Christmas tree pickup in Livingston County Michigan

Christmas tree pickup in Livingston County Michigan

The city of Brighton will pick up Christmas trees on trash collection days during the weeks of January 2 and January 9, 2006. Residents should remove all decorations and place the tree at the curb; do not put it in a plastic trash bag.
In Howell, the city will collect trees from the east side on Tuesday and the city’s west side on Wednesday.

Call the Brighton Department of Public Service at 810.225.8001 or the Howell Department of Public Works at 517.546.7510 for more information.

Volunteer at Last Chance Rescue

Volunteers needed at Last Chance Rescue

  • Last Chance Rescue in Cohoctah is seeking assistance with transporting animals, maintaining a database, kennel chores and promotion.
  • Last Chance Rescue is looking for volunteers to transport animals to their showings. Transportation vehicle is provided when transporting animals on Saturdays, however if you can use your own vehicle that would be appreciated.

Call Mary Ann at 248.318.5872 or email
stolat13 {at} att(.)net

Last Chance saves animals that would otherwise be destroyed at area shelters.

Volunteer at Great Lakes Home Health and Hospice

Volunteers needed at Great Lakes Home Health and Hospice

Great Lakes Home Health and Hospice, 2810 W. Grand River Ave., Ste. 100, Howell, needs hospice volunteers.

Call Kelly Bentley, volunteer coordinator, at 517.552.8300 or 800.379.1600

Volunteer at Recycle Livingston

Volunteers needed at Recycle Livingston of Michigan

  • Recycle Livingston is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recycling, located at 170 Catrell Street in Howell. Recycle Livingston is staffed mostly by volunteers who come in to help during site hours. Volunteers are needed to help unload cars and sort recyclable materials during business hours (see below). Light to moderate activity is involved, but greeter positions, with less activity, are available. Also need volunteers to make phone calls for scheduling; solicit local businesses for time and materials; and help in the office with membership cards and letters. The work is great fun and exercise and requirements are very few. Please contact Linda.
    Call: 517.548.4439
    Email: recycleliv {at} sbcglobal(.)net

Hours of operation:
Summer hours through end of October

  • Wednesdays from 12:00 to 5:30 pm
  • Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Volunteer at The Accounting Aid Society and Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency

Volunteers needed at The Accounting Aid Society and Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency

The Accounting Aid Society and Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency are seeking volunteers in helping limited-income families prepare for and file their income tax returns and tax credits.

Training is 6 – 10 pm January 17 and January 24 at Cleary University’s Howell Campus. After training, volunteers can choose to help out at 30 locations in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Livingston counties.

Call Catherine Rea Dunning at 517.546.8500 for more information.

Stepping Out in Black & White Gala

Stepping Out in Black & White Gala

December 30, 2005
7pm to 11pm

Step Out . . .

    . . . to the Opera House for an elegant night of art, music and magic! Area artists will present shoe themed art, which will be auctioned to benefit The Opera House renovation. The evening will also include a black and white art exhibit and sale.
    Enjoy fabulous hors d’oeuvres, danceable live music, valet parking and cash bar, including the best martinis in town!

$75 per person
Formal black and white attire
Call today to make your reservation 517.540.0646

The Opera House
123 W. Grand River
Howell, MI
517.540.0646

Sponsored by: Genoa Woods Executive Conference & Banquet Center The Home of Legendary Events

American Red Cross Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive

December 19, 2005
2:30 to 8:30pm

Oak Grove Methodist Church
6686 Oak Grove Road
Cohoctah Township, MI

American Red Cross Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive

December 16, 2005
1:30 to 7:30pm

Chilson Hills Baptist Church
4440 Brighton Road
Genoa Township

American Red Cross Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive

December 16, 2005
10am to 4pm

Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital
620 Byron Road
Howell, MI

Stepping Out in Black & White Gala

Stepping Out in Black & White Gala

December 30, 2005
7pm to 11pm

Step Out . . .

    . . . to the Opera House for an elegant night of art, music and magic! Area artists will present shoe themed art, which will be auctioned to benefit The Opera House renovation. The evening will also include a black and white art exhibit and sale.
    Enjoy fabulous hors d’oeuvres, danceable live music, valet parking and cash bar, including the best martinis in town!

$75 per person
Formal black and white attire
Call today to make your reservation 517.540.0646

The Opera House
123 W. Grand River
Howell, MI
517.540.0646

Sponsored by: Genoa Woods Executive Conference & Banquet Center The Home of Legendary Events