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sponsors an ongoing support group for those who
have lost a loved one to suicide. This group meets
from 7-8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday
night of each month at Life Church, 7001 Haggerty
Road inCanton.
No registration is necessary for this drop-in support
group. For further information about this group or
about the many other free, age and loss specific
groups offered for children, teens, and adults, call New
Hope Center for Grief Support at (248) 348-0115 and
visit us at www.newhopecenter.net
Inkster women sponsor play
The Inkster Western Wayne County production of
The Vagina Monologues will take place at the Allen
Park Community Theater complex from 4-7:30 p.m.
April 27.
Inkster women are currently selling wristbands
imprinted with Stop The Violence for $1 to help fund
the production which is an effort to stop violence
against women and girls.
Tickets for the production are $15.
More information is available from Dr. Madie
Searcy, (313) 980-8808.
Annual Old Village Sale set
Historic Old Village in Plymouth will be the site of
the annual Yard and Trunk Sale from 8 a.m. until 3
p.m. Saturday, April 28.
This event has become known as the one of the
best of theDetroit areamulti-family sales. More than 25
homes and businesses will participate.
The event will start at Station 885 (885
Starkweather St, next to the railroad) and get maps to
all the homes and sale locations. Coffee and donuts
will be for sale. Station 885 is also the site of the annual
Trunk Sale where car trunks become sales area offer-
ing household goods, collectables, antiques and sur-
prises. Spaces are still for rent at $10 for the day and
are available to the public.
The Trunk Sale is a fund raiser for the Old Village
Association which promotes and helps beautify Old
Village.
To
reserve
spaces,
email
m o p p a t @ c o m c a s t . n e t
[mailto:moppat@comcast.net].
Old Village is located north of PlymouthRoad, west
of Haggerty Road, centered on Mill Street and
Starkweather Street. r restaurants.
Historic characters visit park
The Plymouth Historical Museum is planning to
host a "PlymouthCharacters at Kellogg Park" walk.
The walks will begin at 2 p.m. April 28 with small
groups departing every 15 minutes. The walk circles
Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth and lasts about
90 minutes. For ticket information follow:
http://www.plymouthhistory.org/events/Plymouth-
C h a r a c t e r s - a t - K e l l o g g -
Park_ET38.html?SortBox=201204
Philharmonic presents Natural Gas
Enjoy a wine tasting while members of the
Michigan Philharmonic perform the music of the 60s
and 70s in classical style.
The concert takes place at the Tipping Point in
Northville from7:30 - 9:30p.m. Saturday, April 28.
For information and ticket prices, call (248) 347-
0003.
Caregiving conferences slated
The 11th Annual Partners in Family Caregiving
Conferences provides the information and resources
caregivers need to take care of both themselves and
their care recipients. Events will feature informational
displays, workshops, giveaways and a variety of pro-
fessionals to help caregivers find the information and
resources they need.
Free health and hearing screenings will be provid-
ed throughout the conferences. The conferences are
free to attend and are will take place throughout
Wayne County, including Canton Township and
Inkster.
Conferences have been scheduled for noon until
3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Booker Dozier
Recreation Center, 2025 Middlebelt Road in Inkster
and from 5:50-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at Summit on
the Park. 46000 Summit Parkway inCanton.
All events are free, however, those interested in
attending are asked to pre-register by calling (734)
246-2280 ext. 156 for the conference of their choice.
Caregivers and their adult care recipients are welcome
to attend.
Cinco deMayoDinner planed
The Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue group is
planning the fifth Annual Cinco de Mayo Dinner as a
fundraiser for the Belleville facility
This year the event will take place at the Ypsilanti
Eagles Hall, 2935Holmes Road in Ypsilanti. The doors
will open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 on
May 5.
Tickets are $25 per person and include the buffet
of Mexican dishes, desserts, non-alcoholic beverages
and musical entertainment. There will also be a cash
bar and several raffle prizes.
Space is limited but tickets are available at (734)
461-9458.
Rotary plans Derby celebration
Huge flowered hats and elaborate daytime cos-
tumes are expected to fill the Wayne Community
Center May 5 when the Wayne Rotary Club and
Wayne Parks and Recreation Department present a
Kentucky Derby Celebration.
The event will feature faux wagering on pre-taped
horse races, tailgate food catered by Chef Tony of the
Ford Vo-TechCenter and a cash bar.
