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vixmzz Your Free Time A WEEKLY LOOK AT DETROIT ENTERTAINMENT One-mail show will celebrate CH ETil.CZ "The Silent Cry God Is Watching. Inspirational gospel musical drama. 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through May 28, Abyssinia Interdenominational Church, 8501 Woodward. $15.

le historic life of Malcolm)! Lurlene Dokes, the first black woman to serve as national president of the Women's Army Corps Veterans Association, will speak. There also will be a wreath ceremony and music from the Truman High School TNT Hand. Several area veterans organizations will participate. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. A reception inside City Hall will follow.

By Dan Shine INXSTEU FIA site to celebrate welfare-to-work feat The Inkster District of the Wayne County Family Independence Agency, a Project Zero site since October, will celebrate its achievement as the 10th Wayne County site to reach "zero" on Tuesday. The program will begin at 11 a.m. at the Booker Dozier Recreation Complex, 1025 Middlebelt in Inkster. The "zero" distinction means all district participants in the welfare-to-work project who are able to work are working and have earned income. Detroit Editor Valarle Basheda 600 W.

Fort Detroit, Ml 48226 Phone: 313-222-5100 Fax: 313-222-5981 E-mail: cityfreepress.com COUNTYWIDE Granholm will appeal U.S. rail-crossing ruling State Attorney General Jennifer Granholm said this week she will appeal a federal court ruling that said lawmakers can't limit how long trains can block traffic. Last year, Granholm joined forces with the City of Plymouth, which had sued the CSX line for blocking crossings too long. A state law says that trains can't block crossings for more than 7 minutes. She says this is a safety issue.

"If your child was waiting for an ambulance on one side of that train, or your house was burning down on the other, those few extra minutes could mean the difference between life and death." By Niruj Warikoo TAYLOR Veterans to be honored at Saturday ceremony War veterans will be honored Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Garden in front of the Taylor police station. Wayne Editor. David Squires Suite 130A, 37650 Professional Drive Livonia, Ml 48154 Phone: 734-432-6500 Fax: 734-432-6507 E-mail: waynecofreepress.com Stewart Walker plays Maleo'sii this weekend. by Imelda Hunt, a Toledo poet and theater director. New Works is a nonprofit organization that provides artistic support and showcases the talents of black writers, directors and producers in northwest Renaissance Varsity Chorus: High school singers perform under the ejection of Nina Scott.

8 p.m. May 19, Metropolitan United Methodist Church, 8000 Woodward. Reception follows concert. 313-875-7407. Free, supervised parking available.

Jazz Spirit Dance Theatre: Presents first annual dance concert. 4 p.m. June 4, Paul Robeson Theater, Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers. $8. 313-342-1000.

Hamtramck Celebrates: Honoring 80th birthday of Pope John Paul II and remembering his visit to Hamtramck in 1 987. Polish dancers, food and chorale singing 1 :30 p.m. May 21 Hamtramck Public Library, 2360 Caniff. 313-365-7050. City will dedicate its second state historical marker, 3 p.m.

in front of City Hall. Reception follows at 5 p.m. at library. 34th Annual Flower Day: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. May 21, Eastern Market.

Free. 313-843-6940. Blooming Affair: Part of Flower Day events at Eastern Market. Sponsored by Detroit Rec. Dept.

and Detroit Empowerment Zone. Entertainment, characters dressed like flower pots and walking vegetables. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 20-21. Free.

Vintage Books Seminar: "Fine Bindings in the Detroit Public Library." Registration at 9:30 a.m., seminar 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 20, Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward. $30, $15 students, includes lunch. 313-577-0507. Free parking in library's staff lot (south side of the building off Putnam).

Scarab Club Galleries: 21 7 Farnsworth. 313-831-1250. Events: AdArt Exhibition: Featuring Southeast Michigan's advertising illustrators and designers. Through May 29. Gallery hours: 12-5 p.m.

Discovering Diversity in Detroit Part II: Michael Farrell will present third of a four-part series on people who influenced Detroit's culture. Lecture at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. May 20. $25, $15 students. Call for reservations.

ora crusts Marygrove College: Two informational meetings about weekend teacher certification and master's program for African-American males, known as the Marygrove Griots program. 6-8 p.m. May 19 and noon-4 p.m. June 14, Marygrove's Mme. Cadillac 8425 W.

McNichols. Harden Graves: 313-927-1382. For more events from all over town, check out the List in today's Weekend section. odav May 1'.) would have been the 75lh birth-JL day of Malcolm X. In his honor, "The Resurrection of Malcolm will be performed tonight and Saturday at the Charles II.

