W4 Country Community Calendar

February 24 to March 31 - Fish Fry Fridays at Old St. Patrick Parish

FISH FRY FRIDAYS AT OLD ST. PATRICK PARISH

5671 WHITMORE LAKE ROAD, ANN ARBOR

FRIDAYS STARTING MARCH 3rd MARCH 31st, 4:30p to 7:00p

44th Annual Lenten Friday Fish Fry’s 3-3 thru 3-31, 4:30-7:00pm. Inside dining/take-out. Alaskan Pollack, choice of potato or mac & cheese, salad bar/roll/beverage, and dessert (extra cost). Adults $12, discounts for Seniors and Children.

For more information, click here for the Parish’s website and click here for their Facebook Page.

March 18 to April 1 - Funky Rivertown Fest

FUNKY RIVERTOWN FEST

RIVERSIDE ARTS CENTER – 76 N. HURON STREET, YPSILANTI

MARCH 28 to APRIL 1

The organizers of the Funky Rivertown Fest are creating something totally new in Ypsilanti! This is the inaugural, one-week event celebrating original music at the Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

This week-long festival consists of several themed events including Tuesday Songwriters in the round, Thursday Night Supergroups, a Saturday Matinee performance, and more.

Funky Rivertown Fest Schedule:

Tuesday Songwriters in the Round – 7:30 PM

Wednesday Night Rocks! – 7:30 PM

Thursday Night Supergroups! – 7:30 PM
Friday Night Americana! – 7:30 PM
Saturday Matinee! – 2:30 PM
Saturday Night! – 7:30 PM

Please visit the website for more information on each night’s event, and to purchase advance tickets.

Saturday April 15 - Rural Safety Day

RURAL SAFETY DAY

WASHTENAW FARM COUNCIL GROUNDS
5055 ANN ARBOR-SALINE ROAD, ANN ARBOR

SATURDAY, APRIL 15th 12:30p to 3p

Join us for a family-focused day to learn about staying safe in your rural community! Washtenaw County Farm Bureau and the Washtenaw County 4-H program are co-hosting this fun event.

This educational program will be held on Saturday, April 15 in Buildings A, B, & C at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds.

Registration & activities begin at 12:30 pm. Come early to check out fun activities like our Hazard Hunt, trivia wheel, photo booth, and more! The program will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The program will be family focused for all ages. Topics include tractor safety, grain and wagon safety, animal safety, fire safety, first aid, and stress management.

For more information, click here to check out the Facebook Event. To purchase tickets, click here!

Sunday April 16 - Big House 5K 2023

BIG HOUSE 5K 2023

SUNDAY, APRIL 16th at 7am

Join in for the 10th Anniversary of the Big House 5K on April 16, 2023. The race, owned and operated by the Michigan Athletic Department, has a mission of raising funds and awareness for local non-profit beneficiaries. The race begins on State Street, courses through the University of Michigan’s central campus, then finishes on the 50-yard line of Michigan Stadium.

Registration for the 2023 race will open January 15, 2023. Sign up on the website to receive priority communication about race information.

For more information and to register, click here!

Sunday May 7 - Extreme Ownership Field Training Exercise

EXTREME OWNERSHIP FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE

SUNDAY, MAY 7TH 2023

The Echelon Front Field Training Exercise offers hands-on, real-world training on Extreme Ownership Leadership Principles. Participants experience challenging and chaotic situations to bring to life the power of effectively applying the 4 Laws of Combat.

REGISTRATION IS AT WEBER’S – 3050 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

For more information, click here to see their website and click here for their Facebook Page!

Sunday May 14 - Mother's Day Time to Teal 5K & Fun Run/Walk

MOTHER’S DAY TIME TO TEAL 5K & FUN RUN/WALK

113 SOUTH ASHLEY STREET, ANN ARBOR

SUNDAY MAY 14th at 8am

The Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MIOCA) is proud to bring you our 12th Annual Mother’s Day Time to Teal event! Join us in beautiful Ann Arbor, Michigan and everywhere virtually on Sunday, May 14, 2023 to celebrate the incredible women in our lives for Mother’s Day and raise awareness of ovarian cancer.

For 2023, the timed 5k will be held in-person in Downtown Ann Arbor with a fun run option as well and a virtual race option available.

To learn more, click here to check out the website!

