What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost and contact information. Submit announcements at least two weeks prior to the event.
Events added this week
Car Show: Community of Christ, 14601 Pennsylvania Rd, Riverview, will host its 19th annual Car Show on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show is free to the public, and will include door prizes, a bake sale, silent auction, and lunch to purchase. Registered cars ($10 each) will receive a dash plaque, free breakfast, and a goody bag, and are eligible to be voted on. Trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m.
Fall Reading Challenge Begins: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 1. Read or listen to 10 books or for 10 hours between Oct. 1-31, 2024 and earn a prize. Read more than 10 hours/books and earn two prizes. The Adult, Teen, and Kid who read the most will earn a grand prize. Log sheets can be picked up the last week of October. For more information, visit our website: taylor.lib.mi.us/fall or call 734-287-4840.
Audio Described Movie Day: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 2, from 12-2 p.m. Pop on the 1st Wednesday of each month to watch a new, popular film with the Audio Description (AD) narration track added. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Silent Book Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ever wanted to join a book club, but felt like it was too much pressure? Join this super low-key book club where you show up with a book of your choice and read! At each meeting the first and last 15 minutes will be designated for sharing what you’re reading/socializing with other members and then the hour and half in-between will be designated for reading. We will have an ambience room playing at low volume in the background and different options for seating. Starting in November this book club will meet weekly. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Michigan’s Dark Places: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 2, from 6-7:30 p.m. Return to the scene of Michigan’s most notorious crimes on this adventure in dark tourism. Using archival photographs, crime scene sketches, and documents, noted author Tobin T. Buhk will guide viewers on a journey to the most infamous spots in the Great Lake State. The itinerary includes the place of Michigan’s bloodiest school day, the site of a wild-west style necktie party, a serial poisoner’s killing field, the apartment where the Purple Gang imploded, the nook where the Ypsilanti Vampire stashed his ‘bloodletted’ victim, the cabin where a Black Widow used a shotgun to cash in on the men in her life, the third floor of an office building that hosted one of the State’s most vexing unsolved crimes, and the house where the perfect crime was committed. It’s a tour that’s sure to leave an impression! For more information, call 734-287-4840.
School Board Candidate Meet and Greet: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 3, from 6-7:30 p.m. Are you looking to get to know some of the people running for the Taylor Board of Education? Would you like to ask questions to see which candidate matches the vision for your children so they can get your vote in November? Join us for an open Q&A to get to know who is running for our community’s school board. We are hosting this event in collaboration with the Michigan Education Justice Coalition. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Writing Sessions: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Calling all writers! We will have one of the front Community Rooms available for those looking for motivation to start writing to come in and write every Thursday, from 2:30-4:30pm. It’ll be a quiet place with little to no interruptions, and enough space to spread out your notes and plotline maps. Are you up for the challenge? For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Hooks & Needles: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come and join other yarn enthusiasts in our community who love to knit and crochet. This is a weekly event to share ideas, projects, and do a little yarning. Bring your own projects to work on. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Lego Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, from 6-7 p.m. Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club. Every Monday we will challenge you to make something relating to that week’s theme. We will display your creation for one week and will tear them apart at the next event. This event is open to kids, tweens, teens, and parents. No registration is required, just stop in and build. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Haunted Objects Exhibit: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 7, from 6-7:30 p.m. Join us for a night with Nicole Beauchamp from the Tri-City Ghost Hunters Society to view her traveling haunted objects exhibit. Nicole will bring her collection of haunted artifacts, put them on display, and go over the history of each of the objects. At the end you can ask questions and get up close and personal with the items if you dare. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Brown Bag Talking Book Discussion: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. In person or call-In. Oct. 9, from noon-1 p.m. The group is discussing two audiobooks this month. Listen to all, one, or none. Everyone is welcome. This month’s books are 1) A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham (DB106432) and 2) The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rchel Joyce (DB76196). Join us in person or join remotely by phone by calling: 267-807-9601 and use Access Code: 965803, or join virtually by visiting bit.ly/TCLbtbcall. Please call the library or use the Talking Book Order Form to reserve a copy for yourself. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Teen Thrifted Ghost Painting: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 9, from 4:30-6 p.m. Join us for an evening of spooky creativity with thrifted ghost paintings! We’ll provide the paint and have 10 thrifted paintings to use as canvases, but feel free to bring your own if you’d like. We’ll also provide snacks and have a spooky playlist to enjoy. This event is for ages 13-18. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
