The Saline Reporter
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PUBLISHED: July 17, 2008
SALINE
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Thursday, July 17 through
Saturday, July 19
Saline Varsity Blues will present "Varsity Blues on Broadway" 7 p.m. at Ewing Performance Arts Center at Saline High School. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit www.SalineVarsityBlues.com.
Friday, July 18
Movie in the Park will be held 6 p.m. at Mill Pond Park. For more information, visit www.cityofsaline.org.
Friday, July 18 through
Saturday, July 19
The 10th annual Bridgewater Flea Market/Garage Sales will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be yard sales, a vehicle and recreation vehicle sales lot, arts, crafts, antiques and collectables. For information, call 1-517-403-0501.
Saturday, July 19 through
Saturday, July 26
In conjunction with the Saline Community Education annual Soccer Academy Summer Soccer Camp, camp director Garrett Steudle is encouraging children to donate new or used soccer equipment. The equipment will be delivered to an orphanage between July 19 and 26. For information, call 429-8016 or e-mail NoelR@saline.k12.mi.us.
Sunday, July 20
"A World to Teach" statue dedication will be held 1 p.m. at Saline District Library. A new statue will be dedicated at the new entrance. Entertainment will include the Caribbean sounds of The Gratitude Steel Band.
Monday, July 21 through
Thursday, July 24
Peewee Sports Camp will be offered by Saline Community Education. Students entering kindergarten through second grades may register for the camp. All sessions run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Woodland Meadows Elementary School gym. The fee is $50. Register with Saline Community Education at www.salineonline.org or by calling 429-8020.
Monday, July 21 through
Friday, July 25
Lacrosse Camp will be offered by Saline Community Education. Camp will run from 9 to 11 a.m. for students entering fourth through sixth grades and 2 to 6 p.m. for students entering seventh through eighth grades at the old varsity football field. The fee is $150. Players must bring their own equipment. Register with Saline Community Education online at www.salineonline.org or by calling 429-8020.
Saline Kids Camp will be offered at the Saline Recreation Center for youth ages 5 through 12. The theme this week is "Survivor: Fun Factor." In addition to daily swimming, sports, crafts and games, the campers will be taking a field trip to the Toledo Zoo. The camp hours are flexible from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Sign up for individual days or for the entire week. For more information or to register, contact Saline Parks and Recreation at 429-3502.
"Home Run: the Sneaky Science of Sports" will be offered by Saline Community Education. The one-week camp runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for children in kindergarten through second grades at Liberty School and 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for students in third through sixth grades. The fee is $60. Register with Saline Community Education online at www.salineonline.org or by calling 429-8020.
Monday, July 21 through
Wednesday, Aug.13
Mighty-Mite T-ball will be offered by Saline Parks and Recreation. This introduction to T-ball is for preschoolers ages 4 and 5 years old. Classes are from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and are held at the Houghton School ball diamonds. The fee for the program is $50. Register through Saline Parks and Recreation at 429-3502.
Tuesday, July 22
Building Business Relationships Breakfast will be held 7:30 a.m. at Brecon Village, 200 Brecon Drive, in Saline. Speakers will be Dar Watts of American Aqua, Kyle Pleger of Flatout Flatbread and Brad Pearsall of Quantum Physical Therapy. Cost is $11 for chamber members and $13 for nonmembers. For reservations, call 429-4494.
Tuesday, July 22 through
Thursday, July 24
"Home Video Editing" will be offered by Saline Community Education. A disk with digital photos and home videos is required for the start of the class. The adult class will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at Saline High School. The fee is $30. Register Saline Community Education online at www.salineonline.org or by calling 429-8020.
Tuesday, July 22 through
Thursday, Aug. 14
Pee Wee and Parent Tot Soccer will be offered by Saline Parks and Recreation. The introduction to soccer is for preschoolers ages 3 through 5 years old. Classes are 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and are held at Miller Field behind the Saline Recreation Center. Register through Saline Parks and Recreation at 429-3502.
Thursday, July 24
Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. at Saline High School, 1300 Campus Parkway. To schedule an appointment, visit givelife.org. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health and present a valid state-issues photo identification or Red Cross donor card upon donation.
Friday, July 25
A free concert will be held on North Ann Arbor Street between Michigan Avenue and Henry Street. Rattlebox will perform at 6:30 p.m.
Movie in the Park and the Family Campout will take place at Mill Pond Park. The feature presentation of "Happy Feet" will begin at sundown. Activities and concessions will start at 6 p.m. Tent permits may be purchased through Saline Parks and Recreation by calling 429-3502.
Saturday, July 26
The Descendants of Andrew Murray Annual Reunion will be held at Curtiss Park in Saline. Contact Marty and Pat Murray at 1-517-423-3488 or e-mail patimurray@msn.com.
Pick Up the Pace Saline Walk will be held 9 a.m. starting at the Saline Farmers' Market. The final destination will be Mickey's Dairy Twist.
Sunday, July 27
Cycle Science will be held at the Saline District Library. Experts from Cadence Cycle in downtown Saline will offer teens basic bicycle maintenance tips from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Saline District Library. Participants will receive a $2 gift card from Dairy Queen, which can be upgraded to $4 if the teen bicycles to the business. Teens going into grades seventh through 12th grades are invited to sign up. Call 429-5450 to register.
Monday, July 28 through
Thursday, July 31
Cross country-middle school will be offered by Saline Community Education. Students entering seventh and eighth grades can register for the fourday pre-season training camp. The camp will run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the middle school track. The fee is $40. Register with Saline Community Education at www.salineonline.org or by calling 429-8020.
