A variety of cultures from around the
worldwill be showcased from11 a.m. until
6 p.m. this Saturday, June 20, during the
CantonLibertyFest.
Festival-goers are encouraged to stop
by the outdoor amphitheater in Heritage
Park behind the Canton Administration
Building to enjoy free performances that
communicate across cultural and linguis-
tic barriers from countries across the
globe including: China; India; Italy;
Mexico; New Zealand; Poland; Polynesia;
Sri Lanka; the United States of America
andTahiti.
“Our International Festival is a great
opportunity for audience members to
experience music and dance from around
the globe that bridge cultures and musical
ideas all in one location,” said Canton Arts
Coordinator Jennifer Tobin. “Audiences
will be delighted as the stage comes alive
with colorful costuming, exotic instru-
ments and stirring rhythms when these
talented individuals share their heritage
and some traditions that date back cen-
turies.”
Groups and performers expected to
take the stage, include: Great Lakes Taiji
Group, presented by New Century
Chinese School; Sunshine Children's
Choir; Sadhana Dance Theater; Julzie
Gravel; Senior Chinese American Golden
Years Troupe and The Spring Group;
Steppers, Mimes, Praise Dancers - New
Hope Church of Wayne; Polish Centennial
Dancers; Verdi Opera Theatre of
Michigan's Soprano Madeline Harts,
Tenor Dorian Dillard, and Mezzo Soprano
Laura Reaper; Hoaloha Polynesian, New
Zealand, and Tahitian Dance; Dance the
Life Mantra Academy; Sitar players:
Charvik Vaishnav, Naveen Jackson, &
Anuj Patel - students of Manjula Verma;
On the Tabla: Rohan Vaishnav; Greater
Detroit Chinese Dance and Ballet; Joyas
de Mexico Ballet; Chinese Dance and
Instrumental Performance and Canton
Plymouth Chinese Learning Center; Sri
Lankan Dance Performances; Little
Angels Dance Team - Ann Hua Chinese
School and Bin Wu Cherry Blossom
Dancers; Indian Folk Dance by Students
of Parul Shah; Michigan Shakespeare
Festival SwordFight andYangtzeeMelody
Group.
The performances are appropriate for
children, adults, seniors, and students.
More than a dozen acts are scheduled to
appear to celebrate awide range of cultur-
al offerings at the Heritage Park
Amphitheater. This global celebration will
also include cultural exhibits on display
featuring worldly and exotic items for sale
creating a festive international atmos-
phere.
Heritage Park is located adjacent to the
Canton Administration Building, west of
Canton Center Road between Cherry Hill
Road andSummit Parkway.
For more detailed information visit
or call (734)
394-5460.
competing for bragging rights
presided over by Canton
Supervisor
Phil
LaJoy.
Participants include: Chopstick
House; Fat Chef in a Little Coat;
LaSharm; Papa John's Pizza;
Sultan's Express and more.
There will also be an upscale
gourmet Food Truck Rally by the
north side of the park near the
Canton LIVE! Stage from 5-11
p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Featured trucks include
Concrete Cuisine, Shimmy
Shack, Smokin' Rhodes BBQ and
others.
Ms. Carissa will present inter-
active family-friendly edu-tain-
ment from noon - 3 p.m. Friday,
Sonic Freeway performs high-
energy music from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
and Captured Detroit, a Journey
Tribute Band will play the time-
less music of one of the biggest
hit-makers from the '70s & '80s
from8-10 p.m.
Amphitheater Stage entertain-
ment will feature Spotlight on
Youth performing highlights from
their latest show for all ages to
enjoy from 4-5 p.m. Friday; a per-
formance by Central City Dance
from 5:30- 6:30 p.m.; rising coun-
try singer Lisa Mary performing
from 7-8 p.m.; the Plymouth
Canton Middle School Pom Pon
Team from 8:15 - 8:25 p.m. plus
Silver Sounds DJ providing pre-
movie music from 8:45 - 9:45 p.m.
and the Movie Under the Stars,
featuring “The Wizard of Oz,”
ratedG, on the big screen at dusk.
Also on Friday, the Annual
Spaghetti Dinner is planned
from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., while sup-
plies last, with proceeds from the
dinner going to the Canton
Firefighter Charity Foundation
Local 2289. In addition, the
America'sMost Wanted Car Show
is back with a Kick-Off
Registration Party that will take
place from5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
both Friday and Saturday and
enjoy a Petting Farm, pony rides,
Exotic Animal Exhibits, plus a
Bird Encounter. Local artisans,
crafters, businesses and vendors
around will have merchandise
for sale the large pond from 1
p.m. until dusk on Friday and
from 11 a.m. until dusk on
Saturday.
Saturday highlights include
the 20th Annual Pancake
Breakfast, sponsored by the
Canton Lions Club from 7-11:00
a.m. in the Heritage Park North
Pavilion. Canton Leisure
Services is again joining forces
with Running Fit to host the 4th
Annual Liberty Run, including
5K, 10K, and one mile events.
Participants are encouraged to
register at
tyrun.com and run, walk, or stroll
in these events. Participants will
also receive finisher medals, as
well as a raceT-Shirt.
