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CANTON - PLYMOUTH
CANTON - PLYMOUTH

Dunning Foundation grant will fund Arc renovations

The Arc of Northwest Wayne reach more families in need of be complete in December with
County has received a $50,000 support, according to a state- ” additional touch-ups and the
grant from The Margaret ment from the group. The larger The grant will fund the installation transportation of furniture back
Dunning Foundation to com- space also provided the oppor- of new flooring and carpet which will add into all common spaces by the
plete building renovations at the tunity for the Arc to host mem- end of January 2024. The Arc
new Canton Township head- bers, classes, and other organi- to the safety and usability of the building NW is regionally-focused on the
quarters of the organization. zations. “This grant will not only northwest area of Wayne
The grant will fund the installa- help the Arc NW continue to County, serving the communi-
tion of new flooring and carpet serve those with disabilities, but ties of Canton, Garden City,
which will add to the safety and also help the larger community and vinyl flooring. Renovations playroom for children with dis- Livonia, Northville, Plymouth
usability of the building, offi- as the organization's new build- also include the inclusion of a abilities who learn in that space. and Redford. To learn more,
cials said. ing upgrades create an inclusive sensory-friendly carpet in the Renovations are expected to visit www.thearcnw.org.
Founded in 1961, The Arc of space that is open to all,” the
Northwest Wayne County is a statement said.
grassroots membership non- Using the funds from the
profit that strives to improve the building grant, the space will be
lives of people with intellectual renovated to be ADA compliant,
and developmental disabilities. safe, and inviting for individuals
The Arc moved into a larger with intellectual and develop-
building in Canton more than a mental disabilities and the larg-
year ago, which allowed the er community. The carpeting
organization to grow its pro- first installed in 1997 will be
grams, services, and staff to replaced with safer new carpet
Potters’ Guild sale

begins tomorrow

The annual Village Potters road tracks. Guild members
Guild of Plymouth Holiday transform the 2,000-square-foot
Market will begin tomorrow and studio workspace into a holiday
continue through Sunday, Nov. marketplace with items that are
19. great for gift giving, organizers
The guild, a decades old said. There will be a large selec-
organization, was formed to pro- tion of mugs, bowls, platters and
mote and develop the art of vases, along with a festive variety
ceramics. The common interest of ornaments and holiday-
of members is to bring handmade themed items, she said, along
ceramic items to everyday life. with some original fine art offer-
The sale this year will include ings including paintings, wood-
works of artist members, as well craft, jewelry and others.
as invited guest artists, offering a The open-to-the-public Special salute
variety of functional and decora- Holiday Market takes place only Members of the Plymouth Noon Rotary Club paid a special tribute to the two remaining World War
tive ceramics for purchase, once each year. II veteran members of the club during the regular meeting last week. Veterans were joined by Army
organizers said. This year, the market will be National Guard Sgt. First Class Todd Bush, at left, and Gabriel Lynn, far right. Army veteran Dr. Bob
The annual event will take open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Peterson, a long-time Rotary Club member and retired funeral director Win Schrader, also a long-
place in the historic factory dis- tomorrow and Saturday and from time member of the club were honored for their service by their fellow club members.
trict of Plymouth, at 326 North 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, Photo by David Willett
Main St., just north of the rail- Nov. 19.

Holiday

shows

are slated

The holiday season at Village
Theater at Cherry Hill will see the
return of Irish tunes and dancing
courtesy of Christmas with the
Celts, a magic show and the popu-
lar Detroit Circus.
Christmas with the Celts
returns Dec. 9 with a special mati-
nee performance. This immersive,
family holiday show features both
traditional Irish tunes along with
contemporary classics with a
Celtic flair, accompanied by Irish
dancing and humor. Award-win-
ning magician Aaron Radatz
returns with his annual holiday
magic show on Dec. 21, and the
Detroit Circus returns for their
annual New Year's Eve perform-
ance Dec. 31.
PJs sought

by charity

Area residents have an oppor-
tunity to keep children in need
warm this winter. Friends of Unity
is seeking warm pajamas for chil-
dren 4 to 14 years old. The paja-
mas will go to God's Storehouse, a
Detroit charity that assists people
who are homeless or living in
poverty. Donors can drop off cloth-
ing through Dec. 3. Take donations
to the Plymouth Community Arts
Council building at 774 N, Sheldon
Road, Plymouth. Clothing can be
placed in a labeled drop box in the
lobby from noon until 4 p.m.
Tuesdays through Thursdays and
from 9 a.m. until noon Sundays.
Hours are subject to change:
https://www.plymoutharts.com/
The annual children's clothing
drive is a collaborative effort start-
ed by Song and Spirit, a Royal Oak
interfaith nonprofit. Mary Gilhuly,
co-founder and volunteer for the
group, works with several faith
organizations including the
Friends of Unity in
Plymouth/Canton, Northville and
beyond.