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
Veterans Blanket Drive: The Rotary Club of Southgate is collecting new/unused blankets for veterans through March 31. They can be store-bought or handmade. They should be light weight and easy to carry. Twin size is preferred, and emergency blankets will be accepted. Blankets will be distributed to local veterans in need. They can be dropped off at Downriver Community Federal Credit Union, 15261 Trenton Rd. Southgate, from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Monetary donations may be made at https://southgaterotary.square.site/donate. For more information, contact James Brown jbrownspeaks@gmail.com or Chris Steves christinerotary8@gmail.com.
Several Library Events in Wyandotte: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. Poets and Playwrights Tuesday, April 1 at 6 p.m.; Al Turner Drop In Chess is Every Wednesday at 5 p.m.. Kids and adults of all ages can meet challenging new players; Bacon Book Club is Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. Read along with us or better yet – meet with us and share your thoughts. We will be Reading: “The genius of Judy” by Rachelle Bergstein; Bacon House Tour is Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m.; TEEN D&D is Saturday, April 5 at 1:30 p.m. Get ready to roll some dice with a welcoming and inclusive group of teens! No experience necessary; Chair Yoga with Carissa is Monday, April 7 & April 21 at 10 a.m. Chair yoga is an all level yoga class using a chair making yoga accessible to those with mobility issues, balance concerns, or difficulty getting off the floor; Downriver Numismatic Club is Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6 p.m. A monthly coin meeting. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Story Times: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. Babytime/Toddler is April 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10 a.m. Join Ms. Lynne for stories, music, dance, and bubbles. This program is geared for babies and young toddlers. Family Storytime is April 1, 8, 15, 22 at 11 a.m. Join Ms. Lynne for stories, music, dance and more. This program is geared to families with children of multiple ages. Make Time For Play is Tuesday, April 29 from 10-11:30 a.m. The storytime room will be changed into a playgroup space featuring multiple play and learning stations for children to circulate through. The stations will include dramatic play, large and small motor play, sand table, and a rotating monthly themed station. Families are welcome to come and go throughout the morning. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Makin’ At Bacon: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. Kids Programs: Lego Wednesday is April 2. Did you know Bacon Library has a huge stash of Legos? Stop this week and make something extraordinary. Race the Space: Hot Wheels is Wednesday, April 30. Turn the Multipurpose Room into the Bacon Dragway using the library’s collection of Hot Wheels. Family Programs: Intro to 3D Printing: Bookmarks is Thursday, April 10at 5 p.m. Interested in 3D printing or design? Come check out our Makerspace’s 3D printer! We will be using the free and easy-to-use TinkerCAD to create your custom bookmarks. Our staff will guide you through the process of using TinkerCAD, where you will learn how to add text, shapes, and other details to the design before it is printed out. For more information, call 734-246-8357
Toddler Storytime: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 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.
Textile Lab: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 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.
Audio Described Movie Day: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pop in the 1st Wednesday of each month to watch a new, popular film with the Audio Description (AD) narration track added. This month’s movie is Twisters. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Silent Book Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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 weekly 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. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Exploring DNA Testing – Choosing the Right Company for You: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 2, from 6-7 p.m. Curious about your ancestry or genetic health? Join speaker Eric Migdal for an informative session on DNA testing companies and the different types of tests available. We’ll break down the pros and cons, costs, and features of popular testing services, including AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more. Learn about the differences between Y-DNA (paternal lineage), mitochondrial DNA (maternal lineage), and autosomal DNA testing, and discover how each type can help you trace your roots. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Read & Respond to Poetry: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 3, 10, 17, 24, from 3-4:30 p.m. Calling all poets! It’s National Poetry Month!!! We will have one of the front Community Rooms available to start reading and writing poetry every Thursday in the month of April, from 3 to 4:30pm. It’ll be a space for you to read the poetry books you’ve been meaning to get to and then respond to them in any way that you choose. Feeling bold? Read a favorite poem of yours to the group or your own, and the audience will get the choice to write or verbally give their response to the poem. Are you up for the challenge? For more information, call 734-287-4840.
No-Cost Tax Preparation: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 5, 12, from 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and April 14, from 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Accounting Aid Society (AAS) will be offering free tax preparation for individuals who qualify as lower income. Appointments are preferred. Walk in clients are welcomed, but are not guaranteed immediate service. To make an appointment or get more information please visit the AAS at www.accountingaidsociety.org/taxpayers or call (313) 556-1920 x 3232. For a list of what to bring to your appointment, visit https://www.accountingaidresources.org/what-to-bring
Springtime Craft Show & Rummage Sale: At on Community of Christ, 14601 Pennsylvania Road, Riverview, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On April 5. Bring your kids for photos with the Easter bunny from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Craft vendors, bake sale, lunch cafe.
