COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Sumpter Family Fun Day set
It will be Family Fun Day in Sumpter Township on 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 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 backgrounds. The application is available at https://docs.google.com/
More information is available from Jessica Hobbs at jhobbs@romulusgov.com or (734) 955-4539.
Romulus seeking heroes
Nominations for the annual Hometown Hero awards are now being accepted in Romulus. The annual awards are presented to individuals who have 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
Plymouth Library hosting Popsicles in the Park
The Plymouth District Library is hosting programs in local parks with popsicles, crafts, a reading tent, and other activities. The next event is set for 6:30 to 7:30 on Tuesday, July 29, at Jack Wilcox Park at Byron and Dewey streets.
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 students. 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.
Life-saving classes offered
Romulus residents can register for a free hands-only CPR / AED and Gun Safety course set for 1 p.m. 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.
