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Join us for food, and fun, and maybe you’ll leave with a bingo win and some money in your pocket!
It is super simple and fast play; all rules will be explained in advance!
As always, every penny the Auxiliary raises goes directly back into helping Veterans, Post 1136 cost-sharing for repairs and improvements, fundraisers for National and Department programs, and supporting Veterans and their families in YOUR community. In the last month alone your Auxiliary has raised over $2,000 with our weekly Lions watch party meals, raffles, fundraising, and more. Those funds helped in the following ways this month.
**Make sure to confirm due to up coming Holidays**
Participate in your own light parade at Bike Through the Lights and be among the first to see the 2024 Wayne County Lightfest! Bike riders will bike to the Warrendale Park and back (16K). Participants can turn around at any point.
Lightfest hat and bike light guaranteed to the first 500 participants for Bike Through the Lights.
The start and finish of the bike event are at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland. Hines Drive will be closed for vehicle traffic for the event. All riders must wear a helmet and have a light due to two-way bike traffic.
On-line registration is open now through noon on November 15, 2024 – click here https://runningfitevents.redpodium.com/-lightfest
Registration Fees for Bike Through the Lights:
Adults
$30 until November 1, 2024
$35 from November 2 through noon on November 15
$40 at Packet pick up on November 18 and on event day (November 19)
Kids (18 and younger)
$20 until November 1, 2024
$25 from November 2 through noon on November 15
$30 at Packet pick up and on event day (November 19)
Registration will also take place at Packet Pickup on Monday, November 18 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and on event day, November 19, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
*Participants will receive a 2024 Lightfest hat, Lightfest 2024 medal, transportation back to the start line after the event and post event snacks*
Lightfest hat and medal guaranteed to the first 1,000 participants for the Lightfest Run/Walk.
**The start line is at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road in Westland) and the finish line is at Warrendale Park near the Hype Recreation Center (23302 W. Warren Avenue in Dearborn Heights). Hines Drive will be closed for vehicle traffic for the event.
Please park at the start area and shuttle busses will transport you back to Merriman Hollow after the event.
Registration Fees for the Lightfest Run/Walk:
Adults
$35 until November 1, 2024
$40 from November 2 through noon on November 15
$45 at Packet pick up on November 18 and on event day (November 20)
Kids (18 and younger)
$25 until November 1, 2024
$30 from November 2 through noon on November 15
$35 at Packet pick up on November 18 and on event day (November 20)
Click here to register! https://runningfitevents.redpodium.com/-lightfest
Online registration will take place until noon on November 15, 2024. Registration will also take place at Packet Pickup on Monday, November 18 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and on event day, November 20, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Packet Pick up will take place on Monday, November 18 at Merriman Hollow Park from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM for both events. The address for Merriman Hollow Park is 7651 N. Merriman Hollow Road in Westland.
No dogs are allowed due to the bus transportation and large amount of participants.
There is a 2.5 hour time limit for participation for the Lightfest Run/walk.
Cost: Just $10, regardless of residency! Per person, per date, Note start time of event varies.
Registration is required – to secure your spot, call 734-675-7300 OR register online here: https://apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/#/online/trenton/programs/4/level?&facility_ids=4
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Join us for a fun-filled evening in support of The PAWS Clinic! Enjoy a nacho bar at 6pm followed by Trivia at 7pm, along with exciting raffles, 50/50, and more!
-Tickets: $25 (must be purchased in advance by clicking here https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HHUXE2DB78QXS&fbclid , Wyandotte Boat Club or The PAWS Clinic
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All are welcome to join the Conservatory Friends in welcoming Santa Claus who will light the Christmas tree at 6:30 pm.
Sing-a-long by the bonfire, bring your favorite snacks and drinks, no charge to participate.
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Come out and enjoy the city’s annual lighted Christmas at Park Avenue and Englewood featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus!
After the parade, there will be holiday snacks available in rooms D, E, F and G, of the community center.
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We will be running 16 model trains.
Halloween exhibits and trains will be featured.
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Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 5:30 PM
Get ready for a night of musical excellence at the Salem Witchcraft’s Christmas Show, benefitting Lost Voices. Lost Voices is a group of professional musicians who use the power of songwriting to bring hope and healing to kids who have experienced significant emotional trauma. Over the years our work has touched the lives of more than 2,500 young people struggling to find a healthy place for themselves in the world.
Choose the V.I.P Package and receive a signed band photo and custom lanyard.
Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 7pm.
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November
Sunday, November 3 at Green Bay Packers 4:25 p.m.
Sunday, November 10 at Houston Texans 8:20 p.m.
Sunday, November 17 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 24 at Indianapolis Colts 1:00 p.m.
December
Sunday, December 15 vs. Buffalo Bills 4:25 p.m.
Sunday, December 22 at Chicago Bears 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 30 at 49ers 8:15 pm
January
Sunday, January 5 vs. Minnesota Vikings TBD
**Make sure to confirm due to up coming Holidays**
The Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot kick off America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White.
The S3 Turkey Trot has been a tradition in Detroit for over 40 years! Much more than a variety of races (10k/5k/1 mile and combo events), thousands of participants dress in costumes for the event. Often declared “The Parade before The Parade”, participants frolic by the largest spectator crowd in Michigan. Truly an awesome way to start Thanksgiving Day!
Click to register – https://theparade.org/turkeytrot/registration/
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The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is passing through Romulus once again on Nov. 25th and is scheduled to pass through the Downriver area however it is unclear what time after 6:30 p.m.
Anticipated to arrive in Allen Park approximately around 10:29 pm!
Train viewers are advised to stay at least 50 feet away from the tracks at all times. And dress warmly, as the train may take longer than expected to roll through each viewing city.
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The Holiday Train is scheduled to pass through the Downriver area yet again.
NOTE: the train is expected to arrive near the downriver area around 6:30 pm traveling through southwest Detroit, Melvindale and Allen Park approximately around 10:29 pm!
Train viewers are advised to stay at least 50 feet away from the tracks at all times. And dress warmly, as the train may take longer than expected to roll through each viewing city.
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Join us for food, and fun, and maybe you’ll leave with a bingo win and some money in your pocket!
It is super simple and fast play; all rules will be explained in advance!
As always, every penny the Auxiliary raises goes directly back into helping Veterans, Post 1136 cost-sharing for repairs and improvements, fundraisers for National and Department programs, and supporting Veterans and their families in YOUR community. In the last month alone your Auxiliary has raised over $2,000 with our weekly Lions watch party meals, raffles, fundraising, and more. Those funds helped in the following ways this month.
**Make sure to confirm due to up coming Holidays**
We will be running 16 model trains.
Halloween exhibits and trains will be featured.
**Click on the picture for all the details**
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