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HUGE RUMMAGE SALE! The
First Congregational Church of
Wayne, #2 Towne Square, (next to
McDonald’s) is having a huge rum-
mage sale Thursday, September 30,
through Saturday, October 2. The
church has not been able to hold
their twice-yearly rummage sales for
two years due to the COVID pan-
demic. During that time, they have
collected a vast assortment of items
to sell. Come see all they have to
offer.
Thursday, September 30, and Fri-
day, October 1: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, October 2: 9 a.m.-Noon

The Wayne Public Library is
pleased to announce that the
Wayne Public Library is no longer
charging fines for overdue materi-
als! The Library Board voted in
favor of this change in an effort to re-
move barriers to library use and to
help the library operate more effi-
ciently.
“Over the last few years, hun- The ribbon was cut by the Wayne City Council and Wayne County Community Development Team for the new play structure
dreds of libraries across the country at Attwood Park on August 3 while children played in the background. Take your children or grandchildren on a new adventure
have gone fine-free and seen signifi-
cant increases both in library mate- to check out this new playground.
rials being returned and in residents at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and will highlight several local fami- please RSVP so they can get an idea
using the library again. If you have 34530 W. Michigan Avenue in Wayne. lies and figures. Donations accepted. of the number of people they must
overdue fines on your account from prepare for. You can call 734-721-
something you’ve returned late or if The Wayne Historical Society has Dec. 5 – Holiday Night at the Mu- 6911 to RSVP.
you have overdue materials at home some great presentations and events seum The Wayne Police Department
right now, just bring back whatever coming up for the remainder of 5:30-9 p.m. – Come out and see is proud to announce and display
you’ve checked out and we will waive 2021. Be sure to check some, or all, Santa, get cookies and hot chocolate, its new "Safe Exchange Zone" in
any overdue fines that might have ac- of them out! and join in the Christmas cheer as the front parking lot. The Safe Ex-
crued.” Sept. 9 – 102nd Colored Troops the town Christmas tree is lit. change Zone is designated parking
Please note that the library will Reenactment Group for exchanging items that you pur-
still be charging replacement fees for 7 p.m. – Learn about how African *Events are at the museum, 1 chase or sell online.
lost or damaged items. Also, if you American Troops contributed to the Towne Square, Wayne, MI unless oth- The Safe Exchange Zone can also
use your library card at another li- Civil War and what life was like for erwise noted* be used for child custody exchanges.
brary or check out another library’s them, both on the battlefield and the This area is under 24/7 video surveil-
materials, that library may still homefront. Wayne Rotary sponsors neigh- lance and was created to offer a
charge overdue fines. Sept. 26 – Special Cemetery Walk borhood Picnics in Rotary Parks! peace of mind to the parties involved.
“We believe that eliminating over- – Ganong Cemetery This year's picnics will occur on Sep-
due fines and increasing access to 1-3 p.m. – Join the Society for a tember 15 (Rotary Park 1- 4900 - Wayne Police Officers may not
the library benefits our entire com- special Cemetery Walk with Westland 5298 Hunt St.) and September 23 participate or act as an official wit-
munity!” Historical Society at Ganong Ceme- (Rotary Park 2- 35031 Richard St.). ness in the transactions, nor are
tery on Henry Ruff Road. Several fig- Picnics will be 6-7 p.m. they available for legal advice or to
Law enforcement officers, fire- ures will be highlighted. Donations settle civil or pricing disputes be-
fighters and emergency personnel accepted. Notre Dame Council #3021 will tween parties involved in the trans-
from the cities of Wayne, Westland Sept. 29 – Witch Hat Making be celebrating their 75th anniver- actions at this location.
and Inkster will be recognized for Workshop sary this year. You are invited to
their faithful commitment and self- 6:30 p.m. – Make two fun witch share in the celebration on Sunday, The Wayne Public Library is
sacrifice at St. Mary’s Catholic hats for the upcoming Halloween sea- September 19, at an Open House open to the public. There are no
Church’s annual Blue Mass on Sun- son. Kid friendly fun, $20 per per- from 4-6 p.m. The Council will be longer time limits on your visits--you
day, September 12, at 11:30 a.m. son, tickets available online. dedicating their Memorial Garden are welcome to browse, study, and
These first responders provide Oct. 3 – Annual Cemetery Walk and Hall followed by a Wine and read for as long as you like. Call the
heroic service to us day in and day 1-3 p.m. – This year’s cemetery Cheese Reception. This event is open library for more information (734)
out. Come honor and support them walk will be at St. Mary’s cemetery to the public, but you are asked to 721-7832.
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