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NEWSBEAT
MAGAZINE
THE CITY OF WARREN SUMMER 2021
CRU ISI N ‘ 53
CAR SHOW
June 5, 2021
SUNDAYS
at the Square
New this Summer!
contents:
ONE CITY SQUARE, WARREN, MI 48093
WARREN CITY HALL
4 36-37
AROUND TOWN AROUND TOWN
WARREN CITY HALL 2
CRUISIN’ 53 4 20 FRIENDS BOOKSTORE 32-33
MAYOR’S CORNER 5 SUMMER GRILLING TIPS 34
RUN WARREN FESTIVITIES 6-7 PARKS AND RECREATION COOKING WITH FIRE 35
COVID-19 RESOURCES 8-9 KEEP KIDS PEDALING 36-37
ANTI-BLIGHT SWEEPS 10 WARREN CITY PARKS 18 MIWARREN PODCASTS 38
STORMWATER POLLUTION 11 VENDOR SUNDAY 19 ICE CREAM SOCIAL 39
RESIDENTIAL REHAB LOANS 12 SUNDAYS AT THE SQUARE 20 RESTAURANT/BAR FUNDING 40
LEAD HAZARDS CONTROL 13 SENIOR SUNDAYS 21 COVID FUNERAL ASSISTANCE 41
ONLINE PAYMENT PORTAL 14 WARREN SOCK HOP 22 CLASS OF 2021 SLIDESHOW 42
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 15 HEALTHY HABIT SUNDAY 23 MIWARREN.ORG 43
BIG BOY REOPENS 16 SKATEPARK PROPOSAL 24-25 ELECTED OFFICIALS 44
COTTAGE INN PIZZA 17 PHONE DIRECTORY 44
26
LIBRARY
SUMMER READING 26
ADULT PROGRAMS 27
TEEN PROGRAMS 28
41
6-7
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 29-31
40
STORYTIME 31
The Newsbeat is a publication of the City of Warren Communications, Library and Parks & Recreation Departments.
Parks & Recreation Dept. Communications Dept. Production Staff Contributing Photographer
Dino Turcato - Director Clarissa Cayton - Director
Joann Beste Tracy Jarrett
The City of Warren adheres to guidelines set by the 586.268.8400 586.258.2000
Lori Irla
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
Library Sharon Linsday
Oksana Urban - Director
For information and resources on COVID-19,
please go to www.cityofwarren.org. 586.574.4564
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CRUISIN’ 53
MAYOR’S CORNER
Dear Friends and Neighbors, blight inspectors to hit the
SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021 I have never been prouder of the residents
ground running to make
up for lost time. Our goal
of our great city of Warren, and I have never is not to punish or fine,
www.CRUISIN53.com
been more proud to be your Mayor. COVID-19 but to help and clean up
presented many challenges for our community, our community. It is also
state, nation, and indeed the entire world. The why we are stepping up
people of Warren met those challenges head on. our anti-litter campaign to
• Run Warren 5K - Race starts make certain we have the
at Warren City Square at 9 a.m. and
ends at Center Line Parks As your Mayor it was my duty to work to help safe and clean community
& Recreation Center us meet those challenges. When the economy that our residents deserve.
(Shuttles for runners available struggled and jobs were suddenly lost, my
to return to Warren City Hall) administration partnered with Forgotten Work is also moving full speed ahead on our
Harvest Food Bank to provide tens of thousands expanded retention basin so that we can end
• Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
of free food baskets right here at city hall basement flooding once and for all in our city.
$6.00/adult & $3/children. to Warren families to help them battle food I have always prided myself on being your
at Memorial Park, Center Line insecurity. When COVID-19 ravaged across our neighborhood Mayor which is why I list my
community we partnered with Wayne State phone number and return residents calls every
• Cruisin’ 53 Headquarters Health to provide free COVID-19 testing every evening. I am on the job 24/7 because the
10 Mile Dyke - Car Show registration Thursday and Saturday again right in front needs of this community do not rise and fall
starting at 10 a.m.
of city hall. When vaccines became available on business hours. I am here to serve you and
• Parade of Cars - Cruisin’ 53 and citizens were in need, we partnered I will never stop working as long as you have
Headquarters 10 Mile/Van Dyke with Walgreens, McLaren Health Systems, entrusted me to serve.
starting at 12 p.m. (noon) and Macomb County to provide vaccines to
• Car Show Awards at 4:00 p.m.
thousands of residents again here at city hall. I just want to thank each and every resident of
Cruisin’ 53 Headquarters Together we have met every challenge and are this community for your perseverance during
10 Mile/Van Dyke now poised to emerge as this tough city always these difficult times and for the joyful and
does after an arduous struggle, stronger than optimistic view that will lead to a brighter future.
• Warren City Square - Antique ever! Together we will get the job done!
vehicle display starting at
10 a.m. Beer Tent, Food Trucks and
Live music from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 The fight against COVID-19 has been long and Sincerely,
p.m. difficult, but we can see the light at the end
(Air Margaritaville & Rusty Toys) of the tunnel. Now we can begin the process
• Civic Center South/Burnette
of doing what President Biden has urged us
Branch Library - Family Fun all to do, building back better than ever. For
Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Warren that starts by completing the dream
(Kids crafts and activities) Magician of our city for generations, a new downtown. James R. Fouts
at 2 p.m. The Warren Towne Center will include mixed Warren Mayor
• Center Line Independence use development featuring 300 stylish loft One City Square, Ste. 215
Festival at Memorial Park. Starts apartments, a high-end Marriot-Tribute Hotel Warren, MI 48093
11:00 a.m. Live bands, Beer/Liquor with a roof top lounge, Papa Joe’s Gourmet 586-574-4520
tent, Food. Fireworks at dusk. Market along with unique retail and dining mayor@cityofwarren.org
opportunities, a guest pavilion to view the
fountain and ice rink, and more upgrades that
PRESENTED BY: will truly make Warren a destination for business P.S. I am available and ready to take your calls
travel and make our city truly the showplace and address your concerns until 10PM, you can
of Macomb County. The best part is this $170 call me at home and at work.
million investment will be built at zero cost to
Warren residents.
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RUN WARREN 5K 2021
5K WEBSITE EXPLORE COURSE
Run Warren Registration
RUN WARREN.COM
Saturday, June 5, 2021
This 5K promotes health and fitness The Warren Community Foundation, in partnership
for the whole family and raises money with the City of Warren and Center Line, cordially
for underserved groups. The course is invites you to the Cruisin’ 53 car cruise! Organizers
certified by the United States Association have years of experience planning cruises
of Track and Field and offers separate throughout Southeast Michigan and are thrilled to
competitive categories from teens to bring this exciting event to Warren and Center Line.
people in their 80s! For those who are
Click for more event photos from Cruisin’53 2019
looking for a slower pace, we hold a The day kicks off at 9 a.m. with a “Run Warren
Senior Walk around City Square and 5K” in front of Warren City Hall. After the race -
a Kids Fun - Run where kids can run stay and enjoy a variety of entertainment at City
wild in a safe environment. A t-shirt, Square, including antique car displays, a food truck
medal and snacks are provided with rally, beer and margarita tents, and live music
the cost of registration. (with performances by the “Rusty Toys” and “Air
Margaritaville”). Cruise down to the Warren Civic
8:00 AM Center South at 9 Mile and Van Dyke for more
CHECK-IN music, food and activities for kids.
