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Calendar of events

Wayne County Lightfest returns Township hosts blood drive $20 per person or $40 per couple which Grubba who will discuss the Healthy Soil
The Wayne County Annual Lightfest has Plymouth Township will host a blood includes three games of bowling, shoe and Wise Fertilizing. Light snacks will be
returned for the holiday season and will be drive from 1-7 p.m. Jan. 8 in the board meet- rental, pizza and a soft drink. There will be served.
open through Tuesday, Dec. 31. The display ing room at township hall, 9955 N.Haggerty a 50/50 raffle and a cash bar. For more information, call (248) 202-1518.
will be closed only on Christmas Day. Road in Plymouth. Organizers said that the event is usually
The 5-mile lightfest drive offers colorful The need for blood is constant and only a sell out and urged early ticket purchase. Butterfly Ball returns
displays and at the end, visitors can stop volunteer donors can fulfill that need for The event is limited to the first 72 bowlers. A Valentine's Day tradition returns to
and visit Santa's Shelter for refreshments patients in our community, noted Fire Chief For tickets or information, call (734)893- Canton Township Feb. 7 and 8 with the
and photos. Daniel Phillips who is coordinating the 0694. Butterfly Ball at the Summit on the Park.
For more information, call (734) 261-1990. effort. The event offers a unique experience and
The fee to drive through the spectacular Nationwide, someone needs a unit of Daddy Daughter Dances dads and daughters can enjoy an evening of
display is $5 per vehicle. blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us planned in Plymouth dancing, refreshments, a special butterfly
will need blood in our lifetime, he added The City of Plymouth Recreation souvenir, and the highly anticipated- bal-
Detroit Circus returns to For more information, contact Phillips at Department will host the 9th Annual Daddy loon drop that caps off the festivities.
celebrate New Years Eve (734) 354-3221 Daughter Dance at the Cultural Center Choose from three dances: 6 p.m. Feb. 7 or
Back by popular demand, the Detroit Reception Room from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. 2 or 6 p.m. Feb. 8. All three dances will
Circus returns to the Village Theater for a Plymouth Ice Festival offers Friday, Jan. 31 and again Saturday, Feb. 1. again be held in the Summit gymnasium
special New Year's Eve performance at 7 a 'sensory friendly' peek Light refreshments and snacks will be this year. Ticket sales will end Feb. 1..
p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. There will be high- The 2020 Plymouth Ice Festival, set for served. Semi-formal, dressy-casual attire Tickets are $11 for residents and $14 for
flying aerial antics on fabric and the tra- Jan. 10 through 12 in downtown Plymouth recommended. non-residents. Dads and daughters, regard-
peze; fire dancing and eating; stilt walking has teamed with the Miracle League of Advance ticket purchase is required less of age, are required to purchase a ticket
and stilt acrobatics and feats of mind-bend- Plymouth and the Plymouth District because space is limited. No walk-ins will to attend. This annual event has sold out in
ing strength. Tickets are $22 for all ages. For Library for a Sensory Friendly Plymouth be accepted, organizers cautioned. the past, so early ticket purchase is advised.
tickets and information, call the Village Ice Festival Evening from 608 p.m. Jan. 9. The cost for the dance is $12 and regis- For more information, call (734) 394-5460.
Theater Box Office at (734) 394-5300. The event will feature live ice carving tration is now available online at www.ply-
near the library entrance, sensory friendly mouthmi.gov/recreation. Students host record show
Westland holiday decorating entertainment inside the library and inter- The Cultural Center is located at 525 The annual 88.1 record show will bring
contest is now under way active sensory ice blocks. Farmer St. in Plymouth. For more informa- thousands of vinyl records, CDs, import
The “All American Holiday Decorating The event is free, includes snacks and is tion call 734)455-6620 only releases, t-shirts, posters and other col-
Contest” has begun in Westland. open to all special needs families. lectables to the Salem High School
The contest will continue until midnight For more information contact Kelly Jazz performance planned Cafeteria.
Tuesday, Dec. 24 and city residents can Hermann at Kelly@miracleleagueofply- Jazz @ The Elks take place from 7 until The record show is set for 10 a.m. until 4
nominate themselves or a friend in one or mouth.com or at (616) 439-0466. 9:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 and proceeds will
all of the three categories: Best Traditional the Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge 325. benefit the nationally-recognized student
Display, Most Creative Display and Over the Suite Surrender presented There is a $10 donation at the door which radio station operated by the Plymouth-
Top Display (not necessarily Clark W Inspire Theater will be presenting Suite includes hors d'oeuvres. Canton Community Schools.
