January 14, 2016

Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department: 248.347.0400

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

Tickets on sale now for Daddy Daughter Dances on Feb. 5 & 6

Dads grab your daughter's hand and take them onto the dance floor at one of three Daddy Daughter Dances slated for February 5 and 6 at the Novi Civic Center.

The annual event, which always sells out, has dances scheduled for 7-9pm on Feb. 5 and 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Feb. 6.

An Evening in Paris is this year's theme. Dads (or significant male in your child's life) and daughters will be dressed in their finest as they dance to current and past hits. A decadent spread of desserts will include a variety of items for dipping in a chocolate fountain and Sno-cones. The event will conclude with an elegant balloon drop.

Cost to attend is $14 per person for residents and $17 for non-residents. Wrist corsages and Parisian-themed charms are both available for pre-order for $8 each and will be available for pick up at the dance. Each couple also will receive a FREE photo and additional packages will be available for an additional cost. All daughters will also receive a special gift when they leave.

Registration is available online at cityofnovi.org or at the Novi Civic Center, 45175 Ten Mile Road. For more information, call 248.347.0400.

FACE-OFF IN FLOOR HOCKEY

Co-ed league registration taking place now, games start Feb. 21

Join Novi Parks for the second season of youth floor hockey! The co-ed league takes place on Sundays with each session containing a 30-minute practice followed by a game.

The games will be played 6v6 including the goalies. Coaches will serve as referees during games. Registration includes five games and practices, jersey and an award.

Eye protection is required but NOT provided. A pair of eye protectors can be purchased during registration for $10. Prescription eye glasses will be sufficent. Mouth guards and shin guards also are recommended.

The divisions and times are as follows: K-Grade 1 from 12-1:30pm, Grades 2-3 from 2-3:30pm, Grades 4-6 from 4-5:30pm. Cost is $85 for residents and $102 for non-residents. The season runs from Feb. 21 to March 20. Registration ends Jan. 21. Register online at cityofnovi.org or in person at the Novi Civic Center.

Volunteer coaches also are needed, and those who volunteer will receive $25 credit to their account for future use in any Novi Parks program.

BUNDLE UP FOR AN ARCTIC ADVENTURE

Camp Arctic Adventure takes place over mid-Winter break

Don't trap yourself inside from the cold during mid-Winter break. Instead, head out to Camp Arctic Adventure at the Novi Ice Arena for an extraordinary winter wonderland experience.

Campers will participate in ice skating, an indoor human snowblower competition and Novi's very own mini-Iditarod. This two-day camp takes place Feb. 15-16 from 7am-6-pm, and is a perfect outlet during break.

General recreation activities will take place for early (7-8:30am) and late (4:30-6pm) campers. Full camp activities take place between 9am-4:30pm. Camp Arctic Adventure will have a 1:10 counselor to camper ration. Participants must bring a lunch and dress for the outdoors.

This program is open to ages 6-12 and cost is $86 for a resident and $103 non-resident. Registration ends Jan. 21. Register online at cityofnovi.org or in person at the Novi Civic Center.

SNAP A SNOWMAN CONTEST

Share your winter creation using #NoviSnowman2016

Now that winter has made its way to Novi , grab the kids and head outside for some family fun.

Build a snowman from now until February 28 in your yard or at one of Novi's parks and enter it in the 'Snap A Snowman' contest. Take a picture of your creation and post it on Twitter or Instagram using #NoviSnowman2016. When sharing your photo be sure permissions are set to public.

Judging will take place the week of Feb. 29. Winners will be chosen from three categories: Most Creative, Best Snow Creature and Best Classic Snowman, and will be announced on Twitter. Visit cityofnovi.org for contest rules.

FORMER RED WINGS STARS TAKE THE ICE

Victory 2016 supports Novi Police & Fire Benevolent Association

Get an up-close look at many of your favorite Detroit Red Wings stars from the years past at the third annual Novi Police and Fire Benevolent Association Victory Hockey Game.

The game between the Red Wings alumni and the team of Novi Police and Fire personnel takes place at 7pm on Jan. 22 at the Novi Ice Arena. A total of $27,000 was raised in the first two years of the event, with the money being used to support public safety members and their families in time of need.

Tickets for the game are just $10 and can be purchased online at NoviPFBA.org. For large groups, a ticket bundle is available that includes 20 tickets for $150.