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Calendar of Events

All events are listed free of charge.  Please send your community event to don@donnicholson.net for your free listing.  Events must be open to the public and must take place in Wayne Michigan. Please call the promoters for details of each event. 

  •                            2008                                  

    January 24-26, 33rd Annual Wayne Winterfest, Battle of the Bands, Northpole Classic Golf , Jerry

                                                        Ball Memorial Hockey Game, Civitan Club Texas Holdem' and Euchre, Character

                                                        Breakfast, Police vs Fire Hockey Game.  This is only a handfull of what the

                                                        Winterfest has to offer.  Programs available at the Wayne

                                                         Community Center.

    January 25, Death by Desert, Comedy Dinner Theatre, Hosted by Stage Door and Act Presents.

                                                         6:30pm, Wayne Community Center, $35.00 Dinner/Show, Open Bar,

                                                         734-721-7400

    February 2, Mardi Gras Party.  Hosted by the Wayne Chamber of Commerce & Wheelfest.

                                                         7:00pm, Wayne Community Center. 21 and over, cash bar.

    February 8, Valentine Parent Night, Hosted by Wayne Parks and Recreation, 6:00 -10:00pm

                                                          At the Wayne Rec Center

    February 8, Second Annual Fish Fry during lent, Hosted by First United Methodist Church

                                                        4:00pm - 7:00pm  3 Town Square  734-721-4802

    February 10 - 14, Kimberly Loveless Fund, A percentage of all orders of Heart shaped Pizzas

                                                        from Papa Ramono's will be donated to the Fund.

    February 12, Daddy Daughter Dance,  Starts at 5:30 @ the Wayne Community Center. Call for details.

                                                         734-721-7400

    February 12, Romantic Rendezvous with the Four Decades, 7:00pm at the Wayne Library Hosted

                                                        by the Friends of the Wayne Library, please register @ 734-721-7832

    February 15, Second Annual Fish Fry during lent, Hosted by First United Methodist Church

                                                        4:00pm - 7:00pm  3 Town Square  734-721-4802

    February 15, Annual Lenten Fish Fry, St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Sims street entrance.

                                                        4:00 - 7:00pm

    February 16, Family Film Matinee, 2:00-3:00pm "African American Life", This Black History

                                                         Month program is recommended for those 5 and older. A related Craft will be

                                                         made and refreshments will be served. Hosted by the Wayne Library,

                                                         3737 S. Wayne Rd. *

    February 20, Oscar Movie Night, CANCELED Hosted by the Girl Scouts, starts at 5:30 at the State

                                                        Wayne  Theater.  Open to all girls age 8 to 10 years old / grade 3-5  For details

                                                         e-mail   sparker@gshvc.org

    February 20, "Tipped in Blue" Local author Linda Beasley will read from her novel tracing

                                                        a womans life as she searches for love and happiness. 7:00pm Sponsored by

                                                        the Wayne Library, 3737 s. Wayne Rd.

    February 22, Annual Lenten Fish Fry, St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Sims street entrance.

                                                        4:00 - 7:00pm

    February 22, Second Annual Fish Fry during lent, Hosted by First United Methodist Church

                                                        4:00pm - 7:00pm  3 Town Square  734-721-4802

    February 29, Second Annual Fish Fry during lent, Hosted by First United Methodist Church

                                                        4:00pm - 7:00pm  3 Town Square  734-721-4802

    February 29, Annual Lenten Fish Fry, St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Sims street entrance.

                                                        4:00 - 7:00pm

     

    March is Sponsored by Pat Rice,  When you need to buy or sell a home call Pat for

                                             Professional and Knowledgable service.

