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PUBLISHED: March 13, 2008
SALINE
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Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14
"Middle School Mayhem," sponsored by Saline Parks and Recreation and Saline Community Education, will be offered for $10 per day or $15 for two days. Participants will be provided with a pizza lunch and will be able to go swimming at the Saline Recreation Center or bowling at Maplewood Lanes in the afternoon.
Thursday, March 13
Houghton School will be holding a Young 5's informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. More information can be found on the Houghton School Web page webportal.salineschools.com/schools/houghton or by calling the office at 944-8960
"Trusts, Estates, Wills and You" will be offered by Saline Community Education. Class runs from 7 to 8 p.m. at Liberty School. The fee is $15. Register by calling 429-8000.
Friday, March 14
Early bird registration at Houghton School will be held. Bring updated immunization record, a copy of your child's last physical, birth certificate and proof of residency to registration. More information can be found on the Houghton School Web page webportal.salineschools.com/scools/houghton or by calling the office at 944-8960.
Saturday, March 15
Saline American Legion and Auxiliary will hold an indoor garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Anyone who wishes to donate items may contact Dorothy Vogel at 429-7372 for more information. All proceeds help local veterans.
Monday, March 17
Spring crafts are offered by Saline Community Education. All materials will be provided. Children will bring home their creations. The class is for students in kindergarten through fourth grades. Classes start after school the week of March 17, depending on which elementary school one attends. The fee is $17. Register by calling 429-8000.
Saline Stone and Thistle Garden Club will meet 7:30 p.m. at the UAW Hall, 601 Woodland Drive, in Saline. Carol Tossell of Busch's ValuLand will demonstrate how to make flower arrangements. For more information, call 944-7934.
Saline Chapter 311 Order of the Eastern Star Friends Night will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 109 1/2 W. Michigan Ave. Entertainment will be The Clarinet Continuum Sextet and a Country Store.
Wednesday, March 19
Member Reception and Volunteer Fair hosted by the Saline Area Historical Society will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Saline Senior Center, 7190 Maple Road, in the Great Room. Visit www.salinehistory.org.
Thursday, March 20
"Cub Scout Technology Group Scientist" will be offered by Saline Community Education. The class if for students in kindergarten through fourth grades. Class runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The fee is $15. Call 429-8000 for more information.
Saline Chapter 311 Order of the Eastern Star White Breakfast will be held 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 122 W. Michigan Ave. Donation of $4 is requested. Call 429-9647 for reservations.
Tuesday, March 25
"Middle School Weightlifting and Fitness" will be offered by Saline Community Education. The class is an introduction to bigger, faster, stronger weightlifting and fitness program. It's open to seventh- and eighth-graders and runs Tuesdays and Thursdays March 25 through June 5. The fee is $32. Call 429-8000 to register.
Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Building Business Relationships breakfast will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Brecon Village, 200 Brecon Drive, in Saline. Speakers are Dar Watts, American Aqua Inc; Brian Shockley, Baker's Nook; and John Krzesicki, Prism Graphics Inc. Cost is $11 for members, and $13 for nonmembers and walk-ins. For reservations, contact Mary Alice Smith at 429-4494 or chambermaryalice@aol.com.
"Increasing Your Energy" will be offered by Saline Community Education. The class is for adults and runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Liberty School. A second session will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 26 at Liberty School. The fee is $15. To register, call 429-8000.
Saline Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking general meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. at the high school media center. All parents and community members are invited to hear speaker Ron Harrison, and learn about coalition activity, updates and requests for help in upcoming projects. Visit the Web site www.scrud.org for more information.
Thursday, March 27
Houghton School Young 5's registration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring updated immunization records, a copy of your child's last physical, birth certificate and proof of residency to registration. More information can be found on Houghton School Web page webportal.salineschools.com/schools/houghton or by calling the office at 944-8960.
Monday, March 31
Spring Break Soccer Clinic offered by Saline Community Education will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. March 31 and April 1. The clinic is for kindergartners and first-graders, and will be held at the Liberty School gym. The fee is $25. Call 429-8000 to register.
