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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
Creative Art Society 36th Art Ambience Show & Sale: This juried art show features talent from the Downriver area and runs, from noon to 4 p.m., on April 25-27 at the Woodhaven Community Center, 23101 Hall Road. Opening reception is Friday, April 25 at 6 p.m. with musical guest Audra Baas, a classically trained pianist. Art Demonstrations by MaryJo Caruana, Mick Mastal, Maureen Cassidy Keast, John Vassallo and Mona Whitaker, from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26.Everything from sculpture, oil painting, ceramics, photography, acrylic painting, alcohol ink, pastels, fiber arts, and watercolor painting will be represented. The mission of Art Ambience is to enhance the image of our community as a growing cultural area and encourage the recognition of Downriver area artists. For more information, contact Maureen Keast at 734-777-6109 or visit creativeartsociety.org .
Petunia Seed Sale: Lincoln Park Preservation Alliance will hold a Petunia Seed Sale on Saturday, April 26, from 2–6 p.m., in the parking lot of the Lincoln Park Historical Museum, 1335 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park. Petunia has been the city flower since Monday, Feb. 6, 1939, when the Lincoln Park mayor and city council passed a resolution to adopt the Petunia as the city flower at the request of the Lincoln Park Woman’s Club. Seed packets, $5 each or five packets for $20. The seed packets, part of the Antique Series by The Page Seed Company, will generate flowers that bloom in a colorful mixture of white, pink, salmon-scarlet, dark blue, azure blue, and rose. The nonprofit will hold a “Best Petunia Garden” contest this summer. For more information, email info@lppreservation.org or call 313-598-3137.
Roaring Twenties Dinner Dance: Will be hosted by the Lincoln Park Historical Society & Museum celebrating the Centenary of the City of Lincoln Park:1925-2025, from 6-9 p.m. on May 8. Held at the Lincoln Park High School cafeteria. Featured is a catered dinner, a live musical performance, and dancing. Performing that evening will be the “The Dawn Giblin Quintet” renowned for its period stylings. A contest with prizes for “Best Dressed Woman and Man” in the styles of the 1920s will be held. The Dawn Giblin Quintet is inspired by the interplay between vocalists and small groups of the 1920s & 30s. Auctions and raffle baskets. $40 per person; or $30 for historical society members. Tickets are available now at the Historical Society and Museum by calling 313-386-3137, or at lpmuseum@gmail.com. Instructions for online payments are also available. For more information, visit lphistorical.org/
Golf Outings: Southgate American Legion and Sons of Legion 478 is holding its 5th annual Golf Outing at Wesburn Golf and Country Club, 5617 South Huron River Drive, South Rockwood, MI 48179, on May 17, with a 2 p.m. shotgun start. Hole Sign Sponsors $100, $75 per golfer, $300 per team. Buffet dinner after golf at Wesburn Golf Course. Dinner for non golfers is $30. The registration deadline is May 11. Must be paid in full. Send checks to Sons of the American Legion, 18700 Northline Road Southgate, MI 48195. For more information, contact Norm Loveday 734-775-8616 or Steve Askew 734-558-2649.
A Fashion Garden: A fundraiser to support community service projects of the Grosse Ile. Garden Club Fashions presented by Traffic Jam of Wyandotte, Tuesday, May 20. Doors open at noon, at the Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club Corner of Meridian and Parkway, 9339 Bellevue. Grosse Ile. Tickets are $50. Door prizes and lunch included. For tickets and information, contact Gloria Florin at 734-560-6858.
Events
Free Lunch and Prayer Events: Sponsored by First Fruits Living Ministries at Runner for Christ 27085 W Outer Drive, Ecorse. The events take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday or each month through November. Free bag lunch, bibles, prayer and toiletries – while supplies last. For more information, contact Minister LaChelle Anderson (aka Sister Shelli) 313-355-2746 or visit freelunchandprayer.org
Hooks & Needles: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 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.
Earth Day Celebration: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 21, from 6-7 p.m. Come help celebrate Earth Day with some fun crafts, games, snacks, and everything in-between. For ages 5-17. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Spring Craft Exchange: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 21, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Drop off your old craft materials, check out what others drop off, and maybe bring something new (to you) home. Even if you don’t have anything to exchange, you are more than welcome to attend and take things home with you. All materials dropped off ahead of time will be ready to peruse as soon as the library opens, but feel free to stop in and drop off more throughout the day. Any materials not taken by the end of the night will be discarded. Items may be dropped off ahead of time starting Wednesday, April 14, 2025. For a list of acceptable materials call 734-287-4840.
Oriole Talk: Sponsored by the Grosse Ile Nature Land Conservancy, at the John C Jackson Resource Center, 8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile, from 6-7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 22. Join Phil and Therese Barraco, owners of Wild Birds Unlimited of Woodhaven, for an educational event about all things Oriole. Learn about the types of Orioles in the U.S., their migration cycle, their nesting behavior, and how to attract them to your yard. For more information, email ginlc.education@gmail.com
Baby & Toddler Free Play: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 22, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Bring your babies and toddlers for a time of unstructured free play. Babies and toddlers can play with one another while caregivers can socialize as well! For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Story Times: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte. Babytime/Toddler is April 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 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.
Textile Lab: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 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.