8:30 AM The cruise route runs along Van Dyke from 8 Mile
GROUP WARM-UP to 14 Mile and Warren’s Tax Increment Finance
Authority will give away free cruise hats to the first
9:00 AM 300 cars that make the turn at 8 Mile & Van Dyke.
5K, SENIOR WALK AND KIDS
FUN-RUN Concurrently, the Center Line Independence Festival
will be in full swing including fireworks at dusk!
5K ADULT: $25
5K STUDENT: $10 Click here for more Cruisin’53 details.
SENIOR WALK & KIDS
FUN-RUN: $5
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FREE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
EVERY THURSDAY & FRIDAY 3 - 8 p.m.
WARREN CITY HALL COVID-19 VACCINATION
APPOINTMENTS IN WARREN
COVID-19 VACCINE CENTRAL
The City of Warren hosts COVID-19 vaccine fairs on Thursdays and Fridays each week from
3-8 PM in light of the dangerous COVID variants. These variants are called B1.617 and an
even more worrisome virus B1.17.
Warren Mayor James Fouts and Macomb County Executive Mark
Everyone should consider getting the shot as it will only get worse before it gets better if Hackel announced a partnership between the city and county to
more are not fully vaccinated! Why gamble with your life and/or your family’s life? This new administer vaccines in a drive-thru clinic at Warren city hall admin-
variant is affecting much younger people and babies as young as two months! istering Johnson and Johnson.
I want everyone to celebrate the 4th of July this year and enjoy a baseball and football game, Residents can sign up for appointments for that effort on the Ma-
but that is only possible if we reach 75-80% herd immunity! Again, we are offering drive-thru comb County Vaccine Web Portal :
vaccine fairs from 3-8 PM on Thursdays and Fridays. We are using the Johnson & Johnson
vaccine as it’s now proven safe by the CDC. https://www.macombgov.org/vaccinecentral
- James R. Fouts
8 Summer 2021 | Newsbeat Summer 2021 | Newsbeat 9
WARREN CLEAN SWEEPS HELP KEEP WARREN A CLEAN, SAFE CITY
Best ManagemeCity
nt P ofrWarren
actices for
ordinance limits
COMPOSTING FACILITIES
grass height to
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WHAT IS STORMWATER HOW DO COMPOSTING FACILITIES
including along the
POLLUTION? fence line!
CONTRIBUTE TO STORMWATER POLLUTION?
When it rains, water runs off roofs, • Sedimentation- sediment particles and organic matter washed
roadways, sidewalks and lawns picking up oil, away from compost materials enter local water bodies,
metals, salts, pet waste, fertilizer, grass covering important aquatic habitat features and contributing
clippings and other materials. to the loss of wetlands.
ADVANTAGES OF USING LEAVES CITY OF WARREN 6” GRASS
AND
This stormwater runoff ultimately flows into CLIPPINGS FOR MULCH IN
• Pollutant Loading – excess HEIGHT ORDINANCE
nutrients and chemical pollutants
GARDENS
storm drains, which lead directly to our local get carried to local waterways by stormwater, causing nutrient
rivers and streams. imbalance, eutrophication, City ordinance
and overalllimits grass
habitat height to
degradation.
It’s good for garden maintenance 6 inches, including along the fence
and improves the health of your line! This refers to all weeds, grass,
Composting facilities can negatplants: ively impact local waterbodies awild nd w ildlife through excess
brush, second growth, and rank
sedimentation, excess nutrients•, anMoisture d chemiRetention:
cal pollutKeeps
a nt s. vegetation. This includes front, side,
Did you know mulching is great the soil moist longer than and backyards. City will cut grass
This publication provides composting facilities best management practices (BMPs) on how
City of Warren Anti-Blight Sweeps for your lawn for many reasons. uncovered dirt. The material
to manage these facilities responsibly, to mitigate the illicit impacts of stormwater runoff.
Mulching saves time, money, absorbs water from rainfall
over 6” at owner’s expense.
May 3 - October 22 labor. There is no need for raking,
bagging, or purchasing bags.
and watering and slows the
evaporation of moisture from
CURBSIDE REFUSE PICKUP RULES
Each section will be inspected by city inspectors who will be looking for:
WHAT?
WHY SHOULD I MULCH CLIPPINGS
HOW? soil, which saves money on
your water bill.
WHY?
All items must be assembled at the
curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the eve-
• Trash storage (no overflowing trash cans) AND LEAVES ONTO LAWN Aim to use •natural slope of the
Temperature Control: Mulch ning before or no later than 6 a.m. on
land to separatecreates
stormwater and Strategic sitecollection
configuration
day. can limit the
• Tall grass including fence lines Site
INSTEAD OF BAGGING? a
wastewater. Ensure slope still
layer of insulation your
quantity of runoff carrying harmful pollutants into our
on the soil, which keeps
It’sConfiguration
• Overgrown vegetation allows for plant growth to control waterways.
• Unlicensed vehicles good for your lawn: the ground cooler in the Containers cannot be stored at the
sedimentation and stormwater
• Trailer/recreational vehicle storage • Enhances health and growth of summer/spring and warmer
runoff. side or in front of home. They must
the lawn by reducing moisture in the winter to help protect be behind rear building line of the
Eliminate or minimize the amount Covering yourhouse compost
from lawn and keeping soil plant roots from winter or inmaterials
garage. from precipitation
DATES LOCATION SECTION Exposure of composting material exposed to will reduce the amount of sediment, dissolved solids,
temperature cooler. precipitation. Roof temperatures.
structures are
May 3 - 7 8 - 9 Mile, Van Dyke to Hoover 34 • Reduction
Lawn clippings are best, but tarps • and Weed Suppression:
canvas can act Mulch
nutrients, pathogens,
Rubbishand heavy metals
containers must havewashedlids. into
our stormwater system.
approximately 85% water and helpsolution.
to keep the weed growth
May 17 – 21 8 - 9 Mile, Hoover to Schoenherr 35 as a temporary
5% nitrogen and can provide to a minimum by preventing Separation of containers of compost,
June 1 - 4 8 - 9 Mile, Schoenherr to Hayes 36 Vegetative
up to 25% of fertilizerAddneedsnative vegetation around
sunlight fromyour
reaching
Sediments, phosphorus, and other organic matter in
stormwater can recycling
be reduced and rubbish
by adding will native
result in vegeta-
June 14 – June 18 8 - 9 Mile, Dequindre to Ryan 31 Cover
for an average lawn. composting site.
germinating weeds from
tion that slows water flow and promotesthe
more efficient collection by War-
infiltration.
June 28 – July 2 8 - 9 Mile, Ryan to Mound 32 • The nutrients returned to growing. If weed seeds land on ren Sanitation Dept.
BREAK WEEK Rainwater
the lawn from clippings can
Add rain barrels or top of mulch,
other they aren’t
rainwater able reduces the amount of stormwater runoff
Capturing
July 19 – July 23 8 - 9 Mile, Van Dyke to Hoover 34 effectively
Capture cut out one full to root
harvesting system to roofeddeeply into the soil,
and providesso Empty rubbish
facilities with a containers should
useable source of water
fertilizer application, saving they are easier
facilities to capture precipitation. to remove. for moisture be stored
control, as soon
dust as possible
control, or anyafter
other
August 2 - 6 8 - 10 Mile, Sherwood to Van Dyke 33 & 28 System
time, money and labor. • Soil Nutrients: Decomposing collection.
facility need.
