Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village

It's that time of year again!!!

Step back in time to a turn-of-the-20th century Hallowe’en. Follow an endless path of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns and meet colorful characters along the way. Feel the whoosh as the headless horseman rides by, banter with a clever witch, and make stops at several treat stations spread throughout Greenfield Village. It’s frightfully fun for the whole family! Members of The Henry Ford receive discount admission and an exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets in advance.

Program highlights:

- 800 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns light your way.
- The spirits of Greenfield Village come to life as you are surrounded by the eerie sights and sounds of Hallowe'en past.
- Pass through 11 themed treat stations.
- Come across fun and colorful characters, and be sure to bring your camera!
- Dress outrageously or come as you are.
- Visit our Hallowe'en Shop in Liberty Craftworks for this year's souvenir T-Shirt and Hallowe'en collectibles.
- Enjoy delicious meals and snacks at Taste of History or the Guild Beer Hall along the way.
- Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village treat bags will be provided.

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MEMBER ADULT age 13 & up, $12.75
MEMBER YOUTH age 3-12, $12.75
NON-MEMBER ADULT $15
NON-MEMBER YOUTH $15
CHILDREN 2 & under are free

Parking is $5 per vehicle.
A $2.50 service fee will be charged for all call center and internet advance purchases

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What to bring, what to wear
Greenfield Village is spread over dozens of acres-- comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes are a must. Costumes are encouraged for both adults and children, however, costumes that impede vision should be avoided. Dressing for the weather is a must. Bring umbrellas / rain gear and prepare for a wide range of temperatures. Bring a flash light.

Please do not bring real or imitation weapons. Costume props that are, or resemble weapons will be collected and checked at the Village entrance building upon entry. Be aware that Halloween treats (that are given out for free at various treat stations) could contain allergens such as wheat, dairy and / or peanuts.

Due to the large number of guests that attend, electric scooters and children’s wagons WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE for rent at this event. Wheelchairs are available for a small fee at the Village entrance. You are welcome to bring your own wheelchair or electric scooter, however, upright scooters (Segways) are not allowed on premises.

Bring a camera; photography is allowed in all areas of the Village.

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Tickets to Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village will be available August 11 for members and September 15 for non-members through The Henry Ford Call Center (open 7 days a week, 9am - 5pm) 313-982-6001. Tickets can be mailed when reservations are made 2 weeks or more in advance. Tickets purchased less than 2 weeks out will be held at Village Will Call.

Click here for more information!

As read on: http://www.thehenryford.org/events/halloweenEvent.aspx

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Restaurant Crawl to Benefit Penn

Good eats from some local eateries will be on tap at the 6th Annual Penn-Taste-Tic Downtown Plymouth Restaurant Crawl.

The event, which benefits the Friends of the Penn Theatre and the Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce, will kick off Wednesday, and run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are only available at the Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce, 850 W. Ann Arbor Trail, and Sun & Snow, 388 S. Main St.

Adult tickets are $20 each, and children 10 and under are $15.

Teri Fry, the events manager for the Chamber, said the event will provide a donation to the Penn and provide restaurants with an opportunity to rope in new customers.

“It’s a good event for the business community because it brings traffic downtown,” she said. “And we enjoy helping out the Penn, which has been a longtime fixture downtown.”

Ellen Elliott, president of Friends of the Penn, which operates the theater, said the assistance from the chamber is a big help for the theater.

“We’re happy to get the help,” she said. “It’s great that the business community continues to support us.”

Elliot also said the monies will be used for the theater's renovations.

This year, crawlers can walk around downtown Plymouth enjoying samples and treats from many restaurants, including the Box Bar & Grill; Cellar 849; Compari’s; E.G. Nicks; Ironwood Grill; Jimmy John’s; Nico & Vali; Panera Bread; Perfectly Sweet/Boule Artisan Bakery; Sweet Afton Tea Room; Sweets 21 and Yogurt Palooza.

Though food lovers, or those want to support the Chamber and the Penn, will get their choice of treats, the restaurants will also win because they get an opportunity to familiarize more people with their offerings, said Frank Agostini, the owner of E.G. Nicks, which will provide samplers of their award-winning ribs and artichoke dip.

“Any time that you can your food into people’s mouths, it’s a good opportunity,” he said.

Agostini also said it’s important for locals businesses to support others, like the Penn, to preserve the downtown area.

“The Penn is a landmark, and it’s still here because of the support it gets,” he said. “A lot of landmarks that used to be here are gone.”

Craig Turk, the co-owner of Yogurt Palooza with his business partner, Chris Tomei, said his business will offer two-ounce cups of frozen yogurts, of which 14 flavors will be available.

“It’s self-serve, so they will be able to choose what they want,” he said.

Some of the flavors are likely to include Island Banana, Pistachio, Country Vanilla, Chocolate, and many others.

