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Brews, Brats and Bands set for Sept. 23

A 14-year tradition will return to ment, as well as the Canton Cares Fund,
Preservation Park in Canton Township which supports the Canton community by
Sept. 23. providing financial assistance to disaster
Since 2010, Brews, Brats and Bands has relief, therapeutic recreation, youth and
attracted craft beer lovers and the older senior programs,” he added.
than 21 crowd to the special event set for 6 Admission includes seven tasting
until 9 p.m. The event has been revamped tokens each good for beer, cider, or seltzer
by host Canton Leisure Services and the tasting samples, as well as two grilled
Village Arts Factory. Sponsors of the event brats (vegetarian option available), a snack
include Schoolcraft College, Maraschinos from the pretzel necklace-making station,
Pub, and Beerfests.com. water, chili cook-off tastings, and a com-
“Metro Detroit's growing craft beer cul- memorative mug.
ture can taste and appreciate over 50 spe- The various brats will be provided by
cialty beers, ciders, and seltzers in one Maraschinos Pub. Musical entertainment
location,” said Kevin Ryan, Village Arts will be performed throughout the evening
Factory program director. “Any event by Standing Room Only.
involving drinking craft beers, eating Tickets are $45, if purchased online
brats, and listening to music with friends before Sept. 23 and $50 at the door (cash
and family is bound to be a good time. only). Tickets can be purchased online at Brews, Brats and Bands has always attracted the older than 21 crowd to Preservation
Plus, proceeds from this year's event will https://events.beerfests.com. Designated Park in Canton Township. The event this year is set for 6 until 9 p.m. Sept. 23.
benefit the Village Arts Factory, which is a Driver tickets are also available for just
501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in $15. Additional beer-tasting tickets are and tables will be provided, so attendees For more information on Canton
Canton that serves as a nexus for the arts, available for purchase; receive four addi- are encouraged to bring their own folding Brews, Brats, and Bands, visit www.can-
culture, music, and community engage- tional tickets for just $5. Limited seating chairs. tonfun.org/678
Registration for B.L.O.C.K. programs under way

Applications are now being relationships with female role and community involvement. In als with new experiences that support have helped these pro-
accepted for the Canton Lead models within the community. addition, this program curricu- will help them develop new skills grams expand their positive pro-
#LikeAGirl, Be A #ModelMan, This award-winning program lum encourages participants to and confidence,” said Chelsea gramming opportunities. Some
and Youth Advisory Council pro- serves a diverse group of young interact and foster relations with Straub, youth recreation special- current and past sponsors
grams for the 2023-2024 school women ages 11-16 and is public servants and community ist. “All of these unique opportu- include: MASCO, Community
year. The free programs are avail- designed to change the way that model men, who embody the pro- nities help inspire participants to Financial Credit Union, Eastern
able through The B.L.O.C.K. these participants, and the com- gram's core values. be real change-makers to help Michigan University, and the
Youth & Teen Center for local munity-at-large, think about what The Canton Youth Advisory make a difference in their com- Community Foundation for
youths who are interested in it means to Lead Council is a group of area high munities.” Southeast Michigan. Sponsorship
developing critical life skills, #LikeAGirl…and ultimately live school students who truly make a Interested candidates are opportunities are still available
such as: self-confidence, interper- #LikeAGirl. difference in their community, a encouraged to apply through The for individuals, businesses, and
sonal communication skills, Be A #ModelMan, established spokesman said. Members partic- B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Teen foundations to assist in the devel-
stress management, and leader- in 2016, aims to grow six core val- ipate in community service proj- Center. Applications are current- opment of future sessions. To
ship skills, organizers said. ues, including: integrity, empathy, ects, lead special events, partici- ly available on The B.L.O.C.K. become involved, contact Laura
Lead #LikeA Girl was devel- compassion, inner strength, pate in local decision-making, Youth & Teen Center website at Mortier at (734)394-5376 or email
oped in 2015 by The B.L.O.C.K. courage, and respect. Monthly and award annual grants to www.canton-mi.org/theblock and laura.mortier@cantonmi.gov.
Youth & Teen Center. This free themed workshops take place organizations that benefit Canton must be submitted by Sept. 22. The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and
program enables participants to from October through May and Youth. Program space is limited, so Teen Center is located on the
challenge themselves, discuss are designed to inform program “With the start of another applicants are encouraged to third floor of the Canton
relevant issues that young girls participants ages 11-16 about school year, we are excited to apply early. Administration Building at 1150
face with their peers, and foster healthy masculinity, leadership challenge these young individu- Local volunteer and financial S. Canton Center Road in Canton.
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up other avenues of disaster assis-
tance."
Members of the Canton CERT
volunteer program and township
staff will have proper identifica-
tion, including bright uniform
vests. Credentials will be avail-
able upon request. Canton resi-
dents are being asked to answer
the damage assessment questions
as accurately as possible and to
provide any necessary informa-
tion to help evaluate the extent of
the damage in our neighborhoods.
Residents who may need assis-
tance clearing their homes of
flooded material or need assis-
tance with debris removal, as well
as tree and limb removal from the
recent storms, are encouraged to
contact 2-1-1 for assistance. 2-1-1
Michigan is available 24/7/365 and
can offer a host of assistance to
residents in need. Requests can
also be made online at mi211.org.
Should questions arise during
or after these short visits, resi-
dents are asked to call the Canton
non-emergency dispatch at (734)
394-5400 for additional informa-
tion.
For additional information
about the door-to-door damage
assessments, visit www.canton-
mi.org.
Art exhibit set

Interpreting Life, a mixed
media collaborative art exhibi-
tion showcasing the artists' inter-
pretation of the natural world
around them, will be on display
at the Village Theatre at Cherry
hill through Sept. 24. The three
contributing artists to the exhibit
are Amanda Pringle, Andrea
Rose, and Christina Czaja.
The art exhibit at The Gallery
at Cherry Hill is free and open to
the public during gallery hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursday and
Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.; during
all public performances or by
special appointment arranged
via email to elli.fassois@canton-
mi.gov.
The Village Theater at Cherry
Hill is located at 50400 Cherry
Hill Road in Canton.