FOR RELEASE: March 10, 2010

SPRING BREAK TROY STYLE APRIL 5-10

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 once again 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. “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.”

Highlights include discounts at local restaurants, the 5^th Annual Laser Quest Overnighter, a Euchre Tournament, Super Smash Brawl Tournaments and special Rock Wall and Open Swim events at Life Time Fitness.

One of the week’s highlights is the 5^th Annual Laser Quest Overnighter on Saturday, April 10 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 5 and Friday, April 9; from 1-4 pm; $3 payable at the Control Desk.

· Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournaments at the Troy Public Library: Monday, April 5, 10 am -12 pm, 12:30-2:30 pm, and 3-5 pm; register by calling 248.524.3542 or online at www.troylibrary.info; FREE.

· Free Euchre Tournament with Prizes to Winners: Thursday, April 8, 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 5-9, 12-4 pm; $10 admission fee. Rock Wall, 12-2 pm; Wallyball, 1-3 pm; Open Swim, 2-4 pm. (4700 Investment Dr.)

· Community Center: April 5-9, 5:30 am-10:30 pm and April 10, 8 am-9 pm; $10 Spring Break Pass. Check times for open gym, open swimming, and fitness room. (3179 Livernois)

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, 3670 John R (One Day Free Pass, 2-6 pm, Monday-Friday). Computers, pool tables, air hockey, foosball, video games, movies and gym time.

· Troy Lanes and Bowl One, Student Fun-Pack and Discounts (1950 East Square Lake Road and 1639 East 14 Mile Road), 12-5 pm, Monday-Friday.

· Skate World, 2825 E. Maple, 1-4 pm Monday-Friday: special afternoon 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: Kalamata Greek Café, 3149 Crooks; Noodles & Company, two locations: 3199 Crooks and 6836 Rochester; Subway, 5082 Rochester; 7-Eleven, 2891 Crooks Rd.; McDonald’s; two locations: 4819 Rochester and 1200 Livernois; Papa Romano’s, two locations: 3065 Crooks & 5399 Crooks at Corporate Dr.; Coffee with Cream, 4977 Livernois; TCBY, 2848 W. Maple; Green Lantern, 4326 Rochester Rd. in Royal Oak.

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, and St. Anastasia 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, TCBY, Big Beaver United Methodist Church, Boys & Girls Club of Troy, and Troy Museum & Historic Village.

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