August 16 – 20 9 - 10 Mile, Dequindre to Ryan 30 • It’s good for the environment mulch adds nutrient Rain rich gardens capture, hold, and filter contaminated
August 30 - September 3 9 - 10 Mile, Ryan to Mound 29 by keeping grass clippings matter to the soil and feeds
stormwater The Sanitation
runoff. Water that Dept. willthe
enters onlyrain
pick up
garden
BREAK WEEK A shallow plot in the landscape
and leaves out of landfills. the plants. Also, decomposed tree branches that are bundled
is slowly filtered by the native vegetation to reduce in 4
filled with soil or mulch and various
September 20 - 24 9 - 11 Mile, Schoenherr to Hayes 24 & 25 Rain Garden
According to the EPA, grass materials improve thethe
types of wetland-friendly native
in hard
amount of ft. suspended
lengths andsolids,tied securely.
excess nutrients,
October 4 - 8 9 - 10 MIle, Van Dyke to Schoenherr 26 & 27 clippings account for 2/3 of all compacted
plants. soil. heavy metals, and other pollutants entering our wa-
yard waste. terways. Rain For a list of
gardens canguidelines, pleasethe
also enhance visit:
habitat
October 18 - 22 8 - 9 Mile, Van Dyke to Hoover 34 https://www.cityofwarren.org/
and aesthetic qualities of your landscape.
• Mulching takes less time than
bagging because you don’t departm.../sanitation-division/
For
have to stop to empty the bag.
more information visit www.crwc.org
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10 Summer 2021 | Newsbeat Summer 2021 | Newsbeat 11
Lead Hazard Control Homeowner Occupied
Reduction Grant Program Residential Rehab Loan
RESIDENTIAL REHAB LOANS
VISIT WWW.CITYOFWARREN.ORG
Is Your Home Lead Safe?
Many homes in Warren contain lead hazards that
put children at risk. The City of Warren provides
Program
Don’t Wait Any Longer. Home Repair Loans
Available Now.
grants for the repairs needed to ensure your The City of Warren’s Residential Rehabilitation
home is safe and lead-free. Program is accepting applications from income-
eligible households for low or no interest loans.
If you meet all of the requirements listed below, The loans are used to bring the home up to
you may qualify for the City’s program. code and make repairs to owner-occupied
single-family residences. The maximum loan
Location: The home to be repaired must be amount is $30,000. To qualify for the Program,
located in the City of Warren. applicants must own and occupy the home, have
homeowner’s insurance, have a history of making
Age of Home: The house must have been built house and property tax payments (including
before 1978 and have lead-based paint hazards. the water bill) on time, and have a household
income that is below the limits established by The
Income: The income for all persons residing in the Department of Housing and Urban Development
home must be below 80% of area median income. (HUD):
See income limits below:
HOUSEHOLD SIZE INCOME LIMIT HOUSEHOLD SIZE INCOME LIMIT
1 $44,000 1 $44,000
2 $50,250 2 $50,250
3 $56,550 3 $56,550
4 $62,800 4 $62,800
5 $67,850
6 $72,850 For details, go to cityofwarren.org to complete an
expression of interest form. The City of Warren is
7 $77,900 an Equal Opportunity Lender
8 $82,900
Children: There must be a resident child 0-5 years
of age who lives in the home. Children in regular
daycare and pregnant women are included.
Homes occupied by children with known elevated
blood lead levels will be given priority.
Your home may also be eligible for additional free
repairs for health and safety items based on a full-
healthy home assessment. For more information,
click here.
12 Summer 2021 | Newsbeat Summer 2021 | Newsbeat 13
ALERT Knollwood Drive
Project Description – Drainage
Corrections and related Pavement
Replacement
• Estimated Start Date – July 2021
PAYMENT PORTAL: PAY BILLS ONLINE
• Status – Design Phase
ONLINE SYSTEM HELPS WARREN RESIDENTS • Estimated Completion – October
SAVE TIME AND AVOID LATE FEES! 2021
1. Your water and tax bills are available to pay Panama Street
through the portal. We are planning to add Project Description – Stephens to Ten
more departments soon! Mile Road, Pavement Reconstruction
and Water Main Replacement
2. When you pay with your checking or savings • Estimated Start Date – June 2021
account, there is no payment fee! Summer CONSTRUCTION UPDATE in Warren • Status – Design Stage
• Estimated Completion – October
3. A 2.8% (or $1.50 minimum) fee is charged 2021 Joint and Crack Sealing Beierman Avenue 2021
when using a credit or debit card. Project Description – Cleaning Project Description – Nine
and sealing of joints and Mile to Stephens, Pavement Toepfer Road
4. The payment portal now offers a “cart” random cracks, various locations Reconstruction and Water Main Project Description – Hoover to
feature, which will offer the opportunity to throughout the city Replacement Groesbeck, Water Main Replacement
pay multiple water and/or tax bills under one • Estimated Start Date – May • Estimated Start Date – July • Estimated Start Date – July 2021
payment receipt. 2021 2021 • Status – Design Stage
• Status – Pre-Construction • Status – Design Stage • Estimated Completion –
5. A “paperless” feature can be chosen right Stage • Estimated Completion – September 2021
through the payment portal so that your • Estimated Completion – November 2021
water bill can be emailed directly to you August 2021 Waltham Road
rather than by mail (this feature is not Chicago Road Project Description – Eight Mile to
available for tax bills). 2021 Pavement Repairs Project Description – Van Dyke Toepfer, Water Main Replacement
Project Description – Concrete west to Thirteen Mile Road, • Estimated Start Date – July 2021
6. If you set up a user profile with an email section repairs, City Wide Pavement Reconstruction and • Status – Design Stage
address given, the city will send you payment • Estimated Start Date – May Water Main Replacement • Estimated Completion –
reminders. 2021 • Estimated Start Date – August September 2021.
• Status – Pre-Construction 2021
7. The portal will have an option to switch the Phase • Status – Design Stage Warner Avenue
language presented on the page. • Estimated Completion – • Estimated Completion – July Project Description – Stephens to Ten
August 2021 2022 Mile, Pavement Reconstruction and
8. Questions about billing can always be Water Main Reconstruction
referred to the Treasurer’s office for tax at Alvin Avenue Cosgrove Drive • Estimated Start Date – August
586-574-4542 or the Water Department at Project Description – Firwood to Project Description – Fenwick to 2021
586-759-9200. Hayes, Pavement Reconstruction Martin, Pavement Reconstruction • Status – Design Stage
and Water Main Replacement and Water Main Replacement • Estimated Completion –
9. Questions about the payment portal can be • Estimated Start Date – June • Estimated Start Date – JULY November 2021
referred directly to Point and Pay’s helpline at 2021 2021
1-888-891-6064. • Status – Design Stage • Status – Design Stage Yvonne Drive and Yvette Drive
• Estimated Completion – • Estimated Completion – Project Description – Schoenherr to
10. Payments post to the City’s records September 2021 October 2021 De Mott, Pavement Reconstruction
immediately! and Water Main Replacement
Arden Avenue Frazho Road • Estimated Start Date – July 2021
Project Description – Chalfonte to Project Description – Warner • Status – Design Stage
Exeter, Pavement Reconstruction to Wexford, Pavement • Estimated Completion – October
and Water Main Replacement Reconstruction and Water Main 2021
• Estimated Start Date – August Replacement
cityofwarren.org 2021 • Estimated Start Date – June PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT
NEW PAYMENT PORTAL • Status – Design Phase 2021 ENGINEERING DIVISION
• Estimated Completion – • Status – Design Stage One City Square, Suite 300
November 2021 • Estimated Completion – Warren, Michigan 48093-2390
September 2021 (586) 759-9300
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Big Boy is Back in Warren
Big Boy Restaurant Group reopens the popular 12 Mile & Hoover location.
