This Week in Novi: 'Hunger Games,' Easter Bunny, Green Gala and More

There are a lot of events going on in Novi this week. Here are some to look forward to:

Monday

• ArtsNovi Open Studio — Get connected with other artists by coming together to draw at the at 5 p.m. Cost is $10 for residents.

• Coffee with the Superintendent — Stop by the at 6:30 p.m. to about the 2012-13 Novi Community Schools budget.

• Class of 2016 Meeting — Parents of current 8th graders are invited to attend an informational session about the transition to high school in the auditorium at 6 p.m.

• Controlling Migraines — Learn about the triggers and treatments of migraines at the Novi Public Library at 7 p.m. in a seminar co-sponsored by .

Tuesday

• Grand River construction meeting — Learn more about the and what it means to you at an at 8:30 a.m. at .

• Easter Bunny visits — The Easter Bunny will be at the Novi Public Library for story time from 2-2:30 p.m. to promote the city's upcoming .

• Reimagining Detroit — Detroit News Reporter John Gallagher will speak at the library at 7 p.m. about opportunities for redefining Detroit.

Wednesday

• Coffee with the Superintendent — If you missed him on Monday, you can stop by the Novi Public Library at 10:15 a.m. to about the 2012-13 Novi Community Schools budget.

• K-4 Report Cards & Conferences — Report cards for students in kindergarten through fourth grade at are sent home, and parent-teacher conferences are in the evening.

Thursday

• Novi Taste & Business Expo — Stop by the Novi Civic Center from 4-6 p.m. for the annual , showcasing the city's businesses and restaurants. Be sure to stop by the Patch booth to say hi and to win free tickets to the event.
  

• Meadows Conferences — holds its parent-teacher conferences in the evening. 

• School Board Meeting — The Novi Community Schools Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. in the . Check back with Novi Patch on Friday for a recap of what was discussed.

• Novi & Northville Go to War — Northville Genealogical Society member Tillie Van Sickle speaks at the at 7 p.m. about contributions local soldiers gave to the war effort. There is currently a waiting list to get into the event. 

• The Hunger Games film — The highly-anticipated film adaptation of the first book of The Hunger Games trilogy premieres at midnight. Local fans can catch the film at and celebrate the premiere at a pre-party at the Novi Public Library from 7-8:30 p.m.

Weekend

• Novi Backyard Pool & Spa Show — If you're in the market for a new pool or spa, the is at from Friday-Sunday.

• Green Gala — The Novi Education Foundation's is Saturday at 7 p.m. at Lyon Oaks Middle School in Wixom.  The night will include casino games, entertainment, a strolling dinner and more. Proceeds benefit Novi Community Schools.

• Divorce Expo — will be at Suburban Collection Showplace on Saturday and Sunday for families looking to learn and get advice on how to deal with this life-changing event.