News & Notes - 10/12/23 Novi Note

AEW wrestler Danhausen added to fall comic con roster
NOVI — The Motor City Comic Con has announced that AEW wrestler Danhausen will be a celebrity guest at its fall show Nov. 10-12 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Other guests added to the lineup include “What We Do in the Shadows” actors Harvey Guillen and Natasia Demetriou, and Pokemon voice actor Veronica Taylor. Comic writer and artist Tony Daniel and comic artist Rose Besch also have been added to the guest list.

Motor City Comic Con is also announcing iCon Tournaments. The tournaments will offer guests a gaming lounge area where they can “meet friends and challenge new rivals.” They will be available every day of the convention, and prizes will be given out to winners of every tournament, according to a press release. “It’s all about competitive action and friendly combat,” the release states.

 

Smart Driver TEK course to be held at Novi Civic Center
NOVI — The city of Novi is offering a 90-minute workshop 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 19 to teach drivers about advanced technology that is now offered in vehicles. Participants will learn about blind-spot warning systems, forward collision warnings, smart headlights and more. Preregistration is required. Visit cityofnovi.org for more information or call (877) 805-0458.

 

Blood drive to be held for research
NOVI — Michigan Blood Collection is holding a blood drive at 46430 Peary Court in Novi 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 19. Michigan Blood Collection donations are used exclusively for research, according to a press release.  For more information, go to michiganbloodcollection.com or email donovivo@donovivo.com.

 

Novi Middle School concert band to hold free concert
NOVI — The Novi Middle School Concert Band will perform a free concert 2-3 p.m. Oct. 29 at the school. The concert will feature Disney music, including music from “Snow White,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” and more. Guests are encouraged to attend dressed as their favorite Disney characters.