Saturday entertainment high-
lights include the International
Festival cultural performances
and displays at the Amphitheater
Stage from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., pre-
sented by the Canton
Commission for Culture, Arts and
Heritage. Don't miss Plymouth
Fife and Drum Corps on the
Amphitheater Stage from 7 - 7:30
p.m. and The Diva Show tribute
to the women of pop, featuring
covers of Madonna, Mariah Care,
Christina Aguilera and many
more from 8-10 p.m. on the
Amphitheater Stage.
Other Saturday entertainment
highlights on the Canton LIVE!
Stage, include The Amazing
Clark on the Canton LIVE! Stage
with continuous dance music
with dance contests, hula hoop
contests, and incredible magic
shows from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the
Canton Concert Band family-
friendly performance from 2:30 -
3:30 p.m.; the Scott Martin Band
playing rock and country hits
from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.; the Canton
Firefighters Raffle Drawing from
7-7:30 p.m. and Mama Kin, an
explosive Aerosmith Tribute
Bandwill take the stage from8-10
p.m.
Everyone can go Game Crazy
and play his or her favorite video
games in the Game Bus (includ-
ing Live Angry Birds and
Hamster Balls), from noon-3 p.m.
Friday and 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday. Be sure to check out
the Fast Action Motorsport Car
Racing and Tire Changing
Simulator and returning
favorites such as the Scholastic
Book Fair; Kohl's Cares for Kids
Bike Helmet Station; D&M Face-
Painting; Lego Station; Spin Art;
canoe and kayak rides andmore.
America's Most Wanted Car
Showwill be back on Saturday, as
well. All vehicles are welcome
and registrations are still being
accepted.
The fireworks show will take
place at duskSaturday.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pursuant
to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton
will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 6, 2015 in the
First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township Administration
Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m.
on the following proposed special land use request as provided in Section
27.03 of the Canton Township Zoning Ordinance:
MICHIGANAVENUEAUTO SERVICE CENTER SPECIAL LAND USE
- CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SPECIAL LAND
USE APPROVAL FOR ANAUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONAS REQUIRED IN SECTION 17.02 B.13b FOR THE EAST-
ERLY 1 ACRE PARCEL NO. 137 99 0021 701 (42158 MICHIGAN AVE). Property is located north of Michigan Avenue and
east of Lilley Road.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S. prior to Thursday, July 2, 2015 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
SEE ATTACHED MAP
Greg Greene, Chairman
Publish: Newspaper-
June 18, 2015
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON,
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
pursuant to Michigan Public Act 12 of 2008, of the State of Michigan, as amended, and pur-
suant to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Canton that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of
Canton will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 1, 2015, in the First Floor Meeting Room of the Canton Township
Administration Building, 1150 S. Canton Center Road at 7:00 p.m. on the following proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance:
ZONINGORDINANCE TEXTAMENDMENT
CONSIDER REQUEST TOAMEND THE CANTON TOWNSHIP ZONING
ORDINANCEAMENDING, SECTION 4.01 RELATIVE TO RECREATIONALVEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL DIS-
TRICTS.
Written comments addressed to the Planning Commission should be received at the Canton Township Administration Building,
1150 Canton Center S., prior to Thursday, July 2, 2015 in order to be included in the materials submitted for review.
Greg Greene, Chairman
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June 18, 2015
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
JULY 9, 2015
Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals
THURSDAY, July 9th, 2015 at 7:00 PM.
The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188.
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Jim Cisek, Craig Engel, Julia Perkins, Vicki Welty, Alan Okon
Alternate:
Gregory Demopoulos
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes: May 14, 2015 Minutes
General Calendar:
1. Galaxy Sign & Hoisting, Applicant and Project Representative, Tim Schaefer for the property at 42503 Ford Road,
Canton, MI 48187 located on the south side of Ford between Lilley and Morton Taylor Roads, appealing Section 6A.06
non- conforming sign, 6A.17 wall sign size, C-2 Zoning District. Parcel 054-99-0001-701 (Building)
2. Donna Holke, Applicant and Project Representative for property at 45851 Michigan Avenue, Canton, Michigan 48188,
located on the south side of Michigan Avenue between Beck and Belleville Roads, appealing Section 6A.15 Menu Drive
Thru Sign, Zoning District C-3 Regional Commercial. Parcel 132-99-0002-002 (Building)
3. Manny Butera, Applicant and Project Representative for property located on the North side of Ford Road between Lilley
and Morton Taylor Roads, appealing Section 6.10D.d Setbacks adjacent to Residential Districts, Zoning District C-2
Central Business District. Parcel 71-043-99-0005-702 Sec. 11 (Planning)
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the
Charter Township of Canton, Clerk's Office, 1150
S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon two a week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include signers for the hearing
impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary
aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188 (734) 394-5260
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
the meeting/hearing upon a two week notice to the Charter Township of Canton. These services include signers for the hearing
impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary
aids or services should contact the Charter Township of Canton by writing or calling the following:
Gwyn Belcher, ADA Coordinator
Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5260
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