SALINE
MISCELLANEOUS
File of Life is offered for free by the Saline Area Senior Center and Saline Fire Department. The file is a mini-medical history that's placed in a red plastic folder and secured to your refrigerator with a magnet. Emergency responders are trained to look for it.
WomenSinging, a new choral group in Saline, has formed. It has a varied repertoire. Call 429-7323 or 904-6289 for more information.
Thursday
Al-Anon meets 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. Joseph Mercy Saline Hospital Community room, 400 Russell Road, in Saline.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at UAW Local 892, 601 Woodland Drive, in Saline. For more information, call 1-734-482-5700, a 24-hour hotline.
American Legion Post 322 offers meeting days and times. The American Legion meets 7:30 p.m. the last Thursday of every month; the Ladies Auxiliary meets 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday; Sons of the American Legion meets 6 p.m. the first Tuesday; Home Board meets 7 p.m. the second Monday. A sauerkraut supper is held the second Thursday of every month and Bingo Night is held 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month starting. The American Legion Post 322 is located at 320 W. Michigan Ave. in Saline. For hall reservations and information, call 429-7310.
Bridgewater Township Board meets at 7 p.m. at the Township Hall.
Heritage Parent-Teacher Organization meets 9 a.m. the first Thursday of every month at Heritage School auditorium, 290 Woodland Drive, in Saline. For more information, call 944-6046.
Saline Lions Club meets 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at The Signature Grille, 405 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. For more information, call Don Hes at 1-734-395-1235.
Saline Newcomers meets the fourth Thursday of most months at various Saline homes at 7 pm. Newcomers is a non-denominational, nonprofit group. For more information on times and locations, call Judy Neeb at 944-3733.
Saline Rotary meets from noon to 1 p.m. at Travis Pointe Country Club, 2829 Travis Pointe Road, in Saline. New visitors are welcome. For details, call Christine Johnson at 1-734-368-7775.
Monday
Kiwanis Club of Saline meets 5:45 p.m. every Monday at Brecon Village, 200 Brecon Drive, in Saline. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, call Betty Danneffel at 429-4176.
Meals on Wheels is available Monday through Friday in the Saline area. For more information, call 429-9274.
Saline Area Youth Baseball and Softball Board of Directors meets 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the Saline Community Education boardroom at Union School, 200 N. Ann Arbor St.
Saline Booster Club meets 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Saline High School media center, 1300 Campus Parkway.
Saline City Council meets 7:30 p.m. the first and third Monday each month at Council Chambers, 100 N. Harris Ave.
Saline Stone and Thistle Garden Club meets 7:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month September through April, usually at the UAW Hall, 601 Woodland Drive, in Saline. For information, call 944-7934.
Tuesday
Saline New Horizons Band rehearsals are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays at Liberty School, 7265 Saline-Ann Arbor Road, south entrance. Beginning Band classes for adults are held Tuesdays from 6 to 7 pm. For information about the band, call Joe Labuta at 429-1742.
Pittsfield Charter Township Board meets 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Township Hall, 6201 W. Michigan Ave., at the corner of Platt Road and Michigan Avenue.
AARP Tax Assistance will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. through April 15 at the Saline Senior Center. It's by appointment only and at no cost. The AARP tax assistance is done by trained volunteers in partnership with the IRS, and is geared to seniors age 60 and older. Call 429-9274 for more information.
Wednesday
First Steps Washtenaw-Saline has year-round playgroups for parents with children up to 5 years old. These age-specific groups provide families with opportunities to meet and learn more about child development in a developmentally-appropriate environment with trained parent educators. Call Scot Graden at 429-8023 for more information and check out the Web site www.salinecommunityed.com.
Bingo is held 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday at Saline American Legion, 320 W. Michigan Ave. in Saline.
Middle School Teacher-Parent Council meetings are held from 7 to 9 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Saline Middle School media center.
MILAN
Thursday, March 13
Milan Area Chamber will host a wine tasting and social from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Milan Staircase, 52 E. Main St., in downtown Milan. Wine will be provided by Nagles Market. Call 439-7932 or e-mail info@milanchamber.org. The event is free of charge.
