Boy Scouts of America–Great Sauk Trail Council

Six Cub Scout packs, five Boy Scout troops, and two Venture crews meet at Saline schools, churches, and clubs. Call or email for a referral to a troop in your area. join@gstcbsa.org, www.gstcbsa.org

Friends of the Saline District Library

Non-profit volunteer organization raises money to support and promote library programs. Monthly book sales every Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at library. Accepts donations at the front desk (receipts available for tax deductions): books, videos, audiocassettes, computer software, CDs, puzzles, and records. Board meeting first Thurs. 7 p.m. in the Brecon room at library. www.saline.lib.mi.us/sdlfriends.htm

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

Five age divisions for girls ages 5–18. Activities include camping, leadership exploration, and service projects. Call to volunteer, join, or start a troop. council@gshvc.org, www.gshvc.org

Jaycees

For ages 21–40. Annual dues $60. Meets first Tues. 7 p.m., Saline Railroad Depot Museum, 402 N. Ann Arbor. kamlaisaiyacork@comcast.net, www.salinejaycees.com

Kiwanis Club

Offers scholarships to two high school graduating seniors each year. Annual dues $104. Meets Mon. 5:45 p.m., Brecon Village, 200 Brecon Dr.

Knights of Columbus

Meets first Wed. 8 p.m., St. Andrew Catholic Church, 910 Austin. Annual dues: $32. www.kofc-saline-mi.org

Lions Club

Helps people with sight-related issues. Offers multiple annual scholarships for Saline high school graduating seniors entering a health-related field. Annual dues $70. Meets first & third Thurs. 6:30 p.m., Caffe Dolce. donh176@verizon.net

Masons

Meets first Tues. 7:30 p.m. (except July & Aug.), Masonic Temple, 109 W. Michigan. Public welcome at fall banquet. Annual dues $42.50. salinemasons@provide.net, saline133.mimasons.com

Newcomers Welcome Service

Provides welcome packets to new residents in the Saline area and school district. saline@newcomersws.com, www.newcomersws.com

Order of the Eastern Star

Supports educational scholarships for religious training and college education. Relief fund for aged. Annual dues $21.50. Meets first Mon. 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 109 1/2 W. Michigan.

Rotary Club

Quarterly dues $37.50. Meets Thurs. noon, Travis Pointe Country Club, 2829 Travis Pointe Rd. www.salinerotary.org

Saline American Legion

Annual dues $40. Meets fourth Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Women’s auxiliary meets last Tues. 7 p.m. Sons of the American Legion meet first Tues. 6 p.m. akeeping@salinelegion.org, www.salinelegion.org

Saline Newcomers Club

Non-profit group welcomes people to the city and sponsors presentations by area businesses and individuals; other social activities. Annual dues $15. Meets fourth Thurs. 7 p.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 122 W. Michigan. joanngardner@comcast.net, www.salinenewcomers.com

Saline-Brecon Friendship Guild

A social club that hosts guests from Brecon, Saline's sister city in Wales, UK and raises funds for Brecon's official visit once every five years; next visit in 2011. No dues. www.saline.lib.mi.us/sbfg

Saline-Lindenberg Friendship Committee

Social club that hosts guests from Saline's sister city, Lindenberg, Germany, and raises funds for Lindenberg's official visit once every four years. Stammtisch gathering every third Thurs. 7 p.m. at Mac's Acadian Seafood Shack, 104. E. Michigan. Annual events include Oktoberfest dinner and dance (Oct. 18, 2008) and Christkindlmarket German outdoor street market (Dec. 6, 2008). Annual dues $25, lifetime membership $250. sallindfc@aol.com, www.salinesistercity.org

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