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FIVE THINGS YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE THIS MONTH

From the Pistons to the Planetarium in December

box, to some pretty cool places.

winner in the"thanks Mom/Dad — you're
awesome"department.

Planetarium Hours:
Wednesday-Friday: 2 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: noon-4 p.m.

Admission:
Adults (ages 13 and up): $13.95
Child (ages 12 and younger): $11.95
Seniors (age 60 and older): $11.95
DSC Member: $4

WINTER SAFARI CAMP at the
DETROIT ZOO
If you're not one of the lucky few who
gets to head out of town (or has vacation
days left at work), your kids can still enjoy
an adventure outside of home at Winter
Safari Camp, new this year at the Detroit
Zoo.
Available Dec. 20-23 and 27-30, each
day offers a special theme for kids ages
4-15. From arts and crafts and science
in the snow to winter wildlife and more,
your kids will be both entertained and
educated — we like that!

Camp Hours: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., with early
drop-off (beginning at 7:30 a.m.) and late
pick-up (until 6 p.m.) available to accom-
modate working parents.

Cost: $60 per day for members and $70
per day for nonmembers.

5020 John R; Detroit; (313) 577-8400;
sciencedetroit.org.

BOWLING
The lingering smell of cigarettes, ill
fitting shoes and burnt sienna-colored
decor from the 1970s helps make bowling
an unforgettable experience for the family
(or maybe it's just our nostalgia for a by-
gone era). Open bowling hours vary — so
do yourself a favor and call ahead.

• Thunderbird Lanes: 400 W. Maple
Road, Troy. (248) 362-1660;
bowlthunderbird.com .

• Hartfield Lanes: 3490 W. 12 Mile Road,
Berkley. (248) 543-9338;
hartfieldbowling.com .

• Langan's Nor-West Lanes: 32905
Northwestern Hwy., Farmington Hills.
(248) 626-2442;
langansbowlingcenters.com .

8450 W. 10 Mile Road; Royal Oak.
(248) 541-5717; detroitzoo.org .

• Lucky Strike Lanes: 44325 West 12
Mile Road, Novi. (248) 374-3420;
bowlluckystrike.com .

DASSAULT SYSTEMES PLANETARIUM
at the DETROIT SCIENCE CENTER
The Dassault Systemes Planetarium at
Detroit's Science Center has a dizzying
50-foot-wide, three-story-high dome,
where your kids can discover the
universe, and you can discover vertigo.
Currently, there are three different shows:
"Black Holes," a visual feast that explains
these monsters of interstellar space;
"What's Up? Your Guide to the Night
Sky," a prototypical classic featuring the
constellations, stars and planets; and "The
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket,"which
takes you on a ride in, yes, a cardboard

• Colonial Lanes: 1950 S. Industrial Hwy.,
Ann Arbor. (734) 665-4474;
coloniallanescubsac.com .

NBA PISTONS BASKETBALL
Their record might not
be as good this season as
in years past, but that won't
matter to your kids when
you surprise them with
tickets to a Pistons game at
the Palace of Auburn Hills.
With a handful of home games this month,
and tickets "reasonably" priced (as far as
sporting events go), this could be a real

Tickets: Prices range from $10-$160;
there is a special "4-pack" deal available
for individual game purchases.

• Friday, Dec. 3: Detroit vs. Orlando
Magic; tip off at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 5: Detroit vs. Cleveland
Cavaliers; tip off at 6 p.m.

• Friday, Dec. 17: Detroit vs. Los
Angeles Clippers; tip off at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 19: Detroit vs. New
Orleans Hornets; tip off at 6 p.m.

• Sunday, Dec. 26: Detroit vs. Chicago
Bulls; tip off at 6 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 29: Detroit vs.
Atlanta Hawks; tip off at 7:30 p.m.

6 Championship Drive in Auburn Hills.
(248) 377-0100; nba.com/pistons.

TOBOGGANING
It's winter in Michigan so we felt
compelled to offer at least one outdoor
activity this month. Oakland County
offers dozens of great sites for this cold
weather offering. Bundle up the kinder,
fill the thermos with hot cocoa and have
at it; the best part is it's free!

