What's on: Michigan

3/23/2005

Erie

t●Bingo every Sunday at VFW Post 3925, 1944 East Erie. Lightning at 6:30 p.m.; regular at 8 p.m. Snacks, desserts, beverages for sale. Must be 18 years old. Information: 734-848-6375.

Frenchtown Twp.

t●Around the world and back again, 10 a.m. March 30, Frenchtown-Dixie Branch Library, 2881 Nadeau Rd. Storyteller Judy Sima combines folk, traditional, and modern tales with humor, songs, props and audience participation. Information: 734-289-1035.

Ida

t●Puppet show 1 p.m. March 30, Ida Branch Library, 3016 Lewis. All ages invited to join Joyce Davis and her puppets. Information: 734-269-2191.

t●Bedford Alumni reverse raffle April 30 at 6:30 p.m. Dusseau Hall, 12200 Lewis Ave. $60 includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner, refreshments. Benefits the Bedford Community Stadium. Tickets: 734-854-3101.

Monroe

t●Fine Friendly Fridays when Monroe County Library System patrons can return overdue books for a $1 donation. March contributions help the Red Cross tsunami relief efforts. Information: 734-241-5277.

t●Dorsch book club meets 7 p.m. March 30, Dorsch Memorial Branch Library, 18 East First St. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown will be discussed. New members welcome. Information: 734-241-7878.

t●Tip Top the clown visits 10 a.m. March 31, Vivian Branch Library, 2664 Vivian Rd. Tip Top entertains with his storytelling and clowning around. Information: 734-241-1430.

t●Celebrate Children 2005 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9 at Frenchtown Square Mall, 2121 North Monroe St. Free activities for children and families. Hands-on projects, puppets, community agencies, food, entertainment.

t Be Their Hero Koffee Klub at 7:45 a.m. April 29, breakfast and program 'The 10 Commitments: Parenting With Purpose'. Monroe County Intermediate School District, Professional Development Center River Raisin Rooms, 1101 South Raisinville. Reserve by April 2 by calling the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce.

Petersburg

t●Basic computer skills workshop 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30, Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library, 60 East Center St. Computer assistance available at the library Wednesdays. Evening assistance available by appointment. Information: 734-279-1025.

Samaria

t●Rummage and bake sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 7, and 9 a.m.-noon April 8 at Grace U.M. Church, 1463 West Samaria. Final day bag sale, $1.

Temperance

t●Used books, audios, videos needed for annual sale to be held April 15-17 at the Bedford branch library, 8575 Jackman. Information: 734-847-6747.

t●Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Bedford Branch Library. Open to all ages and skill levels. Players may trade cards. Information: 734-847-6747.

t●Gardening at 7 p.m. March 30, Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman. Information on gardening resources, master gardener program, and local gardening clubs.

t●Sunday story station, 1 p.m. April 3, Bedford Branch Library. All ages welcome to join children's librarian Shannen McMahon for stories, songs. Information: 734-847-6747.

t●Who will make decisions for you when you cannot? Program by Northwest Ohio Hospice and Gift of Life Organ Donation, 10 a.m. -noon April 2 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Sterns and Jackman roads. Register: 734-847-8275.

t●Historical Society of Bedford, 7 p.m. April 4, Bedford branch library, 8575 Jackman. Open to all. Information: 734-847-0922.