The Saline Reporter
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PUBLISHED: April 3, 2008
SALINE
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Thursday, April 3
Briarwood Ford in Saline is hosting Tayshaun Prince from the Detroit Pistons for an autograph session at the dealership. The public is invited to the dealership at 5:30 p.m.
Monday, April 7
"Golf Enrichment" will be offered April 7 through May 16 by Saline Community Education. The program is for all skill levels for students in kindergarten through sixth grades. It will be held at the various elementary schools in Saline. The fee is $120. Register by calling 429-8000.
Annual Charity Bowl will be hosted by the St. Joseph Mercy Saline Hospital Auxiliary at Maplewood Lanes, 830 Woodland Drive, in Saline. Tickets are $15 and are available at the St. Joseph Mercy Saline Hospital Volunteer Desk or at Maplewood Lanes. Lunch-only tickets can be purchased for $6. Registration begins at 9 a.m., bowling begins at 9:30 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit the hospital's auxiliary. For more information, call Dorothy Vogel at 429-7372. Ticket sales end April 4.
Dog training classes are offered by Saline Community Education. Register for one of three dog classes, "Dog Training Fundamentals II," "Therapy Dog Prep School" and "Tracking." Contact Saline Community Education at 429-8000 for more information.
Tuesday, April 8
"Paris: An Art Historian's Guide to the City" will be offered at Saline Community Education. The class will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Liberty School on North Ann Arbor Road, Room 25. The fee is $25. To register, call 429-8020.
Parents' Resource Night will be held 6 p.m. at Bemis Farms Preschool and Daycare. Parents are invited to learn about Michigan's college savings programs. A representative from the Michigan Education Trust, the state's prepaid tuition program, will be there. The program is free of charge and open to parents, grandparents and guardians from the community. Bemis Farms Preschool and Daycare is located at 77 W. Bemis Road in Saline. For more information, call 944-1709.
Wednesday, April 9
"SAT Essay Workshop" will be offered by Saline Community Education. The class runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Liberty School. The fee is $65. Register by calling 429-8000.
Thursday, April 10
Extended day kindergarten registration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Houghton School. 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.
Saline Area Schools Board of Education candidates' forum will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Saline Middle School Media Center. The five candidates running for two open seats in the May 6 election have been invited to speak. The forum is sponsored by The Saline Reporter. Bring questions or submit them to editor@salinereporter.com.
Saturday, April 12
Stress Management Group will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The topic is "The First C: The Challenge of Creating order from Chaos." The group will discuss prioritizing and address self-talk. The cost for the group is $25 per person or $40 per couple. Call 944-3446 to pre-register. The meeting will be held at Still Waters Counseling, 137 Keveling Drive, in Saline.
Mothers Together in Faith is sponsoring a Mom2Mom sale from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 910 Austin Road. A Mom2Mom sale is a chance to buy or sell gently used items related to children. Tables are available for $15. For more information, call 429-9434.
Sunday, April 13
The Michigan New Horizons Band Festival, sponsored by the Saline New Horizons Band, will be held 3 p.m. at the Ellen Ewing Performing Arts Center, Saline High School, 1300 Campus Parkway, in Saline. For more information, e-mail jalabuta@comcast.net.
Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 910 Austin Drive. To schedule an appointment and get more information, call 1-800-448-3543 or visit the Web site www.givelife.org.
Saline High School Advanced Placement art student show will be held at 212 Arts Center. The final projects and artwork of some of the most talented artists at Saline High School will be displayed through May 6. A reception from will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at 212 W. Michigan Ave., in Saline.
Monday, April 14
Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Saline Hospital, 400 Russell St. To schedule an appointment and get more information, call 1-800-448-3543 or visit the Web site www.givelife.org.
"Mortgage Financing 101" will be offered by Saline Community Education. It's an adult class that will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at Liberty School. The fee is $30. Register by calling 429-8000.
Preschool Spanish is offered by Saline Community Education. It will run from 5 to 5:45 p.m. through May 19 at Houghton Elementary School. The fee is $60. Register by calling 429-8000.
Tuesday, April 15
"Paris: An Art Historian's Guide to the City" will be offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. by Saline Community Education. The class will be held at Liberty School in Room 25. The fee is $25. To register, call 429-8020.
"Future of Brecon Park" brainstorming session will be hosted 7 p.m. at City Hall by the Saline Parks Commission.
"Sanchin-Ryu — Child Safety" will be offered by Saline Community Education. Participants will gain life skills while learning how to deal with bullies. Each week a personal safety topic is covered and specific techniques are practiced. The class is for children ages 5 through 13. The class runs from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. through June 3 at Liberty School. The fee is $20. Register by calling 429-8000.
Wednesday, April 16
Saline Area Historical Society's winter education program will be held at the Saline Senior Center in the Great Room, 7190 N. Maple Road. Follow green and white signage in the parking lot. Handicap parking is available. For more information, call 944-0422 or visit the Web site www.salinehistory.org.