Monday, July 28 through
Friday, Aug. 1
Saline Kids Camp will be offered at the Saline Recreation Center for youth ages 5 through 12. The theme this week is "Cookonomics." In addition to daily swimming, sports, crafts and games, the campers will be taking a field trip to Dominos Pizza to make their own pizzas and Benny's Bakery to bake. The camp hours are flexible from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Sign up for individual days or for the entire week. For more information or to register, contact Saline Parks and Recreation at 429-3502.
Conditioning and Agility Camp will be offered by Saline Community Education. Students entering third through eighth grades may register. Class will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Liberty School. The fee is $155. Register with Community Education at www.salineonline.org or by calling 429-8020.
Monday, July 28 through
Thursday, Aug. 7
Youth tennis lessons will be offered by Saline Parks and Recreation. Classes are held at the Peoples Park tennis courts on Monroe Street. Register through Saline Parks and Recreation at 429-3502.
Tuesday, July 29 through
Thursday, July 31
Football Youth Camp will be offered by Saline Community Education. The camp is recommended for players who plan to play in the Junior Tackle Football League. It's is students in fourth through ninth grades and will be held at the Saline High School Stadium. The time and fee varies depending on what grade the student is going into. Register with Saline Community Education online at www.salineonline.org or by calling 429-8020.
Tuesday, July 29 and
Thursday, July 31
"Exploring the Labyrinth for Kids" will be offered by Saline Community Education. Students entering fifth grade and up may register. The program will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Liberty School. The fee is $30. Register with Saline Community Education at www.salineonline.org or by calling 429-8020.
Tuesday, July 29 through
Thursday, Aug. 7
"Puppet Adventure Stories" will be offered by Saline Community Education. Students entering fourth grade and up may register. Class will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Liberty School. The fee is $60. Register with Saline Community Education at www.salineonline.org or by calling 429-8020.
Thursday, July 31
"Prayer Flags" has been rescheduled. In honor of Flag Day, area residents are invited to make "prayer flags" from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. There is a $10 materials fee for each set of prayer flags. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event will be held at 213 E. Michigan Ave. in Saline. Call 1-734-478-0170 for more information.
MILAN
Thursday, July 17
"Books and Bites" will be held 2 p.m. at Milan Public Library for students in sixth through eighth grades. Pizza will be served as participants talk about what they're reading, suggest new books and DVDs for the library, and help plan future teen programs. Call 439-1240.
Concert in the Parks Series presents a night of classic rock covers 7 p.m. by Irresistible Americans. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Wilson Park. Call 439-1549.
Friday, July 18
"Books and Bites" will be held 2 p.m. at Milan Public Library for students in sixth through 12th grades. Pizza will be served as participants talk about what they're reading, suggest new books and DVDs for the library, and help plan future teen programs. For more information, call 439-1240.
Saturday, July 19
Friends of the Milan Public Library Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in downtown Milan at Main and Wabash streets. For more information, call 439-2714.
Wednesday, July 23
Milan Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Marble Memorial United Methodist Church, 8 Park Lane. To schedule an appointment, visit the Web site www.givelife.org.
Thursday, July 24
Milan Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Ann Arbor Area chamber, Ypsilanti chamber and Monroe County chamber at the Milan Dragway, 10860 Plank Road. There will be races as chamber members compete with their own vehicles. Gordon Foods is providing food and Pepsi Bottling Group in Milan is providing Pepsi. Gates open at 4 p.m. Call 439-7368 for more information.
Gemini will be back 7 p.m. for a night that appeals to both children and the entire family for the city's third concert in the park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Wilson Park. For more information, call 439-1549.
Saturday, July 26
"Improvise and Metamorphosize Theatre" will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Milan Community House. Participants will work as a group to "metamorphosize" stories into skits on stage utilizing improvisation, performance and storytelling skills. For more information, call 439-1240.
"Snug as a Bug on a Rug" will be held 11 a.m. at Milan Community House. For more information, call 439-1240.
Sunday, July 27
Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Milan Free Methodist Church, 950 Arkona Drive. To schedule an appointment, visit givelife.org.
Tuesday, July 29
"All about Insects" will be held 1 p.m. at the Milan Senior and Community Activity Center for students in kindergarten through second grades. Participants will view a short film and see bugs as they explore the nsect world with Orkin. Registration is required by calling 439-1240.
Wednesday, July 30
"Create a Bug at Milan Library" will be held 11 a.m. for students in third through fifth grades. Participants will make origami butterflies, beetles and other bugs. Register by calling 439-1240.
Thursday, July 31
Laura Russeau & The Dirty Sheets will perform 7 p.m. as part of the Concert in the Park Series in Milan. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Wilson Park. Call 439-1549 for more information.
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Thursday, July 24 through
Friday, July 25
The Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild presents its quilt show, "Celebrating the Quilt," from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive. For more information about the guild or show, visit the Web site www.gaaaqg.com.
Sunday, July 27
The Professional Volunteer Corps is opening its annual picnic to area singles and past members. The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the shelter at Gallup Park. Picnic attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass. The group offers volunteer opportunities for singles ages 25 and older, as well as social and cultural activities. The group meets monthly at 7:30 pm on the second Friday of each month at the NEW Center, 1100 N Main St., Ann Arbor. An orientation for prospective members is held before each meeting at 7 p.m. Membership information is available at www.a2pvc.org or by request at 767-6801.
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