                                                                     734-729-6858 

     

    March 1, 2008, Community Day at Parisian @ Laurel Park, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. - 
                                                        Buy a coupon book for $5.00 from the Wayne Rotary Club and
                                                        get a $10 off coupon good at anything in the store.  Money goes to the
                                                        Wayne Rotary Foundation.  Contact Art Quintal at the Wayne Rotary Club
                                                        to buy booklets - 734-722-8925

    March 1 to March 28, Dog and Cat Food Drive, To Benefit the Michigan Humane Society. Hosted by

                                                        The Wayne Tower Apartments. 35200 Sims St. For more information call

                                                        734-721-0660

    March 3 & 4, Auditions for Grease, at the State Wayne. 7:00pm for details call 734-721-7400

                                                        Callbacks March 5th

    March 7, The 23rd Annual Wayne Civitan Grand Giveaway, Located at the Wayne

                                                       Community Center, 6:30pm, Proceeds support: CivitanPark, High School  

                                                       Scholarship, Special Olympics and Literacy Projects. For more info

                     Debra Farmer @ (734) 721-0024 or Dick Clark @ (734) 722-0160

    March 7, Annual Lenten Fish Fry, St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Sims street entrance.

                                                        4:00 - 7:00pm

    March 7, Second Annual Fish Fry during lent, Hosted by First United Methodist Church

                                                        4:00pm - 7:00pm  3 Town Square  734-721-4802

    March 11, The Petticoat Ladies, Hosted by The Wayne Public Library.  Don your fanciest hoopskirt

                                                         and button-top shoes and laugh along with The Petticoat Ladies as they put on

                                                          aVaudeville Revue! These historical re- enactors will be celebrating the role of

                                                          women in American frontier history. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wayne

                                                          Public Library.  Show starts at 7:00pm *

    March 14, 15 & 16, Sleeping Beauty, Hosted by the Wayne parks and Recreation Department.  The

                                                         Youth Theatre program presents Sleeping Beauty at the State Wayne Theater. 

                                                          Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm 

                                                          For more info call 734-721-7400

    March 14, Pool Easter Egg Hunt, Hosted by Wayne Parks and Recreation. ages 10 and under get a

                                                           chance to hunt for Easter Eggs in the pool.  6-8pm

                                                            For more info call 734-721-7400                                                     

    March 14, Second Annual Fish Fry during lent, Hosted by First United Methodist Church

                                                        4:00pm - 7:00pm  3 Town Square  734-721-4802

    March 14, Annual Lenten Fish Fry, St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Sims street entrance.

                                                        4:00 - 7:00pm

    March 15, Family Boundless Bowl, Hosted by the Wayne Parks and recreation @ Wayne Bowl.  A

                                                        fundraiser for the Boundless Playground 5:00pm 

                                                        For more information call 734-721-7400

    Happy St. Patrick's Day

    March 20, Easter Luncheon, Hosted by the Golden Hour Club, Punch Reception 11:30am

                                                       Lunch served at noon.  Held at the Wayne Senior Activity Center, 

                                                       35000 Sims Ave.  For more info call 734-721-7460

    March 21, Marshmallow Drop and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Hosted by the Wayne

                                                       Community Center.  For times and location please call the Wayne Community

                                                        Center.  734-721-7400

    March 21 & 22, Easter Egg Hunt, The Acorn Shop brings back the shopping discount very much like

                                                       Kresges did with the Ballon and the Banana Split.  While shopping at the Acorn

                                                       shop keep your eyes open for hidden easter eggs with a discount inside.

    March 21, Annual Lenten Fish Fry, St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Sims street entrance.

                                                        4:00 - 7:00pm

    March 28, Dog and Cat Food Drive, Appreciation Open House, Wayne Tower Apartments

                                                        35200 Sims St Noon to 3:00pm For more info please call  734-721-0660

     

                                                                                      April is Sponsored by

                                                                                            Demmer Ford

                                                                  Springtime is a great time to buy a new Ford. 

