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Wednesday, September 01, 2010
March of Dimes Benefit "Member for a Day" (Charity)
St. Clair River Country Club Hosts "Member for a Day" Event to Benefit March of Dimes. Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Blue Star Museums - Detroit Historical Museum (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Detroit Historical Museum
The Detroit Historical Museum is partnering with the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families to offer FREE admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2010. The offer is valid for the military ID holder and five immediate family members, including active duty Reserve and active duty National Guard. For museum hours, please visit www.detroithistorical.org. For specific questions, please call the museum at 313-833-1805.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
TOASTED OAK GRILL & MARKET OFFERS LABOR DAY TO-GO PACKAGE (Holiday Events)
Location: Toasted Oak Grill & Market (27790 Novi Road)
Toasted Oak Grill & Market will offer Labor Day weekend picnic to-go items for the upcoming holiday. Items will be available for pick-up on Saturday, September 4. The full to-go package includes five slabs of St. Louis Dry Rubbed Smoke Ribs; four whole, quartered Smoked BBQ Chickens with Michigan Cherry BBQ Sauce; 10 links of House-made Kielbasa with Caraway Beer Mustard; three pounds of Traditional Potato Salad; two pounds of coleslaw; biscuits and wild honey; and a whole Michigan Cherry pie. The items can be sold separately upon inquiry. Two packages are being sold: a half package, which feeds five, and a full package, which feeds 10; both cost $14 per person. All packages come with heating instructions and summer vegetable recipes. When the customers pick up their order, they only need to heat the ribs and chicken, and grill the kielbasa.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournament (Charity Fundraiser)
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournamentDate: September 10th 2010Description:The inaugural R.A.N. Family of Services “Chip In for Charity” charity golf event and dinner reception is being held on September 10th 2010 at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth ,MI. The event includes a buffet lunch, driving range access, 18-hole scramble, cocktail reception with silent bid auction, plated dinner and awards ceremony. We know you and your friends / guests will have a great time while helping a very worthy cause!Cost:$600 per foursome For More Information:“Chip in for Charity” Golf Tournament and Dinner ReceptionWebsite: www.chipinforcharity.org
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs Hundreds of Volunteers (Volunteer Recruitment)
Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs hundreds of volunteers to pack and deliver 3,850 meals to homebound seniors on Labor Day WHAT: Detroit Area Agency on Aging Detroit Meals on Wheels-Holiday Meals on Wheels program needs the assistance of hundreds of volunteers to pack, distribute and individually deliver fresh-cooked, hot nutritious meals to 3,850 homebound seniors in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and the five Grosse PointesWHEN: Saturday, September 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to assemble the cold portion of the meal, and on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to package the hot food portion of the meal for distribution to the following sites (see page 2) where delivery of individual meals starts at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Valley Services, 1980 Bagley, Detroit, Michigan 48216, at the corner of Rosa Parks Blvd., (old 12th Street) south of Michigan Ave., near old Tiger Stadium and Corktown.CONTACT: To volunteer for Labor Day, please call (313) 446-4444, ext. 5804.
Volunteers needed for Detroit Jazz festival (Volunteer Recruitment)
f you love music, people, behind-the-scenes-craziness, the hustle and bustle of the entertainment business, and giving back to the community, DETROIT JAZZ FEST WANTS YOU! A festival of the magnitude of Detroit Jazz Fest wouldn’t be possible without a dedicated corps of volunteers. Because it is such a fun and memorable experience, many of our volunteers return year after year. But we still need more. We are looking for support in the areas of Transportation, Beverage Sales, Invest-in-the-Fest, Program Sales, and Information. Volunteers receive a special tee shirt, a discount on DJF merchandise, an invitation to the annual volunteer party, and an earful of great music. APPLY NOW
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Kidney Walk in Ann Arbor September 12th (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
More than 900,000 Michigan adults are living with chronic kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. Now there is something you can do to help. Come to Concordia University in Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 12th. Registration starts at noon and the walk begins at 1pm. Proceeds will go toward the vital prevention and treatment programs the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers throughout the state. For more information, or to register, call the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit www.kidneywalk.org.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
September 11 is the date and Lawrence Tech University campus in Southfield is the place for Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair. For registration and information: www.gildasclubdetroit.org or call 248.577.0800.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Wednesday Morning Storytime (Kids)
Time: 10:00 AM to 10:25 AM
Location: Barnes & Noble Allen Park
Barnes & Noble of Allen Park hosts storytime for children ages 2-5 featuring stories, songs and more to entertain little wigglers. Visit the "Stores & Events Locator" on the website for specific stories and themes each week. Store phone, (313) 271-0688.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs Hundreds of Volunteers (Volunteer Recruitment)
Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs hundreds of volunteers to pack and deliver 3,850 meals to homebound seniors on Labor Day WHAT: Detroit Area Agency on Aging Detroit Meals on Wheels-Holiday Meals on Wheels program needs the assistance of hundreds of volunteers to pack, distribute and individually deliver fresh-cooked, hot nutritious meals to 3,850 homebound seniors in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and the five Grosse PointesWHEN: Saturday, September 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to assemble the cold portion of the meal, and on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to package the hot food portion of the meal for distribution to the following sites (see page 2) where delivery of individual meals starts at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Valley Services, 1980 Bagley, Detroit, Michigan 48216, at the corner of Rosa Parks Blvd., (old 12th Street) south of Michigan Ave., near old Tiger Stadium and Corktown.CONTACT: To volunteer for Labor Day, please call (313) 446-4444, ext. 5804.