How to – Crochet a Ghost: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Calling all crochet artists! Want to learn how to crochet a ghost? Join us for this two hour hands-on demonstration where you will learn how to crochet your own cute little ghostie. Our Adult Librarian, Becky, will be broadcasting what she’s doing on a screen so you can see step by step what to do. Each participant will also have a pattern to use as a guide. This class is welcoming to beginners and experts. As long as you know how to crochet (or the basics) you should do perfect. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own crochet hooks or other supplies if you would like. Supplies are limited so please register in advance. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Resale Shoppe & Dining Event: Our Lady of the Scapular Parish, 266 Antoine St – Wyandotte. Shop hundreds of previously loved treasures and a daily menu that features international fare. Preview Thursday, Oct. 10, from 4-7 p.m., $5 admission, American food by Frank n Deans Catering Co., (grilling, steak burgers, sausage, & pulled pork); Friday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. free admission.Italian food by Santa Rosalia Italian Society, menu: 11 a.m. until sold out (Pasta a Forno, Italian sausage with green peppers & onions & tiramisu, espresso & cappuccino); Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Polish food by Izbicki Catering, menu: noon to 3 p.m. or until sold out, (Polish platter, pierogi, kielbasa, haluski, stuffed cabbage & more); Thursday, Oct.17, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., American food by Frank N Deans Catering, menu 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (whiskey chicken dinners and brisket dinners); Friday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Italian Food by Santa Rosalia Italian Society, menu: 11 a.m. or until sold out. (Pasta a Forno, Italian sausage with green peppers & onions & tiramisu, espresso & cappuccino); Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., all day – $5 bags and boxes $10 – $20 – $30, Polish food by Maryann Rogowski, menu: 11 a.m. until sold out (Polish pork chop dinners. For information, visit ourladyofthescapular.org
Tween Book Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 10, from 6-7:30 p.m. Tween Book Club is a monthly book club suggested for ages 10-14 where we will read age-appropriate titles from all genres. Copies of our monthly book will be placed on hold and can be picked up from our front desk before our meeting. Most of the time they are also available on Hoopla or Libby. We will take time to share thoughts on the book, do a craft or activity, and chat about our general reading interests! This month we’re discussing “Ghost Book” by Remy Lai. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Adult Book Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 16, from 6-7 p.m. Join us as we read fiction from all walks of life and perspectives. For our next discussion, we’ll be reading “Weyward” by Emilia Hart. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Not Swamp Gas – The True Story of the 1966 UFO: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 16, from 6-7:30 p.m. In March of 1966 something mysterious was seen in the night skies over Southeastern Michigan. In Dexter, residents described floating discs in the night sky. Hillsdale College students reported strange lights flying over the dorms. Walter Cronkite reported the story on the national news and then-Congressman Gerald Ford called for an investigation. J. Allen Hynek, a U.S. Air Force consultant sent to investigate the sightings determined that “swamp gas,” the methane released from marshy land, caused the phenomenon. Many witnesses disputed the findings. After 55 years of secrecy, a senior Air Force officer and highly-decorated fighter-interceptor pilot broke his silence to tell the truth about the world-famous UFO event. Using official government documents, recorded pilot testimony, and years of research, author and retired Air Force Engineer, Ray Szymanski, blew the lid off the Government’s highly questionable “marsh gas” explanation, then replaced it with the truth from the pilot who lived it. Register in advance. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Events
Overdose Rescue Training: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Sept. 30, from 6-7:30 p.m. In the past 12 months, there have been 103 suspected opioid overdose deaths in Taylor. This means every week around 2 people suffer a fatal opioid overdose. Attend a FREE 45-min session to learn how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency. All participants will be trained in hands-only CPR and receive a free overdose rescue kit that includes Narcan (an overdose reversal medication)! Please register ahead of time at Https://tinyurl.com/093024TRAINING. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Textile Lab: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Textile Lab is a weekly lab for textile crafters to come together and work on their projects. If you love to quilt, sew, knit, crochet, embroider, needlepoint, or any other textile crafting, this is the place for you! An instructor will be available to teach you how to quilt, or to guide you on your projects. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Toddler Storytime: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 1, 8, 15, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Toddler Storytime is for ages 2-4, but older and younger siblings are welcome. Bring your toddler for a chance to learn and practice some early reading skills. We will reserve some time at the end for creative play or a craft. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Baby Buddies Storytime: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Oct. 1, 8, 15, from 2-2:30 p.m. Weekly Storytime is aimed toward parents with infants (ages 0-1), but older siblings are welcome. We will have lap time, singing, and read several books together. At the end, there will be time for creative play and parent conversation. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Matthew Ball – The Boogie Woogie Kid: At the Romulus Public Library, 11121 Wayne Rd, Romulus, Thursday, Oct. 3, from 6-7 p.m. A family-friendly free music event with favorites from New Orleans and The Swing Era with songs. For more information or to register, call 734-942-7589
St. Paul Fall Rummage Sale: At 24158 Goddard, Taylor. One block west of Telegraph on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9-11 a.m.
