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Soulful Santa Celebration Tickets On Sale Now

Join us for a holiday celebration filled with joy, music, and community spirit at the Soulful Santa Celebration! Bring the whole family for a special visit with Black Santa, complete with professional photo opportunities to capture the moment. Enjoy holiday crafts, festive cookies, and hot chocolate to get into the season’s spirit.

🎁 Highlights include:
• Black Santa Photo Experience 📸
• Take-Home Crafts ✂️
• Holiday Karaoke 🎤
• Wii Spin 360 Photo Booth 📷
• Face Painting by Jazzy the Clown 🤡
• Holiday Performance by Impulse Dance Academy Dancers 💃
Plus, get some holiday shopping done at our Vendor Marketplace and grab a bite from delicious food vendors (food available for purchase).

🎟 Tickets:
• $8 for Southfield residents
• $10 for non-residents
• All attendees ages 2 and up must have a ticket, and each family group must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets available:
• In person at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk (26000 Evergreen Road), Mon-Fr from 9 AM-5 PM
• Online at https://bit.ly/SfldSoulfulSanta24
• At the door, as space allows
For more details, call Southfield Parks & Recreation at (248) 796-4620.

Celebrate the season with us – it’s going to be a day full of soulful cheer! 🎄

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Looking for a fun way to stay active during your lunch break? ⛸️
Head to the Southfield Sports Arena for Weekday Open Skate and burn up to 670 calories in just 30 minutes! Ice skating is not only a fantastic aerobic workout but also strengthens your glutes, abs, and tones your legs.
Weekday Open Skate happens Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00 - 1:20 PM.
Entry is only $4 per person, and skate rentals are available for $3.
For more details, call the Southfield Sports Arena at (248) 796-4640.
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🏒 Join us for Sticks & Pucks during the week!
Practice your skating, puck handling, and shooting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:30 - 11:50 AM.
Open to ages 18+ (helmets required), admission is $8 per person.
For more details, call the Southfield Sports Arena at (248) 796-4640.
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Put on your comfy shoes, grab a water bottle, and don't forget to dress for the weather.
We'll meet you at the parking lot the park at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Can't wait to see you there!

Thursday, Dec 5 Bauervic Woods Park, 20545 W. Nine Mile Rd.

Thursday, Dec 12 Inglenook Park, 20901 W. Twelve Mile Rd.

Saturday, Dec 14* @ 4:45 PM Full Moon Walk at Civic Center Park, 26000 Evergreen Rd.

Thursday, Dec 19 Freeway Park/Lincoln Woods, eastbound Lincoln, west of Greenfield
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Youth Open Gym (Ages 9-13)
Join us at Beech Woods Recreation Center for Youth Open Gym, Monday through Friday from 3:30–5:30 pm.
Daily Fee: $3 (Southfield residents), $5 (non-residents).

All participants must register for the 2024/25 season during their first visit, with a parent or guardian present for sign-in every visit. Limited to 45 participants per day. Call (248) 796-4670 for more details.
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Get ready to hit the ice because Open Skate is back at the Southfield Sports Arena! ⛸️

For more details, call the Southfield Sports Arena at (248) 796-4640. See you on the ice! ❄️
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🏒 It’s time for Sticks & Pucks at Southfield Sports Arena!
Hockey players ages 18+ can hit the ice to sharpen their skills each Sunday from 12 - 1:20 pm. Spaces are limited to the first 20 people, so be sure to register early! Don’t forget – helmets are a must for all participants. 🏒🥅
For more details, call the Southfield Sports Arena at (248) 796-4640.
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The Southfield Scribe October - December 2024 Senior Newsletter

The October - December 2024 edition of The Southfield Scribe senior newsletter is here!
Explore the newsletter by clicking the link below and then call Senior Services at (248) 796-4650 for more details or to register

The Southfield Scribe Oct-Dec 2024
We are hiring announcement with pictures of various staff members and activities
Opportunities Available for
Seasonal (up to 40 hours a week) and
Part-Time (30 hours a week or less)
Workers 18 Years and Older
Find details on all the Parks & Recreation positions available by clicking the Apply Today! button

Southfield Residents Can Purchase Discounted Detroit Zoo Tickets

We are excited to announce that Southfield Parks & Recreation has joined the Detroit Zoo's Tickets & More Online Discount Program! You may buy specially priced tickets for the Detroit Zoo over the Internet with the added convenience of printing your tickets and then presenting them at the Zoo entrance. Purchasing tickets has never been easier!

You may purchase tickets online immediately by visiting your exclusive Detroit Zoo Tickets & More Discount Online Program ticket store in either of the following ways:

1: Click on our special Detroit Zoo link https://tickets.detroitzoo.org/affiliate.asp?ID=0F8E5784-1B1F-4FDE-8B69-108A9B125D7E This link will take you directly to our special "store" site without the need to enter a password.

2: You can also reach the site by going to https://tickets.detroitzoo.org and enter our exclusive Ticket Store User Name: Southfield parks and recreation

Please note: If you wish to visit the Polk Penguin Conservation Center, you will need to get a free, timed-entry pass. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis at main admissions gate only. We hope you and your family enjoy the Detroit Zoo this season! If you have any questions concerning the Detroit Zoo ticket program please call us at (248) 796-4620.