After an enthusiastic wait from Warren residents, Big Chief Operating Officer Bob Scavo is thrilled to finally
Boy has reopened its doors to the public! The Warren be able to open the doors to one of the company’s
Big Boy, located at 11587 East 12 Mile Road, caught
on fire in May of 2020 forcing a nine-month closure
most popular locations. “We are ready” said Scavo.
“Our staff has been training hard and everyone has Cottage Inn Gourmet
during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The
company used its time wisely and gave the place a
given 100% to reopen this location. We can’t wait
until customers come in and get to see the new look Pizza Opens in Warren
complete remodel. of this location. Everything from the front of house to
the back has been designed with the thought of our Located on Van Dyke Ave in front of
While the Warren Big Boy remains in the same customers first.” Menards.
location as before, customers will be amazed to see
the new and improved look inside. Big Boy pledges to donate a value of more than
Great news for pizza lovers in Warren - Cottage
$10,000 to Gleaners Community Food Bank to
Inn Pizza is here! The new gourmet pizza shop
You will find all your Big Boy favorites like the classic demonstrate their commitment to the community.
opened at 32397 Van Dyke Ave., south of 14 Mile
big boy burger, slim jim and hot fudge ice cream
in front of Menards, in May.
cake, but keep an eye out for the new additions to Big Boy will celebrate its 85th anniversary later this
the menu. Big Boy has introduced items like boneless summer.
Cottage Inn is excited to give Warren residents
wings and pizza to go along with some of the fan
a taste of gourmet pizza, salads, subs, calzones,
favorites.
wings, and desserts. With more than 30 specialty
gourmet pizza options and countless choices of
toppings, sauces, and flavored crusts, there is
something on the menu for everyone! From thin
crust to deep dish to gluten-free options and
beyond, Cottage Inn has you covered.
(Left: The Big Boy in Warren If you are craving a decadent, delicious, delivery-
celebrated its reopening with ready gourmet pizza, stop by Cottage Inn
a ribbon cutting ceremony in Warren today! Carryout and delivery are
hosted by the Macomb County available.
Chamber on March 18, 2021)
To view a menu and order online, go to
cottageinn.com.
(Above: Cottage Inn Pizza has more than 30 toppings to
choose from. Which combination is your favorite?)
16 Summer 2021 | Newsbeat Summer 2021 | Newsbeat 17
WARREN PARKS (Image: new Playscape at Busse Park)
Altermatt Park Eckstein Park McGrath Park Trombly Park
SUNDAY
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4811 Toepfer 31810 Davy 13300 Leisure 14775 Alvin
NDO
Warren, MI 48091 Warren, MI 48092 Warren, MI 48088 Warren, MI 48089
Austin-Dannis Park
5200 Stephens
Warren, MI 48091
Groesbeck Park
22221 Memphis
Warren, MI 48091
Miller Park
14500 Masonic
Warren, MI 48088
Veterans Park
27400 Campbell
Warren, MI 48093
V E
SUNDAY, JUNE 6
Bates Park Halmich Park Rentz Park Warren Community Park
32601 Warkop 3001 13 Mile Rd. 12000 Herbert Ave 5460 Arden
Warren, MI 48093 Warren, MI 48092 Warren, MI 48089 Warren, MI 48092
Burdi Park Hartsig Park Rinke Park Wiegand Park
7000 12 Mile Rd. 2701 Martin 28500 Arsenal 8700 Toepfer
9:30AM
Warren, MI 48092 Warren, MI 48092 Warren, MI 48093 Warren, MI 48089
Busse Park Jaycee Park Shaw Park Winters Park
2PM
5002 Frazho 11371 Timken 22001 Warner 13000 St. Andrews
Warren, MI 48091 Warren, MI 48089 Warren, MI 48091 Warren, MI 48089
Butcher Park Licht Park Steinhauser Park Underwood Park
WARREN CITY SQUARE
4700 Martin 30100 Campbell 3101 Frazho 13700 Sidonie
Warren, MI 48089
Warren, MI 48091 Warren, MI 48093 Warren, MI 48091
IN FRONT OF CITY HALL
WARREN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
IS HOSTING VENDOR SUNDAY
OPENING EVENT FOR THE SEASON WILL HOST AN:
ICE CREAM SOCIAL SUNDAY!!!
11AM1PM
18 Summer 2021 | Newsbeat
THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!!19 Summer 2021 | NewsbeatSENIOR SUNDAY
SUNDAY, JUNE 13
11AM 1PM
WARREN CITY SQUARE
IN FRONT OF CITY HALL
New Year! WARREN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
IS HOSTING A SPECIAL DAY JUST FOR YOU! PLUS,
New Direction! SPECIAL SENIOR VENDORS AND GIVEAWAYS!!
New Events!
Every Sunday at Warren City Square
WE’LL TAKE YOU BACK IN TIME TO THE MUSIC
OF THE BIG BANDS! BRING A CHAIR, SIT BACK
AND REMEMBER THE GOOD OLD DAYS!!!
OR DANCE IF THE MUSIC CALLS YOU!!
Kids Kaleidoscope The Warren Parks and Check out the Warren JOIN US 9:30AM2PM
Sunday, July 25 Recreation Department Police vehicles! Plus, the
11 AM - 1 PM has plenty of fun in store Warren Fire Department AND VISIT OUR LOCAL VENDORS WHO
at Warren City for kids 5-12 years old! will pull out the hose for HAVE FARM FRESH PRODUCE, CREATIVE
Square Enjoy the moonwalk, face kids to practice putting
painting, games and crafts! out a fake fire! FOOD, CRAFT ITEMS, UNIQUE SPECIALTY
PRODUCTS & FOOD TRUCKS SELLING
Join us every Sunday 9:30 AM - 2 PM. Visit our local vendors offering farm fresh THEIR GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES!
produce, creative food, craft items, unique specialty products and food trucks!
20 Summer 2021 | Newsbeat Summer 2021 | Newsbeat 21NEW YEAR! “NEW DIRECTION”! NEW EVENTS!
NEW YEAR! “NEW DIRECTION”! NEW EVENTS!
HEALTHY
COME JOIN US HABIT
SUNDAY, JULY 11
11AM 1PM
SUNDAY
WARREN CITY SQUARE AUGUST 22 FROM 11AM 1PM
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15,000 ft² PUMP TRACK
STREET STYLE SKATE PATHS
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STAND ALONE BOWL
SEPARATE BEGINNER AREA CUSTOM CONCRETE SEATING AREA
PARKING LOT
BIGGEST SKATEPARK IN MICHIGAN concept
Founded in Portland, Oregon by longtime
The Warren Parks and Recreation Department wants to • Pool Bowl skateboarders Billy and Catherine Coulon, Evergreen
become a leader in the skateboarding community. The • Streetscape ‘skate paths’ Skateparks is a family-run company. Evergreen built
department is exploring a proposed skateboard park • Signature Evergreen flow area (similar to Sterling the skate park in Sterling Heights, which won the 2017
development at Eckstein Park on Mound Road behind Heights) award for Most Innovative Concrete Project in the State
the St. Anne Catholic Church. If approved, the skate • Bespoke ‘Warren’ concrete seating area of Michigan.
park concept, as illustrated in the image above, would • Rails
be the biggest skate park in Michigan! The plan includes • Stairs If approved, the Warren Parks and Recreation
a 40,000 square foot concrete skatepark and a 15,000 • Banks Department would like to begin construction on the
WARREN, MICHIGAN SKATEPARK
square foot pump track. • Quarter pipes new park later this year.
