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Five Things You Need to Know Oct. 15, 2011

Rod Stewart tribute for Partnership for the Arts, job lead for engineers and recruiting by Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps.

1. Sweet Rod Stewart Tribute

A lovely Sweetest Day outing (which benefits Partnership for the Arts) at , 50400 Cherry Hill Rd.: Danny D and the Vagabonds celebrate the music of Rod Stewart. The one hour pre-show reception features treats from area caterers and specials from a florist, jeweler and day spa. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased online. For details, call 734-394-5300 or 734-394-5460.

2. Job Hunt Help

Kelly Services is looking for a mechanical engineer to work for a Canton-based company. Applicants must have five years of engineering experience, a bachelor of science degree in engineering and some experience with large motors or generators. Details for this non-management position are online.

3. Zumbathon for Cancer Research

A , "Good Things Come in Small Packages," is hosting a Zumbathon in the Grand Ballroom at , beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday, according to a note from Good Things member Amber Camiller.
Volunteers Melissa Nori, Melissa Laing and Derica Wade will lead participants in high-energy Latin-inspired dance moves. Proceeds from the suggested $10 entrance fee will benefit the American Cancer Society. For details, contact Kristie Ligner at 734-891-7576 or by email kligner@hotmail.com — using "Zumbathon" in the subject line.

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4. Starfish Parenting Class

Early Learning Foundation creator Bob Sornson will be the featured speaker for a Starfish Family Services session on parenting, set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ericksson Elementary School, 1275 N. Haggerty Rd. Starfish is an Inkster-based nonprofit which provides support to at-risk children in metro Detroit, including more than 100 Headstart participants in Canton.
Tuesday's program is funded by the 's . Register for the free session — which includes free childcare —  by calling 734-727-3114.

5. Plan: 2012 Plymouth Fife & Drum

Students and their families interested in getting involved with the 2012 Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps are invited to an open meeting, at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, in the choir room at Salem High. Check out this recruiting video.

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