SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
COTTAGE & LAKEFRONT LIVING SHOW
NOVI, MI – February 26, 2009 – Below is the schedule for seminars and events at the second annual Cottage & Lakefront Living Show at Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, February 26 – March 1. ShowSpan, Inc. produces the show. For further information, the 24-hour information line is 1-800-328-6550 or visit www.CottageAndLakefrontLiving.com.
Thursday, February 26
3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 p.m.
Join the fun and learn the secrets of sand sculpture from towers and stairs to doors and windows from Sand Pirate Janet Schrader of Fairy Godmother Services in Lakeside, MI
2 – 9:30 p.m.
Turn a pile of sand into a sand sculpture at The Beach, a giant sandbox complete with sand and carving tools.
5 p.m.
Explore “Kayaking Adventures in Michigan” with travel writer and book author Jim DuFresne
6 p.m.
Learn about cottage succession planning at “Keeping the Family in the Family Cottage” presented by attorney Trey Brice of Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C. in Southfield
7 p.m.
Discover the pleasure of bird watching at “Start Birding! A Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching” from the Detroit Audubon Society
8 p.m.
Stories and tips on how to take photos successfully will be revealed by photographer Dallas Carlson during “Nature Photography at Your Cottage.”
Friday, February 27
2 – 9:30 p.m.
Pose for photos in the giant medieval sandcastle complete with towers while it is being built by Sand Pirate Janet Schrader of Fairy Godmother Services in Lakeside, MI
2 – 9:30 p.m.
Turn a pile of sand into a sand sculpture at The Beach, a giant sandbox complete with sand and carving tools.
5 p.m.
Stories and tips on how to take photos successfully will be revealed by photographer Dallas Carlson during “Nature Photography at Your Cottage.”
7 p.m.
Discover the pleasure of bird watching at “Start Birding! A Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching” from the Detroit Audubon Society
8 p.m.
Explore “Kayaking Adventures in Michigan” with travel writer and book author Jim DuFresne
Saturday, February 28
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Turn a pile of sand into a sand sculpture at The Beach, a giant sandbox complete with sand and carving tools.
11 a.m.
Stories and tips on how to take photos successfully will be revealed by photographer Dallas Carlson during “Nature Photography at Your Cottage.”
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join the fun and play in the sand with Sand Pirate Janet Schrader of Fairy Godmother Services in Lakeside, MI
Noon
Learn about cottage succession planning at “Keeping the Family in the Family Cottage” presented by attorney Trey Brice of Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C. in Southfield
1 p.m.
Explore “Kayaking Adventures in Michigan” with travel writer and book author Jim DuFresne
2 p.m.
Learn how “Protecting the Great Lakes Starts with You and Your Home” from Melissa Damanschke of the Sierra Club
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Signup for the Sandcastle Contest with Sand Pirate Janet Schrader at The Beach
3:30 p.m.
Experience historical reenactments of the Great Lakes fur trade era with French voyageurs
3:30 – 4 p.m.
Join the fun and learn the secrets of sand sculpture from towers and stairs to doors and windows from Sand Pirate Janet Schrader of Fairy Godmother Services in Lakeside, MI
4 – 5 p.m.
Watch the Sandcastle Contest with Sand Pirate Janet Schrader at The Beach
5 p.m.
Discover the pleasure of bird watching at “Start Birding! A Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching” from the Detroit Audubon Society
5 – 8 p.m.
Pose for photos in the giant medieval sandcastle complete with towers built by Sand Pirate Janet Schrader of Fairy Godmother Services in Lakeside, MI
6 p.m.
Focus on green building, remodeling and home design at “Creating a Green Cottage” from architect Michael Klement of Architectural Resource, LLC in Ann Arbor.
Sunday, March 1
11 a.m., noon, 1 & 2 p.m.
Join the fun and learn the secrets of sand sculpture from towers and stairs to doors and windows from Sand Pirate Janet Schrader of Fairy Godmother Services in Lakeside, MI
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Turn a pile of sand into a sand sculpture at The Beach, a giant sandbox complete with sand and carving tools.
11 a.m.
Discover the pleasure of bird watching at “Start Birding! A Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching” from the Detroit Audubon Society
Noon
Explore “Kayaking Adventures in Michigan” with travel writer and book author Jim DuFresne
1 p.m.
Learn how “Protecting the Great Lakes Starts with You and Your Home” from Melissa Damanschke of the Sierra Club
2 p.m.
Focus on green building, remodeling and home design at “Creating a Green Cottage” from architect Michael Klement of Architectural Resource, LLC in Ann Arbor.
3 p.m.
“Storming the Castle!” Learn how to make cannon balls (sand balls) and throw them at the toy solders guarding castle ramparts with Sand Pirate Janet Schrader at The Beach. The next attack will be in slow-motion, as kids of all ages stomp the castle to the ground.
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MEDIA NOTE: Releases and photos of products or services from the show can be e-mailed to you or are available at our Web site. Contact Nancy Rosen (248) 540-3197 or nancyr@showspan.com