Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park’s ‘Mama Shu’ talks Avalon Village, Hood Camp
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Hood Village, an urban survival and outdoor camping experience for kids, runs Aug. 30-Sept. 1 inside Avalon Village, Highland Park.
This week on the Detroit Evening Report, we’re reflecting on some of the stories we’ve reported on at WDET this year that show how special the people and places in our community truly are.
We also share some news about what’s happening in the community over the holidays.
Today, we hear some of WDET reporter Bre’Anna Tinsley’s conversation with Mama Shu — the founder and CEO of Avalon Village — about a summer program she started called “Hood Camp.”
Other headlines for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024:
- While many New Year’s Eve revelers may spend the first day of the year resting and recovering, others may get out into Michigan’s natural spaces for a “First Day Hike.” The national initiative aims to get people outdoors by offering guided hikes to start the year. Maybury State Park is offering 1.5-, 2- and 3-mile hikes on Jan. 1, all starting at the trailhead near the 8 Mile entrance to the park at 10 a.m. All ages are welcome as are dogs on a 6-foot leash. Hot chocolate will be provided. A recreation passport is required for vehicles entering the park.
- Several holiday spectacles will spill into the new year — at least for a few days. Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo continues through Jan. 5 — as does the Winter Wonderland at Columbia Street in downtown Detroit.
- The now annual Fire and Ice Festival at Valade Park returns next week. Attendees can warm up at the park’s giant fireplace. There will also be axe throwing this year and an “Iron Throne” made of ice. The festival is free and runs Friday through Sunday, Jan. 10-12.
Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