Yogurt Palooza, which sells frozen yogurt by the ounce, opened in Plymouth this past July. Turk said he hopes the event will create additional awareness for the fledgling business.

“I’m hoping it allows more people to know we’re here,” he said.

In addition to enjoying many types of food, participants will also get a chance to vote for their favorite taste and restaurant.

As read on: http://plymouth-mi.patch.com/articles/restaurant-crawl-to-benefit-penn

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Dick Scott Motor Mall Donates toward new Playground Equipment

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Kathy Devine

For Immediate Release 517.367.1030

September 28, 2011 kdevine@casecu.org

Dick Scott Motor Mall Donates $2,450 to

CASE Cares for Barrier Free Playground Equipment

LANSING, MI – 9/28/11 – Dick Scott Motor Mall, located in Fowlerville, is donating $2,450 to CASE Cares to be used towards the purchase of playground equipment for children with physical and/or mental disabilities to play on at Lansing’s Potter Park.

Says Jud Scott, Vice President of Dick Scott Motor Mall, “We are delighted to be able to support the development of the playground for these children. To raise the money, we held a special promotion between August 15 and 31, 2011, and made the commitment to donate $50 for every automobile sold during that time.”

“We are extremely grateful to everyone at Dick Scott Motor Mall for their support of this very worthwhile project. It is our belief that children in the greater Lansing area with physical and/or mental disabilities will have more opportunities to safely play – and just have fun,” says Kathy Devine, Chair, CASE Cares board of directors. The playground will also provide a barrier-free environment where children, parents, grandparents, and siblings can relax and interact. When completed, this project will help maximize the development of children, regardless of their age or ability.”

Ingham County Parks and Recreation officials are providing the land at Potter Park for the playground. CASE Cares is responsible for obtaining the funding and overseeing the project’s development and construction. There are over 115,000 children in the greater Lansing region (Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Ionia, Livingston and Shiawassee counties) with physical and/or mental challenges. Kids should be kids – it’s their job to play and have fun. Because of varied disabilities or special needs, their opportunities are limited.

Dick Scott Motor Mall is family owned and operated and has served the Ingham and Livingston county area for over 22 years. They are a full service dealer for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, including sales, service, body shop and glass repair.

CASE Cares is an all volunteer, 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization established by CASE Credit Union during fall 2007.

To make a donation, obtain more information and/or volunteer, interested persons may call 517.393.7710, x1030 or email casecares@casecu.org.

September 28 is the 2011 Downtown Restaurant Crawl in Plymouth!

The Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce, in a joint effort with the Friends of the Penn, announce the 6th Annual PENN-Taste-Tic Downtown

Plymouth Restaurant Crawl on Wednesday, September 28 from 5:30 - 8:30pm. "Crawlers" can walk around downtown Plymouth enjoying delicious samples and treats from many of their favorite Plymouth restaurants and sweet shops.

This year's participants include: Box Bar & Grill; Cellar 849; Compari's; E.G. Nicks; Ironwood Grill; Jimmy John's; Nico & Vali; Panera; Perfectly Sweet/Boule Artisan Bakery; Sweet Afton Tea Room; Sweets 21 and Yogurt Palooza. Attendees will get a chance to vote for their favorite taste and restaurant!

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are only available at the Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce (850 W. Ann Arbor Trail) and Sun & Snow (388 S. Main St.) in downtown Plymouth. Adult tickets are $20 each, and children 10 & under are $15. All proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Penn and the Chamber of Commerce.

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FlexTech High School Now Open

There’s a new type of school in town with flexible scheduling that’s chock full of cutting-edge technology that none of the kids are too cool for.

FlexTech High School, located near the I-96 and Grand River Ave. intersection, is well into it’s first week of classes and is running smoothly, according to the school’s principal, Melanie Laber.

It’s evident from the moment you walk in the door that Flex Tech is a far cry from the traditional high school classroom.

“My dad said he felt like he was dropping me off at a college campus,” 9th-grader and Brighton resident, Lucas Stanesa, said.

Students and visitors see the school’s state-of-the-art computer lab as they enter through the front door. The lab is equipped with several state-of-the-art iMacs and various tablets, with technology being a huge staple at Flex Tech, Laber said.

Instead of cell phones being taboo as they are at most other schools, students are encouraged to bring their own computers, tablets and even cell phones. Flex Tech offers many online courses to it’s students, giving them the option to work from home or to come in and use the school’s brand new facilities.

Classes that are held at the school are done in 90-minute periods twice a week--more similar to a college schedule than a traditional five-day schedule like most high schools.

While Flex Tech offers the standard Michigan Merit Curriculum courses, it also offers students interesting electives, such as video game design and computer programming classes.

The classes held at the school are done in a project-based manner, which helps kids get used to the types of work they will encounter in the real world, Laber said.

