Musical trip at the PIX

LAPEER —The Lapeer Civic Orchestra opens the 2006-07 season by traveling “Around the World in 80 minutes” Oct. 13-14, 7:30 p.m. at the PIX Theatre. National anthems and folk songs from across the centuries will be featured. Tickets for this concert will be free to the public on a first-come, first serve basis. Call PIX Theatre to reserve your tickets, 810-664-4824.— R.C.

Learn something new

LAPEER — The Family Literacy Center is offering “Tutoring Made Easy,” a free six-hour workshop for adults who want to help children succeed.

Held Friday, Sept. 29, or Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Marguerite deAngeli Library in Lapeer. This class is for adults only. Child care is not offered. Registration is required. Lunch is provided. To sign up or for more information, call the Family Literacy Center at 810-664-2737 or toll-free at 1-877-664-6615.— R.C.

Open auditions

BAY CITY — Bay City Players are holding open auditions for A Christmas Story on Sunday, Oct. 15, and Monday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m., at 1214 Columbus Ave., Bay City.

Performance dates are Dec. 1-3 and 7-10.

Director Laura Tanner is looking for five boys, age 8-14, two girls, age 10-12, four adult males and two adult females. Auditions are open to the public, and newcomers are welcome.

Scripts are available at the theater office for a $10 refundable deposit. Call 989-893-5555 for more information.— R.C.

Free laughs

LAPEER — Comic Charles Marshall is giving a free performance of his stylized comedy routine at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Calvary Bible Church. Marshall is billed as a “mix of the observational style of Jerry Seinfeld meeting the energy of Robin Williams and the warmth of Bill Cosby.” Admission is free, but an offering will be taken. Call 810-664-2838 or visit www.charlesmarshallcomedy.com/successful- event.htm for more information.— R.C.

Swapmeet

FOSTORIA — Super ORV and ATV Swapmeet and Custom Truck Show is this Saturday, Sept. 30, at 993 Goodrich Rd., from 10 a.m.-midnight. Live bands, hog roast, bouncy house, pony rides, door prizes and more. Buy, sell, trade new and used items. Call 989-795-3082.—R.C.

Vendors sought

LAPEER — The 32nd annual Knick Knack Kraft Show at the Lapeer Center Building is on Saturday, Nov. 4.Organizers are still looking for creative, crafty types.

Crafters who would like to reserve a booth should call Cathy at 810-664-2109.The nonprofit Lapeer Center Building sponsors the event.— R.A.

Camels in Lapeer

LAPEER — Time is running out. The Family Literacy Center hosts its Sixth Annual Camel Races on Oct. 20.FLC is looking for select business sponsors who will decorate a wooden racing camel to be cheered on to victory by guests at the event. Camels race six at a time to the toss of the dice, and the first to cross the finish line wins .Best-decorated camel awards will be presented. Several sponsorship levels are available. Tickets are on sale now at $25 for two. Call the FLC at 810-664- 2737 or visit www.readlapeer.org for details. — M.A.

Floats, entries sought for parade

ARCADIA TWP. — Got a goat cart? Clown costume? Lots of kids with ribbons in their hair? The Township of Arcadia wants you and/or your float in their parade on Oct. 14 to celebrate their 150th Anniversary.

Call 810-724-6565 and sign up for free if you’re a resident; there is a small fee for businesses, and political types pay $100.— R.C.

New Fall date for Chamber awards

LAPEER — The Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce needs your nominations for its 2007 Citizen of the Year. The deadline for candidate submissions is Sunday, Oct. 1.

The annual Awards Banquet has been moved from a traditional January event to Thursday, Oct. 19.

The citizen award is given to anyone who gives freely of their time and talents to improve the quality of life in the community.

Nominations must be submitted on an official Chamber form.The categories of Public Safety and Educator have been added for award consideration this year.

The banquet starts with cocktails at 6 p.m. Three Men and A Tenor will provide the entertainment. For details, call 810-664-6641 or e-mail to staff@lapeerareachamber.org.— R.A.

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