ENTER To WIN A FULLY RESTORED 1947 FORD CONVERTIBLE COURTESY OF Siby arkrici ON JOHN R NEXT TO OAKLAND MALL DROP THIS ENTRY OFF AT YOUR NEAREST HARMONY HOUSE LOCATION SEE STORE FOR RULES AND DETIALS OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM ONE ENTRY PER PERSON NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: Zip: DAY PHONE: AGE: JEWISH NEV/S/APPLETREE 10"ak HARMONYHOUSE Q.0410 THE AP LETRE 18 eddowdiii„, lhaPth f (kt/t q04 50 qua f ea44! area to see firsthand how the 911 system works and how dispatchers talk to officers in their cars or at other police de- partments. The tour includes a look at the gun range, fire trucks and fire-fighting appara- tus (Berkley is a public-safety department) and if there are no prisoners, the jail cell. Con- tact your local police station if this idea interests you. Cr Do you know that some firemen live at the fire station while on call? If you visit for a free tour you will see their liv- ing quarters and learn that they prepare meals for them- selves in their modem kitchens. You can see the in- side of the fire truck, hear the sirens and walk inside the EMS vehicles. Call your local fire-station to inquire about public tours. * Your local nature center may offer various programs, ei- ther on a drop-in or sign-up ba- sis, as well as maps for self-guided hikes. The Troy Outdoor Education Center of- fers a variety of one-time class- es with themes such as Nature Escape (for children ages 4-8) and Insect Eaters of the Night for older children (ages 6- adult). Call (248) 524-3567 for days, times and fees. You also can visit the center for a relaxing and educational stroll through the interpretive gallery to look at the reptiles and amphibians on display, or you can walk the grounds and get a glimpse of nature. fit TCI Cable of Oakland County offers free video pro- duction classes for residents of Lake Orion, Clarkston and Royal Oak. Older children can attend classes with adults and learn about cameras, editing, sound and lights. At the end of the series, all participants will have completed an actual video production. Watch your local cable station for phone numbers and/or class informa- tion. The Fun Doesn't Stop Here: Evening/VVeekend Activities... * Where can you go family night on the town? The Rec Room, in Rochester, offers pool tables, ping pong, floor hockey, domed hockey, foosball, weight lifting and aerobics. They also feature Little Tykes equipment and vehicles for your little tykes. If you go, don't miss the zip line, where children swing and float from a huge line. Weekday rates are $4 (18 mos.- 4 yrs.) and $6 (5 yrs.-adult); weekend rates are $6 (18 mos. - adult). One adult is admitted free with every paid child's admission. Call (248) 650-2504 for hours and location. ft If you find yourself anx- ious for carnival excitement but there's no carnival in town, why not visit the River- land Amusement Park? Locat- ed in Sterling Heights, the park has various carnival rides, in- cluding kiddy rides. The park is open all summer but only on Friday and Saturday evenings, from 6 to 10 p.m. Arm bands cost $6 or you can pay $1/ride. The park has ininia- ture golf, a small arcade and a