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Calendar of events

Help for seniors available are required for groups. For more infor-
CUP the Community Up Project will mation and reservations, call (734) 697-
provide services for the elderly and dis- 1944 or email kdallos@provide.net.
abled residents of Inkster at no cost. The museum is located at 405 Main St.
Available services include snow in Belleville.
removal, trash removal, lawn care, minor
repairs, errands, building and repair of Butterfly Ball tickets on sale
handicap accessories. Tickets are now on sale for the
For more information, contact Queen Butterfly Ball, a Valentine's Day tradition
Paris Jones, (313) 778-0931. in Canton.
The dance will take place Feb. 8 and 9
Award nominees sought at the Summit on the Park, offering a
The Belleville Area Chamber of unique experience and plenty of special
Commerce is now accepting nominations memories. Dads and daughters can enjoy
for the Business of the Year Award to be an evening of dancing, refreshments, a
presented at the annual banquet Jan. 12. special butterfly souvenir, and the highly
Nominees for this award will exemplify anticipated- balloon drop that caps off the
the best in what people expect from a festivities.
small town business, as well as placing an Guests can choose from three dances: 6
emphasis on customer service, quality p.m. Feb. 8 or 2 or 6 p.m. Feb. 9.
product and beautification of their build- Ticket sales will end Feb.1. Holiday spectacular at Village
ing and/or goods. Tickets are priced at $11 for Canton
The award committee members will residents and $14 for non-residents. Dads “The Most Explosive Christmas during box office hours. If tickets are
consider the nominee's involvement in the and daughters, regardless of age, are Show Around Town” and the number available, they can also be purchased
community, the chamber, the schools, area required to purchase a ticket to attend. one holiday show in Canton will open one hour prior to program time.
non-profits, continued capital investment The event has sold out in the past, so early tonight at The Village Theater at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill
in the business and an overall community ticket purchase is encouraged. For more Cherry Hill. is located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road,
presence. information, call (734) 394-5460. The Christmas Broadway Canton, MI 48187.
Businesses can be nominated with a Spectacular celebrates the magic of
short paragraph including the business Chorus presents concert Christmas like never before with an
and owner's name and the reason for the The Belleville Community Chorus all-new, unforgettable experience as
nomination and submitted to the members will present their 13th annual Santa Claus, Mrs. C, and Ellie take
Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce, holiday concert titled "Sounds of Winter" center stage with a cast of some of the
248 Main St, Belleville, MI 48111. beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 at best performers in the area.
For more information, call (734) 697- Belleville United Methodist Church, 417 Only seven performances are
7151. Charles St. scheduled this weekend including
Under the leadership of director shows at 6 p.m. today and tomorrow,
Emergency volunteers sought Rachel Parr, accompanied by Judith Weed Dec. 14, and at 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and 7
The Canton Public Safety Emergency and a variety of other instrumentalists, the p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15. The final
Management Division is seeking volun- concert will feature songs of the season. two shows are at noon and 4 p.m.
teers to join the Community Emergency Sounds of Winter will also include num- Sunday, Dec. 16.
Response Team (CERT). bers by the Belleville Community The show includes twirling balleri-
The CERT program educates members Children's Chorus. The concert is free, nas, dancing Toy Soldiers, and a
about disaster preparedness for hazards though donations supporting the chorus whimsical sleigh ride around the
that may impact their area, and trains are welcome. world with Santa and his magical
them in basic disaster response skills, The Belleville Community Chorus is a reindeer.
such as fire safety, light search and rescue, 501(C)3 not-for-profit organization. Tickets can be purchased for $24,
team organization, and disaster medical and printed at home or held in will
operations, according to a spokesman. Coffee With A Cop in Inkster call, anytime online at www.cantonvil-
Using the training learned in the class- Residents are invited to join the lagetheater.org at no extra charge.
room and during exercises, CERT mem- Inkster Police Department for a cup of The box office is open from 10 a.m.
bers can assist others in their neighbor- coffee and conversation during Coffee until 2 p.m. weekdays. Tickets can
hood or workplace following an event With A cop set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. also be ordered by phone at (734) 394-
when professional responders are not 20 at Applewood Coney Island, 28640 5300 x3, with a Visa or MasterCard
immediately available to help. CERT Michigan Ave.
members also are encouraged to support Coffee with a Cop is a national initia- eater.org or by calling (734) 394-5300. Those seeking free tax preparation
emergency response agencies by taking a tive started in California in March 2011 to appointments should plan to attend one of
more active role in emergency prepared- improve relations between law enforce- Circus celebrates New Years Eve these open house sessions: 9:30 a.m. until
ness projects in their community. ment officers and the citizens they serve The Detroit Circus will perform begin- noon both Monday, Jan. 7 and Tuesday,
A new basic CERT class is currently daily. Community members are encour- ning at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Village Jan. 8 or 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9.
forming. For information, contact William aged to ask officers questions and voice Theater in Canton Township. Attendees will select a day and time,
Hayes, emergency management coordina- their concerns during the event. Talented performers will dazzle view- receive a confirmation on the spot and
tor, by email to whayes@canton-mi.org, or ers of all ages with high flying aerial antics enjoy coffee and donuts.
by phone at (734) 394-5357. Magician to appear on fabric and trapeze, fire dancing and Those unable to attend one of these
Direct from his world tour, Michigan eating, stilt walking and acrobatics, con- sessions, can still call the library tax
Santa visits museum native Aaron Radatz will be returning to tortion, juggling, feats of mind-bending appointment line (734) 453-0750, ext 229 to
The Belleville Central Business the Village Theater at Cherry Hill in strength and acro-balance, as well as a schedule an appointment. Leave a mes-
Community is sponsoring Photos With Canton for one show at 7 p.m. Saturday, variety of circus sideshow acts. sage and beginning Jan. 10, a library vol-
Santa from noon until 4 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Dec. 22. Tickets to this special performance are unteer will return calls to schedule
the Belleville Area Museum. Radatz, who was recently featured on $22 each. For more information, or tick- appointments.
The photos will be in conjunction with the global TV sensation Masters of ets, call (734) 394-5300.
the Festival of Holiday Trees exhibit Illusion, will be presenting a display of Library sells used books
under way at the museum, located at 405 magic and comedy on the main stage of AARP tax help offered The Friends of the Westland Library
Main St. in downtown Belleville. the Village Theater, located at 50400 The Plymouth District Library will will host a used book sale beginning with a
Cherry Hill Road. again host AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, preview sale from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb.
Children's ornament workshops planned Recently, Radatz completed his first this winter. 7. The general sale will take place from 10
The Belleville Area Museum will host headlining engagement on the famed Las Appointments take place on a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday,
the annual Children's Christmas Vegas Strip and is the only magician to Wednesdays in February, March and the Feb. 8 and 9. Bag Day will take place from
Ornament Workshops and photos with have been commissioned by the US first two weeks of April. Appointment noon until 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10.
Santa at noon, 1:15 and 2:30 p.m. on Pentagon to entertain overseas troops. scheduling will begin on Jan. 7. The library is located at 6123 Central
Saturday, Dec. 15. Tickets range from $20 to $24 and can be This year, the library will host three City Pkwy. in Westland. For information,
Reservations are strongly encouraged purchased online at www.cantonvillageth- appointment scheduling open houses. call (734) 326-6123.