For instance, the physics class held at the school will center around a project that takes a gas-powered remote control car, and transforming it to run on an electric motor. Students are free to design the car and make any changes that they want--total creative freedom. At the end of the course, students will take their finished products to the Michigan National Speedway to let their cars take a lap around the track.

Flex Tech classrooms generally have 10 to 15 kids per class, so kids are in a smaller, more intimate setting with their teachers. Kids are encouraged to work at their own base and undergo one advisory meeting per week to check their progress.

During advisory, kids learn how to manage personal finances, how to behave during job interview, how to build a resume and other skills that help to prepare them for the rest of their lives.

“We’re trying to teach the kids 21st century skills,” Laber, said.

Laber says that Flex Tech is a great fit for a variety of kids.

“Maybe they didn’t fit in, or they’ve been bullied in the past, or just want access to the technology,” Laber said. “Some kids just don’t do well sitting in a classroom all day long.”

FlexTech High School is public charter school, and therefore is state-funded and tuition-free. During open enrollment periods, the school is open for any 9th through 12th grade student in Michigan.

Flex Tech currently has about 130 students enrolled, though numbers have been growing in recent weeks.

For more information on Flex Tech High School, please visit http://www.flextech-hs.org or call 810-844-3366.

As read on: http://brighton.patch.com/articles/flextech-high-school-now-open

Farmington Hills Campus Showcases Women's Art

A wine and cheese reception Thursday marks the opening of Oakland Community College Women Center's annual show.

Julia Kling wandered around the Smith Theatre Gallery at Oakland Community College (OCC) in Farmington Hills Thursday evening, poring over 34 art works in the "From Our Perspectives" national women's art exhibition.

"There's a lot of good work," said Kling, an au pair living in Bloomfield and studying at OCC's Highland Lakes campus. "It's really interesting to look at and think about."

Juror Shiva Ahmadi selected "Has Ear No Mouth", a haunting depiction of a geisha, by Hui Chi Lee of Lexington, KY, as Best of Show. Other honorees were:

President's Award: "Hard Work Never Killed Anyone", Suzanne Anan, Belmar, NJ

Purchase Award: "Untitled", Aspen Hochhalter, Charlotte, NC

Honorable Mention: "I'm Telling You Now", Ginger Burrell, San Jose, CA and "Reluctant Vessel: Final", Ann Smith, Plymouth MI

Smith attended the show's opening night reception. Her 2009 work, fabricated from new and reclaimed materials, uses a suspended overturned horseshoe crab as a metaphor, with its telson, or tail spine, (normally used to turn the crab back over) piercing a decorative golden platter.

The piece signifies a significant point in her career.

"It's a moment of resolve as regards my profession. I wanted to delve a little bit more into the art, and not to the designers' bidding," Smith said.

Two Farmington artists, Valerie McNeece and Sandra Shelly, also have works selected for the show among more than 300 entries from around the country. McNeece's photo is titled, "Front Yard Prayer Service"; Shelly's piece is "After the Fire".

The 21st annual exhibition runs through Friday, Oct. 14 at the Orchard Ridge Campus’ Smith Theatre Gallery. Viewing hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

As read on: http://farmington-mi.patch.com/articles/farmington-hills-campus-showcases-womens-art#photo-7780838

Passport Day Arrives TOMORROW, Saturday September 17th!!!

Saturday will make securing a passport easier for aspiring travelers who normally can't get away from their day jobs during the week.

Local passport offices across the nation are offering Passport Day on Saturday, the only non-weekday of the year where offices will be open to process passports.

According to an email by Plymouth Township Deputy Clerk Eric Bacyinski, this is significant because when minors apply for passports, both the parent and the applicant must be present, meaning the parent would have to take time off work.

Bacyinski said in the email that Saturday is the rescheduled date from an original date scheduled in April, but was canceled because of a possible government shutdown.

Bacyinski wrote that more information can be found at the state's travel website.

The hours will run from 10 a.m,-3 p.m. Saturday.

Locally, passports can be processed at Plymouth Township Hall, 9955 N. Haggerty Road in Plymouth Township and Plymouth City Hall, 201 S. Main St.

As read on: http://plymouth-mi.patch.com/articles/passport-day-arrives-on-saturday

Ladies Night OUT in Downtown Plymouth is BACK!

Come to Downtown Plymouth's Annual Ladies Night Out on Thursday, September 22 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. This event is a night for ladies to enjoy an evening on the town with friends.

Visit the participating stores and enjoy shopping, gifts, samples, prizes and refreshments. Several restaurants will also have special drinks, appetizers and more.



