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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN NORTHVILLE THIS MONTH

Maybury Sanatorium Hike

Sept. 16

Music With A Message

Aug. 27

Our Lady of Victory is sponsoring this live performance of The Scally Brothers from 1-3 p.m. in Northville’s Town Square. This is part of the OLV community outreach program. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Colleen Misiak at (248) 349-2621, ext. 2269, or via email at cmisiak@olvnorthville. net.

It’s Victorian Time!

Northville’s Victorian Heritage Festival will take place Sept. 22-24 in and around downtown Northville. Put on by the Northville Chamber of Commerce, the festival includes lots of activities throughout the weekend. The Victorian Parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The parade entry deadline is Sept. 14 by calling the Chamber at (248) 349-7640. Hours for the community booths will be 4-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. On Sunday, from noon-4 p.m., Mill Race Village will host Victorian Sunday, featuring Victorian-themed family activities. Refreshments, Victorian children’s games, children’s crafts, live music, and the annual Northville Duck Race will all be part of the activities. For more information about the beloved festival, visit www.northville.org.

Victorian Clothing Sale

Sept. 7-8

Married by the Mayor

Sept. 2

Mayor Brian Turnbull will once again be officiating weddings at the historic Mill Race Village, which offers an all-inclusive package including music, flowers and photography. There are time slots available at 10 a.m. and noon. For more information, call (248) 348-1845 or visit www. millracenorthville.org.

The Northville Historical Society will host this annual sale in advance of the Victorian Heritage Festival from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days at Mill Race Village. Shop for Victorian-era clothing and accessories from various vendors. There will be new, vintage and gently-used clothes available. Admission donation is $2 (cash only). For more information, visit www. millracenorthville.org.

Farm To Table 2023

Sept. 9

Main Street League will be hosting this annual event beginning at 6 p.m. on the beautiful grounds of the Living and Learning Center. Food will be prepared by Chef Brian Psenski.

Tickets are $150, which includes a northern Italian themed dinner in the garden, beer, wine, and live entertainment. The proceeds will support Main Street League’s outreach and emergency relief services for local families throughout the year. There are sponsorship opportunities still available. For more information, visit www.mainstreetleague.com.

The Friends of Maybury State Park are sponsoring this walk through history from 10 a.m.-noon at Maybury State Park. Join them for a hike through the park highlighting its past. On the property are remnants of both early farms, and the Maybury Sanatorium, a tuberculosis sanatorium which was in operation until the late 1960s. The hike starts at 10 a.m. and will run approximately 60-90 minutes. All ages are welcome. The group will meet at the Trailhead Building. For more information, visit www. friendsofmaybury.org.

Harvest Moon Star Party

Sept. 29

Join the Farmington Community Stargazers as they look at the night sky through telescopes from 7-9 p.m. at Maybury State Park. The group will meet at the Maybury State Park ball fields parking lot, accessible from the 8 Mile entrance to the park. Wear warm clothing, as it will get chilly when the sun goes down. All ages are welcome. The event will be canceled if it is raining or too cloudy to view the sky. For more information, call (248) 349-8390.

Library Volunteer Fair

Sept. 30

The Friends of the Northville Library will be sponsoring this event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Carlo Room of the Library. Representatives from a variety of local organizations will be on hand to explain the work they do, answer questions, and help you find a volunteer position that suits your interests and talents. For more information, visit the library’s website at northvillelibrary.org.