Community calendar
Art In The Park July 11-13
Plymouth Art In The Park returns July 11-13, for its 45th anniversary, once again transforming downtown Plymouth streets into an outdoor art gallery.
Visitors can explore a variety of original, handcrafted work, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, glass, woodwork, photography, folk art, and more.
The event includes living murals, street performers, professional LEGO displays,
And more than 90 young entrepreneurs are selling their creations.
Various civic groups charge for parking at the free event.
Romulus seeks Residential Ambassadors for meeting
Romulus is seeking individuals to become Residential Ambassadors as part of in-person focus groups occurring on July 17 and 18. Topics will include the current status of housing, home repair, and residential real estate in the city. Participants must be residents of Romulus.
Spots are limited and participants will be selected based on availability and to best represent the range of housing experiences, neighborhoods, and background. The application is available at- https://docs.google.com/
More information is available from Jessica Hobbs t jhobbs@romulusgov.com or (734) 955-4539
Sumpter Fun Day July 19
It will be Family Fun Day in sumpter Township July 19.
Sumpter Township Parks and Recreation is planning the family friendly event set for noon until 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at Graham Park, located at 23483 Sumpter Road in Belleville.
Members of the Lions Club will be on hand to provide free vision screening for children and a water bounce house with a water slide along with swimming activities will be part of the fun. The event will feature games including a cupcake walk, a watermelon seed spitting contest, a three-legged race and others. A food truck and ice cream truck will be on site to purchase refreshments, organizers noted.
The event is free and open to the public.
Romulus seeking heroes
Nominations for the annual Hometown Hero awards are now being accepted in Romulus. The annual awards are presented to individuals who made a real difference in the city. Educators, community members, seniors, neighbors, students and businesses are all eligible for the award. For more information and qualifications or an application, access fromulsgov.com or UnityAbb@gmail.com
Canton Farmers Market now open each Sunday
The Canton Farmers Market returns to Cherry Hill Village for another season of open-air shopping from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 12.
The market season will initially open at the Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Road, and will relocate in July back to the regular location in Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road, for the remainder of the season. No markets will take place May 25, June 15, July 6, Aug. 31, and Sept. 1.
Rotary club seeking host families for exchange student
Plymouth Noon Rotary Club members are seeking hosts for a Swedish foreign exchange student for the 2025/2026 school year. The student, Malte, 17, will arrive in the country at the end of August and will attend classes at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park.
A monthly stipend is provided to the student to cover his expenses, and a Youth Exchange Officer (YEO) provides training, guidance, and support to hosts and student.
More information about the Rotary Youth Exchange Program is available from Denise King, Plymouth Rotary YEO at (313) 310-1803 and at: dkingply@gmail.com.
Lifesaving classes offered
Romulus residents can register for free a hands-only CPR / AED and Gun Safety course set for 1 until 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Romulus Athletic Center (Cirrus Room). Join us for How to Save a Life with Romulus Fire Department and Romulus Police Department. Limited seats available so sign-up now. https://romuluspsf.square.
For more information, call (734)941-855.
Craft and merchandise applications available
Applications are now available for craft and merchandise vendors wishing to participate in the Romulus DDA Pumpkin Festival. The festival will take place Sept. 19, 20, and 21. Applications must be submitted by July 1 for consideration. To submit and for more information, visit here- https://www.romulusgov.com/