                                                            Thank Demmers for supporting EnjoyWayne.com

     

    April 12, Family Boundless Bowl, Hosted by the Wayne Parks and recreation @ Wayne Bowl.  A

                                                        fundraiser for the Boundless Playground 5:00pm 

                                                        For more information call 734-721-7400

    April 25, Sports Memorabilia Auction and Tailgate Party, Hosted by the Wayne Rotary Club &

                                                         Parks and Recreation. 6:30pm Wayne Community Center, Cash Bar. For more

                                                         information call 734-721-7400

                                                        Are you looking for a 1968 Tigers baseball signed by the whole team, or possibly a

                                                         Steve Yzerman Jersey or maybe a complete set of Super Bowl tickets framed and

                                                         matted.  Well that is just a few of the over 400 items up for auction at the Wayne

                                                         Rotary Auction and tailgate party April 25th at the Wayne Community Center. 

                                                                          Tickets are available at the Door.

     

     

                                                                              May is sponsored by Ken Gill Insurance.

                         Ken insures Hot Rods and Cruise cars as well as your family home and auto.

                                                    May is the first month of the Cruising Season

     

    May 2, Law Day,  Held at the 29th District Court, 8:30 am Continental breakfast, Informative 

                                                         Workshops, Lunch at the Senior Activity Center and a very funny Mock

                                                         Trial.  Register and pay ($3.00) at the Wayne Senior Activity Center 724-7460

    May 3, Walk Wayne, Hosted by the Wayne Parks and Recreation Department.  Starts at the Wayne

                                                        Senior Center.  In support of the Boundless Playground.  For more details and info

                                                         call 734-721-7400

     

    Don't forget the coupon page

     

    May 7, Mothers Day Tea,  Mothers, Daughters and Grandmothers enjoy a Formal Mothers day Tea with

                                                         entertainment from "The Petticoat Ladies". Hosted by the Wayne Senior Activity

                                                         Center. 35000 Sims Ave.  For more info please call 734-721-7460

    May 8 & 9, Wayne Dance, Gymnastics, Cheerleading and Baton Spring Recital, Hosted by the

                                                         City of Wayne Parks and Recreation.  At the Stockmeyer Auditorium, 6:30pm

                                                         For more info please call 734-721-7400

    May 2,3,4,9,10,11,16,17 & 18, Grease, Live Theatre at the State Wayne Theater, Hosted by

                                                         Stage Door Productions.  Friday and Saturday @ 8:00pm Sunday shows @

                                                         2:00pm  For details call 734-721-7400

    May 22, Springtacular, Fashion Show - Dinner Buffet, Hosted by the Wayne Business &

                                                         Professional Woman. 6:00pm At the Wayne Community Center.  For more

                                                          information call Pat Nielson

    June is Sponsored by Lia & Tj's 

    Drop in for an old fashioned Guernsey Ice Cream cone or

    start your day with a great cup of coffee.

    Or try lunch at Lia & Tj's

    Official Pit stop of Cruisin' Michigan

     

    June 12,13 & 14, Community play dates for the Boundless Playground.  Please call

                                                        734-721-7400 for more information

    June 19, Wayne Chamber Golf Outing, Hosted by the Wayne Chamber of Commerce, Held at

                                                         Woodlands of Van Buren.

    June 19, Family Movie Night @ 6:oopm at the Wayne Public Library.  For more information

                                                        contact the Library at (734)721-7832.

    June 21, 3rd. Annual Wayne Garage Sale, Hosted by the Wayne Chamber of Commerce, 8:00am - ?

                                                         Located in the Wayne Parking structure.  Come and meet EnjoyWayne.com and

                                                         give us your input.

    June 23,  Annual Firworks display is back! Hosted by the City of Wayne. 6:00 to 10:00pm Held behind the

                                                         Parks and recreation building. 

