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Join the 17th Michigan Volunteer Regiment Company E for Guns n' Gowns on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free living history event will take place at Greenmead Historical Park, 20501 Newburgh. There will be demonstrations of military camp life, drills, musket firing, medical practices, surgery, civilian life, period fashions, phrenology, an amazing display of historical reproduction flags, and much, much more! Stop in the village buildings to see some great exhibits and take a tour as well. This event is a great opportunity for students of all ages to learn about life during the Civil War era. Facebook.com/events/595546178805474 For more information, contact: Stephanie Miner at (734) 218-6607 or Sminer2015@gmail.com

Mark your calendars and register now for the Healthy Livonia 5K Run/Walk 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, at the TrinityElite Sports Performance Center on Schoolcraft College’s campus (18100 St. Joe’s Parkway). Join us for an energizing event that promotes health and wellness in our community. The event begins at 8:30 a.m., with the run at 9 a.m. Registration costs $25 by Sept. 1 and $30 from Sept. 2-23. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Livonia/HealthyLivonia5K for details and to register. If you’re interested in volunteering, there are more than 60 roles we need filled to help set up, direct runners along the route, provide water stations and clean up afterward. Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ba9a823a2fac25-2022 to sign up!