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
"Greatest Generation" Singles Apped Date and Dance (Singles Event)
Location: Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 16703 Fort St Southgate
If you are of the 'baby boom' generation, enjoy an evening of speed dating and dancing. Tickets $15 (includes free drink and snack), available by phone (734-285-2210) or at the door. Sponsored by The Crystal Gardens and by Detroit Hour Magazine.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Volunteers needed for Detroit Jazz festival (Volunteer Recruitment)
f you love music, people, behind-the-scenes-craziness, the hustle and bustle of the entertainment business, and giving back to the community, DETROIT JAZZ FEST WANTS YOU! A festival of the magnitude of Detroit Jazz Fest wouldn’t be possible without a dedicated corps of volunteers. Because it is such a fun and memorable experience, many of our volunteers return year after year. But we still need more. We are looking for support in the areas of Transportation, Beverage Sales, Invest-in-the-Fest, Program Sales, and Information. Volunteers receive a special tee shirt, a discount on DJF merchandise, an invitation to the annual volunteer party, and an earful of great music. APPLY NOW
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
September 11 is the date and Lawrence Tech University campus in Southfield is the place for Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair. For registration and information: www.gildasclubdetroit.org or call 248.577.0800.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Kidney Walk in Ann Arbor September 12th (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
More than 900,000 Michigan adults are living with chronic kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. Now there is something you can do to help. Come to Concordia University in Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 12th. Registration starts at noon and the walk begins at 1pm. Proceeds will go toward the vital prevention and treatment programs the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers throughout the state. For more information, or to register, call the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit www.kidneywalk.org.
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournament (Charity Fundraiser)
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournamentDate: September 10th 2010Description:The inaugural R.A.N. Family of Services “Chip In for Charity” charity golf event and dinner reception is being held on September 10th 2010 at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth ,MI. The event includes a buffet lunch, driving range access, 18-hole scramble, cocktail reception with silent bid auction, plated dinner and awards ceremony. We know you and your friends / guests will have a great time while helping a very worthy cause!Cost:$600 per foursome For More Information:“Chip in for Charity” Golf Tournament and Dinner ReceptionWebsite: www.chipinforcharity.org
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson 8/5 - 9/5/10 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson 8/5 - 9/5/10The outspoken, convention-flaunting heiress Peggy Guggenheim collected modern art... and modern artists. Inthis Obie-winner, Naz Edwards, as Peggy, tells it all: from her father’s death on the Titanic, to saving art from theNazi invasion of Paris, to her history of famous lovers, including Miro, Dali, and Picasso. Directed by Gillian Eaton(Boston Marriage).
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson 8/5 - 9/5/10The outspoken, convention-flaunting heiress Peggy Guggenheim collected modern art... and modern artists. Inthis Obie-winner, Naz Edwards, as Peggy, tells it all: from her father’s death on the Titanic, to saving art from theNazi invasion of Paris, to her history of famous lovers, including Miro, Dali, and Picasso. Directed by Gillian Eaton(Boston Marriage).
Blue Star Museums - Detroit Historical Museum (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Detroit Historical Museum
The Detroit Historical Museum is partnering with the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families to offer FREE admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2010. The offer is valid for the military ID holder and five immediate family members, including active duty Reserve and active duty National Guard. For museum hours, please visit www.detroithistorical.org. For specific questions, please call the museum at 313-833-1805.
March of Dimes Benefit "Member for a Day" (Charity)
St. Clair River Country Club Hosts "Member for a Day" Event to Benefit March of Dimes. Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
TOASTED OAK GRILL & MARKET OFFERS LABOR DAY TO-GO PACKAGE (Holiday Events)
Location: Toasted Oak Grill & Market (27790 Novi Road)
Toasted Oak Grill & Market will offer Labor Day weekend picnic to-go items for the upcoming holiday. Items will be available for pick-up on Saturday, September 4. The full to-go package includes five slabs of St. Louis Dry Rubbed Smoke Ribs; four whole, quartered Smoked BBQ Chickens with Michigan Cherry BBQ Sauce; 10 links of House-made Kielbasa with Caraway Beer Mustard; three pounds of Traditional Potato Salad; two pounds of coleslaw; biscuits and wild honey; and a whole Michigan Cherry pie. The items can be sold separately upon inquiry. Two packages are being sold: a half package, which feeds five, and a full package, which feeds 10; both cost $14 per person. All packages come with heating instructions and summer vegetable recipes. When the customers pick up their order, they only need to heat the ribs and chicken, and grill the kielbasa.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
THE DETROIT SEAFOOD MARKET OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC ON THURSDAY, JULY 29 (Food)
Time: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Location: Detroit Seafood Market
The Detroit Seafood Market (1435 Randolph Street, Detroit, Mich.), and PV Lounge, will open to the public on Thursday, July 29. The new restaurant, which occupies the space of the former Detroit Fish Market @ Paradise Valley, is owned in a partnership between Kenny Akinwale and Executive Chef Leonardo Vulagi.
Vietnam Wall that Heals in Clinton Township (Veterans)
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: 40700 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township
The Traveling Vietnam Wall that Heals comes to the Clinton Township Civic Center as a memorial to the more than 58,000 men and women lost or missing during the Vietnam War. Open 24 hours a day, the Wall will be manned by volunteers to find the name of your loved one.
Friday, September 03, 2010
Kidney Walk in Ann Arbor September 12th (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
More than 900,000 Michigan adults are living with chronic kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. Now there is something you can do to help. Come to Concordia University in Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 12th. Registration starts at noon and the walk begins at 1pm. Proceeds will go toward the vital prevention and treatment programs the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers throughout the state. For more information, or to register, call the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit www.kidneywalk.org.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
September 11 is the date and Lawrence Tech University campus in Southfield is the place for Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair. For registration and information: www.gildasclubdetroit.org or call 248.577.0800.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs Hundreds of Volunteers (Volunteer Recruitment)
Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs hundreds of volunteers to pack and deliver 3,850 meals to homebound seniors on Labor Day WHAT: Detroit Area Agency on Aging Detroit Meals on Wheels-Holiday Meals on Wheels program needs the assistance of hundreds of volunteers to pack, distribute and individually deliver fresh-cooked, hot nutritious meals to 3,850 homebound seniors in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and the five Grosse PointesWHEN: Saturday, September 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to assemble the cold portion of the meal, and on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to package the hot food portion of the meal for distribution to the following sites (see page 2) where delivery of individual meals starts at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Valley Services, 1980 Bagley, Detroit, Michigan 48216, at the corner of Rosa Parks Blvd., (old 12th Street) south of Michigan Ave., near old Tiger Stadium and Corktown.CONTACT: To volunteer for Labor Day, please call (313) 446-4444, ext. 5804.