Wright Museum of African American! Iistory in Detroit's Cultural Center. The play traces the slain activist 's evolution from victim of discrimination to internationally recognized black revolutionary. The production will include music, dance and slide photos. The one-man show stars Stewart G. Walker of Toledo as Malcolm who was also known as Detroit Red.

Musical director is Corey Jones of Detroit and choreographer is Wakeso Peterson of Toledo. The play is being presented through the New Works Writers Series, established in 1987 Bethany East: Catholic organization for divorced or separated Christians. Meets at St. Margaret's, 13 Mile between Little Mack and Harper, St. Clair Shores.

Events: General Meeting: 8 p.m. May 19. Rev. Jerry Slowinski will speak on annulments. Ray: 810-772-3284 or Ernie: 810-771-3121.

Beginning Again: Small gathering in informal home setting for people hurting because of divorce or separation. 7 p.m. May 23. For location, call Bessie: 810-778-9547. Catholic Alumni Club of Detroit For single Catholics age 21 and older who have a bachelor's degree and are free to marry in the church.

Jon: 248-474-9598 before 10 p.m. Friday Night Dance: 8:30 p.m. May 26, Holiday Inn, 6 Mile between I-275 and Newburgh, Livonia. $8. Casual attire.

Glass City and Ohio Singles: Friday and Sunday night dance parties, plus other events in Toledo area. For details, call 734-854-8963. Our Lady of the Woods Singles: 21 892 Gudith, Woodhaven. 734-671-5101. Events: Game Night: 8 p.m.

May 19. Call for details. Dinner and Bowling: Meet 7:30 p.m. May 20, Christoff's, 22900 Allen Road, Woodhaven. Mary: 734-782-9481.

will sing tonight at Metropolitan SINGLES Singles Dances: All-Star Singles: Dressy attire. Free snacks. p.m. Wednesdays, Italian-American Cultural Center, 281 1 1 Imperial, Warren. $6, $4 before 8:30 p.m.

313-521-6564 or 248-473-0664. Friday Singles Jubilee-Saturday Night Singles: Ages 21 and older. Proper attire. Next dances: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. May 1 9, Troy Marriott, Big Beaver east of I-75 and 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

May 20, Holiday Inn, Rochester Court near I-75 Rochester Road exit, Troy. $7, $4 before 8:30 p.m. 248-373-7878. Sunday Suburban Singles: Ages 21 and older. Proper attire; no jeans.

8- 1 1 :30 p.m. every Warren Chateau, 10 Mile east of Mound. $5, $4 before 8:30 p.m. 313-842-0443. Wednesday Suburban Singles: Ages 21 and older.

Proper attire; no jeans. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. every Warren Chateau, 10 Mile east of Mound. $5, $4 before 8:30 p.m. 313-842-0443.

Wednesday Metro Singles Dance: Ages 21 and older. Dressy attire. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesdays, Roma's Banquet Hall, Cherry Hill east of Venoy, Garden City. $6.

Free swing dance lessons 8-9 p.m. 313-438-6258. West Side Singles: Ages 21 and older. Dressy attire; no jeans. Appetizers available.

Next dance: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. May 19, Karas House, 23632 Plymouth Road, east of Telegraph, Redford. $6, Ohio. The cri --animation presents two pl.ys per year and sponsors free writing workshops. Written in 1337.

"The Resurrection of Malcolm is anfl.1;i.tatkafcy Eddie II Allen Jr, formerly of Toledo, now a Detroit journalist. The play has been performed at the Toledo Museum of Art, University of Toledo and the Jitney Gallery in Detroit. Show are 8 p.m. tonight and 2 p.m. Saturday.

Tickets are $3 tonight for the play only. On Saturday, tickets are $2 in addition to regular museum admission of $3. The museum is at 315 E. Warren. For more information call or 313-202- By Marie A.

Jachon, Ymr Turn staffer $4 before 8:30 p.m. 734-981-0909. Ballroom DancingLessons: Clawson Singles: Live bands. Ages 40 and older. Dressy attire.

Married couples welcome. 8-11 p.m. YWCA, 839 Crooks. 248-435-9100. Dearborn Fairlane Dance Club: Live bands.

Married couples welcome. 1 :30 p.m. Msgr. Hunt of Hall, 7080 Garling, Dearborn Heights. Lessons with Shirley Blair are 7-8 p.m., $2.