Hooks & Needles: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 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.
Mindful Meditation Class: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about meditation with an outdoor perspective from Mike with Project Mindfully Outdoors and then be led through a simple meditation. All meditation practice levels are welcome! For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Lego Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 7, 14, 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.
Bingocize for Seniors: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. In person or call-In. April 9, from 2-3 p.m. Join us for this 6-week course that combines Bingo, physical activity, and fall prevention education. Topics include how to prevent falls, exercises, and more. Bingo prizes will be provided every session. Dates include: April 9, 16, 23, and 30 as well as May 7 and 14. This event is partnered by Leaders Advancing & Helping Communities. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Brown Bag Talking Book Discussion: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. In person or call-In. April 9, from 12-1 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) “The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters (DB 117941) and 2) “Saturday Night at the Lakeside” Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal (DB 113976). 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.
Computer Basics: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. In person or call-In. April 10, from 1-2 p.m. This class is designed for those with little or no experience with computers. You will learn the parts of a computer, how to use a mouse, basic navigation with windows, the internet, apps, saving files, & printing. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Siblings Day Extravaganza: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 10, from 6-7 p.m. Come celebrate National Siblings Day, play boardgames, crafts, and eat some yummy snacks. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
T(w)een Book Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 10, from 6-7:30 p.m. T(w)een Book Club is a monthly book club suggested for tweens and teens ages 12-17 where we will read age-appropriate titles from all genres, have a snack, and do a book-related activity! 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 and chat about our general reading interests! This month’s book is The Case of the Missing Marquess by Serena Blasco. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
SS Eastland: Titanic of the Great Lakes: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte is Friday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. History After Hours. Although few have heard of it, anyone who hears the story will never forget it. The SS Eastland was the greatest loss of life in a maritime disaster on the Great Lakes when she flipped onto her side in the Chicago river in 1915. If the Titanic is the story of hubris, the Eastland is a tale of unintended consequences. Hear the ill-fated tale from construction, sinking, salvage and legacy. Registration Appreciated, but not required. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Monguagon Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution: Monthly meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. at Southgate Veterans Memorial Library, 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd., Southgate. Conservation will be the program. Guest speaker will be Bob Hauser from Wild Ones of Wayne County. He and his family have resided in Livonia for the past 48 years. He is a former Master Gardener, and has been interested in landscaping with native plants since 2008, also he has been a member of two Wild Ones chapters since 2010. He will tell us about the importance today of native plants in our residential setting. Currently, approximately 80% of his small quarter acre lot is home to over 35 species of native plants. Open to the public.
Family Storytime: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 12, from 1-1:30 p.m. Come join us for a fun bunny themed Spring Storytime for babies through lower elementary. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Three Library Happenings: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. Board Game Night is Monday, April 14, from 6-7:30 p.m. Join us for a night of games at the library. A variety of Board Games will be available to play or bring your own! A Great chance to meet other people who love board games. Library Board Meeting is Monday, April 14 at 3:30 p.m. Women Writing is April 16 at 6 p.m. A new women’s community, a new opportunity to be heard, to share. You are invited to attend the premier meeting of an extraordinary group of women writers. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Creative Writing Challenge: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 14, from 3-4 p.m. Calling all creative writers. We will meet at one of the front Community Rooms the second Monday of every month, from 3:00-4:00pm. Everyone will be given a prompt, and your job will be to take this prompt to find words on signs, pictures, artwork, book spines, overheard phrases/quotes, etc. on library grounds and write them down. When everyone has something, they will come back to the room and we will put together what we have found. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Scholarship NEW DEADLINE: The Creative Art Society (CAS) announced the opening of the 2025 Visual Arts Scholarship Awards for young artists in Downriver communities. The CAS Visual Arts Scholarship Awards offer prizes, including up to $750 for first place, while second place will earn $500 and a third-place recipient will receive $250. The competition is open to artists specializing in a wide range of visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, and even artistic welding. This scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students from the Downriver area who are pursuing or planning to pursue an education in visual arts. The deadline to apply is April 15. The announcement of the winners is April 20. Awards presentation is April 25 during the Art Ambience Fine Art Exhibit Opening at the Woodhaven Community Center. For an application, visit creativeartsociety.org/scholarships. For more information, contact Lyn Peraino, scholarship coordinator at creativeartsociety.mi@gmail.com or Maureen Keast at mkeast1@aol.com or 734-777-6109.