Volunteers needed for Detroit Jazz festival (Volunteer Recruitment)
f you love music, people, behind-the-scenes-craziness, the hustle and bustle of the entertainment business, and giving back to the community, DETROIT JAZZ FEST WANTS YOU! A festival of the magnitude of Detroit Jazz Fest wouldn’t be possible without a dedicated corps of volunteers. Because it is such a fun and memorable experience, many of our volunteers return year after year. But we still need more. We are looking for support in the areas of Transportation, Beverage Sales, Invest-in-the-Fest, Program Sales, and Information. Volunteers receive a special tee shirt, a discount on DJF merchandise, an invitation to the annual volunteer party, and an earful of great music. APPLY NOW
Benefit Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Dinner and Fundraiser event)
Please join us for an evening of murder, mystery and magic mayhem. The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to attend a Murder Mystery Dinner Show "OF SOUND MIND AND DEAD BODY" on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Get your friends together for a fun evening of entertainment and a delicious dinner. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson 8/5 - 9/5/10The outspoken, convention-flaunting heiress Peggy Guggenheim collected modern art... and modern artists. Inthis Obie-winner, Naz Edwards, as Peggy, tells it all: from her father’s death on the Titanic, to saving art from theNazi invasion of Paris, to her history of famous lovers, including Miro, Dali, and Picasso. Directed by Gillian Eaton(Boston Marriage).
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson 8/5 - 9/5/10 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson 8/5 - 9/5/10The outspoken, convention-flaunting heiress Peggy Guggenheim collected modern art... and modern artists. Inthis Obie-winner, Naz Edwards, as Peggy, tells it all: from her father’s death on the Titanic, to saving art from theNazi invasion of Paris, to her history of famous lovers, including Miro, Dali, and Picasso. Directed by Gillian Eaton(Boston Marriage).
A Celebration of Flowers (Gardening Events)
The Garden Club of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City and Military Hills Garden Club will present a flower show Sept. 10 and 11. Show hours are from Noon - 5 pm Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday. The flower show is open to the public and free of charge. It will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady in Dearborn. For information call 313.562.5175.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournament (Charity Fundraiser)
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournamentDate: September 10th 2010Description:The inaugural R.A.N. Family of Services “Chip In for Charity” charity golf event and dinner reception is being held on September 10th 2010 at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth ,MI. The event includes a buffet lunch, driving range access, 18-hole scramble, cocktail reception with silent bid auction, plated dinner and awards ceremony. We know you and your friends / guests will have a great time while helping a very worthy cause!Cost:$600 per foursome For More Information:“Chip in for Charity” Golf Tournament and Dinner ReceptionWebsite: www.chipinforcharity.org
March of Dimes Benefit "Member for a Day" (Charity)
St. Clair River Country Club Hosts "Member for a Day" Event to Benefit March of Dimes. Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Blue Star Museums - Detroit Historical Museum (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Detroit Historical Museum
The Detroit Historical Museum is partnering with the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families to offer FREE admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2010. The offer is valid for the military ID holder and five immediate family members, including active duty Reserve and active duty National Guard. For museum hours, please visit www.detroithistorical.org. For specific questions, please call the museum at 313-833-1805.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
TOASTED OAK GRILL & MARKET OFFERS LABOR DAY TO-GO PACKAGE (Holiday Events)
Location: Toasted Oak Grill & Market (27790 Novi Road)
Toasted Oak Grill & Market will offer Labor Day weekend picnic to-go items for the upcoming holiday. Items will be available for pick-up on Saturday, September 4. The full to-go package includes five slabs of St. Louis Dry Rubbed Smoke Ribs; four whole, quartered Smoked BBQ Chickens with Michigan Cherry BBQ Sauce; 10 links of House-made Kielbasa with Caraway Beer Mustard; three pounds of Traditional Potato Salad; two pounds of coleslaw; biscuits and wild honey; and a whole Michigan Cherry pie. The items can be sold separately upon inquiry. Two packages are being sold: a half package, which feeds five, and a full package, which feeds 10; both cost $14 per person. All packages come with heating instructions and summer vegetable recipes. When the customers pick up their order, they only need to heat the ribs and chicken, and grill the kielbasa.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Forgotten Harvest & Cousino Football (Family/Charity)
Time: 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Cousino H.S (30303 Hoover RD, WArren, MI 48093)
September 10th, 2010 at 7 PM at the Cousino H.S Football stadium located on 30303 Hoover Rd, Warren MI 48093, we will be Partnering with Forgotten Harvest, to help in the fight to feed your hungry neighbors! Forgotten Harvest is a non-profit organization that rescues prepared and perishable food and donates it to emergency food providers throughout Southeast Michigan. Their refrigerated truck will be onsite to receive your perishable food donations at the football game between Cousino H.S Patriots & Grosse Point North Norsemen.Thank you in advance for your support of this wonderful community service project.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Vietnam Wall that Heals in Clinton Township (Veterans)
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: 40700 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township
The Traveling Vietnam Wall that Heals comes to the Clinton Township Civic Center as a memorial to the more than 58,000 men and women lost or missing during the Vietnam War. Open 24 hours a day, the Wall will be manned by volunteers to find the name of your loved one.
Saturday, September 04, 2010
Kidney Walk in Ann Arbor September 12th (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
More than 900,000 Michigan adults are living with chronic kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. Now there is something you can do to help. Come to Concordia University in Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 12th. Registration starts at noon and the walk begins at 1pm. Proceeds will go toward the vital prevention and treatment programs the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers throughout the state. For more information, or to register, call the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit www.kidneywalk.org.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
September 11 is the date and Lawrence Tech University campus in Southfield is the place for Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair. For registration and information: www.gildasclubdetroit.org or call 248.577.0800.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs Hundreds of Volunteers (Volunteer Recruitment)
Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs hundreds of volunteers to pack and deliver 3,850 meals to homebound seniors on Labor Day WHAT: Detroit Area Agency on Aging Detroit Meals on Wheels-Holiday Meals on Wheels program needs the assistance of hundreds of volunteers to pack, distribute and individually deliver fresh-cooked, hot nutritious meals to 3,850 homebound seniors in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and the five Grosse PointesWHEN: Saturday, September 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to assemble the cold portion of the meal, and on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to package the hot food portion of the meal for distribution to the following sites (see page 2) where delivery of individual meals starts at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Valley Services, 1980 Bagley, Detroit, Michigan 48216, at the corner of Rosa Parks Blvd., (old 12th Street) south of Michigan Ave., near old Tiger Stadium and Corktown.CONTACT: To volunteer for Labor Day, please call (313) 446-4444, ext. 5804.
