Volunteers needed
Plymouth Community United Way
needs volunteers to clean yards in
Plymouth, and Plymouth and Canton town-
ships on Saturday, April 25 during its
Rake~N~Go. The event helps senior citi-
zens anddevelopmentally disabled adults.
Volunteers are asked to bring rakes, gar-
den tools, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers,
and gloves. United Way will supply the
yardwaste bags.
To volunteer, call (734) 453-6879, ext. 7 or
e-mail
. Deadline
to apply isMonday, April 20.
Plymouth Community United Way
organizes two raking events a year: Make a
Difference Day in fall and Rake~N~Go in
spring. Last November, more than 300 vol-
unteers cleaned 67 yards of senior citizens
andpeoplewithdisabilities.
Legislator sets local meeting
State Rep. Kurt Heise invites residents
of the 20th House district to meet with him
in Northville this month for coffee to dis-
cuss state and local issues.
Heise's coffee hours are scheduled
for7:30 until 9 a.m. Friday, April 17 at
Panera Bread, located at 20140 Haggerty
Road inNorthville.
“One of the most rewarding parts of my
job is getting to meet with and hear from
individuals in our community,” said Heise,
R-Plymouth.
No appointments are necessary for
these office hours. Residents who are not
able to attend are encouraged to contact
Heise's office by phone at 1-855-REP-
KURT,
or
by
email
at
.
Art contest under way
State Sen. David Knezek is sponsoring
anArt contest for students in gradesK-8 for
the Springtime in Michigan Art Contest.
Winners in every grade will have their art-
work on display in Lansing and be invited
to joinKnezek for a day at theCapitol.
The deadline for entries is May 10.
Artwork should be submitted to Sen. David
Knezek, AttN: 2015 Art Contest, P.O. Box
30036, Lansing, Mi 48909.
Sale supports seniors
The Salvation Army will host a
Rummage Sale at the Plymouth facility,
9451 S. Main St. in Plymouth from 10 a.m.
until 5 p.m. Friday, April 17.
Rent for a table to sell items is $20.
All proceeds fromthe salewill help sup-
port The Salvation Army Older, Wiser and
Loving SeniorGroup.
For more information, call (734) 453-
5464, ext.22.
Lions alumni play basketball
Members of the Detroit Lions Alumni
team will take on the Northville Mustangs
alumni in a basketball game beginning at 7
p.m. April 17 atNorthvilleHighSchool.
The game is a fundraiser for substance
abuse prevention and is suitable for the
entire family. Players will be available for
autographs and there will be prize draw-
ings and a 50/50 raffle. Dorrs will open at 6
p.m.
Announcing the game will be Blaine
Fowler from96.3WDVD.
Tickets are priced at $5 and can be pur-
chased at the door or the Northville High
Schools Athletics office or Hiller's on
Center Street inNorthville.
A family ticket rate for up to six people
is available for $20.
Chamber plans night at races
The horsesmay be about twoweeks late
crossing the finishing line, but odds are no
one will be complaining during the
Kentucky Derby: A Night at the Races
planned for 6:30 p.m. April 18.
The event is the 28th annual dinner and
auction organized by the Canton Chamber
of Commerce. Tickets to the event,
planned at BurtonManor, are priced at $75
per person and feature an open bar, a
strolling dinner, live auctions and raffles,
along with entertainment for the expected
crowd.
Organizers said that there will be video
footage every half hour of past horse races
from various tracks and those in atten-
dance can “bet” on their favorites to win,
place and show and win prizes during the
evening.
Auction items this year include jewelry,
condominium time shares and tickets to
sporting events along with a pair of airline
tickets any destination in the continental
United States. The event is sponsored this
year by Jack Demmer Ford, Inc. and
OakwoodHealthcareSystems.
For tickets or information, call (734) 453-
4040.
Church gives away clothing
The fifth annual Free-Style event at
Willow Church is planned for 10 a.m. until
3 p.m. April 18.
The event benefits anyone in the com-
munity struggling to afford clothing.
Individuals are invited to show up, browse
the basement transformed into the Free
Style boutiques and takewhat they need.
The church is located at 36925 Willow
Road inNewBoston.
More information is available at (734)
654-9020.
Electronicwaste collected,
shredding available
Plymouth Township has scheduled an
electronic waste collection and documents
shredding event from 9 a.m. until noon
April 18 at the Compuware Sports Arena
parking lot, 14900BeckRoad.
