Weekend Spotlight: Bloomfield Township Facilities Open Doors For The Community

There's much to do over the weekend in and around the Bloomfield area. And since it's tough to always plan ahead, Patch is here to help.

So far this week, we've looked at:

• Andover High School's Homecoming football game
• Alfred Hitchcocks The 39 Steps at St. Dunstan's
• MSU/U-M Tailgate at Bloomfield Township Senior Services

Today's pick: Bloomfield Township Open House

When: Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday

Where: Bloomfield Township Civic Center

Why Go: Bloomfield Township invites the public to participate in several different hands-on activities that highlight the work done by various departments. The 25-year-old tradition coincides with National Fire Prevention Week and is appropriately themed "Protect Your Family from Fire." 

• The fire department will perform two live-burn demontstrations that show how quickly oil on a stove can start a fire, and how fast a fire spreads through a fake living room. Also expected is a visit from the University of Michigan Medical Center's Survival Flight helicopter, which will be open for viewing.
• The police department will conduct child safety-seat inspections and open doors for visitors to tour the station, view the property room and dispatch center. Residents can also take a ride in a patrol car and see K-9 unit demonstrations.
• Plow trucks from the pubic works department will be available for rides, an road and water maintenace vehicles will also be on display.
• The senior center will be open for tours, and those that want to support Meals on Wheels can participate in a charity workout.
• The clerk's office will be open for residents to apply for or renew their passports, and the assessor's office will be open to discuss property-owner assessments one-on-one.

There will be other activities for children and adults, and complimentary pizza, hot dogs, apple cider, doughnuts and candy will be provided.