Participating stores this year include: Basket Kreations; Bella Mia; Bed & Gift Boutique; Candy Trail; Creatopia Paint Your Own Pottery; Dearborn Jewelers; Eclectic Attic; Genuine Toy Co.; GiGi's Mode; Hands on Leather; Home Sweet Home; Isabella's Copper Pot; Jill Andra Young Photography; Kilwin's; Magnolia A Fresh Flower Market; Merle Norman; Old World Olive Press; Penniman Gallery; R.S.V.P.; Sean O'Callaghan's; sideways; Sun & Snow; Sunny J's Lingerie; Sweets 21; That's Awesome and TranquiliTea.



Back by popular demand, Mr. 48170 will again be handing out roses to the first 500 ladies, courtesy of Ribar Floral. Last year was such an overwhelming success that you won't want to miss out this year!

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Brighton Library Offers Tips on Genealogy Research

Join genealogist Karen Trzcinski at the Brighton District Library as she presents County Courthouse Records, a program for beginning and advanced genealogists on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. The program is an overview of the numerous types of records found at county courthouses and how they relate to building a family history.

Trzcinski will discuss the importance of not overlooking the county courthouse when exploring one’s family history. The everyday joys and hardships of your ancestor’s lives can often be found among the documents and original records of the local court. Marriage certificates, divorce records, land grants, deeds, wills, probate records, military rosters and an abundance of other genealogical records are tucked away in books, folders, file cabinets and boxes just waiting to be discovered.

Those attending the program will learn how to avoid major pitfalls when looking through courthouse records. Trzcinski stresses developing a plan of action before heading to the courthouse to ensure the most efficient use of your time. Researching old records can become overwhelming and researchers often are disappointed when they visit the courthouse because they really don't know where to begin.

Oftentimes, obscure records may contain a wealth of useful information. Additionally, county clerks themselves might not be aware of older records that may be in storage and haven’t been used for years.

Join Trzcinski for an informative evening of genealogical know-how. To register or learn more about the program County Courthouse Records at the Brighton District Library call 810-229-6571 x 227 or visit our website www.brightonlibrary.info. The library is located at 100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48114.

As read on: http://brighton.patch.com/articles/brighton-library-offers-tips-on-genealogy-research

Quicken Loans Plans to Hire 500 New Workers

DETROIT - Online retail mortgage lender Quicken Loans Inc. says it plans to hire 500 new workers, mostly based in Detroit.

In a release, the company says it plans to kick off the hiring effort with a job fair Saturday at its downtown Detroit headquarters. The company wants to hire immediately for several areas including mortgage banking, marketing and technology.

The event runs form 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Job listings are posted online.

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Schools prepare to remember 9-11 in class on 10-year anniversary

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan — Ask anyone younger than 30 where they were when they learned of the Sept. 11 attacks, and you’re likely to get an answer like Tiffany Taylor’s.

“I was in class.”

For an entire generation, Sept. 11, 2001 instantly became one of those rare American moments — like the preceding generation’s John F. Kennedy assassination — in which millions walked into classrooms expecting another quiet day learning about history.

Instead, they watched it unfold.

“All I knew was we were just sitting there, completely quiet,” said Taylor, who was an 8-year-old third grader at Morrish Elementary in Swartz Creek at the time.

Taylor, now an 18-year-old University of Michigan-Flint freshman, said an announcement came on over the PA system about the attacks, but her and other classmates were too young to understand what was happening.

“I was like: ‘What is going on? Why is this going on? Why is this happening?’ ”

Now, long after the rubble and dust from the towers has been swept away, 9-11 as a classroom topic is as strong as ever.

Students all across Michigan start their first day of school today. For many, their first lessons will involve Sunday’s 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

“It can be a touchy subject, but at the same time it needs to be addressed,” said Loraine Brinker, a high school history teacher at Flint K-12 charter school International Academy.

Even Zach Stone — who was a few years older than Taylor in the sixth grade at Flushing Central Elementary — said he had struggled to wrapping his head around the event.

Stone, now 21, said he and the other older kids in the school were taken into the library to watch the news.

“I knew that it was bad,” he said. “But I don’t think I understood the gravity of the situation.”

Doug Hyde, who was in eighth grade at Swartz Creek Middle School, said he spent a lot of the day in confusion.

Hyde was coming back from lunch when classmates started to notice the images on the classroom televisions. Teachers let them come in and watch the news.

“I knew something bad happened ... I didn’t even know what terrorism was,” said Hyde, now 23.

Hyde said he got little explanation from teachers that day. He had to get with other students to talk about the attack.

“We kind of all figured out together that it was bad,” he said.

And, now, 10 years later, teachers are preparing lessons on that fateful day again — one of the first subjects they will have to tackle in the new school year.

Brinker and fellow high school history teacher Brady Pawlik have a unique plan for their school.

Throughout the school day Monday, Sept. 12 (since the anniversary falls on a Sunday), the entire school will get periodic updates over the PA system marking the times of significant events from the day.