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Benefit Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Dinner and Fundraiser event)
Please join us for an evening of murder, mystery and magic mayhem. The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to attend a Murder Mystery Dinner Show "OF SOUND MIND AND DEAD BODY" on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Get your friends together for a fun evening of entertainment and a delicious dinner. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson 8/5 - 9/5/10 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson 8/5 - 9/5/10The outspoken, convention-flaunting heiress Peggy Guggenheim collected modern art... and modern artists. Inthis Obie-winner, Naz Edwards, as Peggy, tells it all: from her father’s death on the Titanic, to saving art from theNazi invasion of Paris, to her history of famous lovers, including Miro, Dali, and Picasso. Directed by Gillian Eaton(Boston Marriage).
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson 8/5 - 9/5/10The outspoken, convention-flaunting heiress Peggy Guggenheim collected modern art... and modern artists. Inthis Obie-winner, Naz Edwards, as Peggy, tells it all: from her father’s death on the Titanic, to saving art from theNazi invasion of Paris, to her history of famous lovers, including Miro, Dali, and Picasso. Directed by Gillian Eaton(Boston Marriage).
A Celebration of Flowers (Gardening Events)
The Garden Club of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City and Military Hills Garden Club will present a flower show Sept. 10 and 11. Show hours are from Noon - 5 pm Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday. The flower show is open to the public and free of charge. It will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady in Dearborn. For information call 313.562.5175.
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournament (Charity Fundraiser)
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournamentDate: September 10th 2010Description:The inaugural R.A.N. Family of Services “Chip In for Charity” charity golf event and dinner reception is being held on September 10th 2010 at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth ,MI. The event includes a buffet lunch, driving range access, 18-hole scramble, cocktail reception with silent bid auction, plated dinner and awards ceremony. We know you and your friends / guests will have a great time while helping a very worthy cause!Cost:$600 per foursome For More Information:“Chip in for Charity” Golf Tournament and Dinner ReceptionWebsite: www.chipinforcharity.org
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Blue Star Museums - Detroit Historical Museum (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Detroit Historical Museum
The Detroit Historical Museum is partnering with the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families to offer FREE admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2010. The offer is valid for the military ID holder and five immediate family members, including active duty Reserve and active duty National Guard. For museum hours, please visit www.detroithistorical.org. For specific questions, please call the museum at 313-833-1805.
March of Dimes Benefit "Member for a Day" (Charity)
St. Clair River Country Club Hosts "Member for a Day" Event to Benefit March of Dimes. Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
TOASTED OAK GRILL & MARKET OFFERS LABOR DAY TO-GO PACKAGE (Holiday Events)
Location: Toasted Oak Grill & Market (27790 Novi Road)
Toasted Oak Grill & Market will offer Labor Day weekend picnic to-go items for the upcoming holiday. Items will be available for pick-up on Saturday, September 4. The full to-go package includes five slabs of St. Louis Dry Rubbed Smoke Ribs; four whole, quartered Smoked BBQ Chickens with Michigan Cherry BBQ Sauce; 10 links of House-made Kielbasa with Caraway Beer Mustard; three pounds of Traditional Potato Salad; two pounds of coleslaw; biscuits and wild honey; and a whole Michigan Cherry pie. The items can be sold separately upon inquiry. Two packages are being sold: a half package, which feeds five, and a full package, which feeds 10; both cost $14 per person. All packages come with heating instructions and summer vegetable recipes. When the customers pick up their order, they only need to heat the ribs and chicken, and grill the kielbasa.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Grand Opening of the Great Lakes Artisan Village (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Location: Great Lakes Crossing, Auburn Hills
The Artisan Village is a permanent retail location in the entertainment district of the fabulous and largest destination mall in all of Michigan, Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills. The Artisan Village provides a unique quality venue to showcase the talents of these exceptional artists who share a single passion: to bring you the best Michigan has to offer in metal and woodworking, painting and sculpture, literature and glass blowing, as well as an array of pottery, basket weaving, floral designs and exquisite jewelry to name but a few categories. There is much more here than what just meets the eye. All the work in the store is produced right here in the great state of Michigan. Many other delicious surprises await discovery at The Artisan Village where there truly is something for every taste! We hope that the Artisan Village truly will become a popular destination for art lovers of all ages.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Old St. Patrick Labor Day Weekend Festival (Festival)
Time: 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: 5671 Whitmore Lake Road – Ann Arbor
Join us for our annual Festival! Music with Remix and Paradise bands, games for kids and petting zoo, inflatable’s, rock climbing wall, hatchet throw and more!!. Visit our Country Store, bid Silent Auction and Gift Baskets, AND enter our pie contest! VEGAS TENT and BINGO just for you!! Enter our Grand Prize $5000 raffle (with many more cash prizes) and a 50/50 raffle. Enjoy a Saturday Rib Dinner by Primovations or Sunday Chicken Dinner by Ron’s BBQ! FREEFor more information call 734-662-8141
Little Red Riding Hood (Theatre performance)
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
Location: The Northville Marquis Theatre
This story is about a girl named Little Red Riding Hood, who one day travels alone through the woods on her way to Grandma's house. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, Grandma strangely resembles a wolf! Come see this fun, not scary musical with lots of singing and dancing.
Vietnam Wall that Heals in Clinton Township (Veterans)
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: 40700 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township
The Traveling Vietnam Wall that Heals comes to the Clinton Township Civic Center as a memorial to the more than 58,000 men and women lost or missing during the Vietnam War. Open 24 hours a day, the Wall will be manned by volunteers to find the name of your loved one.
