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Calendar of events

St. Patrick's Soiree set Nature bus stops at library
Tickets are now on sale for the Night for The Howell Nature Bus will stop at the
Northville St. Patrick's Day Soiree hosted Romulus Public Library from 1-3 p.m. Mother, son dance set
as a fundraising for the Northville Saturday, Feb. 23. The program will be
Educational Foundation. about Snowy Owls. Following the program
The foundation annually awards multi- on the bus, there will be hot cocoa and a Registration is under way for the tomorrow, Feb. 22. No tickets will be
ple grants to teachers and programs in the craft inside the library. City of Romulus annual Ladies & Lil' sold at the door. If tickets are available
Northville Public Schools. The activity is funded by a scholarship Gents Valentine's Dance, which is after the deadline, they will be priced
The event will take place from 7-11 p.m. from Spirit of Alexandra Foundation in scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at $30 per couple and $10 per addition-
Saturday, March 16 at Meadowbrook memory of Alexandria Bennett. Feb. 28, in the cafeteria at Romulus al son.
Country Club, 40941 Eight Mile Road in The library is located at 11121 Wayne High School, 9650 Wayne Road. The admission price includes a
Northville. There will be an open bar, Road in Romulus The dance is presented by the flower for mom, a professional photo,
entertainment by the Shawn Riley Band, For more information, call (734) 942- Romulus Recreation Department. music, dancing, pizza and more.
Irish dancers, a silent auction, a wine pull 7589. Ticket sales are ongoing at the mayor's Participants are asked to donate a
raffle a photo booth and other amusements. office at Romulus City Hall, 11111 can of food to support the local
To purchase tickets or for more informa- Baked potato dinner served Wayne Road. Helping Hand Thrift Shop and Food
tion, visit www.supportNEF.org. The Belleville Community Chorus will Admission is $20 per couple and $7 Pantry.
host a Baked Potato Dinner from 4-7 p.m. for each additional son. Tickets must For more information, call (734) 941-
AARP tax help offered Saturday, Feb. 23 at Open Arms Lutheran be purchased in advance by 3:30 p.m. 8665.
Volunteer tax aides from the AARP Church.
Foundation will offer free tax preparation The event is a fundraiser for the chorus. proceeds will benefit the many charities bass and vocals.
services to seniors at the Northville A minimum donation of $7 is requested. supported by the Lions Foundation. The Elks Club is located at 41700 Ann
Community Center starting today through Open Arms Lutheran Church is located The Elks Club is located at 41700 Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth. For more infor-
April 12. This service has been offered to at 7865 Belleville Road in Belleville. Arbor Road in Plymouth. mation, call (734) 453-1780.
the community for at least 10 years at the For more information, call (734) 697-1763 There is a $5 donation at the door.
Community Center. or (734) 740-4165. Library hosts authors
The tax aides are certified for tax prepa- As part of the winter Author Speaker American architecture is topic
ration. Tacos are served Series at the Romulus Public Library, Greg The Wayne Historical Society will host
Appointments typically take 1 to 1-½ The Wayne County Fair Association, Inc. Sumner will discuss his new book, Tyler Moll at 7 p.m. March 14 for a presen-
hours. Taxpayers will get a copy of their e- will serve a Taco Dinner beginning at 6 p.m. Michigan POW Camps in World War II tation of American architectural styles from
filed returns. Only personal tax returns, not Saturday, Feb. 23. beginning at 6:30 on Thursday, Feb. 28. the 1500s to present day.
business tax returns, are processed. The cost is $12 for adults and $8 for those In March, visitors can explore the art of The presentation will take place at the
Tax preparation is by appointment only, 8-years old and younger. craft beer with author Bill Rapai whose museum, 1 Town Square in Wayne, at the
from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (248) 305-2851 dur- There will also be a 50/50 and basket raf- book Brewed in Michigan was named a corner of Main and Biddle streets. The
ing business hours to schedule an appoint- fle. Notable Book. Rapai will speak at 6 p.m. on event is free and open to the public and
ment. A volunteer will return your call with All proceeds will go to the upkeep of the Thursday, March 21. light refreshments will be provided.
information about required documentation Wayne County Fairgrounds, a non profit The programs are free and no registra-
and confirmation of appointment time. organization. tion is required. The speakers are spon- Senior Alliance hosts annual lunch
The dinner will take place at 10871 sored by the Friends of the Romulus Public The Senior Alliance will celebrate the
Black History Bus Tour set Quirk Road in Belleville. Library. The library is located at 11121 39th Annual Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. March
The City of Romulus will present the For more information, call (734) 697- Wayne Road in Romulus. For more infor- 15 at The Bentley Banquet and Conference
annual Black History Bus Tour featuring 7002. mation, call (734) 942-7589. Center located at 646 Biddle Ave.
stops along the Underground Railroad Wyandotte, MI.
beginning with registration at 10 a.m. Jazz trio to perform Bowling aids chamber, schools This year, the focus will be on caregivers,
Saturday, Feb. 23. Barbara Ware with the Cliff Monear Trio The Belleville Area Chamber of and will include a gourmet lunch buffet.
