Community Bulletin Board
Dec. 3, 2019 PLYMOUTH VOICE.
Plymouth Michigan News
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Information about current events in and around the Plymouth, Northville and Canton area.
Christmas at The Penn Theater
The Polar Express– Dec. 21, 22
A Christmas Story (1983) – December 19, 20
Plymouth, Michigan: A Rich History– December 26 – SOLD OUT
Judy– December 27, 28, 29
Wayne County Lightfest
The Wayne County Annual Lightfest has returned for the holiday season and will be open through Tuesday, Dec. 31. The display will be closed only on Christmas Day.
The 5-mile lightfest drive offers colorful displays and at the end, visitors can stop and visit Santa’s Shelter for refreshments and photos.
For more information, call (734) 261- 1990. The fee to drive through the spectac- ular display is $5 per vehicle.
On Dec. 10 and 17, visitors can donate a new unwrapped toy in lieu of paying the entrance fee.
Butterfly Ball returns
A Valentine’s Day tradition returns to Canton Township Feb. 7 and 8 with the Butterfly Ball at the Summit on the Park.
The event offers a unique experience and dads and daughters can enjoy an evening of dancing, refreshments, a spe- cial butterfly souvenir, and the highly anticipated- balloon drop that caps off the festivities.
Choose from three dances: 6 p.m. Feb. 7 or 2 or 6 p.m. Feb. 8. All three dances will again take place in the Summit gymnasi- um this year.
Ticket sales will end Feb. 1.. Tickets are $11 for residents and $14 for non-resi- dents. Dads and daughters, regardless of age, are required to purchase a ticket to attend. This annual event has sold out in the past, so early ticket purchase is advised, organizers said.
For more information, call 734/394- 5460.
7th Annual Living Nativity
Experience the awe that the shepherds felt many Christmases ago as they heard the familiar words, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people,” as the Lake Pointe Bible Church hosts a no cost Living Nativity from 5-7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21 at 42150 Schoolcraft in Plymouth. Be a part of a live manger scene reenactment. Visitors can offer gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh alongside the wise men, warm themselves by the fire, and enjoy complimentary refreshments during the interactive, family friendly event. Christmas carols will be sung at the conclusion of the evening. The living nativity will proceed rain or shine. Parking is available in the rear lot. Overflow parking is available across the street at the Plymouth Senior Station, 42375 Schoolcraft.
Country Garden Club to meet
Members of the Country Garden Club of Northville will meet at 11 a.m. Jan. 8 at Ward Church, 40000 Six Mile Road in Northville.
The speaker for the meeting will be Cheryl English who will discuss the Autumn Jewels. Light snacks will be served. For more information, call (248) 202-1518.
Blues @ The Elks takes place from 7 until 10 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge #325 in partnership with the Detroit Blues Society (www.detroitbluessociety.org). There is a $5 donation at the door and dancing is encouraged.
The Kathleen Murray Band will perform Jan. 14. Joining Murray with vocals is Mike Ferencz on guitar, Craig Scott on bass, Bob Bowman on drums and Evan Mercer on keyboard.
The Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge 325 is located at 41700 Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth. For more information, call (734) 453-1780 or visit www.plyaa325.com.
Jazz performance planned
Jazz @ The Elks take place from 7 until 9:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge 325. There is a $10 donation at the door which includes hors d’oeuvres.
Pete Siers Organic Roots will perform Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Siers will be on drums, Duncan MacMillan on organ, Steve Wood on sax, and Matt LaRusso on guitar.
The Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge 325 is located at 41700 Ann Arbor Road. For more information, call (734) 453-1780 or visit www.plyaa325.com or email
jazzattheelks@gmail.com.
Garden Club meets
Members of the Country Garden Club of Northville will meet at 11 a.m. Jan. 8 at Ward Church, 40000 Six Mile Road in Northville.
The speaker for the meeting will be Cheryl English who will discuss the Autumn Jewels. Light snacks will be served.
For more information, call (248) 202-1518.
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