Closing and cancellation announcements related to Michigan's poor air quality
The following closing and cancellation notices for Metro Detroit and other locations in Michigan for Thursday, July 16, are related to the poor air quality over wildfire smoke, and the heat wave that preceded it, except where otherwise noted.
Medical professionals say the best way to avoid harmful air is to stay in an air-conditioned space.
Charlevoix County
Boyne Mountain Resort in the Northern Michigan community of Boyne Falls closed many of its services early on Wednesday, including the zipline and scenic lift. The resort said it will continue to monitor conditions.
Monroe County
Bedford Community Stadium in Temperance will be closed to the public through Thursday, according to Bedford Public Schools.
The City of Milan's regularly scheduled Third Thursday music event and food truck gathering in downtown and Wilson Park is canceled.
The City of Monroe has canceled the Motown Eagles outdoor concert that was scheduled for Thursday evening in St. Mary's Park. The parks and recreation department said it plans to reschedule the program.
Monroe Public Schools has canceled summer school classes and sessions at Knabusch Center for Thursday. All athletics in the district are also canceled.
Oakland County
The City of Farmington Hills has closed The Nature Center and nature camps for Thursday. The Farmington Concert Band performance at Heritage Park has also been canceled.
Summer programs at Royal Oak Schools will remain in session, but students and staff will remain indoors on Thursday
The Rochester Police Department says the community refrigerator known as Rochester's Freedge is temporarily shut down because of the extreme heat and "ongoing parasite concerns." Food assistance remains available through other community resources.
The City of Rochester has also closed Spencer Beach access for Thursday.
Pine Knob Music Theatre has canceled its John Mellencamp show for Thursday night.
Wayne County
The City of Detroit has canceled outdoor programming, including this week's Occupy The Summer programming on Friday. Saturday's Late Night Basketball and Sunday's Hoopfest will take place since they are inside.
All Downtown Detroit Partnership Parks programs are canceled for Thursday.
The City of Grosse Pointe Farms has moved the swim team event into the community building and canceled tennis lessons for Thursday.
The City of Livonia has closed the outdoor pools at Clements Circle Splash Park and Botsford Pool because of the air quality alert. All outdoor swim lessons are canceled. The indoor pools at Kirksey recreation Center will be open.
The Henry Ford in Dearborn says its Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory Tour programs will be closed Thursday. The remainder of the public areas of the museum complex will be open.
Taylor School District has announced all buildings will be closed and outdoor activities are canceled for Thursday.
Wayne County Third Circuit Court closed early on Thursday, July 16, ending its day at 12:30 p.m., and will be closed all day Friday July 17. All in-person hearings and proceedings that were scheduled for those times will be rescheduled. Remote-only proceedings for July 16 and 17 will take place as scheduled. The court expects to resume usual schedules on Monday, July 20.
Wayne County Community College Northwest Campus remains closed on Thursday because of a power outage in that area.
The City of Westland has canceled the Westland Farmers and Artisans Market scheduled for Thursday.
This list will be updated as notices arrive to CBS Detroit.
