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Gift Certificates

Novi Parks offers gift certificates, perfect for birthdays and holidays. Gift-givers can customize the amount
and purchase an as e-card to be used
toward any Novi Parks program. No additional fees apply. Call 248.347.0400 for more information.

Shredding Saturdays

First Saturday Every Month, 9am-12pm

Through a partnership with Corrigan Record Storage, Novi residents may recycle up to 300 pounds with NAID Certified Secured Shredding for a $5 fee. Over 300 pounds is $.05 per pound. Hard drive destruction is available for a $5 fee.

Location: Corrigan Record Storage, 45200 Grand River Avenue

Turning Teen: Managing Emotions: Anxiety 101

Sun, 1-3pm
Oct 4
Click here to register. Registration Ends: Sep 30

Tweens often think there is something “wrong” with them when they experience stress, anxiety and worry. Come together with your child for an informational and educational presentation about anxiety, stress and worry. Your child will discover healthy ways to manage these emotions and you’ll fi nd ways to support them through these normal feelings. This program will be taught by Social Worker Michelle White, LMSW. For more information and to register, visit turningteen.com

Ages: 8-12 with trusted adult
Price: $60 per couple
Location: Novi Civic Center

A Brighter Day

Presented in collaboration with the All Things Yarn group
Aug 17-Oct 9

Attention knitters and crocheters, you can help brighten a senior’s day by participating in yarn bombing! Maybe you saw the tree socks display last year on the Civic Center Campus? This year, the Meadowbrook Commons Campus is the location. Nearly 200 older adults live on the Meadowbrook Commons Campus, many of
which have had limited interaction with friends and family due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Colorful trees on campus are sure to lift spirits and provide a cheery view. The tree socks will be installed in late August and displayed for about six weeks.

Adopt a tree and knit a sock by Aug 17. We will provide you the measurements and will install your piece. Let us know if you are in need of yarn.

For information on both options, call 248.347.0400 or email noviparks@cityofnovi.org.

S’mores Family Fun Run

Sat, 5:30-7pm
Oct 17
Click here to register. Registration Ends: Oct 17

Join us for a one-mile fun run along the ITC Trail. Participants will enjoy s’mores, a craft and custom race medal and bib. Time slots will accommodate appropriate social distancing. New this year, we are also offering a virtual race option; virtual runners will have the option of a one-mile fun run, 5K and 10K. Virtual runners will use a fitness tracking app of their choice to submit times. Custom medals and bibs will be mailed out to participants after the completion of the race.

Ages: All
Price: Res. $15/Non-Res. $17
Location: ITC Community Sports Park or Virtual

Registration Ends: Oct 9 in person, Oct 17 virtual

Turning Teen: Body Basics for Boys

Click here to register

Turning Teen provides age appropriate, medically accurate information about puberty in an engaging and relaxed manner. We strive to initiate a healthy dialogue between parent and child early; allowing for conversations to continue as your child grows. This educational, interactive workshop is ideal for boys before puberty starts or at the beginning of puberty. This is an introduction to your body and its parts, the difference between boys and girls, what puberty does to our bodies and brains, rules for body respect, emotions and more.

Ages: 10+ plus parent
Price: $40 per couple

Turning Teen: Body Basics for Girls

Click here to register

Body Basics is the first in the Turning Teen series and provides age appropriate, medically accurate information about puberty in an engaging and relaxed manner. This is an introduction to your body and its parts, the difference between boys and girls, physical and emotional changes that happen during puberty, rules for body respect, emotions and more.

Ages: 8-12 with trusted adult
Price: $40 per couple

Turning Teen: Being My Best Self

Click here to register

Being My Best Self is the second Turning Teen workshop for girls. The first program in the series is recommended, but not required for attendance. This program is recommended for girls ages 10 and up or girls who have started puberty. Being My Best Self is a mother-daughter workshop, intended to help facilitate and continue important conversations about body changes at home. Help your daughter understand and respect her changing body by giving her the information she needs to recognize the importance of self-care!

Ages: 10+ with trusted adult
Price: $40 per couple

Turning Teen: Managing Emotions: Anxiety 101

Click here to register

Tweens often think there is something “wrong” with them when they experience stress, anxiety and worry. Come together with your child for an informational and educational presentation about anxiety, stress and worry. Your child will discover healthy ways to manage these emotions and you’ll find ways to support them through these normal feelings. This program will be taught by Social Worker, Michelle White LMSW.

Ages: 8-12 with trusted adult
Price: $40 per couple