Friday, March 14 through
Sunday, March16
Builders Home and Improvement Show will be held at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds near Saline. Nearly 200 exhibitors will participate. It will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
"The Sound of Music" will be performed 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Milan Performing Arts Center, 100 Big Red Drive. Call 439-5026 for ticket information and reservations.
Saturday, March 15
Annual Milan Easter Egg Hunt will be held 10:30 a.m. at Wilson Memorial Park on Wabash Street. Participants should bring their own baskets. Register by calling 439-1549. Cost is $3 per child.
Thursday, March 20
Milan Area Chamber of Commerce will host Milan Unites for churches and nonprofit organizations. It will be held 6:30 p.m. at Milan Senior and Community Activity Center, 45 Neckel Court. For more information, call 439-7932 or e-mail info@milanchamber.org.
Friday, March 21
Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at Milan Free Methodist Church, 950 Arkona Road, in Milan. To schedule an appointment and get more information, call 1-800-448-3543.
Milan Community Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Milan Senior and Community Center, 45 Neckel Court. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-448-3543.
Saturday, April 19
York Township Earth Day and Parks Appreciation Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Sandra Richardson Park, 9495 Platt Road, just south of Willis Rd. To volunteer or help sponsor the event, call Willow Newman at 1-734-528-2982 or e-mail ttree23@yeahoo.com.
Sunday, April 27
Family Fun Day, featuring a fund-raiser, will take place at Immaculate Conception Church in the Fr. Joseph Strzelewicz Family Center in Milan. Food, children's games, merchandise, and 10 cash prizes will be offered. The value of the cash prizes will range from $3,500 to $500. Tickets are $50 each. Proceeds will benefit the Immaculate Conception Parish. For tickets, call 439-2030, ext. 5.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Milan High School class of 1987 will hold its 20-year reunion April 19 at Creekside Grill in Ann Arbor. Contact Lisha (Cook) Bracco at lbracco@cablespeed.com or 1-248-782-5693 to update your contact information and share contact information about fellow classmates.
Thursday
York Charter Township Historical Committee meets 7:30 p.m. the last Thursday of the month at the Township Hall, 11560 Stony Creek, in York Township. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 429-7768.
Milan Garden Club meets 6:45 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Hack House Museum, 775 County St., in Milan. Meetings are open to the public.
Milan Kiwanis Club meets 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month in the Campfire Restaurant, 1035 Dexter St., in Milan. Civic-minded people are invited to attend.
Tai chi classes will be held 9:30 a.m. at the Milan Senior Center, 45 Neckel Court, in Milan.
Chair exercise classes will be held 10:30 a.m. at the Milan Senior Center, 45 Neckel Court, in Milan.
The Milan Booster Wrestling Club practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Milan High School wrestling room. Practice times and registration fees vary for age groups. Call Milan Parks and Recreation for details at 439-1549.'
Story time at the Milan Public Library is held 10:30 a.m. for preschool age children accompanied by an adult. Call 439-1240 or stop by the library to register or for more information.
Monday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from 8 to 10 p.m. every Monday. The group meets at 50 Neckel Court in Milan. For more information, call 439-1549.
Milan Senior Lunch and Activities will be held at 11:45. Milan senior citizens enjoy lunch and activities every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the senior center, 45 Neckel Court, in Milan. Call 439-4310 for more information.
Milan Book Bunch meets 1 p.m. the second Monday of every month at the Milan Public Library, 151 Wabash St. The gathering includes book reviews and discussions. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, call Marilyn Alexander at 439-2714.
"Lifetime Fitness" is a low-impact aerobics class, suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Heidi Cutler leads the class from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Milan Senior and Community Activities Center, 45 Neckel Court.
Milan City Council meetings are held 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month. Meetings are held at 147 Wabash St. Call 439-1501 for more information.
Tuesday
Milan Woman's Club meets at 12:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Milan Community Senior Center, 45 Neckel Ct. Call 439-2714.
The Milan Booster Wrestling Club practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Milan High School wrestling room. Practice times and registration fees vary for age groups. Call Milan Parks and Recreation for details at 439-1549.
Open Mic Poetry will be held 7:30 p.m. at the Lighthouse Coffee Co., 9 W. Main St., in downtown Milan. For more information, e-mail rodhill@umich.edu.
