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Romulus programs announced
Fall programs are under way at the
Romulus Public Library, 11121 Wayne Road.
More free classes, appearances by authors
and movies are scheduled for the months
ahead as the library features continue to
expand, officials said.
The free Preschool Story Time and
Toddler Story Time are going strong.
Preschool Story Time for children ages 3½ to
5 continue at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through
Nov. 12. Toddler Story Time for children 2 to
3½ continues at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, Nov. 3-
14.
The class for preschoolers features sto-
ries, songs and crafts and is limited to 20 per
session. Register by calling the library at
(734) 942-7589.
The toddler session features stories,
rhymes, songs and play time. No registration
is required for the toddler program.
Free grief support groups offered
Genesis, a personal guide through grief, is
a 6-week program that takes place from 11
a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov.
21.
The program, a guide through the grief
process toward recovery, is also offered from
5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from Oct. 29
throughDec. 3.
The free workshops take place at the
Brown Family Center, 678 East Huron River
Dr. inBelleville.
To register, call grief coordinator Mary
Martinez at (734) 697-5090.
Awakenings Tea to be served
The Northville Historical Society will
present an Awakenings Tea from 1-3:30 p.m.
Oct. 26 at the Cady Inn, 215 Griswold in
Northville.
Guests can relax and enjoy a delicious
assortment of tea sandwiches, delectable
scones and decadent desserts along with our
signature Cady House Tea served on our
finest china. Tea catered by Victoria's Tea
Salon.
Stroll down to the church for an interest-
ing and informative talk by Susan Nenadic.
Learn the facts about the love lives of
Victorianwomen.Were they prepared for the
marriage bed? What did they know about
birth control, abortion, and female homosex-
uality?
What stigma was attached to women who
chose to remain single? All this and more
will be presented.
Tickets are $30 or $25 for Northville
Historical Society members. Call (248) 348-
1845 for tickets or more information.
Proceeds from the tea will benefit Mill Race
Historical Village
HalloWayne planned
The third annual HalloWayne will take
place throughout downtown Wayne from 4-9
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.
Trick-or-treaterswill be visiting nearly 200
participating businesses searching for treats.
There will also be a pumpkin carving contest
and voting for favorite pumpkins. Admission
is $1 per participant.
For more information, contact the cham-
ber at (734)721-0100.
Fall FleaMarket Festival set
The Stardust Lounge and the Watsonia
Park Block Association are sponsoring a Fall
Flea Market Festival beginning at 10 a.m.
Oct. 26.
The festival will include games, give-a-
ways, entertainment, food, music a bake sale,
raffles andbargains, a spokesperson said.
The event will take place at 3736 Inkster
Road. Limited spaces for sales tables are still
available for a $10 rental fee. Spaces with a
table canbe rented for $20 for the event.
For more information, contact Pat
Williams (313) 277-8628 or Sandra Watley
(586) 565-4795.
Judge to tell ghost stories
The CantonHistorical Society will host an
evening of Ghost Stories, presented by Judge
Ronald Lowe from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 in the
Summit on the Park Grand Ballroom, 46000
Summit Parkway inCanton.
The stories are suitable for children 8
years of age and older
The evening of spine-tingling tales awaits
those brave enough to attend.
Cider and donuts will also be available,
while supplies last.
Tickets are $10 per family or $4 per indi-
vidual and can be purchased at the Summit
on the Park and at the door. All proceeds
benefit theCantonHistorical Society.
Children must be accompanied by an
adult and parents are responsible for the
direct supervision of their children during
this special event. For additional informa-
tion, visit www.cantonhistoricalsociety.org.
WickedHalloweenRun set
The Wicked Halloween Run, sponsored
by St. Mary Mercy in Livonia will begin at 8
a.m. Oct. 27 in Kellogg Park in downtown
Plymouth.