Wednesday, April 16 and
Thursday, April 17
National Library Week is April 13 through 19. To help celebrate, the Saline District Library will offer two sessions of Bingo for Books. Children in second grade and higher can play bingo on either April 16 or April 17 from 4:15 to 5 p.m. in the Youth Department Program Room at Liberty School. In-person registration begins April 7. Call-in registration starts April 8.
Friday. April 18
Saline Area Chamber of Commerce will present the Saline Salutes community awards program 5:30 p.m. at the Saline High School Ellen A. Ewing Performing Arts Center. The public is invited. Cost is $20 per person and $22 per person after the April 11 reservation deadline. Attendees should enter the Performing Arts Center entrance east of the high school. Call the chamber at 429-4494 to make reservations or register online at www.salinechamber.com.
Monday, April 21
"Mother's Day Surprise" will be offered by Saline Community Education. The fee for the craft class is $17. The program is for students in kindergarten through fourth grades. Register by calling 429-8000.
Saline Stingrays Spring Stroke Clinic will be offered May 22 by Saline Community Education. The clinic will focus on all the competitive strokes and events. It will be held at the Saline High School pool. Registration for current team members begins March 27. Open registration will begin April 7. E-mail munselln@saline.k12.mi.us for more information.
Saline Stingray Diving Clinic will be offered May 22 by Saline Community Education. The clinic is geared toward students who enjoy the diving aspect of swimming. It will be held at the Saline High School pool. For more information, e-mail lindsayroe@hotmail.com. Registration starts March 27.
"Mortgage Financing 101" will be offered by Saline Community Education. It's an adult class that will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at Liberty School. The fee is $30. Register by calling 429-8000.
Tuesday, April 22
Building Business Relationships Breakfast will be held 7:30 a.m. at Brecon Village, 200 Brecon Drive, in Saline. It's sponsored by the Small Business Association of Michigan. Speakers will be Jon Sherman, Cadence Cycle; Shannon Duffany, Child Care Network/Washtenaw Recycling; and Mike Marsh, Flatout Flatbread. Cost is $11 for chamber members and $13 non-members. For reservations, call Saline Area Chamber of Commerce at 429-4494 or e-mail chambermaryalice@aol.com.
Thursday, April 24
Traditional kindergarten registration, last names beginning with A-L, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Houghton School. 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.
Friday, April 25
through Friday, June 6
"Kids Power Karate" will be offered by Saline Community Education. It's a traditional martial arts class for children between the ages of 5 and 12. The class runs from 6:15 to 7 p.. at Liberty School. The fee is $35. Register by calling 429-8000.
"Little Ninjas Karate" will be offered by Saline Community Education. This traditional martial arts class is for children ages 4 and 5. The class runs from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at Liberty School. The fee is $31. Register by calling 429-8000.
Tuesday, April 29
Traditional kindergarten registration, last names beginning with M-Z, will be held from 5 to 8 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.
Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Harvest Elementary School, 1155 Campus Parkway. To schedule an appointment and get more information, call 1-800-448-3543.
Monday, May 5
Parent orientation will be held 7 p.m. at Houghton School. More information can be found on Houghton School Web page webportal.salineschools.com/schools/houghton or by calling the office at 944-8960.
MILAN
Thursday, April 3
"Pizza and Poems" program for teens will be held 5:30 p.m. at Milan Public Library. Students will make a "poetree," write and share poetry, and eat pizza. Call 439-1240 or stop by the library to register or for more information.
Wednesday, April 9
A landscaping and decorator's class will be held for four consecutive weeks. The class will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Milan Middle School. The cost is $50. For more information or to register, call Milan Community Education at 439-5272.
The Milan Garden Club will host Bud Kish, who will present a program on Michigan orchids and wildflowers. The program begins at 6:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Marble Memorial United Methodist Church. A business meeting will follow. Visitors are welcome. Call 1-734-434-1921 for details.
Thursday, April 10
"Fun with Poetry" program for students in third through fifth grades will be held 6:45 p.m. at Milan Public Library. Children will listen to, write and share poetry. Call 439-1240 or stop by the library to register or for more information.
Tuesday, April 15
Weight Watchers "At Work" program is being offered at the Milan Senior and Community Activity Center, 45 Neckel Court in Milan. Registration will be at 4:30 p.m. at the senior center. It's a 12-week session for $135 and runs from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays. For more information, e-mail betts9245@aol.com.
Wednesdays, April 16
through May 28
"Kids Power & Little Ninja's Karate," The Kids Power Karate program and Little Ninjas Program, will be offered to children ages 4 through 12 and will be held Wednesdays at Milan Middle School. The cost is $45. For more information or to register, call Milan Community Education at 439-5272.
Thursday, April 17
Jewelry making will be will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. at Milan Middle School. Call Milan Community Education for more information or register at 439-5272.
"Fun with Poetry" program for children in first and second grades will be held 6:45 p.m. at Milan Public Library. Listen to, write, and share poetry. Call 439-1240 or stop by the library to register or for more information.
Saturday, April 19
York Township Earth Day and Parks Appreciation Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sandra Richardson Park, 9495 Platt Road, just south of Willis Road. To volunteer or help sponsor the event, call Willow Newman at 1-734-528-2982 or e-mail ttree23@yeahoo.com.
