The fifth annual "Celebrate Spring" event at the Heritage Park Petting Farm takes place from noon - 5 p.m. tomorrow.
The farm is at the corner of North Line Road and Pardee in Taylor.
Join hundreds of fellow animal lovers as they welcome the petting farm's newest residents — chicks, bunnies and piglets.
There will be sheep-shearing throughout the day. Visitors can purchase yarn spun from sheep and alpaca wool.
There will be a horseshoeing demonstration at 1 p.m.
Light refreshments and craft-making activities will be in the visitors' center classroom.
Admission is $2 per Taylor resident (with ID), $3 for nonresidents. For more information, call 1-734-374-5946 or visit www.cityoftaylor.com.
Have you always wanted to try yoga, but not commit yourself to a whole class? Here's your chance. "Intro to Yoga" is a one-night fund-raiser for the class of 2009 members in the Southgate Anderson High School marching band.
Come to Shelters Elementary School, 12600 Fordline Road, Southgate, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday with a mat or rug to lie on and wear loose, comfortable clothing. The class will start at 7 and end at 8 p.m.
The cost is $5, and all proceeds will benefit the band members.
West Suburban Stamp Club presents the 38th annual Plymouth Stamp Show from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. tomorrow and from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday at Central Middle School, 650 Church St., Plymouth.
With more than 2,800 pages on display, this is the largest stamp show in Michigan, and is the only one on the American Philatelic Society's "World Series of Philately" show circuit.
Admission and parking are free
The Polka Booster Club of America will have a "Hello Spring Dance" Sunday at the Msgr. Hunt Knights of Columbus Hall, 7080 Garling, Dearborn Heights.
The doors open at 1 p.m., with dancing from 2 to 6 p.m. to music by Jerry Robotka.
Admission is $12, and includes beer, wine and soft drinks. No BYOB.
Call 1-734-422-1901 or 1-313-561-8389 for tickets.
Thomas the Tank Engine has rolled into Greenfield Village for a "Day Out With Thomas 2007: All Aboard Tour" through Sunday.
Take a 25-minute ride on Thomas, have a photo taken with Sir Topham Hatt and visit the Imagination Station.
Thomas the Tank Engine will depart every 30 minutes, rain or shine, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.
Tickets are $10.75 for ages 2 and up and $ 24.75 for ages 5-12, which include Greenfield Village admission.
For more information, visit www.thehenryford.org.
Henry Ford Museum is presenting "The Eames Lounge Chair: An Icon of Modern Design," through Sunday.
This traveling exhibit, organized by the Grand Rapids Art Museum and Herman Miller Inc., features more than 30 objects from the creative design partnership of Charles and Ray Eames, the duo who revolutionized the world of furniture design in form and function.
Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Admission is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for youths. Members and children ages 4 and younger are admitted free. For more information, call 1-313-982-6001 or visit www.thehenryford.org.
Wyandotte Community Theatre's Stage Right Players are having a "Teddy Bear Picnic" for boys and girls from 2 - 4 p.m. May 12 at First United Methodist Church, 72 Oak St., Wyandotte.
The picnic will include songs, stories, skits, refreshments, "best teddy" awards, door prizes and raffles. Don't forget to bring your favorite bear pal along to join in the fun.
Tickets are $9 for children, $12 for adults (age 18 and up) and can be purchased by calling 1-734-285-8107.
"Our Body: The Universe Within," an eye-opening and educational exhibition of actual human bodies and organs, is making its Midwest debut at The New Detroit Science Center, 5020 John R St.
Including approximately 20 bodies and 135 other anatomical displays, the exhibit exposes the inner workings of human anatomy by presenting actual human specimens, reproductions of historic anatomical artwork and much more. By presenting an artful, compelling and dignified environment, guests will be able to connect with the human artifacts on a personal level that will help them to better understand their own bodies.
Tickets are $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors and $19.95 for children, which includes Science Center general admission. Children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors can add the IMAX Dome Theatre film "The Human Body" for an additional $3 for adults and $2 for children and seniors with the purchase of a ticket to "Our Body: The Universe Within." Advance tickets are available at www.detroitsciencecenter.org.
Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte, hosts a drop-in chess game night from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
Find new and challenging opponents and pick up a move or two.
Heritage Decorative Artists of Southeast Michigan, a chapter of the International Society of Decorative Painters, meets bimonthly at the Westfield Activities Center, 2700 Westfield Road, Trenton.
The group shares ideas and new painting techniques in addition to sponsoring painting seminars with well-known teachers. All levels of painters are welcome. For more information, call Debi Keeling at 1-734-422-9382, or visit www.heritagedecorativeartists.com.
The Downriver Council for the Arts, 20904 North Line Road, Taylor, has a book club, which meets from 1-3 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.
Snacks are provided, and donations are accepted. To learn more, call 1-734-287-6103 or e-mail dc4arts@cs-net.net.
The Blockbuster Free Film Series continues at Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, with free screenings of popular recent and classic movies at 7 p.m. Mondays.
Upcoming movies include "The Maltese Falcon" this week; "Lady Sings the Blues," May 7; and "The Lady is Willing," May 14.
For information, call 1-313-943-2330.
Take a tour of the Henry Ford Estate-Fair Lane on the campus of the University ofMichigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Road.
Tours are at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
The price is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (62 and older) and $6 for children ages 5-12. Children 4 and younger get in free.
Call 1-313-593-5590 for details.
The Michigan International Women's Show takes place from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday and next Friday, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. May 5 and from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 6 at the Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi.
Shop for jewelry and handbags, watch a fashion show, sample gourmet food and treat yourself to a makeover. Meet Mario Lopez from "Dancing with the Stars."
Adult tickets are $8 at the door, $7 in advance online at www.InternationalWomenShow.com or at participating Meijer stores. Tickets are $7.50 for groups of $20 or more, $4 for children ages 6 - 12. Children under 6 get in free.
For more information, visit the Web site or call 1-800-849-0248.
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