Wednesday, January 7, 2026

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Penn to feature film salute to World War II generation

Tickets are now on sale for an exclusive showing of the Mark Salloum and Keith Famie documentary film which pays tribute to the heroes of World War II.

The film will be shown at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. and at 5 p.m. and again Sunday, Jan. 11 at the Penn, 760 Penniman Ave. in Plymouth.

For tickets or information call (734)453-0870 or visit penntheatre.com.

 

8th Annual Curling Royale Jan. 17 in Romulus

The 8th Annual Curling Royale in “R” District will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Mary Ann Banks Park in Romulus.

Registration for four-person teams is not required, but recommended. On site registration will begin at noon the day of the competition. Fees are $100 per team or $25 per person. All proceeds will be donated to the Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids. Registration checks, payable to Great Lakes Burn Camp, can be submitted to the Romulus Community Development Office at city hall. Sign up is available at https://www.romulusgov.com/.../8th-Annual-Curling-Royale... or by calling (734) 942-7545. This event is weather permitting. The backup date is Jan. 24. No experience is necessary for this event, and snacks and refreshments are available for donation.

 

Romulus celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King holiday

Romulus city offices will be closed Jan. 19 in recognition of the federal holiday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The annual freedom march in the city will take place with the theme, One Romulus: Living the Dream in Action. The event is hosted by the City of Romulus, Romulus Community Schools and Romulus Ministerial Alliance. Marchers will meet at 8 a.m. and march from Romulus Middle School to Romulus High School for a service project followed by a (:30 a.m. ceremony in the auditorium.

 

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.

 

2026 Ice Festival scheduled

Downtown Plymouth is expecting more than 100,000 guests when the 2026 Plymouth Ice Festival returns Friday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 1. The traditional event attracts families, visitors and those who appreciate the art of ice sculpture from across the state. More than 150 professionally carved sculptures will be on display in downtown Kellogg Park and on sidewalks throughout the downtown area.