Village displays artist'swork
The work of Plymouth artist Kay
Masini is now on display at the Village
Theater, 50400 Cherry Hill Road in
Canton.
The exhibit, titled People See. People
Do, comprise representational abstract
paintings of many life situations. The art
will remain ondisplay throughAug. 29.
Beautification awards available
As part of theNeighborhoodMakeover
Program in Westland, the Department of
Neighborhood Services, along with the
newly-created
Beautification
Commission is looking to reward busi-
nesses and residents making an extra
effort to improve their homes and build-
ings for themselves and the community.
According to a release from the office
of Mayor WilliamR. Wild, individuals are
encouraged to nominate those around
the community who have recently added
to their property's appeal. Awardees will
be recognized with a certificate and will
have the chance to be recognized as a
grand winner at a Westland City Council
meeting.
Visit
for
more information or to make a nomina-
tion.
Art exhibit under way
A solo exhibit of the paintings of artist
Sharlene Welton titled Refuge is under
way at the Westland City Hall Gallery,
36300WarrenRoad inWestland.
The paintings will be one display from
9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday throughFriday
until Aug. 29.
Some of the art will be for sale. The
exhibit is free and open to the public. For
more information, contact
-
bysharlene.com or thewildbeasts@com-
cast.net.
City showsmovies
The City of Romulus is expecting huge
crowds for free outdoor Movies in the
Park.
Jumanji will be shown at dusk on
Friday, Aug. 17, at Romulus Historical
Park, 11147Hunt St.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive
early and bring a blanket or lawn chair
for seating. Movies will start at 8:30 or 9
p.m.
The city will spray for mosquitoes to
cut down on insects.
For more information, call (734) 941-
8665.
Police planMovieNight
The Inkster Police Department will
host Movie Night beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 24 in the parking lot at the
police station, 26279 Michigan Ave. in
Inkster.
The movie this month will be
Ferdinand, rated PG. There will be free
fresh popped popcorn, hot dogs and snow
cones.
The movie will be shown outside so
participants are advised to dress for the
weather and bring a chair or blanket for
seating.
New trees available
Westland is offering a tree planting
program in line with the city Mission:
Green Initiative.
The tree planting program is aimed at
replacing the many residential trees that
were killed by the invasive Emerald Ash
Borer insect, according to a statement
fromthe office ofMayorWilliamR.Wild.
For a nominal fee, the city will plant a
new, healthy tree resistant to this insect.
Each new tree is guaranteed for one year,
with proper care and maintenance.
Homeowners who lost a tree to the
Emerald Ash Borer Disease will receive
priority first-round planting while those
who have not will be placed on a wait list
for future rounds of beautification plant-
ing.
Trees ordered through the program
will be planted in the right-of-way space
between the sidewalk and the curb. The
final planting location in this space will
be determined by the professional
installer to ensure healthy clearances
fromany objects or obstructions.
For more information or to order a
tree, residential property owners can visit
BloodDrive in Plymouth
AnAmericanRedCross BloodDrive is
set from 10 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Tuesday,
Aug. 28, at PlymouthCityHall.
There is an emergency blood shortage
and all donors are needed, according to
RedCross officials.
All blood donors will receive a $5
Amazon.com Gift Card via email. The
drive will take place in the second floor
chamber of the Plymouth City
Commission. City hall is located at 201
SouthMainSt. indowntownPlymouth.
To learn more or to schedule an
appointment, visit
org. Enter sponsor code PCH or call 1-
800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). For
donor eligibility questions, call 866-236-
3276
Cardboard boat races return
Local sailors will cast off and race
toward victory in the 5th Annual Summit
on the Park Cardboard Boat Race, which
will take place starting at 6 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 30 at theSummit on thePark.
Participants build their own custom
vessels no bigger than 5 1/2 feet wide by
10 feet long using only cardboard, duct
tape andpaint.
Racing categories include: age groups
8 years and under, as well as 9 years of
age and older.
Register online at
thepark.org or at the Summit front desk.
Cardboard Boat Race event fees per boat
are: $10 for Summit members; $15 for
Canton residents and $20 for non-resi-
dents. Need helpwith supplies? For just
$10, take part in a special build day on
Aug. 29.
For additional information and race
rules, visit
or
call (734) 394-5460.
Tai Chi classes offered
Tai Chi, a gentle form of exercise, can
help maintain strength, flexibility and
balance There is evidence that this mind
and body practice has value in treating or
preventing many health problems. This
low-impact, slow-motion exercise can be
adapted for anyone. A 10-week session is
being offeredbeginningTuesday, Sept. 11.
The fee is $65 for the 10-week course.
Participants must pre-register by
Tuesday, Sept. 5 atWayne Senior Services
(734) 721-7460. The program is being
offered by the City of Wayne Senior
Services andwill take place at the HYPE
Recreation Center, 4635 Howe Road,
Wayne.
Free AndroidSmartphoneworkshop
Attend a free hands-on technology
workshop from AARP. Learn how to get
the most from your mobile device.
Devices will be provided for practice and
all participants will get a free touch
screen stylus pen.
Sessions are planned for 10-11:30 a.m.
andnoonuntil 1 p.m. Sept 6.
The morning session will cover Intro
to Android and the afternoon session will
add Beyond the Basics to the class.
Sessions are also set for 2:30 to 4 p.m. and
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
To register, Call AARP at 1-800-213-
4587
or
register
online
at
aarp.cvent.com/tekdetr.
The programs are being offered by the
City of Wayne Senior Services and will
take place at the HYPE Recreation
Center, 4635HoweRoad,Wayne.
Free legal advice available
Senior residents in Wayne who have
legal questions can spend 15 minutes
with an attorney at no cost on Thursday,
Sept. 6.
Spaces are limited so advance regis-
tration is urged by calling the Wayne
Senior ServicesOffice at (734)721-7460.
The program is being offered by the
City of Wayne Senior Services and will
take place at the HYPE Recreation
Center, 4635HoweRoad,Wayne.
CoffeeWithACopWednesday
The Inkster Police Department will
continue to host Coffee With A Cop the
thirdWednesday of eachmonth.
The Sept. 12 event will take place
beginning at 6:30 p. m. at Gracie See
Pastaria,
There is no agenda or speeches, just
an opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee
with a local police officers, ask questions,
voice concerns and get to know the neigh-
borhood officers.
The restaurant is located at 26734
MichiganAve. in Inkster.
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Rob Costanza, owner of Station
885, will sponsor the party that will
continue following the Taste Fest
with livemusic and a cashbar.
Pre-sale tickets are priced at $15
for adults and $5 for children ages
5-10. Children younger than 5 are
admitted free with an adult. Tickets
can be purchased at the Plymouth
Chamber of Commerce or Station
885 by noon on Sept. 7. They can
also be purchased on Aug. 31 at the
Civitan booth during Music in the
Air.
Tickets purchased at the event
will be priced at $20 this year with
tickets for children ages 5-10 priced
at $10. Credit cards will be accept-
ed.
