Mary Allmendinger
Mary Allmendinger, 83, of Fowlerville, passed away on May 25, 2017, from complications of pneumonia.
Mary was born on November 16, 1933, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Mary Weber Curtis and Glen Curtis.
Mary was married, on July 25, 1953, in Dexter, Michigan, to Harold Edward Allmendinger. They lived in both Dexter and Ann Arbor before moving to Fowlerville in 1964. They have three children: Barry (1956-2010), Kelly (1963-), and Robert (1971-).
Mary is survived by her spouse, Harold; daughter, Kelly; son, Robert; grandchildren, Amanda, Amber, and Derek; brother, Lee, and his wife, Elaine; and many extended family members and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Joanne; and son, Barry.
There will not be any services as Mary wished to be cremated. Her ashes will be spread on Lake Michigan at sunset.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's research. Arrangements by: Herrmann Funeral Home. Please send the family condolences at pjherrmannfuneralhome.com
Marion Township holding 10th annual Heritage Days on June 10-11
The 10th annual Heritage Days in Marion Township, just south of the City of Howell, is June 10th & 11th. This free event includes tractor shows, kid's games, live music, animal shows and free farm rides, a peddler's market, and a variety of food stations. For more information, visit the website. http://mariontownship.com
‘Livingston Paint Out 2017’ set for July 22-23; sign-in at Howell Opera House
The Brighton Art Guild and the Livingston Arts Council are co-hosting the two-day ‘Livingston Paint Out 2017’, a plain air competition in which artists complete a painting(s) outdoors within a specific time period, on Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23. Participants can paint anywhere in Livingston County--from the many lakes and country roads to the charming towns with sidewalk bistros and brick storefronts. The Paint Out event is open to all artists, all ages, all media!
Artists will sign in from 8 AM – 1 PM on Saturday, July 22 and/or 8 AM to 11 AM on Sunday, July 23 at the Howell Opera House. A continental breakfast will be provided as well as a list of possible places to paint and a bottle of water for the road. Paintings can be returned to the Cobach Center at 202 W. Main St. in Brighton on July 23rd between 2 and 5 PM.
Paintings will be displayed at the Cobach Center and ArtVentures in Brighton from July 24th – August 3rd, and will then be displayed and judged in the Brighton Art Guild tent during the Brighton Fine Art & Music Festival August 4th – 6th. Cash prizes will be awarded in several categories, including Best of Show, 2nd& 3rd place, and People’s Choice Award.
Registration cost is $25 – artists may register by calling the Livingston Arts Council office at 517-540-0065, or by filling out an artist application available on the Howell Opera House website (http://www.howelloperahouse.com/artist-applications/)
Howell Area Historical Society Museum hosting open house on Sat., June 17
The Howell Area Historical Society Museum Open House will be held on Saturday, June 17 from 9am - 1pm commemorating the United States participation in WWI and the 100th anniversary of the Local Red Cross Chapter.
The open house will be followed at 2pm by author visit and book signing by former Trains editor Kevin P. Keefe's discussion of his new book, Twelve Twenty-Five: The Life and Times of a Steam Locomotive, selected as one of Michigan's 2017 Notable Books. He will share the history of Pere Marquette 1225, made famous for its mainline excursions and the model for the steam locomotive in the blockbuster movie 'Polar Express.' The locomotive is the centerpiece of the Steam Railroad Institute in Owosso which visits during Melon Festival.
This presentation will be held in the Meabon Room at the Howell Carnegie District Library. For more information visit:www.howellareahistoricalsociety.org
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.
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Phone: 517-223-9089
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Look for the Library’s Summer Newsletter in your mailbox! The Summer Newsletter has been sent to the printers and will be mailed out soon! Keep an eye out for it and get ready for all kinds of great summer programs coming your way!
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Patriotic Clothespin Wreath: Thursday, June 8th at 7pm
Adults. Join Cindy and Audrey at the library to transform clothespins into charming patriotic wreaths that you can display year round! *Register in person to attend. Registration begins May 25th and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit.
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101 Things that Happened on the Mackinac Bridge: Thursday, June 15th at 7pm
Adults. Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge with a presentation by Mike Fornes. Refreshments will be served. *Register in person to attend. Registration begins June 1st and includes a refundable $5 cash deposit.
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Pokémon Go Safari: Wednesday, June 21st at 6pm-8pm
All Ages. Grab your devices and meet outside the library for a Pokémon Go competition! Compete against your friends to walk the most kilometers, catch the most Pokémon, and hatch the most eggs during the time limit! Feel free to walk or ride a bike. *Register in person to attend. Registration begins June 7th. Children 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Teens 13 and older must have a signed Program Permission Form or be accompanied by an adult.
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Beyond the Book: Hidden Figures: Thursday, June 22nd at 6:30pm
Adults. Featuring a book and its film adaptation. Movie will begin at 6:30pm, followed by discussion. Movie-style refreshments will be served. *Register in person to participate. Registration begins June 1st. Books will be given while supplies last.
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Movie on the Library Lawn: The Lego Batman Movie: Friday, June 23rd at about 9pm
All Ages. Join us at the library for an exciting outdoor movie experience! Movie will begin at about 9pm, or whenever it becomes dark enough. Movie is rated PG. *Drop in event. Weather Permitting: this program may be cancelled depending on the weather. Check our website
www.fowlervillelibrary.org and our Facebook page for updates closer to the program.
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Summer Reading Program Kickoff: Wednesday, June 28th at 11am
All Summer Reading Program participants are invited. Join us for a variety of summer reading activities and games, including presentations by the DNR and Potter Park Zoo. Reading Logs will be distributed after the presentations. *This program may be held off-site. Check our website www.fowlervillelibrary.org and our Facebook page for updates closer to the program.
Crossroads United Methodist holding Vacation Bible School July 17-20
Crossroads United Methodist Church will present an original series of “God’s Life Lessons” at the church’s 2017 summer vacation bible school July 17-20. Through music, drama, games, crafts, science projects and Bible stories, children will learn and grow at the church, corner of Haslett and Zimmer roads north of Williamston and east of Haslett.
The designated mission project for this year’s VBS is Kids First Uganda.
Crossroads VBS will begin with dinner and run from 6 to 8 p.m. each evening. Children aged three through entering fifth grade are eligible. There is no charge.
For details and to register, please contact the church at 517-655-1466, office.umccrossroads@gmail.com, and www.umccrossroads.com
Calvary Church of Webberville to host Maker Fun Factory VBS on June 19-23
Calvary Church of Webberville Invites Children to Maker Fun Factory: Created by God. Built for a purpose!
At Maker Fun Factory, your kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, your kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings.
Each day concludes with the Funshop Finale that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in daily for this special time.
Children ages 4 through grade 5 are invited to a great week of fun and learning! Register at www.webbervillechurch.org Those who register by June 12 will receive a free t-shirt on the first day of VBS.
Please call the church office at 517-521-4700 with questions.
