What's on: Michigan
10/5/2005Blissfield
t●Cruise On In 5-8 p.m. Oct. 13 on South Lane Street. The street will be closed for live music and entertaiment for all ages. Antique stores, restaurants and shops open for shopping, dining and enjoying the evening. Information: 517-486-3642.
Erie
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.
t●American Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2238 Manhattan. Information: 734-848-6375.
Frenchtown Twp.
t Wrappin' with Mummies for children ages 7 and up to learn the who, what, when, where and whys of mummies, 7 p.m. tomorrow at Frenchtown-Dixie Branch Library, 2881 Nadeau Rd.
t●Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Frenchtown-Dixie Branch Library, 2881 Nadeau Rd. The Three Junes by Julia Glass will be discussed. All readers welcome. Information: 734-289-1035.
Ida
t Scarecrow Decorating Contest at the Harvest Festival Craft Show at Prince of Peace Church, 1920 Lewis Ave. on Saturday. Judging at noon; scarecrows will decorate the downtown area for Halloween. Maximum size is 6 feet tall. Contest is open to anyone. Information: 734-269-2963 or leave a message at 734-269-6017.
t●Marching Band Show 7 p.m. Saturday at Ida High School. Parade of bands with four area high schools and one home school band will present a half time show. $4.
Monroe
t●Achieving Financial Freedom workshop to address the topics of personal debt, budget and financial plans at the Ellis Reference & Information Center, 3700 South Custer Rd., 7 p.m. today.
t●Ancestors, PBS drama series for beginning genealogists, Episodes one and two shown at 10 a.m. Friday at Ellis Reference and Information Center, 3700 South Custer Rd. Discussion follows. Episodes three and four 7 p.m. Wednesday, and 10 a.m. Oct. 14. Intended for beginning genealogists or family historians who wish to refresh their skills. Information: 734-241-5277.
t●Ginkgo leaf prediction contest: he ginkgo tree drops most of its leaves in a single day. Guess the exact day. Guesses accepted through Oct. 20 at Dorsch Memorial branch library, 18 East First St.
Ottawa Lake
t●Music Jam starting 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Nov. 12, and Dec. 10, Zion Lutheran Church, 8307 Memoria Hwy. (Old US 223). Traditional music acoustical instruments. Players needed. Information: Darrell Gilliland, 419-654-0426.
Samaria
t●Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Grace United Methodist Church,1463 West Samaria Rd. Lunch includes sloppy joes, soups, and pie. There will be crafts, bake sale, fresh vegetables, speciality food, and Granny's Attic.
Temperance
t St. Anthony Rummage Sale continues today, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Today is bag day, to be held at Kenna Hall, 4607 St. Anthony Rd. Information: 734-847-1143.
t●Roast beef dinner and dance, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, American Legion 514 at 11601 Lewis Ave. $12.50 per person.
t Transition Expo at Bedford Township Library, 8575 Jackman Rd., 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. Learn about available options for people with disabilities. Representatives from many local and regional agencies will explain services and resources. Free, designed to help people with disabilities, their parents, and family members as they make life choices for the future. Information: 734-242-5799 ext. 1868.