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Update: We were informed today that the Enchanted Fairy Tea is sold out. What to do? Spring into these fun weekend happenings: For more events, visit our calendar page.
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The Northville Historical Society's class included a guest speaker dressed in Civil War garb.
Children attending a class at Mill Race Village Saturday afternoon got a visit from a Civil War soldier. Well, he wasn't exactly a Civil War soldier, but he was dressed like one from his hat to his shoes. Jim Bone, a member of the American Civil War Shooting Association and the Northville Historical Society, shared with the students his knowledge of the war and period. This was the first presentation he has made exclusively for children, he said. "I hope they kind of understand what typical soldier's life was like," he said. "It was a very hard life." Event organizer Faye Cramton said the event was in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the war. She also taught the kids about the 14 soldiers from Northville. Cramton said she wanted the…
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From events to gas prices to the weather, we've gathered a list of Northville's important facts.
1. Northville weather: Mostly sunny skies are expected with a high near 92 according to the National Weather Service. The evening will be partly cloudy with a low around 72 degrees. 2. The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area—as of late Saturday night, according GasBuddy.com—is $3.75 per gallon at the Mobil station at Six Mile and Haggerty roads and the Meijer at Eight Mile and Haggerty roads. 3. Ever wonder how they survived with little ammenties in the 18th century? Today you can get demonstrations on campfire cooking and baking, bullet molding, spinning, weaving and making decorative, ceremonial tomahawks. It's all part of The Ottawa Longrifles demonstrations at Mill Race Historic Village. The free event is from 10 a.m…
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10:49 am on Sunday, July 17, 2011
There is also a free event at Schoolcraft College today. The Michigan Jazz Festival! From noon until 9. See you there! more ›
Nancy Kelsey
11:25 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012
Thanks for the feedback, Pat. I apologize. I was not alerted or aware that it was sold out. But feel free to add that to future event listings when an event sells out. We've done that with previous events. You can also email me an update at nancy.kelsey@patch.com and I can update the event myself. more ›