The Saline Reporter
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PUBLISHED: May 1, 2008
SALINE
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Friday, May 2 through
Sunday, May 4
LaCrosse Tournament will be held at the Saline High School stadium, 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.
Friday, May 2 through
Friday, May 30
"Abrakadoodle Art Education" will be offered by Saline Community Education. Classes are held at Heritage and Pleasant Ridge after school. The fee is $56. Register by calling Saline Community Education at 429-8020.
Saturday, May 3
Saline Farmers' Market is open for the season every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, 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.
Rentschler Farm Museum re-opens for free Saturday tours and will remain open on Saturdays through the second weekend of December. The Depot Museum is also open. For more information, call 944-0442 or visit www.salinehistory.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 webportal.salineschools.com/schools/houghton or by calling the office at 944-8960.
Friday, May 9 through
Sunday, May 11
Saline Area Schools Spring Arts Festival will be held at Saline High School. It will feature art from students in kindergarten through 12th grades.
Friday, May 9
"Planting and Pruning" is the title of the talk Dan Riddle will give 6:30 p.m. at Christ Our King Lutheran Church, 3255 Waterworks Road, in Saline as part of a gardening series. Riddle, owner of Lodi Farms Nursery in Ann Arbor, will present a hands-on, interactive pruning and planting workshop to kick off the Friday night free gardening series. For more information, call 429-9200.
Saturday, May 10
Boating safety will be 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.
Stress Management Group will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Still Waters Counseling, 137 Keveling Drive, in Saline. Meditation will be introduced as a tool for stress management. Call 944-3446 for more information.
Saline Youth Council will present its annual Parking Lot Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per parking space at the Saline Recreation Center. Sellers may set up from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Registration deadline is 4 p.m. May 9. Register in person at the Saline Recreation Center or call 429-3502 for phone registration. Contact Jody Roberts at 429-3502, ext. 2505, for more information.
Week of May 12
"Father's Day Gift" crafts class will be offered by Saline Community Education. All materials will be provided. Classes run after school depending on which elementary school the child participating attends. The cost is $17. Register by calling 429-8020.
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.
Tuesday, May 13
The Saline High School Jazz Band will perform 7:30 p.m. at the Ellen Ewing Performing Arts Center. The concert also will feature the Paul Keller Jazz Ensemble.
Wednesday, May 14
ACT Prep Workshop will be offered by Saline Community Education. The 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 p.m. at Liberty School. The fee is $60. Register by calling 429-8020.
Red Cross Saline Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Saline High School, 1300 Campus Parkway. To schedule an appointment or get more information about donating, as well as directions for donor locations, call I-800-448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org.
Thursday, May 15 through
Saturday, May 17
Poppy Days will be held in the city of Saline. The American Legion Auxiliary will sell poppies on the sidewalks and at local businesses as a fundraiser. Contributions are used to help hospitalized and disabled veterans in need of rehabilitation and financial assistance.
Thursday, May 15
"Lunch & Learn" Luncheon will be presented 11 a.m. by Saline Area Chamber of Commerce at Brecon Village in Saline. Mark H. Clevey, a spokesman and advocate for small businesses in Michigan, will be the featured speaker. The luncheon is sponsored by DiggyPOD. Reservations are required at a cost of $18 for chamber members and $22 for non-members, and may be obtained by calling 429-4494.
Friday, May 16
"Herbs of the Bible" will be presented 6:30 p.m. at Christ Our King Lutheran Church, 3255 Waterworks Road, in Saline. Jane Riddle, co-owner of Lodi Farms Nursery, will present an interactive, fast-paced presentation of approximately 25 herbs, including the Bible verses and how the herbs are used around the world. For more information, call 429-9200.
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. Household garbage will not be accepted. City of Saline Patrick J. Little Public Works facility is located at 1234 Tefft Court.
Tuesday, May 27
Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Building Business Relationships Breakfast will be held 7:30 a.m. at Brecon Village, 200 Brecon Drive, in Saline. It's sponsored by Coach's Catastrophe Cleaning & Restoration Services. Cost is $11 for chamber members and $13 for nonmembers. For reservations, call Mary Alice Smith at 429-4494.