For example, at 8:46 a.m., students will be told that’s the exact time American Airlines Flight 11, originally bound for Los Angeles, crashed into floors 93-99 of the World Trade Center’s North Tower.

And at 9:03 a.m., they’ll learn United Airlines Flight 175, also destined for Los Angeles, crashed into floors 77-85 of the South Tower.

“We’re looking at what actually happened that day and not sugarcoating it,” said Brinker.

Students and teachers in all classes and grades will be encouraged to talk about the events as they unfold through the day. Teachers in younger grades will have more basic, age-appropriate conversations while older grades will explore themes of nationalism, Arab-American relations and the war on terror.

The teachers said today’s K-12 students are some of the first Americans who are too young to remember the attacks — or can barely remember. Many haven’t been given the chance to experience and talk about the effect of the attacks.

“We can try to put those students in the same positions and literally ask them how they feel,” Pawlik said.

The 9-11 attacks, and their far-reaching implications, became subject matter for teachers in all grades immediately after the event, said Doug Stuart, a Pennsylvania professor who helped launch the website Teaching 9-11 in 2002.

The site offers direction to a wide selection of teaching tools, including lesson plans, speech transcripts and news reports.

It was shortly after the attacks when Stuart got an unsettling feeling about how the attacks were getting spun in classrooms.

“I saw some interest groups who were very anxious to use 9-11 to send out a certain kind of message, in part to the educational community,” said Stuart, a professor of political science and international studies at Dickinson College, a small private college.

For example, liberal groups wanted 9-11 taught in the context of tolerance and cultural misunderstanding and conservatives wanted teachers to focus on terrorism and national security, Stuart said.

“I didn’t like the fact that you had to go to different kinds of websites to get those different perspectives,” he added.

Stuart said he thinks the national conversation about 9-11, and international relations in general, has evolved since 2001. There’s more critical thinking and polite debate and less forcing of ideologies.

“I think that has gotten down to the classroom level as well,” he said.

At Clio High School, social studies teacher Jennifer Wilson said she’s use a range of materials to teach the topic, including news reports and pictures from the day.

The challenge, she said, is making the topic real for a generation that didn’t experience the day.

For them, it might as well be the JFK assassination.

“They were in first grade, they were in third grade,” Wilson said of her students. “They don’t remember it.”

As read on: http://www.mlive.com/education/index.ssf/2011/09/schools_prepare_to_remember_9-.html

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Brighton Michiagan - 9/11 Dedication Scheduled for Sunday, September 11, 2011

Where: Brighton Area Fire Station 31, 615 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116
Date: September 11, 2011
Time: 9:00am

Sunday, on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, come and join the Brighton community at Brighton Fire Station 31 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

They will be dedicating the 9/11 memorial, which includes a piece of steel from the World Trade Center, as a permanent memorial to all of the fallen victims of the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center tragedy. The fallen victims will forever remain in our hearts.

Things to know before you go:

- Open to the public

- Be advised that Grand River Avenue will be closed from Main Street to Cross Street.

- Shuttle service available from Brighton Meijer

Features: Open to All
Website: http://www.brightonareafire.com
Phone: 810-229-6640
Price: Free

As read on: http://brighton.patch.com/events/911-dedication-scheduled

Brighton - 9/11 Memorial Site Plan

City council has approved a site plan for the 9/11 memorial sculpture that will soon be installed in front of the Brighton Area Fire Department. The centerpiece of the memorial is a twisted steel beam that was retrieved from the heart of the ruins of the World Trade Center towers.

According to the site plan, the steel beam, which measures roughly eight feet in length and is about three feet wide, will be suspended by four metal cables attached to crooked steel beams.

Broken pieces of concrete will lay beneath the beam. Surrounding the memorial a wall will stand, etched with the names of firefighters who parished that day and the words, "We will never forget".

The concept was designed free of charge by architect Pete Lindhout of Lindhout Associates. Unilock, a local manufacturer of paving stones and retaining walls has agreed to install the sculpture at no cost to the city.

The beam was originally obtained through an application process that started in 2009. The Brighton Area Fire Department sent in an outline of the memorial along with their application, including where and how the beam would be displayed to The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the organization that oversees the housing of the World Trade Center’s ruins.

Captain Greg Mobray of the Brighton Area Fire Department, along with five fellow firefighters then went to New York City to pick up the piece of steel and to visit ground zero for the first time.

“It was very emotional since it was the first time any of us had been,” Mobray said. “Pictures just don’t do it justice. It was truly eye-opening to see the true magnitude of what happened that day.”

The beam itself will remain unmodified and shall be preserved as it sits, twisted and cloaked in rust, Mobray said.

The city plans to host a county-wide 9/11 memorial ceremony on Sept. 11 this year. During the ceremony, the memorial will be unveiled.