313-565-3656. Downriver Belles Beaus Club: Music of the '40s. Married couples welcome. 1 :30 p.m. Senior Citizen Center, 3250 Ferris, Lincoln Park.

Membership dues: $14. Admission: Marie: 313-928-9329. Monday Night Dancers: Proper attire, no jeans. Refreshments. 8-11 p.m.

Fr. O'Kelly of Hall, 23663 Park, off Outer Drive, Dearborn. $3. Dance lessons with Shirley Blair and Cisco, 7-8 p.m. $3 per lesson.

313-278-5600 or313-295-1134. Moondusters: Live bands. Ages 40 and older. Refreshments. 1 :30 p.m.

Saturdays, Livonia Civic Center, 15218 Farmington Road. $5 guests, $4.50 associates, $4 members. 734-591-1350. For a full list of metro area events for singles, check the Free Press Web site, www.freep.comlustgothellsLhtm provided. Children will audition-6 p.m., adults p.m.

May 24-27, Ridgewood Rec. Center, 13333 Racine, Warren. 810-751-8080. Michigan Renaissance Festival: Open auditions for singers, dancers, jokers, jugglers, sword fighters and more. 1 0 a.m.

May 20, 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly. 248-634-5552. Summer Symphony of Ann Arbor: Auditions at Eastern Michigan University. Call for details. Cathy Kraus: 734-741-9418 ext.

2 or Jon Krueger: 734-677-4831. Seaway Chorale: Auditions for children, teens, adults. To schedule, call Jack Vassallo: 734-675-5438. it Your 1'i'co Time 222 5985 tions between Greenfield and Coolidge. The right lane of Grand River is closed in both directions between Schaefer and Southfield from 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. daily. Inkster Road is closed at 1 2 Mile. The two right lanes of Michigan Avenue at Scotten are closed in both directions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

daily. The left lane of westbound Michigan Avenue is closed between Outer Drive and Telegraph between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Pallister over the Lodge is closed. There are intermittent lane closures on 10 Mile between I-94 and Dequindre.

The Vassar bridge is closed over the Lodge. Two lanes are closed in both directions of Woodward over I-94. Visit our Web site at www.freep.comroadwork or call the state Department of Transportation at 800-641-6368 or AAA Michigan at 800-411-4823. Sources: AAA MichiganMEP and MDOT. Compiled by Jocelyn Faniel-Heard, 313-222-6550.

COUNTY Macomb County prosecutor said he will focus on serving victims of crime and pledged to put his money where his mouth is, if elected. Former Macomb Chief Circuit Judge Robert Chrzanowski said he would donate half of the prosecutor's annual $96,952 salary to victims' rights groups and other organizations. "I'm not doing this for the money," Chrzanowksi said. "I want to support groups like Turning Point and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. "My first duty will be to the victims of crime, and these groups do much to help those victims." Chrzanowski has been an assistant prosecutor in Macomb County, and an assistant city attorney and district court judge in Warren.

"I was the first judge in Michigan to inform victims of plea bargains in criminal sexual conduct cases," he said. ByM.L.Elrick Editor: Laura Wisniewskl 64 Cherry Mt. Clemens, Ml 48043 Phone: 810-469-4680 E-mail: macombfreepress.com county Clio, Davison, Grand Blanc, Kearsley, Montrose and Mt. Morris. By Lori Higgins INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP Collision closes 1-75 for 5 hours A collision on 1-75 forced state troopers to close a portion of the highway for five hours Wednesday.

Derrick Moorehead, 48, was hurt after another driver crossed the highway's grassy median and hit Moorehead's Ford Aerostar minivan between Baldwin and Sashabaw roads, State Trooper Chad Gruenwald said. Moorehead remained in serious condition Thursday at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. According to Gruenwald, the collision happened when Sequita Coleman, 20, of Flint lost control of her 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier in asouthbound lane and slid into northbound traffic. Coleman was treated for cuts and bruises at Hurley Medical Center in Flint and released Thursday morning. By Erin Lee Martin Editor.

Leesa Bainbrldge Suite 401, Washington Square Plaza 306 S. Washington, Royal Oak, Ml 48067 Phone: 248-586-2600 Fax: 248-586-2620 E-mail: oaklandfreepress.com rciiCCniB SELmiDGE AIR NATIONAL GUAR BASE Museum reopens in new location The Selfridge Air Museum has reopened this month in a new location, but it's not hard to find: It's about 1,000 feet from the old place. The museum has new displays of military memorabilia, artifactshistoric photographs and paintings, aircraft engines, model aircraft and uniforms. It also has a souvenir shop and an outdoor display of planes. The museum closed in October, as it does every year.

