Are you old enough to remember the drive-in?
Back when I was a kid the drive-in we went to was the Gratiot drive-in. It was located at Masonic and Gratiot, in Roseville. My parents always picked a nice warm summer night with no clouds. Once the plans were made to attend my dad would get the biggest pot he could find and make some popcorn. As dad made the popcorn, mom would make the kool-aid and get the cups and napkins together. Dad usually made 2 batches of popcorn - one with salt and butter and one with butter and a package of dry cheese from the mac and cheese box. Then he'd separate a paper grocery store bag and fill it up and off we would go.
Of course, the Gratiot drive-in is long gone but Shelby Township is offering something similar to the old drive-in. So mark your calendar
Free Family Movie Night - featuring Madagascar 2 - Friday, July 17
the gates open at 8:00 pm and the movie starts at 9:00 pm.
So pack up the kids, bring along a blanket or two and some treats or buy them at the concession stand. There will be bounce houses to help pass the time till the movie begins.
It all takes place at the Packard Proving Grounds located at 49965 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp just south of 23 Mile on the west side of Van Dyke. The same location as the Shelby Township Farmers Market held Saturday mornings.
