This Weekend, Help Raise Money for Special Needs Kids and More

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

Fundraiser: Camp KAT Family Fun Day

• When: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
• Where: Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit
• Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the door; $180 for a family pass
• Why Go: Camp Kids All Together (KAT) will be raising money Sunday for children with special needs by hosting a family fun day at the JCC. The day will include a kosher lunch from Jerusalem Pizza, inflatable bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, Lego projects from Birmingham's Robot Garage, face painting, a DJ, clowns, a magic show and more. To purchase tickets, visit the JCC's website.

Kids: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

• When: 2 p.m. Saturday
  
• Where: West Bloomfield Township Library
  
• Cost: Free
  
• Why Go: It’s Dr. Seuss’ birthday and we’re ready to celebrate! Come join us for games, songs, and crafts to celebrate this classic children’s author’s birthday! Recommended for kids ages 3-8. For more information, 248-232-2250.

Volunteer: Historical Society Voluneer Meeting

• When: 10 a.m. Saturday
  
• Where: Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society
  
• Cost: Free
  
• Why Go: Have you ever wanted to volunteer for the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society? The group will be holding a meeting this week to discuss how to volunteer, whether you're looking for one-time opportunities to long-term commitments. Volunteers are currently needed to help plan the Apple Island Tours, Historic Home Tour and the Historical Society's 40th anniversary, which happens next year.

Kids: Detroit Children's Discovery Center

• When: 4 p.m. Sunday
• Where: West Bloomfield Township Public Library
• Cost: Free
• Why Go: Have you ever wanted to join the Detroit Children's Discovery Center, which sponsors hands-on, interactive learning experiences for kids across Metro Detroit. They're looking for new members and holding a recruitment meeting in West Bloomfield Sunday. To RSVP, contact detroitdiscovery@outlook.com.

Speaker: Nan Washburn at the JCC

• When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday
• Where: Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit
• Cost: Free
• Why Go: As part of a series of speakers, the Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit will be hosting Nan Washburn Friday morning. Washburn is the music director and conductor for the Michigan Philharmonic.

What else is happening around town this weekend? Let your neighbors know by leaving a comment below!