As read on: http://brighton.patch.com/articles/city-council-oks-911-memorial-site-plan

9/11: 10th Anniversary TV Specials List

Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of 9/11. To commemorate the event, most of the network channels (as well as many cable channels) will be airing documentaries, news programs, movies or special editions of their regular programs. A few TV specials have aired this week, but the majority will be airing on Friday, Saturday and, of course, Sunday. To help you keep track, here is a list of the available programming.

Friday, September 9

The Early Show (7:00 am, CBS): The morning program will broadcast live from Ground Zero.

9/11 - Ten Years Later (4:00 pm, ReelzChannel): This documentary will examine how 9/11 has shaped movies, entertainment and pop culture.

America Then and Now (5:00 pm, HLN): This special report will examine how Americans' lives have changed in the past 10 years.

CBS Evening News (6:30 pm, CBS): Scott Pelley will anchor the news from Ground Zero.

9/11: The Days After (9:00 pm, History Channel): A look at how the country changed in the days after the attacks.

Dateline (9:00 pm, NBC): Tom Brokaw will look back on the day's events and the people he interviewed about the attacks.

Dr. Drew (9:00 pm, HLN): The celebrity rehab doc explores how families were affected by the attack and how they have been re-built.

9/11: Timeline of Terror (10:00 pm, Fox News Channel): This special revisits a timeline of the events of 9/11 as they happened.

Joy Behar (10:00 pm, HLN): Behar will interview celebrities and other newsmakers about the lessons and effects of 9/11.

Beyond 9/11: Portraits of Resilience (11:00 pm, CNN): Time magazine and HBO present stories of courage and survival (also airs Sept. 11 at 8:46 am on HBO).

Saturday, September 10

The Early Show (CBS): The morning program broadcasts live from Ground Zero.

Nine Innings From Ground Zero (8:00 am, HBO): This HBO Sports documentary focuses on the 2001 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks, which took place barely a month after Sept. 11, and played an important role in helping the city return to a sense of normalcy.

CBS Evening News (6:30 pm, CBS): Scott Pelley again anchors the news from Ground Zero.

Inside Flight 93 (8:00 pm, A&E): A&E will be rebroadcasting its 2005 TV movie about the hijacking of Flight 93 and the passengers who fought back (also airs Sunday, September 11, at 7:00 am).

The Love We Make (9:00 pm, Showtime): This documentary chronicles Paul McCartney's journey through New York City after his plane was grounded that morning. McCartney's benefit concert, "The Concert for New York City," and its planning will be featured.

On Native Soil (3:00 pm, MSNBC): This documentary, narrated by Kevin Costner and Hilary Swank, examines the 9/11 Commission's report and interviews the people involved in putting it together (also airs Sept. 11 at 9 pm.)

The Suze Orman Show (9:00 pm PT/12:00 am ET, CNBC): Orman discussed the money lessons learned from 9/11.

Voices From Inside the Towers (9:00 pm, History): This film chronicles the stories of love and loss on 9/11.

Beyond: Messages from 9/11 (10:00 pm, BIO Channel): Bonnie McEneaney's husband died on 9/11, but she insists he continues to send her messages. This special takes a look at other who lost loved ones and say they have received signs from the other side.

Portraits From Ground Zero (10:00 pm, A&E): The photos of Andrea Booher are featured in this documentary. Booher is one of only two photographers who were given unlimited, 24-hour access to Ground Zero after the attacks.

Sunday, September 11

America Remembers (5:00 am PT/8:00 am ET, NBC & MSNBC): This three-hour special NBC News broadcast will feature the official memorial ceremonies at Ground Zero in New York, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and at the United Flight 93 crash in Shanksville, Penn.

In Memoriam: New York City, 9/11/01 (7:15 am, HBO): Former New York Major Rudolph Giuliani serves as guide as this special combines personal video and photography to illustrate what the mayor and his staff went through during 9/11 and the days that followed.

9/11: America Remembers Ten Years Later (8:00 am, ABC): Good Morning America will air a special three-hour edition anchored by Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos (with Robin Roberts live from the World Trade Center). David Muir, Katie Couric and Christiane Amanpour will also participate.

9/11: America Remembers (8:00 am, CBS): Scott Pelley again anchors the CBS News special live from Ground Zero. A live broadcast of Face the Nation from Ground Zero will follow.

102 Minutes that Changed America (8:46 am, A&E Networks): A&E will rebroadcast the 2008 Emmy-winning special across all of its domestic and international networks, including History Channel.

Beyond 9/11: Portraits of Resilience (8:46 am, HBO): Time magazine and HBO present stories of courage and survival.

Telling Nicholas (10:30 am, HBO Signature): This documentary focuses on the story of 9/11 through the eyes of Nicholas, a seven-year-old boy who lost his mother in the World Trade Center.