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Kidney Walk in Ann Arbor September 12th (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
More than 900,000 Michigan adults are living with chronic kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. Now there is something you can do to help. Come to Concordia University in Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 12th. Registration starts at noon and the walk begins at 1pm. Proceeds will go toward the vital prevention and treatment programs the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers throughout the state. For more information, or to register, call the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit www.kidneywalk.org.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
September 11 is the date and Lawrence Tech University campus in Southfield is the place for Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair. For registration and information: www.gildasclubdetroit.org or call 248.577.0800.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs Hundreds of Volunteers (Volunteer Recruitment)
Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs hundreds of volunteers to pack and deliver 3,850 meals to homebound seniors on Labor Day WHAT: Detroit Area Agency on Aging Detroit Meals on Wheels-Holiday Meals on Wheels program needs the assistance of hundreds of volunteers to pack, distribute and individually deliver fresh-cooked, hot nutritious meals to 3,850 homebound seniors in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and the five Grosse PointesWHEN: Saturday, September 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to assemble the cold portion of the meal, and on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to package the hot food portion of the meal for distribution to the following sites (see page 2) where delivery of individual meals starts at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Valley Services, 1980 Bagley, Detroit, Michigan 48216, at the corner of Rosa Parks Blvd., (old 12th Street) south of Michigan Ave., near old Tiger Stadium and Corktown.CONTACT: To volunteer for Labor Day, please call (313) 446-4444, ext. 5804.
Benefit Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Dinner and Fundraiser event)
Please join us for an evening of murder, mystery and magic mayhem. The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to attend a Murder Mystery Dinner Show "OF SOUND MIND AND DEAD BODY" on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Get your friends together for a fun evening of entertainment and a delicious dinner. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson 8/5 - 9/5/10The outspoken, convention-flaunting heiress Peggy Guggenheim collected modern art... and modern artists. Inthis Obie-winner, Naz Edwards, as Peggy, tells it all: from her father’s death on the Titanic, to saving art from theNazi invasion of Paris, to her history of famous lovers, including Miro, Dali, and Picasso. Directed by Gillian Eaton(Boston Marriage).
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson 8/5 - 9/5/10 (Theatre performance)
Location: Performance Network Theatre, 120 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Woman Before a Glass by Lanie Robertson 8/5 - 9/5/10The outspoken, convention-flaunting heiress Peggy Guggenheim collected modern art... and modern artists. Inthis Obie-winner, Naz Edwards, as Peggy, tells it all: from her father’s death on the Titanic, to saving art from theNazi invasion of Paris, to her history of famous lovers, including Miro, Dali, and Picasso. Directed by Gillian Eaton(Boston Marriage).
A Celebration of Flowers (Gardening Events)
The Garden Club of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City and Military Hills Garden Club will present a flower show Sept. 10 and 11. Show hours are from Noon - 5 pm Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday. The flower show is open to the public and free of charge. It will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady in Dearborn. For information call 313.562.5175.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournament (Charity Fundraiser)
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournamentDate: September 10th 2010Description:The inaugural R.A.N. Family of Services “Chip In for Charity” charity golf event and dinner reception is being held on September 10th 2010 at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth ,MI. The event includes a buffet lunch, driving range access, 18-hole scramble, cocktail reception with silent bid auction, plated dinner and awards ceremony. We know you and your friends / guests will have a great time while helping a very worthy cause!Cost:$600 per foursome For More Information:“Chip in for Charity” Golf Tournament and Dinner ReceptionWebsite: www.chipinforcharity.org
Blue Star Museums - Detroit Historical Museum (Arts and Entertainment)
Location: Detroit Historical Museum
The Detroit Historical Museum is partnering with the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families to offer FREE admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2010. The offer is valid for the military ID holder and five immediate family members, including active duty Reserve and active duty National Guard. For museum hours, please visit www.detroithistorical.org. For specific questions, please call the museum at 313-833-1805.
March of Dimes Benefit "Member for a Day" (Charity)
St. Clair River Country Club Hosts "Member for a Day" Event to Benefit March of Dimes. Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Donate Care Packages for Troops (Community)
White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery and Michigan Military Moms are working together to provide “a little bit of home and comfort” to overseas military troops. The organizations will be conducting a drive to collect items for care packages that provide entertainment and hard-to-get snacks that troops might ordinarily find in their homes back in Michigan. The drive will take place Tuesday, September 7th through Sunday, September 12th from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Items will be collected at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery at 621 W. Long Lake Rd. (west of I-75) in Troy in the Temple of Memories. A complete list of suggested items to donate are listed at www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com.A sample of the items being collected include:• AT&T Phone Cards for international calling;• Music CDs;• Hand sanitizer (small sizes);• Band-Aids; • Cotton crew socks or Fox socks;• Hard candy (Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, suckers, etc.); and,• Protein bars, breakfast bars Michigan Military Moms (www.michiganmilitarymoms.org) is a support group for mothers who have sons and daughters serving in the United States military. For more information on the care package drive for troops, please contact (248) 362-7670 or visit www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com for a full list of suggested items to donate.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
KidZone: A Family Experience (Family and Kids)
Time: 10:10 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: New Lothrop Community Life Center, 7406 S. Saginaw St., New Lothrop, MI 48460
Dozens of volunteers will come together October 12 in New Lothrop to create a unique family experience for area communities.Launching Sunday, October 12, at 10:10 a.m., KidZone fuses together music, dance, games and drama for a high-energy experience designed to keep both children and parents engaged—all while teaching key values and morals.KidZone will take place every Sunday from 10:10 a.m. to noon in the New Lothrop Community Life Center, located at 7406 S. Saginaw Street in New Lothrop, MI.For more information, visit http://www.kidzonefamily.com or call 810.638.ZONE.
Old St. Patrick Labor Day Weekend Festival (Festival)
Time: 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: 5671 Whitmore Lake Road – Ann Arbor
Join us for our annual Festival! Music with Remix and Paradise bands, games for kids and petting zoo, inflatable’s, rock climbing wall, hatchet throw and more!!. Visit our Country Store, bid Silent Auction and Gift Baskets, AND enter our pie contest! VEGAS TENT and BINGO just for you!! Enter our Grand Prize $5000 raffle (with many more cash prizes) and a 50/50 raffle. Enjoy a Saturday Rib Dinner by Primovations or Sunday Chicken Dinner by Ron’s BBQ! FREEFor more information call 734-662-8141
Walk4Friendship (Charity)
Time: 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Friendship Circle
Have you seen those purple car magnets around town?That's us! Friendship Circle- a nonprofit dedicated to creating friendship and social inclusion in the lives of individuals with special needs.Join us on September 5th as Metro Detroit walks in solidarity and support for our 3,000 families with special needs. Registration, t-shirts, food, entertainment and more is 100% free to the community!Join us on Wednesday, August 18th at 5:00pm for a record breaking 1,000 person “freeze!”
