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Calendar of events memorial ceremony following.
At the ceremony, five or six
Salvation Army sets Day Camps open to the public. cials urged the families and Parades World War II veterans will each
This summer, both the friends of those honored in the tell a 5-minute story. Each of the
Plymouth and Wayne-Westland Superhero Drawing Workshop set Hall of Fame to attend. FROM PAGE 1 veterans is now in their 90s and
Salvation Army corps will again Comic book artist Ted Woods Wayne Memorial High School “and sharp as a tack,” organizers
offer their Summer Day Camps. will host a Superhero drawing is located at 3001 Fourth St. in United States Marine Corps will said. The intent is to connect
The Plymouth Corps, 9451 S. workshop from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Wayne. be present for a ceremonial World War II history to the
Main St. in Plymouth, serves on Tuesday, May 28 at the wreath posting at the 1st younger generation through per-
Plymouth, Canton, Northville Plymouth Community Arts Free SmartTek workshop set Battalion 24th Marine Division sonal accounts of experiences in
and Belleville. Summer Day Council. The City of Wayne Senior Memorial. A roll call will also both the European and Pacific
Camp information is available The fee is $22 for members Services Office is bringing the take place for the “Fallen 22” theaters.
there from Marcarius Coakley at and $25 for non members ages 6 AARP Smart TEK program to Marines who were deployed for The emcee for the program is
(734) 453-5464, Ext. 632. through 10. all materials and pro- local seniors once again. The free duty in 2006-07 to Iraq, and made Krista McKinley.
Open registration is under fessional instruction included. program is a workshop that offers the ultimate sacrifice. The park is located on the
way in Plymouth, and includes a Woods will discuss industry an interactive way to stay up-to- The public is invited to attend Northwest corner of Main and
$20 registration fee per child plus tips and tricks to design personal date with the latest, safety tech- this memorial service honoring Church Streets in the City of
the first week tuition. Camp superheroes. Space is very limit- nology in current or future cars. the Marines and all service mem- Plymouth
meets from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ed. Call (734) 416-4278 to register. Learn all about blind-spot detec- bers who put this nation before
Monday through Friday, with $75 tions systems, front-collision their own lives. CITY OF ROMULUS
per week tuition and pre-care Blood Drive at city hall warning systems and much more. In Romulus, the Memorial
and after-care options for an The American Red Cross is The workshop will take place CITY OF INKSTER Day Observance will be conduct-
additional fee of $15 per week or facing a blood emergency and from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, June 5 One of the oldest Memorial ed in partnership with Romulus
$5 per day. This year, camp is has issued an urgent call for eligi- at the HYPE Recreation Center, Day Parades in the state will take VFW Post 9568 beginning at 12:15
June 17 through Aug. 2. ble individuals of all blood types 4635 Howe Road, Wayne 48184 place from noon until 2 p.m. p.m. Monday, May 27, at
For Wayne-Westland, 2300 S. to #GiveNow and help save Register and bring a friend. Monday, May 27, in the City of Historical Park.
Venoy Road in Westland, patient lives. For more information or registra- Inkster. The official remembrance of
Summer Day Camp will take A blood drive is planned from tion, call Wayne Senior Services The Inkster Memorial Day veterans will take place at the
place from June 17 through 10 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Thursday, at (734)721-7460. Parade will mark the 50th World War I Monument in the
Aug.16, Monday through Friday. May 30, at Plymouth City Hall, anniversary of the event which park located at 36095 Goddard
Field trips such as the Detroit second floor, 201 S. Main St., Inspire presents Leading Ladies honors the men and women who Road in the city.
Zoo and more are featured dur- Plymouth. Visit www.red- Inspire Theatre will present made the ultimate sacrifice fight-
ing the eight weeks. crossblood.org [https://www.red- Leading Ladies, the story of two ing for America this year. The CITY OF WESTLAND
The Wayne-Westland corps crossblood.org/give.html/drive- Shakespearean actors who find Inkster parade, which began in Westland will once again host
serves Westland, Wayne, Inkster, results?zipSponsor=pch] to themselves performing on the 1969, is the third oldest behind the Wayne Westland Memorial
Romulus and New Boston. learn more and to schedule and Moose Lodge circuit in the Dearborn and Ferndale, both of Day Parade beginning at 1 p.m.
The Wayne-Westland camp is appointment (enter sponsor code Amish country of Pennsylvania. which have taken place for 95 Sunday, May 26.
for ages 6-12, costing $65 per PCH) or call 1-800-RED-CROSS They hear that an old lady is years. The parade will begin at John
week, with registration now (1-800-733-2767). For donor eligi- about to die and leave her for- This year, the parade will Glenn High School at and will
under way at the Wayne- bility questions, call 866-236-3276 tune to her two long-lost English include local businesses, kid- conclude with a Remembrance
Westland Salvation Army, 2300 S. nephews. They resolve to pass friendly activities, service organi- Ceremony at the Westland
Venoy Road, south of Palmer Addiction and justice system is themselves off as her beloved rel- zations and churches through Veterans Memorial Garden host-
Road. topic atives and get the cash. Trouble their participation and dona- ed by VFW Post 9885. The
Andrew Barylski, director of Families Against Narcotics ensues when they discover the tions. Memorial Garden is located
community and youth ministries (FAN) will sponsor a public relatives are nieces, not Hundreds of veterans are behind the Westland Public
at Wayne-Westland, can be forum, Addiction and the nephews. expected to march through the Library at 6123 Central City
reached at (734) 722-3660, Ext. Criminal Justice System from Performances are set for 7:30 city in the parade along with Parkway.
