Posted on Thu, Jul 30, 2009 : 10:30 a.m.
Area weekend events: July 30-Aug. 1
By Tammy Mayrend
Two area events were brought to my attention for this weekend, both within a comfortable driving distance of Ann Arbor. To read more about each, be sure to visit my Ann Arbor Mom blog!
July 30-Aug. 1: The Saint Andrew's Society of Detroit 160th Highland Games. Everything Scottish from food, to music, dancing, Scottish games and more ... A special free family night movie night under-the-stars viewing of The Water Horse: Legend of The Deep is a new event July 30.ÂJuly 31-Aug. 1: The Mid-America Chapter of the Musical Box Society International Band Organ Rally in Riverside Park, Ypsilanti. Enjoy listening to a variety of music played on large roll-operated carousels, band organs, and hand-cranked portable organs. Free family event - Even try your hand at cranking some of the smaller organs!
Photo: Courtesy of the Highland Games
If you have any local events that you would like highlighted on AnnArbor.com or in my Ann Arbor Mom blog, please submit information to Tmayrend(at)gmail.com.
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Tammy Mayrend
Thu, Jul 30, 2009 : 9:26 p.m.
One more area weekend event has been brought to my attention. Check out Canton's 4th annual Cherry Hill Arts Festival on Saturday August 1 - Details at www.annarbormom.com.