Adult Book Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 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 “Then She Was Gone” by Lisa Jewel. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Wild Birds Unlimited Presentation: Sponsored by the Grosse Ile Nature Land Conservancy at John C Jackson Resource Center, 8801 Macomb St., Grosse Ile, from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. For more information, email ginlc.education@gmail.com
MARSP/Wayne Downriver: Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel) is having a lunch/meeting on Thursday April 17. We will be meeting at Crystal Gardens in Southgate at noon. Guest speakers will be Rachel Otero and Joe D’Angelo from American House Senior Living. Cost: $20 in advance. NO WALK INS! Send money to: Downriver MARSP, PO Box 2406, Riverview, MI 48193 or pay electronically through Zelle or Venmo —downrivermarsp@gmail
Events
48th Annual Feast of St. Joseph Celebration: The Downriver Italian American Club will host the event on Sunday, March 23, at the Wyandotte Copeland Center, 2306 Fourth Street. The festivities begin at 2 p.m. and guests will be served a traditional Sicilian pasta and bean dish, accompanied by an orange and a bread roll.The meal will be blessed by a Catholic priest. A suggested donation of $20 per person will be accepted at the door, with all proceeds directly benefiting charities that assist children and families in need within the community. To ensure accurate food preparation, call ahead by contacting Leslie Lupo, president of the Downriver Italian American Club, at 734-282-2157.
Lego Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. March 24, 31, 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.
Textile Lab: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. March 25, 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.
Silent Book Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. March 26, 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 weekly 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. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Friends of the Library Meeting: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, is Monday, March 24 at 4:30 p.m. Join with this dedicated group of volunteers to enhance the library experience! New members are always welcome. If you’d like to receive an email reminder about the meeting, please register. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Spring Break Scavenger Hunt: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. March 25, from 3-5 p.m. Stop in the library from 3-5 p.m. to do a spring break scavenger and receive a cute bookmark or sticker once you finish! All ages, bookmarks and stickers are limited to one per child/teen. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
VIP Support Group: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. March 26, from noon-1 p.m. The VIP meeting is a monthly support group for people experiencing vision loss and their caregivers. Each month, we meet to discuss important topics and connect over shared concerns, with occasional speakers. Meet in person or join in remotely. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Super Smash Bros Tournament: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. March 26, from 4-6 p.m. Come battle it out and see who is the best at playing Super Smash Bros. We will provide the switch and keep track of the bracket, you just have to come and compete. This event is for grades 4 and up. We will have board games set up while you are waiting your turn to play. This event is intended for amateur players and is just for fun, we may not have everything unlocked on our Super Smash Bros game. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Yarniaks: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, Thursday, March 27 from 4-6 p.m. Crocheters, knitters, spinners and weavers of all skill levels and ages are invited to join us monthly. We will troubleshoot project issues, discuss techniques and methods, and just have an all-around good time. Supplies are not provided, so please make sure to bring your own. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
PBS Kids in the Neighborhood Presents – Clifford at the Library: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. March 27, from 4-5:30 p.m. Join a special Big Red Dog for stories, dancing, singing, and fun! Clifford will be at our library for an evening of fun to celebrate reading month, so come and have a chance to practice some reading with one of our favorite book characters. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Bark for Books: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. March 27, from 5-7 p.m. Celebrate reading month with our favorite furry friends. Read aloud to a trained therapy dog for 15 minutes. Children and teens can also use their 15 minutes to practice book reports or speeches for school, or whatever you think will build their confidence in their reading and speaking skills. There are 16 slots open to read or speak aloud to a therapy dog and registration is required. They love to hear all the stories and get all the pets, so call or stop in the library to sign up starting at 10 a.m. March 13. Registration Required. For more information and to register, call 734-287-4840.
Disney Movie Marathon: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. March 28, from 12-3:30 p.m. Looking for something to do during spring break? Come check out our movie marathon. At 12:15 we will be showing the classic Cinderella, we’ll have a 15-minute break, then we’ll begin our showing of Beauty and the Beast at 1:45. Popcorn and juice will be provided. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Bags for Benefit: Rotary Club of Southgate is sponsoring Bags for Benefit Corn Hole Tournament on Saturday, March 29, from 6-10 p.m. This event is hosted by the Downriver Family YMCA 16777 Northline Rd, Southgate. This is a family friendly event. There are 2 person teams, but you can register and be paired with someone if you don’t have a partner. There is a limit of 30 teams. Sponsorships are available for $200. Cash bar and complimentary snacks. Each ticket purchased includes the 1st drink ticket. There will be face painting and other activities for the family. We will also have competition for the serious players. Young, old, veteran or new players, everyone is welcome, and we promise a challenging event. There will be prizes for the top placed teams. The cost is $25 per person and $50 per team of two. All proceeds from this event will benefit Southgate Rotary and The Detroit-Downriver Student Film Consortium. Sponsorship and Registration details at https://www.southgaterotary.org or contact Paul Knott at pknott78@gmail.com.
