Independence Township Parks and Recreation hosts its annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., at the Clintonwood Park Softball Fields.
Check in is at 7 p.m. Boys and girls ages 8 to 15, as of Dec. 31, 2008, are invited to test their football skills at this free event. No football shoes or cleats of any kind are permitted. Only gym shoes allowed.
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Tickets for the annual Friendly Forest at Clintonwood Park go on sale Sept. 17 at Parks and Recreation, 90 N. Main St.
The Friendly Forest will be Saturday, Oct. 18, 4:30-7 p.m. Children ages 2-9 can wear their costumes, walk the enchanted trail with their parents, and collect goodies from their favorite cartoon and fairy tale characters.
Tickets must be purchased in advance for a specific time. Space is limited. Sponsorships for this event are also available.
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Sandlot Drop-in Baseball for grades 3-7, every Tuesday and Thursday, through Sept. 25, Sashabaw Plains Park.
Fee is $3 per player per day. Price includes a snack. Grades 6-7 play from 3:30-5 p.m. Grades 3-5, 5:15-6:45 p.m.
Bring glove. All other equipment provided. No parents ? drop off only. Two supervisors will be present and interacting with children as drop-in play takes place.
Call Parks and Recreation at 248-625-8223 or go online to www.twp.independence.mi.us for more information.