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Spotlight, Continued from page 11 ate something unique.” to partake in a 30-minute facial, Thursday, as well as t-shirt painting
Party with a Tee also hosts sev- enjoy music, food and beverage, and on Saturday and Sunday, are avail-
Bey and Party with a Tee enough for eral community events each year, t-shirt painting. able upon request.
the great job they did. such as: Black History Book Fair, “Come celebrate yourself as a For more information about Party
Party with a Tee has been in Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway mother, or your mother, and walk with a Tee, call (734)589-0111. To
Wayne since November 2022. Event, and “Brushes and Wine Glass: away feeling beautiful,” said Bey. purchase tickets, for online shop-
Party with a Tee specializes in Valentine’s Day Celebrated with “You’ll be able to be creative, have ping, t-shirt painting events, and
custom apparel (for bachelorette par- Class.” fun, and enjoy a relaxing and fun event space rental inquiries, visit
ties, family reunions, corporate “I love being able to help others, vibe.” partywithatee.com.
events, small businesses, etc.), hosts between doing community events or Tickets for “Paint and Pamper” First Responders receive a 10%
t-shirt painting events for all occa- having t-shirt events that leave peo- can be purchased on the website. discount on all merchandise in store
sions, and offers event space rentals ple feeling satisfied and happy,” said Bey is thinking about working on (customized orders, Event & Meeting
for small gatherings (such as: baby Bey. “Our mission is to uplift every- an event for Juneteenth, so be sure space rentals, and t-shirt painting
or bridal showers, birthday parties, one. We’re looking for more events to to check the website for updates and events are excluded).
vendor events, book signings, work- expand.” more information. If you’re interested in volunteer-
shops/meetings, and more). Party with a Tee’s next event is Party with a Tee is located at ing for any Party with a Tee events,
“It’s something I always wanted to “Paint and Pamper: A Mother’s Day 3158 S Wayne Rd, and is open 12- email partywithatee@gmail.com.
do and always felt like I was going to with Artistry and Glamour” on Sat- 5PM Friday-Saturday, t-shirt paint- Be sure to check out Party with a
be doing,” said Bey. “It took a lot of urday, May 11th from 11 a.m - 6 ing is 6-9PM Monday-Friday, and Tee, and be on the lookout for the
preparation and preservation to cre- p.m. Mothers and attendees will get business hours for service Sunday- next Spotlight Series with Sarah!

Baseball, Continued from page 3 We couldn't do it without them,”
said Itter. “We’re always looking for
years and then joined the WYAA more sponsors.”
board. Itter has been part of the Team registration is currently
WYAA board for seven years total. open online for football and cheer.
“We try to go beyond the fields In June, registration will open for
and help the kids in our commu- fall baseball. You can sign up on the
nity and the community in other WYAA’s website or follow WYAA on
ways,” said Itter. Facebook and find an in-person
Through WYAA Cares, the day where you can pay cash/check
WYAA has organized coat drives, to sign up.
food drives, served the needy, If you’re interested in donating
adopted families for Christmas, to the WYAA, there is a link on their
and donated to other website. WYAA also appreciates
fundraisers/organizations with an equipment donations (in good con-
outreach to those in need. dition, not necessarily new) to keep
The WYAA works closely with The Westland Redbirds the cost down for families, as well
WWCS Superintendent John Dig- Comets Football Director, Gina “We can keep anybody busy if as water to share with players.
nan, and was able to prepare 120 Bologna: Comets Cheer Director, they're interested,” said Itter. The Westland Youth Athletic As-
Easter baskets for Wayne-Westland Ryan Yoh and Antoine Billingsley: Partners of WYAA are: Airtime sociation is located at 6050 N
students with only a week’s notice. Meteors Football Directors, Jas- Trampoline & Game Park, Relay Farmington Rd, Westland.
The WYAA executive board mine Marks: Meteors Cheer Direc- for Life, City of Westland, City of For more information about the
members and directors are as fol- tor, and Jen Owens: Meteors Cheer Wayne, Wayne-Westland School, Westland Youth Athletic Associa-
lows: Sara Itter: President, Melinda Assistant Director. Chevy Youth Baseball, and Dick’s tion, visit thewyaa.com/, call or text
Hovey: Vice President of Finance, “We make a good team and I Sporting Goods. (734)818-5511, or email
Michele Derrick: Vice President of couldn't do it without their support, Sponsors of WYAA are: Mark INFO@THEWYAA.COM.
Operations, Monica Greenlee: hard work, and all their dedica- Chevrolet, Olympic Coney Island, You can find the WYAA on Face-
Treasurer, Melissa Blevins: Secre- tion,” said Itter. The WYAA has Ringmasters, Knights of Columbus book by searching “Westland Youth
tary, Ashley Ringholz: Director of board meetings on the third Tues- Notre Dame Council 3021, West- Athletic Association.” Baseball
Communications, Shaun Ringholz: day of the month, and is currently land Fire Department, and Wayne game schedules can be found on
Compound Manager, Lisa Osborne: looking for volunteers, coaches, or Police Department. Facebook by searching “WYAA
Baseball Director, Jimmy Brucker: someone to maintain the fields. “We appreciate their support. Baseball” or by email.

Art, Continued from page 12 mission is to bring the excitement of Wayne,” said White-Jenkins. art and bring your family and bring
art back into the community. For more information about Indie your wallets. This is all about sup-
through their collection of local, Creative Sol Makery has more of Art and Craft Jam, visit porting artists and the best way you
indie, vintage, and handmade goods a New Orleans vibe, with vibrant facebook.com/IndieArtCraftJam. can support, is to buy something
(such as: jewelry, wearables, home color pieces and DIY brands. They are featuring makers with (large or small). So come, shop and
decor, accessories, and more). Indie Art and Craft Jam is part- ‘Makers Spotlight’ posts. There will be inspired,” said White-Jenkins.
Creative Sol Makery provides cus- nered by the Wayne Downtown Devel- be two posts a day until the event, so If you’re a maker or artist inter-
tomers with the tools, knowledge, opment Authority (DDA). you can see what makers are attend- ested in participating in future
and inspiration to learn something “We appreciate the support from ing the event and view their work. events, email indieartcraftjam@-
new about their creative self. Their the DDA and bringing this event to “Be inspired by people who create gmail.com.
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