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University in Rochester. Stage management, theatrical makeup and costum-
ing will be taught during five-day programs for those 15 and older.
Workshops are set for June 13-July 1 in Varner Hall. (248) 370-2956.

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CATALOG HOMES: It has been estimated that 31 homes on Sylvan

- Lake originally were made from kits — packaged materials with
assembly instructions available from Sears and other manufacturers in
the early 1900s. These homes are identified during the second annual
Sylvan Lake Home and Garden Tour 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 18, when
visitors will be shown remodeled residences, historic houses, contemporary
dwellings and imaginative gardens. Guest speakers will discuss kit homes at
10 a.m. and modernized homes at 3 p.m. $10 per ticket for groups of 10 or
more, $12 before tour date, $15 tour day (248) 681-2750, (248) 681-8624.

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COLLECTIBLE CARS: Hundreds of classic vehicles are on display and in

competition for awards at the 33rd annual Sloan Museum Summer Auto Fair
in Flint. A 7 p.m. cruise from Flushing on Friday, June 24, opens the fair,
which continues 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday June 25-26, on the Flint
Cultural Center Campus, 1221 E. Kearsley. A swap meet, entertainment,
food vendors and children's activities enter into the fun. $5 per adult, $1
per child with an adult. (810) 237-3450. ww-w.SloanMuseum.org .

NEW SPACE: Bloom: West Bloomfield Fine Arts Festival has a new

location, Orchard Lake Road between 14 Mile and Maple, at 10 a.m.-5
p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 25-26. There will be entertainment, food and
shuttle services. (248) 626-3636. Preceding the festival is a new classic car
event, Orchard Lake Road Cruise, which moves along the curb lanes noon-6

p.m. Sunday June 19. (248) 681-6898. www.orchard-
lakeroadcruise.com .

QUENCHED TASTES: Upwards of 100 varieties of wine
accompanied by tempting foods fill the International Wine and Food
Festival held 5-10 p.m. Friday, June 24; noon-10 Saturday, June 25; and
noon-6 Sunday, June 26, on the grounds of the Meadow Brook Music
Festival on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester. Wine and food
seminars and live entertainment take place throughout the weekend with
proceeds benefiting the March of Dimes. $20 per adult in advance; $25 on
show day, $5 per child 12-17. (248) 377-8200.

FABULOUS FIREWORKS: The International Freedom Festival Fireworks
start at 10:06 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at the Detroit River. The theme this
year is "3D Fireworks." The colorful show celebrating independence in the
U.S. and Canada will be joined with family activities running 3-11 p.m. in
Hart Plaza. A VIP Rooftop Party; at the Center Street Parking Garage and
costing $175 per ticket, benefits the Parade Company, which organizes the
fireworks. In case of rain, the events will take place June 30. (313) 923-7400.

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TASTES AND TALENTS: The 17th annual Comerica TasteFest —
with food from 40 restaurants and entertainers from near and far —
A, heats up the Independence Day celebrations Thursday-Monday, June
30-July 4, in the area adjacent to the Fisher Building in Detroit. Hours are
11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. except for July 4, when closing is at 8 p.m. (313) 872-0188.
w-w-w.comericatastefest.com .

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UNOBSTRUCTED VISTAS OF THE DETROIT SKYLINE

WALKERVILLE ESTATE (WINDSOR'S GROSSE POINTE)

This stunning 14 year old terraced ranch was designed by contemporary architect Irving
Tobocman. Over 9,100 sq. ft. of living space features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4 car garage,
boat dock and lap pool fully utilizing in excess of 1 acre of beautifully landscaped river front
property. Please phone or email for further information.

S2,500,000

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donroutliffe@buckinghamrealty.ca

Toll Free (877) 443 4153

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SECLUDED CUSTOM LOG HOME ON 360 ACRES
9000 sq. ft. of living space, dramatic cathedral ceilings and stunning stone work
including a central fireplace built from gigantic boulders. Granite countertops cover the
custom hickory cabinets throughout. An 8000 sq. ft. barn with 2 large stables, tack
room and 8+ acre fenced pasture complements this estate. Whitetail deer, black bear
and waterfowl make this a hunter's paradise. Visit juliegorter.com and view my list-
ings to see more.

$2,800,000

(231) 922-2350 (231) 632-8347

"Foxley" was designed by renowned American architect Albert Kahn & was constructed
circa 1906. This 2.5 story, English "cottage-style" Tudor has been meticulously restored
to "better that new" status by the current owner. Over 5600 sq. ft. on 3 floors offers as
many as 7 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half baths & 4 natural fireplaces, all
on a gated 1/3 acre beautifully landscaped corner lot. Only 5 min-
BIrattatr
utes to the Tunnel. $739,000

donroutliffe@buckinghamrealty.ca

Toll Free (877) 443 4153

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