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Naloxone Training

Rotary Club of Southgate is holding Naloxone training classes teaching participants how to give Naloxone at 6 p.m. on Aug. 23 at Downriver YMCA, 15777 Northline, Southgate. The is free and uses Naloxone-Kloxxado, which prevents overdoses. This is hands-on training that lasts about an hour. Registration is required and limited. For more information, call Stephen Ahles 734-658-8991 text or email chiefahles@aol.com.

HURON RIVER FISHING ASSOCIATION

General meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Flat Rock Community Center, 1 McGuire St. in Flat Rock. The general meetings include seminars and speakers related to river fishing, fly fishing, ecological concerns and environmental concerns. A fly tying meeting is held every third Monday of the month where you will learn how to tie a specific fly. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page at https://tinyurl.com/ycx4tkwf.

FREE POP-UP CLOTHING CLOSET

Sponsored by the Salvation Army Downriver Corps Community Center, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Aug. 12, at The Salvation Army Downriver Corps Community Center, 1258 Biddle Ave, Wyandotte. For more information, call 734-282-0930 or email shawn.sutter@ usc.salvationarmy.org

Crafters Welcome

Crafters meet every Thursday from 10-11:45 a.m. in the social hall of St. Cyprian Catholic Church on Pennsylvania Rd, Riverview. We knit, crochet and sew a variety of items such as hats and scarves for all ages, baby items, lap blankets, quilts, stuffed toys, dishcloths, and adult bibs just to name a few to donate to local groups who support those in need such at our veterans, soup kitchen clients, a local hospice and the homeless. Community Meals at Southpoint Church: Free to go hot meal for those in need Tuesday nights 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Southpoint Church 5699 Fort St., Trenton.

LOVELY LOTUS WALK

At Airport Natural Area, 28820 East River Road,, Grosse Ile from 1-2:30 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 12. Did you know there is a species of lotus that is native to the U.S. and can be found here on Grosse Ile? Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy invites you to a guided hike with us to the lotus beds in Gibraltar Bay. This time of year they are expected to be at their peak blossom. For more information, email GINLC.education@gmail. com

Food Pantry

Every Thursday DownRiver Church hosts an emergency food pantry for a one-day food supplement for individuals and families living in the DownRiver Communities. The pantry is open every Thursday between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon. Participants must bring their drivers license or state issued id to participate. DownRiver Church is located at 14400 Beech Daly, Taylor. For information, call the church office at 734-442-6100.

SOUTHGATE DDA PRESENTS: A FAMILYFRIENDLY CONCERT WITH MATTHEW BALL

The Boogie Woogie Kid Piano & Song man. American songbook favorites from New Orleans and The Swing Era bring your lawn chair with songs like:

“In the Mood,” “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” “It Had to be You,” “When The Saints go Marchin In,” “Basin Street Blues,” “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” “Bumble Boogie,” and more. The concert is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at Market Centre Park, 13631 Eureka Road Southgate.