Griswold). Nominees will be asked to pro- Surrender: a farce by Michael McKeever at Pete Siers Organic Roots will perform In addition to the wide variety of ven-
vide a picture along with their nominations. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25, and at Tuesday, Jan. 28. Siers will be on drums, dors, the show will feature special give-
Contest entries can be posted on Twitter 3 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26. Westland Center Duncan MacMillan on organ, Steve Wood aways and door prizes.
or Instagram, tagging @CityofWestland and for the Arts is located at 33455 Warren on sax, and Matt LaRusso on guitar. Admission to the record show is $3, how-
using the hashtag #westlandholidaypride. Road. The Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge 325 ever collectors wanting an early start can
Winners will be announced and award- The story takes place in t's 1942 and two is located at 41700 Ann Arbor Road. For purchase early admission between 9 and 10
ed with prizes at the first meeting of the of Hollywood's biggest divas have descend- more information, call (734) 453-1780 or visit a.m. for $5. Students at Canton, Plymouth
members of the city council of the New ed upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale www.plyaa325.com . and Salem high schools will be admitted at
Year on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Hotel -- assistants, luggage, and legendary no cost with student identification.
feud with one another in tow. Everything Garden Club to meet Interested dealers or those wanting
Hockey lessons offered seems to be in order for their wartime per- Members of the Country Garden Club of more information can contact (734) 416-7732
Registration for the next Learn to Play formance until they are somehow assigned Northville will meet at 11 a.m. Feb. 5 at or email bill.keith@pccsk12.com. Eight foot
Hockey sessions at the Plymouth Cultural to the same suite. Mistaken identities, Ward Church, 40000 Six Mile Road in tables can be reserved for $30.
Center is now under way. The classes, overblown egos, double entendres, and a Northville. Salem High School is located at 46181
which are an introduction to hockey pro- lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this The speaker for the meeting will be Sue Joy Road in Canton.
grams intended for players 4 to 9 years of love note to the classic farces of the 30s and
age, will begin Jan. 4. 40s. The play is not suitable for all ages. For
The program includes seven skating ses- tickets and more information visit
sions and will continue through Feb. 23. https://inspiretheatre.ticketleap.com
The cost per student is $85.
All sessions take place at the Plymouth Elks host Blues performance
Cultural Center 525 Farmer, Plymouth. Blues @ The Elks takes place from 7
Full equipment is required.. until 10 p.m. the second Tuesday of the
A limited number of gear sets are avail- month at the Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks
able to borrow from the Recreation Lodge #325 in partnership with the Detroit
Department for use during the program Blues Society (www.detroitbluessociety.org).
and can be reserved on-line when register- There is a $5 donation at the door and danc-
ing. ing is encouraged.
On-line registration is available at The Kathleen Murray Band will perform
https://plymouthwebtrac.net/wbwsc/ply- Jan. 14. Joining Murray with vocals is Mike
mouthwebtrac.wsc/splash.html Ferencz on guitar, Craig Scott on bass, Bob
Walk-In Registration will be taken at the Bowman on drums and Evan Mercer on
City of Plymouth Recreation Department keyboard.
located in the Plymouth Cultural Center The Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge 325
Recreation office. For more information is located at 41700 Ann Arbor Road in
call (734) 455-6620 x 0. Plymouth. For more information, call (734)
453-1780 or visit www.plyaa325.com or
Garden Club to meet email jazzattheelks@gmail.com
Members of the Country Garden Club of
Northville will meet at 11 a.m. Jan. 8 at Bowling fundraiser planned
Ward Church, 40000 Six Mile Road in The Romulus Chamber of Commerce
Northville. and Friends of the Romulus Library have
The speaker for the meeting will be planned a bowling fundraiser from begin-
Cheryl English who will discuss the ning with registration at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at
Autumn Jewels. Romulus Lanes, 37452 West Huron River
Light snacks will be served. Dr. in Romulus
For more information, call (248) 202-1518. Bowling will begin at 8 p.m.. Tickets are