Paddle to the Symphony
This year’s Paddle to the Symphony will be Friday, June 22, 2012. Once again The Michigan Council of Hostelling International is partnering with Heavner Canoe to provide a fun evening on the water while enjoying the sounds of the Michigan Philharmonic. Meet at Kensington Metro Park in Milford, Michigan at the North Martindale Picnic Shelter.
2012 Paddle Options:
Canoe with Dinner: Everything you need. Best Option. One seat in a canoe (some kayaks will be available). Includes a box lunch with sandwich, two sides, bag of chips, cookie, pickle spear, drink and the all the extras. Eat before you paddle or take with you in the canoe. Canoeists will paddle across the 1/4 mile span to the amphitheater to the opposing shore. Canoeists will return as the sun goes down and the music keeps you going. Price is $35.00 per person.
Canoe Only (no food): One seat in a canoe (some kayaks will be available). Bring your own food. Price is $25.00 per person.
Food Only (no canoe): Bring your own kayak or canoe. Price is $15.00 per person.
Event Only (no canoe or food provided): Bring your own canoe or kayak and bring your own food OR to enjoy the evening without going on the lake or having dinner, guests may choose to hear the music from shore. Price is $5.00 per person.
Water and soft drinks will be available for everyone with any option you select. All canoes and kayaks MUST have at least one adult per watercraft.
Anyone going on the water should arrive by 6:30 p.m.
Please Note: With any option you choose, you will still be responsible for the park vehicle entrance fee of $5.00, so carpool if you can.
4:00 p.m. Meet & Greet
6:00 p.m. Official Reception
7:00 p.m. Canoe Safety Meeting
7:30 p.m. Canoe Launch
8:00 p.m. Concert Starts
9:00 p.m. Canoes Paddle Back
9:30 p.m. Canoes Return
10:00 p.m. Thank you and Goodnight
What to bring:
Sunscreen and/or Hat
Change of clothes if you choose to canoe (just in case)
Jacket
Lawn chairs
Mail Check to:
Hostelling International – Michigan Council
P.O. BOX 80816
Rochester, MI
48308-0816
Event Hotline Number is 248-302-8026
The DNR has the final say regarding watercraft going on the water. If weather conditions restrict canoeing then we will shuttle attendees to the concert and back. Heavner Canoe will offer vochures to return to canoe if this happens. Please note this has only happend once in all the years of the event.
Special Board Meeting called for May 29, 2012 at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pawley Hall Building: Call 248-302-8026 for details
Annual Meeting and Special Vote to take place on Sunday, July 22, 2012 The entire Michigan membership is invited to join us for this special meeting. Details coming soon!
Midweek Meanders Group has an activitiy every Tuesday starting at 10:00 a.m. Hike, Bike, Swim, Canoe, Tour, Cross Country Ski, and More!
Weekend Hikes are going on too!
Please see out calendar for details on all our day activities and check-out our Meetup Group for more details, maps, and a complete list of events:
Happy Hostelling!
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