November 22, 2021 People/Dining/Shopping/Events/Culture All defining Livonia
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Livonia Symphony Orchestra raffle is ready for you to win. Check it out. |
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Our Livonia Symphony Orchestra is raffling off a Warwick Star Bass, an $8,000 package. It could be yours, or your sons/daughters or your grandchildren.
The raffle will help fund our significantly important Livonia Symphony Orchestra and not too many communities have a wonderful hometown Symphony Orchestra. But we do. And we need to do everything as a community to support its continued success.
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On the Road Again, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Colorado |
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." — Norman Vincent Peale
To this typewriter, the magic wand has already been waved and the holiday is now underway. You see I am on the road again, leaving hometown Livonia behind as I head south of the Mason Dixon line, with turkey, fixins, friends, and sweet tea waiting.
Left behind is. . .well nothing actually. I am looking forward to the next six weeks, the holiday weeks, anticipating a great conclusion to what has been a really wonderful year.
After heading south and then returning home to Livonia it will be just about time to head to Aurora, Colorado, and the first Christmas that Leo will begin to grasp and see with wide-open eyes in amazement, and the first Christmas with Leo and Maya, Paul, Raquel, Kathy and yes, granddad.
“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. It is surprising how contented one can be with nothing definite - only a sense of existence. How I laugh when I think of my vague indefinite riches. No run at my bank can drain it, for my wealth is not possession but enjoyment.” ― Henry David Thoreau
So, Musings will be out of circulation until December 3rd for the first part of this magic end to a magical year. On the road again.
"The proper response, as Hanukkah teaches, is not to curse the darkness but to light a candle." — Irving Greenberg
My candle is now shining bright, looking at all the good surrounding me and those I love.
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ATTENTION LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS & CLARENCEVILLE FAMILIES!
Here is an easy, awesome idea for teacher/staff gifts this year!
Select "Blessing Bags" in "Giving Type" then send a card letting them know you have donated in their honor!
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Mayor Brosnan has a reminder for Thanksgiving
Reminder: "Get your Covid booster before you get together for the holidays. Together Livonia Cares continues its efforts to keep our workforce healthy by offering free Covid boosters and vaccines to all our employees and their families.
"Special thanks to the Livonia Fire Department for making sure I’ll be ready to hug those I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving."
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Livonia Historical Society to meet on Monday, November 29, 2 p.m. |
The Livonia Historical Society will be meeting in the Alexander Blue House in Greenmead Historical Park for a special gathering. Bob Legel, President of the Livonia Historical Society, has arranged for a presentation on “National and State Parks related to the Civil War.” The presenter, Susan Nenadic. A retired teacher. is the author of “A Purse of Her Own”, a phrase used by Susan B. Anthony, a leader in the fight for suffrage for women.
Before the 2 p.m. meeting, Livonia Historical Society dues paid members are offered a luncheon at the RUSTY BUCKET on Haggerty at @12 noon for $5. Reservations required via email to Bob at robertlegel@att.net Then over to Greenmead’s Alexander Blue House to hear Susan Nenadic describe some of the key battlefields of the Civil War. Might be a great opportunity to think about summer travel plans in 2022? For more info, call Bob Legel at 734-591-684
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Seedlings says Thank You
THANK YOU for your overwhelming support of our Online Auction!
Our wonderful sponsors, donors, and bidders raised over $35,000 to produce more than 3,500 braille books for children with vision loss!
We couldn’t do what we do without YOU! Your generosity and support of “our kids” means the world to us!
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
– Helen Keller
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Livonia Warriors Robotics Euchre Night, Saturday December 4th. |
The Polar Express @ The Phoenix. December 3rd-9th
It's that time of year again for you and your family to experience the Robert Zemeckis directed holiday classic The Polar Express on the big screen. Tickets are only $1 and are on sale now! The Polar Express is a holiday treat for the whole family.
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A magical mailbox has appeared just inside the Kirksey Recreation Center. Drop off a letter in Santa's Mailbox by Dec. 3 and we'll make sure it gets delivered in time for a response before Christmas! There is no cost to mail Santa these letters, but make sure the child's name and address are on the letter to Santa so he can get a response to the correct location. |
Greenmead holiday gathering takes next step with more lights, activities
The Livonia Night of Lights program initiated last winter to brighten the Greenmead Historic Village will grow to provide more lights, more activities, and more fun this upcoming holiday season.
Thanks to business sponsorships, the Alexander Blue House and surrounding yards were colorfully decorated throughout December which created a great stage for Santa to meet people on the porch of the House for Saturday and Sunday evening.
This December, the effort will expand to add lights to five more historic structures and numerous trees on the Greenmead campus, located on Newburgh south of Eight Mile.
There will be new weekend activities designed to entertain people of all ages. New this year will be children’s arts and crafts inside Newburg School, and a heated hospitality tent with outside firepits for sales of alcoholic beverages, snacks, warm beverages, and soft drinks for public gatherings on the weekends. There will be street hockey rinks in the parking lot, and choir performances at Newburg Church at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays.
Admission will be a $10 suggested donation per vehicle for the activities during the weekend evenings of December 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19. Some event proceeds will be used to support Friends of Greenmead and the Livonia Anniversary Committee. The activities will be open from 5-10 p.m. on the Friday and Saturday dates and 5-8 p.m. on the Sunday dates.
The community holiday festivities will shift to the Livonia Civic Center area on Sunday, December 5, starting with the annual parade at 4 p.m.
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I can remember the weekly dinner specials from $2.99 at my favorite pizza restaurant and cocktail lounge--Corsi's Family Restaurant. |
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