It was moved to make way for a fence. The museum will be open 1-5 p.m. Sundays through October. Visitors are asked to make a $3 donation. Military personnel and children younger than 12 get in free.

More information is available at 810-307-5035, where callers usually get an answering machine. The museum is staffed by volunteers, and the best day to find one to talk to is Tuesday. By Jeanne May COUNTYWIDE Prosecutor hopeful says he'll give half his pay A Republican candidate for COUNTYWIDE Schools accept funds from Coca-Cola, Pepsi A group of school districts in Oakland and Genesee counties has reached a deal with PepsiCo and Coca-Cola that would give the districts $2.2 million in exclusivity money to split among themselves. The districts also would receive more than half of what Pepsi and Coca-Cola make on beverage sales in their schools. Coke will give the districts 58 percent of what it makes while Pepsi will give 57 percent.

In return, the districts will agree to equal representation from both companies. That means if a school has two machines, one will have Coke products and the other Pepsi products. The dual deal, reached Tuesday, isn't uncommon, said Danelle Gittus, a spokeswoman for Oakland Schools, Oakland County's intermediate school district. She said the $2.2 million will be split among the districts based on their enrollment. Each district will decide how to spend its share.

The School Beverage Consortium of Oakland and Genesee counties include six districts from each county. In Oakland, Royal Oak, Berkley, Clawson, Oxford, West Bloomfield and Oakland Schools are involved. In Genesee, the districts are TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Your Community Your Faith Charity Your Neighbors an item, please call Marie A. Jackson at 313-223-4496 or fax at 313 2000 Senior Showcase: Open to anyone over age 55. Singing, dancing, comedy and more.

Auditions 9 a.m. -5 p.m. May 26, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, Stage 2, Hall (M-59) and Garfield, Clinton Twp. 810-286-2161. Detroit Concert Choir Auditioning skilled singers of all voice parts as well as qualified section leaders in alto and tenor sections.

For appointment, call Sandy: 313-882-0118. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Auditions for adults (age 14 and up) and children (age 1 3 and under). Be prepared to sing 16 bars of music. Accompanist and tape player tween 1 0 Mile and Grand River. Southbound Telegraph will have only one lane open from 12 Mile to 1 5 Mile from 10 p.m.

Friday until 5 a.m. Monday. The ramps from Telegraph to southbound 8 Mile are closed. Other major work Atwater in Detroit is closed to through traffic from Rivard to Third. It will remain open for local traffic only between Rivard and St.

Antoine, and between Bates and Third. The two right lanes are closed in each direction of 8 Mile between Van Dyke and Schoenherr from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The two left lanes of westbound Ford Road are closed at Hines Drive.

14 Mile is closed in both direc Ear.tbound 1-606 will be closed between Northwestern Highway and Woodward and westbound 1-696 will be closed between 1-75 and Southfield from 9 p.m. today until 5 a.m. Monday. The Renaissance Varsity Chorus United Methodist Church. MONDAY Your Schools 1-75 (Chrysler Freeway) The right lane of northbound 1-75 is closed at 1-94.

The ramp from southbound 1-75 to westbound Square Lake and the Square Lake ramps to 1-75 are closed during daylight hours. The Lincoln Avenue (1 OV2 Mile) bridge over I-75 is closed. The northbound I-75 service road bridge over i-75 is also closed. There are intermittent lane closures in both directions on I-75 between Goddard and the WayneMonroe county line. I-94 (Ford Freeway) The John entrance ramp to westbound I-94 and the east-bound I-94 exit ramp to John are closed.

The left lane is closed in both directions at Woodward. 1-603 (Reuther Freeway) Eastbound 1-696 service drive is reduced to one lane from Groesbeck to Gratiot. M-10 (Lodge Freeway) The turn bridge over the Lodge is closed south of 8 Mile. Schaefer is reduced to one lane in each direction at the Lodge. The right lane of southbound To submit Lodge will be closed between I-75 and Howard from 6 a.m.

to 6 p.m. Saturday. M-39 (Southfield Freeway) There will be intermittent ramp closures in both directions between McNichols and 8 Mile from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. U.S.-24 (Telegraph Road) Two lanes are closed in both directions on Telegraph between 12 Mile and 14 Mile.

The left lanes are closed in both directions between Long Lake and Square Lake roads. The two right lanes of southbound Telegraph are closed between Orchard Lake and Square Lake roads. The two left lanes are closed in both directions on Telegraph be.