MICHLUG : Events: Coming Events

Calender of Events

March 2010

April 2010

Key:	1 - MichLUG/LTC club meeting. 1 - confirmed MichLUG/LTC participation in show. 1 - possible MichLUG/LTC participation in show (* not confirmed). 1 - MichLUG/LTC participation in show canceled (**).
DSO = Detroit Symphony Orchestra, FoT = Festival of Trees, GTE = Great Train Expo, THF = The Henry Ford, Box = Box Factory for the Arts, BTPL = LEGO Block Party - Bloomfield Township, NN = Northville Nite.

Coming Events

Greater Toledo Train & Toy Show in Toledo, Ohio

March 14, 2010

Description:	MichLTC will a display a town/train layout at the Toledo Train & Toy Show. Entrance fee is $6.00 for 12 and up (children under 12 get in free).
Dates:	Sunday, March 14th, 2010: 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Address:	Gladieux Meadows 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd Toledo, OH
Link:	Do Toledo

Southfield EGGS'travaganza in Southfield, Michigan

March 27, 2010

Description:	MichLTC will a display a town/train layout at the "Southfield EGGS'travaganza" at the Southfield Civic Center. Tickets are $3.00 - $7.00 for children 1-14 years of age depending on residency status and/or purchase date. Adults are free.
Dates:	Saturday, March 27th, 2009: 10:00am to 1:00 pm.
Address:	Southfield Civic Center Pavilion 26000 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI
Website:	Southfield Parks & Recreation - Current Events

Recent Events

Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club Train Show and Sale in Saline, Michigan

February 21, 2010

Description:	MichLTC will a display a town/train layout at the 40th Annual Train Show and Sale hosted by the Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club.
Dates:	Sunday, February 21th, 2010: 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Address:	Saline Middle School 7190 N. Maple Road Saline, MI
Website:	Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club

MichLUG/LTC meeting, Canton, Michigan

February 27, 2010

Description:	MichLUG/LTC members and guests will gather at the Izakaya Sanpei Japanese Restaurant in Canton to talk LEGO, show off MOCS, and plan for future events and shows.
Date:	Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 11 am to 3 pm.
Address:	Izakaya Sanpei Japanese Restaurant 43327 Joy Road Canton, MI phone: 734-416-9605 Its at the corner of Joy Road and Morton Taylor (Main St) (non-members please contact us for additional information.)
Website:	na

Lego Castle Adventure at The Henry Ford

October 10, 2009 - January 3, 2010

Description:	MichLUG is involved with several activities for children at this exhibit including a 1) Learn how to build a LEGO® Model T class, and 2) You-Build a castle workshop. MichLUG has also installed a large variety of LEGO® creations in a series of display cases. In addition MichLTC will display a town and train layout at the museum in November and December.
Dates:	Saturday, October 10, 2009 - Sunday, January 3, 2010. The Model T building classes are on every Saturday from October 10th to December 19th from 10am to 1pm. The You-Build a Castle workshops are on every Saturday from October 10th to December 19th from 1pm to 3pm. The displays are open each day based on museum hours.
Address:	The Henry Ford museum 20900 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, MI 48124-4088
Website:	The Henry Ford Lego Castle Adventure Exhibit

Box Factory for the Arts Exhibit

November 21, 2009 - January 4, 2010

Description:	MichLUG will put up a castle, space, and town/train display in the Box Factory for the Arts Exhibit.
Dates:	The display will have the following hours each week during the exhibit: Every Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Every Sunday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Address:	1101 Broad Strett Saint Joseph, MI, 49085
Website:	Box Factory for the Arts

Great Train Expo in Novi, Michigan

December 12-13, 2009

Description:	MichLTC will a display a large town/train layout at the Great Train Expo (GTE) in Novi.
Dates:	Saturday, December 12th, 2009: 10:00am to 4pm. Sunday, December 13th, 2009: 10:00am to 4pm.
Address:	Rock Financial Showplace 46100 Grand River Avenue Novi MI
Website:	Great Train Expo