Milan Rotary meets noon at the Milan Senior and Community Activity Center. 439-5050.
Milan Area Art Association meets the second Tuesday of each month. Contact Joan Keilman for the meeting location. For more information, call 1-734-529-5330.
Pi-Yo adult fitness classes will be held, offering a strengthening and stretching program for all levels, from 6 to 6:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Dance Explosions. Call 1-734-587-8706 or e-mail hdarling@bignet.net to register.
H.A.A.M. Health Awareness and Action, launched by the Milan Area Chamber of Commerce, meets 7:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Aid in Milan, 89 W. Main St. Any person who is interested in health education and helping Milan and area residents to a better style of healthy living is encouraged to attend. For more information, e-mail simon@thebraincoe.com.
Story time at Milan Public Library is held 7 p.m. every Tuesday for preschool age children accompanied by an adult. Call 439-1240 or stop by the library to register or for more information. View each week's theme online at www.milanlibrary.org.
Wednesday
"Lifetime Fitness" is a low-impact aerobics class, suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Heidi Cutler leads the class from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Milan Senior and Community Activities Center, 45 Neckel Court.
Milan Senior Lunch and Activities will be held at 11:45. Milan senior citizens enjoy lunch and activities every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the senior center, 45 Neckel Court, in Milan. Call 439-4310 for more information.
Line dancing is held 9:30 a.m. at the Milan Senior and Community Activities Center, 45 Neckel Court, in Milan.
Walk aerobics is held 10:45 a.m. at the Milan Senior and Community Activities Center, 45 Neckel Court, in Milan.
Open Mic Music Night is held 7:30 p.m. at the Lighthouse Coffee Co., 9 W. Main St. in Milan. Interested in participating, e-mail Rod Hill at rodhill@umich.edu.
An all-you-can-eat chicken dinner will be held the third Wednesday of the month, except February, at the Knights of Columbus-Immaculate Conception Church, Father Joe Family Center, at Ann and North streets in Milan. Carryout orders are available.
Thursday
Milan Senior Lunch and Activities will be held at 11:45. Milan senior citizens enjoy lunch and activities every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the senior center, 45 Neckel Court, in Milan. Call 439-4310 for more information.
Milan Kiwanis meets 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Milan Campfire Restaurant, 1035 Dexter St.
Milan and Area Home Based Business Coalition meets 6:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. For more information, call 439-2904 or e-mail christine.man@proforma.com
Milan's Organization for Regional Excellence, a group of residents, along with city and township officials, meets 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. Call 439-7932 or visit the Web site www.milanchamber.org for more information.
"Super Strong Fitness" classes are offered from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Dance Xplosion. Call 1-734-587-8706 or e-mail hdarling@bignet.net to register.
Friday
Milan Area Chamber of Commerce meets regularly at 8 a.m. in the Senior center, 45 Neckel Ct. Call 439-7932 or e-mail info@milanchamber.org.
Pi-Yo adult fitness classes will be held, offering a strengthening and stretching program for all levels, from 6 to 6:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Dance Explosions. Call 1-734-587-8706 or e-mail hdarling@bignet.net to register.
Story time at Milan Public Library is held 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. for preschool-age children accompanied by an adult. Call 439-1240 or stop by the library to register or for more information.
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Thursday, March 13
Hunger workshop will be held 7 p.m. at Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice at the corner of Hill and Tappan in Ann Arbor. It will be sponsored by Bread for the World, a non-partisan, hunger legislation and education organization. The workshop will concentrate on participating in a hunger-based "Offering of Letters." Individuals will be asked to write letters to legislators in support of specific hunger legislation. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 1-734-487-9058 or e-mail wolverbob@yeahoo.com
Tuesday, March 18
"Addiction and Spirituality" will be presented 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, in Ypsilanti. Admission is free and open to the public. The presentation will explore spiritual needs, life choices and the spirituality of the 12 steps; and discuss how the 12 steps can help anyone, whether recovering from chemical dependency or not.
Board of County Road Commissioners will meet 1 p.m. at 555 N. Zeeb Road in Ann Arbor.
