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Calendar of events

Maybury Corn Maze is open tors can learn a bit about how Great Pumpkin Festival is the most
The 10-acre Maybury Farm Christmas in Canton used to be popular event all year at Maybury
Corn Maze is now open. This year, spent. Farm.
the farm will also offer a Kids Tickets are $25 each and avail- Admission to the Great
Maze that is approximately 1 acre able at the Summit on the Park, Pumpkin Festival is $7 per person
and will take an estimated 20 min- 46000 Summit Parkway in Canton. and includes admission to the farm
utes to complete. Seating is limited so early ticket or, for $12 per person, guests can
The Maybury Farm corn maze reservations are encouraged, enjoy the festival, corn maze with
is open until 10 p.m. on Fridays organizers said. wagon ride and farm. Children
and Saturdays for those brave under 2 receive free admission to
enough to attempt to find their way Art House exhibit opens the festival with an adult.
through in the dark with just the The Northville Art House will Maybury Farm is located at
moon to guide the way. present POSE: Portrait and the 50165 Eight Mile Road in
Admission to the Maybury Costumed Figure featuring por- Northville. To learn more about
Farm Corn Maze is $9 per person traits and figurative work created all of the autumn activities at the
and includes farm admission and a in graphite, mixed-media, oil and farm, visit http://www.maybury-
tractor-drawn wagon ride to and pastel by 12 female artists. farm.org.
from the maze. Children under 2 This free exhibition will contin-
are admitted free with an adult. ue through Oct. 26 during regular Genealogists set meeting
Accommodations for groups of 25 gallery hours, noon until 5 p.m. Members of the Northville
or more can be scheduled at (248) Tuesday through Friday and noon Genealogy Society will meet begin-
374-0200. Maybury Farm also offers until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Visit ning at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 13 at the
bonfires that are available during www.northvillearthouse.org for Northville District Library located
regular business hours or as part of more information. at 212 W. Cady St., Northville.
a group reservation. A roundtable discussion on
Maybury Farm is located at Financial scams explained Family Search hints begins at 1:15
50165 Eight Mile Road in The Romulus Public Library p.m. and after a short member
Northville. To learn more about will host two free 60-minute classes meeting and refreshments, the
all of the autumn activities at the regarding current financial scams invited guest, Bernadette Bartlett
farm, visit http://www.maybury- on Oct. 11. The goal of the class is from the Library of Michigan, will
farm.org. to educate participants in ways to speak at 3 p.m. about Using Jirair Thompson, 14, shows some of his competition prizes.
He's a sophomore at Wayne Memorial High School.
protect themselves and respond Michigan Documents including the
Free concerts at PARC should they become a victim. Pioneer and Historical Collection. Boxing for the young people in the
Free live musical performances Losses from these scams have The meeting is free and open to past.
are now being offered at the increased $63 million year-over- the public. Wade worked 17 years at
Plymouth Arts and Recreation year according to statistics. FROM PAGE 1 Botsford Hospital in dietary
Complex (PARC). The first class is set for 11 a.m. Library hosts Pumpkinpalooza management before meeting
The series of concerts will be until noon and the second at 4 until The William P. Faust Public “It's been a good experi- Styers at a fight. “I really did-
offered monthly at noon on Fridays 5 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the library, Library of Westland will host ence,” Wade said. Students, n't know what I was getting
and is presented by the Wilcox 11121 Wayne Road in Romulus. Pumpkinpalooza from 2-4 p.m. girls and young women myself into,” he commented.
Foundation. For more information, call (734) Sunday Oct. 13. included and encouraged, He finds some at-risk
These free concerts will feature 942-7589. Young visitors can decorate a don't get into marijuana use youth where one or both par-
professional musicians from the pumpkin and the whole family can or into gangs, the director ents use drugs, and may turn
Eden Arts Cooperative, Main Free dental care offered enjoy cider and donuts. noted. to robbery. Some of the
Street Opera Theatre, Michigan Residents in the Belleville com- The pumpkins will be decorat- They're now seeking assis- youths are raising siblings.