The 10 K run begins at 8 a.m. and all par-
ticipants will receive a Leslie Jordan long-
sleeve Tech shirt, classic finisher medal and
age-group awards. The 5K walk will begin at
9 a.m. and participants will also receive the
shirt and age-group awards. The Monster
Mile will start at 8:15 a.m. with shirts for all
participants.
There will be entertainment and a
Monster Mash party following the run with
live music and a dance performance along
with a food and beverage buffet at the haunt-
ed finish.
Therewill also be a costume contest.
Admission fees vary depending on the
run. Registration is available at
WickedHalloweenRun.com. For more infor-
mation,
send
questions
to
alan@KonaRunningCompany.com.
Halloween Party planned
The Old Village Association of Plymouth
will host aHalloween Party on Liberty Street
fromnoonuntil 4 p.m. Oct. 27.
Formore information, call (734) 347-3312.
Library hosts hobbyists
A group for people who like to knit, cro-
chet, tat, embroider or sew meets at the
Romulus Public Library, 11121 Wayne Road
at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each
month. Participants learn skills from each
other and can use library books for patterns
and learning. The group is open to everyone
18 and older. There is no need to register;
just bring your projects.
For more information, call the library at
(734) 942-7589.
Make aDifference volunteers sought
Plymouth Community United Way is look-
ing for volunteers to clean yards and do light
chores in Plymouth, and Plymouth and
Canton townships onSaturday, Nov. 2.
Volunteers will meet on the day of the
event at a new location, Plymouth First
United Methodist Church, for a continental
breakfast and instructions, provided by
UnitedWay.
Check in time is 7:30 a.m. Volunteers are
asked to bring rakes, garden tools and gloves,
and have their own transportation to travel
betweenhomes.
Plymouth Community United Way will
supply the yard waste bags which will be dis-
tributed at the church.
All ages are welcome, but those under 18
need to be accompanied by an adult. To vol-
unteer, call Randi Williams at (734) 453-6879,
ext. 7 or e-mail randi.williams@pcuw.org
beforeOct. 18.
For more information and an application,
visit www.plymouthunitedway.org.
Serving the Plymouth, Canton and
Western Wayne County area since 1944,
Plymouth Community United Way addresses
human service needs of individuals and fam-
ilies.
Play hockey for free
Boys and girls ages 4 to 9 can play hockey
for free from 4-5 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Plymouth
Cultural Center Ice Arena, 525 Farmer in
Plymouth.
The day is sponsored by the Detroit Red
Wings Foundation and Michigan Amateur
HockeyAssociation.
Participants should arrive at the rink by
3:30 p.m. The hour will include free hockey
instruction from Gordon Bowman and
Plymouth Canton Hockey Association coach-
es. No prior hockey experience is required.
Skater must pre-register seven days prior
to
the
clinic
by
visiting
www. ma h a . o r g / T r yHo c k e y. a s p x
[www.maha.org/TryHockey.aspx] , space is
limited to the first 50 participants registered.
Skater will be given a jersey to keep pro-
vided by The Red Wings Foundation and
hockey equipment is available for use, how-
ever the supply is very limited. Skaters
should bring their own equipment if possi-
ble.
Alzheimer'smeeting set
The Annual Fall 5CE Conference, A
Meaningful Life with Alzheimer's disease is
planned forNov. 5 at the Vista TechCenter at
Schoolcraft Community College. The confer-
ence is presented by the Alzheimer's
Association - Greater Michigan Chapter and
the Wayne State University, Institute of
Gerontology (IOG).
Doors open at 7:30 a.m. with a continental
breakfast provided. The opening presenta-
tion of the conference begins at 8:30am with
lunch provided at noon. The conference will
end at 3 p.m.
Caregivers may attend free of charge. The
Alzheimer's Association is providing free
respite care for those who do need someone
to watch their loved one, while they attend
this event. Advance registration for respite
and the conference is required by contacting
CaiteMorgowicz, (248) 996-1034.
To register, go to www.alz.org/gmc or call
(248) 996-1053.
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