Christian preschool

Cross of Christ Christian Preschool is registering for the 2011-2012 school year. Cross of Christ Christian Preschool has built a foundation of successful learning for 21 years in a Christian atmosphere. Openings are available for 3 and 4 year olds. For more information, call (248) 437-8810.

Blood drive

St. Joseph Parish, 830 South Lafayette in South Lyon, will host a blood drive from 2-8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25. Please call Dee Marshall at (248) 921-1551 for an appointment.

Preschool openings

Crossroads Christian Preschool, located at the Crossroads Community Church (corner of Pontiac Trail and Silver Lake Road) is registering 2.5, 3 and 4 year olds for classes beginning this fall.

For more information, call (248) 486-0400.

Craft show applications

Applications are now being taken for booth space for crafters and vendors at the 10th annual United Methodist Women’s craft show to be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 640 S. Lafayette Street, South Lyon. Registration fees are $35 per booth, with $5 extra for electricity. Booths will be reserved in the order of receipt of paid applications.

For more information please call Lynn Kneisel at (248) 437-8612.

Annual rummage sale

First Presbyterian Church, 205 East Lake Street in South Lyon, will host its annual rummage sale Nov. 11-12. The church will be collecting for the sale Nov. 1-10. Hours for collection are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, please contact the church at (248) 437-2875.

Summer lunch program

First United Methodist Church in South Lyon will be offering a free lunch program to fill the summer need for students whose families have financial needs. First United Methodist Church is located at 640 S. Lafayette in South Lyon. The lunches will be served on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer weeks (through Sept. 1) from noon until 2 p.m.

Crafters wanted

The First United Methodist Church of Northville is looking for crafters and vendors to be part of its Bizarre Bazaar, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22. The event will benefit Village Bank, which offers business loans to women living in desperately poor countries. For details and to reserve your space, visit http://fumcnorthville.org/#/missions-and-service, e-mail fumcbazaar@gmail.com, find the event on Facebook, or call (248) 446-8175.

Chicken Fest

Meadowbrook Congregational Church will host its annual Chicken Fest from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact the church at (248) 348-7757 or visit www.mbccc.org.

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church, 205 E. Lake St. (corner of Wells and 10 Mile Road), South Lyon hosts Sunday service at 10 a.m.. Sunday school and Bible study take place 11:30 a.m. (September-May), and is for all ages — children to adult.

Scrapbooking/hobby nights

First Presbyterian Church in South Lyon hosts Scrapbooking, Etc and Hobby Nights. Scrapbooking, Etc is held once monthly — usually the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hobby Night is held once monthly — usually the second Monday of the month from 7-10 p.m.

For more information, contact the church office at (248) 437-2875.

Clothing closet

Family Life Community Church’s Clothing Closet has reopened. The Clothing Closet, which is open to the public and free, is open on Thursdays, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Family Life Community Church is located at 62345 W. 8 Mile Road. For more information, call (248) 437-1472. The church’s food bank is open by appointment by calling (734) 645-4801.

Suicide support group

New Hope Center for Grief Support is offering an ongoing support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. This monthly group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month, at the First United Methodist Church in Northville located at 777 W. Eight Mile Road. No registration is necessary for this monthly drop-in support group.

For more information about this group or about the many other free, age and loss specific groups offered for children, teens, and adults, please call New Hope Center for Grief Support at (248) 348-0115 and visit www.newhopecenter.net.