Camp out is tomorrow
Area families are invited to camp out
overnight in Heritage Park in Canton
tomorrow, July 15, and take in a movie
under the stars, featuring Disney/Pixar's
Inside Out, rated PG. Plenty of fun activi-
ties have been planned before the feature
starting at 6 p.m., including: games, activi-
ties and entertainment for the entire fami-
ly. In addition, dinner and concession
itemswill be soldFriday evening.
To participate in this overnight activity,
a $20 per tent fee must be paid on site. No
advance reservation necessary. Campers
and RVs are also welcome. No electricity
will be available.
Set up begins at noon on Friday, July 15.
For those not staying the night, there is a
$5 per person fee to take part in the
evening activities. Canoeing on Friday and
a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning
will be available for a nominal fee.
OperationCare under way
Canton Township is now collecting
items for care packages for deployed mili-
tary troops and wounded soldiers recover-
ing frominjuries away fromhome.
Donations and notes of support will be
collected in the lobby of the Summit on the
Park, located at 46000 Summit Parkway in
Canton through July 31. Additionally,
campers at all Canton Leisure Summer
Camps will be participating in the letter-
writing and package-building parts of this
support effort.
Care package items that are currently
being accepted include: personal care
items like bug spray, Chapstick, eye drops,
and disposable razors; travel games, bat-
teries, sports equipment, blankets, DVD's
and CD's (new or used), zip lock bags (all
sizes), greeting cards (all occasion), individ-
ualized snack items like instant oatmeal,
granola bars, Little Debbie Snacks,
microwave popcorn, and beef jerky; and
clothing items like hats, gloves, and
scarves (black, brown, or green).
For a complete list of donation "wish
list" items visit
or for more information about Operation
Care Package Michigan, email ocpmichi-
.
Friends seeking nominations
The Friends program, started in 1998 to
help a Wayne resident whose home is in
need of some tender loving care, is seeking
nominations for a home to work on this
year. Homes are usually chosen based on
the homeowners' inability to handle the
work themselves, due to either financial or
health reasons. The Friends committee
coordinates with willing volunteers to
complete the 'curb appeal'.
To nominate yourself, a neighbor,
donate or volunteer, call the Community
Development Department at (734) 419-
0118. Homes must be owner occupied.
This programis free to the homeowner.
This program is completely funded
through donations and volunteers. This is
a 'feel good' project which will take place
onSaturday, Sept. 10. The raindate is Sept.
17. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Romulus concerts continue
The Romulus Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) will continue the free
summer music series, "Sounds in
Downtown", at the Romulus Historical
Park from 7-9:30 p.m. the second and
fourth Fridays in June and July, and every
Friday inAugust.
The Romulus Historical Park is located
at 11147 Hunt St. In addition to the music,
there will be family activities, vendors,
concessions and refreshments available
for purchase. Attendees should bring their
own lawn chair or blanket to watch the
show.
Performers include:
July 22: D'Tour - R&B/Motown
Aug. 5: RickLieder Band - Variety
Aug. 12: Rustbelt Revival - Folk/Rock
Aug.19: Remedy - Rocking Country
Aug. 26: Infinity and Beyond - Journey
Tribute
Concerts will take place rain or shine,
except in the case of lightning.
The Sounds in Downtown series is
sponsored by the Romulus Downtown
Development Authority, Romulus Arts
Council, City of Romulus, Magic
Productions and other community spon-
sors.
For more information about Sounds in
Downtown or the Arts Council, visit
,
or
call theRomulusDDAat (734) 955-4533.
Hockey registrations accepted
Registration for hockey classes with the
Plymouth Hockey Association for players
4-9 will be accepted through Sept. 6. These
are learn to play beginner classes under
the direction of DarrinSilvester.
Class will continue from 2:30 until 3:20
p.m. Sundays Sept. 18 through March 19 at
the Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer
inPlymouth. The fee is $400.
Every player receives a free jersey and
a free youth hockey stick during an event
scheduled for Sept. 18. Full equipment is
required and includes athletic supporter
with cup (boys) or pelvis protector (girls),
shin guards, hockey socks, hockey pants,
elbow pads, shoulder pads, jersey, unex-
pired hockey helmet with full face guard,
neck guard, gloves, skates and ice hockey
stick.
A limited number of gear sets are avail-
able to borrow from the Recreation
Department for use during the spring ses-
sion and can be reserved online
[
mouthwebtrac.wsc/splash.html] when reg-
istering.
Registrationwill be taken at Recreation
Department in the Plymouth Cultural
Center, or online [
trac.net/wbwsc/plymouthwebtrac.wsc/splas
h.html] .
First time users must contact the recre-
ation office to be set-up with a user identi-
fication and password. For more informa-
tion, contact the office at (734)455-6620.
Hunter safety class offered
Pre-registration for the Huron Valley
Conservation Association Hunter Safety
FieldDay will take place fromnoon until 3
p.m. Saturday, July 16.
Students will be required to complete
an on-line hunter safety course prior to
participation in the field day. Class is limit-
ed to 24 students and tuition for the online
course is $25. Funding may be available
from the Huron Valley Conservation
Association. There is no added cost to par-
ticipate in the field day set for 9 a.m. until 4
p.m. July 31. Field day classes will begin at
the Romulus VFW and conclude at the
Wayne County Raccoon Hunters Club in
Romulus.
For more information contact Buddy
Hamrick at (734) 697-8616 or
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76 Trombones
More than 50 young thespians, like those above, are rehearsing now for the
Spotlight on Youth production of the six-time Tony Award winning musical come-
dy, The Music Man, Jr., set for July 14-17 at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill.
This energetic production includes many of the most toe-tapping iconic songs to
grace the stage. More than 50 local youths from Canton, Plymouth, Livonia,
Northville and other areas will take to the stage for shows at 7 p.m. July 14-17
and 2 p.m. July 16 and 17. For tickets and information, call (734) 394-5300 or visit
Tickets are priced at $15. The Village Theater at
Cherry Hill is located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton.