Tickets, priced at $20 per person, are now on sale
at theWayne Community Center and can also be pur-
chased from Wayne Rotary Club members. The pro-
ceeds from the event will be used to fund community
projects of the Parks and Recreation Department and
the Rotary Club.
Derby dressy attire is suggested and there will be a
Best Dress and Best Hat contest during the evening.
There will also be a live auction, raffle baskets, a 50/50
drawing and lots of "wagers" on Triple Crown races
from the past.
The doors will open at 6 p.m. and food will be
served at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call (734) 721-7400.
Bowling event aids animal shelter
A 9-pin No Tap Tournament is planned at Romulus
Lanes beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday May 11 to benefit
the newRomulus Animal Shelter.
The event is dedicated to the memory of Frank
Ayers and registrationwill begin at 6:30 p.m.
The cost is $25 per person which includes mystery
games for both men and women, snacks and cash
prizes. There are only 72 spots available so early regis-
tration is suggested. There will also be prizes and a
50/50 raffle.
For more information, or to make reservations, call
Romulus Lanes, (734) 941-6200, Councilman Bill
Wadsworth, (734) 941-0616 or Joe Ozog, (734) 941-
3466.
Mom2MomSale Saturday
A Mom 2 Mom Sale is planned from 1 a.m. until 1
p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Wayne Community
Center. Admission is free and tables for sellers are
available to rent for $20.
There will also be a Kids Zone available during the
day.
For more information, contact the Wayne
Community Center, (734) 721-7400.
Wayne class reunion planned
The Wayne High Schools Alumni Association is
planning the 28th Annual All Class Reunion Banquet
for 5-10 p.m. Friday May 18 at Wayne Tree Manor,
35100 VanBornRoad inWayne.
Dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
This year, the event will honor the class of 1962.
For more information call Wanda Boice at (734)
326-7767 or www.waynehighalumni@aol.com.
SpringAppreciationDinner set
Cathy Clough, the founder and executive director
of New Hope Center for Grief Support will be honored
at the Spring Appreciation Dinner beginning at 6 p.m.
May 18 at the Italian American Club, 39200 W. Five
Mile Road, Livonia .
The social hour and hors d'oeuvres will begin at 6
p.m. with strollingmusician trio and a plated dinner will
be served at 7 p.m.
There will be live entertainment by the Bayou River
Band from the Detroit Princess Cruise playing music
from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
Also planned are live and silent auctions with items
including a week stay in Hilton Head, Tigers tickets
and aWDIV station tour withChuckGaidica.
Ashlee Baracy, weekday morning traffic reporter
from Channel 4 WDIV-TV Detroit, will be the celebrity
Emcee.
Tickets are $45 each and must be purchased in
advance. The event open to the public and a portion
of the dinner price is tax deductible. Register on-line at
www.newhopecenter.net or call (248) 348-0115
All of the proceeds for this benefit will be used to
continue offering free grief support services. New
Hope Center for Grief Support is a 501c3 non-profit
organization.
Belleville class reunion set
Belleville High School Class of 1992 20-year
reunion will take place from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept.
15 at Emagine Theater-Star Lanes inRoyal Oak.
Tickets must be purchased before Sept. 1 and will
not be available at the door. The cost is $50 per per-
son before June 1 and $55 per person after that date.
For more information, access our Facebook event
page "BellevilleHigh School Class of 1992 Reunion" or
email tolliveramy@gmail.com.
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Tuning up
New Horizons Band of Canton members are preparing for their family friendly and
absolutely free spring concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6, in the Evola Recital Hall located
at 7170 N. Haggerty Road, between Joy and Warren in Canton. Getting ready for the
performance are, front row, from left, Joy Kind, Gayle Bortz, Lauren Erickson, Steve
Brothers, Ashley Palac and Annemarie Hensholdt. In the back row are Chuck Myers,
Bob Pici, Maryjo Olsen, Becky Palac, Sarah Tatomir, Joyce Bigelow, Chad Cox, Jim
Townsend, Sunho Lee and Lori Ross. Members not pictured are Janet Mailhot and
Greg Pope. For more information contact Band Director Lauren Erickson, at (734) 453-
5791. The group includes of adults ages 20 to 80-somethings who get together each
week to play their instruments and most have come back to their instruments after a
long absence from their school days.