Webberville United Methodist Chicken Dinner being served Feb. 18
The Webberville United Methodist Church is having its monthly chicken dinner on Saturday, February18 with oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, vegetables and biscuits. The meal will include coffee, lemonade, and dessert. The dinner will be served 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $9 per adult, $4 for children 12 and under; preschoolers eat free. This is an outreach service to the community and proceeds will fund church ministries. Webberville United Methodist Church is located on the corner of Holt Road and M-52.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Kenneth J. Mleczewski
Kenneth J. Mleczewski, age 59 of Cheboygan passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at his home. He was born November 26, 1957 in Detroit, the son of Eugene and Rosemarie (Moses) Mleczewski. On July 31, 1993 in Cheboygan, Ken married Janet Elliott. After graduating from high school, Ken enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served with the Navy SEALS. He was honorably discharged in 1979.
Ken was a “Jack of all Trades” having worked for the U.S. Forest Service, including as a paramedic, at Glens Market in the maintenance department, as well as for several apartment complexes. He was very family oriented and enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.
Survivors include his wife, Janet of Cheboygan, two brothers, Eugene (Diana) Mleczewski of Las Vegas and Mark (Lisa) Mleczewski of Petoskey, three nephews, Robert Mleczewski of Las Vegas, Marcus Mleczewski of Petoskey and Benjamin (Brittany) Scott of Kansa City, MO and one niece, Heather Scott of Longlac, Ontario. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Those wishing to sign an online register book are invited to do so at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Nordman-Christian Funeral Home.
Doris June Evanoff
Doris June Evanoff, age 80 of Fowlerville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom. She is survived by her daughter Carole, her son Tom, her daughter-in-law Jan, her grandsons Aaron and Danny, and her brother-in-law Jim. Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 2-4p.m. & 6-8p.m. Funeral services took place on Thursday at 11a.m. at Herrmann Funeral Home. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of your choice.
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Humane Society of Livingston County holding ‘The Fur Ball’ on April 1
The Humane Society of Livingston County will be raising money to help care for homeless pets in the community. The Fur Ball is HSLC’s largest fundraising event and will be held on April 1 at Crystal Gardens in Howell from 6:00pm to 12:30am. For ticket and sponsorship info visit www.humane-livingston.org or call Jen at 517-552-8050 x 10.
The Humane Society of Livingston County will be raising money to help care for homeless pets in the community. The Fur Ball is HSLC’s largest fundraising event and will be held on April 1 at Crystal Gardens in Howell from 6:00pm to 12:30am. For ticket and sponsorship info visit www.humane-livingston.org or call Jen at 517-552-8050 x 10.
7th Annual Splash & Dash Indoor Triathlon being held at Howell pool
The 7th Annual Splash & Dash Indoor Triathlon is being held on Sunday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Howell Area Aquatic & Fitness Center.
Come swim, bike, run in true Tri order! Whether this is your first event or your motivation for the summer season, this is the triathlon for you. Scoring will be determined based on laps swam, miles biked, and miles ran with each discipline timed for 20 minutes. Awards will be handed out based on age group for men and women. Anyone age 9 going to age 99 can compete! All early registrants will receive a race packet and race shirt, so please indicate your size when registering. Late registrants are not guaranteed a race shirt. Deadline to register and be guaranteed a shirt is Friday, February 10th. Sign up online via RunSignUp. The last heat will be a team relay (2-3 people). Howell Area Aquatic& Fitness Center is located at 1224 W. Grand River Ave. Cost: $40 early/ $45 late. The event is put on the Howell Parks & Recreation Dept. Contact: parksandrec@howellrecreation.org 517-546-0693 ext. 0
The 7th Annual Splash & Dash Indoor Triathlon is being held on Sunday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Howell Area Aquatic & Fitness Center.
Come swim, bike, run in true Tri order! Whether this is your first event or your motivation for the summer season, this is the triathlon for you. Scoring will be determined based on laps swam, miles biked, and miles ran with each discipline timed for 20 minutes. Awards will be handed out based on age group for men and women. Anyone age 9 going to age 99 can compete! All early registrants will receive a race packet and race shirt, so please indicate your size when registering. Late registrants are not guaranteed a race shirt. Deadline to register and be guaranteed a shirt is Friday, February 10th. Sign up online via RunSignUp. The last heat will be a team relay (2-3 people). Howell Area Aquatic& Fitness Center is located at 1224 W. Grand River Ave. Cost: $40 early/ $45 late. The event is put on the Howell Parks & Recreation Dept. Contact: parksandrec@howellrecreation.org 517-546-0693 ext. 0
Fowlerville Garden Club to host Gretchen Voyle at Feb. 8 meeting
The Fowlerville Garden Club is pleased to host Gretchen Voyle, retired MSU Extension Horticultural Educator, Master Garden Program Instructor and area newspaper columnist, to speak at their February meeting. Gretchen will be presenting “Taking Your Vegetables from the Garden to the Table”. The presentation will cover what to do with your harvest from picking to preparing. Gretchen will also be sharing recipes.
This meeting is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. Whether you are an experienced gardener, novice gardener or don’t have any gardening experience at all, you will thoroughly enjoy this presentation! Light refreshments will be provided.
This presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 8 at 7 pm. at VFW Post 6464 located at 215 Veterans Drive in Fowlerville. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. For additional information please call Terri Ridenour at 517-376-2190 or Denise Brown at 734-891-7606. No RSVP required.
