Resident tells his story of 360-pound weight loss while working out at the Kirksey Recreation Center

Kirksey Recreation Center Member Loses 360 Pounds

Livonia resident and Kirksey Recreation Center member Eric Johnson recently spoke with us about how he dropped from weighing 550 pounds to less than 190 pounds!

Listen in on his weight loss journey and how the Kirksey Recreation Center helped him reach his weight goals over the past few years.

Find out more about The Rec here.

Lamplighter 5K Gives Runners a Chance to Compete Under the Lights

If you're a 5K walks/runs fan, but are not a morning person, we may have the answer for you! Join us 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, for the Lamplighter 5K at Livonia's Ford Field.

Participants on this well-lit, flat, three-loop course will be bib-timed and the top overall male and female runners will receive medals. Register now for this fun run under the lights.

Thank you to sponsors Gazelle Sports, Livonia Parks and Recreation, Stevenson High School Cross Country, City of Livonia and Livonia Public Schools. Contact Chris Inch at chrisinch@ymail.com for more information.

Sit in Some Big Trucks During
Touch-a-Truck Aug. 27 at Greenmead

Come get hands on with tons of vehicles from local and State agencies Saturday, Aug. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (quiet hour from 8:30-10:30 a.m.) at Greenmead Historical Park. This FREE hands-on family event provides a unique opportunity for children and adults alike to explore vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, utility, construction, landscaping, transportation and delivery all in one place.

There is a suggested $3 parking donation to support local organizations. The quiet hour is for children sensitive to loud noises. Thank you hosts: Churchill Rotary Interact Club and Rotary Club of Livonia AM.

Thank You, Sponsors!

Some of our great events wouldn't be what they are without some help from our sponsors. One last thank you to the following groups and businesses for sponsoring many of our June events!

Youth T-Ball/Coach Pitch Leagues: Growth Works.
Adult Softball Leagues: Coaches Corner.
Summer Flea Market: Senate Coney Island, The Looney Baker.

If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, visit Livonia.gov/1600 or Livonia.gov/1622 via LivoniaParks.org.

Two Weeks Out

Tue, Aug. 2 – 6:30 p.m. Summer Fun Children's Concert: Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits
Tue, Aug. 2 – 10 p.m. T-Ball/Coach Pitch League Registration Deadline
Thu, Aug. 4 – 7 p.m. Summer Fun Cycle Series: Glow Out Cycle
Thu, Aug. 4 – 7 p.m. Music From the Heart Concert: Steve King and the Dittilies
Fri, Aug. 5 – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Senior Resource Fair
Fri, Aug. 5 – 5-11 p.m. 173rd Annual Highland Games' Ceilidh
Sat, Aug. 6 – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 173rd Annual Highland Games

Tue, Aug. 9 – 6:30 p.m. Summer Fun Children's Concert: Gemini
Tue, Aug. 9 – 7 p.m. Summer Fun Cycle Series: Pink Out Ride
Wed, Aug. 10 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Junior Historian Days
Thu, Aug. 11 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Healthy Livonia's Farm Stand
Thu, Aug. 11 – 7 p.m. Music From the Heart Concert: Devin Scillian and the Arizona Son
Tue, Aug. 16 – 6:30 p.m. Summer Fun Children's Concert: Beverly the Music Lady

Kirksey Recreation Center Member Loses 360 Pounds

Lamplighter 5K Gives Runners a Chance to Compete Under the Lights

Sit in Some Big Trucks DuringTouch-a-Truck Aug. 27 at Greenmead

Thank You, Sponsors!

Two Weeks Out

Sit in Some Big Trucks During
Touch-a-Truck Aug. 27 at Greenmead