Detroit Symphony Orchestra "Home for the Holidays"

December 17-20, 2009

Description:	MichLUG will display a town/train display in the atrium of the Max M. Fisher Music Center for the DSO "Home for the Holidays" Concert Series.
Dates:	The display will be open before and after DSO performances on: Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 10:45 am and 8:00 pm Friday, December 19, 2008 at 8:30 pm Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm and 8:30 pm Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Address:	Max M. Fisher Music Center 3711 Woodward Avenue Detroit MI
Website:	Detroit Symphony Orchestra

LEGO Block Party at Bloomfield Township Public Library

December 30, 2009

Description:	MichLUG will display a town/train display at the Bloomfield Township Public Library.
Dates:	Tuesday, December 30, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm.
Address:	Bloomfield Township Public Library. 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Website:	Bloomfield Township Public Library, Special Events

Northville Nite

December 31, 2009

Description:	MichLUG will display a town/train display at the Northvill Recreation Center on New Year's Eve.
Dates:	Wednesday, December 31, 2009 from 4:30pm to 9:00 pm.
Address:	Northville Recreation at Hillside Middle School 700 W. Baseline (8 Mile & Center)
Website:	Downtown Northville, Special Events

Festival of Trees, Allen Park

November 21-29, 2009

Description:	MichLTC will display a town and train layout at the Festival of Trees event to help raise money for the Children's Hospital of Michigan. General admission (starting on the 22nd) is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.
Dates:	Preview Party ($75 adult, $25 child): Saturday, November 21, 2008 - 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm. General Admission ($5 adult, $3 child): Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Monday, November 23, 2009 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. CLOSED THANKSGIVING Friday, November 27, 2009 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Sunday, November 29, 2009 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Address:	Allen Park Municipal Auditorium 16850 Southfield Rd. Allen Park, MI 48101
Website:	Festival of Trees

Rails on Wheels SE MI Train Show and Sale

November 29, 2009

Description:	MichLTC will display a town and train layout at the annual Rails on Wheels train show.
Dates:	Sunday, November 29, 2009 - 10 am - 4 pm.
Address:	Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Saline, MI
Website:	Rails on Wheels

MichLUG/LTC meeting, Ann Arbor, Michigan

September 12, 2009

Description:	MichLUG/LTC members and guests will gather the Gift of Life Michigan office in Ann Arbor to talk LEGO, show off MOCS, and plan for future events and shows.
Date:	Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 1 pm to 5 pm
Address:	Board Room at Gift of Life Michigan 3861 Research Park Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (non-members please contact us for additional information.)
Website:	na

Franklin Village Fall Festival in Franklin, Michigan

September 7, 2009

Description:	MichLTC will display a town and train layout at the Franklin Village Fall Festival.
Dates:	Monday, September 7, 2009 - 10 am to 4 pm.
Address:	Franklin Village Park Frankin, MI
Website:	Franklin, MI

Train Fesival 2009 in Owosso, Michigan

July 23-26, 2009

Description:	MichLTC will display a large town and train layout at the Train Festival 2009 in Owosso. This is an outdoor event that features both model train layouts and several full size operating steam engines (train excursions available).
Dates:	Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 9 am to 6 pm. Friday, July 24, 2009 - 9 am to 6 pm. Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 9 am to 6 pm. Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 9 am to 6 pm.
Address:	Steam Railroading Institute's Visitor Center & Museum 405 South Washington Street Owosso, MI 48867
Website:	Train Festival 2009

Livonia Library Kids Summer Program - Lego Day

July 14, 2009

Description:	MichLUG will display MOCs (My Own Creations) at all three Livonia Libraries as part of the Kid's Summer Programs. Event description from Livonia Public Library website: " Recommended for ages 5 and up. Use your imagination to create wonderful LEGO structures."
Dates:	Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 11 am - 12 noon (Carl Sandburg Library). Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 2 pm - 3 pm (Alfred Nobel Library). Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 6:30 am - 7:30 noon (Civic Center Library).
Address:	Livonia Public Libraries Civic Center Library. 32777 Five Mile Rd. Livonia, MI 48154 Carl Sandburg Library. 30100 Seven Mile Rd. Livonia, MI 48152 Alfred Noble Library. 32901 Plymouth Rd. Livonia, MI 48150
Website:	N/A