• Ledges
Other highlights include: • Pump Bumps For examples of some of the skateparks created by
• State of Michigan manual pad / euro gap • Gazebo / shade area & much more!! Evergreen Skateparks, click here.
• Beginner / novice area
& PUMP TRACK CONCEPT
• Stand alone bowl The concept was submitted by Evergreen Skateparks.
24 Summer 2021 | Newsbeat Summer 2021 | Newsbeat 25Adult Programs Summer 2021
LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS
LIBRARY COMPUTER CLASSES / SUMMER READING
All programs are either Virtual or Take & Make. Due to the popularity of our programs, registrations will be limited to Warren
library card holders first. Registration begins one month prior to the event unless specified. Please call the library branch or
visit our online calendar at warrenlibrary.net to register.
Grilling Basics – Virtual Program (Zoom) Michigan-Themed Vinyl Decal Coaster Set – Take and
6:30 pm Wednesday, June 2, Civic Center Library Make Craft
Join Mary Spencer of TASTE: A Cook’s Place, for this virtual Tuesday, July 20, Burnette Branch Library
demonstration on the basics of grilling which will include Take home a set of 4 tiles and 4 vinyl decals to create your
recipes for grilled chicken Caesar salad and flank steak tacos own Michigan-themed coaster set for yourself or to give as a
with grilled tomato salsa. Registration is required with an gift.
email address. A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants
prior to the event. Pollinator’s Garden - Virtual Program (Zoom)
6:00 pm, Thursday, July 22, Miller Branch Library
Patriotic Garland – Take and Make Craft Learn how to grow plants in your yard and garden that help
Monday, June 14, Civic Center Library benefit pollinators from Brian Peterson, one of the founders
This red, white, and blue garland will help you show your of Bees in the D. Registration is required with an email
true patriotic colors on Flag Day, Independence Day, address. A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants prior
Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, and every day. to the event.
Sinatra! The Beginning, the Middle, the End – Virtual Craft Workshop @Home: Sun Catcher – Take and Make
Program (Zoom) Craft
6:00 pm Monday, June 14, Civic Center Library Wednesday, July 28, Busch Branch Library
6:00 pm Monday, June 21, Civic Center Library Brighten up your home with a sparkling sun catcher. You’ll
Summer Reading Fun at the Warren Public Library Local music enthusiast Stu Johnson presents this two-part,
one hour each program covering Frank Sinatra’s career from
blend together a variety of beads and crystals to create
a hanging decorative piece that reflects sunlight. Please
June 5 – July 31, 2021 his birth in 1915 to his death in 1998. Registration is required register online or call to reserve your kit June 28 – July 19.
with an email address. A Zoom link will be emailed to all (Kits are limited.)
registrants prior to the events.
Patrons of all ages—babies, kids, teens, and adults--are invited to join us this summer for Tails and Tales. Everyone will DIY Animal Toys & Animal Rescue Drive
have a chance to win prizes just by reading. Enter to win tickets for some great prizes. Again this year, children who finish Yooper Talk – Virtual Program (Zoom) August 2-7, Burnette Branch Library - All Ages
Summer Reading will earn free books, and teens who finish will earn scratch-off prize tickets. 6:00 pm, Thursday, June 17, Miller Branch Library Stop in the library during the first week of August to pick up a
Learn the intriguing history of how Michigan’s Upper kit to make a DIY cat or dog toy made from fleece. Keep it for
Stop by your local branch or visit www.warrenlibrary.net beginning June 5 to sign up. Eager to get started? Register online at Peninsula developed its colorful and culturally distinctive your own pet or return it to the library anytime during the
www.warrenlibrary.net beginning May 15 and get a notification when it’s time to start logging your reading. Yooper dialect and identity with author Kathryn Remlinger, month of August to donate to a rescue animal. We will have
PhD, of Grand Valley State University. Registration is required a box in the library to collect food, toys, and other items for a
with an email address. A Zoom link will be emailed to all local animal rescue organization. Please see the library for a
The Warren Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Warren Public Library. registrants prior to the event. full list of items that can be donated.
Warren Public Library Virtual Computer Classes Mini Macrame Wall Hangings – Take and Make Craft
Tuesday, June 22, Burnette Branch Library
Lemon Slice Coasters – Take and Make Craft
Monday, August 2, Miller Branch Library
Use a dowel and macramé cord to create a small macramé Make a summery set of four lemon slice coasters using cord,
The Warren Public Library is pleased to offer virtual computer classes through Zoom for those who need more assistance. wall hanging by tying knots in various patterns. When it’s glue, a stencil, and paint.
Class size is limited. Registration is required. To register please call 586-751-5377 or visit our online calendar at done, hang it in your home for an easy DIY wall décor. Colors
will vary. Gardening with Lori: Michigan Native Plants – Virtual
warrenlibrary.net. An email account is required when registering so that Zoom meeting information can be sent. Program (Zoom)
Craft Workshop @Home: DIY Candle Art – Take and Make 6:00 pm Monday, August 2, Civic Center Library
Craft Local Master Gardener Lori Smith is back for this virtual
Wednesday, June 23, Busch Branch Library presentation on native plants of Michigan and saving seeds
Design a pretty candle using scented wax granules. Please for future planting. Registration is required with an email
Find Information with Google – Virtual Event (Zoom) WARREN LIBRARY LOCATIONS: register online or call to reserve your kit May 25 – June 15. address. A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants prior
Tuesday, June 8, 6:00 pm. Registration begins May 13. (Kits are limited.) to the event.
Hosted by the Miller Branch Library CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
Increase your ability to find the information you need with ONE CITY SQUARE, SUITE 100 The Summer of Change. Baseball in 1939 (author visit) – Summer Pinwheel Wreath – Take and Make Craft
the world’s most popular search engine. Virtual Program (Zoom) Thursday, August 12, Civic Center Library
WARREN, MI 48093 6:00 pm Tuesday, July 13, Civic Center Library Learn how to create a two-sided paper pinwheel and then
Get to Know eBooks and OverDrive – Virtual Event 586-751-0770 Local author and lifelong baseball fan Lawrence Katz will build your own wreath using the supplies provided.
(Zoom) appear virtually to discuss his book, The Summer of Change,
Baseball in 1939. Registration is required with an email Mind Games 1: The Science of Perception Deception –
Tuesday, July 20, 6:00 pm. Registration begins June 17. BURNETTE BRANCH LIBRARY address. A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants prior Virtual Program (Zoom)
Hosted by the Miller Branch Library 23345 VAN DYKE to the event. 6:00 pm Monday, August 16, Civic Center Library
Interested in downloading free eBooks and eAudiobooks WARREN, MI 48089 In this engaging program, presenter William Pack explores
from the library? Let us help you. Please join us as we show DIY Mini Macrame Wind Chime – Take and Make Craft optical illusions and the real science of how our brains
you how to checkout and download eBooks through our 586-353-0579 Wednesday, July 14, Civic Center Library trick us into seeing and believing things that don’t exist.
OverDrive service. Create a unique set of wind chimes with this DIY mini- Registration is required with an email address. A Zoom link
BUSCH BRANCH LIBRARY macrame wind chime craft. Each one offers its own beautiful will be emailed to all registrants prior to the event.
Hoopla, Freegal, and More – Virtual Event (Zoom) melody. Registration begins June 26.