Participants are asked to use the north
entrance to dispose of computers, laptops,
keyboards, mice, CRT and LCD monitors,
TVs, VCRs, CD players and DVD players,
printers, fax machines, stereos and speak-
ers, cell phone and telephones, microwave
ovens and Christmas lights, game consoles
and handheld electronic devices, comput-
er parts and cables.
Documents from shredding should be
in bags or boxes, however boxes will be
returned to participants for disposal.
Ahousehold hazardous waste collection
daywill beApril 25.
Library presentsMockingjay: Part 1
The Romulus Public Library will pres-
ent the teen movie Mockingjay: Part 1 at 2
p.m. April 18 for those ages 12-17 only.
Permission slips, available at the library
front desk, will be required for those 12
years of age.
The activity includes the making of a
Mockingjay plate at 1 p.m.
Refreshments will be served. Space for
the craft is limited. Sign up is available at
the library, 11121WayneRoad inRomulus.
For more information, call (734) 942-
7589.
Steak dinner is served
The 3rd Annual Wayne County Fair
Association Steak Dinner is set for 6 p.m.
April 18.
The cost of the meal is $12 and includes
salad, steak, potatoes, vegetables and
dessert.
Therewill be a cashbar.
Proceeds benefit the Wayne County
Fair.
The dinner will be served at the fair-
grounds at 10871QuirkRoad inBelleville.
For more information, call (734) 697-
7002.
Taste of Plymouth planned
The 2015 Showcase and Taste of
Plymouth event will take place at 5 p.m.
April 20 at The Inn at St. Johns, 44045 Five
MileRoad inPlymouth.
The event will include samples from
several restaurants and displays from
many businesses.
As part of the event, the Plymouth
Chamber of Commerce will recognize out-
standing citizens from local service clubs
andpresent scholarships to local students.
For more information, contact the
Plymouth Community Chamber of
Commerce, (734) 453-1540 or visit
-
mouthmich.org.
SpringCleanUp set
The annual City of Plymouth Spring
CleanUpwill take place onSaturday, April
25 in all areas of the city. This is a single-
day event for the entireCity of Plymouth.
Residents should have item at the curb
for pick up by 7 a.m. Officials said that
items should not be placed at the curb
more than 24 hours prior topickup.
Additional information regarding the
Spring Clean Up day can be found on the
City of Plymouthwebsite:
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Spring Clean Up day is for large items
andbagged/canned trashonly.
Automated trash carts, automated recy-
cling carts and compost/yardwaste will not
be picked up at this time. Questions about
Spring Clean Up should be directed to
(734) 453-7737.
Chamber hosts speaker
JacquelineYoung an economic develop-
ment manager at DTE Energy will be the
speaker at the Greater Romulus Chamber
of Commerce business luncheon beginning
at 11:30 a.m. April 21 at Embassy Suites
Hotel, 8600WickhamRoad inRomulus.
Seating is limited and tickets are priced
at $20 for chamber members and $25 for
non-members. Reservations and tickets
are available by phoning the chamber at
(734) 893-0694.
Free books offered
The Romulus Public Library will host a
special guest from the Public Service
Credit Union to read to students during
Family Story Time beginning at 6:30 p.m.
April 21.
Free bookswill be given to participants.
The program is free but pre-registration
is requested. To register or for more infor-
mation, call (734) 942-7589.
The library is located at 11121 Wayne
Road.
PENNdemoniumevent planned
Tickets are now available for the
PENNdemonium annual dinner and auc-
tion to benefit Friends of thePenn.
The event will take place from 6-11 p.m.
April 24 at the Meeting House Grand
Ballroom. For more information, contact
(734)453-0870.
Workshop deadline nears
Reservations for the Entrepreneurial
Operating System workshop sponsored by
the Greater Romulus Chamber of
Commerce, Wayne County Community
College District and the Romulus Public
Library will be accepted until April 24 at
(734) 955-4516.
The workshop will feature Duane
Marshall who will guide the audience in
crating a framework for running a business
during a workshop from 12:20-2:30 p.m.
June 12 at the Wayne County Community
College Western Campus, 9555 Haggerty
Road inBelleville.
The event includes registration and box
lunch pick up beginning at 12:30. The pres-
entationwill begin at 1 p.m.
All who attend will receive a copy of
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by
GinoWickman.
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