What's on: Michigan

5/25/2005

Erie

t●Family storytime, 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Erie branch library, 2065 Erie Rd. For children of all ages. Complex books and activities may be introduced to encourage participation by school-aged children. Information: 734-848-4420.

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

t●Family summer swim and instructional programs June 6 to July 22, Mason High School, 2400 Lakeside Rd. Two evening sessions for families; instructional sessions begin June 13 and July 5. Must register. Information: 734-848-9300.

Frenchtown Twp.

t●Play Group for ages 18 months to 4 years, 10 a.m. May 31 at Frenchtown-Dixie branch library, 2881 Nadeau Rd. Enjoy a morning of toys, games and books. Information: 734-289-1035.

Luna Pier

t●LapTot storytime for toddlers 18 months to 3 years, 2:30 p.m. May 31 at Rasey Memorial branch library, 4349 Oak St. Developmentally appropriate activities in small groups and one-on-one. Adult must attend with each child. Must register: 734-848-4572.

Monroe

t●Senior Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, River Raisin Conference Center, 1101 South Raisinville Rd. Learn about free tuition opportunities at Monroe County Community College; volunteer opportunities; services offered by the library system and the health department. Refreshments and parking for senior citizens of Monroe County.

t●Virtual garden class 1-2:30 p.m. May 31, Blue Bush branch library, 2210 Blue Bush Rd. Learn to design a new garden or re-design an existing garden. Bring dimensions of future or present garden. Information: 734-242-4085.

t● Online library catalog from home class, 3-5 p.m. May 31, Blue Bush branch library. Learn how to search library's holdings for books, e-books, digital records, images, periodicals. Information: 734-242-4085.

t●Rumble By the River truck show, registration and vendor set-up begins at noon July 15, judging begins at 10 a.m. July 16 with a light cruise at 9 p.m. Proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of southeast Michigan. Information: 734-269-2799.

Petersburg

t Balancing depression and life, 7-9 p.m. June 2, Summerfield-Petersburg branch library, 60 East Center St. Karen Beck discusses how to balance family and illness through counseling and medicine. Information: 734-279-1025.

t●Scrapbooking 5 p.m. to midnight June 3, Summerfield-Petersburg branch library, 60 East Center St. Join Jennifer Breitner for an evening of fun and creativity. Beginner should bring at least five photos. Assistance provided. Bring supplies. Details: 734-279-1025.

Temperance

t●Swiss steak dinner 4-7 p.m. tomorrow, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2843 West Sterns Rd. Adults $8; ages 4-6, $3; under ages 3 free. Details: 734-856-1461.

t●Mother Goose on the Loose 6:30 p.m. June 2, Bedford branch library, 8575 Jackman Rd. Babies between 1 and 18 months old invited to bring their "blankies" and their favorite adult for a program of songs, games, and stories, siblings also welcome. Information: 734-847-6747.

t●Microsoft Office day 9 a.m. to noon June 4, Bedford branch library, 8575 Jackman Rd. Drop-in sessions for questions and exercises in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint or Access. Information: 734-847-6747.

t●Historical Society of Bedford meets, 7 p.m. June 6 at Bedford branch library, 8575 Jackman Rd. Program on a newspaper's coverage of community news in the 1800s. Open to the public. Information: 734-847-0922.