Boarding of the bus at Romulus City will perform from 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Commerce and Van Buren Public Schools Tickets are $35, but chamber members can
Hall parking lot will begin at 10:20 a.m. and Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge 325. Education Foundation will host a Bowling receive an additional $5 discount. For
the tour will return at 12:30 p.m. There is a $10 donation which includes Fundraiser beginning at 7 p.m. March 1 at sponsorship opportunities and individual
The cost is $2 per person with those 12 hors d'oeuvres. Lodge Lanes. tickets, visit
years of age and younger admitted at no The lodge is located at 41700 Ann Arbor Tickets are now on sale at $20 per per- www.thesenioralliance.org/annual-meeting
cost. Registration is required through the Road in Plymouth, For more information, son and include three games of bowling, or call (734) 722-2011.
office of Mayor LeRoy Burcroff at (734) 942- call (734) 453-1780. shoe rental and pizza. While registration
7571. will begin at 7 p.m., bowling will begin at 8. Mom to Mom sale in Canton
The parking lot is located at 11111 Community Sing scheduled There will be a cash bar, mystery games, a Canton Leisure Services will host the
Wayne Road in Romulus. The Belleville Area District Library will 50/50 raffle, lucky strike, and prizes for annual Mom to Mom Sale from 8 a.m. until
Anyone with pertinent information host a Community Sing at 7 p.m. men's and women's high games along with 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the
about the tour is asked to send it to Wednesday, Feb. 27, hosted by WDET per- raffle baskets. Summit on the Park, located at 46000
tcofield@romulusgov.com or call Tanya sonality Matt Watroba. Tickets are available at the chamber Summit Parkway, Canton.
Cofield at (734) 941-8665. All skill levels are welcome. This is not office, 248 Main St. in Belleville. More than 60 booths will be on site offer-
performance, just singing, organizers said. Lodge Lanes is located at 46255 I-94 ing gently used children's clothing and
Alzheimer's is topic The library is located at 167 Fourth St. in Service Dr. in Belleville. shoes, plus toys, books, DVDs/videos, baby
Dispelling the Myth of Alzheimer's will Belleville. gear, Halloween costumes, water and swim
be the topic at a Health Ministries Sabbath For more information, call (734) 699- Country Garden Club to meet gear, and more. Bargain shoppers will also
set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. 3291. Members of the Country Garden Club of be able to find deals on furniture, strollers,
The speaker will be Edna Andrews Northville will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, high chairs and more in the large item
Rose, PhD, MSW, RN, BC of the Lions host Euchre Tournament March 6, at Ward Church. area.
Department of Neurology at the University The Canton Lions Club Foundation will The speaker will be Drew Latin who will “The feedback from buyers and sellers
of Michigan. present the annual Euchre Tournament discuss Sustainable Gardening. over the last few years has been so positive
The seminar will take place at Sharon charity fundraiser beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. that we always try to make it an even bigger
SDA Church, 28537 Cherry St. in Inkster Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Plymouth Elks The church is located at 40000 Six Mile and better sale,” said Special Events
where the Rev. Errol E. Liverpool, PhD is Club. Road in Northville, MI 48168 Coordinator Julie Allen. “So many shop-
pastor. There is a $20 entry fee and the doors For more information, call (248) 202- pers were impressed with the wide variety
The seminar is open to the public and will open at 6 p.m. There will be cash 1519. of gently-used merchandise at great prices.
lunch will be served. awards to the top three players and raffle Everyone looking for great bargains should
For more information about the semi- baskets and a 50/50 raffle. There will be Blues at the Elks planned come to see for themselves.”
nar, contact Lucy Byrd at (313)293-9753 or complimentary Sloppy Joes and chips and Big Ray and the Motor City Kings will Admission is $2 from 8 - 9 a.m. and $1
lucybyrd2@gmail.com. a cash bar. perform from 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All sales are “cash
“Even if you don't have diabetes or have Players are asked to register by Feb. 22 at the Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge 325. only.” There is no ATM on the premises and
a low likelihood of developing diabetes, and submit all players names and emails The group includes Ray Haywood on booth spaces are currently sold out.
chances are that someone very close to you at: MiCantoLionsEuchre@gmail.com or sax and vocals, Dave Fender on guitar, For more information, contact the
does or will,” Byrd said. call and leave a message at (734)844-3949. Mike Rupprecht of keyboards and vocals, Summit on the Park front desk at (734) 394-
All skill levels of player are welcome. All Joel Warren on Drums and Brian Gatten on 5460 or visit www.cantonfun.org.