Lake Erie Metropark will host its annual Easter Egg Scramble at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the park's wave pool complex.
The Easter Muskrat will spread joy and hundreds of candy-filled Easter eggs to guests. There also will be wagon rides, an egg hunt, a petting zoo, a craft station and snacks.
The park's Marshlands Museum and Nature Center will offer Easter Week Short Takes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 17 to 21. Drop in for hands-on activities and crafts, with a different theme each day — "WoodWays," "Track Day," "Fascinating Fish," "Muskrat Mania" and "Bunches of Bones."
Tickets are $5, plus a vehicle entry fee. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 1-734-379-5020 or 1-800-477-3189.
The Detroit Audubon Society will co-sponsor "Timberdoodle Trek - The American Woodcock" at 7 p.m. next Friday at The Nature Center at Oakwoods Metropark.
There is no fee, but donations are requested.
The Early Birders Gang will be at the park at 9 a.m. April 14 for a fun morning of birding. Birders of all levels are welcome. Again donations will be accepted.
"Tadpoles," for children ages 2 - 5, has its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. April 14. This month's theme is "Building a Nest." There is a $4 fee per child.
"Nature N.U.T.S.," for children ages 6 - 11, has its monthly get-together at 11 a.m. April 14. "Awesome Amphibians" is the theme. There is a $4 fee per child.
At 2 p.m. April 14, "Huron River Fish" explores the hidden beauty of the river. There is a $3 fee.
Advance registration is required for all programs. Call 1-734-782-3956.
The Crack O' Dawn Coffee Club lives up to its name at 7 a.m. April 14 at the Marshlands Museum and Nature Center in Lake Erie Metropark.
Start the weekend with coffee, doughnuts and a walk in the park. There is a $2 fee.
The Muskrat Club, for kindergartners through third-graders, has its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. April 14. This time, the theme is "April Showers." Learn about rain, water cycles, weather and rainbows. There is a $2 fee per child.
At 2 p.m. April 15, a two-part program called "A Way with Clay -- Native Pottery Workshop" begins. Learn about American Indian clay pot making methods, see examples and make your own pot. There is a $15 fee.
Advance registration is required for all programs. Call 1-800-477-3189 or 1-734-379-5020.
The Polka Booster Club of America will have a "Hello Spring Dance" April 29 at the Msgr. Hunt Knights of Columbus Hall, 7080 Garling, Dearborn Heights.
The doors open at 1 p.m., with dancing from 2 to 6 p.m. to music by Jerry Robotka.
Admission is $12, and includes beer, wine and soft drinks. No BYOB.
Call 1-734-422-1901 or 1-313-561-8389 for tickets.
The Palace of Auburn Hills welcomes back the "Toughest Sport on Dirt" - the Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Invitational at 8 p.m. next Friday and April 14.
Hold on to your hats, partners, the Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Invitational is coming to The Palace of Auburn Hills next Friday and April 14.
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Tickets are $25, $30 and $50 and are on sale at Palacenet.com, Livenation. com, The Palace box office and all Ticketmaster locations. All tickets are $2 more the day of the show. Children's discounts are available.
Thomas the Tank Engine rolls in to Greenfield Village for a "Day out With Thomas 2007: All Aboard Tour" April 21 and 22 and again April 25 to 29.
Take a 25-minute ride on Thomas, have a photo taken with Sir Topham Hatt and visit the Imagination Station.
Thomas the Tank Engine will depart every 30 minutes, rain or shine, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.
Tickets are $10.75 for ages 2 and up and $ 24.75 for ages 5-12, which include Greenfield Village admission.
For more information, visit www.thehenryford.org.
Henry Ford Museum is presenting "The Eames Lounge Chair: An Icon of Modern Design," through April 29.
This traveling exhibit, organized by the Grand Rapids Art Museum and Herman Miller Inc., features more than 30 objects from the creative design partnership of Charles and Ray Eames, the duo who revolutionized the world of furniture design in form and function.
Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Admission is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for youths. Members and children ages 4 and younger are admitted free. For more information, call 1-313-982-6001 or visit www.thehenryford.org.
"Our Body: The Universe Within," an eye-opening and educational exhibition of actual human bodies and organs, is making its Midwest debut at The New Detroit Science Center, 5020 John R St.
Including approximately 20 bodies and 135 other anatomical displays, the exhibit exposes the inner workings of human anatomy by presenting actual human specimens, reproductions of historic anatomical artwork and much more. By presenting an artful, compelling and dignified environment, guests will be able to connect with the human artifacts on a personal level that will help them to better understand their own bodies.
Tickets are $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors and $19.95 for children, which includes Science Center general admission. Children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors can add the IMAX Dome Theatre film "The Human Body" for an additional $3 for adults and $2 for children and seniors with the purchase of a ticket to "Our Body: The Universe Within." Advance tickets are available at www.detroitsciencecenter.org.
Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, hosts a drop-in chess game night from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Find new and challenging opponents and pick up a move or two.
Heritage Decorative Artists of Southeast Michigan, a chapter of the International Society of Decorative Painters, meets bimonthly at the Westfield Activities Center, 2700 Westfield Road, Trenton.
All levels of painters are welcome. For more information, call Debi Keeling at 1-734-422-9382, or visit www.heritagedecorativeartists.com.
The Downriver Council for the Arts, 20904 North Line Road, Taylor, has a book club, which meets from 1-3 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.
Snacks are provided, and donations are accepted. To learn more, call 1-734-287-6103 or e-mail dc4arts@cs-net.net.
The Blockbuster Free Film Series continues at Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, with free screenings of popular recent and classic movies at 7 p.m. Mondays.
For information, call 1-313-943-2330.
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