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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NORTHVILLE THIS MONTH

Music at Maybury

July 31

Bo’s Big Band will perform in this installment of Maybury State Park’s Music at Maybury series. Concerts are at 7 p.m. on Mondays through August at the Trailhead Building, accessible from the 8 Mile entrance to the park. The series continues with James Humphries on Aug. 7; Busted by Nine on Aug. 14 and Rise Again on Aug. 21. Bring a picnic basket, and a blanket or chair and enjoy the live entertainment. For more information about the schedule, visit www.friendsofmaybury. org.

Tunes on Tuesday

Aug 1

The Northville DDA and Northville Parks & Recreation host these free concerts for kids from 10:3011:30 a.m. Tuesdays in downtown Northville’s Town Square. Steve and Trish’s Family Fun performs on Aug. 1, followed by Earth Angels on Aug. 8, and Rick and Dayna’s Playground on Aug. 15. Don’t forget your water bottle, hat and sunscreen. For weather cancellation, call (248) 449-9951 or visit the Facebook page @ NorthvilleParksandRec.

Celebrate Michigan!

The Buy Michigan Now Festival returns to downtown Northville Aug. 4-6. The event showcases exclusively Michigan-based businesses, and is an opportunity to interact directly with local entrepreneurs. The festival highlights include vendors, live entertainment, and the Kids Zone.

Vendors are selected based on the mission of creating jobs, supporting entrepreneurs, and helping Michigan businesses grow. They must meet one of these criteria: operates entirely in Michigan, headquartered in Michigan with additional operations outside the state, Michigan-owned franchise or affiliate, an artist, author, or musician that resides in Michigan.

Hours are 4-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit buymichigannow.com or send an email to Fest@BuyMichiganNow.com.

from 4-7 p.m. at the Village. The event will feature live music, food and spirits, a silent auction, and tours of Mill Race’s gardens and buildings. All proceeds from this event support the Historical Society’s ongoing work. Tickets cost $100 for NHS members and $110 for non-members, and are available at www.millracenorthville. org/mainevents. Anyone interested in either sponsoring or volunteering at the event can contact Wendy at (248) 348-1845 or wmutch@ millracenorthville.org.

Yard & Craft Sale

at Napier and Six Mile. The event takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Thayer’s Corner Nature Area (8250 Napier Road). The cost to participate as a seller is $25. Set up is at 9 a.m. Sellers keep proceeds of their sales. For more information, or to reserve space to sell your items, call (248) 207-0765.

Steps Against Suicide

Aug. 12

Garden Party

Aug. 5

The Northville Historical Society will be celebrating 50 years of Mill Race Village with this new event that runs

Aug. 12

The Northville Township Historic District Fund will host this annual event, which benefits the renovation of the historic Thayer’s Schoolhouse

This second annual 5K walk organized by Northville High School students takes place at Ford Field in Northville. Event activities start at 8:45 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m. with activities continuing until noon. The mission is to raise suicide awareness, bring our community together, support and give hope to those affected by suicide, along with saving lives. In addition to the walk, there will be suicide prevention and grief resources, as well as mental health activities (painting, music, raffles, hair tinsel, a photo booth, food and drinks, and more). The event is dog friendly (as long as on a leash). The cost is $35 per participant, with all proceeds going to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. To sign up or for more information, email stepsagainstsuicide@gmail.com.

Family Fun Campout

Aug. 12

Sponsored by Northville Parks and Recreation, The Friends of Maybury, and Maybury State Park, this family campout at Maybury State Park begins at noon, and will include hiking through the park, a fishing program, crafts, campfire, s’mores, horseshoes, hiking and more. No pets please. It will be held rain or shine, unless noted on the Northville Parks and Rec weather hotline at (248) 449-9951. Register at northvilleparksandrec.org or by calling (248) 349-0203. Participants will receive a camping info packet after registering. Cost (for residents) is $35 per family of four, $5 for each additional camper.

County Fair

Aug. 12

Maybury Farm will host this event from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. It will include live entertainment and plenty of treats at the farm. What started in 2022 as a celebration of Northville Community Foundation’s 25th anniversary, Maybury Farm is continuing a special event to thank the community for its support. The Whiskey Charmers will perform from noon-3 p.m. Reservations are not required. For ticket prices and more information, visit www.mayburyfarm.org/events.