Friday, May 30
"Butterflies and Hummingbirds" will be presented 6:30 p.m. at Christ Our King Lutheran Church, 3255 Waterworks Road, in Saline. Advanced Master Gardener Carol Brodbeck will help attendees plan a garden that includes blooming plants that are irresistible treats for butterflies. For more information, call 429-9200.
Tuesday, June 3
Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing will be held 10 a.m. at Stonebridge Golf Club. There will be networking, prizes and food. Reservation are required by May 28. A dinner-only package is available. Some sponsorships are still available. Call 429-4494 or register online at www.salinechamber.com.
Friday, June 13
"Gardening with Kids and Perennial Maintenance" will be presented 6:30 p.m. at Christ Our King Lutheran Church, 3255 Waterworks Road, in Saline.
Monday, June 16 through
Wednesday, July 2
Drivers Education Part I will be offered by Saline Community Education. Students who are 14 years and 8 months old before the first day of class can begin their driver's training. The session will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. at Saline High School. Register by calling 429-8020.
MILAN
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.
In recognition of the 57th annual National Day of Prayer, Milan Baptist Church, 31 Ferman St., will host three different times to pray as a community. Prayer will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., noon to 1 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m.
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/of sponsorship forms will be available online at the event Web site www.milan5k.com or from Roberta Myyra at 439-5056. Proceeds will benefit the Milan Complex Capital Campaign.
Rubber Ducky Race will be held during Discover Milan Day. The Athletic Development Office at Milan High School is organizing a Rubber Ducky Race on the Saline River to be held 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 as part of Discover Milan Day. Call 439-2714 or visit the Web site www.milanlibrary.org for more information.
Yard and Flower Sale will be held as a fundraiser for Milan Easy Rider 4-H Horse and Pony Club at Schultz Motors on County Street in Milan. Assorted flats, hanging baskets and other items will be offered.
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 Rd. #302 Ypsilanti, MI 48198, or call 1-734-645-8139. For more information, call Pauline Glenn at 439-2728.
WASHTENAW COUNTY
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.
Saturday, May 10
The Washtenaw County 4-H Small Animal Committee presents their annual Goat clinic. Open to the public, as well as 4-H members. 9AM-12Noon. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds Bldg G, 5055 Saline Ann Arbor Rd., Ann Arbor. 734-997-1678.
St. Joseph Mercy Hospice volunteer training will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Hospice provides care for patients and their families facing the end of life of friends and family members. Volunteer opportunities are available in patient's homes and care facilities. Volunteer work can include respite care, light housekeeping and errands for families, office work and special events. The hospice office is located at 806 Airport Blvd., in Ann Arbor. For more information or to receive an application, contact Katharine Hahn at 327-3410.
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.
Saturday, May 17
St. Joseph Mercy Hospice volunteer training will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Hospice provides care for patients and their families facing the end of life of friends and family members. Volunteer opportunities are available in patient's homes and care facilities. Volunteer work can include respite care, light housekeeping and errands for families, office work and special events. The hospice office is located at 806 Airport Blvd., in Ann Arbor. For more information or to receive an application, contact Katharine Hahn at 327-3410.
Sunday, May 18
Pittsfield Township Historical Society will hold a program 2 p.m. at Pittsfield Community Center, 701 W. 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.
Tuesday, May 27
"Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations" will be presented from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The presentation will discuss diagnostic criteria, treatment interventions, and the perspectives of both the addict and the treatment provider on addiction and psychiatric illness. 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.
Saturday, June 14
The 18th annual Ann Arbor Garden Walk will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will benefit Growing Hope. The Firefly Jazz Club will offer entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $14. Call 668-2025 or e-mail lunchjazz@comcast.net.
Tuesday, June 17
"Eating Disorders" will be presented from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The presentation will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. 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.
Tuesday, June 24
"Tobacco, Cessation & Addiction Recovery" will be presented from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The presentation will describe the prevalence of tobacco addiction among alcoholics and drug addicts, the relationship use and recovery, and basic information about how to quit using tobacco. 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.
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