Crafting Together: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. March 29, from 11 a.m. – noon. Monthly Crafting Together aimed to give parents and children the opportunity to use their creativity to create beautiful masterpieces and memories. As always crafts for all ages to come and enjoy. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Annual Lenten Dinners at St. Andre Bessette: The Dinners are served every Friday (March 28; April 4, 11), and Good Friday, April 18 from 2:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. or sold out. Dine in or carryout. Adult and children’s (1/2 of Adult Portion) Dinners: Shrimp, salmon patties, baked or fried cod, homemade macaroni & cheese and grilled cheese sandwiches on deli bread. Cost TBD. Dinners include a choice of one (1) of the following items with the main course: Baked Potato, French Fries, or Homemade Macaroni & Cheese. Also included will be Coleslaw and Bread & Butter. Call 313-482-9753 ext. 17 or 734-288-7996 (if busy keep trying) after 9 a.m., on Fridays during Lent (including Good Friday) to pre-order your Dine-In meal or Carry-out. You may also come into the Parish Center (Front Doors) during Lenten Dinner hours to place a dine in or carryout order. If you have a dietary restriction please contact 734-288-7996 and we will do our best to accommodate, so you and/or your family may enjoy our delicious Lenten Dinners. St Andre Bessette Parish Center is located at 4250 W. Jefferson Ave., Ecorse. (In the rear parking lot behind the church).
Spring Reading Challenge: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. March 1-31. March may still feel wintery, but our Spring Reading Challenge will make the season sunny! Our challenge runs March 1-31. All ages are welcome! Visit the library or our website for more information, https://taylor.lib.mi.us/spring/
Spring Craft Fair & Bake Sale: At St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 1325 Champaign, Lincoln Park,on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The crafters and vendors from southeast Michigan will offer items for your family and home, seasonal decor and gifts for Easter and Mothers’ Day. The women of St. Michael’s offer baked goods as well as snacks and lunches for purchase. A tin can raffle will be held for items donated by the crafters and vendors. There is no admission charge. However, attendees bringing food items for our blessing box will receive a free raffle ticket. All floors are accessible by elevator. Tables are still available. For more information, contact Claudia Horne at ckhorne5483@sbcglobal.net
Animals in Spring: Hosted by the Grosse Ile Nature Land Conservancy, from 1-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 6 at Meridian Woods, across from Meridian Elementary School, Grosse Ile. Everybody WAKE UP! Spring is in the air and many of our animal friends are on the move. What have animals been doing over the winter and what are they doing right now as we approach summertime? Let’s talk about Animals in Spring. For more information, email ginlc.education@gmail.com
Deadline to Submit 2025 Bruce Jones Scholarship Applications (April 7): Sponsored by the Grosse Ile Nature Land Conservancy. High School seniors on Grosse Ile can apply for this scholarship by writing about their experiences working to protect our natural environment. Now is the perfect time for your high school student to complete some community service hours to protect our natural environment and then write about the experiences on the scholarship application. The deadline is Monday, April 7. Grosse Ile High School seniors should contact the Groose Ile High School Counseling Office for information, application form, and submission. Grosse Ile residents graduating from other high schools should email the application to info@ginlc.org. The application and more information can be found at www.ginlc.org
Children’s Easter Basket Sale: Our Lady of the Scapular Parish Hall, 2609 10th St., Wyandotte. Buy one for someone special or ALMSGIVING, sponsor a child/children in need with an Easter Basket. All sponsored baskets go to MiMi’s Mission who strives to help those in need. Baskets available on Fridays of Lent, from 2-6 p.m. Cost, $10. To sponsor online, ourladyofthescapular.org. For more information, call 734-284-9135.
Lenten Dinners at Our Lady of the Scapular Parish Hall: 2609 10th St., Wyandotte. Every Friday in Lent (2-6 p.m.) and Good Friday (1-6 p.m.). Featuring cod & shrimp dinners, $10-$14. Soup, Polish Dill Pickle prepared by Fr. Mark Borkowski, $3. Potato Pancakes, $5. Pierogi, potato cheddar or sweet cheese, $1. For more information, call 734-284-9135 or visit ourladyofthescapular.org
Creepy Crawlies: Sponsored by the Grosse Ile Nature Land Conservancy at the Grosse Ile Bird Sanctuary, Open Space Near Horsemill Rd. & Thorofare Rd. Intersection, from 1-2:30 p.m., on Saturday, May 3. Why are we so afraid of bugs? From spiders to cockroaches to mosquitos to pill bugs…it seems like nobody likes the trillions of insects that are necessary for life on Planet Earth. We will take a look at a few of everyone’s least favorites. For more information, email ginlc.education@gmail.com
Ongoing community events
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.
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. For more information, call 734-654-9281.
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 follow the letter A on the wall signs to the Allan elevator to the second floor. From the elevator exit, turn left and then immediately turn right and 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.