2009 Canton Liberty Fest, Canton, Michigan

June 18-20, 2009

Description:	MichLTC will display a town and train layout at the annual Canton Liberty Fest. This is an outdoor event; the MichLTC display will appear under a tent. Fireworks follow on Staturday at dusk.
Dates:	Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 5 pm to dusk Friday, June 19, 2009 - 1 pm to dusk Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 11 am to dusk
Address:	Heritage Park, Canton Township Parks Heritage Park Dr. (west of Canton Center, south of Cherry Hill) Canton, MI
Website:	Canton Liberty Fest

8th Annual Founders Day Festival, Wixom, Michigan

May 17, 2009

Description:	MichLTC will display a town and train layout at the annual City of Wixom Founders Day Festival. This is an outdoor event.
Dates:	Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 1 to 4 pm.
Address:	Gibson Historical Park 49805 Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI 48393
Website:	City of Wixom

Southfield EGGS'travaganza in Southfield, Michigan

March 28, 2009

Description:	MichLTC will a display a town/train layout at the "Southfield EGGS'travaganza" at the Southfield Civic Center.
Dates:	Saturday, March 28th, 2009: 10:00am to 12:00 noon.
Address:	Southfield Civic Center Pavilion 26000 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI
Website:	n/a

Brick Bash in Ann Arbor, Michigan

March 21, 2009

Description:	Members of MichLUG may display a train layout and individual MOCs at the Fifth Annual Brick Bash in Ann Arbor.
Dates:	Saturday, March 21st, 2009: 11:00am to 5pm.
Address:	Courthouse Square Apts 100 South Fourth (at Huron) Ann Arbor, MI
Website:	Brick Bash!

Greater Toledo Train & Toy Show in Toledo, Ohio

March 8, 2009

Description:	MichLTC will a display a town/train layout at the Toledo Train & Toy Show.
Dates:	Sunday, March 8th, 2009: 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Address:	Gladieux Meadows 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd Toledo, OH
Link:	Do Toledo

Southfield Winter Fun Fest in Southfield, Michigan

February 22, 2009

Description:	MichLTC will a display a town/train layout at the Southfield Winter Fest at the Southfield Civic Center.
Dates:	Sunday, February 22nd, 2009: 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
Address:	Southfield Civic Center Pavilion 26000 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI
Website:	2nd Annual Southfield Winter Fun Fest

Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club Train Show and Sale in Saline, Michigan

February 15, 2009

Description:	MichLTC will a display a large town/train layout at the 39th Annual Train Show and Sale hosted by the Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club.
Dates:	Sunday, February 15th, 2009: 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Address:	Saline Middle School 7190 N. Maple Road Saline, MI
Website:	Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club

MichLUG/LTC meeting, Ann Arbor, Michigan

February 7, 2009

Description:	MichLUG/LTC members and guests will gather the Gift of Life Michigan office in Ann Arbor to talk Lego, show off MOCS, and plan for future events and shows.
Date:	Saturday, February 7, 2009 - 1 pm to 5 pm
Address:	Board Room at Gift of Life Michigan 3861 Research Park Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (non-members please contact us for additional information.)
Website:	na

Northville Nite

December 31, 2008

Description:	MichLUG will display a town/train display at the Northvill Recreation Center on New Year's Eve.
Dates:	Wednesday, December 31, 2008 from 5:00pm to 9:00 pm.
Address:	Northville Recreation at Hillside Middle School 700 W. Baseline (8 Mile & Center)
Website:	Downtown Northville, Special Events

Detroit Symphony Orchestra "Home for the Holidays"

