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Active-adult projects scattered throughout the area offer the promise of lots of activities and new friendships. But for longtime homeowners or renters who don’t want to move, or for those who can’t afford a home at one of these developments, there Read more here

PASADENA – Twelve cardboard pizza boxes lay on the front lawn of Kidspace Children’s Museum, scribbled with felt-tip markers. This wasn’t your average summer camp art project. “We want to teach them how to help out the environment,” Kidspace educator Read more here

A showdown between Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano and Sheriff Warren Evans is expected today when the County Commission holds a hearing on proposed cuts in the $2.4-billion budget. To fill a $33-million gap in the budget, Ficano is suggesting Read more here

BUSY BEADS & MOORE, 1960 Madison St. Open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 552-5545. http://busybeadsonline.com . August classes (some classes may be taken by appointment): Basic Jewelry ($25) 4 p.m. Aug. 11; 6 p.m. Aug Read more here

The Johnston Farmers Market continues each Tuesday through Oct. 7 at the Johnston City Hall parking lot, 6221 Merle Hay Road. The market, which includes fresh fruits and vegetables, home-baked goods, fine arts, crafts and food, runs from 3-7 p.m Read more here