Apple-fest: At St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 19109 Craig Street, New Boston, on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9-5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10-5 p.m. Parking, $5; apple pies, $10; apple shooters, $2; food and drink; and craters and vendors. For more information, call Melanie at 734-625-0514 or the church office at 734-753-9048.
Ghost Hunt: The Grosse Ile Historical Society is partnering with the Paranormal Seekers Society of Michigan to investigate paranormal activity in the 1873 Customs House and the 1904 Train Depot History Museum. Small groups will be paired with investigators to search for ghosts in different areas of both buildings using various ghost hunting equipment. The Museum and Customs House are located on the corner of Grosse Ile Parkway and East River Road. Participants must be 18 years or older and show valid picture ID with birth date. The hunts are on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets for this popular event must be purchased in advance on Eventbrite – $20 for Historical Society Members and $25 for Non-Members. For more information, email gihistsoc@gmail.com or call 734-675-1250.
Trenton High School Class of 69: 55th reunion will again be held at Catherine Teifer’s farm in South Rockwood on Oct. 5. Event begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes a strolling dinner by the Sibley Gardens, an open bar, and entertainment by the Phoenix Theory Band. Tickets are $65 each till mid September and can be purchased with check by mail, Venmo, and PayPal. Classes from 66 through 72 are welcome to join the party as well. For more information, contact Catherine by email for details at catherineteifer@yahoo.com
Pheasants of Detroit: Sponsored by the Grosse Ile Nature & Land Conservancy Hickory Island Pavilion, 29820 East River Road, Grosse Ile at 4 p.m. on Oct. 6. Hickory Island Company, Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy, and Perennial Waters Project present a screening of the film Pheasants of Detroit followed by a presentation/Q&A with filmmaker Diane Cheklich. For more information, contact Kathy Levillier femoore@wowway.com or John Hartig johnhartig1@gmail.com
Life Chain: Sunday, Oct. 6. People will pray and witness to the value of every human life from conception to natural death, standing with placards along roadsides in a chain of prayer across the country, to be seen by passing traffic. Join a LIFE CHAIN at locations along Fort Street at Champaign, Northline, Vinewood, and Eureka and on Telegraph at. Northline and near Wick Road from 2-3:30 p.m. For more information, visit lifechain.org
Fine Art Juried Show, Arts & Crafts, and Unframed Matted Show & Sale, presented by Creative Art Society, and held at the Downriver Council of the Arts, 81 Chestnut St, Wyandotte, from Oct. 6-24. Opening receptions on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 1-5 p.m. Show hours: Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Wednesday, noon – 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, noon. – 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Artist Demonstrations: Oct. 12 & 19, from noon – 3 p.m. Artists looking to showcase their work may contact the Creative Art Society for details. Show is open and free for the public For more information contact, Maureen Keast 734-777-6109,mkeast1@aol.com or Jackie Walock 313-570-6919 walock@sbcglobal.net or visit creativeartsociety.org
Pancakes for Polio Breakfast: All-you-can-eat pancakes with sausage, coffee and juice. From 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Parkside Garden Banquet Center, 14700 Reaume Parkway, Southgate. Cost: donation only to help Rotary eradicate polio. Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years with the goal of ridding the world of the disease. Today, polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan. For more information, contact Kevin Bowlby at downriver_29@yahoo.com
Drive-thru Chicken Supper: At Willow United Methodist Church, 36925 Willow Road, New Boston, on Oct. 9 and Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m. until sold out. Four pieces of chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, dinner roll, dinner biscuit and choice of pie for $15. Call before 4 p.m. and order will be ready when you drive. Call 734-654-9020.