    June 25, Children's Summer Reading program "Catch the Reading Bug".  Subject

                                            today is Insect Adventures.  Hosted by the Wayne public Library. 734-721-7832

    June 30, Family night at the Library, @ 6:30pm   Enjoy making many different insect themed crafts

                                                         with the family.  For more information please call the Wayne Library

                                                         at 734-721-7832

    Happy Birthday Canada and The USA   

                                                                                                                                    

     

                                             July is sponsored by Papa Romano's Pizza

                   Have Papa Romano's cater your family reunion or company picnic.

                     Pasta, Pizza, Salad and subs everything you need for a great event.

     

    July2, Children's Summer Reading Program "Catch the Reading Bug." Subject today is

                                           "Bugs for Lunch with the Farm Lady" Hosted by the Wayne Public

                                            Library.  734-721-7832

    July 8 & 9, Auditions for the 1st Annual Audrey Tucker Musical Revue Tribute Show of

                                  Love, , 7pm, State Wayne Theatre; come with 16 bars of a musical theatre song

                                            prepared;  please call 734-721-7400 for more information

    July 9, Children's Summer Reading Program  "Catch the Reading Bug.".  Subject today is

                                            "Catch the Science  Bug with Grandma Science"  Hosted by the Wayne Library   

                                            734-721-7832

    July 9,  Rotary Picnic in the Park, Hosted by the Wayne Rotary.  Held at Rotary Park number 1.

                                            Starts at 6:00pm Rain or Shine.  Hot Dogs,  Chips and drinks.  No charge.  For more info

                                            call 734-658-5296

    July 12, Cruisin Michigan Ave.  Hosted by Don Nicholson Enterprises, LLC.  Cruisin Michigan 

                                                         is a cruise for Classic cars and Hot rods. There will also be a free concert. For

                                                         more information see www.CruisinMichigan.com

          

     July 14, Family night at the library @6:30pm. Enjoy making many different insect themed crafts with the

                                                       family.  For more information please call the Wayne Library 734-721-7832

    July 16, Children's Summer Reading Program  "Catch the Reading Bug."  Todays subject is  "A2 Magic."

                                                        Hosted by the Wayne Library  734-721-7832

    July 17, 2008 "Fun" Raising for a "Play 4 All" Playground Golf Outing,  Hosted by Wayne Parks

                                                        & Recreation Foundation and The Recreation Advisory Board.  Held at Gateway

                                                       Golf Club 8:00am tee time.  For details call 734-721-7400

    July 20 2008, Ice Cream Social, Hosted by the Wayne Historical Society at the Wayne Historical

                                                      Musuem,  2 p.m. to 4p.m. opened to the public,  admission is a donation. For more

                                                      information please call 734- 722-0113

    July 23,  Children's Summer Reading Program  "Catch the Reading Bug."  Todays subject is "MSU Bug

                                                       House"  Hosted by the Wayne Library. 734-721-7832

    July 23,  Rotary Picnic in the Park, Hosted by the Wayne Rotary.  Held at Rotary Park number

                                                       2.  Starts at 6:00pm Rain or Shine.  Hot Dogs,  Chips and drinks.  No charge.     

                                                       For  more  info  call 734-658-5296

    July 24,25 & 26 Wayne Sidewalk Sale Join the Merchants of Wayne with the Annual Sidewalk Sale. 

                                                        Hot Dog and a coke for only $0.25 at Northside Hardware.  Old time pricing.

    July 30,  Children's Summer Reading Program  "Catch the Reading Bug."  Todays subject is

                                                       "Bat  Conservatory"  Hosted by the Wayne Library.  734-721-7832

     

                                                                   August is sponsored by Northside Hardware

                              Get ready for the 25 cent hot dog and coke,  just like back in the 50s

          Don't forget to tell Northside thanks for sponsoring EnjoyWayne.com without them

                                       and our other  sponsors this site would not be possible.