23333 RYAN Craft Workshop @Home: Book Art Hedgehog – Take and
Tuesday, August 17, 6:00 pm. Registration begins July 15. WARREN, MI 48091 Introduction to Pet First-Aid - Virtual Program (Zoom) Make Craft
Hosted by the Miller Branch Library 6:00 pm Monday, July 19, hosted by the Civic Center Wednesday, August 25, Busch Branch Library
Unlock the potential of your library card. Learn how you can 586-353-0580
Library Upcycle an old book into a cute hedgehog. Please register
get eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies, and more with Robyn Elman presents this hour-long program about taking online or call to reserve your kit July 29 – August 18. (Kits are
hoopla, music with Freegal, explore some of our databases, MILLER BRANCH LIBRARY care of our furry friends. Since this is a hands-on, interactive limited.)
and more. 5460 ARDEN, SUITE 303 program, it is requested you have a large stuffed animal
(preferably a dog) as well as a gauze roll or similar long strip
WARREN, MI 48092 of fabric available. Registration is required with an email
586-751-5377 address. A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants prior
to the event.
26 Summer 2021 | Newsbeat Summer 2021 | Newsbeat 27Children’s Programs Summer 2021
LIBRARY TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Programs Summer 2021
LIBRARY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Teen programs are a mixture of outdoor events, virtual programs, or take and make crafts. Due to the popularity of our Children’s programs are a mixture of outdoor events, virtual programs, or take and make crafts. Covid safety protocols
programs, registrations are limited to Warren library card holders first. Registration begins one month prior to the event will be in place and masks will be required. Outdoor programs will be held weather permitting. Due to the popularity of
unless specified. Please call the library branch or visit our online calendar at warrenlibrary.net to register. Teen Programs are our programs, registrations will be limited to Warren library card holders first. Registration begins one month prior to the
for Ages 10 to 17 unless specified. event. Please call the library branch or visit our online calendar at warrenlibrary.net to register.
WPL Teen Book Box Teen Meetup: Party in the Park – Outside Teen Meetup: Retro Recess – Outside Summer Reading Kick-Off – Outside Event animal ears and noses—and your imagination to make a real
The library has launched a teen book box Event Event 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Saturday, June 19. or not-so-real critter.
subscription for teens. Each box contains 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, June 25, hosted by 4:00 – 6:00 pm Thursday, July 22, 2021, This event will take place at Veterans Park, 27400
1-2 books and some extra goodies. the Miller Branch Library hosted by the Burnette Branch Library Campbell, Warren, MI 48093 Terrific Tuesday: Polar Animals – Take and Make Craft
Subscriptions last for three months and This event will take place at the Community This event will take place at the playground Children of all ages June 15, Burnette Branch Library
are available to teens ages 12-17 with a Center Pavilion, next to the west parking lot behind the Burnette Branch Library Teens Kick off Summer Reading with a sweet treat and fun. Ages 3 to 9
Warren Library Card. Please visit www. We are kicking off summer with a teen and tweens can meet up for this special Children from all four branches are encouraged to attend. Learn about polar animals and make a cupcake liner walrus.
warrenlibrary.net/teen-book-boxes/ for party. Join us for a variety of yard games, a edition of Retro Recess. Hang out on the Please register at warrenlibrary.net or by calling 586-353-
more information and to fill out a book water blaster battle, DIY tie dye, ice cream playground with your friends, play yard
preference survey to get started. floats, pizza, and more. This is a parent-free games, and enjoy some retro fun like 0580. Animal Scavenger Hunt – Outside Event
event. Covid safety protocols will be in place sidewalk chalk, hula hoops, jump rope, giant 6:00 pm Thursday, June 17, hosted by the Miller Branch
Virtual Scavenger Hunt with MI Library and masks will be required. Please bring a bubbles, and squirt gun painting. Pizza will Simple STEAM – Take and Make Kits Library
Quest white t-shirt to tie dye. Bring a blanket or be served. Masks are required and Covid-19 June, July, August, Busch Branch Library This event will take place in the courtyard next to the
June 1 – July 31 beach towel for socially distanced seating. safety protocols will be followed. This is a Ages 5 to 9 Miller Branch Library
MiLibraryQuest: Summer Edition 2021 is a parent-free event. Please bring a chair or Each month, pick up a different take-home activity kit of Ages 5-10
virtual scavenger hunt teens and tweens 4th of July Wreath – Take and Make Craft blanket to sit on. simple supplies. Join us for some animal stories and then head out on an
can do at home. Teens will find a variety Monday, June 28, Civic Center Library June: Modeling clay construction. animal scavenger hunt and bingo.
of animal descriptions spread across the Celebrate the holiday with this very patriotic Wish Bracelet – Take and Make Craft
websites of participating Michigan libraries red, white, and blue clothespin wreath. Monday, July 26, Civic Center Library July: Paper plate marble maze.
which they will enter into a submission Make a wish while you create this twine and August: Paper pentominoes. Marvelous Mondays: Snake – Take and Make Craft
form. Those who complete will be put into Easy Suncatchers – Take and Make Craft bead bracelet. Legend has it that when the Week of June 21, Busch Branch Library
a drawing for a prize. Visit www.mi.gov/ Tuesday, July 6, Civic Center Library bracelet breaks, your wish will come true. Fairy Doors – Take and Make Craft Ages 3 to 9
MiLibraryQuest to start your quest. Color a template, add oil, and hang. This Week of May 31, Busch Branch Library Create a snake from a pipe cleaner and beads.
craft will require you to supply your own Narwhal Plush – Take and Make Craft Ages 3 to 9
Galaxy Dust Necklace – Take and Make glue, oil (any kind), and coloring utensils. Monday, August 2, Civic Center Library If you’re hoping that a magical creature will move to your Terrific Tuesday: Ocean Animals – Take and Make Craft
Craft Ages 12-17 neighborhood this summer, stop by to pick up a fairy-sized June 22, Burnette Branch Library
Monday, June 14, Civic Center Library Animal Crossing New Horizons Virtual Sew your own adorable narwhal plush. This
A galaxy is a huge collection of gas, dust, Event is a more complicated craft that requires door and some supplies for decorating. Ages 3 to 9
and billions of stars and their solar systems, 3:00-4:00 pm Fridays, July 9, July 23, and sewing. It is especially designed with older Learn about ocean animals and make a seahorse.
all held together by gravity. How much fun August 13, hosted by the Civic Center teens in mind. Fun For Kids @ the Library – Outside Event
would it be to create your own galaxy in a Library 12:00 – 4:00 pm, Saturday, June 5 MetroParks Tails & Tales – Outside Event
necklace? Make your own unique galaxy We will send you a code to visit our island. DIY Animal Toys & Animal Rescue Drive This event will take place outside the Burnette Branch 6:00 pm Wednesday, June 23, hosted by the Civic Center
dust necklace with this craft kit. Scavenger hunts, giveaways, and more. August 2 – 7, Burnette Branch Library Library Library
Donate materials to help us build our All Ages Stop in the library during the first In conjunction with the Cruisin’53 event, we will have fun for This event will take place outside the Civic Center Building
Paint by Sticker Animals – Take and brand new in-game library. You must have week of August to pick up a kit to make a Kids at the library. Join us for sidewalk chalk creations, grab Children of all ages
Make Craft a Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite, Animal DIY cat or dog toy made from fleece. Keep
Wednesday, June 16, Burnette Branch Crossing New Horizons, and an internet it for your own pet or return it to the library ‘n go crafts, goody bags, and more. Join us for an outdoor program with the Metroparks for
Library connection to participate in this event. anytime during the month of August to 2:00 pm – Magic Show with Ming the Magnificent an educational talk about a variety of animals with animal
Take home a template and numbered donate to a rescue animal. We will have mounts and furs. You might even see a live chicken or two.
