Webberville United Methodist Church to serve Chicken Dinner on Sept. 16th
The Webberville United Methodist Church, located at 4215 E. Holt Rd., is serving a drive through chicken dinner on Saturday, Sept. 16. The dinner includes two pieces oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, chicken gravy, green beans, corn casserole, coleslaw, roll and cookies. All for $10. The dinner will be served 5 to 7 pmor until we run out.
Off Road Vehicle Expo coming to Fowlerville Fairgrounds on Sept. 23
The 1st Michigan Off Road Vehicle Expo is coming to the Fowlerville Fairgrounds (8800 W. Grand River) on Saturday, Sept. 23rd. The event is being put on by the National Off Road Vehicle Alliance.
Owners of dirt bikes, jeeps, Broncos, ATVs, UTVs, Hum-Vs, and Mega Trucks are invited to bring their vehicles to the event. Show entry is $25 and includes a first-year membership. There will be People’s Choice Awards given out.
Attendance for spectators is $5 for adults, with children under 12 admitted free with a paid adult.
The Expo will include a swap met, a ‘for sale’ vehicle corral, commercial vendors, entertainment, a DJ as well as food and refreshments.
Friday Set-up is 1-7p.m., while the Saturday Show Hours are 9am-5pm. No dogs or alchohol will be permitted.
For registration and information, call John at (248) 504-8754 or Bob at (313) 600-4668. www.norva1.com
Oak Gove United Methodist Women holding Beef Pasty Sale
Oak Grove Women United in Faith are taking orders for their delicious beef pasties. Place your order beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5th, by calling/texting 810-923-8546 or calling 517-548-3859. Please leave your name, phone # & quantity you would like. Cost: $6 each.
Proceeds go to support the mission work of the United Women in Faith. Pick up date is Thursday, September 21, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 6686 Oak Grove Road, Howell (5 miles north of M-59). If you can’t come that day, please make arrangements for someone to pick up your order.
Hartland Audubon Nature Club kicks off fall program about Orioles
The Hartland Audubon Nature Club kicks off its fall program with a lively presentation about Oriole species in the United States by Laurel Zoet of Wild Birds Unlimited. Members and guests of all ages are invited to attend the presentation on Sept. 5, at the Hartland Education Support Service Center, 9525 E. Highland Rd. There will be a 6:30pm potluck if you would like to join us or just come to hear Laurel at 7pm. Use the west entrance and look for our sign in the hall. Learn more about Hartland Audubon Nature Club at https://hartlandaudubon.weebly.com/
Dawn Patrol being held next Sunday at Maple Grove Airport
By Dawn Horton
The 72nd Annual Dawn Patrol will be held next Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Maple Grove Airport. The airport is located at the corner of Sherwood and Robb Roads, north of town. Take Fowlerville Road north four miles to Sherwood Road and then turn east and drive one mile to the airport.
Dawn Patrol normally draws hundreds of people who come out to visit with family and friends, eat breakfast, look at the planes, and enjoy the other attractions and activities. Weather permitting, several dozen pilots and their passengers will fly in for the event, coming from all over Lower Michigan.
The ‘all you can eat’ breakfast is served rain or shine from 7 to 11 a.m. The menu includes eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, donuts, and milk, orange juice, and coffee. Cost is $10 per person with children five to 12 years charged $8 and children four and under are served free.
There will be drawings taking place throughout Dawn Patrol with great prizes donated by area merchants being given away. Vendors are also welcome to participate.
If the skies are clear, the Capital City Sky Divers will join the activities with a parachute jump.
Fowlerville District Library
Upcoming Events
Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 am to 7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
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For any questions, or to register for programs, call us at 517-223-9089
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STORYTIMES
New for Fall – Family Storytime (Ages 1-5)
Have fun singing songs, reading stories, dancing, and playing!
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, Sept 12-Dec 13 ● 10am
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Pajama Storytime (Ages 2-6)
Wear your pajamas for an evening Storytime! We’ll have hot cocoa and crafts, too. Bring a blanket and a stuffie to be extra cozy! Mondays Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4 ● 6pm
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KIDS & FAMILY
Chess Club
Join the Chess Club! The Mid- Michigan Jr. Chess Club will meet. All levels are welcome from beginner to advanced!
Saturdays, Sept 2 – Nov 25 ● 1-3:30pm
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Kids Krafternoons (Ages 7-12)
Drop in and get crafty with a new and exciting craft each month! Supplies provided.