The Guys (1:30 pm, HDNet Movies): Sigourney Weaver, Anthony LaPaglia and Irene Walsh star in this drama about a group of people who come together to write eulogies for lost firefighters.

The Concert For New York City: Ten Years Later (4:00 pm, VH1): VH1 rebroadcasts 2001's six-hour benefit concert from Madison Square Garden, featuring appearances and performances from Bill and Hillary Clinton, Elton John, Billy Joel, Mick Jagger, Bon Jovi, The Who, Jay-Z, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Sheryl Crow, Paul McCartney, Jim Carrey and more.

Objects and Memory (4:00 pm, PBS): This special is narrated by Frank Langella and set to the music of Philip Glass. The program explores the importance and meaning of objects recovered during 9/11, the Oklahoma City bombing and the Vietnam War.

Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero (5:00 pm, Science Channel): Steven Spielberg produced this six-hour special that highlights the team trying to build the new, 104-story One World Trade Center in the face of deadlines and pressure to honor the victims.

NBC Nightly News (6:30 pm, NBC): Brian Williams will anchor a special edition of the news from Ground Zero.

60 Minutes (7:00 pm, CBS): 60 Minutes will devote an hour to 9/11 coverage.

Slammin' Iron: Rebuilding the World (7:05 pm, HDNet): This special will tell the tale of iron workers who are risking their lives to rebuild the World Trade Center.

9/11: In Our Own Words (8:00 pm, MSNBC): NBC news anchors and reporters remember what they were doing on 9/11.

9/11: Ten Years Later (8:00 pm, CBS): Robert De Niro hosts this special, which features exclusive footage from the Naudet brothers and James Hanlon, who were inside and the around the WTC buildings on 9/11. The documentary will also update the footage with interviews from some of the firefighters who appeared in the original documentary.

America Remembers - 9/11 (8:00 pm, PBS): The PBS NewsHour team examines the significance of 9/11 across the country in a one-hour special.

Dan Rather Reports: Dan Rather Remembers 9/11 (8:00 pm, HDNet & HDNet Movies): Rather explores how the attacks changed America and answers viewer questions.

Making the 9/11 Memorial (8:00 pm, History Channel): This special will give viewers a a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the Ground Zero memorial, from conception to installation.

Pentagon Under Fire (8:00 pm, Military Channel): This special tracks the path of the plane that attacked the Pentagon and talks to those who escaped the building.

TCM Commemorates 9/11 (8:00 pm, TCM): First responders Patrick McNally and Vernon Webb introduce an evening of films.

9/11: After the Towers Fell (9:00 pm, Military Channel): The program focuses on the race to save those trapped in the Twin Towers after their collapse.

Great Performances: "The New York Philharmonic 10th Anniversary Concert for 9/11" (9:00 pm, PBS): The orchestra offers a performance of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2, Resurrection.

Rebirth (9:00 pm, Showtime): This Sundance documentary examines the lives of five people changed by 9/11 over the last 10 years.

The Space Between (9:00 pm, USA Network): This is Oscar winner Melissa Leo's 2010 Tribecca Film Festival entrant. She plays a flight attendant who must help a 10-year-old Pakistani-American boy after the attacks.

The Twins of the Twin Towers (9:00 pm, OWN): In an interesting twist, this special focuses on the more than 40 twins who lost their siblings on 9/11.

Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup (9:15 pm, HDNet Movies): Versions of this film have been floating around the internet for years. They propose that 9/11 was actually the work of a U.S. government conspiracy.

9/11: The Towers and the Pentagon (10:00 pm, Military Channel): Forensic engineers explain the engineering mysteries of 9/11, including why the Pentagon survived the attack while the Twin Towers collapsed.

Remembrance and Renewal: 10 Years After the 9/11 Attacks (10:00 pm, ABC): This special edition of 20/20 will look back on 9/11.

From the Ground Up (10:15 pm, OWN): The story of five widows who lost their firefighter husbands in 9/11.

Twin Towers (10:21 pm, USA Network): This Oscar-winning documentary short is about a New York City policeman and fireman who are brothers. The short is based on footage originally shot for a reality pilot for Dick Wolf's production company.

Frontline: "The Man Who Knew" (10:30 pm, PBS): This special tells the story of 9/11 victim John O'Neill, a former top counter-terrorism FBI agent, who was pushed out and took a job as head of security at the World Trade Center.

Conspiracy Files: 9/11 Ten Years On (11:00 pm, HDNet Movies): This special examines the various conspiracy theories surrounding the day's events.

As read on: http://tvovermind.zap2it.com/tv-news/911-ten-year-anniversary-tv-specials/90558

Stay competitive with your Small Business!

