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PUBLISHED: April 24, 2008
SALINE
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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 http://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.m. 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 http://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.
Wednesday, April 30
SAT Preparation Workshop will be offered by Saline Community Education. The workshop is for students who are taking the SAT I test. Class will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Liberty School. The fee is $65. Register by calling 429-8020.
Wednesday, April 30 through
Wednesday, May 28
"Decorative Painting III" will be offered by Saline Community Education. This is an adult class that runs during the evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Liberty School. The fee is $52. Register by calling Saline Community Education at 429-8020.
Friday, May 2 through
Sunday, May 4
LaCrosse Tournament will be held at the Saline High School stadium at 1300 Campus Parkway. Friday games begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday games begin at noon, and Sunday games begin at noon. Tickets are $7 per day, $12 for two days and $15 for three days. Tickets may be purchased at the gate during the tournament or in advance at Saline Community Education. For more information, call 429-8020.
Saturday, May 3
Saline Farmers' Market opens for the season. Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, May 3 through Oct. 25 in City Parking Lot No. 4, south on South Ann Arbor Street, next to Little Caesars Pizza. For more information, call Nancy Crisp at 429-3518.
PUPS Walk will begin 9 a.m. at the Saline Farmers' Market. Those with a PUPS' T-shirt from last summer are encouraged to wear it. The walk is approximately two miles round trip. For more information, call 429-3502 or visit the Web site www.salinePUPS.org.
Monday, May 5
Parent orientation will be held 7 p.m. at Houghton School. More information can be found on the Houghton School Web page http://webportal.salineschools.com/schools/houghton or by calling the office at 944-8960.
Saturday, May 10
Boating safety is offered by Saline Community Education. The class is for children ages 12 and older. The class will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Liberty School. The fee is $15. Call 429-8020 to reserve a spot.
Tuesday, May 13 through
Thursday, May 15
"Driver's Education Part II" will be offered by Saline Community Education. Students who have completed "Driver's Education Part I" within 90 days of this class and are 15 years and 9 months old before the first day of class may enroll in this three-day class. It will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Saline High School. The fee is $40. Register by calling Saline Community Education at 429-8020.
Wednesday, May 14
ACT Prep Workshop will be offered by Saline Community Education. This workshop will prepare students to take the ACT test by showing them the format and types of questions to expect. The workshop runs from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Liberty School. The fee is $60. Register by calling 429-8020.
Saturday, May 17
The Washtenaw County Solid Waste Program is holding a regional environmental clean-up day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saline Department of Works. It will be a drop-off that will accept recyclable materials, appliances, household hazard waste, furniture, tires and electronic equipment. There is a suggested donation of $10 and additional donations for more than one appliance or more than four tires. This collection program is only for Washtenaw County residents. Household garbage will not be accepted. City of Saline Patrick J. Little Public Works facility is located at 1234 Tefft Court.
MILAN
Thursday, April 24
M.O.R.E. meeting set. The Milan Organization for Regional Excellence invites the public to hear Terri Blackmore, executive director of the Washtenaw Area Transportation Study, who will present the Washtenaw County Transit Plan 7 p.m. at Milan City Hall, 147 Wabash St., in Milan.
Friday, April 25
Moms' Night Out Fundraiser at Paddock Elementary School's multi-purpose room will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Moms can work on crafts and scrapbooks. Cost is $10 for table space. Reserve space by April 23 by calling 439-5114. Snacks and water will be provided. Cost for pizza is $2 per person.
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.
Saturday, May 3
Opening Day 5K kicks off Discover Milan Day. The Milan High School Development Office is hosting the second annual 5K Run/Walk at 7:50 a.m. The entry fee is $20, but racers and walker teams may choose to obtain sponsors in lieu of paying the fee. T-shirts will be available for the first 200 registrants. Entry forms and sponsorship forms will be available online at www.milan5k.com or from Roberta Myyra at 439-5056. All proceeds will benefit the Milan High School Athletics Complex Capital Campaign.
Rubber Ducky Race will be held during Discover Milan Day. The Athletic Development Office at Milan High School is organizing the race on the Saline River at 2 p.m. Ducks are $5 each and are available before May 3 at the Lighthouse CafÈ and Milan Floral. Representatives will be selling ducks on Main Street before the Milan Youth League Parade and during the ball games in Wilson Park. For more information, call Roberta Myyra at Milan High School, 439-5056.
Friends of the Milan Public Library Book Sale will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Milan at Main and Wabash streets. Call 439-2714 or check the Web site www.milanlibrary.org for more information.
Sunday, May 18
Milan High School Alumni Reunion will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Milan High School, 200 Big Red Drive. Cost is $18 per person. Anyone who attended Milan High School, as well as faculty past and present, is invited. Reserve a seat by May 1. Send checks to Milan Alumni Association, Uva (Knaggs) Wilbanks 1515 Ridge Road, #302, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, or call 1-734-645-8139. For more information, call Pauline Glenn at 439-2728.
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Sunday, April 27
Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County will hold a lecture 1:30 p.m. at the Education Center Auditorium, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Campus, 5305 Elliott Drive, in Ypsilanti. It's free and open to the public. Visitors are welcome. The lecture will be given on German Connections to Ann Arbor by Grace Shackman. Fore more information, visit www.hvcn.org/info/gswc.
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.
Monday, May 5
A free workshop is being offered by the U of M Center for the Child and the Family. "Parenting through Separation and Divorce" will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The lecture will be held at 530 Church St., U of M East Hall, Suite 1465. Call 764-9466 to register.
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.
Coterie Newcomers will meet at Weber's. The new board will be installed at the meeting and there will be a book exchange. Members may bring up to five books and take back up to three books. The meeting and book exchange will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the brunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Reservations for members and guests must be made by May 1. E-mail jmtarry@comcast.net or call 358-3575. Cost is $11.50 per person.
Wednesday, May 7 through
Wednesday, May 28
Hospice of Michigan will host a series of grief support meeting on Wednesdays. The meeting will be held at two different times, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hospice of Michigan office, 2090 S. Main St., Building 3, in Ann Arbor. Registration is required as space is limited. Call Nancy Doty at 769-5821 by May 5.
Monday, May 12
Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild monthly meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Art Center, second floor, 117 W. Liberty St. Social hour begins at 6:30 pm. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Call 996-8601.
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.
Sunday, May 18
Pittsfield Township Historical Society will hold a program 2 p.m. at Pittsfield Community Center, 701 West Ellsworth Road, in Ann Arbor. The new film, "Power for the Parkinsons," will be featured. For more information, call 1-734-434-4074.
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, in Ypsilanti. Admission is free and open to all. No registration is required. For more information, call 1-734-485-8725.
CLINTON
Friday, April 25
Swiss Steak Dinner will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 300 Tecumseh Road, in Clinton. The menu includes Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and butter, cake and beverages. Adults eat for $8, and children ages 5 through 12 for $5. For more information, call 1-517-456-4363.
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