What's on: Michigan
1/11/2006Ida
t●●Monroe Conservation District meeting and pancake and sausage supper, 6-6:45 p.m. Jan. 26 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Community Center, 1920 Lewis Ave. Cost is $5, children 11 years and under free. Business meeting, award presentation, and program follows. Information: 734-241-7755.
Erie
t●Technology open house 6-8 p.m. Jan. 18 at Erie Branch Library, 2065 Erie Rd. Visit the Monroe County Library System mobile computer lab. A technology trainer will answer questions about computer classes offered by the library, there will also be a demonstration of the library's calendar feature. Information: 734-848-4420.
Luna Pier
t●●Book club meets 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Rasey Memorial Branch Library, 4349 Oak St. The Green Mile by Stephen King discussed, movie shown at 8 p.m. Information: 734-848-4572.
Monroe
t●Fine Friendly First Friday in the Monroe County Library System. On the first Friday each month, all fines for overdue materials are forgiven for a donation, providing the outstanding materials are returned. The contribution benefits a charity.
t●Wordsmiths meet 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of the month at Ellis Reference and Information Center, 3700 South Custer Rd. Everyone welcome. Information: 734-241-5277 or 800-462-2050.
t●Tax tips 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Dorsch Memorial Branch Library, 18 East First St. Pat Pitcher Tax Service director from H&R Block offers tips for individuals and small businesses. Information: 734-241-7878.
t●Senior Moments-level one, 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 17, at Vivian Branch Library, 2664 Vivian Rd. Program for senior citizen with little or no experience with computers. Participants will learn to use a mouse, computer vocabulary, and Paint software. Information: 734-241-1430.
t●Military support group of the American Red Cross is open to families with an active duty family member in any of the armed forces. Meetings are held at the American Red Cross, 1645 North Dixie Hwy. Free. Information: 734-289-1481, ext. 25.
t●"Four on the Floor: Blues Songwriters in the Round Concert" 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at Monroe County Community College Myer Theater, 1555 South Raisinville Rd. Concert features Guy Davis, Ellis Hooks, EG Kight, and Rev. Robert B. Jones. Free to the public, first come, first seated. Annual concert is part of the Black History Month Blues series. Information: 734-241-5277.
t●"4 on the Floor" afterglow concert and jam 10 p.m. Feb. 4 at McGeady's Town Pub, 39 South Monroe. Concert features Soul Kitchen, one of the region's most popular blues-soul-R&B band.
t●Civil War series continues 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at Ellis Reference and Information Center, 3700 South Custer Rd. Dr. Bush presents historical background into the lives of POWs at Johnson's Island Civil War Prison. Call: 734-241-5277.
t●Monday night study group for students, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Navarre Branch Library, 1135 East Second St. Access the Internet, Microsoft programs, reference materials, and homework helpers.
Petersburg
t●Homework Helpers offers help with homework for an hour after school on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Summerfield Petersburg Branch Library, 60 East Center St. Information: 734-279-1025.
Temperance
t●Tax tips offered 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Rd. Pat Pitcher Tax Service director from H&R Block offers tips for individuals and small businesses. Information: 734-847-6747.
t●Souper Bowl party, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Rd. Participants are asked to bring a Crock-pot of their favorite soup and the recipe to share. The collection of recipes will be printed in 2006. Super Bowl history, trivia, and memorable moments shared. Information: 734-847-6747.
t●Ladies' Tea 11 a.m. Feb. 4 at Crossroads Community Church, 1590 West Temperance Rd. Ladies 8 years and older can enjoy tea, treats and a "hilarious" fashion show. $5 per person. Information: 734-847-4135.