Little Red Riding Hood (Theatre performance)
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
Location: The Northville Marquis Theatre
This story is about a girl named Little Red Riding Hood, who one day travels alone through the woods on her way to Grandma's house. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, Grandma strangely resembles a wolf! Come see this fun, not scary musical with lots of singing and dancing.
Vietnam Wall that Heals in Clinton Township (Veterans)
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: 40700 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township
The Traveling Vietnam Wall that Heals comes to the Clinton Township Civic Center as a memorial to the more than 58,000 men and women lost or missing during the Vietnam War. Open 24 hours a day, the Wall will be manned by volunteers to find the name of your loved one.
Toasted Oak Grill & Market Sunday BBQ Suppers (Food)
Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Toasted Oak Grill & Market, 27790 Novi Road, Novi
Toasted Oak Grill & Market will hold family-style Sunday Barbeque Suppers starting on Sunday, July 11. Available for dinner service only, guests can enjoy seasonal barbeque fare from 5:30-9 p.m. every Sunday night. The cost for the barbeque is $20 per person. No reservations are needed. For more information about the Sunday Barbeque Supper, please call 248-277-6000.
Monday, September 06, 2010
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
September 11 is the date and Lawrence Tech University campus in Southfield is the place for Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair. For registration and information: www.gildasclubdetroit.org or call 248.577.0800.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Kidney Walk in Ann Arbor September 12th (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
More than 900,000 Michigan adults are living with chronic kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. Now there is something you can do to help. Come to Concordia University in Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 12th. Registration starts at noon and the walk begins at 1pm. Proceeds will go toward the vital prevention and treatment programs the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers throughout the state. For more information, or to register, call the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit www.kidneywalk.org.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Benefit Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Dinner and Fundraiser event)
Please join us for an evening of murder, mystery and magic mayhem. The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to attend a Murder Mystery Dinner Show "OF SOUND MIND AND DEAD BODY" on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Get your friends together for a fun evening of entertainment and a delicious dinner. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs Hundreds of Volunteers (Volunteer Recruitment)
Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels needs hundreds of volunteers to pack and deliver 3,850 meals to homebound seniors on Labor Day WHAT: Detroit Area Agency on Aging Detroit Meals on Wheels-Holiday Meals on Wheels program needs the assistance of hundreds of volunteers to pack, distribute and individually deliver fresh-cooked, hot nutritious meals to 3,850 homebound seniors in Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and the five Grosse PointesWHEN: Saturday, September 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to assemble the cold portion of the meal, and on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to package the hot food portion of the meal for distribution to the following sites (see page 2) where delivery of individual meals starts at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Valley Services, 1980 Bagley, Detroit, Michigan 48216, at the corner of Rosa Parks Blvd., (old 12th Street) south of Michigan Ave., near old Tiger Stadium and Corktown.CONTACT: To volunteer for Labor Day, please call (313) 446-4444, ext. 5804.
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
A Celebration of Flowers (Gardening Events)
The Garden Club of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City and Military Hills Garden Club will present a flower show Sept. 10 and 11. Show hours are from Noon - 5 pm Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday. The flower show is open to the public and free of charge. It will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady in Dearborn. For information call 313.562.5175.
Community Wellness Day in Birmingham, MI (Health & Fitness)
On Saturday September 11, Birmingham Wellness Center will host “Community Wellness Day” from 12-3 at the Birmingham YMCA. Community Wellness Day is a national effort focused on educating communities on the benefits of total wellness and healthy living. Cities nationwide are hosting Community Wellness events over the course of four weeks this fall. Dr. Jennifer Turnbull Bonde, Director of the Birmingham Wellness Center, is hosting Community Wellness Day in Birmingham and says she is “proud to bring this important event to our community” and is excited to give people the tools they need to take responsibility for their family’s health and well-being. Birmingham's Community Wellness Day will consist of workshops, seminars, activities and hands-on opportunities all centered on personal health and safety and environmental and financial wellness. Admission to the event is free and there is something for everyone in the family. Peter Nielsen, of Peter’s Principles, will be on hand speaking about Health and Wellness at 1pm. Dr. Kerrie Saunders will be speaking on food and nutrition for kids at 2pm. Additional participants will be on hand with health screening information and several local establishments will be providing food and information to help promote wellness in our community. Birmingham Wellness Center - believes improving your health is the essential first step in disease prevention pain reduction and we offer a supportive and tranquil environment where you can rediscover personal health and wellness. To learn more about the Birmingham Wellness Center, visit our website at www.birminghamwellness.com or call 248-645-6070
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournament (Charity Fundraiser)
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournamentDate: September 10th 2010Description:The inaugural R.A.N. Family of Services “Chip In for Charity” charity golf event and dinner reception is being held on September 10th 2010 at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth ,MI. The event includes a buffet lunch, driving range access, 18-hole scramble, cocktail reception with silent bid auction, plated dinner and awards ceremony. We know you and your friends / guests will have a great time while helping a very worthy cause!Cost:$600 per foursome For More Information:“Chip in for Charity” Golf Tournament and Dinner ReceptionWebsite: www.chipinforcharity.org
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Donate Care Packages for Troops (Community)
White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery and Michigan Military Moms are working together to provide “a little bit of home and comfort” to overseas military troops. The organizations will be conducting a drive to collect items for care packages that provide entertainment and hard-to-get snacks that troops might ordinarily find in their homes back in Michigan. The drive will take place Tuesday, September 7th through Sunday, September 12th from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Items will be collected at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery at 621 W. Long Lake Rd. (west of I-75) in Troy in the Temple of Memories. A complete list of suggested items to donate are listed at www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com.A sample of the items being collected include:• AT&T Phone Cards for international calling;• Music CDs;• Hand sanitizer (small sizes);• Band-Aids; • Cotton crew socks or Fox socks;• Hard candy (Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, suckers, etc.); and,• Protein bars, breakfast bars Michigan Military Moms (www.michiganmilitarymoms.org) is a support group for mothers who have sons and daughters serving in the United States military. For more information on the care package drive for troops, please contact (248) 362-7670 or visit www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com for a full list of suggested items to donate.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
March of Dimes Benefit "Member for a Day" (Charity)
St. Clair River Country Club Hosts "Member for a Day" Event to Benefit March of Dimes. Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Benefit Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Dinner and Fundraiser event)
Please join us for an evening of murder, mystery and magic mayhem. The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to attend a Murder Mystery Dinner Show "OF SOUND MIND AND DEAD BODY" on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Get your friends together for a fun evening of entertainment and a delicious dinner. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Kidney Walk in Ann Arbor September 12th (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
More than 900,000 Michigan adults are living with chronic kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. Now there is something you can do to help. Come to Concordia University in Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 12th. Registration starts at noon and the walk begins at 1pm. Proceeds will go toward the vital prevention and treatment programs the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers throughout the state. For more information, or to register, call the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit www.kidneywalk.org.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
September 11 is the date and Lawrence Tech University campus in Southfield is the place for Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair. For registration and information: www.gildasclubdetroit.org or call 248.577.0800.
