Community Bulletin Board
Ongoing Events:
- The Village Commission
The Village Commission meets the first Thursday of the month at the Old Village Hall at Beebe and Flynn St. at 7 p.m. The commission is looking for members. If you are interested, call the Mayor's office for a form at (586) 574-4520. - Southeast Michigan Chapter of Wild Ones
The S.E. Michigan chapter of 'Wild Ones' meets the third Wednesday of each month in conference room 'B' room, 504 upstairs at the Community Center at 7 p.m. We are advocates of native plants, habitat restoration and green ecology. Help make a difference and see our website. General public welcome. - Warren Kiwanis Aktion Club
Come and join us on the second and last Wednesday of the month; 6- 7 p.m., in Conference Room B (upstairs) in the Warren Community Center (5460 Arden). Aktion Club is a group of mentally or physically impaired young adults (18 years and older) and their caregivers who would like to give back to their community through helping others. Call Cardell Taylor at (586) 514-4186. - Warren Toastmasters Club #2260
Public speaking skills equals life success. They meet the first and third Tuesday of every month from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. at Warren City Hall. Contact Bob DeWinter for more info at (586) 943-2866. - Macomb Area Community Band
Come join us, all concert band instruments welcome, no auditions required. 7- 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Seneca Middle School. Band leader- Jack Mixter. Visit their website here for more information. - Click here for information if you are in need of prescription assistance and are a Macomb County resident.
- Looking for Veteran's who fought at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Would like to start communication. Please contact Community Outreach at (586) 258-2039 for more info. - Warren Fire Station #6 'Loan Closet'
The Warren Fire Station #6 on 12 Mile Road, has a Loan Closet with the following items on availability: wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and canes. Call (586) 759-4053 for more info. - The Warren Symphony Orchestra Announces 40th Anniversary Season
Tickets are now available for the Warren Symphony Orchestra's 40th Anniversary Season, which runs October through May and will feature five performances pre- and post-concert talks and master classes. For more information and for the details on the events throughout the season, please click the link above. Adult season tickets are $95; individual concerts are $23. Seniors and students receive discounted rates. Eighteen and under are free.
The Warren Symphony Orchestra has been awarded a grant from the State of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. The grant will allow the Warren Symphony to present to the community concerts featuring the music of Beethoven and Copland, with renowned violin virtuoso Aaron Berofsky performing the Mendelssohn Violin concerto, and youth concerts to elementary school children: Myth, Magic and More in Music. To learn more abou tthe grant and upcoming symphony events, click here. - PAWS to Read-
Mondays at 7 p.m. Gracie, a Labrador mix; Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Tank, a black Labrador; Thursdays at 7 p.m. Angel, a black Poodle
PAWS is a great program where new and struggling readers read to a therapy dog. The goal is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere in which kids can read without correction or interruption and learn not just to read, but to love reading as well. No registration is required for this. The program takes place at the Warren Civic Center Library. - Senior Nutrition Program
There is a senior nutrition program at Owen Jax Recreation Center, Mondays-Fridays at 11:30 a.m. There is a $3 donation. Call (586) 757-7480 to register. - Warren Parks and Recreation's Owen Jax Recreation Center After School Program
Bored? Need something to do afer school? Sign up now for activity #61301B with Warren Parks and Recreation. The program goes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays October 2012-May 2013. It begins October 2. Grades 9-12 are 2:30-4:30 p.m. and grades 4-8 are 4:30-6:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per student. Join us for open basketball, foosball, ping pong, card games, pool, table games and much more! Call (586) 757-7480 for details. - Lincoln Neighborhood Association of South Warren Meetings
The Lincoln Neighborhood Association of South Warren meets every first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Owen Jax, 9 Mile and Van Dyke. - The Warren Police Department now has a Permanent Disposal Site for Prescription Drugs at 29900 Civic Center Drive, Warren, 48093; (586) 574-4700. Please note that prescription drugs should be put in a sealable plastic bag and liquids & sharps (needles & syringes) are NOT accepted.
