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Calendar of events

Firefighters open 'Pumpkin Patch' The exhibition will include original
Plymouth Township firefighters of works done in watercolor, oil, acrylic,
pencil, charcoal, pastel, airbrush, and
IAFF Local 1496 have opened their photography. This is a free event and Corn Maze is open
annual Pumpkin Patch and are selling
pumpkins to generate funds for the local everyone is welcome. Purchase original Maybury Farm is hosting the “Finger Find” game. The Kiddie
charity. Each year the firefighters work art starting at $75. For further informa- famous Corn Maze as well as the U- Maze will take an estimated 20 min-
with charities like the Salvation Army tion, contact Marilyn Meredith at (313) Pick Pumpkin Patch. utes to complete.
and local schools to pinpoint area fami- 231-3939 or email The corn maze this year is 10 acres Call (248) 374-0200 for more infor-
lies in need. All of the proceeds are used marilynmeredith@wowway.com. of cornstalks cut into a new design mation. The Maybury Farm Corn
for charity donations. and theme-- Farmers Feed Families. Maze is open on Fridays from 5 to 10
The pumpkin sale will continue Spellbinder tells ghost stories The full maze is 9-acres and is sure to p.m., Saturdays from noon until 10
through Halloween. Pumpkin Patches Eerie tales of horror and fright, gob- challenge adults and children alike. p.m. and from noon until 7 p.m.
are located at Fire Station 1, located at lins and ghouls will again enthrall and The corn maze will take an estimated Sundays. The last wagon leaves for
9911 N. Haggerty Road and Fire Station terrify audiences when the Canton hour to complete and will include the maze one hour prior to close. The
3 at 13600 Beck Road in Plymouth. Historical Society hosts the annual three games to play while winding Corn Maze will be open through Oct.
Firefighters ask visitors to park in the evening of Ghost Stories from 6-7:30 p.m. way through. Those who complete 28. Admission to the corn maze is $9
rear of Station 3 and in Township Hall Oct. 13 in the Cady-Boyer Barn. the challenge can be entered to win per person and includes farm admis-
lot behind Fire Station 1. As has become a tradition, 35th prizes that will be awarded at the end sion and a tractor-drawn wagon ride
Donations from $4 to $10 are accepted District Court Judge Ronald Lowe will of the season. to and from the field. Free admission
for pumpkins that range in size from tell the scary stories, suitable for ages 8 This year, a Kiddie Maze has been is offered to children ages 2 and
small to large. and older. The barn is located in added and includes a children's younger.
For further information, contact Fire Preservation Park at 500 North Ridge
Station 1 @ (734) 354-3230. Road. Admission to the Great Pumpkin “Take this opportunity to renew your
Cider and two donuts are included Festival is $7 per person and includes license plate tabs or driver's license, reg-
Behind the Scene meetings set with the ticket and will be available farm admission or, for $10 per person ister to vote and much more.”
Plymouth Arts & Recreation Complex while supplies last. guests can enjoy the festival, corn maze Other services offered by the Mobile
(PARC) will host “Behind the Scene” ses- Tickets, priced at $5, are now on sale with wagon ride, and farm admission. Office include instant titles, address
sions from 6-7 p.m. every Thursday at the Summit on the Park, located at Children 2 and younger receive free changes, and signing up on the Michigan
through Nov. 1. These gatherings are 46000 Summit Parkway, the White Pole admission to the Great Pumpkin Organ Donor Registry. Residents can
meant to be question and answer ses- Barn at the Canton Farmers Market on Festival. also ask questions about the elimination
sions where regarding the PARC project. Sundays, the Canton Historical Museum Maybury Farm is located at 50165 of Driver Responsibility Fees, including
“Here is an opportunity for the located at 1022 Canton Center Road, and Eight Mile Road in Northville. To learn those who have associated debt or a
Plymouth Community to get information at the door. All proceeds benefit the more about all of the autumn activities related driver's license suspension.
regarding PARC first hand. I will be Canton Historical Society. at the farm, visit www.mayburyfarm.org.
here every Thursday to answer all your Children must be accompanied by an Parking is free and visitors should Cash For College Raffle under way
questions so no one will leave misin- adult and parents are responsible for the enter at the Maybury Farm sign, not the The Northville Educational
formed,” said Don Soenen, PARC board direct supervision of their children dur- state park entrance. Foundation will host the drawing for
president. ing this special event. For additional $25,000 cash to use toward future tuition,
Sessions will take place in the PARC information, visit www.cantonhistorical- Secretary of State visits Westland library current tuition or payment of student
Model Room located on the first floor at society.org. Secretary of State Ruth Johnson loans on Nov. 16.
the facility, located at 650 Church St. in announced that the Secretary of State Tickets for the raffle are now on sale
Plymouth. For more information, call PARC hosts Showcase Mobile Office will visit the Westland at supportNEF.org and are prices at $50
(734) 927-4090. The Plymouth Arts & Recreation Library to serve area customers from each or three for $100. There will be a
PARC is a 501(c)3 public charity, lead- Complex (PARC) will present a noon until 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15. maximum of 1,500 tickets sold. If tickets
ing the effort to convert the historic Showcase of the Arts beginning at 7:30 The library is located at 6123 Central sales total less than $50,000, the prize
Central Middle School and the 16.6 acres p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. City Parkway. will revert to a 50-50 drawing.
on which it stands, into an arts, educa- The performance will feature The “Our Mobile Office offers almost all of The announcement of the winner will
tion and recreation complex serving the Michigan Philharmonic, Artistry Dance, the services provided at a brick-and- be made during the annual Holiday Tree
greater Plymouth community. Eden Arts Cooperative, Main Street mortar location, at your convenience Lighting Ceremony in downtown
Opera Theatre, The Mitten Theater, Arts and in your community,” Johnson said. Northville.
City hosts Fall Festival Detroit and others.
The City of Romulus will host a Fall There is a $15 suggested donation at
Festival from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 at the door, cash only.
Romulus Historical Park Pavilion, 11147 The performance is collaboration
Hunt St. between musicians, dancers and vocal-
Events include downtown hayrides, ists.
voting in the Scarecrow Contest, stories PARC is located at 650 Church St. in
from the Romulus Historical Society downtown Plymouth.
along with a tour and treats. For more information, call (734) 927-
There will be walking tacos, hot dogs 4090.
and other concessions available for pur-
chase and there will be face painting Great Pumpkin Festival set
and apple decorating taking place. Maybury Farm will host the 5th
Costumes are encouraged and partici- Annual Great Pumpkin Festival from 10
pants should bring a bag for treats. a.m. until 5 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14. The event
For more information, call (734) 942- features live music, delicious food,
7571. pumpkin-themed games and activities
Sponsors for the event include Wayne for kids, corn husk doll making and
County Community College District, more. Highlights include pumpkin
Wings Financial Credit Union, the painting, bonfire and S'mores, children's
Independent Fire Fighters Association costume contests, story time and sing-a-
and the Downtown Development long, children's activity stage, beeswax
Authority (DDA). candle making, and professional pump-
kin carver John Angevine. The event
City hall exhibits artwork will also feature performances by the
Members of the Three Cities Art Club High Street Band (Saturday), Steve
will exhibit art at the Westland Gallery at Taylor (Saturday), Audrey Ray
City Hall through Nov. 29. The Gallery (Saturday), Vendetta Ride (Sunday), Kari
is located in the west wing, to the left Holmes (Sunday), and Todd Michael
when entering Westland City Hall, 36300 Band (Sunday). The Great Pumpkin
Warren Road. The gallery is open during Festival is the most popular event at the
regular city hall office hours. farm.