DELTA TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION NEWSLETTER
July 2023
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Fireworks Celebration
Join thousands of area residents for this Independence Day celebration. Bring your own picnic lunch, grill, or cooler. A permit is required for alcoholic beverages and one can be obtained at the Parks and Recreation Department at no charge. The park also has playgrounds, tennis and volleyball courts, a basketball court, and more. .
M, 7/3, Fireworks begin around 10 p.m. or whenever it gets dark!
Sharp Park
Free
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W, 7/19, heats start at 5 p.m. and run through 8 p.m.
Ages 5-15
$10 Delta Township Resident/$12 Non-Resident
$15 day of run (if space available)
No refunds – run is rain or shine, but we will not run in a storm (weather make-up date: Th, 7/20)
Grand Woods Park
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Kids Mud Run
Come on out for the 10th Annual run. Obstacles will include a hay climb, over-under wall, pool noodle hurdles, several mud pits, balance beams, and much more! Parents will be allowed to run with child. The fee includes the run, a headband for the paid participant, and more.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Limited registrations will be available the day of the run at a fee of $15. Please note that some heats might not be available for registration on the day of the run.
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Kids Days
Come on out to Sharp Park and join us for a lot of fun! Kids will have a great time participating in the many fun activities including, the variety shows (see below), yard games, bounce house, double lane slide, balance bikes course, balloon twister, bubble booth, temporary tattoos, trackless train, children’s make-it take-it craft, tot spot, dance performances by Delta Dance Connection, Kiki’s Gymnastics fun obstacle course, Library Outreach Van, Delta Lioness/Lions concessions, and more!
Everything (with the exception of concessions) is FREE.
W, 8/9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Includes The Joel Tacey Magical Comedy Show at 1 p.m.
Sharp Park
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Music in the Park
Come on out to Sharp Park and enjoy some great music this summer! Music starts at 7 p.m. at Sharp Park
Tu, 7/18 - Sea Cruisers (oldies) with opener Jen Sygit
Jay’s Dogs Food Truck from 6-9 p.m.
On the Big Stage
Tu, 7/25 - Wild Honey Collective (Americana Folk) with opener School of Rock
In the Amphitheater
Tu, 8/15 - Three Men and a Tenor with opener Oxymorons
Jay’s Dogs Food Truck from 6-9 p.m.
On the Big Stage
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National Night Out including Touch a Truck Family Fun Night
Everyone is invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the National Night Out crime and drug prevention event.
This year a Black Hawk Helicopter will be there from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (weather/emergency permitting) courtesy of the Michigan Army National Guard, as well as an inflatable obstacle course, DJ, balloon twister, trackless train rides, a kids obstacle course, KidSight courtesy of the Bretton Woods Lions Club, the Delta Township District Library Outreach Van, and police and fire department vehicles on display as well as other trucks for kids of all ages to climb on and honk, balance bikes, hotdogs/chips (while supplies last) and more!
Tu, 8/1, 5-8:30 p.m.
Sharp Park
Free
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Movie at Mount Hope Park
Come and join your friends and neighbors for a movie in the park this summer! Arrive early and enjoy beautiful Mount Hope Park and take advantage of pre-movie activities including: lawn games, concessions, music, playground, and the walking path. Activities will open at 7:30 p.m. and the movies will start approximately at 9:15 p.m. Bring a blanket or low back chair to enjoy watching the movie.
F, 8/4, – Minions - The Rise of Gru
Rated PG
Mount Hope Park
Free
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Mom 2 Mom Sale
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Early Bird Admission (9am): $2/adult
General Admission (10am – 2pm): FREE
Location: Joseph E. Drolett Community Center
7550 W. Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
Looking for a place to buy/sell gently used children’s items, toys, and more? Rent a space at our Mom 2 Mom sale and see your items turn into cash!
For more event details and to reserve your space, visit our online catalog: www.deltami.gov/registration
*Spaces available starting August 1st*
Questions? Contact Lee Miller at 517-816-8213
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Fall Adult Kickball
Season begins Monday, August 14 and runs for 5 weeks.
Times: 6:05 - 7:05
Deadline to register: August 4
Registration fee: $150 per team
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Fall Adult Softball
Men's Dbl- 10 games: M, Tu, Th
Coed Dbl- 10 games: Tu, W
Early bird registration: 7/10 - 7/14
Regular registration: 7/17 - 7/28
Late registration: 7/31 - 8/4
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Youth Fall Soccer
Registration is open for our fall soccer program!
Ages 3-10
The deadline to register is August 11
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Youth NFL Flag Football
Introduce your child to the basics of football. Each team will be assigned an NFL team name and wear that official NFL team jersey. Grades K-5
The deadline to register is August 11.
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Hiring Lifeguards and Instructors
Delta Township is looking to hire several lifeguards and swim instructors. If you are interested, please contact the Enrichment Center office at 484-5600, M-F, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Conversations With Our Inner Critic - An Intentional Creativity® Workshop
Have you ever really thought about how many of our decisions/choices are influenced by our Inner Critic? It seems to wield a lot of power, and sometimes, we feel like we are under its control. What if we could create a different relationship with the Critic? Come join us as we transform the Critic's voice to that of our Muse. No artistic experience needed. Supply fee included.
Th: 8/24, 8/31, & 9/7
11 am - 1 pm
$37/3 Classes
Room 302
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Tai Chi- Qigong Shibashi
Provides a gentle and beautiful stretch routine which promotes flexibility and is deeply relaxing. In this easy and beginning class you will learn the movements.
Th, 7/20-8/31
9:30-10:30 a.m.
$42 (7 classes)
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Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
The zoo houses an internationally-famous Hippoquarium®. Other exhibits that make this zoo special are Arctic Encounter, Frog Town, Cheetah Valley, and Primate Forest. The aquarium features 3,000+ aquatic animals in 178,000 gallons of water.
Includes: motor coach transportation and admission to the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium.
Not included: lunch and bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).
Registration deadline: 7/5
Th, 7/27, 8:30 am-5:30 pm, $99
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Mystery Trip
The destinations are a Mystery, join us to see where we are going.
Includes: motor coach transportation, lunch, and admission(s)/tour(s).
Not included: bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).
Registration deadline: 7/19
Th, 8/10, 8 am-6 pm, $110
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Shipshewana Brown Bag Tour
Guided tour, lunch in an Amish home, jam tasting, visits to: bakery, noodle store, bulk food store, cheese shop and special gifts to fill your brown bag along the way.
Includes: motor coach transportation, guided tour, lunch, and special gifts.
Not included: bus driver’s tip ($1-$2 per person suggested).
Registration deadline: 8/9
Th, 9/28, 9 am-7:30 pm, $130
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