- Warren's 33rd Annual Art in the Park
Attention artists and craftspeople, Warren's 33rd Annual Art in the Park will be July 13 and 14 at Halmich Park. Applications for entry can be found at warrenfinearts.com, Warren Libraries, or call (586) 795-5471. - Tree Mulching and Watering Guidelines
Events by Date:
- May 17 & 18
Man of La Mancha
WCSPA Students perform Spring Musical, Man of La Mancha on May 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens. The play will be at WCS Performing Arts Center. One of the most endearing of all musicals, La Mancha takes place during the Spanish Inquisition and depicts prisoner, Miguel de Cervantes, as he creates the imaginary world of Don Quixote, a valiant knight. Before their very eyes, Cervantes and his faithful manservant trnasform themeselves into the characters of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza for the audience. They proceed to play out Quixote's heroic journey, with the prisoners playing along as other characters. During his quest, Don Quixote sets his sights on Aldonza, a female prisoner who uses her feminine charms to gain power and protection in this most deadly environment. Despite her obvious flaws, Don Quixote sees the beauty within Aldonza, calling her his lady, "Dulcinea," and forever changing her vision of self. - May 18-
Warren Historical & Genealogical Society Antiques Appraisal Fair
How old is it? How much is it worth? How do I get it fixed? How do I sell it? Five expert antique appraisers will be available, including an antique radio expert from Michigan Antique Radio Club. The appraisal fair will be held in the Warren Community Center Cafeteria from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Appraisals are $5 per item, maximum of 6 items per person. If your items are too large to carry such as furniture, bring photos. No stamps, coins or guns please. Refreshments will be availalble. All proceeds go to the Warren Historical & Genealogical Society, a non-profit organization. - May 18-
Author of Rose Petal Jam to be at Warren Civic Center
Meet the authors of the multi-award winning memoir/cookbook, Rose Petal Jam Recipes and Stories From A Summer in Poland. Beata Zatorska and Simon Target will be at the Civic Center Library on Saturday, May 18 at 3 p.m. - May 23-
Warren Public Library Presents: Basics of Herb, Patio and Container Gardening
Advanced Master Gardener Troy Huffaker of DTL Herbs. Learn to prepare your garden for the growing season and to select the bets plants and herbs for our region- whether you have a garden plot or containers on your patio. The presentation will be Thursday, May 23 at 6 p.m. - May 24-
2nd Annual Memorial Clothing/Home Goods Drive
Warren Woods Christian School and the Disabled American Veterans are teaming up for their 2nd Annual Memorial Clothing/Home goods Drive. The event is Friday, Mahy 24. Boxed or bagged items may be dropped off from 7 1.m.- 4 p.m. Warren Woods ChristianSchool is located at 14000 East 13 Mile Road in Warren. Funds raised will provide WWCS with technology upgrades while supporting disabled veterans. Tax receipts are available. For additional information, contact Dawn Beattie at (586) 772-8787. - June 5-7
Heart of the Hills Presents Anything Goes
Directed by Steve Krupa. June 5 & 6 at 2 p.m., June 7 & 8 at 7 p.m. at the Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden. Tickets are $14 in advance, $16 at the door, and $10 each for groups of 20. Call (586) 268-8400 for advance tickets and (586) 412-0154 for more info. - June 7-
In Memory of: Victor Biebuyck, Richard Adamski & Gino Grassi- "Let No Child Be Without A Christmas"
The event is Friday, June 7 at the Greystone Golf Club. Registration/continental breakfast will be from 7:30-9:15. Skins also collected at this time ($20 per team). Dinner and prizes following golf. Includes 18 holes of golf with cart, beer, hot dogs/hamburgers, gourmet dinner and prizes. Dinner includes: shrimp, prime rib raspberry chicken and crusted white fish. Prize includes golf packages at Shanty Creek, Garland, Crystal Mountain, Las Vegas and much more! Many prizes will be raffled and given out; 100 + prizes; 50/50, Las Vegas, winners choice, basket of cheer. For more information, contact Darrell Nieporte at (586) 651-5716. Please remit payment to Warren Goodfellows, PO BOX 555, Warren, MI 48090 ASAP. - June 15-
Goodfellow Car Wash
Saturday, June 15 from 9 to 5, the Goodfellow's will be having a car wash at the Warren Community Center. The carwash is to raise money for the cancer program. They try to help one family per month. They ran out of food last year and donations are down 8% for the 5th year. Please help. Donations accepted! - June 17-
The Warren Public Library Presents: A Thousand Letters Home, One WWII Soldier's Story of War, Love and Life
The WWII correspondence of Aarol W. "Bud" Irish compiled, edited and with an introduction and closing chapters by Teresa K. Irish. She will be in the conference room next to the Civic Center Library on Monday, June 17 at 6 p.m. Please register by calling (586) 574-4564. - June 24-
Warren Public Library Presents: Invasion of Pearl Harbor- How This Event Helped Push the United States Into War in the Pacific
With World War II Military Historian Donald M. Borsand. Dr. Borsand's slide presentation will help us better understand what happened on December 7, 1941 which was, as President Roosevelt said, "A date that would live in infamy." This event will take place on Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m. in the conference room next to the Civic Center Library. Please call (586) 574-4564 to register. - July 13 & 20-
Macomb Literacy Partners Tutor Training
Macomb Literacy Partners is a non-profit organization that needs volunteer tutors, Macomb Literacy Partners will train, to help adult Warren residents learn basic literacy skills. Tutors teach students for two hours per week at libraries throughout Warren. There will be a training for volunteer tutors at the Warren Civic Center on Saturday, July 13 and Saturday, July 20 from 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Attendance is required to both days. For registration or more information please call or email Macomb Literacy Partners at (586) 286-2750 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - October 19-
69th Annual Lincoln High School Van Dyke Public Schools Homecoming Dinner Dance
Sponsored by Lincoln High School Alumni Association. The event will be held on Saturday, October 19 at DeCarlo's Banquet Center, 6015 East Ten Mile, Warren. We welcome all former students and classes to join us in celebrating their class reunion with us. For further information, please call (586) 977-0239, (586) 264-3304 or (586) 757-8339.