Saturday May 20 - Walk & Wag and Run

WALK & WAG AND RUN

ROLLING HILLS COUNTY PARK – 7660 STONYCREEK RD., YPSILANTI

SATURDAY MAY 20 at 8:00am

Walk, wag and run to save animals! Together we can get them all homes! Every dollar you raise for Walk & Wag assists in the rescue, care and start of a new life for the most vulnerable animals right here, in our community.

And Walk & Wag is great fun! The fundraising includes one-of-a-kind prizes and culminates in the event on May 20 at Rolling Hills Park with activities for dogs and their people. Register, fundraise and celebrate with us!

For more information, click here to check out the website!

Sunday May 21 - Open Cockpit Days

OPEN COCKPIT DAYS

YANKEE AIR MUSEUM – 47884 D STREET, BELLEVILLE

SUNDAY MAY 21st 11a to 4p

Have you ever wondered what it is like to see into the cockpit of a jet?
The Yankee Air Museum is opening some of our static aircraft on display inside the Museum so you can get an inside look at what it takes to be a pilot!

No additional cost, just pay for museum admission.

For more information, click here to check out the website!

August 1 to 4 - Livingston County Youth Performing Arts Camp

LIVINGSTON COUNTY YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

ST. MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC CHURCH

2201 S. OLD US HWY 23, BRIGHTON

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1st to FRIDAY, AUGUST 4th

4 Days of Performing Arts Fun! A great place for young budding talents to grow with new techniques and experiences. Ages 7-13, Singing, Dancing, Performing, Rhythm

For more information, click here to check out their website!

Facebook Page

Sunday September 24 - 2023 Quarry Challenge

2023 QUARRY CHALLENGE

SYLVANIA MINERALS – 5676 Carleton-Rockwood Rd, South Rockwood

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th at 9am

This course is one of the most challenging courses in Michigan and will definitely provide a thorough workout! The experience and views are spectacular. You won’t want to miss it!

Check out the video from 2019 Quarry Challenge: https://youtu.be/q9Ya0hziS30

$20.00 prior to 4/30/2023
$25.00 prior to 7/31/2023
$30.00 Before Day of Race
$40.00 Morning of Race
All proceeds benefit the South Rockwood Library!

Parking is located at 5676 Carleton Rockwood, 48179. Packet pickup is 9/24 from 4 PM-7 PM, 9/24, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, and race day starting at 7:30 AM-8:30 AM on the Village of South Rockwood/South Rockwood Library campus. Busing from this location will be provided to race location

For more information, visit: https://www.greatlakesagg.com/quarry-challenge/

FISH FRY FRIDAYS AT OLD ST. PATRICK PARISH

5671 WHITMORE LAKE ROAD, ANN ARBOR

FRIDAYS STARTING MARCH 3rd MARCH 31st, 4:30p to 7:00p

FUNKY RIVERTOWN FEST

RIVERSIDE ARTS CENTER – 76 N. HURON STREET, YPSILANTI

MARCH 28 to APRIL 1

RURAL SAFETY DAY

WASHTENAW FARM COUNCIL GROUNDS
5055 ANN ARBOR-SALINE ROAD, ANN ARBOR

SATURDAY, APRIL 15th 12:30p to 3p

BIG HOUSE 5K 2023

SUNDAY, APRIL 16th at 7am

EXTREME OWNERSHIP FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE

SUNDAY, MAY 7TH 2023

MOTHER’S DAY TIME TO TEAL 5K & FUN RUN/WALK

113 SOUTH ASHLEY STREET, ANN ARBOR

SUNDAY MAY 14th at 8am

WALK & WAG AND RUN

ROLLING HILLS COUNTY PARK – 7660 STONYCREEK RD., YPSILANTI

SATURDAY MAY 20 at 8:00am

OPEN COCKPIT DAYS

YANKEE AIR MUSEUM – 47884 D STREET, BELLEVILLE

SUNDAY MAY 21st 11a to 4p

LIVINGSTON COUNTY YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

ST. MARY MAGDALEN CATHOLIC CHURCH

2201 S. OLD US HWY 23, BRIGHTON

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1st to FRIDAY, AUGUST 4th

2023 QUARRY CHALLENGE

SYLVANIA MINERALS – 5676 Carleton-Rockwood Rd, South Rockwood

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th at 9am

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