COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Romulus to light up official holiday tree
The official holiday tree lighting ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 5 at Romulus Historical Park, 11147 Hunt St. in Romulus.
Photos with Santa, hayrides, photo ops, activities, and entertainment for the whole family are planned at the free, family event.
For more information call Romulus Recreation at (734) 941-8665
Mistletoe Market set
The annual Mistletoe Market in downtown Plymouth is set for Dec. 12, 13 and 14 this year.
The event includes horse and carriage rides, the kids’ candy cane corner, live music and entertainment and free trolley rides around town to meet and greet holiday characters.
Hours are 2 until 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 with entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 hours are 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 14, the event will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
More information is available at ChristmasinPlymouth.com
Max’s Vault is available
The Northville Township Police Department is once again helping keep “porch pirates” at bay this holiday season with Operation Max’s Vault — named for four-legged police Therapy Dog Max.
Township residents can have packages shipped to the Northville Township Police Department for safe keeping in Max’s Vault through Jan. 1, 2026. Packages should be addressed with the recipient’s name, c/0 Max’s Vault, 40911 Seven Mile Road, Northville, Mi 48167.
Packages should be retrieved within five days of delivery, officials said. This free program has become a community favorite providing safe shipping during the holiday season, officials said.
Donations sought to fund wreath for veterans’ ceremony
Wreaths are priced at $17 each and donations to purchase one or more can be made through Romulus VFW #9568's Page at: https://wreathsacrossamerica.
Order forms are also available at Romulus Public Library and will be accepted at the Community Development Office in Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus.
More information is available at (734) 955-4539 or jhobbs@romulusgov.com.
Farmers Market dates set
The Canton 2026 Off-Season Farmers Markets will take place at the Village Arts Factory, located at 50755 Cherry Hill Road. Markets are set for 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Feb. 15, March 15, and April 19. For more information, visit www.cantonmi.gov/496 or @Canton Farmers Market on Facebook.
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United Way collecting warm winter clothing
Plymouth Community United Way is collecting new men’s, women’s and children’s items including scarves, gloves, coats, blankets, boots, hats, and socks — to help ensure families and individuals in our community stay warm this winter. Donations can be dropped off at Plymouth Community United Way, 960 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Suite 2 Plymouth, MI 48170
