PLATINUM PLANNER frfrAe FLOORS, INCORPORATED MUSICAL POTPOURRI: The Farmington Community Chorus offers a variety of musical styles — with full chorus, select ensembles, instru- mentalists and dancers — when the group performs its spring con- cert at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 12-13, at Detroit Country Day School's Performing Arts Center, 13 Mile at Lahser, Beverly Hills. $12 in advance, $15 at door. (248) 473-1800. 4 ' 0 4 *a woe* CO 4 SEASONAL SENDOFF: The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center enters its 25th year of being among the first of the area arts organizations holding summer festivals. The Birmingham Fine Art Festival runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, May 13, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 14, in Shain Park and along adjacent streets. Besides the variety of arts proj- ects, visitors see entertainment and are offered many types of foods. (248) 644-0866. www.bbartcenter.org . HANDCRAFTED: Selo/Shevel Gallery in Ann Arbor presents an exhibi- tion of furniture featuring the rockers, curio cabinets, beds and more of craftsman Tom Svec. Opening reception: 6-10 p.m., Friday, May 19. Runs through mid-June. (734) 761-4620. www.seloshevelgallery.com . LEND A HAND: Volunteer Impact, the organization that sets up helpful projects for individuals and groups, is getting ready for its 15th annual Hands On Detroit Day (HODD) to beautify the city in different ways. The event is set for Saturday, May 20, and people are invited to join in on their own, with family members and among friendship teams. Volunteers gather pledges for their work and then pitch in. (248) 932- 2580. www.volunteerimpact.org . Big enough to service you, yet small enough to care! Bill Yerke, 4th generation owner of Yerke Floors, demonstrates that sanding with the Atomic system is a clean and classy act. Yerke Floors is proud to be the first retailer in the area to offer this advanced "truck mounted" dust containment system. Choosing who will install or refinish your floor is as important as the products you select. Our in-house staff is committed to customer service and satisfaction! Visit our showroom: 4234 Martin Rd. • Walled Lake, MI 48390 • The Original Since 1939 Let Michigan's most experienced cleaning company care for your carpet, rugs &furniture! IN-HOME CLEANING 2 For 1 5 Rooms* 99 95 Bring us your Oriental or Area Rugs and well clean every other one 2 Rooms* 49 90 7' Sofa* 4995 'Some restrictions apply 0 • • * 4 Sit • m 0 0 • • *0 0440 000 * 00•••••• • • 6 BOOKING MUSIC: The West Bloomfield Library is scheduling a free concert outside the building 5-6 p.m. Sunday, May 21. Music@Main fea- tures the Night Lights Dixieland Band at 4600 Walnut Lake Rd. (248) 232-2290. JERUSALEM TRIBUTE: Hear Israeli singer Shuly Nathan perform songs to celebrate Jerusalem Day at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at Temple Emanu-El, 14450 W. 10 Mile, Oak Park. The free program, calling atten- tion to the centrality of Jerusalem in Jewish consciousness throughout the ages and across different cultures, is sponsored by the Cohn- Haddow Center for Judaic Studies. Nathan is known for her rendition of Naomi Shemer's song "Jerusalem of Gold." (313) 577-2679. 3 The Original Hagopian.. .Who Else Can You Trust? * 6 4 G 0 0 CAPITAL CAPERS: No brokers, artist reps, imports or commercially- made items are allowed at the East Lansing Art Festival, running Saturday-Sunday, May 20-21, along the downtown streets and parking lots in the state capital. Only original works of art by 230 juried art- ists — along with live music, entertainment, food court and hands-on activities — are permitted. The East Lansing event runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. (517) 319-6804. www.elartfest. corn. 248.366.9600 HAG PIAN CLEANING SERVICES a 00 0000 00 •HARDWOOD & EXOTIC SPECIES • PRE-FINISHED HARDWOOD • BORDERS, INLAYS, MEDALLIONS & HERRINGBONES • REFINISHING OF EXISTING FLOORS • CARPETING • LAMINATES ,6 0 • 41•00 0 60 • • • • 0 • 0•0 • • 000 6 ROLLICKING RECESS: Students at Orchard Lake St. Mary's forget about homework and tests during Memorial Day weekend and volun- teer for the annual Polish Country Fair. Besides rides, music, enter- tainment and food, the event features health and fitness attractions and a Home and Garden Expo. The fair, along Commerce Rd. near Orchard Lake Rd., runs 5-11 p.m. Friday, May 26; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 27-28; and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, May 29. Free admission, $5 parking, $20 ride-all-day pass. (248) 684-2613. WWW. StMarysPolishCountryFair.com . 6404400010400 e * * 0 0 • • *0 • 0 • 0 ***** • 0 HOLIDAY COMMEMORATION: Northville remembers its war veterans with a parade beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, in the downtown area. The city gets a formal start with the holiday and invites neighbors to participate. (248) 348-1490. I • I I I Rug Care Drop Off Center Oak Park• Birmingham ••Novi • Ann Arbor 36 . MAY 2006 JNPLATINUM E-mail items to Suzanne Chessler at PlatinumPlanner@aol.com .