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For Advertising Call (248) 423-1765 VEGETARIANS It’s estimated that about 3.2% of the U.S. population are vegetarians. There are many reasons that folks choose to abstain from meat – let’s examine some of the information about those who like to veg out! • While some people opt for vegetarianism out of respect for animals’ rights, others have healthrelated or religious reasons. Motivation might also be cultural, environmental, or economic. The practice has its roots in ancient India, where they based the tradition on nonviolence toward animals. There are more vegetarians in India than in any other country, claiming 70% of the world’s vegetarians. The ancient Hellenes and Egyptians cited medical purposes and purification rituals for the practice. A Buddhist vegetarian abstains from not only animal products but all vegetables in the Allium family, including onions, garlic, leeks, chives, and shallots. They find the odor of these offensive and believe the “anger up the blood.” • The 6th-century Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras was one of the first famous vegetarians, and those of his era were actually called Pythagoreans. He believed that nonviolence toward animals was the first step toward the same among humans. In his words, “For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other.” • The word “vegetarian” was coined in the 19th
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--Learn how a new electronic gadget works. There are many to choose from. I’m surprised, as are those who know me, but I’m enjoying my Kindle, an e-reader. I’m a diehard book lover, but I’m running out of space for more shelves. The Kindle holds thousands of books, is easy to carry, the text is expandable to huge sizes if necessary, the battery lasts a long time, and on Amazon.com there are lots of free books to get started. To enjoy books on an electronic device, it doesn’t need to be a Kindle. Amazon has free apps (little software applications) for a number of e-reader devices, such as iPad and Android tablets. Check your local library, too, for free book lending on your e-reader. It might even have devices you can check out and sample. --If you have a Roku that streams programs to your television, you might have missed the hundreds of free channels available. Look in the channel store for Pub-D-Hub for vintage commercials, movies, cartoons and more. Check the Lecture Kings channel for course seminars from Yale University and Missouri State, as well as audio books of the classics. Sit
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Presented by the Japanese Business Society of Detroit, this annual event draws thousands to enjoy the traditions of the Japan including food, entertainment, and more. Date Day Time Age Oct 6 Sun 1-4pm All Price: Free Community Event Location: Novi High School Atrium, 24062 Taft Road
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Calling all Princess’s and Superheroes, it is time for a party! This program is for all ages as Novi Parks presents its second Princess and Superhero party. A fantasy filled evening of adventure, entertainment, craft building, music and a costume contest! Date Day Time Age Oct 11 Fri 6:30-8:30pm All
It is simple to just trick or treat, but how about trick or trucks? Not only will kids get the experience of trick or treating, they will get to see the area’s biggest trucks. Possible trucks will include a dump truck, fire engine, bulldozer, and much more! Plus, a small meal will be provided. If there is inclement weather, the date will move to Friday, October 25. If you are interested in showing off your big truck in the event, please call Greg Morris, Recreation Supervisor, at 248.735.5646. Date Day Time Age Oct 24 Thu 5:30-7pm 3+ Price: Res. $8 / Non-Res. $10 Location: Novi High School, 24062 Taft Road Registration Ends: Oct 17
Price: Res. $14/Non-Res. $17 Instructor: Novi Parks Staff Location: Novi Civic Center, 45175 Ten Mile Road Registration Ends: Oct 4
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• Parking is available at Ford Field or behind the Water Wheel Centre building. Activity #: 272503.01 Date: Sun Oct 20 Time: 4:40 - 6:40pm (timed admissions) Location: Mill Race Village (215 Griswold) Fee: $7/child, parents are free
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Digital Halloween Pet Costume Contest Have a mini-Dachshund dressed as a hot dog? Or a Macaw dressed as a pirate? Or two cats as fishermen over your fish tank? Take a photo and submit it electronically to our Northville Parks and Rec’s First Annual Electronic - Only Pet Halloween Costume Contest! Participation is free for all residents. A winner will be chosen on Halloween and will be notified! An animal - appropriate treat will be given to the winning pet. Entries must be received October 1 - 29th. Winner will be notified via email & all participants will be emailed honorable mentions and winning photo. Please email pdf files only to jfoley@ ci.northville.mi.us with “pet costume” in subject line. like us
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