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Gasoline Alley car show helps local boy with cancer
UTICA — When organizers put together this year’s version of the annual Gasoline Alley car show, they added an extra component with a pledge to provide support to local child Beckett Fowler, 3, as he fights cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis Tennessee.
Gasoline Alley took place Aug. 12, and Utica recently presented the Fowler family with checks totaling over $30,000 from the show’s fundraising efforts.
The money was raised by the Utica Lions Club and USA Tire during the show.
Wozniak to serve on Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — State Rep. Doug Wozniak, R-Shelby Township, last week was named to the Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws after House Republican Leader Matt Hall nominated Wozniak and Speaker of the House Joe Tate approved the nomination.
The purpose of the Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws is to create consistency in the state’s laws. The commission promotes the adoption of “uniform acts” such as the Uniform Commercial Code, which serves as a model for states across the nation. The goal reportedly is to resolve interstate issues and create a more streamlined legal environment throughout the United States.
“I’m eager to bring my expertise to the table and make a significant impact on the state and nation’s legal landscape,” Wozniak said in a prepared statement. “I am committed to the commission’s ongoing efforts to ensure a consistent and efficient legal system for all.”
Electronics recycling event is for Shelby Township residents
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township residents are invited to recycle their old, unwanted electronics at an event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road. Enter the park off 22 Mile Road, between Shelby and Ryan roads.
This is an opportunity to recycle computer parts, servers, monitors, televisions and accessories, humidifiers, cables, electronic games, gaming consoles, phones, music players, microwaves, radios and Christmas lights.
The event will not accept lightbulbs, household batteries, VHS tapes, CDs, items containing Freon, liquids, large appliances, mercury switches and thermostats.
What a gem
WARREN — The Michigan Mineralogical Society’s 78th Greater Gem, Mineral and Fossil show will be held Oct. 13-15 at the Macomb Community College South Campus Expo Center, 14500 12 Mile Road. The hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information and admission prices, visit www.michmin.org.
Explore artwork from the DIA
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Detroit Institute of Arts will host walking tours of its Inside|Out installations at the Macomb Community College Center Campus and Henry Ford Hospital Oct. 18.
DIA volunteer docents will lead the tours and teach participants about the works on display. The Inside|Out program brings high-quality reproductions of the DIA’s collection to outdoor venues throughout metro Detroit to increase engagement between the museum and community members in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
The tour will begin at noon at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, where participants will view the Inside|Out installation on the Macomb Community College Center Campus, located at 44575 Garfield Road. After the first leg of the tour, participants will be shuttled to Henry Ford Macomb Hospital at 15855 19 Mile Road. The second portion of the tour will begin at 1 p.m. Participants are welcome to join one or both sections of the tour. The DIA will provide bus transportation from Macomb Community College to Henry Ford Hospital at no cost for those attending both tours. For more information, visit dia.org/insideout.
