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Learn about shipwrecks on Great Lakes
HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library, located at 123 E. Nine Mile Road, near the northeast corner of John R Road, will host a presentation, “Shipwrecks & The Maritime History of The Great Lakes,” with guest historian and professor Andrew Kercher, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 1.
For more information, call the library at (248) 546-4095.
Compost available at DPS
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Department of Public Services, located at 801 Ajax Drive, on the west side of John R Road between 12 Mile and 13 Mile roads, has a compost bin available with free, screened, cured compost for residents to take on a first come, first served basis.
Bring your own container and shovel. At the circle drive, turn right into the parking lot outside the gate. The bin is in the back of the parking lot. Take care to avoid heavy vehicles and equipment moving in the lot, and do not pass through the gate unless visiting the animal shelter.
The DPS typically receives about 100 yards of compost per season (April through May), and tries to keep the bin stocked, although demand is often high, and there may be periods where the bin is empty. When the compost is fully exhausted, wood chips will be available at this location instead. For more information, call the department at (248) 589-2294.
Madison Science Night returns to Wilkinson
MADISON HEIGHTS — Wilkinson Middle School, located at 26524 John R Road, south of 11 Mile Road in Madison Heights, will host its annual Madison Science Night from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25.
The cost is $10 per person and free for kids ages 5 and younger. The fair will feature an all-you-can-eat buffet, science lab exhibits, a rock-climbing wall, a petting zoo, pony rides, wax hands, science merchandise, raffles and more. A new addition this year is an exotic animal show.
For more information, call the middle school at (248) 399-0455.
School hosts food distribution
MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison High School, located at 915 E. 11 Mile Road between John R and Dequindre roads in Madison Heights, will host a food distribution event in collaboration with Gleaners Food Bank from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 8.
For more information, call the high school at (248) 548-1800.
Make wine bottle lanterns
HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library, located at 123 E. Nine Mile Road, near the northeast corner of John R Road, will host its Adult Craft Night starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 18. Attendees will be making painted lanterns out of wine bottles. All materials will be provided by the library. A $10 nonrefundable materials fee is due upon sign-up.
The sign-up deadline is 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9. Spots are limited.
For more information and to sign up, call the library at (248) 546-4095.
Morning Munchkins at Red Oaks Nature Center
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods, located at 30300 Hales St. on the south side of 13 Mile Road across from the Red Oaks Waterpark west of Dequindre Road, will host Morning Munchkins, for preschoolers ages 3-6, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Friday, May 5. The event will feature a seasonal story and a related hands-on, nature-based discovery activity. The cost is $4 per child. To register, call (248) 858-0916.