December 18-21, 2008

Description:	MichLUG will display a 5' x 15' town/train display in the third floor atrium of the Max M. Fisher Music Center for the DSO "Home for the Holidays" Concert Series.
Dates:	The display will be open before and after DSO performances on: Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 10:45 am and 8:00 pm Friday, December 19, 2008 at 8:30 pm Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm and 8:30 pm Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Address:	Max M. Fisher Music Center 3711 Woodward Avenue Detroit MI
Website:	Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Christmas Around The World event in Ypsilanti, Michigan

December 6, 2008

Description:	MichLTC will a display a town/train layout.
Dates:	Saturday, December 6th, 2008: 4:30pm to 7:30pm.
Address:	Community Center 2025 East Clark Road Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Website:	Ypsilanti Township Recreation Department

Rails on Wheels Annual Southeast Michigan Model Railroad Show and Sale in Saline, Michigan

November 30, 2008

Description:	MichLTC will a display a medium sized town/train layout.
Dates:	Sunday, November 30th, 2008: 10am to 4pm.
Address:	Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Saline, MI
Website:	Rails on Wheels

Festival of Trees in Allen Park, Michigan

November 22 - 30, 2008

Description:	MichLTC will a display a medium sized town/train layout at this charity event for the DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Dates:	Preview Party ($75 adult, $25 child): Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Open to Public ($5 adult, $3 child): Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Monday, November 24, 2008 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. CLOSED THANKSGIVING Friday, November 28, 2008 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Address:	Allen Park Municipal Auditorium 16850 Southfield Road Allen Park, MI. 48101
Website:	Festival of Trees

Lansing Model Railroad Club's Annual Model Train Show and Sale, Lansing, Michigan

November 9, 2008

Description:	MichLTC will display a 10 x 7.5' (or larger) town and train layout at the Lansing Train Show.
Dates:	Sunday, November 9, 2008 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Address:	MSU Pavilion (corner of Mt. Hope, Farm Lane, and College Roads) 4301 Farm Lane East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone: (517) 432-5566
Website:	Lansing Train Show

MichLUG/LTC meeting, Livonia, Michigan

November 1, 2008

Description:	MichLUG/LTC members and guests will again gather at Tom Morse's house to talk Lego, show off MOCS, and plan for future events and shows.
Date:	Saturday, November 1, 2008 - 1 pm to 5 pm
Address:	(non-members please contact us for directions)
Website:	na

Northville 08/08/08 Celebration, Northville, Michigan

August 8, 2008

Description:	MichLTC will display a town and train layout at Northville's 08/08/08 celebration.
Dates:	Friday, August 8, 2008 - 1 pm to 3 pm.
Address:	Northville Senior Citizen Community Center, 303 W Main St, Northville, Michigan, 48167 Phone: (248)349-4140
Website:	Northville Parks and Recreaction: Celebrate 8!

MichLUG/LTC meeting, Livonia, Michigan

August 2, 2008

Description:	MichLUG/LTC members and guests will gather at the Livonia Library to talk Lego, show off MOCS, and plan for future events and shows.
Date:	Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 1 pm to 5 pm
Address:	Livonia Public Library, main branch 32777 Five Mile Road (about .3 mile east of Farmington Road) Livonia, MI, 48154
Website:	Livonia Public Library

2008 Canton Liberty Fest, Canton, Michigan

June 13-14, 2008

Description:	MichLTC will display a town and train layout at the annual Canton Liberty Fest. This is an outdoor event; the MichLTC display will appear under a tent. Fireworks follow on Staturday at dusk.
Dates:	Friday, June 13, 2008 - 1 pm to dusk Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 11 am to dusk
Address:	Heritage Park, Canton Township Parks Heritage Park Dr. (west of Canton Center, south of Cherry Hill) Canton, MI
Website:	Canton Liberty Fest

MichLUG/LTC meeting and show, Livonia, Michigan

April 12, 2008

Description:	MichLUG/LTC members and guests will gather at St. Aidan Catholic Church activity center to talk Lego, show off MOCS, and plan for future events and shows. Some members are also setting up an unofficial MichLTC train display for the weekend at the activity center after the meeting.
Date:	Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 1 pm to 4 pm
Address:	17500 Farmington Road (between 6 and 7 mile road) Livonia, MI, 48152
Website:	na

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