Craft Mother's Day Gifts With KidCreate Next Week

Don’t miss out on a chance for your little ones to create some crafty Mother’s Day gifts through two KidCreate Studios workshops next week. For 18 month-6 year olds, we have a Messy Time set for 60 minutes of slimy fun 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 8.

If you have a 4-11 year old who wants to make a custom picture frame for Mother’s Day, make sure to sign up for the Wednesday, May 10, workshop taking place from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Register for both classes here.

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor Veterans

The City of Livonia cordially invites you to participate in a special Memorial Day Ceremony. Come join your fellow neighbors and friends and pay homage to our Veterans 9 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at the Veteran’s Park Memorial Plaza (NE corner of Five Mile and Farmington Roads). It will be a tribute to our Veterans complete with military salutes, a wreath-placing ceremony, special guests and music.

Afterward visit the Memorial Wall that honors those Livonia veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, were Killed in Action, Wounded in Action, Missing in Action or a Prisoner of War. Their names are etched forever on its rich black granite surface and are listed by the war in which they served, beginning with the Civil War. Call (734) 466-2418 for details.

No registration required for this FREE event.

Monkeys in May Provides Craft, Speech Tips for National Speech and Language Month

May is National Speech and Language Month! Join us to hear the story "Speech Tips with Spunky Monkey" read by Michigan authors and speech pathologists Lori Klisman Ellis and Lisa Sherbel during our Monkeys in May event 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 21. Make a stuffed monkey friend to take home, receive a free book and enjoy some fun arts and crafts.

Cost is $20 for members, $24 for residents and $30 for non-residents. Register online in advance.

Thank you to our sponsors: Clippers Professional Landscaping and Kathleen Salata of Journey Pediatrics Therapy Services.

Art Scholarship Deadline May 12

The Livonia Arts Commission will be awarding two $2,000 art scholarships to Livonia residents who are college students or high school graduates. Interested applicants must apply by May 12. Details can be found at Livonia.gov/1906 via LivoniaArts.org.

Two Weeks Out

Fri, May 5 – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Senior Resource Fair
Fri, May 5 – 5:30-9 p.m. Nerf Nights
Sat, May 6 – 9-11 a.m. Take Pride in Livonia Day
Sat, May 6 – 9-11:30 a.m. Pitch Hit Run
Sat, May 6 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Women's Self-Protection and Defense Workshop
Sat, May 6 – 10 a.m. Celani Play Area Grand Opening
Sat, May 6 – 10:30 a.m. Super Duper Dog Park Dedication
Sat, May 6 – 1-2:30 p.m. Spring Tea Party
Mon, May 8 – 2 p.m. History Lecture Series' "Detroit During the Holocaust"

Thu, May 11 – Adult 11v11 Soccer League Registration Deadline
Fri, May 12 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Senior Mother's Day Celebration (sold out)
Sat, May 13 – 8 a.m. Spring Slice Pickleball Tournament