Webberville United Methodist Church holding Chicken Dinner
Webberville United Methodist Church, located at 4215 E. Holt Rd., is having a ‘drive through’ chicken dinner on Saturday, July 20. 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 pm or until we run out.
Williamston Summer Concert Series features ‘Black Barn Band’ on July 11th
The Williamston Summer Concert Series continues Thursday, July 11, at 7pm in the McCormick Park with the ‘Black Barn Band.’ The band is consistently voted as one of Lansing area's top cover bands in the Lansing City Pulse. The Black Barn Band is sponsored by the Williamston Pub & Grill. The Pub invites you to order take out and a "To Go" beverage to enjoy the concert in the City's new Social District, which includes the concert area.
Concerts are free and presented by the Williamston Area Beautification Fund. The 2024 Concert patons are Granger Waste Services and Williamston Rotary. For a complete schedule go to FaceBook: Williamston Summer Concert Series.
Webberville & Williamston Libraries offering Pop-Up Storytime Series
Join Miss Amanda and Miss Lauren from the Webberville and Williamston branches of Capital Area District Libraries have been travelling around town and through the countryside, performing storytimes at different locales in the community. Guest stars have or will include mechanics, mermaids, a Greek restaurant, a tractor and more.
All storytimes are on Tuesdays at 11am, followed by crafts with the wonderful ladies of Village Crafters. You can find the branches’ full calendar of events either at cadl.org or on Facebook.
July 16th- Tractor Storytime at Choice Farm Market
4212 Holt Rd, Webberville
July 23rd- Dog Storytime at Joey’s Pet Outfitters
980 E Grand River, Williamston
Livingston Centre Historic Society to meet Thursday, July 11th
The Livingston Centre Historic Society will meet this coming Thursday, July 11th, inside Torch 180, 131 Mill St. in downtown Fowlerville, at 11:30 a.m. Interested people are always welcome in this effort to preserve Livingston County's history and maintain the Livingston Centre Historic Village.
The primary topic of discussion is the upcoming Fowlerville Family Fair. The committee will set the hours that the buildings will be open for tours during the week of July 22-27. Other items on the agenda include the Fall Fest (Saturday, 9/14) and the 3-day Window Workshop, (beginning Mon. Aug. 5). Continue to watch your Fowlerville News & Views for more details.
Village of Byron celebrates Bicentennial on July 12-13
The Village of Byron was founded around July 13, 1824 by Judge Samuel Dexter. What began as a mill town on the Shiawassee River has developed into a close-knit community ready to celebrate an impressive milestone. This party has been 200 years in the making, and the Bicentennial Committee has put together an exciting two-day event to celebrate the ‘small village with a big heart.’
The celebration will kick off on Friday, July 12th, with activities and food from downtown to Centennial Park (in front of the High School) going on from 5:00 pm to dark. A special ceremony will launch the party at 6:00 pm in the town square, including special guests, the opening of a time capsule, and the announcement of contest winners. At 6:15 pm, particpants and spectators should meet at the Post Office for the start of the 5k race and families can enjoy the Fun Zone from 5:00 pm until dark at the park.
Saturday, July 13th, starts at 11:00 am with the car and tractor show, historical tours and displays, and live events and activities at the Centennial Park, and concludes with a spectacular firework display at 10:00 pm, where your best viewing will be the home stands at the football stadium.
Join the Masons at noon on Saturday for a pig roast or check out the Boy Scout fun and food tent next to the Masonic Lodge from 2:00-7:00 pm. There will also be craft and food vendors by the park from noon until 6:00 pm.
Some highlights on Saturday include a corn hole tournament beginning at 11:00 am in the own square, the Fun Zone in the park from 11:00 am until dark, and the parade through downtown at 3:00 pm. Following the parade, join the Byron Robotics team as they demonstrate their robots and invite everyone to participate in their “Car Smash” fundraiser by the High School tennis courts.
The Cardboard Boat Regatta and Duck Race begin at 4:00 pm in the park by the river and a magic show follows from 5:30-6:15 pm at the park pavilion. There will be live music throughout the day, some during the car show at the Methodist Church from 11 am - 4:00 pm and some performances including Shiatown at the High School from 6:00-10:00 pm.
You can find a complete list of activities, how to register for events, and other important information at our Facebook page "Byron MI Bicentennial ", or scan the QR code below. A big thank you to our sponsors for your support and the Bicentennial Committee for your efforts to make this event a great time for all.
Donations sought for LESA’s ‘Backpack for Kids/Connect for Kids’ event
The Livingston Educational Service Agency is holding the 23rd Annual Backpacks for Kids/Connect for Kids event on Thursday, August 8th.
The event is organized by the Livingston Educational Service Agency and aims to provide essential school supplies to Livingston County students whose families are facing financial challenges.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community members, this event continues to thrive. We warmly invite you to join us in supporting local children by donating backpacks and school supplies.
On Friday, August 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., a Livingston ESA Bus will be stationed at Howell Walmart. We encourage families shopping for school supplies to consider picking up an extra set of pencils, a pack of paper, or even a backpack to contribute to our Annual Stuff the Bus Campaign.
Donations for the 2024 Livingston ESA “Backpacks for Kids” project are welcomed until August 1st. Drop off your contributions at the Livingston ESA’s Education Center, 1425 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. For more drop-off locations and donation information, please visit LivingstonESA.org and click on Community Resources/Backpacks for Kids.