    August 8, 9 & 10, 1st Annual Audrey Tucker Musical Revue Tribute Show of Love; Aug 8 and

                                       9 at 8pm and Aug 10 at 2pm at the State Wayne Theatre; a portion of the proceeds of this

                                       show will go to cancer research;  for more information call 734-721-7400

    August 22, Wheelfest Parade.  Wheelfest schedual of events

    August 22, Euchre Tournament, Hosted by the Wayne Rotary Club.  Held under the big

                                      tent at Wheelfest.  More Details to follow.

    August 23, EnjoyWayne.com Charity Car Show,  Visit us on 2nd Street.   The First Annual  

                                                  EnjoyWayne.com Charity Car Show.  Sponsored by the EnjoyWayne.com

                                                  advertisers.  All proceeds benefit Wayne resident scholarships.  For details call

                                                  734-658-5296     

    Aug 23, 2nd Annual Chili cook-off,  Hosted by the Wayne Rotary.  If you are a chili Chef, Please call

                                                   EnjoyWayne.com to get involved.  Show us what real chili is,, Capture the prize.  For

                                                   more info call 734-658-5296

                                                  
                                        

    August 21, 22, 23, 24 Wheelfest,  Wayne's summer festival.  Games rides, Chilli cook off, 

                                                  car shows and a whole lot more. Hosted by City of Wayne and the Wheelfest

                                                  committee.  More info to follow.

     

                                                                       September is sponsored by The Acron Shop

                                                                         Drop in and say hello to Brad and Kimberly

                                                                        and get your Holiday shopping started early.

     

    September 6, Annual Family Funfest, Hosted by First Baptist Church,  Food,  games, live music,

                                                        inflatables, hayrides, rock climbing, car show, ice cream, cotton candy, sno cones,

                                                        sand volleyball, face painting, and more!!!  All Free for more info call

                                                        734-721-7410  or visit www.fbewayne.org

    September 13, Wine, Cheese and Beer Tasting at 7 pm Hosted at the Wayne Library 3737 S.Wayne 

                                                       Road Tickets $20 available at the library's front desk.

    September 17, Ribbon cutting, Sorroptimist Park 6:00pm

    September 27, Euchre Tournament, Hosted by St. Mary's Church. 34646 Sims.  Register with Karen

                                                       @  734-721-8745 Benefit for the John Bolde Food Depot.

    October is sponsored by Polk Auto Sales and Service

    Visit Polk to get your car ready for the winter

    and to get tune up for the best gas economy.

     

    October 2, 3 &4, Friends of the Library Used Book Sale,  Thursday, October 2, 10 am to 9 pm;

                                                      Friday October 3, noon to 5 pm; Saturday, October 4, noon to 5 pm

    October 4, Harvest Moon, featuring Dueling Pianos, Hosted by the Wayne Chamber of Commerce,

                                                     Wayne Rotary and the Wayne Wheelfest.  Limited tickets, For tickets call

                                                      734-721-7400

    October 4, Red October Run, Hosted by the Oakwood Annapolis Hospital, For questions and

                                                      registration call Cyntia Cook at 313-586-5486 or e-mail cyntia.cook@oakwood.org


    Oct 9-10-11, Rummage sale, First Congregational Church in the church basement. at #2 Town

                                                     Square in Downtown Wayne,  Next door to the Historical Museum.

    October 11, Pancake Breakfast, Hosted by the Wayne Fire Department.  9:00am to 11:00am For more

                                                      details please call the Wayne Fire Department

    October 24th, Halloween 2008 & The Dueling Piano Show, Hosted by Wayne Chamber of

                                                        Commerce.  Doors open at 7:00pm Purchase your tickets early, only 400 tickets

                                                        available and this show sells out fast.  For more info call 734-721-7400

    November 22, Wayne Rotary Holiday Parade, Hosted by the Wayne Rotary and Santa.  More detail

                                                       to follow.

    November 28, Texas Hold'em Tournament, Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.  Location to

                                                        follow.

     

    *Library events are free of charge, calling for reservations is recommended.

    Everything in this color has already passed.  I just hated to delete all the fun events right away.

     

     

     

     

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