Observer community events
Events and activities around the Observer communities.
Observer community events Events and activities around the Observer communities. Check out this story on HometownLife.com: http://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/westland/2016/05/22/observer-community-events/84650130/
O&E Media Published 12:06 a.m. ET May 22, 2016
Wish you were hereThe Kinney family — Mary, Michael, Gwen and Madalynn Kinney — recently visited the Kīlauea volcano crater in Hawaii. Of course, they took their Livonia Observer with them.(Photo: Submitted)
Red Arrow event
Boy Scouts will place American flags on 100 graves of Red Arrow veterans at the Detroit Memorial Park Cemetery, 25062 Plymouth Road in Redford Township at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28.
Veterans and everyone is invited to attend.
Westland market
The Westland Farmers & Artisans Market is up and running from 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 13 (closed June 16 and Aug. 4). It features a variety of food and craft vendors, special events and music. EBT is accepted.
The market is at 1901 N. Carlson, Central City Park, in Westland. For more information, call 734-326-7222 or email westlandchamber@yahoo.com.
Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church invites who could use assistance with food needs to visit their food pantry Saturday, June 4.
The pantry will be open from 9-10 a.m. Hosanna-Tabor is located at 9600 Leverne in Redford, east of Inkster Road, and south of Plymouth Road. For more information, call the church office at 313-937-2424.
Benefit fundraiser
The Livonia Buffalo Wild Wings is the site for a benefit fundraiser for Lisa Glen all day June 5 at the BWW on Six Mile in Livonia.
BWW will donate 20 percent of all sales (dine-in or take-out) to the Benefit for Lisa Glen (details at buffalowildwings.com). The event includes a silent auction and T-shirt sales.
The BWW is at 37651 Six Mile. For more information, call 734-469-4400.
Citizens for Peace
The film "Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and the NRA" will be shown at the Tuesday, June 14, Citizens for Peace meeting at 7 p.m. Robert Greenwald's film features personal stories from people across the country who have been affected by gun violence, including survivors and victims' families.
The Citizens for Peace joined the Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence to raise awareness of the fact that 75 percent of NRA members and 90 percent of Americans desire sensible legislation to prevent the epidemic of gun violence in the United States.
Join Citizens for Peace to view and discuss this film. The film will be shown at Unity of Livonia (28660 Five Mile Road). Donations accepted. For more information, call 734-425-0079 or visit www.citizens4peace.com .
SOLAR meeting
Michigan couple Gary and Linda DeKock kayaked the length of the Mississippi River, from Lake Itasca, Minn., to the Gulf of Mexico. Their voyage started July 19, 2014, and ended Sept. 26, 2014, after paddling 2,291 miles. They did it to raise money for Water for People, a charity that provides clean water and sanitation in nine countries. Come hear their tale, as they share photos and stories of their amazing trip.
Their presentation will take place at the monthly membership meeting of SOLAR, a nonprofit social club run by volunteers who love the outdoors and want to share their enjoyment with others. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 27475 Five Mile (just west of Inkster Road) in Livonia. SOLAR is not affiliated with St. Paul's or any religious organization. For more information, visit www.solaroutdoors.com.
Why Be Catholic
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church concludes Season 7 of its highly successful "Why Be Catholic" series of personal stories and testimonies with an unusual and compelling local speaker, James Steelman, a self-described "suburban rock n' roll gangster turned Jesus freak and gun-toting chaplain" who found himself on his most peculiar and unplanned journey to date — into the Catholic Church. Come see and hear what miracles God does in the life of the most unlikely at 7 p .m. Wednesday, May 25, in the St. Michael School cafeteria. There is no charge or registration requirement for these meetings and all are welcome.
St. Michael's is at 11441 Hubbard, just south of Plymouth Road, between Farmington and Merriman in Livonia. For more information, visit www.livoniastmichael.org, email whybecatholic@livoniastmichael.org, or call 734-261-1455, ext. 200.
Nankin Mills programs
The next couple of programs at the Nankin Mills Intepretive Center:
• Saturday, May 21, 1-2:30 p.m. — Michigan is home to many beautiful species of butterflies. Learn to recognize them throughout their different life stages, from egg to caterpillar and chrysalis to adult. Discussion will include which plants they use to survive and suggest plants you can add to your own yard to attract them. After the indoor presentation, the group will visit the Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association Butterfly Garden next to the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center to see the plants and hopefully find some eggs, caterpillars and butterflies. Program is recommended for ages 12 to adult, and the fee is $3 per person.
Franklin reunion
The Franklin High School Class of 1966 celebrates its 50th reunion Aug. 25-28.
For more information, contact Larry Ruzsas at 810-599-3509 or lruzsas187264mi@comcast.com
Better Made talk
The Livonia Public Library hosts "Better Made in Michigan: The Salty Story of Detroit's Best Chip" from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, in the Livonia Civic Center Library auditorium.
Metro-Detroit journalist and author Karen Dybis will discuss how the iconic food was created; how Detroit's chippers got their start; and the history of Better Made, which celebrated its 85th anniversary last year.
The program is free; no registration is required. Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author. For more information, call 734-466-2491.
Livonia's elected officials host "Ice Cream & Information," an ice cream social that will give residents a chance to enjoy ice cream and ask questions of their elected officials.
The event, which takes place 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Livonia Senior Center, will be hosted by Mayor Dennis Wright, Clerk Susan Nash, Treasurer Lynda Scheel and council members Kathleen McIntyre, Brandon Kritzman, Scott Bahr, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Cathy White, James Jolly and Brian Meakin.
The Livonia Democratic Party has two major meeting events each month. Executive board officers (and members who wish to attend) meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Livonia Democratic Party membership meetings occur on the second Wednesday every month. The meetings occur at 7 p.m., and are located at the Livonia Quality Inn & Suites, 30375 Plymouth Road in Livonia.
Visit the group's website at www.livoniademocraticclub.com
• LDC/MABSI Bingo — Join the regular players at Shamrock Bingo, 33111 Plymouth Road, in the eastern end of the Sheldon Center Mall, seven evenings each week (excluding some legal holidays) for a nice evening out, good company and a chance to win. Doors open at 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday games begin at 6 p.m., and Sunday at 5 p.m.
Casino trip
The Wayne Rotary sponsors a trip to Motor City Casino at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4.
Pickup is at the Wayne District Court on Sims. Cost is $35 (you get $30 back in slot play). The trip is a fundraiser for Wayne Rotary.
For more information, call Trish Hampton at 734-890-6934.
GriefShare meetings
The congregation at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church has experienced the deaths of several members in the past few months. In an effort to respond to the grief and sorrow for their loved ones, the church will be starting a grief support group using the "GriefShare" materials. GriefShare groups meet weekly for 13 sessions to help face the challenges after the loss of a loved one and move toward rebuilding lives.
Each week, the GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring experts on grief and recovery subjects. After viewing the video, group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week's video seminar and what is going on in their lives.
GriefShare will be held on Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. at Christ Our Savior Lutheran, 14175 Farmington Road in Livonia in the chapel. This is free for all who would like to attend, but registration is requested to know how many to prepare for. Register at www.christoursavior.org under Events tab. For more information, contact Mike McGrath at 734-459-1274 or Linda Hollman at the church office, 734-522-6830.
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