Craft Extravaganza and Dinner hosted by Girl Scout Troop 343 will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Milan Middle School as a fundraiser for the Milan Area Girl Scouts to help girls finance Girl Scout activities. Sponsors and crafters are needed. For more information, contact Lisa Ann at 1-734-482-1059.
Saturday, April 26
Mini-Art Clinic will allow students to learn perspective writing, point of view and shading. All participants will receive their own journal. Class will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Milan Middle School. The cost is $45. Call 439-5272 to register.
Baton Twirling Clinic for new and experienced twirlers will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Milan Middle School. The cost is $35. For more information or to register, call Milan Community Education at 439-5272.
Sunday, April 27
Family Fun Day, featuring a fundraiser, 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.
Wednesday, April 30
The Milan's Woman's Club is offering a $500 education scholarship to an area student. To be eligible, an applicant must graduate in the Milan High School class of 2008, or be enrolled in an accredited school, or plan to continue higher education at an accredited school. Applications and more information can be obtained at Milan High School or by calling 439-7131. The deadline for submitting applications is April 30.
Thursday, May 1
Family Science Night at Milan Middle School will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sixth-grade projects will be displayed in the school library, and seventh- and eighth-grade projects will be in the competition gym. The Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum will lead mini-labs in the gym. Volunteers are needed. Arrive at 5:30 p.m. for training on the mini-lab. For more information, call Nichole Kuenzel at 439-5212 or e-mail kuenzel@milan.k12.mi.us.
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Tuesday, April 1
Registration for summer day camps offered at the Washtenaw County Recreation Center will begin April 1. Day camps are offered from June 16 through Aug. 1 for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Activities will include group games, crafts, swimming, field trips and nature programs. The fee is $110 per week. Registration is limited to a maximum of four weeks. Camp schedule is 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. daily. The recreation center is located at the corner of Washtenaw Avenue and Platt Road in Ann Arbor. For additional information, call 971-6355. A registration form is available at parks.ewashtenaw.org.
Thursday, April 3
Through Saturday, April 5
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society at the University of Michigan will produce "Yeoman of the Guard" 8 p.m. at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre April 3 through 5, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at the Michigan League Ticket office in person or by calling 764-2538. Prices range from $12 to $22.
Saturday, April 5
Michigan Bluebird Society will hold its spring meeting from noon to 3 p.m. at the University of Michigan's Mattheai Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor. The event is held from noon to 3 p.m. and it's free for Michigan Bluebird Society members and $5 for non-members. There will be a lunch provided, short business meeting and a bluebird house building workshop. There is an additional fee of $15 for the birdhouse kit for those who want to participate. Call 1-517-764-3816. Matthaei Botanical Gardens are located at 1800 N. Dixboro Road in Ann Arbor.
Monday, April 7
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau County Issues Committee will hold a public town hall meeting 7 p.m. with the Washtenaw County Road Commission at Lodi Township Hall, 3755 Pleasant Lake Road. For more information, call Luther Schaible at 428-9120.
Wednesday, April 9
A free intervention workshop by Jeff and Debra Jay will be held 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.
Thursday, April 10
Fundraising event for Eastern Michigan University Hotel and Restaurant Management Program will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Eagle Crest Marriott Conference Clubhouse, 1275 S. Huron St., in Ypsilanti. The cost is $75 per guest. Reserve a seat by March 31. Call 1-734-487-0845.
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 Scio Township.
Wednesday, April 16
West Washtenaw Business Association 2008 State of the Area will be held from 11:45 to 1:15 p.m. Representatives from the city of Ann Arbor, Scio Township and Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will discuss the economic and business climate of the area and answer questions. The talk will be held at Peace Neighborhood Center, 1111 N. Maple Road, in Ann Arbor. Lunch will be provided. Call 668-1482.
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.
Washtenaw County Farm Bureau Public Policy Committee will host at 7 p.m. Sens. Liz Brater and Randy Richardville and state Reps. Alma Wheeler Smith, Rebekah Warren, Pam Byrnes and Kathy Angerer at the Lodi Town Hall, 3755 Pleasant Lake Road. For more information, call 428-7876 or e-mail kesiler@aol.com.
Tuesday, May 6
Teens Using Drugs: Part 1: "What to Know," will be presented from 7:30 to 9 p.m. It will provide information on understanding and recognizing teen substance abuse problems. Part 1 is repeated every first Tuesday of each month, from October through June, each year. Workshops are free and open to the public. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Classroom EC4, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. Call 973-7892.
Tuesday, May 13
Teens Using Drugs: Part 2: "What To Do," will be presented form 7:30 to 9 pm. It will provide information on what should and should not be done when a teen substance abuse problem is suspected or identified. Part 2 is repeated every second Tuesday of each month, from October through June, each year. Workshops are free and open to the public at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Classroom EC4, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. Call 973-7892.
Tuesday, May 20
"Relapse Prevention" will be presented from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The presentation will discuss the warning signs that lead the chemically-dependent person into a relapse, and cover strategies to help handle high-risk situation. The presentation will be held at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. Admission is free and open to all. No registration is required. For more information, call 1-734-485-8725.
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