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Experience the Jurassic

Journey at HYPE Athletics

By Sarah Shurge
Over 100 real size dinosaurs are
coming to HYPE Athletics.
Come participate in the Jurassic
Journey, an educational experience,
from March 3rd through 9th. The
event will be open from 10 a.m.
through 8 p.m. at HYPE Athletics on
Howe Road.
This will be the third year that
HYPE has hosted Jurassic Journey.
“It has been wonderful. Thou- The admission fee is $12 per per-
sands of families and kids come,” son. Ages 2 and under are free.
said Ali Sayed, founder and CEO of Food and beverage will be avail-
HYPE Athletics. “When you're a fan able at The Hoops Cafe at an addi-
of dinosaurs and your own exhibit, tional cost. There will also be a gift
no matter what it's a success.” shop for attendees to purchase items
All eras of dinosaurs will be at and free gifts will be handed out as
the event, and kids can come and well.
learn about the history of each di- “This event supports education,
nosaur. “It truly is an educational ex- as a portion of the proceeds will go
perience,” said Sayed. Kids will have directly to schools,” said Sayed. A
the opportunity to touch and feel the portion of the proceeds will aid in
dinosaurs and learn what they look support of the Dearborn, Crestwood,
like and what they feel like. and Wayne-Westland Education
An archeology digging experience Foundation.
will also be available where kids can “If attendees participate in field
dig through sand with brushes and
find bones. See Jurassic, page 10

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