Philharmonic Orchestra and other munity and surrounding areas will ed, not carved. tant coaches to help keep the Boxing training starts with
performing arts organizations have the opportunity to receive No registration required for the gym open more hours, with coaching, hitting the bag, and
located at PARC. free dental services at The Lakes event designed for all ages. The Mnich on the job about a working with someone the
PARC is located at 650 Church Dental Care on Friday, Oct. 11. library is located at 6123 Central year and a half. student's own size. Mnich
St. in Plymouth. To reach the Dr. Tracey Upell, Dr. Andrew City Parkway in Westland. For Younger students at the and Wade emphasize that
Band/Music Room, guests should Atisha and team at The Lakes more information, call (734) 326- Norwayne Boxing Gym do those who don't like boxing
park behind the building off Dental Care will be improving the 6123. their homework there twice can still join up for other
Adams Street and enter through oral health of the community as a week, as do older kids. great experiences and bond-
the Activities Entrance. For more part of Free Dentistry Day. College funding discussed Wade pointed with pride to a ing at the center.
information, call (734) 927-4090. During Free Dentistry Day, The William P. Faust Public teen whose grade point aver- They're proud of youth
cleanings and extractions will be Library of Westland will host a age went from 1.9 to 3.0. who've advanced in boxing
Forest Fun Hike is Saturday provided to patients between 8 speaker from Community At 60, Wade, father of nine and academics.
Nankin Mills Interpretive a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 at Financial Credit Union to discuss and a grandfather, said he “It just incorporates all of
Center will host a Halloween 6127 Rawsonville Road, Suite 118 ways to fund college wears several hats. them, what are their needs?
Forest Fun Hile from 5:30 until in Belleville. The first 150 patients The discussion will take place “I'm an ambassador, a If we all do our little bit to
9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. will be accepted on a first-come, from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 at plumber, a dishwasher, a help these kids, it's incredi-
The hike will take place out- first-served basis. Patients must be the library. dad.” He has done laundry ble,” Mnich said.”
doors and is recommended for ages 18 or older to receive treat- Registration is encouraged for
children 4 and older, the hike lasts ment. For more information, call the discussion which is open to orating. The program is sponsored by
45 minutes and there is a live ani- (734) 879-1903 or visit both adults and teens. Costumes are encouraged and Hantz Financial Services, Inc.
mal show following the hike. Pre- www.FreeDentistryDay.org. The library is located at 6123 visitors should bring their own bag The library is located at 11121
registration is required by calling Central City Parkway in Westland. for treats. Wayne Road in Romulus. For more
(734) 261-1990. Great Pumpkin Festival planned For more information, call (734) For more information, call (734) information, call (734) 942-7589.
The Nankin Mills Interpretive Maybury Farm will host the 6th 326-6123. 942-7571.
Center is located at 33175 Ann Annual Great Pumpkin Festival Transit Authority hosts event
Arbor Trail. from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Oct. 12 and Family Fun Festival planned Estate planning is topic Regional Transit Authority
13. This event features live music, The City of Romulus will pres- The Romulus Public Library will (RTA) representatives will host an
Holiday Tea reservations available food, pumpkin-themed games and ent the Fall Family Fund Festival host an estate planning seminar open house from 6-8 p.m.
The Canton Historical Society activities for children and families, from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at the with attorney Allison Stevens Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Canton
will presents "A Holiday Tea" from and much more. Highlights Romulus Historical Park Pavilion, beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 17. Township Administration
1-3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 7 at the include pie pumpkin painting, 11147 Hunt St. Stevens will discuss which doc- Building.
Bartlett-Travis House located at bonfire and S'mores, storytime and Included in the event will be uments are best for individuals, The meeting is planned to edu-
500 North Ridge Road. sing-a-long, children's activity stage downtown hayrides; scarecrow the options available, ways to avoid cate patrons on the work the RTA
An afternoon tea will be served and beeswax candle making. The contest voting; Romulus Historical common mistakes and guardian- is doing to help shape the future of
in a historic Canton house decorat- event will also feature performanc- Society stories, tour and treats; ship papers and power of attorney mobility in Southeast Michigan
ed for Christmas accompanied by es by Bridge County Bluegrass walking tacos, hot dogs and other designations. She will also discuss The administration building is
live music. Tea will include sand- Band on Saturday and The concessions available for pur- avoiding probate and maximizing located at 1150 South Canton
wiches and small desserts and visi- Western Pleasures on Sunday, The chase; face painting and apple dec- gifts to heirs. Center Road in Canton.