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Weekend Planner: Garage Sale, Run Walk Boom

Also highlighting this weekend: office hours with Sen. John Pappageorge and the Pajama Jam Comedy Show.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Birmingham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time.

  • When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday
  • Where: 852 Henley Street
  • Cost: Cost
  • Why Go: Looking for some great deals? There will be a large garage sale this weekend at 852 Henley St. featuring clothes for toddler boys (from the Gap, Hannah Anderson, Naartjie, Janie & Jack, Mini Moden, Uggs and Puma). All clothes in good condition. There will also be maternity clothes and furniture, featuring two dining room sets and bookcases.

  • When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
  • Where: (345 John R Rd., Rochester Hills)
  • Cost: $5. Kids are free with a paid adult admission.
  • Why Go: See Olympic-style bike racing in action at the Velodrome inside Rochester Hills' Bloomer Park. A $5 per vehicle fee is required to enter Bloomer Park. Wondering what the Velodrome is like? See

  • When: 11:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Saturday
  • Where:
  • Cost: Free
  • Why Go: State Sen. John Pappageorge (R-Troy), who's district includes Birmingham, will be holding office hours at the Baldwin Public Library Saturday. Come with questions or come with concerns.

  • When: 3-4 p.m. Friday
  • Where:
  • Cost: Free
  • Why Go: Looking for something to do with the kids Friday afternoon? Take them to Joel Tacey's Pajama Jam Comedy Show! Michigan's funnyman will present his wacky new show for 2012, including magic tricks, classic bedtime stories and other big surprises. Make sure the kids are in their pajamas too. All ages are welcome.

  • When: 8:30-9 a.m. Saturday
  • Where: 26325 Scotia Rd, Huntington Woods
  • Cost:  $5-$20
  • Why Go: Celebrate the 4th of July with this walk/run open to people of all ages. There will be three events on Saturday morning: a one-mile walk/run for all ages, a one-mile run for kids 12 and under and a 5K run/walk. Reigster at www.runwalkboom.com or at the Huntington Woods Recreation Center.


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