Community Wellness Day in Birmingham, MI (Health & Fitness)
On Saturday September 11, Birmingham Wellness Center will host “Community Wellness Day” from 12-3 at the Birmingham YMCA. Community Wellness Day is a national effort focused on educating communities on the benefits of total wellness and healthy living. Cities nationwide are hosting Community Wellness events over the course of four weeks this fall. Dr. Jennifer Turnbull Bonde, Director of the Birmingham Wellness Center, is hosting Community Wellness Day in Birmingham and says she is “proud to bring this important event to our community” and is excited to give people the tools they need to take responsibility for their family’s health and well-being. Birmingham's Community Wellness Day will consist of workshops, seminars, activities and hands-on opportunities all centered on personal health and safety and environmental and financial wellness. Admission to the event is free and there is something for everyone in the family. Peter Nielsen, of Peter’s Principles, will be on hand speaking about Health and Wellness at 1pm. Dr. Kerrie Saunders will be speaking on food and nutrition for kids at 2pm. Additional participants will be on hand with health screening information and several local establishments will be providing food and information to help promote wellness in our community. Birmingham Wellness Center - believes improving your health is the essential first step in disease prevention pain reduction and we offer a supportive and tranquil environment where you can rediscover personal health and wellness. To learn more about the Birmingham Wellness Center, visit our website at www.birminghamwellness.com or call 248-645-6070
A Celebration of Flowers (Gardening Events)
The Garden Club of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City and Military Hills Garden Club will present a flower show Sept. 10 and 11. Show hours are from Noon - 5 pm Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday. The flower show is open to the public and free of charge. It will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady in Dearborn. For information call 313.562.5175.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournament (Charity Fundraiser)
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournamentDate: September 10th 2010Description:The inaugural R.A.N. Family of Services “Chip In for Charity” charity golf event and dinner reception is being held on September 10th 2010 at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth ,MI. The event includes a buffet lunch, driving range access, 18-hole scramble, cocktail reception with silent bid auction, plated dinner and awards ceremony. We know you and your friends / guests will have a great time while helping a very worthy cause!Cost:$600 per foursome For More Information:“Chip in for Charity” Golf Tournament and Dinner ReceptionWebsite: www.chipinforcharity.org
March of Dimes Benefit "Member for a Day" (Charity)
St. Clair River Country Club Hosts "Member for a Day" Event to Benefit March of Dimes. Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
Donate Care Packages for Troops (Community)
White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery and Michigan Military Moms are working together to provide “a little bit of home and comfort” to overseas military troops. The organizations will be conducting a drive to collect items for care packages that provide entertainment and hard-to-get snacks that troops might ordinarily find in their homes back in Michigan. The drive will take place Tuesday, September 7th through Sunday, September 12th from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Items will be collected at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery at 621 W. Long Lake Rd. (west of I-75) in Troy in the Temple of Memories. A complete list of suggested items to donate are listed at www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com.A sample of the items being collected include:• AT&T Phone Cards for international calling;• Music CDs;• Hand sanitizer (small sizes);• Band-Aids; • Cotton crew socks or Fox socks;• Hard candy (Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, suckers, etc.); and,• Protein bars, breakfast bars Michigan Military Moms (www.michiganmilitarymoms.org) is a support group for mothers who have sons and daughters serving in the United States military. For more information on the care package drive for troops, please contact (248) 362-7670 or visit www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com for a full list of suggested items to donate.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Benefit Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Dinner and Fundraiser event)
Please join us for an evening of murder, mystery and magic mayhem. The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to attend a Murder Mystery Dinner Show "OF SOUND MIND AND DEAD BODY" on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Get your friends together for a fun evening of entertainment and a delicious dinner. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
September 11 is the date and Lawrence Tech University campus in Southfield is the place for Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair. For registration and information: www.gildasclubdetroit.org or call 248.577.0800.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Kidney Walk in Ann Arbor September 12th (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
More than 900,000 Michigan adults are living with chronic kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. Now there is something you can do to help. Come to Concordia University in Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 12th. Registration starts at noon and the walk begins at 1pm. Proceeds will go toward the vital prevention and treatment programs the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers throughout the state. For more information, or to register, call the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit www.kidneywalk.org.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
A Celebration of Flowers (Gardening Events)
The Garden Club of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City and Military Hills Garden Club will present a flower show Sept. 10 and 11. Show hours are from Noon - 5 pm Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday. The flower show is open to the public and free of charge. It will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady in Dearborn. For information call 313.562.5175.
