MEMORY-MAKING AT “A TASTE OF BRIGHTON” & JULY JUBILEE
Last weekend was a 3-day fun-a-thon, kicking off with our first-and-definitely-not-last participation in A Taste of Brighton street fest (photo above), and ending Sunday with Hometown’s annual July Jubilee & Concert (photos below). In fact, many of you readers are new friends we made over the weekend… welcome, and thank you for the chance to get to know you!
We’ve got photographic proof of the fun that was had – check out the highlights below! (And if you’re itching to know who won our Taste of Brighton bike drawing, scroll down a little further… )
Our July Jubilee kicked off with Cardio Drumming-Zumba Fusion taught by Martha Soraruf (middle) andLeslie Barrett (left; who, incidentally, also coordinated the entire event – awesome job, Leslie!!). Jim and Sherryl of Yoga Nature took our event to new heights with jaw-dropping AcroYoga antics (right)!
Inside, kids made an eager beeline for Alison Peasley’s face painting table (left). Dr. Kyle (middle) and Kassy (right) of Lifetime Family Chiropractic were a crowd favorite with their muscle-melting chair massages.
Outside, CJ and Sarah of Brighton ATA Martial Arts wowed spectators with weapons, sparring, and board-breaking demos (left). Tour de Livingston/Howell Rotary made a welcome presence as they promoted this year’s ride – October 7th! – and the chance to win a Hometown-donated Jamis Renegade gravel bike (middle)! Visitors loved the lawn games provided courtesy Hamburg Fitness Center & Camp (right)!
We were joined by a remarkable family – Thaddeus McGaffey (left), who runs A Taste of Brighton, found enough energy reserves on the heels of HIS big event, to come out and support ours! His entrepreneurial mermaid daughter, Phaedre, posed for pictures with adoring young visitors (right). Meanwhile, wife, Debra of One Spirit Dance & Fitness, showcased the exquisite, core-of-steel art form of belly dancing (middle)!
Despite the soaring heat index, families joined in on July Jubilee road and mountain bike rides. Helmets off to Officers Steve and Brittany of Green Oak Charter Township Police Department, who provided much-appreciated Grand River crossing assistance! Hungry riders returned to hot dogs, cotton candy, and hydration (water courtesy our rockstar Beauchamp Water Treatment peeps!)
The evening wrapped up soulfully with the melodic blues-rock of Hometown Service Tech Dan Tribble and his PBR Band. This concert raised $538 for Hometownie Dan Rosenhack, undergoing costly medical treatments for terminal brain cancer, and his wonderfully supportive family.
Special thanks to Thaddeus McGaffey for many of the photos you see above!
And thank you to everyone who was a part of our outstanding weekend – all of the amazing businesses, bands, organizations, volunteers, participants, and YOU! You’re the reason we do what we do… and you’re the reason it’s FUN!
AND THE WINNER OF OUR “TASTE OF BRIGHTON” BIKE DRAWING IS…
INTRODUCING WEEKLY YOGA AT HOMETOWN
TEAM HOMETOWN NEWS: Couples’ Week!
This week, our Team couples took center stage. Mike (also your Hometown sales associate!) and wife Marybeth (left photo) enjoyed a 2-mile, after-hours tour of the Detroit Zoo on Bike Safari, a casual combo of “Bicycle, Beast, and Beer.”Next up is the racing duo of Jeff and Sarah Short (right photo), who competed in Holly’s 3 Disciplines Aquabike – Jeff sped through the Sprint and Sarah powered through the Olympic distance course. Way to go, guys!
Racing solo, but with enough energy for two, Jacob Henriksen put the hammer down at Mid Michigan College’s Sweat Shaker Mountain Bike Race. Go, Jacob, go!
And finally, a shout out goes to a couple of quality Hometownies, Jean Steinberg and Heather McNamara, for assisting the MMBA at a recent mountain bike skills clinics near Alpena. That’s the spirit, ladies! A more advanced clinic is coming up in August for any interested parties – “Roots, Rocks & Berms”…
(Photo courtesy and © MMBA)
KIDS & ADULTS: LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE!
KIDS SELF DEFENSE CLASS AT HOMETOWN
JULY 26, 7-8PM: Hometown is thrilled to welcome back Ian Kinder of Live Safe Academy for a fun, interactive and age-appropriate workshop that teaches essential, lifesaving information about threats, strategies for prevention, and real world techniques.
Coed, for ages 6-12. Class fee is $25.
REGISTER NOW!
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Our Shop Rides are open to the public, run daily (sometimes twice a day!), and span the cycling spectrum from beginner to advanced, road to trail, and everything in between. FOR ALL RIDES, please arrive 15 minutes early! Don’t miss one moment of fun!(**Note: Always confirm rides in advance on our Facebook events page. Rides, times, and locations may sometimes vary!)
MONDAYS, 6PM | FROM HOMETOWN | Find ride details and updates HERE!
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TUESDAYS, 6:30PM | FROM HOMETOWN | Find ride details and updates HERE!
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TUESDAYS, 6PM | FROM HOMETOWN | Find ride details and updates HERE!
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WEDNESDAYS, 5:45PM | FROM HOMETOWN | Find ride details and updates HERE!
Slow Roll Social Road Ride | Level: Novice & Up
THURSDAYS, 10AM | FROM HOMETOWN | Find ride details and updates HERE!
Ladies Only Mountain Bike Ride | Level: Novice & Up
THURSDAYS, 6:15PM | FROM HOMETOWN | Find ride details and updates HERE!
Friday Night Lights Trail Ride | Level: Intermediate/Advanced
FRIDAYS, 9AM | FROM HOMETOWN | Find ride details and updates HERE!
Saturday Road Ride | Level: Novice & Up
SATURDAYS, 11AM | FROM HOMETOWN | Find ride details and updates HERE!
Hartland Gravel Grinder | Level: Intermediate/Advanced
SUNDAYS, 9AM | FROM HARTLAND TWP HALL | Find ride details and updates HERE!
FITNESS CLASSES AT HOMETOWN BICYCLES
$5 drop-in / $5 equipment rental – With Martha Soraruf | Click to learn moreHatha Yoga | Thursdays at Noon (through 9/6)
$10 per person per class – With Stacy Mulka | Click to learn moreZumba | Mondays at 6:00PM & Thursdays at 9:30AM
$8 drop in or “10 classes for $50” punch card – With Leslie Barrett | Click to learn more
We’ve seen the future of cycling, and it is glorious.
~ Hometown Bicycles
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