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Livonia Shakespeare in the Park: 'A Comedy of Errors'

Join Livonia Shakespeare in the Park for "A Comedy of Errors!" It's playing in Stylmelski Veterans Park for two weekends only: July 18-20 and July 25-27.

Fridays and Saturdays, shows will begin at 6:30 p.m., and on Sundays, the shows will begin at 2 p.m.

There is free admission for this amazing show from the greatest playwright in history. For more information, visit the website for Livonia Community Theatre.

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$1 Senior Summer Ice Cream Socials

Hey, seniors! Cool off with us in the dining room of the Civic Park Senior Center with a delicious ice cream sundae. No registration is necessary. You only need to bring your friends and a dollar! This is for those 55 and older only.

Join us 11:30 a.m. on select dates through the Summer:

  • Friday, July 25
  • Friday, Aug. 22

For more information, please call (734) 466-2555. Find these events on Facebook! We want to give a special thanks to American House Livonia for sponsoring all of our 2025 summer ice cream socials. Another social will be held at the new Livonia Senior Wellness Center in October!

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Farm to Fork: The Power of Local Food

Learn about local food and its importance at the first part of this three-part lecture series 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the Alexander Blue House in Greenmead Historical Park.

In this one-hour session, Registered dietitian and chef Mary Balog will break down why choosing local food is good for our individual and collective health and wellbeing. We will highlight the impact of locally grown food on our nutrition, the environment, and the economy. It is all about simple choices that make a big difference. Come with questions or just to learn!

This program is free, but you must preregistration is required.

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#RecreatingTheRec

Important updates regarding changes to the Kirksey Recreation Center schedules and amenities include:

The leisure pool at The Rec will be closed until Aug. 18 for pool deck renovations and water slide maintenance. The splash pad at The Rec is currently closed as it is being rebuilt, and it will open mid-summer.

You can visit our website to see the specific timeline for each phase. For more details, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Two Weeks Out

Tue, July 22 - 6:30 p.m. Children's Concert: The Funny Dumplings
Wed, July 23 - 7 p.m. Rec Center Readers Book Club: 'West with Giraffes'
Thu, July 24 - 7 p.m. Music From the Heart Summer Concert: The Sax Maniacs Soul Revue
Fri, July 25 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $1 Senior Summer Ice Cream Social!
Fri, July 25 - 6:30 p.m. Livonia Shakespeare in the Park Presents 'A Comedy of Errors'
Sat, July 26 - noon-3 p.m. The BIG Picnic Presented by Christian Financial Credit Union
Sat, July 26 - 1 p.m. Pedal Pull at The BIG Picnic
Sat, July 26 - 6:30 p.m. Livonia Shakespeare in the Park Presents 'A Comedy of Errors'
Sun, July 27 - 2 p.m. Livonia Shakespeare in the Park Presents 'A Comedy of Errors'

Tue, July 29 - 6:30 p.m. Children's Concert: Gemini
Thu, July 31 - 7 p.m. Music From the Heart Summer Concert: The Shawn Riley Band
Fri, Aug. 1 - 5-11 p.m. St. Andrew’s Society Cèilidh
Sat, Aug. 2 - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. St. Andrew's Society Highland Games
Tue, Aug. 5 - 6:30 p.m. Children's Concert: Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits

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