Salvation Army Community Classes/Clubs: Downriver Archery Club – Mondays, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Two Classes – $10 for the season. Downriver Music – Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Downriver Youth – Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Downriver Bible Study – Wednesdays, 5 p.m. Downriver Air Rifle Club – Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Two Classes – $10 for the season. SA Downriver Gaming – 2nd Saturday of the month, 4-7 p.m. The events are held at the Salvation Army Downriver Corps Community Center. For more information, call 734-282-0930.
Student Photography: Capstone Exhibition Of Excellence at Wayne County Community College District’s Brown And Juanita C. Ford Art Gallery at the Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Road in Taylor. The exhibition is on view through Oct. 11. The reception and the exhibit are open to the public at no cost during gallery hours: 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Capstone Exhibition of Excellence is the culmination of the students’ academic journey in the WCCCD Photography Program. It showcases their finest works, showcasing the skills and artistic vision. For more information about the exhibit, visit www.wcccd.edu or email artgallery@wcccd.edu
Craft & Bake Sale: At St. John U.C.C. 2744 4th St. (corner of 4th & Chestnut), Wyandotte, on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Come check out the beautiful artistry of our crafters and do some early Christmas shopping. There will be baked goods, crafts and a 50-50 Raffle (no need to be present). Lunch is going to be offered as well. In addition, there will be a used book sale. For more information, call the church office at 734-282-5838 or Sue at 734-558-7559.
Free Lunches and Free Health Screenings: At Church of Resurrection, 27085 W Outer Dr Ecorse, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the following dates: Oct, 23 and Nov. 27. Sponsored by WSU Health Mobile Unit and Free Lunch n Prayer Street Outreach (freelunchandprayer.org). General health screenings: Blood pressure, Diabetes, Cholesterol, Kidney function.COVID-19 PCR testing (3+ years old) for symptomatic individuals. (We do not offer routine screening). No appointment needed. ID not required *we do collect if available. Insurance not required. We do collect if available, however, you will not receive a co-pay for this event. Other Services that may be available: HIV testing (13+ years old, results within 20 minutes), Linkage to care and community resources. For more information, contact LaChelle Anderson (aka Sister Shelli) at 313 355 2746 or email lachelleanderson38@gmail.com
Trip: Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Cardinal Burke at the Shrine in La Crosse, Wisconsin; Dec. 11-14. Luxury motor coach departs from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (2609 Tenth St.), Wyandotte Wednesday, Dec.11. Spend two nights in La Crosse and attend the Solemn Mass of Consecration to complete the nine-month novena. On Friday, the pilgrimage continues to Holy Hill Carmelite Shrine in eastern Wisconsin overnight and return on Saturday, Dec. 14. $175 deposit due with registration. Balance of $150 due Nov. 25. The flier with complete information is available at calltoholiness.com.
Senior Citizens Recreation: Sponsored by the Huron Charter Township Senior Citizen Recreation Department at the Krzyske Center, 28245 Mineral Springs Road, New Boston. Mondays – Exercise: “Get Moving” from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in “the Barn,” & Pinochle at 12:30-4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays – Bocce Ball from 10-noon, & Double Deck Pinochle from noon-2:30 p.m.; Thursdays – Mah Jongg from 10 a.m. – noon, & Euchre and Dominoes 12:30-3:30 p.m. Taking registrations for the 2024 Downriver Senior Olympics (DSO) held Aug. 12-16, hosted this year by Southgate and our Senior Bowling League is looking for players for the 2024-25 Season which begins Sept. 4. For more information, call 734-654-9281.
Ongoing community events
Sewing for Jesus: Come join us and help make dresses for girls in need worldwide. Even if you do not sew, you can come and cut bias tape that is sewn around the armhole of the dresses. We meet at Evangel Baptist Church, 16994 Telegraph, Taylor, MI on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Even if you can only come for a couple hours, we would love to see you. We also greatly appreciate donations of 100% cotton fabric, double wide bias tape, thread, lace and trim and monetary donations. For any questions, email Bev Breece at Kbreece7@aol.com
Adult Writer’s Group: Every second Saturday of the month, from 2-3 p.m., at the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. Do you love to write? Are you looking for a supportive, helpful space to share with other writers? You will need to submit either 2-3 shorter pieces, 1 longer piece or (up to) 10 pages of fiction or nonfiction the month before we meet. The content of your writing must be PG rated. Registration is required for this group. You can register in-person at the library’s Reference Desk, via phone or email. For more information, visit trenton.lib.mi.us or email Erin Chapman at echapman@trenton-mi.com.
