Story last updated at 1:51 PM EST on January 4, 2007

TALK OF THE TOWN

Trenton's "On Stage" series brings informative, entertaining and educational local speakers to the Trenton Village Theatre, 2447 W. Jefferson Ave.

The 2006-07 series continues at 11 a.m. Jan. 16 with a presentation by Charles Newsome, a retired Detroit police officer and author.

Other programs scheduled for this season include "Trenton Soundstation," a group of Trenton High School music students, March 20; and Janet Kasic of "Circle Michigan," a nonprofit Michigan travel organization, which will show all the great, close affordable travel destinations in Michigan, April 17.

Advance tickets for "On Stage" series presentations can be purchased at the Trenton Parks and Recreation Department in the Kennedy Recreation Center, 3101 West Road. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door.

Following each presentation, have lunch at one of Trenton's participating restaurants and receive a 10 percent to 20 percent discount on your meal by presenting your ticket stub.

For more information, call 1-734-675-7300.