stickers to create your own animal-themed Llama Cup Cozy – Take and Make Craft a box in the library to collect food, toys, Marvelous Mondays: Octopus – Take and Make Craft
masterpiece. Monday, July 12, Civic Center Library and other items for a local animal rescue Week of June 7, Busch Branch Library Adopt a Reading Buddy – Take Home Kit
This adorable llama will protect your hand organization. Please see the library for a full Ages 3 to 9 Thursday, June 24, Miller Branch Library
Taste Test: Which Chip? – Take Home Kit from all the ice-cold drinks you enjoy this list of items that can be donated. In honor of World Oceans Day (June 8), make an octopus Ages 4-10
Thursday, June 17, Busch Branch Library summer. This no-sew craft will require you friend from a sock and other supplies. Reading is more fun with a buddy. Adopt a stuffed animal
Chocolate comes in many forms and to supply your own hot glue or craft glue. Teen Meetup: Mystery Dinner – Outside
types, including chips. Sample a variety of Event and pledge to read to them this summer.
common chocolate chips to discover your Pony Bead Gecko Keychain – Take and 6:00 – 8:00 pm Friday, August 6, hosted by Storytime STEAM: Rain – Virtual Event (Facebook)
favorite. Report back to the library and we’ll Make Craft the Civic Center Library June 8, Burnette Branch Library Marvelous Mondays: Peacock – Take and Make Craft
share the final results. Please register online Wednesday, July 14, Burnette Branch This event will take place outside the Civic Ages 5 to 10 Week of June 28, Busch Branch Library
or call to reserve your kit May 21 – June 11. Library Use pony beads and cord to make Center Building Hear a rain story, learn about clouds, and see if we can make Ages 3 to 9
(Kits are limited.) this nostalgic gecko keychain that was all You are invited to an after-hours mystery it rain. A rainy day craft kit will be available to pick up at the Make a fancy peacock.
the rage back in the 90s. event at the library. Everyone will be given library beginning June 1.
Origami Animals – Take and Make Craft a character and use the clues to help solve Terrific Tuesday: Rainforest Animals – Take and Make
Monday, June 21, Civic Center Library Fairy Gardens – Outside Event this exciting whodunit. Can you solve the
Learn how to fold some cute and cool 6:30 pm, Wednesday, July 14, hosted by case? Could you be the culprit....or the next Terrific Tuesday: Grassland Animals – Take and Make Craft
origami animals. the Civic Center Library victim? Pizza will be served. This is a parent Craft June 29, Burnette Branch Library
This event will take place at Veterans Park, free event. Masks and social distancing June 8, Burnette Branch Library Ages 3 to 9
JackBox Games – Virtual Event (Zoom) 27400 Campbell, Warren, MI 48093 between families is required. Bring your Ages 3 to 9 Learn about rainforest animals and make a tree frog.
3:00 – 4:00 pm Fridays, June 18, July We will provide all of the supplies needed to own chair or blanket. Program will be held Learn about grassland animals and make a “L is for Lion”
16, and August 20, hosted by the Civic design and construct a fairy garden. Masks weather permitting. craft. Independence Day Crafts – Take and Make Craft
Center Library and social distancing between families is Wednesday, June 30. Busch Branch Library
Play some virtual games like Drawful, required. Bring your own chair or blanket. End of Summer Boredom Busters – Take Animal Crafts – Take and Make Craft Ages 3 to 9
Fibbage, Quiplash, and more with other Program will be held weather permitting. and Make Craft
teens. It is helpful to have two devices, but Monday, August 9, Civic Center Library Summer Reading Tails and Tales is here and we are Stop by for some crafts to celebrate another year older for
not mandatory. One (often a computer) Express Yourself – Take and Make Craft Has the end of summer got you down? Get celebrating with animal craft kits. the U.S.A.
will be used as your main screen to access Thursday, July 15, Busch Branch Library the most out of this month with crafts, a Wednesdays, June 9 & 16, Civic Center Library
our Zoom, and one (often a smartphone) Emoji are everywhere. Learn how to create scavenger hunt, and a snack. Ages 3-9
as your controller. Internet connection is emoji paperclips using polymer clay and Reserve your kit with animal themed crafts.
required. express yourself. Please register online or Yarn Creations: Finger Knitting – Take June 10 – July 9, Miller Branch Library
call to reserve your kit June 22 – July 8. (Kits and Make Craft Ages 3 & up
Giant Candy Jar Guessing Game are limited.) Thursday, August 19, Busch Branch Help decorate the library with some fun animal crafts and
June 19 – July 31, Miller Branch Library Library
Tweens and teens can stop by the Miller String Art – Take and Make Craft Learn the skill of finger knitting and how coloring pages. Bring your masterpieces back to the library
Branch during Summer Reading to submit Monday, July 19, Civic Center Library to create fun animals and other things out and we will display them for all to see.
their guess on the number of candies in Choose from a variety of templates and of yarn. Please register online or call to
our Giant Candy Jar. The winner will get to make a personalized string art piece. reserve your kit July 20 – August 13. (Kits are Marvelous Mondays: Critter Mask – Take and Make Craft
take the jar home in August. One entry per limited.) Week of June 14, Busch Branch Library
tween/teen. Ages 3 to 9
Decorate an eye mask using different shapes—including
28 Summer 2021 | Newsbeat Summer 2021 | Newsbeat 29Children’s Programs Summer 2021 continued Children’s Programs Summer 2021 continued
LIBRARY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
LIBRARY STORY TIME
All programs are Virtual or Take & Make. Due to the popularity of our programs, registrations are limited to Warren library All programs are Virtual or Take & Make. Due to the popularity of our programs, registrations are limited to Warren library
card holders first. Registration begins one month prior to the event unless specified. Please call the library branch to register. card holders first. Registration begins one month prior to the event unless specified. Please call the library branch to register.
Painting at the Park – Outside Event Animal Yoga – Outside Event Animal Origami – Take and Make Craft 10:00 am Friday, August 13, hosted by the Miller Branch
6:00 pm Wednesday, June 30, hosted by the Civic Center 1:00 pm Thursday, July 15, hosted by the Miller Branch Wednesday, August 4, Civic Center Library Library
Library Library Grades K-5 This event will take place outside the Miller Branch
This event will take place at Veterans Park, 27400 This event will take place outside the Miller Branch We will provide take home origami kits complete with Library
Campbell, Warren, MI 48093 Library instructions. Ages 1-5
Ages 3-9 Ages 3-6 Little ones will have fun at sensory stations, playing games
Join us at the park for a fun painting night. We will paint a Can you pose like a Giraffe, Cat or Flamingo? Let’s try some Suncatcher – Take and Make Craft and making a craft all with a Fairy Tale theme.
sun catcher and have some wooden animals to paint too. fun and relaxing Yoga poses. Dress comfortable and bring a Week of August 9, Busch Branch Library
yoga mat or towel. Ages 3 to 9 Dinosaur Fossil – Take and Make Craft
Dragon Tales – Outside Event Make a suncatcher from an upcycled CD and other supplies. Week of August 16, Busch Branch Library
6:00 pm Thursday July 1 Marvelous Mondays: Turtle – Take and Make Craft Ages 3 to 9
This event will take place outside the Miller Branch Week of July 19, Busch Branch Library Summer Boredom Busters – Take and Make Craft Create your own “fossil” with salt dough.