Tuesday Morning Book Club: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. Every first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a lively book discussion. Book selections are online at trenton.lib.mi.us. For more information, call 734-676-9777.
Basic Computer Class: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. Every Second Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a basic computer class. Computer class topics may change. Check trenton.lib.mi.us for the most recent computer class listing. For more information, 734-676-9777.
Yoga: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. Gentle and Strong Every third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Please join us for a gentle, restorative Yoga class. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel and water. Call 734-676-9777 or stop by the reference desk to register. Registration online at trenton.lib.mi.us.
Book-a-Librarian: Learn how to use your Smart Device, how to use Zoom and other remote meeting software, as well as how to download library eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies & more! Call 734-676-9777, email tpubliclibrary@trenton-mi.com or stop by our Reference Desk to request your appointment.
Stay Sharp Kits & Pet Companions: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. Stay Sharp Kits are a wonderful resource for adults (and the caregivers of adults) who are experiencing memory loss and other cognitive issues related to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory disorders. These themed kits are filled with a variety of materials and activities that have been designed to promote cognitive skills. Some activities focus more on conversation and socializing, others on motor skills and critical thinking. All work to stimulate mind and memory and improve mental speed while eliciting a sense of accomplishment and independence. For more information, 734-676-9777 or visit trenton.lib.mi.us
LEGO Club: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library, for children ages 5 and up. Every 3rd Monday of the month. We’ll provide the LEGO, you bring the creativity. Miss Ashley will give a fun prompt for kids at each meet-up to get them started, but what they make is all up to them. You can register by calling the library at 734-676-9777 or signing up at the Reference Desk.
Budding Bookworms: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library is an early literacy storytimes for the youngest bookworms run by Miss Ashley. Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. for children ages 0 to 3 and Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. for children ages 3-5. Call 734-676-9777 or stop by the Reference Desk to register.
Al Turner Drop In Chess: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. Kids and adults of all ages can meet challenging new players every Wednesday at 5 p.m. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Teen Writer’s Group: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. Aspiring Teen Writers will meet up to work on their craft, share with their peers, and gain helpful insight from local author Holly Ash who will be attending the sessions! The first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. New members are always welcome. This event is for youth ages 12-17. For more information or to register, 734-676-9777 or visit trenton.lib.mi.us
Literacy Littles: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library on the 1st Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Led by Miss Ashley, this book club will explore the superpower of reading by focusing on a new book each month. Intended for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Registration is required. If you would like Miss Ashley to place the book on hold for you please let us know during registration. For more information or to register, 734-676-9777 or visit trenton.lib.mi.us
Well-Read Wanderers: At the Trenton Veterans Memorial Library. A Book Club for 3rd-, 4th-, & 5th-graders. Meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Every month we will meet to discuss and start reading a new book. We will learn some of the basic elements of a book (i.e. plot, characters etc.), so that we have a greater understanding of what we read. After taking turns reading aloud, the children will take their books home to finish reading on their own. For more information or to register, 734-676-9777 or visit trenton.lib.mi.us
Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed: The Senior Alliance has partnered with the Wayne County Department of Senior Services to discover what drives you to volunteer and meet an immediate need for volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels. The Senior Alliance, Area Agency on Aging 1-C, is a pivotal nonprofit organization in Michigan providing vital services to aging adults and adults with disabilities. For more information about becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer, visit whatdrivesyoutovolunteer.org.
