What's on: Michigan
11/9/2005Bedford Twp.
t●Children's author Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, visits 4 p.m. Saturday at Bedford branch library, 8575 Jackman Rd. She will read from her book The Far-Flung Adventures of Homer the Hummer. Information: 734-847-6747. Bedford Writers Group meets 1 p.m. Wednesday at the library.
t●Classic movie, 1 p.m. Nov. 15, at Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Rd. Watch the 1934 Academy Award winning movie It Happened One Night. Information: 734-847-6747.
Blissfield
t Yuletide festival, Nov. 11-13. Santa parade and tree lighting, 7 p.m., Nov. 11. Live entertainment, chili cook-off, cookie decorating contest for children, train rides, drawings, gift certificates, shopping.Information: 1-888-68-BLISS.
t●Trains at Christmas display, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12-13, Nov. 19-20, Dec. 11-12 and 17-18. Display by the Blissfield Model Railroad Club is open to all ages. Free. Information: 517-486-3642.
Dundee
t●"I Love To Write" competition, 3 p.m. Nov. 15, Dundee Branch Library, 144 East Main St. Writing contest for all middle school students, in observance of National I Love to Write Day. Prizes awarded. Call for details: 734-529-3310.
Erie
t●Poetry Slammin', 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Erie Branch Library, 2065 Erie Rd. Performance poet Karrie Waarala emcees and presents some of her own poems. Performers and listeners welcome. Prizes to the top three poets. Information: 734-848-4420.
t●Thanksgiving crafts 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday at Erie branch library, 2065 Erie Rd. Make turkey crafts for Thanksgiving.
Lambertville
t●Low cost Life Line screening for stroke, Monday at Lambertville United Methodist Church, 8165 Douglas Rd. Appointments begin 9 a.m. Call 1-800-449-2281 for an appointment.
Luna Pier
t●Thanksgiving crafts, 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Rasey Memorial Branch Library, 4349 Oak St. Drop in to make turkey crafts. Information: 734-848-4572.
t●●Book club meets 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Rasey Memorial Branch Library, 4349 Oak St. Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson will be discussed, movie shown at 8 p.m. The Ghost Closet booksigning 6-8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the library. Author Tom Treece will sign books. Information: 734-848-4572.
t●Feather party, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Luna Pier Fire Hall, 4268 Luna Pier Rd. Cost, $20, includes six cards and lunch. Door prizes, special bingos, smoking and non-smoking sections. Benefits the fire department. Call 734-848-6664.
Maybee
t●Paul McCormack and his classroom critters visit 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Maybee branch library, 9060 Raisin St. Up-close look at a variety of live animals.
Monroe
t●Meet the Artist, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Dorsch Memorial Branch Library, 18 East First St. Diana McCracken displays landscape, floral and wildlife paintings this month. Information: 734-241-7878.
t●Fantasy of Trees 3-9 p.m. Nov. 11 and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 12 with gala from 7-11 p.m. at Mercy Memorial Hospital. View professionally decorated trees. Information: 734-240-4488.
t●Writers on the River, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Ellis Reference and Information Center, 3700 South Custer Rd. Authors sign their books. Information: 734-241-5277.
t●National Storytelling Network rep visits 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at Dorsch Memorial branch library, 18 East First St. Judy Sima talks about the advantages of membership in the organization and attending its statewide and regional conferences. She signs copies of her book, Raising Voices: Creating Youth Storytelling Groups and Troupes. Information: 734-241-7878.
Ottawa Lake
t●Music jam 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 and Dec. 10, Zion Lutheran Church, 8307 Memorial Hwy. (Old US 223). Traditional music acoustical instruments. Players needed. Call Darrell, 419-654-0426.
Petersburg
t●Make your own Christmas card, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library, 60 East Center St. Stampin-Up! consultant Shanda Krausse demonstrates how to make a variety of holiday cards. Call to register: 734-279-1025.