SCHOOLCRAFT - EXPORT BOOT CAMP, BEGINNING 9/15/11

Get your small business the information to be competitive in the global marketplace. Learn the basic tools to initiate or expand into international markets. Topics covered include: risk assessment, supply chain management, finance, freight forwarding, insurance, product classification, export regulations, and marketing. Come away with numerous resources to grow your international business. Schoolcraft College will be offering this 5-week program beginning Thursday, September 15th (9 am - 3:30 pm). The program costs $245/person and you may view registration details, at: http://www.schoolcraft.edu/bdc/seminars-small-business.asp Questions? Contact Schoolcraft College MI-SBTDC at (734) 462-4438.

As read on: http://livoniachamberofcommerce.blogspot.com/

Demo Ride and NEW Product Announcements!

We had a fantastic Event Last Friday & Saturday!!
A HUGE Thanks to the Wolverine State Victory Riders for all your help!
We met a lot of new people and had an all around great time. We can't wait
until our next event! We look for just about any reason to throw a good party.
The even was completed by Ken Mack and the Blackjack Band on Saturday
everyone enjoyed some great food, fun and great Classic Rock LIVE!

We had 140 riders come out and take a new 2012 Victory for a test ride and we
were busy selling tons of bikes over the weekend!! Our Showroom is looking a little empty
but the good news is more 2012 Models are rolling in AND we are excited to announce that
Coming VERY SOON we will also be selling Polaris ATV's and Side x Sides!!

Click Here to see all the great Pictures from our Demo Ride Event!
And watch here and on our Facebook Page for more announcements on
our new additions!!

Northville Adult/Senior Services Activities

Adult/Senior Services Activities
Northville Community Senior Center
303 W. Main Street
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 349-4140
Visit our website by clicking here

Flu Shot Clinic - Wednesday, October 12, 1:00pm-6:00pm
The Visiting Nurses Association will be available to provide Flu or Pneumonia shots. The clinic will be held at the Northville Community Senior Center, 303 W. Main Street. Flu shot includes H1N1 with seasonal flu shot. Pre-registration Required. \$25 Flu Shot, \$30 Flu Mist, \$70 Pneumonia Shot

Shop Chicago
On your mark, get set, shop! Shop Chicago! Travel to Chicago in luxury motor coaches and spend the day on your own shopping the Magnificent Mile. Trip sold out in 2010, our first year… So register early to reserve your seat!
Saturday, November 12
\$59 (resident)
Note: Registration ends November 9th or while space is available. All registrations received after November 2nd will be charged a \$5 late fee. Click here for more information.

Friday Flicks
Fridays at 1:00pm
Pick-up our newsletter for movie listing. No pre-registration required
\$1.00 per person Click here for more information.

Our Special Events are looking for your donations...
Clean out your junk drawers, closets, and kitchens! We will gladly accept the following items that have been cleaned or are new and in packages.

Decorations from the following countries: Africa, China, France, Australia, United States
Halloween Decorations, not-too-scary
Items can be dropped off at the Recreation Center at Hillside, 700 West Baseline, Northville, MI 48167 before December 1, 2011. Click here for more information.

Not so Spooky Treat of Treat in Northville

Preschool- 3rd Grade

Trick or Treat Trail at Mill Race Village this Year!
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 - 4:40pm-6:40pm (timed admissions)
$8.00/Child, parents are FREE

Trick of Treat around Northville's own historic Mill Race Village (215 Grisold) and visit the not-so-spooky houses at this annual Holloween treat. Due to the nature of the event, registration is not available at the event. Pre-registration is required.

- Event held rain or shine, so please dress appropriately
- Please arrive at the event entrance a few minutes prior to your time.
- Wear costumes, bring a trick or treat bag
- Parking is available at Ford Field or behind the Planet Fitness Building.

16th Annual FISHING DERBY

Wayne County Parks, Northville Parks and Recreation and Vietnam Veterans of America Plymouth/Canton Chapter 528 Proudly present the 16th Annual FISHING DERBY


Saturday, September 24
8:00 a.m. – Noon
Hines Park
Waterford Bend Area
(Northville Road, North of Six Mile in Northville)


- The Middle Rouge River will be stocked with 10”- 12” rainbow trout.
**Prizes will be given away in a variety of categories. Some fish will be tagged for prizes.**
- All anglers need to bring their own equipment and bait.
- There is a three fish limit.
- Pre-registration is NOT required.
- No fishing license is required for this event.

Schedule of Events
7:30-8:00 a.m. Registration on site
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Children 12 years old and younger can
fish and participate in the casting contest
10:30 a.m. Presentation of prizes to children
10:00 a.m. – Noon Fishing for all ages


For more info, call (734) 261-1990 or visit www.waynecountyparks.org
As read on: http://www.northvilleparksandrec.org/SpecialEvents/PDF/Flyer-FishingDerby.pdf