Library Ages 3 to 9 Monday, August 9, Civic Center Library
Ages 4 -10 Weave a turtle with craft sticks, yarn, and other supplies. Ages 3-9 Pete the Cat – Take and Make Craft
Let’s hear some Dragon stories and make some fun dragon Children ages 3-9 can reserve kits that include activities and Wednesday, August 18, Civic Center Library
crafts. Terrific Tuesday: Mountain Animals – Take and Make a snack to enjoy during their summer break. Ages 3-9
Craft For fans of the grooviest cat we know, we will have a grab
Marvelous Mondays: Elephant – Take and Make Craft July 20, Burnette Branch Library Storytime STEAM: Dancing Snake – Virtual Event and go craft kit for you to enjoy at home.
Week of July 6, Busch Branch Library Ages 3 to 9 (Facebook)
Ages 3 to 9 August 10, Burnette Branch Library Monster Friend – Take and Make Craft
Make an elephant bookmark for all of your summer reads. Mermaid Tales – Take and Make Craft Ages 5 to 10 Week of August 23, Busch Branch Library
Wednesday, July 21, Civic Center Library Hear a snake story, learn about static electricity, and watch a Ages 3 to 9
Storytime STEAM: Seeds – Virtual Event (Facebook) Ages 3-9 paper snake dance. A dancing snake craft kit will be available Make a monster friend with random craft odds and ends.
July 6, Burnette Branch Library Pick up this kit that includes a mermaid craft and a jellyfish to pick up at the library beginning August 3.
Ages 5 to 10 craft and then watch the video on our Facebook page where Cactus Pet Rocks – Outdoor Event
Hear the story Jack and the Beanstalk, learn about seeds, we will share a mermaid tale. Red Oaks Nature Center Tails & Tales – Outside Event 6:00 pm Thursday August 26, hosted by the Miller
and plant a bean seed. A kit containing all you need to 6:00 pm Wednesday, August 11, hosted by the Civic Branch Library
grow your own bean plant will be available to pick up at the Dinosaur Tales and Dig – Outside Event Center Library This event will take place outside the Miller Branch
library beginning June 29. 6:00 pm Thursday, July 22, hosted by the Miller Branch This event will take place outside the Civic Center Library
Library Building Ages 5-10
Terrific Tuesday: Freshwater Animals – Take and Make This event will take place outside the Miller Branch Children of all ages Create your own special and unique cactus plant out of a
Craft Library Gather the whole family and join an Oakland County Parks rock. This little “pet” requires very little care.
July 6, Burnette Branch Library Ages 5-10 Naturalist to learn all about beavers and their animal
Ages 3 to 9 Dinosaur Dig at the Library. You can dig out your own neighbors. Enjoy a reading of The Legend of the Beaver’s Tail Back-to-School Fun – Take and Make Craft
Learn about freshwater animals and make a Great Lakes dinosaur from an egg then we will learn about each of the by Stephanie Shaw, and see taxidermy mounts and select Week of August 30, Busch Branch Library
fish. dinosaurs you found. live animals through an interpretive presentation. Ages 3 to 9
The end is near—of summer, that is. Stop by for crafts in
Teddy Bear Picnic – Outside Event Marvelous Mondays: Animal Art – Take and Make Craft Play & Learn Tiny Tots- Fairy Tales and Games – Outside celebration of the coming school year.
6:00 pm Wednesday, July 7, hosted by the Civic Center Week of July 26, Busch Branch Library Event
Library Ages 3 to 9
This event will take place at Veterans Park, 27400 Create your own animal art with paint and a small canvas.
Campbell, Warren, MI 48093 Storytime in Warren
Ages 2-9 Terrific Tuesday: Woodland Animals – Take and Make
Bring your favorite teddy bear to the park for some stories Craft For outside storytimes, please bring a towel or blanket to sit Summer Shakeup Storytime – Virtual Event (Zoom)
and songs. A take home craft and snack will be provided. July 27, Burnette Branch Library on. Covid safety protocols will be in place and masks will be Ages 2 to 5 years
Ages 3 to 9 required. Weather permitting. Hosted by the Civic Center Library
Ocean Animal Crafts – Outside Event Learn about woodland animals and make a hedgehog. 2:00 pm Thursdays, June 3 through July 29
6:00 pm Thursday, July 8, hosted by the Miller Branch Toddler Storytime Join us on Zoom for a story, a song, and other fun stuff as we
Library Nick Thomas Juggling Show – Outside Event Ages Birth – 3 years “shake up” our usual storytime with a different animal or fairy
This event will take place outside the Miller Branch 6:00 pm Wednesday, July 28, hosted by the Civic Center This will take place outside the Miller Branch Library tale theme. A craft will be available for pickup each week.
Library Library 10:00 am, Fridays, June 18 – July 30 Registration is required with an email address. To register,
Ages 4-10 This event will take place outside the Civic Center Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for young call the Civic Center Library or visit our online calendar at
Create a cute squid and jellyfish and learn more about these Building children and their caregiver. Please call the Miller Branch warrenlibrary.net.
ocean creatures. Children of all ages Library or visit our online calendar at warrenlibrary.net to
Join us for a family friendly, high energy, hilarious juggling register. Virtual Storytimes
Marvelous Mondays: Raccoon – Take and Make Craft act, with audience participation that everyone can enjoy. Head over to the Warren Public Library Facebook page to
Week of July 12, Busch Branch Library Storytime at the Park enjoy weekly virtual storytimes.
Ages 3 to 9 Egg Carton Reef – Take and Make Craft Join us for a family friendly storytime at a local park. Please www.Facebook.com/warrenpubliclibrary
Craft a raccoon with newspaper and other supplies. Thursday July 29, Miller Branch Library register to be eligible for a take-home craft. To register,
Ages 5-10 call the library branch or visit our online calendar at Toddler Time
Terrific Tuesday: Desert Animals – Take and Make Craft Create a magical underwater landscape out of an egg warrenlibrary.net. Stories, rhymes and songs for toddlers. Posted every Monday
July 13, Burnette Branch Library carton. by the Burnette Branch Library.
Ages 3 to 9 Playground behind the Burnette Branch Library
Learn about desert animals and make a clothespin camel. August Art – Take and Make Craft Hosted by the Burnette Branch Library Family Storytime
Each week in August, Burnette Branch Library 10:30 am, Wednesdays, June 16, June 30, and July 14 Stories and rhymes the entire family can enjoy. Posted every
Fairy Gardens – Outside Event Ages 3 to 9 Tuesday by the Busch Branch Library.
6:00 pm Wednesday, July 14, hosted by the Civic Center Each week in August a different “Grab & Go” craft will be Shaw Park, 22001 Warner, Warren, MI 48091
Library available for pickup at the library. Hosted by the Busch Branch Library Preschool Storytime
This event will take place at Veterans Park, 27400 Campbell, 10:30 am, Wednesdays, June 23, July 7, and July 21 Stories and rhymes for children. Posted every Wednesday by
Warren, MI 48093 Games – Take and Make Craft the Civic Center Library.
Grades K-5 Week of August 2, Busch Branch Library Veterans Park, 27400 Campbell, Warren, MI 48093
We will provide all of the supplies needed to design and Ages 3 to 9 Hosted by the Civic Center Library
construct a fairy garden. Games made from pipe cleaners, and other simple supplies. 11:00 am, Fridays, June 25 through August 20
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