• Heritage Park, Farmington Hills;
Farmington Road between 10 and
11 Mile roads.

• Shiawassee Park, Farmington;
Shiawassee Road at Powers Road.

• Beverly Park, Beverly Hills; Beverly
Road, west of Southfield Road.

• Civic Center Park, Madison Heights;
13 Mile Road at John R.

• Kensington Park, Milford; 2240 West
Buno Road (exit 155B off the 96-East).

• Oak Park Park, Oak Park; Oak Park
Boulevard, west of Coolidge Highway.

A. You said she
would believe just
about anything back
in 1990, and you
honored her with the
title, "Most Gullible."

B. In 1991 this man
was considered the
avatar of fashion, and
you told him so by
bestowing the honor
of"Best Dressed!'

G. A leader who was
trusted with the
class notebook, in
1990 she was
elected "Class
Secretary."

H. Channeling his
inner John Coltrane
back in 1991, you
thought he should
henceforth be known
as "Class Musician!'

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D. With or without
the red nose and
orange wig, you
thought him pretty
darn goofy in 1990
when you said he
was the "Class Clown."

C. With bicuspids
that made her
dentist proud, in
1991 you concurred
by recognizing her
as the girl with the
"Best Smile."

E."Drama, drama,
drama" was the buzz
surrounding her in
1990 so you duly
dubbed her"Class
Actor."

F. Apparently he
never met a speed
limit he liked be-
cause back in 1991,
you called him the
class "Mario
Andretti."

In journalism, a "second-day lead" is where
the reporter advances an existing story
by reporting on a new event; repurposing
leftovers is really no different.

• Tuesday, Dec. 14: Detroit vs. Atlanta
Hawks; tip off at 7:30 p.m.

Two Decades in the Making —
Go WBHS Lakers!

We imagine it difficult to fathom that two decades have passed since these folks
walked the hallowed halls of West Bloomfield High. Back then, their peers thought they
reflected the traits they won in mock (or, in one case, real) elections. Were they right?

A great"second-day lead"
for leftovers, this dish will
become a staple.

• Saturday, Dec. 11: Detroit vs. Toronto
Raptors; tip off at 7:30 p.m.

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As the West Bloomfield High School graduates of
1990 conclude their"generation" reunion year
— and 1991 gears up — do the class elections
(mock and other) still stack up?

Salmon and Veggie
Quesadillas

INGREDIENTS
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) baked/grilled/poached
salmon (or as much as you have left over)
1 head of broccoli
1 bunch of asparagus
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 packages (12 oz.) Munster, Cheddar or
Mozzarella cheese
8 large tortillas (we suggest whole wheat)

DIRECTIONS
Break-up cooked salmon into propor-
tioned servings (up to 4 oz. per quesadilla)
and season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic
powder and onion powder. Set aside.
Cut up broccoli into small florets; discard
the stems (save for another dish) and
steam for up to 10 minutes until tender or
microwave for up to 4 minutes. Set aside.
Trim asparagus spears and cut into small-
-to medium-sized pieces; steam for up to 10
minutes until tender or microwave for up
to 4 minutes. Set aside.
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high
heat; spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place one tortilla in heated skillet. Add
1-2 pieces of cheese, torn in strips, on
the tortilla. Add one serving (3-4 oz.) of
salmon, broken into small "pieces" over
the cheese. Strategically place the cooked
veggies around the salmon. Add one more
piece of cheese, torn into strips. Cover with
another tortilla and spray with cooking
spray. Allow about 10 minutes of cook-
ing time per
side, carefully
flipping the
Prep Time: 15 min.
tortilla to cook
CookTime: 30 min.
the other side.
Yield: 4-6 servings

Cleanup: Not as
SERVING IN-
bad as when you
STRUCTIONS
made the original
After the
meal!
quesadilla is
cooked, take
a pizza cutter
and cut into four to six slices; makes about
1.5 servings per quesadilla.
Don't feel locked into specific ingredi-
ents. Like our recipe last month, this dish
is flexible in its features. Any way you grill
it, your family will think you're a magician
for taking a meal once eaten and making
something "different." RI-

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