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In addition, there are new uniforms,
improved fields and umpires for all age
groups, Machine pitch is available beginning
at age 6, Girls pitchbeginning at age 10.
Registration is now available at
www.nbsaonline.org
Free legal assistance offered
Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan
will offer a free presentation for Wayne
County residents, 60 and older, at 10 a.m. Feb.
21 at the Wayne Community Center, 4635
HoweRoad inWayne.
Following the presentation, seniors may
speak with an attorney who will offer legal
assistance on most civil cases including wills,
guardianship, trusts, power of attorney, assist-
ed living and othermatter.
Registration is requested by Feb. 13 at
(734) 721-7460.
Creative ArtsCamp offered
The Plymouth Community Arts Council is
offering a Creative Arts Camp for ages 6-12
during spring break.
The camps will take place from 9:30 a.m.
until noon April 10 through April 13. Fees are
$65 for council members and $75 for non
members.
Activities include ceramics, painting,
drawing, printing, theater games andmore.
To register, call (734) 416-4278.
The arts council is located at 774 N.
SheldonRoad inPlymouth.
Commissioner sets hours
Wayne County Commissioner Joan
Gebhardt (D-District 12) will be resuming
office hours in Westland, Inkster and south
Livonia beginning onPresidentsDay, Feb. 20.
She will be at YWCA, 26429Michigan Ave.,
Inkster, at 10 a.m. At noon, she will be at
Panera Bread, 35300 Warren Road, Westland
and she will meet constituents at 6 p.m. at
Biggby Coffee, 11003 Middlebelt Road,
Livonia.
“I know my constituents will have plenty
to discuss once my office hours resume and I
will be ready and looking forward to meeting
them and listening to every concern they
have,” Gebhardt said. “In the meantime, my
constituents are encouraged to visit my web-
site at www.waynecounty.com/district12. And
whether they are residents or business own-
ers, all are certainly free to contact my office
at (313) 224-0907 or email at
district12@co.wayne.mi.us.”
Seniors plan casino visit
Seniors will visit the Motor City Casino on
Feb. 21. A bus leaves at 9 a.m. from the
Romulus Senior Center, 36525Bibbins.
The cost is $10 per person. The casino pro-
vides $20 in credit upon arrival.
Seating is limited. For more information,
call (734) 955-4120.
Students host blood drive
The Student Council at Hillside School
will host a blood drive from2-8 p.m. Feb. 22 at
the school
The blood drive is sponsored by the
American Red Cross and appointments can
be made on line to donate at www.redcross-
blood.org and click on donating blood, type in
the sponsor code: northvilleschools in the
sponsor code area, click and find Hillside
Middle School.
Church serves fish dinners
St. Aloysius Catholic Church will serve all-
you-can-eat fish dinners from4:30 until 7 p.m.
on Fridays during Lent, beginning Feb. 24
throughMarch 30.
Dinners include fried fish, macaroni and
cheese, seasoned potatoes or French fires,
green beans, Cole slaw, dinner roll, dessert
and a beverage.
The price for adult meals is $8. Meals for
children 10 and younger are $4 and those
younger than 3 eat at no cost with the pur-
chase of an adult meal. Carry out dinners ar
prices at $8.
The church is located at 37200 Neville St.
inRomulus.
Formore information, call (734) 941-5056.
UndergroundRailroad is topic
The Underground Railroad in Michigan
will be the topic of a special presentation at
the Northville District Library at 7 p.m. Feb.
27.
Carol Mull, the author of The
Underground Railroad in Michigan will dis-
cuss the vital role in the national effort to end
slavery Michigan played in a visual presenta-
tion about anti-slavery sentiment and the net-
work of escape routes inMichigan.
The program will take place in the main
meeting roomof the library.
The event is free and suitable for ages 12
and older.
To reserve a seat, call (248)-349-3020.
The Northville District Library is located
at 212 W. Cady St. in downtown Northville.
For
information,
visit
www.northvillelibrary.org.
Pre School Art classes available
The Plymouth Community Arts Council is
offering Pre School Art Classes for toddlers
and preschoolers. Included activities are
printmaking, paint, clay and drawing for ages
2 ½ to 4 ½ on Wednesdays beginning Feb. 29
untilMarch 28.
Tuition is $80 or $65 formembers.
The council is also offering the Littlest
Artist Studio for children 4-5½years old from
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 through
March 27. Tuition is $80 or $65 formembers.
To register for either class, call (734) 416-
4278.
The Plymouth Community Arts Council is
located at 774N. SheldonRoad inPlymouth.
Oldest profession on stage
The Spotlight Still Got It Players will pres-
ent “The Oldest Profession” by Paula Vogel
March 1-4 at the Biltmore Studio in the
VillageTheater inCantonTownship.
Performances of the R rated show are
planned at noon March 1, at 2 and 7 p.m.
March 2 and 3 and at 2 p.m. March 4.
Tickets are $11-$15 and available by
phone at the Village Theater box o (734) 394-
5460or 734-394-5300 or online at www.canton-
mi.org/villagetheater orwww.spotlightplayers-
mi.org. Tickets are also available at the
Summit on the Park or at the door. The box
office opens one hour prior to show-time. The
Village Theater is located at 50400 Cherry
Hill Road inCanton.
For more information about Still Got It
Players call (734)-480-4945 or Visit: www.spot-
lightplayersmi.org.Click on Still Got It
Players.
Snowman photos sought
The City of Plymouth Recreation
Department is accepting entries into the
Snowman Photo Contest until 4:30 p.m.
March 2. Judging will take place the week of
March 5 and the winner announced March
12.
Children are encouraged to build a snow-
man, dress him up and take a photo to email
to lbosniuk@ci.plymouth.mi.us. Photos can
also bemailed to theRecreationDepartment,
525Farmer inPlymouth.
Formore information, call (734) 455-6620.
Plymouth bridal showplanned
Dearborn Jewelers of Plymouthwill be the
site of a Spring Bridal Trunk Show from 10
a.m. until 5 p.m. March 3. The free event is
designed for consumers in the wedding mar-
ket to receive information for planning their
wedding and to promote “buy local”.
Dearborn Jewelers will feature a collec-
tion of engagement andwedding rings as well
as attendants gifts. They have also invited
BibaDesign Jewelry to unveil her newest col-
lection of pearl and gemstone bridal jewelry
aswell as her spring and summer Collections.
Also featured will be bridesmaid dresses
fromBella Mia Dressed Up. Magnolia, Fresh
Flower Market will be showing some of their
spectacular bridal bouquets and center-
pieces while Special Moments Photography
will be on hand with their amazing portfolio
of wedding photos. Spa Agio is the perfect
destination spot for a bride who needs to de-
stress before her big day. Spa pampering
services can be the perfect thank-you gift for
family and attendants. Fiamma Grille will be
serving appetizers and discuss rehearsal din-
ner and reception ideas
The event is free and refreshments will be
provided.
For further information call Dearborn
Jewelers of Plymouth (734) 737-9525 or visit
www.dearbornjewelers.com.
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