ROCHESTER: Get clean and go green
Munch on organic food while your car is being washed with sun-warmed water and nontoxic detergent during Rochester’s fourth annual Earth Day Expo.
The event will have earth-friendly and informative activities, exhibits, renewable energy demonstrations, entertainment, a farmers market, yoga, massage, organic food, baked treats and more.
“We have to think about the impact we have on the environment these days,” says John Batdorf, executive director of Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center, which is producing the event. “We’re looking for a better quality of life, and people are responding to the fact that we have some things to work on in order to have a strong economy and community.”
You can try a climbing wall or just go for a tour with members of the Rochester Historical Society. There will be activities for children, too.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday in the area of Third and Main in downtown Rochester.
For information, call the Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center at 248-693-1021 or visit www.earthdayexpo.org or www.uheac.org. Free.
NOVI: Fair play for the kids
The work of local, regional and national artists — including photography, painting, sculpture, glass art and more — will be featured at the Great Lakes Art Fair.
“There will be lots for kids to do, too, including coloring a mural,” says spokeswoman Jill Kubatko. “The Generation Next area will feature art projects from younger students, and student art will be placed throughout the garden galleries.”
10 a.m.-6 pm. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi. $7, free for children younger than 12. An opening-night reception starts at 7 p.m. Friday, also at the Rock Financial Showplace. $50 for the opening reception. 248-348-5600 or www.greatlakesartfair.com.
ROSEVILLE: A gem of a show
Demonstrations of beading, faceting, chain-making, lapidary arts and more can be found at the Mt. Clemens Gem and Lapidary Society’s 32nd annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Dealers also will be on hand.
It’s 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Roseville Recreation Center, 18185 Sycamore in Roseville. For info, contact Ron Rolfe at 586-726-1578. Admission is $6 for families, $3 for adults, $1 for ages 13-17, free for children younger than 12; a one-person weekend pass costs $6.
BY MARY LENDZION, FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
Source: www.freep.com/article
