August 16, 2019
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Close out summer with a Movie on the Shore
Free event at Pavilion Shore Park takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 6pm
The start of school is right around the corner so Novi Parks figured they would help you close out summer with a bang.

Join us at 6pm on Tuesday, August 20 at Pavilion Shore Park for the free Movie on the Shore event. The evening includes face painting, bounce house, giveaways and more. Food will be available for purchase.

The band, Momford and Sons, will start at 6:15pm, followed by the movie How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World at 7:45pm.
Spend a day in Novi at the Michigan State Fair
Fair runs from Aug. 29-Sept. 2; fireworks, 5K among new attractions
The Michigan State Fair returns to Novi over Labor Day weekend, packed with its traditional fair offerings along with new attractions the entire family will enjoy.

The fair kicks off Thursday, Aug. 29 with Mega Jam followed by a fireworks show at 9pm. Throughout the weekend be sure to check out the Giant Pumpkins, the State Fair Superstar, the Midway, the Shrine Circus and so much more!

Buy tickets at michiganstatefairllc.com.
Security in Houses of Worship seminar on Sept. 7
Free program for worship leaders, staff & their security ministry volunteers
The Novi Police Department is once again hosting a Security in Houses of Worship seminar for faith-based organizations in the area.

The free seminar takes place from 9am-1:15pm on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Brightmoor Christian Church. It will cover best practices, option-based response to active violence and more through a variety of focus sessions.

Registration is required by September 1 at cityofnovi.org/houseofworship. For more information, contact Det. Jon Zabick at 248.449.1537.
The rich legacy of the Novi Special lives on
Famous race car put City on the map despite never winning a race
The Novi Special sits now in the children's area at the Novi Public Library and later this year will move permanently to the Novi Civic Center.

But before it became a display item, this historic race car was turning heads at the Indy 500. Despite being called "the greatest car to never win the Indy 500," it became an Indianapolis icon. Here's its story and the story of those who heard it roar.