This week Farmington MI celebrates its founding with the Founders festival.

ART ON THE GRAND TO FEATURE

"GEMINI" PERFORMANCE FOR CHILDREN

"Gemini," the renowned children's entertainment act, will perform onstage on Sunday, July 20 at 1 p.m. at Art on the Grand, the fine arts section of the Farmington Founders Festival. Art on the Grand, an interactive family art fair, offers a full range of entertainment from July 18 - 20 at its location on the corner of Grand River and Farmington Road in downtown Farmington.

"Gemini" features twin brothers San and Laz, who have released six recordings for children and won numerous awards from Parents' Choice Magazine, National Parenting Publications (NAPPA), and others. "Fancy That!" their first video, was voted one of the Top 10 children's videos by the American Library Association and Random House. Other recognition includes a 1999 Directors' Choice Award from Early Childhood News.

The brothers Gemini bring to their concerts a natural ease around children, and have an upbeat flair for involving everyone, from tots to grandparents, in the music making. The result is a dynamic show ranging from laughter and boisterous fun, to the magic of hushed lullabies and tender ballads.

Free entertainment at Art on the Grand will feature everything from flamenco dancing to jazz to rock, along with booths showcasing artists from around the country, free face painting, and wandering performers. For more information on Farmington Mi, visit www.foundersfestival.com .

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Thinking about moving to Farmington or Farmington Hills. Here is a great way to find out about the city and the city services.

Farmington Hills City Open House, Sunday, May 18, 2008

Come join the fun at the FREE City of Farmington Hills Open House on Sunday, May 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at the City Hall campus on Eleven Mile and Orchard Lake Roads. Here are just a few of the exciting things to do at the Open House:

Police Department

• Tour Police Headquarters, get fingerprinted, see evidence displays.
• Sit in a police car, watch a K-9 Police Dog demonstration, visit the Mobile Command Post.

Fire Department

• Climb on fire trucks, experience a fire with theatrical smoke and practice escape plans in the Smoke House, try on a firefighter's uniform, see a kitchen fire demonstration.
• Learn the basics of CPR and defibrillator use.

Special Services

• Bounce in the Moonwalk, do a craft project, get your face painted.
• Enjoy local elementary school choirs, baton twirlers, pompon teams, and dance groups on the Open House stage.

DPW

• Climb on a garbage truck, street sweeper or dump truck.
• Win a street sign with your name on it, learn about recycling.

47^th District Court

• Tour the building and see the courtrooms.
• Try out "fatal vision" drunk-driving simulator goggles.

City Hall

• Get FREE children's vision screenings from the Lions Club of Michigan.

The Open House will also feature food, games, and prizes. Open House visitors can park at Oakland Community College's east parking lot off Orchard Lake Road and take a free shuttle to City Hall. For more info, call 248-871-2500.

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