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TAYLOR — Anyone who’s frustrated by the increasing cost of fresh produce or looking to stretch their food budget dollars is invited to attend the Growing Great Gardens conference March 21 at the Wayne County Community College, 21000 North Line Road.   Organizers tout the event as a chance to learn how to easily grow veggies without hours of backbreaking work or spending a fortune.   Hosted by The Taylor Garden Club, Taylor Conservatory Foundation and Wayne County Community College District, the event is designed to help … [Read more...] about Learn to grow at ‘Great Gardens’ conference

TAYLOR — Easter egg hunts for resident children ages 3 to 8 are scheduled for April 4, starting at the Heritage Park Activity Building.   All participants must register in advance, beginning tomorrow at the Parks and Recreation Office, 22805 Goddard Road. Early registration is recommended; there will be no on-site registration. The admission fee is $3 per child.   Children will be divided into age groups:   • Ages 3 and 4 — Activities at 9 a.m., followed by an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m.   • Ages 5 and 6 — … [Read more...] about Egg hunt registration starts tomorrow

TAYLOR — The Taylor Police Department will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the former main fire station at 11101 Pine Street, just south of City Hall.   Appointments can be made by calling Marge Maladecki at (734) 374-1445, although walk-ins are accepted.   The Taylor Police Department has received platinum sponsor recognition from the Red Cross for its extensive efforts in organizing blood drives. The police blood drive has been recognized as the top Downriver … [Read more...] about Blood drive March 17 at former Taylor fire station

TAYLOR — The city’s Police Department is one of only two in the United States selected to assist in a cooperative agreement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration focusing on enforcing state booster seat law requirements.   Taylor (population 65,000) and the city of Wenatchee, Wash. (population 28,000), received federal funds to develop and evaluate various strategies for enforcing the requirements and recommend effective strategies that can be easily implemented in other communities nationwide.   Taylor’s … [Read more...] about Department earns grant to focus on booster seat use

TAYLOR — The No-Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament, which raises funds for the Junior League World Series, is set for March 13 at the Ramada Inn, 20777 Eureka Road. Registration begins at 6 p.m; games start at 7.   The tournament is open to the first 150 paid entries.   Buy-in is $50. All beer, pop, water and pizza is included. The minimum guaranteed first-place prize is $1,000. Ten percent of the field will cash.   To reserve a spot in the tournament call Jeff Pizzo at (313) 914-5037 or Dan Bzura at (313) 292-9901. … [Read more...] about Here’s when to hold ’em

TAYLOR —The Fire Department is making 300 new smoke detectors available at no cost to city residents, thanks to the generosity of holiday shoppers at the Southland Center.   Southland gathered about $1,100 in coins tossed into its three fountains over a three-month period. The funds, which are turned over to charity on a regular basis, were given this time to the Fire Department, which purchased the smoke detectors.   Keith Molini, operations manager for General Growth Properties Inc., said the coins were gathered from … [Read more...] about Spare change at mall pays for free smoke detectors

TAYLOR — A bowling fundraiser for the Taylor Northwest Little League will be held at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Road, at 9:15 p.m. Saturday.   Admission costs $20 per person; shoe rental is $1.29. The price includes three games of nine-pin, no-tap bowling and pizza.   For more information call Mike Turner at (313) 995-2286 or Skore Lanes at (313) 291-6220. … [Read more...] about Fundraiser to benefit Little League

TAYLOR — Jerry Somers and his one-man band will provide the entertainment for a fund-raising party Saturday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4422, 11590 Pine. Hours are 8 p.m. to midnight.   Somers, a native of Brownstown Township, has drawn large crowds at a variety of events throughout the region. Event organizers say he plays a wide range of music that caters to all tastes and dancers.   Admission costs $10, which includes beer and setups. Food will be available. All proceeds support veterans and their families. … [Read more...] about VFW party features entertainment by one-man band

TAYLOR — The general public is invited to attend a planning committee meeting for the city’s American Warriors Museum at 5 p.m. Thursday in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road.   The museum will be located inside City Hall and feature stories, photos, uniforms, equipment, artifacts and memorabilia of armed forces veterans — past and present — from Taylor and beyond. The museum is scheduled to open on Armed Forces Day May 16.   The meeting will include discussion on the museum and the city’s Memorial … [Read more...] about Meeting to focus on warrior museum

TAYLOR—  The John F. Kennedy High School Band has been invited by President Barack Obama to march at the National Memorial Day Parade on May 25 in Washington, D.C.   Band members and their boosters are attempting to raise at least $30,000 toward the trip, starting with a pasta dinner fundraiser and show at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Kennedy High School cafeteria.   Dinner will include mostaccioli, salad, roll with butter, dessert and beverage. Admission is $6 per person, $5 for senior citizens. Children younger than age 3 are … [Read more...] about Dinner to fund Kennedy band trip