The Fowlerville Garden Club is pleased to host Gretchen Voyle, retired MSU Extension Horticultural Educator, Master Garden Program Instructor and area newspaper columnist, to speak at their February meeting. Gretchen will be presenting “Taking Your Vegetables from the Garden to the Table”. The presentation will cover what to do with your harvest from picking to preparing. Gretchen will also be sharing recipes.
This meeting is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. Whether you are an experienced gardener, novice gardener or don’t have any gardening experience at all, you will thoroughly enjoy this presentation! Light refreshments will be provided.
This presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 8 at 7 pm. at VFW Post 6464 located at 215 Veterans Drive in Fowlerville. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. For additional information please call Terri Ridenour at 517-376-2190 or Denise Brown at 734-891-7606. No RSVP required.
Upcoming Programs at the Fowlerville District Library
All Programs are intended for Fowlerville School District residents only unless otherwise stated.
Registration usually opens 2 weeks prior to the event.
Follow us on Facebook & www.fowlervillelibrary.org.
Phone: 517-223-9089
Fred is a mature Golden Retriever certified therapy dog. Fred’s ‘mom’, Shelly, has been volunteering her dogs’ services at the library for many years. Reading to Fred improves literacy skills, builds fluency, and raises reading confidence regardless of ability. *Drop-in event.
Teens 6th-12th grades. Come on out to the library for an Oscar Night celebration! We’ll have a red-carpet photo shoot, vote for our favorite Oscar-nominated movies and actors, and watch an Oscar-nominated movie! Dinner and a beverage will be served. *Registration is required and includes a 2016-2017 signed program permission form. Registration begins January 27th.
Workshop 2: The Secrets of Plants--Wednesday, February 15th @ 5:30-6:30pm
Presented at the library by the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Preschool-Adults. This workshop focuses on how plants are shared across the world and used in research to answer questions about global warming, habitat destruction, new medicinal uses, and the spread of disease. Select and press some plants to take home, learn about techniques researchers use in collecting and labeling specimens for preservation, and see some of the specimens from the UM Herbarium collection. *Participation is limited. Register in person to attend. Registration begins February 1st.
Author Talk with Richard Baldwin
Adults. Join Michigan author Richard Baldwin for a presentation about writing mystery novels. He has written over 20 books, many featuring mysteries set in Michigan locations. He will sign books and have books available to purchase after his presentation. Light refreshments will be served. *Registration begins January 26th and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit. Copies of Baldwin’s book “A Cruise to Die For” will be given at registration while supplies last on a first-come first-served basis.
Adults. Do you want feedback on your writing projects? Are you interested in exploring different writing exercises? If so, then join our 8-part self-led Spring 2017 session. You are invited to bring a 1-2 page sample for feedback from the group. *To attend the entire series, register in person or call 223-9089. Registration begins February 8th.
Adults. Join Cindy and Audrey as they lead you to decorate a mug using sharpies to create heart-shaped embellishments.*Register in person to attend. Registration begins February 9th and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit.
All Programs are intended for Fowlerville School District residents only unless otherwise stated.
Registration usually opens 2 weeks prior to the event.
Follow us on Facebook & www.fowlervillelibrary.org.
Phone: 517-223-9089
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Reading to Fred the Therapy Dog: Most Mondays at 4pm Fred is a mature Golden Retriever certified therapy dog. Fred’s ‘mom’, Shelly, has been volunteering her dogs’ services at the library for many years. Reading to Fred improves literacy skills, builds fluency, and raises reading confidence regardless of ability. *Drop-in event.
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Oscar Night Friday, February 10th at 5-8pm Teens 6th-12th grades. Come on out to the library for an Oscar Night celebration! We’ll have a red-carpet photo shoot, vote for our favorite Oscar-nominated movies and actors, and watch an Oscar-nominated movie! Dinner and a beverage will be served. *Registration is required and includes a 2016-2017 signed program permission form. Registration begins January 27th.
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Back to the Future: Family Science and Reading Workshops Workshop 2: The Secrets of Plants--Wednesday, February 15th @ 5:30-6:30pm
Presented at the library by the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Preschool-Adults. This workshop focuses on how plants are shared across the world and used in research to answer questions about global warming, habitat destruction, new medicinal uses, and the spread of disease. Select and press some plants to take home, learn about techniques researchers use in collecting and labeling specimens for preservation, and see some of the specimens from the UM Herbarium collection. *Participation is limited. Register in person to attend. Registration begins February 1st.
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Writing A Mystery Novel: Idea to Bookshelf-- Thursday, February 16th at 7pm Author Talk with Richard Baldwin
Adults. Join Michigan author Richard Baldwin for a presentation about writing mystery novels. He has written over 20 books, many featuring mysteries set in Michigan locations. He will sign books and have books available to purchase after his presentation. Light refreshments will be served. *Registration begins January 26th and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit. Copies of Baldwin’s book “A Cruise to Die For” will be given at registration while supplies last on a first-come first-served basis.
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Fowlerville Library Writers--Begins Wednesday, February 22nd at 2:30pm Adults. Do you want feedback on your writing projects? Are you interested in exploring different writing exercises? If so, then join our 8-part self-led Spring 2017 session. You are invited to bring a 1-2 page sample for feedback from the group. *To attend the entire series, register in person or call 223-9089. Registration begins February 8th.
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Show Your Love on a Mug-- Thursday, February 23rd Adults. Join Cindy and Audrey as they lead you to decorate a mug using sharpies to create heart-shaped embellishments.*Register in person to attend. Registration begins February 9th and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances the library will not be able to offer computer classes this winter. However, we continue to offer one-on-one technology consultations by appointment with our technology liasons, Audrey and Beth.
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