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CANTON - PLYMOUTH
CANTON - PLYMOUTH

Final indoor Farmers Market set for Sunday

The Canton Farmers Market ing chocolates and baked ” face masks will be highly rec-
will host the final Off-Season treats; Kapnick Orchards, fea- ommended.
Market at the Summit on the turing cold storage produce The new season of the out-
Park community recreation and baked goods; Kapolnek Now more than ever we are door Canton Farmers Market
center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farms, featuring a variety of glad that we're able to help will re-open from 9 a.m. until 1
this Sunday, April 24. meat; One Tough Cookie, fea- p.m. Sunday, May 8, and will
A variety of local food grow- turing decorated sugar cookies; support these local farmers and crafters . continue every Sunday through
ers and producers have signed Pick Michigan featuring green- Oct. 16 in Preservation Park,
on to participate in the Off- house produce; Sign located at 500 N. Ridge Road,
Season Farmers Market, Woodworks, featuring home Canton, MI, 48187.
including: Baubles by Barb, and festive holiday signs and season markets at the Summit unique items.” Bridge Card and For additional Canton
featuring handmade jewelry; decorations; Spice Grrrl, fea- on the Park to provide conven- Double Up Food Bucks transac- Farmers Market information,
Bittersweet Garden & Bakery, turing organic spices, teas and ient access to our vendors,” tions will also be accepted. visit www.canton-mi.org/496,
featuring a variety of baked salts; STEAP, featuring loose said Canton Health and Tokens may be purchased at contact the Farmers Market
goods; Blue Lilac Skincare, fea- leaf teas; The Cheese People of Wellness Specialist Jennifer the Canton Leisure Services Coordinator at cantonfarmers-
turing skincare items; Boblin Grand Rapids, featuring a vari- Franz. “Now more than ever we table. Market-goers are encour- market@canton-mi.org or call
Honey - featuring honey; ety of cheeses; and The Rustic are glad that we're able to help aged to enter through the ban- (734) 394-5375. The Summit on
Deliteacious, featuring loose Red Head, featuring candles. support these local farmers and quet doors. Social distancing the Park is located at 46000
leaf teas and tea gift sets; “Every winter we look for- crafters who provide access to will be required when shop- Summit Parkway in Canton, MI,
Jessica's Confectionery, featur- ward to hosting our monthly off- healthy food sources and ping in the market area and 48188.
Road Rally will benefit community foundation

Who knows what partici- benefit the Canton Cares Fund, “We're hoping individuals The cost to participate is $40 (special needs), youth and sen-
pants may be asked to find or organizers said. will grab their family, friends, per car, and registration is cur- ior programs, employee recog-
where they will have to go dur- Area residents are encour- and neighbors and load up their rently under way at nition, and scholarships.
ing the special Road Rally aged to assemble a team and cars to make a team for this fun www.localimpactalliance.org/ev The Canton Cares Fund, part
Scavenger Hunt set for this join the fun from 4:30-7:30 p.m. special event,” said Laura ents. of the Canton Community
Saturday, April 23, in Canton for a special afternoon of solv- Mortier, recreation supervisor. All proceeds from the event Foundation since 2018, has dis-
Township. ing puzzles and navigating “During this event teams will will benefit the Canton Cares tributed more than $30,000 to
The event is being hosted by throughout the local area which solve puzzles, riddles, and clues Fund, which supports the those in need.
the Canton Community will start and end at the Summit in an effort to earn the most Canton community by providing For additional information,
Foundation of the Local on the Park, located at 46000 points, all for a good cause to financial assistance to disaster visit www.canton-mi.org/1261 or
Community Alliance and will Summit Parkway in Canton. benefit the Canton Cares Fund.” relief, therapeutic recreation call (734) 394-5360.
Police body cameras OK’d Composting service under way

The Plymouth Police Department Among the several benefits and officer- Compost/yard waste collection began To ensure pickup, residents should
will soon outfit all officers with body- safety features were unlimited cloud Monday, April 4 in the City of Plymouth. place compost bags and/or cans designat-
worn cameras, according to a state- storage, automatic camera activation, Officials reminded residents that all ed for compost as close to the curb or
ment from city officials. officer down detection alerts, GPS compost must be placed in a brown Kraft roadside as possible, officials cautioned.
While the police department has tracking and real-time video sharing. lawn refuse bag or a can marked for com- The bags should be placed with 3-feet of
had in-car video/audio systems for “Transparency with the public and post. Compost can may be marked with clearance from parked cars, mailboxes,
nearly 19 years, the new Bodyworn by protection for the officers will be great- an “X” or identified with a “compost” other carts, and other street hazards or
Utility platform will link both the in-car ly enhanced as the department transi- sticker available at the Plymouth amenities. Ensure the lid can close -
and body camera video and audio, offi- tions to this platform,” said Director of Municipal Services office, located at overfilled carts may be too heavy or may
cials said. The department reviewed Public Safety Al Cox late last month. 1231 Goldsmith. Compost includes grass lose contents when serviced, city officials
equipment from many manufacturers “We are excited about the new system clippings, leaves, branches, and yard reminded residents.
before choosing Bodyworn by Utility and expect to deploy it within the next debris. Compost does not include sod, Complete information about the city
based on several factors, the said. 60 days.” dirt, rocks, dog excrement, or potted solid waste service is available at
plants. www.plymouthmi.gov.