Saturday, March 22
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is offering a free screening for at risk individuals through the Kidney Early Evalutaion Program. The program is specifically designed for anyone 18 and older with diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney disease. Call the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan to make an appointment at 1-800-482-1455.
Tuesday, March 25
"Grief and Loss in Addiction" will be presented from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, in Ypsilanti. Admission is free and open to the public. The presentation will provide a basic study of how addiction produces grief and loss for the individual and the family.
Thursday, March 27 through
Thursday, April 24
Heartland Hospice offers a grief support series, a five-week series called "Adult Loss of a Parent" weekly from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It will provide insight and coping skills for an adult's journey through grief. It will be held at Heartland Hospice office, 3840 Packard Road, Ste. 260 in Ann Arbor, and is open to the public. For more information, call 973-1145.
Saturday, March 29 and
Sunday, March 30
The Ann Arbor Women's City Club is hosting its annual flea market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. All items will sell for half price on Sunday. Art, jewelry, linens, kitchenware, home dÈcor, books and more will be offered. The club is located 1830 Washtenaw Ave. in Ann Arbor. Call 769-9254.
Tuesday, April 1
Board of County Road Commissioners will meet 1 p.m. at 555 N. Zeeb Road in Ann Arbor.
Wednesday, April 9
The free Intervention workshop by Jeff and Debra Jay that was canceled Feb. 19 has been rescheduled from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, in Ypsilanti. The program is part of the Dawn Farm Education series. Call 669-8265 or 1-734-485-8725.
Monday, April 14
Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild monthly meeting will be held at the Ann Arbor Art Center, second floor, 117 W. Liberty St. Brooks Harris Stevens, Eastern Michigan University assistant professor of art, will speak on concept, inspiration and process. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. It's free and open to the public. Call 996-8601.
Tuesday, April 15
"Chemical Dependency and Survivors or Domestic Violence" will be presented from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The presentation will discuss the relationship between addiction and domestic violence, with the focus on the survivor. It will take place at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, in Ypsilanti. It's free of charge and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information, call Dawn Farm at 1-734-485-8725.
Board of County Road Commissioners will meet 1 p.m. at 555 N. Zeeb Road in Ann Arbor.
Tuesday, April 22
"Domestic Violence and Addiction," will be presented from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The presentation will discuss the relationship between addiction and domestic violence, with the focus on the batterer. It will be held at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, in Ypsilanti. It's free of charge and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information, call Dawn Farm at 1-734-485-8725.
Tuesday, April 29
"Toxic Relationships In and Out of Addiction" will be presented from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The presentation will discuss how personal bonds are formed, and the patterns of relationships in addiction. People with a personal or professional interest in domestic violence and/or chemical dependency are welcome. It will be held at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, in Ypsilanti. It's free of charge and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information, call Dawn Farm at 1-734-485-8725.
MISCELLANEOUS
Women's Eating Disorders Group for women ages 16 to 24 is starting in Ann Arbor at Life's Way Family Counseling and Education. The group works with young women to change how they feel about themselves and take back control of their lives. Call Julie Polmerville Steiner at 761-8118 for more information. Life's Way Family Counseling and Education is located at 2311 E. Stadium Blvd., Suite 5, in Ann Arbor.
The Washtenaw County Public Health Department offers free pregnancy testing to women who are Washtenaw County residents, regardless of income, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday. No appointment is necessary. Women also may be eligible for free family planning-related services. Call 1-734-544-6700 or visit the Web site www.publichealth.ewashtenaw.org for more details.
The University of Michigan Center for the Child and the Family offers social skills groups for elementary and middle school youth who have difficulty making or sustaining friendships. Groups meet for 11 weekly sessions from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. Social skill groups are designed to help children learn skills that are important in establishing relationships and maintaining positive social interactions with peers. Groups will be held at 530 Church St., U of M East Hall, Suite 1465. Visit the Web site www.ucccf.org for more information or call 764-9466 to register.
TECUMSEH
Saturday, March 15
Mission of Hope Cancer Fund Country Concert Tour will be held at the American Legion Post 34, 101 W. Pottawatamie, Tecumseh. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating is $15 in advance. General seating is $10 in advance. There will be a silent auction and refreshments. For more information, call 782-4643 or 1-888-544-6423.
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