110. Before- and after-care is $20 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 3 at p.m. June 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 floats, clowns, vintage and unique The parade, a long-time tradi-
and $25 this year, respectively, at the Summit on the Park, 46000 and at 3 p.m. June 9, 16 and 23 at cars, horses and bands as the tion in the city, was canceled last
Wayne-Westland. Summit Parkway, Canton Westland Center for the Arts, event travels down Michigan year due to lack of participation.
Township. 33455 Warren Road in Westland. Avenue. City officials and, digni- This year, the parade will fea-
Church hosts blood drive A panel including 29th District Tickets, priced at $16, are taries will be on hand to cele- ture high school marching bands,
St. Mary Catholic Church, Court Judge Laura Mack, a jail available at inspiretheatre,tick- brate and honor the bravery of JROTC programs, the World
Wayne, will host a Red Cross administrator, a probation officer etleap.com. veterans. Champion Westland Meteors
Blood Drive from 8 a.m. until 2 and a law enforcement profes- For more information, call The parade will travel east- Football Team and Cheer Squad,
p.m. on Sunday, May 26 at the sional will discuss the influence (734) 751-7057. bound down Michigan Avenue Cub Scout Packs, Girl Scout
activity center of the church, of addiction in the justice system. from Hamlin Drive to Bayhan Troops and the Freedom Riders
34530 W. Michigan Ave. in Wayne. The meeting is free and open Church hosts giveaway Street, south on Bayhan to Motorcycle Group.
To schedule an appointment, to the public. For more informa- Unity of Livonia will host a Trowbridge Street and then east Interested groups can register
log onto redcrossblood.org(spon- tion, access nwwayne@fami- giveaway of home and yard to Inkster City Hall. to participate in the parade at
sor code: (stmarywayne)or call 1- liesagainstnarcotics.org. goods, pictures, jewelry, toys and www.cityofwestland.com.
800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). other household items from 10 CITY OF NORTHVILLE “We are so appreciative to our
To save time, donors can pre- Hall of Fame is dedicated a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8. The Memorial Day Parade fellow veterans' organizations
read all materials and answer The new Wayne Memorial Visitors can take what they hosted by the Northville VFW and to the City of Westland for
the questionnaire before arrival High School Athletic Hall of can use at no charge. will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May helping us to make this year's
by logging in at Fame will be officially dedicated Unity of Livonia is located at 27 at Northville Downs and con- parade a reality,” commented
redcrossblood.org/rapidpass. in a ceremony set for 6 p.m. 28660 Five Mile Road in Livonia. clude with a ceremony honoring Wayne Westland Veterans Parade
Come to give May 24-28 to sup- Friday, June 7. During peak hours, there may be fallen veterans at Rural Hill Committee Chairperson Dan
port trauma patients and get a The Hall of Fame had been a limit to the number of items a Cemetery. Stachow.
Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies part of the Wayne-Westland person can have. The parade and ceremony are This year, the Remembrance
last and a $5 Amazon.com gift Athletic Hall of Fame created to For more information, call expected to take about an hour Ceremony at the Westland
card by email. Restrictions apply, honor area athletes and their (734)421-1760. and the event is open to the pub- Veterans Memorial Garden will
see amazon.com/gc-legal. accomplishments and encourage lic. include guest speakers and a 21-
community pride and housed at Coffee With A Cop served Rural Hill Cemetery is located gun salute.
Author speaks at library Jake's Again Lounge. The Inkster Police at 215 West Seven Mile Road east “After meeting with all of our
Author Rick Bailey will be a The new Hall of Fame will be Department will host Coffee With of Rogers in Northville. local veterans organizations, they
guest of the Writing Group of the housed in the Alumni Arena on A Cop at 10 a.m. June 19 at expressed the desire to bring the
Plymouth District Library from the Wayne Memorial High School Applewood Coney Island, 28640 CITY OF PLYMOUTH AND event back and make it more
1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. campus and will include individ- Michigan Ave. in Inkster. PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP reflective of the meaning of
Bailey will share his experiences uals that have been identified as There is no agenda or speech- Plymouth Memorial Day Memorial Day to honor our fallen
as a published writer. The having a direct connection to es, just an opportunity to enjoy a Parade and Veterans Ceremony service men and women through-
library is located at 223 South Wayne Memorial High School. cup of coffee, ask questions, voice will begin at 9 a.m. in downtown out our country's history,” com-
Main St. Plymouth. There is no The event will be open to the concerns and get to know the offi- Plymouth and will end at the mented Westland Mayor William
charge for this event which is general public and school offi- cers serving area neighborhoods. Plymouth Veterans Park with a R. Wild.