Taylor Garden Club: Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month September through June. Meetings are held at the Taylor Senior Activity Center. Hospitality at 6 p.m. meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend once for free. Membership fee is $25 per year. You do not have to live in Taylor to join the group. For more information contact Nancy Smith at 315-408-6581 or by email at smithnan88@yahoo.com
Huron River Fishing Association: General meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Flat Rock Community Center, 1 McGuire St. in Flat Rock. The general meetings include seminars and speakers related to river fishing, fly fishing, ecological concerns and environmental concerns. A fly tying meeting is held every third Monday of the month where you will learn how to tie a specific fly. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at https://tinyurl.com/ycx4tkwf
Crafters Welcome: Crafters meet every Thursday from 10-11:45 a.m. in the social hall of St. Cyprian Catholic Church on Pennsylvania Rd, Riverview. We knit, crochet and sew a variety of items such as hats and scarves for all ages, baby items, lap blankets, quilts, stuffed toys, dishcloths, and adult bibs just to name a few to donate to local groups who support those in need such at our veterans, soup kitchen clients, a local hospice and the homeless.
Huron Twp. Senior Citizens Recreation: At the Krzyske Senior Center, 28245 Mineral Spring Road, New Boston (unless otherwise noted). Mondays – Exercise: Get Moving, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Barn. Mondays – pinochle, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays – bowling, from 10 a.m.-noon at Romulus Bowling Ctr. Thursdays – mah jongg, from 10 a.m. to -noon. Thursdays – euchre and dominoes 12:30-3:30 p.m. Activities are canceled if Huron School District cancels school due to inclement weather, and for all Huron Twp. Holidays. For more information, call 734-654-9281.
Marine Corps League Events: Game Night every Monday, from 5-10 p.m. (except for the first Monday of the month). The grill is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 4-10 p.m. 1600 – 2000 (except for the first Monday of the month). Public welcome. For more information, call 313-382-5618 or visit www.downrivermarines.net.
American Flag Disposal: Heart to Heart Hospice of Southgate is a local site for American Flag disposal. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, Heart to Heart will allow the general public to bring their tired and worn American flags to our Southgate office. The office is located at 1 Heritage Place, Suite 107, Southgate, in the Real Estate One building. For more information, call 734-282-0209.
Genealogy Research: The Downriver Genealogical Society Library, located at 28639 Division Street in Flat Rock, is free and open for genealogy research Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The society began in 1980 and for the past 42 years has been collecting information on the people and cities of the downriver communities, most taken from local newspapers. There are also resources from the surrounding areas and for other states and other countries. Volunteers are available to help those wanting to begin researching their own family. Information on the society, holdings and publications can be found at downrivergenealogy.org. For more information, call 734-535-6530.
Mental Illness Support Group: For relatives and friends of the mentally Ill in the Downriver area meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady, in Mitchell Hall. Another support group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m., at the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital’s Rehabilitation Bldg. on the 2nd floor, room 232. Enter the hospital at the main entrance. Then you will follow the letter A on the wall signs and take the Allen elevator to the 2nd floor. From the elevator exit, turn left and immediately right to follow the hallway to room 232. For information, call 313- 292-3324.
Job Assistance: The SEMCA Michigan Works! in Southgate, 15100 Northline Rd, Room 103, is offering help with job searching. Free services may include career assessment and guidance; GED preparation, basic skills assessment & enhancement; resume and interview assistance; and job search assistance. Stop in to register and ask about the next orientation session. Connect with a Career Coach and return to work faster. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. For more information, call 734-362-3448 or visit SEMCA.org.
Toiletry Pantry: Rockwood First Congregational Church, 22600 Mather Street Rockwood, hosts toiletry pantry, which provides personal hygiene items, cleaning products, gently used clothing and some food products. The pantry will open from 1- 3 p.m. on the last Monday of each month. If that Monday is a holiday, the pantry will be open the previous Monday. For more information, call 734-379-3711 or fccrockwood.org
Local Wyandotte History: Looking for an obituary? Need information on your home or any other burning Wyandotte history questions? The Bacon Memorial Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, can help. Visit, www.baconlibrary.org/local-history-request
Teen Advisory Group: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. Online Virtual Event. Wednesdays, from 4-5 p.m. Teen Advisory volunteers help plan, implement, and promote ways to improve services offered at Taylor Community Library. Joining our group builds your resume, earns you volunteer hours and recommendations for jobs or college, and gives you a chance to be heard! To join, apply to become a volunteer today! For more information, call 734-287-4840.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Sponsored by the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. This free program encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she enters school – a goal experts say helps children learn to read. Yes, it really is possible. Read one book to your child every day and before you know it, you will have read over 1,000 books in three years. Reading together helps develop important pre-reading skills that provide a solid foundation to school and learning success. Plus, sharing stories together is fun. For more information, call 734-246-8357 or visit www.baconlibrary.org/1000books
Seamstresses Needed: Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking volunteer seamstresses to help with the making of memory bears. Memory Bears are made from the clothing that once belonged to a loved one and can bring comfort and peace for grieving family members. All materials are provided. Seamstresses work in the comfort of their own homes using a simple four-piece pattern. For more information, contact volunteer coordinator Mary Biber at 800-370-8592. For more information about Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, visit www.seasons.org.