Earth Day Terrariums: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte Tuesday, April 22 at 5 p.m. Come celebrate Earth Day at the Bacon Library with some easy to make terrariums! We will be using recycled 2-liter bottles as the base of our terrariums. All Terrarium supplies will be provided by the library. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
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
Concert Benefit: Shinyheadmusic.com Rock School and DFMartin & Co. will perform a benefit concert for Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center (DYPAC) on Wednesday, April 23, the original spiritual alt-country & rock group will perform a set of original songs and covers at the DYPAC Trenton Theater. Also performing will be Alyse Lyph, who will perform classic alternative rock by Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, Pearl Jam, and more. General Admission tickets are $10 at the door and will benefit DYPAC. Doors open at 7 p.m. More information at ShinyHeadMusic.com
Silent Book Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 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.
VIP Support Group: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 23, 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.
Read & Respond to Poetry: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 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.
3D Printing & Design Club: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, Thursday, April 24 at 5 p.m. Come discuss 3D design and learn how to create your own designs with Tinkercad! We will be discussing 3D design, creating monthly 3D designs based on the month’s theme, and 3D printing! April’s theme will be Office Supplies. We have eight laptops for club use, but bringing in your own laptop is allowed as well. Registration Required. For more information, call 734-246-8357.
Yarniaks: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, Thursday, April 24 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.
Henry Ford Health’s 2025 Healthy Heart Screening Event: Saturday, April 26, from 7-11 a.m., at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. Participants receive a free whole heart checkup, including an electrocardiogram (EKG) — all at no cost to them. Other free screenings include blood pressure, BMI, and blood glucose. Patients will receive results that day and meet one-on-one with a doctor. There will also be a stroke assessment and information on weight loss, diet, and nutrition.
EGGstra Special Crafting Together: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 26, from 1-2 p.m. 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.
Grosse Ile All Island Clean Up: Sponsored by the Grosse Ile Nature Land Conservancy, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday April 26. (Rain Date May 3). Meet us at VFW on Macomb, Grosse Ile. Those of you who wish to volunteer with GINLC should meet at John C. Jackson Resource Center. Join the Kiwanis Club of Grosse Ile for our annual Island Cleanup. Help us beautify our community by volunteering to clean designated areas across the island. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back, connect with neighbors, and make a real difference. Come out, lend a hand, and help keep Grosse Ile beautiful. For more information, email ginlc.education@gmail.com
Convention of States Action: From 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26 at the Taylor Community Library 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor. Discussion about our current National Dilemma and a Constitutional Solution to the problem, which is the calling of a Convention of the States. No cost. For more information, call John Phillips at 734-819-0048 or email john.h.phillips@cosaction.com
Earth Day Celebration: Sponsored by the Grosse Ile Nature Land Conservancy at the John C Jackson Resource Center, 8801 Macomb St. Grosse Ile, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 27. Join us in celebrating Earth Day with inspiring guest speakers and more. Engage with experts on sustainability, recycling, and native plant benefits. Current Speakers: Victoria Czapski (Priority Waste) – Sustainability, waste reduction & recycling; Natalie Cypher (Wild Ones Wayne County) – The benefits of native plants in landscaping; More speakers to be announced soon. Extras: Take-home crafts for attendees. Raffle: Attend a presentation for a chance to win a GINLC short-sleeve shirt. For more information, email ginlc.education@gmail.com
Lego Club – Dress Like a Superhero Day: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 28, from 6-7 p.m. Celebrate National Dress Like A Superhero Day at Lego club and come in costume while building those fantastic creations there may even be some cool photo opts. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Friends of the Library Meeting: At the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, Monday, April 28 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.
Lego Club: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 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.
Spring Teen Craft: Taylor Community Library, Taylor. April 30, from 5-6 p.m. Ages 12-17 are welcome to join us for our Teen craft hour. We will have supplies for various crafts set up so teens can choose how they want to express their creativity. We’ll have stuff to make flower mason jar lanterns, tissue paper flowers, teen-level coloring sheets, and more. For more information, call 734-287-4840.
Annual Indoor Flea Market: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 19109 Craig Street, New Boston, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday May 1 and Friday May 2, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday May 3. For more information, call the church office at 734-753-9048.
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
Golf Outing Fundraiser: Downriver Soroptimists will host its third golf-outing fundraiser, a four-person shotgun scramble, on June 7, at Wesburn Golf & Country Club, 5617 S. Huron River, in South Rockwood. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and tee-time will start at 8 a.m. Cost: $100 per person, which includes the greens fee, catered lunch, and door prizes. A variety of raffles, gift baskets and gift cards, 50/50 raffles, and prizes are also a part of the event. Funds go to educational scholarships and community service projects. Pre-register at https://formsmarts.com/form246i. The group is looking for $100 hole sponsorships that includes a customized sign at the sponsored hole, social media recognition shared by our club and its members, inclusion of your logo and a mention in the event program, and acknowledgment during announcements on the day of the event. Visit: https://formsmarts.com/form/29v9.
Calling All Crafters & Vendors: St. John UCC Craft & Bake Sale – 2744 4th St. (corner 4th & Chestnut) Wyandotte. Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost $35 for 1 table or $65 for 2 tables. For more information or to register a table, contact Sue at 734-558-7559.
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 Allen 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.
