Events

LTU Starts New Tradition With Homecoming Road Race

LTU Starts New Tradition With Homecoming Road Race 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Over 150 participants joined together for the first Lawrence Technological University (LTU) ‘Almost-Home’ Coming Rescue Run on September 23. The event, benefiting Southfield’s Almost home animal shelter, featured a four-mile race and a one-mile walk. Dogs were welcome. LTU Cross Country Coach Eric Green won the race with a time of 24:25.

The race kicked off a week of Homecoming activities, including a disc golf tournament, powder puff football, quidditch cup competition, a concert, comedy show and car show.

International Festival Returns in October

International Festival Returns in October 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

The International Festival returns to the Southfield Pavilion on October 5-7, 2012, sponsored by the City of Southfield, the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, St. John Providence and Federal-Mogul. Bring the entire family out for this fun, culturally-enriching event featuring:

  • International music and dance performances throughout the entire weekend
  • Hands-on activities for children
  • Ethnic arts and crafts demonstrations
  • Vendors offering authentic handmade and imported crafts, jewelry, fabrics, apparel and other gifts
  • International and ethnic food available for purchase

Weekend admission is $3 per person or $5 per family with free parking.

For more information, contact Southfield Community Relations at (248) 796-5130.