Palliative Care Volunteers Needed: Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking compassionate people to provide volunteer support to terminally ill patients and their families. We provide virtual, yet comprehensive, training that fits easily into busy schedules. Opportunities are flexible, based on your availability and comfort level and always close to home. Activities may include: offering companionship or “friendly visits” to homebound patients, reading and letter writing, providing relief for caregivers, participating in activities with dementia patients, veteran to veteran companionship, and sewing Memory Bears. For more information, contact volunteer coordinator Mary Biber at 800-370-8592. Visit www.seasons.org
The Ecorse Community Events Committee: Meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month excluding holidays and/or inclement weather. The ECEC meets from 6-7 p.m. at the Albert B. Buday Civic Center, 3869 W. Jefferson Ave., Ecorse 48229 on the 2nd floor in Conference Room – B. For more information, call 313-407-6332 or visit website https://www.ecorseevents.com or email ecorseevents@gmail.com or visit the Ecorse Community Events Committee Facebook page. All are welcome to attend, volunteer and participate in community event planning.
The Ecorse Historical Society: Meetings are held every 3rd Saturday of the month excluding holidays and/or inclement weather. The EHS meets from 1-2 p.m. at the Albert B. Buday Civic Center, 3869 W. Jefferson Ave., Ecorse on the 2nd floor in Conference Room – B. All are welcome to attend, volunteer and participate in EHS meetings and planning. Ecorse residents are invited to bring their family histories to add to the collections and archives which will be exhibited at the Ecorse Public Library. Exhibit dates and times to be announced. For more information, call 313-386-2520 Ext. 4 or visit /www.ecorsehistorical.org Email ecorsehistoricalsociety@gmail.com or visit the Ecorse Historical Society’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ecorsehistoricalsociety/
Brownstown Historical Museum Hours of Operation: The Brownstown Historical Museum, 23451 King Road, Brownstown is open for tours every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 1-4 p.m. Summer business hours are every Tuesday from noon-3 p.m.. Stop in to join the Brownstown Historical Society or renew your membership, volunteer or get information on the Brownstown Community Brick Paver fundraiser. For more information, call 248-318-5297.
Lincoln Park Preservation Alliance: The group is looking for new members to promote Lincoln Park’s historic sites through education and advocacy; for information on meetings and events, call Leslie Lynch-Wilson at 313-598-3137.
Knit and Crochet Club: From 1-3 p.m., Tuesdays. Meet, mingle and trade inspiration with local knitters and crocheters. Bring your own projects and have fun with a like-minded group. This is not an instructing class; however, you are welcome to ask others to share their knowledge and help. Cost: $3 donation to the DCA. Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut, Wyandotte. For more information, call 734-720-0671 or visit www.downriverarts.org
Heart to Heart Hospice Volunteers needed: Heart to Heart Hospice is looking for downriver community members to join the group’s team of volunteers, who will visit with patients on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to help increase their quality of life during their final days. Visits can provide friendship, compassion and distraction from their prognosis. Activities that clients might enjoy are being read to, watching television together, talking about who and where they’ve been, their families, hearing about your day, playing cards, and so much more. Most importantly, we are looking for volunteers to provide their time, talent, and to have compassion and empathy. Heart to Heart serves Allen Park, Canton, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Southgate, Taylor, Westland, Ypsilanti and beyond. Volunteers should contact volunteer coordinator Randi Williams, at 734-282-0209.
Great Lakes Steel Salaried Retirees Club: Meets every third Monday at Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort St. Southgate. Doors open at noon. Lunch promptly at 1 p.m. Cost $12 for members, $13 non-members. Door prizes and 50/50 raffles. Open to any salaried retiree of Great Lakes Steel. For more information, contact Desta Pulter at 313-842-0385.
