Wednesday, November 5, 2025

 Annual Salute to Service program set in Canton

The traditional Salute to Service in Canton Township will begin with a 6 p.m. reception Nov. 11 at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill.

The free reception will be followed by a main stage program at 7 p.m.  No tickets are required for this general admission event, and the program is appropriate for all ages.

“Canton’s Village Theater is proud to once again be the host site for this annual event honoring our area’s service men and women, and their families,” said Ben Frick, Performing Arts Coordinator.  “Every year, this special tribute brings together the community for a night of celebration and appreciation of those who have put themselves in harm’s way in order to protect our country.”

Donations for the VA Ann Arbor Health System will be accepted during the event.  Suggested donations of new items include winter hats, gloves, coats, men’s T-Shirts, sweat tops and bottoms and underwear in various sizes.  Additional new items that are also requested include: backpacks, bodywash, lotion, denture adhesive, mouthwash, hairbrushes, toothpaste, and 2.50-3.75 reading glasses.  Protein items, such as tuna, Vienna sausage and beef sticks, are also suggested. Donations may also be dropped off at the Village Theater through Nov. 26 during regular Box Office hours.

The Village Theater at Cherry Hill is located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, 48187. For more information, visit www.cantonvillagetheater.org or call (734) 394-5300.