Soldiers' descendants sought
Descendants of Civil War
Union Army soldiers from the
City of Belleville, Sumpter
Township, and Van Buren
Township are being sought.
A ceremony honoring these
soldiers is planned for June 28 at
the Veterans Memorial in
HorizonPark, Belleville.
Descendants are asked to con-
tact Ginger Bruder (734-461-2498)
as soon as possible.
Reading programbegins
The William P. Faust Public
Library ofWestlandwill begin the
Summer Reading Program from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June
16, at the library, on Central City
Parkway northof FordRoad.
Face painting, and indoor and
outdoor activities for all ages are
planned. Call (734) 326-6123 for
information.
Camp 911 planned
Plymouth City Fire Services in
cooperation with Huron Valley
Ambulance will host Camp 9-1-1,
a free two-day camp July 9 and
10. The camp is open to children
ages 8 - 12 and will take place at
the Plymouth Cultural Center
from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each
day.
Huron Valley Ambulance
Paramedics and EMTs serve as
camp counselors and teach
campers about safety at home
and at play, first aid skills, and
how to perform CPR and use an
AED. Campers' activities include
ambulance tours and visiting
local hospital emergency depart-
ments.
For more information or regis-
tration visit camp911.org or
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The camp is limited to 30 stu-
dents.
Ukelele group performs
A local group of ambassadors
for the traditional music of the
ukulele will perform at the
Plymouth District Library June
19.
A large crowd is expected for
the two performances of The
Ukulele Players of Plymouth who
will perform from 2-3 p.m. and
again from 7-8 p.m. in the
Waldorf/Dunning Room at the
library.
There will be time for ques-
tions, interactions and instru-
ment examination following the
music. The event is geared for
children ages 5 to 12 but is not
suitable for children younger
than 5.
Coordinators of the group,
Dick and Barb Groen, can pro-
vide more information at
Registration for the perform-
ance in under way at the library
Youth Services Desk or by calling
(734) 453-0750, press 5.
Attic art being sought
The Northville Art House is
now accepting donations for the
Art from the Attic sale set for July
27 and 28 inNorthvilleSquare.
The sale will benefit the Art
House and donations of old
frames and unwanted art pieces
are being sought. Funding will
benefit Art House programs
including free exhibits, After
School Art, scholarships and art
awards.
Items can be dropped off dur-
ing normal business hours, noon
until 5 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday and noon until 4 p.m.
Saturday.
Living Lawns is topic
The Friends of the Rouge will
be presenting "RainSmart: Living
Lawns and (Rain) Gardens" at the
Plymouth District Library from
10 a.m. until noon June 16.
The program will help partici-
pants learn how to use fewer
chemicals on lawns and attract
more birds and butterflies while
also helping to solve problems
like flooded streets and dirty
creeks.
Register to attend at ther-
ouge.org/livinglawns.
Summer music series begins
Music Lakeside,a free summer
music series sponsored by the
Belleville Area Council for the
Arts, will present entertainment
every Thursday evening from
June 21 through Aug. 16. the con-
certs will take place in Horizon
Park on High Street in Belleville
and will feature musical enter-
tainment by thewater.
Visitors should bring lawn
chairs, blankets, or arrive by boat.
Food is available this year from
Cosa Sabrosa, a new addition,
featuring fresh tacos, burritos, sal-
sas and much more. Also return-
ing will be Egan's Pub and The
GelatoWagon.
In case of rain, concerts will be
moved tot the Methodist Church
across the street.
Beginning at 5:30 p.m. June 28,
a special ceremony is planned
before the music to remember
the Civil War veterans from this
area.
Mr. B. will perform in concert
Aug. 16.
Community Band
presents concerts
The Belleville Community
Band will present a Community
Concert at 3 p.m. June 24 at
Belleville First United Methodist
Church.
The church is located at 417
Charles St. inBelleville.
Legislator hosts
Canton coffee hour
State Rep. Kristy Pagan, D-
Canton, will host a coffee hour at
7 p.m. June 25 at the Canton
Administration Building, 1150 S.
CantonCenterRoad inCanton.
Pagan invited resident to join
her to discuss their thoughts and
ideas about how she can best rep-
resent and address the needs of
her constituents.
Residents who are unable to
attend the coffee hour can con-
tact Pagan at KristyPagan@hou-
use.mi.gov or by calling her office
at (517) 373-2575.
Church offers day camp
The 11th Annual Day Camp at
Trinity Episcopal Church in
Belleville is set for 9 a.m. until 3
p.m. June 25 through June 29.
Campers gather for songs and
skits each morning and then
rotate between nature activities,
arts and crafts, games, Bible
study and special activities.
Special activities may include
t-shirt making, water day, talent
showand large group games.
The camp is open to all chil-
dren in the community who have
completed kindergarten through
age 12.
