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Liz Swims the Huron
Events Calendar
 
 
Liz Blog
 
Watch this page for special events listings.

Special events schedule will be updated regularly. Watch each listing for more detail as we are closer to the event date. Check the daily Swim Schedule for "put-in" and "take-out" locations, plus swim distances.

Thursday, June 14
  7:00 pm Join Liz at the Ann Arbor District Library, downtown branch, as she discusses her motivations and inspirations for the upcoming swim of the Huron River.
Thursday, June 21
  5:00 -7:00 pm House Party fundraiser with Liz on Portage Lake - wine and cheese reception - RSVP 734-646-4053 by June 15th.
Monday, June 25
  6:00 -7:00 pm Paddler training - if you plan to paddle with Liz, attend this meeting for logistics information and to meet other paddlers on your team. Meet in the South Conference Room at the New Center 1100 North Main Street, Ann Arbor.
Wednesday, June 27
  5:00 -7:00 pm Hathaway's Hideaway after work party! Help Liz get ready to swim while you relax and socialize. Donation suggested, pay what you wish. Refreshments, music, Sun and Snow kayak raffle - 310 South Ashley, downtown Ann Arbor.
Saturday, July 7
  1:00 pm Kick Off Party at Central Park - downtown Milford
Sunday, July 8
  noon Meet Liz at Kensington MetroPark at Martindale Beach , enjoy MetroParks exhibits and Chief Pontiac Trail Committee historic reenactment.
Tuesday, July 10
  6:00 pm Picnic with Liz at the Michigan Sailing Club on Baseline Lake
Sunday, July 15
  12:00 pm Meet Liz at Huron River Day – Gallup Park in Ann Arbor
Sunday, July 15
  9:00 am - 2:00 pm Gourmet Brunch Trek Along the Huron River Trek some of Ann Arbor's most beautiful places, following Liz's swim route for the day. Of Global Interest hosts this event. Call Heather for information and registration: 734-369-3107 or email ofglobal@aol.com
Sunday, July 15
  2:30 pm Hydro Park Grand Opening Join Liz as she helps Ypsilanti Township dedicate the new Hydro Park, just below Ford Lake Dam.
Tuesday, July 17
  morning Van Buren Township Day Campers study river ecology in the morning, and meet Liz at noon. They'll also be treated to a special demonstraion by the Belleville Lake Waterski Club.
Saturday, July 21
  9:00 am Final day of the Liz Swims - Come to Labo Park and Celebrate Liz and the River! Hosted in part by the Village of South Rockwood, Monroe Bank, Auto Alliance and DTE Energy. Enjoy a variety of exhibits and activities.
Saturday, July 21
  2:00 pm Liz finishes at Point Mouilee, estimated time of arrival 1:30 - 2:00 pm. Press and public welcome to meet Liz as she finishes.
Monday, July 23
  4:00 pm "Liz Swam!" event at Zukey Lake Tavern Join Liz for light fair at the Tikki Bar upstairs.

Last Updated: June 5, 2007