Mondays Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4 ● 4-5pm
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My First Escape Room: Alien Abduction (Ages 5-9)
It’s up to you, agent, to find which alien committed the crime of stealing all the ice cream in the world. Registration required. Friday, Sept 22 ● 4, 4:30, 5pm & Saturday, Sept 23 ● 11, 11:30am, 12 pm
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Cozy Crafting by the Fireplace
Join Mary to work on your craft or learn to knit and start a beginner project. Monday, Sept 18 ● 3-5pm
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STEAM Unplugged (Ages 7-12)
Drop in and take part in fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) exercises, contraptions, challenges and more! Monday Sept 11 ● 4 pm
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Homeschool Social
Meet for learning, fun and snacks. Mondays, Sept 11 -Dec 18 ● 12-1:30 pm
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TEENS
Teen Crafting (Teens)
Join Mary and drop in to make crafts such as flower pounding, resin jewelry, fairy making, diamond painting, and much more!
Wednesdays, Sept 6–Nov. 29 ● 2:30-4pm
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Twitch Streaming (All Ages)
Join Connor and Tally and get sneak peeks of new games! twitch.tv/fowlervillelibrary
Mondays, Aug. 11 - Dec 18 ● 3:30-4:30pm
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Pokémon Go (Age 10+)
Meet up with fellow PoGo players. Challenge raids, progress events, and register friends.
Tuesdays, Sept 5 - Dec. 19 ● 3-5pm
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Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 12-18)
Come play D&D 5th Edition! No prior experience needed.
Wednesdays, Sept 6-Dec 20 ● 2:30-5pm
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Switch Free Play (Ages 10-18)
Open gaming time with the library's Switch.
Fridays, Sept 1 –Dec. 22● 2:30-5pm
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ADULTS
Yoga with Vanessa (Adults)
Join Vanessa Duke for a new yoga class, no cost, just bring your mat or use one of ours.
Wednesdays Sept 6 – Dec 20 ● 5pm
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Cardmaking (Adults)
Join Mary to make 4 greeting cards with a theme of “musical cards”. Registration Required. Thursday Sept 21 ● 6:30 pm
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Scrapbooking (Adults)
Join Mary to scrapbook your favorite photos. Stay the whole time or for just a few hours. Snacks will be provided. Everyone gets their own table. Registration is required. Saturday Sept 16 ● 10:30 – 3:30 pm
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Awesome Monday Book Group (Adults)
This is a traditional book discussion group. Next meeting, we will discuss BROOKLYN by Colm Toibin Sept 25● 2 pm
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Beyond the Book Discussion Group ( Adults)
Book discussion plus movie or documentary. Next meeting, we will discuss ORPHAN TRAIN by Christina Baker-KlineSept 28 ● 6:30 pm
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Bookish Banter (Teens & Adults)
A book club for young adults and new adult book readers. All are welcome. We will discuss TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW by Rachel Lynn Solomon Sept 19 ● 2:30 pm
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Senior Day (Adults)
55 or better is invited to join us for a special presentation on America’s Westward Expansion and a special memorial tribute to Tony Bennett, by a guest impersonator. Snacks are provided. Sept 22 ● 1 pm
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Food Preservation Class with Ellen (Adults)
Ellen Zezula will join us for a class to help us preserve our garden goodies. Tastings provided. Call or go online to register. Sept. 11 ● 6 pm
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Sewing with Patty (Adults)
By special request evening hours have been added. Bring your sewing machine and get ready for some fun. Registration Required.
Wednesdays Sept 20, Oct 18, Dec 6 ● 6 pm
Fridays, Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10 Dec 8 ● 11am
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Paint Party with Sara Elaine (Adults)
Sarah will lead each class through a painting. No prior painting skill is required. All supplies included. Call or go online to register ● Sept 7
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League of Women Voters Book Discussion (Adults)
The ladies will be here, and everyone is invited for a book discussion on Jeanette Winterson’s book, “12 Bytes: How AI Will Change the Way We Live and The Way We Love.”
Tues, Sept 12 ● 6:30 pm
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Author Visit: Carol Trembath (All Ages)
Join us for a presentation on her book “Water Walkers”, a Native American children’s book.
Wed., Sept 27 ● 6:30 pm
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Paint Party with Sarah Elaine (Adults)
Sara will lead each class through a painting. No painting or art skills required. All supplies included. Register by phone or online. Thurs. Sept 7 ● 6 pm