The cost is $50 per child.
Registration forms are available
at
or by con-
tacting Martha Hanoian at chil-
or (734)262-
1975.
Financial aid is available as
are extended care hours from 8-9
a.m. and 3-6 p.m.
Legislator hosts
Belleville coffee hour
State Rep. Kristy Pagan, D-
Canton, will host a coffee hour at
noon June 30 at Belleville City
Hall, 6MainSt. inBelleville.
Pagan invited resident to join
her to discuss their thoughts and
ideas about how she can best rep-
resent and address the needs of
her constituents.
Residents who are unable to
attend the coffee hour can con-
tact
Pagan
at
or by
calling her office at (517) 373-2575.
CoffeeWithACop Tuesday
The
Inkster
Police
Department will continue to host
Coffee With A Cop at 10 a.m. the
second Tuesday of each month at
ApplewoodConey Island.
There is no agenda or speech-
es, just an opportunity to enjoy a
cup of coffee with a local police
officer, ask questions, voice con-
cerns and get to know the neigh-
borhood officers.
The restaurant is located at
28640MichiganAve. in Inkster.
The next session is set for July
10.
Church group hosts golf outing
The St. Anthony Men's Club
will host a golf outing beginning
with registration from 8-8:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 15 at Fellow Creek
Golf Club inCanton.
A modified shotgun start is set
for 9 a.m. and awards, drawings
and an all American lunch buffet
will take place at 2 p.m.
Entry fee of $70 per player
include 18 holes of golf with a
cart, lunch at the turn and bever-
age, along with the awards buffet.
Fees paid prior to June 3 will be
reducedby $5.
For more information or regis-
tration, call Ted Wisniewski, (734)
788-3266
or
email
.
Mini Golf Tournament set
The Wayne Chamber of
Commerce will host a Mini Golf
Tournament beginning with reg-
istration at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
July 18, at Garden City Mini Golf,
29060FordRoad inGardenCity.
Lunch will be served at 11:30
a.m. and there will be a shotgun
start at 11:45 a.m.
Play will include 18 holes, a
scramble format with course con-
tests and gift prizes.
Register by email at
or call
Don Nicholson (734)658-5296 or
(734) 721-0100.
The cost is $25 for individual
golfers. Sponsorships are also
being sought for holes and lunch.
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Calendar of events
Alarm BBQ,” a gourmet BBQ food truck,
on-site at the Amphitheater all day on
Saturday starting at 11 a.m., in place of
their annual Spaghetti Dinner.
Saturday highlights include the 23nd
Annual Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by
the CantonLions Club from7-11 a.m. at the
Heritage Park Amphitheater. This year
Chris Cakes of Michigan will be flipping
pancakes high onto plates for those brave
enough to catch them
Paint and Pour, a drop-in paint 'n pour
will take place from 2-8 p.m., where 21 and
older participants can enjoy an adult bev-
erage in the Beer and Wine Garden and
create a mini-canvas for just $5 (classes
begin at the top of every hour).
Other festival highlights include: the
Liberty Fest Car and Truck Show on
Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., which is
being presented in partnership with
United Street Machine Association
Customs & Rods. A special Firefly Drone
Show will take place from, 9:30 and 10:15
p.m. Friday. A special Meet and Greet a
Clydesdale Horse area will be set up on
from 1-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. An
Inflatable Obstacle Course will be avail-
able for participants of all ages to compete
in unlimited timed-runs from 5-9 p.m. on
Thursday and 1-9 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday.
Misting stations will be available
throughout the park giving festival-goers a
chance to cool off. Walk on the Wild Side,
featuring Oasis Animals will be on site all
day Friday and Saturday, giving all ages
the chance to get up close and personal
with some barnyard animals.
Merchandise from local artisans,
crafters, businesses and vendors will be on
display around the large pond at the
Liberty Fest Marketplace from 4 p.m. until
dusk Friday and from 11 a.m. until dusk on
Saturday. Liberty Fest returning favorites
include: the Scholastic Book Fair; D&M
Face-Painting; Lego Station; Spin Art and
more.
The festival will end with a spectacular
fireworks showSaturday at dusk.
For more information, visit
-
tonlibertyfest.comor call (734) 394-5460.
(A complete guide to the Canton Liberty
Festival is included in this edition of The
Eagle.)
Belleville Presbyterian
Church features tours of their
church on Saturday and
Sunday. It is one of the original
seven Martha Mary Chapels
built by Henry Ford and his
wife tohonor theirmothers.
The festival offers free shut-
tle service with free parking at
the Belleville Presbyterian
Church onBellevilleRoad. The
trolley will make stops at all
five venues and visitors can
hop on and off as they choose
with plenty of room for sou-
venirs and take-home bakery
goods.
(A complete guide to the
Belleville National Strawberry
Festival is included in this edi-
tion of TheEagle.)
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