Here are some things happening in the community to help you kick off the holiday season - All events are complimentary:
Tonight - Grosse Pointe Woods Tree Aglow. 7:00 p.m. GP Woods City Hall, Mack Ave.
Friday, November 27 - Grosse Pointe Santa Parade, 10 am, Kercheval from Lewiston to Cadieux. For more information visit the Village Association website.
Monday, November 30 - Skate Swap, 4 - 6 p.m. at the Lindell Lodge at Patterson Park, Grosse Pointe Park.
Wednesday, December 2- Holiday Tree Lighting and Gift Market - 4 - 8 p.m. Tree lighting is at 6:30 p.m. followed by carols and a free holiday movie at the Okulski theater. See Grosse Pointe Park website for more details.
Thursday, December 10 - Figure Skating Extravaganza at the ice rink, Patterson Park. 7:00 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served in the Lindell Lodge. Must have a valid Park pass for entry. For more information, visit the Grosse Pointe Park website.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Disney's "A Christmas Carol" at Okulski Theater
From November 20 to December 3rd, come and enjoy Jim Carrey in Disney's new movie "A Christmas Carol."
Ticket Prices
Matinees (before 5:00 PM)
$4.00 for all
All Other Shows
Adults: $6.00
12 and Under and
60 and over: $5.00
“Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” a multi-sensory thrill ride re-envisioned by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, captures the fantastical essence of the classic Dickens tale in a groundbreaking 3D motion picture event. Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman) and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it’s too late.
Running Time: 1 Hours 36 Minutes
MPAA Rating: PG - scary sequences and scary images
Ticket Prices
Matinees (before 5:00 PM)
$4.00 for all
All Other Shows
Adults: $6.00
12 and Under and
60 and over: $5.00
“Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” a multi-sensory thrill ride re-envisioned by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, captures the fantastical essence of the classic Dickens tale in a groundbreaking 3D motion picture event. Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman) and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it’s too late.
Running Time: 1 Hours 36 Minutes
MPAA Rating: PG - scary sequences and scary images
Saturday, November 21, 2009
City Council Meeting Cancelled for 11/23/09
I was informed Friday evening that Monday's Council meeting was cancelled. The next meeting will be December 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council chambers, 15115 E. Jefferson, 3rd floor.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Michael Jackson in Grosse Pointe Park
Michael Jackson's This is it movie, rated "G," is now showing at the Okulski Theater until Thursday, November 19. Show times are as follows:
Saturday, November 14 3:00 & 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 15 3:00 & 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 19 7:00 pm
You must have a valid park pass to enter. For more information, call 313-822-2812, ext. 1 or visit the city's website at www.grossepointepark.org.
Saturday, November 14 3:00 & 7:00 pm
Sunday, November 15 3:00 & 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 19 7:00 pm
You must have a valid park pass to enter. For more information, call 313-822-2812, ext. 1 or visit the city's website at www.grossepointepark.org.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Mulier's Wine Tasting Tonight - 11/12/09
Mulier's Market is hosting a wine tasting event tonight at the Tompkins Center at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person and wine will be available for purchase at a discounted price.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
City Council Meeting Summary - 11/09/09
Here is a quick summary of last night's city council meeting (NOTE- these are not official minutes of the meeting):
Mayor Heenan and Council members Laurie Arora, Jim Robson and Dan Grano took oath of office for their term of office. Mayor's term is 2-year and Council term is 4-year.
Council voted to re-appoint members of the Parks and Recreation Commission for a 2-year term. I asked how one applies to serve on this commission. If you are interested, send me a note or see the City Manager at GPP municipal offices so your appointment can be considered.
Council also voted to approve the Board of Canvassers for a 4-year term.
Greg Theokis was elected Mayor Pro Tem by Council.
Council formed a new committee to look into updating our city website. Dan Grano, Laurie Arora and Jim Robson will form that committee.
Council voted on a neighbor dispute.
Approval of new DPW vehicle went to lowest bidder.
Approval of invoices over $5,000.
Rodent committee chair, Jim Robson, gave an update and said the committee would be meeting soon.
Meeting adjourned into closed door session for real estate acquisition.
Mayor Heenan and Council members Laurie Arora, Jim Robson and Dan Grano took oath of office for their term of office. Mayor's term is 2-year and Council term is 4-year.
Council voted to re-appoint members of the Parks and Recreation Commission for a 2-year term. I asked how one applies to serve on this commission. If you are interested, send me a note or see the City Manager at GPP municipal offices so your appointment can be considered.
Council also voted to approve the Board of Canvassers for a 4-year term.
Greg Theokis was elected Mayor Pro Tem by Council.
Council formed a new committee to look into updating our city website. Dan Grano, Laurie Arora and Jim Robson will form that committee.
Council voted on a neighbor dispute.
Approval of new DPW vehicle went to lowest bidder.
Approval of invoices over $5,000.
Rodent committee chair, Jim Robson, gave an update and said the committee would be meeting soon.
Meeting adjourned into closed door session for real estate acquisition.
Monday, November 9, 2009
City Council Meeting Tonight - 11/9/09
The agenda for tonight's City Council meeting is as follows:
Swearing in of Mayor Heenan and newly elected Council members Laurie Arora, Dan Grano, and Jim Robson
Committee Re-appointments for Recreation committee and Board of Canvassers
Public Works vehicle acquisition
Whittier chimney
Finance Report
Swearing in of Mayor Heenan and newly elected Council members Laurie Arora, Dan Grano, and Jim Robson
Committee Re-appointments for Recreation committee and Board of Canvassers
Public Works vehicle acquisition
Whittier chimney
Finance Report
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Beautification Awards Tonight
Grosse Pointe Park will present Beautification Awards tonight at the Tompkins Center. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. Hope to see you there.
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