“Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow”

On Groundhog Day 2019, Punxsutawney Phil could not find his shadow. And as the legend goes, this means we're in for an early spring. Fortunately for The Community House, Spring 2019 planning is well underway.

Scores of new spring classes, programs and events are set – a wide array of exciting and popular art, culture and enrichment opportunities now populate our spring calendar. To register or to purchase tickets, please go to The Community House website at communityhouse.com or call 248.644.5832.

NEW EVENT – HOPZ 2019 – BELL’S BREWERY BEER, BURGERZ & MAC EVENT

The Community House is pleased to partner with Michigan's biggest craft brewery, Bell’s Brewery and seven area restaurants including Rock City Eatery, Sidecar Slider Bar, Stage Deli and The Community House to present its first-ever HOPZ 2019 – Beer, Burgerz & Mac event to Birmingham. HOPZ 2019 will bring together craft beer aficionados, sliderz and mac n’ cheese connoisseurs to The Community House on Saturday, March 23. “Join the Madness” with special March Madness viewing areas, craft-made small bites, samplings of Bell’s Brewery’s year-round beers, specialty beers (and perhaps a couple surprise new releases!) live entertainment, a 50/50 raffle and a HOPZ photo booth area. Tickets are $39pp in advance, $45pp at the doors. Will sell out – buy your tickets now.

SARAH SMITH YOUTH THEATRE – PRODUCTION OF GUYS and DOLLS JR.

This Samuel Goldwyn Productions award-winning smash hit musical and comedy film comes to life on The Community House stage in our very own production of Guys and Dolls Jr. The show’s infectious, danceable songs are sure to engage audiences of all ages! Saturday, March 9th at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm; Sunday, March 10th at 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm. Reserved Seating: $30; General Admission: $15; Children's Floor Seats: $10.

EASTER BRUNCH 2019 – AT THE COMMUNITY HOUSE

Let us do the cooking while you enjoy a beautiful Easter Brunch with family and friends in The Community House’s gorgeous Wallace Ballroom. Easter Brunch 2019 will take place on Sunday, April 21. Featuring a delicious buffet brunch, a special visit from the Easter Bunny and a new Easter Egg Hunt for the children – this event has something for the whole family to enjoy! Seatings at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. $40 for adults, $15 for children ages 4-12, and children ages 3 & under complimentary. Reservations required . Call us at 248.644.5832 or book online today. Seats fill up quick as a rabbit.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

SUMMER CAMPS 2019 – AT THE COMMUNITY HOUSE

Almost since The Community House was established nearly a century ago, children’s classes, programs and services at The Community House have been at the center of our mission, purpose and vision. Our founders envisioned The Community House to be a place where young people from our community and surrounding region would gather for camaraderie, learning and enrichment.

Over the years, The Community House has supplemented our fall, winter and spring children’s classes with a robust selection of summer camps. We believe that summer camps are a place where children get the experiences they need to bolster their range of coping strategies, build self-confidence and create new friends.

So it is in that spirit that The Community House is proud to present over 40 summer camps. Summer 2019 Camps; half-day, full day, morning, afternoon with lunch optional and before and after-care opportunities available. Make sure to visit communityhouse.com to see all our camp offerings and to register. Hurry – there is limited enrollment.

Exciting 2019 Summer Camps include:

Young Filmmakers Camp – held at the Palladium Theatre Birmingham (Ages 10+)

Kindermusik-Carnival of Music Camp (Ages 3-6)

Digging for Dinosaurs Pre-School Camp (Ages 3-5)

Cooking Camp (Ages 8-13)

As well as All Day Camp, The Community House also offers Lunch Club and After Camp Care. 2019 summer camp catalogs available at TCH now.

For more information about these and other Community House offerings, please contact us at communityhouse.com or call 248.644.5832.

William D. Seklar is President & CEO of The Community House and The Community House Foundation in Birmingham.