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GO Shopping
Wojo’s
2970 Oakwood Rd., Ortonville 248-627-6498
www.wojos.com
Visit this huge greenhouse for heirloom tomato plants, tons of unique
annuals, perennials, trees, bushes, vines and garden decorations (and
their prices are good!) Buy their exclusive variegated Vinca vine called
Wojo’s JEM.
GO See – JULY
Buick Open PGA Golf Tournament, July 27-August 2
Warwick Hills Golf Club, Grand Blanc, 810-694-4103
http://www.warwickhills.org
Sit on the par 3, 17 for the best view of all players or follow a
favorite. Tiger should play, but will officially announce a week before.
Go See – AUGUST
Back to the
Bricks Cruise Weekend – August 12-14
Downtown Flint, 810-232-8903
www.backtothebricks.org
Bring lawn chairs and sit back for the rolling cruise, listen to the
Contours, visit 30 sponsoring venues or drive a vintage vehicle and cruise
on down Saginaw Street for 14 miles.
GO Eat
Fajita’s
Tex-Mex Cafe
10006 S. Saginaw Rd. Grand Blanc 810-695-6022
www.fajitastexmexcafe.com
Big on the “Mex” with steaks and burgers for the “Tex” (spice wimps not
allowed). Of course fajitas, a wet burrito the size of Mexico and a must,
fried ice cream! $$
GO Party
Bullfrog’s Bar and Grill
2225 Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, 248-627-7755
www.bullfrogsbarandgrill.com
Slurp a Frog Pond served in a fish bowl (secret recipe) and nibble fried
pickles or frog legs while watching a band on Saturdays, DJ on Fridays or
Karaoke on Wednesday, Thursdays or Sundays.
GO Day-Tripping
Frederik Meijer
Gardens and Sculpture Park
Grand Rapids 888-957-1580
www.meijergardens.org
Take a trolley to see 180 colossal eclectic art pieces by names such as
Rodin, Calder and Degas in garden and woodland settings. Explore the
playful Children’s Garden, conservatories or stay for a concert.
Fun Fact
Zany controversial comedienne, TV actress and singer, Sandra Bernhard was
born in Flint on May 5, 1955 to a Proctologist and artist!
Sandie Parrott lives
and works in Clarkston with her husband
and zany Cairn Terrier, Abbey.
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