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TAYLOR — Police are investigating the carjacking and attempted kidnapping of an 86-year-old woman about 12:30 p.m. last Sunday near Southland Center.   A man approached the woman as she attempted to get into her white 2008 Mercury Milan after shopping. Police said he struck her in the back of the head with a chrome pistol and told her to move over because she was going with him.   The woman tried to get out through the passenger door and struggled with the man before finally exiting the car and falling on the … [Read more...] about Police seeking carjacker

TAYLOR — The city’s new “green” Web site will go live on St. Patrick’s Day, the greenest day of the year.   The site, www.MyGreenTaylor.com, debuts at noon Tuesday. It touts the city’s many environmentally friendly advancements and provides links for residents and businesses interested in following suit.   Officials say Taylor has been recognized as one of the greenest cities in Michigan and has won several awards for its achievements. The Web site sheds light on the city’s use of alternative fuel vehicles, advancements … [Read more...] about Green city Web site goes live St. Patrick’s Day

TAYLOR — The Perfect Pitcher Sports Club,12900 Beech Daly just north of Northline Road, will hold $5 weekly all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinners from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday to raise money for the Junior League World Series.   Chip Pepitone, the club’s disc jockey and kitchen manager, said the business was seeking to get more involved in the community and decided the Junior League World Series was a perfect candidate for fundraising efforts.   The series features the best teams of 13- and 14-year-olds from around … [Read more...] about Weekly spaghetti dinner supports baseball Series

TAYLOR — A Youth Ministries bowling fundraiser will be held at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Road, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Check-in is at 2 p.m.   Admission costs $12 per person for ages 17 and younger, $15 for ages 18 and older. Shoe rental cost 99 cents. The price includes two hours of nine-pin, no-tap bowling, pizza and pop.   For more information call Gabriel Parker at (313) 539-3032 or Skore Lanes at (313) 291-6220. … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to benefit Youth Ministries

TAYLOR — A bowling fundraiser for the Taylor Northeast Little League will be held at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Road, at 9:15 p.m. Saturday. Check-in is at 8 p.m.   Admission costs $20 per person and includes shoe rental. The price includes three games of nine-pin, no-tap bowling and pizza.   For more information call (734) 425-2558 or Skore Lanes at (313) 291-6220. … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to benefit Little League

TAYLOR — Tickets are on sale for the third annual Big Band Ball, set for March 21 at the Grecian Center, 16300 Dix-Toledo Road, Southgate.   The event, a benefit for the Taylor Friends of the Arts, is presented by the Taylor Cultural Arts Commission. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.   Dancing to the big band music of Larry Huntington and the Skyliners is scheduled for 7:30 to 11 p.m.   A cash bar will be open from 6 to 10:30 p.m. A dinner performance by Girls’ Night Out is scheduled for 6 to … [Read more...] about Big Band Ball benefits the arts in Taylor

TAYLOR — A bowling fundraiser for Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Post 78 will be held at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Road, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Check-in is at 2 p.m.   Admission costs $20 per person and includes shoe rental. The price includes three games of nine-pin, no-tap bowling and pizza.   For more information call Kay Bittner at (313) 505-5820 or Skore Lanes at (313) 291-6220. … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to benefit VFW auxiliary

TAYLOR — Police Cpl. Joel Pinnegar has started collecting old cell phones as part of an effort that will send prepaid calling cards to U.S. troops stationed overseas.   Pinnegar has set up a collection box inside the police station, 23515 Goddard Road, just east of City Hall. All phones collected will be forwarded to the organizers of Cell Phones for Soldiers.   The phones then are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each donated phone — enough to provide an hour of talk time for soldiers … [Read more...] about Old cell phones will lead to free prepaid calling cards for troops

TAYLOR — Members of Mayor Cameron Priebe’s Youth Advisory Council are inviting students in grades seven through 12 to attend a Detroit Pistons game on March 29 at the Palace of Auburn Hills.   Tickets must be purchased by March 20 at the Parks and Recreation Office, 22805 Goddard Road. For $40, each attendee receives a ticket to the game against the Philadelphia 76ers, a ride to the Palace on a Trinity bus, a Pistons duffel bag and the opportunity to sit in VIP seats during the home team’s warm-up.   The game starts at 6 … [Read more...] about City youth group sponsors Pistons outing

TAYLOR — Tickets are on sale for five performances by the Taylor Youth Theater of “Willy Wonka Junior.”   The show is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 27 and 28 and April 3 and 4 and at 3 p.m. April 5 at the Sheridan Community Center, 12111 Pardee Road.   Tickets are available at the Department of Golf, Parks and Recreation office, 22805 Goddard Road, and cost $8; $6 for students and seniors. Tickets also will be available at the Community Center starting one hour before showtime.   Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Junior” … [Read more...] about Tickets now on sale for ‘Wonka’