Last year, your support allowed us to distribute over 1,500 backpacks filled with school essentials to students from Preschool through 12th Grade. This year, our goal remains to provide the same support to 1,500 students across Livingston County. It’s through the kindness of residents, churches, and local businesses like yours that we can make this event a true success.
Once again, the Backpacks for Kids event will be a drive-through experience on August 8th, across all five school districts. Look for further details on distribution as the date approaches.
For more information, please call (517) 540-6802 or visit LivingstonESA.org. Your continued support means the world to us and the children we serve.
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
For any questions, or to register for programs, call us at 517-223-9089
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STORYTIMES
Family Storytime (Ages 1-5)
Have fun singing songs, reading stories, dancing, and playing!
Tuesdays & Wednesdays ● 10am
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KIDS & FAMILY
Summer Reading Challenge
Readers of all ages and abilities are welcome to register for our 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. Read books and complete activities to win prizes. Register by visiting the library or online.
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Kid Adventure Series (Ages 6-12)
Join us for Bubblepalooza Mon, July 8 ● 4pm
Join us for Under the Sea Magic Art Mon, July 22 ● 4pm
Join us to make a Constellation Jar Mon Aug 12 ● 4pm
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Summer Reading Challenge
Summer Reading Fun with Adventures in Magic:
Magician John Dudley will wow & excite you! Sat, July 13 ● 10:30-11:30am
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John Dudley Magic Camp (Ages 7-14)
Learn secrets to some cool magic tricks and take home a bag of tricks to "wow” your friends. Fri, July 26 ● 4:30 – 5:30pm
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First Friday Performance (All Ages)
Join us for a live performance by Kari Holmes-”Nashville Entertainer of the Year” to get your weekend off to a great start. Fri, Aug 2 ● 5 pm
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Chess Club
Join the Chess Club! The Mid-Michigan Jr. Chess Club will meet. Program runs through Aug. 31. Join us then for a pizza party at the end of Summer. Saturdays ● 1-3:30pm
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Lego Club (Ages 7-12)
Build your own Lego creations and complete challenges Thursdays ● 4pm
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Crochet Kits
Stop by the library on the 15th of the month to grab a themed crochet amigurumi kit. Provide your own hook and everything else is included. While supplies last.
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Graphic Novel Club (Ages 7-12)
Join Storm for a discussion on SMILE by Raina Telgemeier, Monday, Jul 15 ● 4-5pm
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Book Boxes (All ages)
Fill out the online form by visiting the events page on our website. Let the librarians pick a surprise selection of books for you. Register the first two weeks of every month to get next month’s box, which will be ready to pick up the first of the following month.
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TEENS
Teen Tuesdays at the Movies
Join us to watch SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING together.
Tues July 30 ● 3pm
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Twitch Streaming (All Ages)
Join Connor and Tally and get sneak peeks of new games! Find us online - twitch.tv/fowlervillelibrary
Mondays ● 3:30-4:30pm
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Board Games with Connor (Age 10+)
Join Connor and friends for some after school fun.
Tuesdays ● 3-5pm
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Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 12-18)
Come play D&D 5th Edition! No prior experience needed.
Wednesdays ● 2:30-5pm
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Switch Free Play (Ages 10-18)
Open gaming time with the library's Switch.
Fridays ● 2:30-5 pm
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Solar Oven & Butter Making (Ages 12-18)
Learn how to make and use your own solar oven and how to make your own butter to go with it. All materials are provided and are yours to take home. Sat, June 29 ● 2 pm
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Fantastic Fungi (Ages 7-18)
Assemble your own little oyster mushroom bucket that can be harvested a few weeks later at home. Registration is required. Mon, July 29 ● 3-4pm
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ADULTS
Rag Wreath (Adults)
Join Jackie and Cindy to make a decorative wreath for your front door. Registration Required. Thurs Aug 1● 6:30pm
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Find Your People at the Library
Join us for this fun exploration of Ancestry, Library Edition.
Bring your laptop or use one of our computers. Tues, July 16 ● 1pm
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Jam Session
Join Mr. Damerow for some musical collaboration. Bring your horn, keyboard, harmonica, or whatever you have and join the fun. Tue July 16, & Aug 20 ● 5:30 – 7:00pm
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Cardmaking
Join Mary to make 4 greeting cards with the theme of “Adventure”. Registration is required. Thurs, July 25 ● 6:30 pm & Fri, July 26 ● 11am
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Scrapbooking (Adults)
Join Mary to scrapbook your favorite photos. Stay the whole time or for just a few hours. Everyone gets their own table. Registration is required. Sat, July 20 ● 10:30 – 3:30
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Shelf-Indulgence Book Group (Adults)
This is a traditional book discussion group. You can get a copy of the book at the front desk. Next meeting, we will discuss ART THIEF by Michael Finkle, Thurs, July 25 ● 2 pm
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Beyond the Book Discussion Group (Adults)
Book discussion plus movie or documentary. Books are available at the front desk. Next meeting, we will discuss ARGYLLE by Elly Conway, Thurs, July 11 ● 6:30pm
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Sewing with Patty (Adults)
Bring your sewing machine and learn from a pro. Registration is required. Fri, July 12 ● 10-2pm, Wed, July 17 ● 6-8pm
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FDL Oral History Project
Record your history with us as we capture the memories and stories of our residents. Call to schedule an audio interview, which can be done by a family member or staff and can include video.
Recordings will become part of the FDL historical collection.
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A Friendly Reminder
We are happy to be fine-free, however after 3 months the item will be withdrawn from our system and can no longer be returned. A library lost/replacement fee will be applied to the account. Please return your items on time so that others can enjoy them too.
