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As The Page Turns
149 N. Center, Suite 102
248-912-0085
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July 26, 2008
Cheryl L. Pope

In honor of National Parents’ Day, which is celebrated the fourth Sunday each July, we welcome Mrs. Cheryl L. Pope. She will be discussing her book from 2:00pm - 4:00pm on July 26, 2008.  Cheryl Lynn Pope is a local author.  She and her husband Larry have two beautiful children Kondace Martin and Zaria. Cheryl frequently pens articles spotlighting community organizations.  She has an enormous love for children and her life is illustrated by that.  She has founded many children based programs such as "The Who Knew Career Program," a mentoring and job shadowing program.

In 2005 Cheryl took a selfless leap into the nonprofit sector when she founded Outfits for Angels, a clothing donation charity that aims to provide clothing for needy children in the metro Detroit area. She is an active volunteer with Wise Steward Ministries, a financial literacy program for youth ages nine through eighteen.

August 1, 2008, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Book release party with Jean Alicia Elster
“Who’s Jim Hines?”

A lively and engaging story that is steeped in history, but cleverly weaves in universal elements of family, father-son relationships, boyhood friendships, an d life’s challenges.

Awakening…The Artist Inside
133 W. Main
248-347-0807
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Awakening…The Artist Inside Announces Exciting 2008 Summer Art Camp “Creative Creatures,” for Children Ages 3 to 15, will Explore Exotic Creatures and their Habitats from Around the World.And, Back by Popular Demand -- “Anime” Japanese Cartooning Camp

Awakening … The Artist Inside, art education and art supply store, brings another fun-filled summer art camp program to children ages three to fifteen.  During the months of June through August, Awakening is offering a variety of art camps where students will learn how to capture “Creative Creatures” on paper, canvas and in clay using a variety of mediums.  From the icy waters of the arctic to the dry desert sands of the Gobi and Sahara Deserts, students will enjoy exploring remote locations to discover its unique and little known inhabitants.  In addition to “Creative Creatures”, the summer art camp program also includes the ever popular Anime drawing class.

“Our art education director and store manager, Katra Stubblefield, has outdone herself again with this year’s summer program,” said Awakening … The Artist Inside owner, Sherri Mewha.  “She has developed a program that integrates a variety of mediums, like paint, pastels, colored pencils, clay, and water colors with subject matter that children are going to love,” the result, no doubt, will be stunning.”

Because of its great success with students of all ages, Awakening is also bringing back the Anime summer art camp for the third year in a row.  Anime is a Japanese cartooning technique characterized by highly stylized, colorful, cartoon-like characters.  Students will create their own figures in action poses using the same fine line pens favored by cartoonist, fashion designers, illustrators, animators and artists worldwide. 

Each 4-day camp program runs from Tuesday through Friday; camps begin the week of June 24th, with the final camp scheduled for the week of August 12th.  Camp admission fee includes all art supplies and a peanut free snack.  To register, call 248.347.0807. Most major credit cards accepted.  Space is limited so register early to ensure an artistic, fun-filled week for your child or early teen.

Located at 133 W. Main St. in the Northville Square, Awakening…The Artist Inside is the area’s only full line art supply retailer, featuring fine art materials for student and professional artists.  Art education classes for adult and children are taught by local art professors and professional artists who teach art fundamentals while encouraging individual creative expression.  Summer camps, programs for home-schooled children, and private art lessons for adults and children are also available. 

Call Awakening at 248-347-0807, email us at awakeningartists@sbcglobal.net, or visit online at www.AwakeningTheArtistInside.com for more information about workshops and classes.

Children's Class Roster (4.2 MB file)
Adult Class Roster (2.1 MB file)

Marquis Theatre
135 E. Main
248-349-8110
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Northville’s historic Marquis Theatre presents the 2008 Summer Theatre Day Camp for children.

Registration forms:
Ducky Camp - ages 6-7
Day Camp - ages 8-14

Classic Movie Weekends
September 2008
The Zayti family is celebrating 30 years with Classic Movie Weekends at the historic Marquis Theatre.  The Zayti family purchased the theatre in 1971 and after extensive renovations reopened the theater in 1978.

Classic Movie Weekend Flyer

New Hope Center for Grief Support
113 W. Dunlap
248-348-0115
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Summer Workshop
Ward Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a one day grief seminar, From Grief to New Hope on Saturday, July 19th from 9:00am – Noon.  This workshop will be presented by Cathy Clough, Director of New Hope Center for Grief Support.   All adults who are learning to cope after the death of a loved one are encouraged to attend.  There is no charge for the seminar.  Ward Church is located in Northville at 6 Mile and Haggerty Roads.  Registration is not necessary, but if further information is needed call Barb Brace at Ward Church at 248-374-5943.  For information about New Hope Center for Grief Support’s other age and loss specific groups call 248-348-0115. 

Golf Outing
“GOOD GRIEF” GOLF OUTING to benefit New Hope Center for Grief Support presented by this year’s Green Jacket Sponsors:  Arden Courts, Brighton Gardens, Brookdale Senior Living, Livonia Woods, and Sunrise of Northville local area senior living communities. On Saturday, September 6, 2008, the 10th Annual “Good Grief” Golf Outing will be held at St. John’s Golf & Conference Center in Plymouth with a shotgun start at 10:00am.  The proceeds from this outing will benefit New Hope Center for Grief Support, a bereavement outreach center located in Northville.  New Hope provides free grief support services and resources to men, women, teens, and children throughout southeastern Michigan.  The cost for this four-person scramble, which includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch, dinner, contests, and prizes, is $125 per golfer.  Dinner only is $35 per person. Channel 4’s newest weatherman, Eric Braate, will be special guest and emcee.  For information about sponsorship opportunities or for registration information, contact Pattie Bingham at 248-348-0115 and visit our website at www.newhopecenter.net.

Event Significance:  New Hope Center for Grief Support, a non-profit bereavement outreach center, relies largely on fundraising events to serve adults and children in southeastern Michigan who are grieving after a loved one has died.  This golf outing is New Hope’s largest event and is projected to raise $25,000 to support the mission of New Hope and all of its services which are offered at no charge to the community.

Northville Candle, Gifts & Cards
124 N. Center
248-380-7059
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Northville Candle Gifts & Cards is looking for part-time help.  MUST be available to work Sundays.  Please call 248- 380-7059 or stop by the store at 124 N. Center.