FOR RELEASE:  March 9, 2009

 

 

SPRING BREAK TROY STYLE APRIL 4-9
Troy Students Grades 6-12 Can Take Advantage of Great Deals and Fun

 

 

(TROY, MI) – Teens staying in Troy for Spring Break won’t have a chance to get bored with Spring Break Troy Style activities to keep them entertained.

 

“Our businesses, churches and community groups are coming together to make sure teens spending ‘Spring Break’ in Troy have a chance to take advantage of great activities, deals and discounts,” Nancy Morrison, Youth Director with the Troy Community Coalition, said.  “It’s yet another terrific example of the great community spirit here in Troy.”

 

Highlights include discounts at local restaurants, the 4th Annual Laser Quest Overnighter, a Euchre Tournament, Rock Band Battle and special Rock Wall and Open Swim events at Life Time Fitness.

 

“Flyers with details about the numerous activities offered throughout the week are available at the schools, at www.troymi.gov/SpringBreak  or by calling 248.823.5088,” Morrison said.

 

One of the week’s highlights is the 4th Annual Laser Quest Overnighter on Saturday, April 4 from 11:30 pm-6 am.  This overnight excursion with six hours of heart-pounding laser quest action includes snacks and a continental breakfast.  The cost is $30.  Register at Laser Quest, 31401 John R or call 248.616.9292.  Larry Hills, the Laser Quest General Manager, explains that laser tag, a futuristic game combining hide-and-seek and tag, is perfectly suited for this type of event. 

 

“Laser Quest is perfect for groups of friends, and we know this will be a total blast for everyone who comes,” Hills said. “We do this type of lock-in all the time and have the experience to make it really fun and safe for everyone involved.”  

 

Other available activities during the week include:

 

·         Open Dodgeball at the Troy Community Center:  Monday, April 6 or Friday, April 10, 1-4 pm; $3 payable at the Control Desk.

·         DDR & Wii Tournaments at the Troy Library: Monday, April 6, 2-4 pm; register by calling 248.524.3542 or online at www.libcoop.net/troy; FREE.

·         Library’s Battle of Rock Band:  Thursday, April 9, 6:30-8:30 pm; register to unleash your inner rock start by calling 248.524.3542 or online at www.libcoop.net/troy; FREE.

·         Free Euchre Tournament with Prizes to Winners:  Thursday, April 9, 8-10 pm; at Big Beaver United Methodist Church (3753 John R between Big Beaver and Wattles); register at 248.689.1932.

·         Life Time Fitness: April 6-10, 12-4 pm; $10.  Rock Wall, 12-2 pm; Open Swim, 2-4 pm.

·         Craft Day at the Troy Library:  March 29; 12-5:30 pm; crafts include beading, knitting, duct tape, and memory boxes in the Library Meeting Room; 248.524.3578 for information; FREE.

 

Teens can also take advantage of discount opportunities using their school ID at:

·         Laser Quest, 31401 John R in Madison Heights, 248.616.9292 – show Troy School ID and get $2 off a regular game of Laser Quest

·         Troy Sports Center, 1819 East Big Beaver ($1 off ice skating pass, call 248.689.6600 for open skate times)

·         Golf at Sylvan Glen, junior rates apply all week.  Call for tee times and rate information, 248.619.7600

·         Boys & Girls Club of Troy (One Day Free Pass, 2-6 pm, Monday-Friday)

·         Troy Lanes and Bowl One, Student Fun-Pack and Discounts (1950 East Square Lake Road and 1639 East 14 Mile Road)

·         Skate World, 2825 E. Maple, 1-4 pm Monday-Friday: special aftern skating for $5, plus skate rental.  (Go to www.skateworldtroy.com and print out a $1 off coupon good towards admission.

·         Pro Car Wash (3785 Rochester Road) half off car wash

·         Food Discounts at: Subway (5082 Rochester, North of Long Lake) 10% off all week, and all regular footlongs $5; 7-Eleven (2891 Crooks, just south of Big Beaver) buy a small hot dog and get a free 12 oz. Slurpee; McDonald’s (4819 Rochester Road, south of Long Lake and 1200 Livernois, south of Maple) buy and snack wrap, get one free, limit one per visit, not valid with any other offer; Papa Romano’s (3065 Crooks and 5399 Crooks) half off Bambino pizzas; Coffee with Cream (4977 Livernois, south of Long Lake), buy an ice cream scoop or cone and get one free; Kalamata Greek Café (3149 Crooks), one free hummus and pita chips appetizer per family, with parent present; TCBY (2848 W. Maple at Coolidge) $1 off any menu item over $3; Green Lantern (4326 Rochester, Royal Oak, 248.298.3005), $2 off any regular pizza and $1 off any bread order, plus free delivery.

 

Spring Break Troy Style is sponsored by: Troy Community Coalition, Troy Parks and Recreation, Troy School District, Troy Police Department, Troy Youth Assistance, City of Troy, Troy Families for Safe Homes, Troy Public Library, Community Bowling Centers, Laser Quest, Life Time Fitness, and Faith Lutheran Church.

 

Contributing supporters: Troy Lanes, Bowl One, Troy Sports Center, Pro Car Wash, Subway, 7-Eleven, Kalamata Greek Café, McDonald’s, Coffee with Cream, Skate World, Noodles & Company, Papa Romano’s, Green Lantern, Big Beaver United Methodist Church, Boys & Girls Club of Troy, and Troy Museum & Historic Village.

 

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