Community Wellness Day in Birmingham, MI (Health & Fitness)
On Saturday September 11, Birmingham Wellness Center will host “Community Wellness Day” from 12-3 at the Birmingham YMCA. Community Wellness Day is a national effort focused on educating communities on the benefits of total wellness and healthy living. Cities nationwide are hosting Community Wellness events over the course of four weeks this fall. Dr. Jennifer Turnbull Bonde, Director of the Birmingham Wellness Center, is hosting Community Wellness Day in Birmingham and says she is “proud to bring this important event to our community” and is excited to give people the tools they need to take responsibility for their family’s health and well-being. Birmingham's Community Wellness Day will consist of workshops, seminars, activities and hands-on opportunities all centered on personal health and safety and environmental and financial wellness. Admission to the event is free and there is something for everyone in the family. Peter Nielsen, of Peter’s Principles, will be on hand speaking about Health and Wellness at 1pm. Dr. Kerrie Saunders will be speaking on food and nutrition for kids at 2pm. Additional participants will be on hand with health screening information and several local establishments will be providing food and information to help promote wellness in our community. Birmingham Wellness Center - believes improving your health is the essential first step in disease prevention pain reduction and we offer a supportive and tranquil environment where you can rediscover personal health and wellness. To learn more about the Birmingham Wellness Center, visit our website at www.birminghamwellness.com or call 248-645-6070
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournament (Charity Fundraiser)
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournamentDate: September 10th 2010Description:The inaugural R.A.N. Family of Services “Chip In for Charity” charity golf event and dinner reception is being held on September 10th 2010 at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth ,MI. The event includes a buffet lunch, driving range access, 18-hole scramble, cocktail reception with silent bid auction, plated dinner and awards ceremony. We know you and your friends / guests will have a great time while helping a very worthy cause!Cost:$600 per foursome For More Information:“Chip in for Charity” Golf Tournament and Dinner ReceptionWebsite: www.chipinforcharity.org
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
March of Dimes Benefit "Member for a Day" (Charity)
St. Clair River Country Club Hosts "Member for a Day" Event to Benefit March of Dimes. Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Donate Care Packages for Troops (Community)
White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery and Michigan Military Moms are working together to provide “a little bit of home and comfort” to overseas military troops. The organizations will be conducting a drive to collect items for care packages that provide entertainment and hard-to-get snacks that troops might ordinarily find in their homes back in Michigan. The drive will take place Tuesday, September 7th through Sunday, September 12th from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Items will be collected at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery at 621 W. Long Lake Rd. (west of I-75) in Troy in the Temple of Memories. A complete list of suggested items to donate are listed at www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com.A sample of the items being collected include:• AT&T Phone Cards for international calling;• Music CDs;• Hand sanitizer (small sizes);• Band-Aids; • Cotton crew socks or Fox socks;• Hard candy (Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, suckers, etc.); and,• Protein bars, breakfast bars Michigan Military Moms (www.michiganmilitarymoms.org) is a support group for mothers who have sons and daughters serving in the United States military. For more information on the care package drive for troops, please contact (248) 362-7670 or visit www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com for a full list of suggested items to donate.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Wednesday Morning Storytime (Kids)
Time: 10:00 AM to 10:25 AM
Location: Barnes & Noble Allen Park
Barnes & Noble of Allen Park hosts storytime for children ages 2-5 featuring stories, songs and more to entertain little wigglers. Visit the "Stores & Events Locator" on the website for specific stories and themes each week. Store phone, (313) 271-0688.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
APACC Entrepreneurial Series Workshop #2 - Marketing: A Key to Business Success (Business)
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. Ten Mile Rd., Southfield, MI
In this second installment of the entrepreneurial series, our speakers will share their knowledge, insights, and experiences on setting the foundation for your marketing strategy for any budget and size of the business. Using real world examples, the speakers will cover the techniques, including social media and other market research and marketing tools to assist entrepreneurs/ managers to attract clients and customers either in U S or Asia. Participants will be able to network with other business owners and expert coaches, create synergy for support and exchange ideas for new business opportunities through face-to-face sessions and LinkedIn discussions.A Q & A session will follow the presentations and there will be opportunities for participants to begin or update their marketing plans.Registration - Students: Complimentary (registration required by calling 248-844-4100)APACC Members: $25.00 - Non-Members: $35.00 Call 248-844-4100 to register or for more information
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Benefit Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Dinner and Fundraiser event)
Please join us for an evening of murder, mystery and magic mayhem. The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to attend a Murder Mystery Dinner Show "OF SOUND MIND AND DEAD BODY" on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Get your friends together for a fun evening of entertainment and a delicious dinner. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
"Greatest Generation" Singles Apped Date and Dance (Singles Event)
Location: Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 16703 Fort St Southgate
If you are of the 'baby boom' generation, enjoy an evening of speed dating and dancing. Tickets $15 (includes free drink and snack), available by phone (734-285-2210) or at the door. Sponsored by The Crystal Gardens and by Detroit Hour Magazine.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Kidney Walk in Ann Arbor September 12th (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
More than 900,000 Michigan adults are living with chronic kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. Now there is something you can do to help. Come to Concordia University in Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 12th. Registration starts at noon and the walk begins at 1pm. Proceeds will go toward the vital prevention and treatment programs the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers throughout the state. For more information, or to register, call the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit www.kidneywalk.org.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
September 11 is the date and Lawrence Tech University campus in Southfield is the place for Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair. For registration and information: www.gildasclubdetroit.org or call 248.577.0800.
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournament (Charity Fundraiser)
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournamentDate: September 10th 2010Description:The inaugural R.A.N. Family of Services “Chip In for Charity” charity golf event and dinner reception is being held on September 10th 2010 at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth ,MI. The event includes a buffet lunch, driving range access, 18-hole scramble, cocktail reception with silent bid auction, plated dinner and awards ceremony. We know you and your friends / guests will have a great time while helping a very worthy cause!Cost:$600 per foursome For More Information:“Chip in for Charity” Golf Tournament and Dinner ReceptionWebsite: www.chipinforcharity.org
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Community Wellness Day in Birmingham, MI (Health & Fitness)
On Saturday September 11, Birmingham Wellness Center will host “Community Wellness Day” from 12-3 at the Birmingham YMCA. Community Wellness Day is a national effort focused on educating communities on the benefits of total wellness and healthy living. Cities nationwide are hosting Community Wellness events over the course of four weeks this fall. Dr. Jennifer Turnbull Bonde, Director of the Birmingham Wellness Center, is hosting Community Wellness Day in Birmingham and says she is “proud to bring this important event to our community” and is excited to give people the tools they need to take responsibility for their family’s health and well-being. Birmingham's Community Wellness Day will consist of workshops, seminars, activities and hands-on opportunities all centered on personal health and safety and environmental and financial wellness. Admission to the event is free and there is something for everyone in the family. Peter Nielsen, of Peter’s Principles, will be on hand speaking about Health and Wellness at 1pm. Dr. Kerrie Saunders will be speaking on food and nutrition for kids at 2pm. Additional participants will be on hand with health screening information and several local establishments will be providing food and information to help promote wellness in our community. Birmingham Wellness Center - believes improving your health is the essential first step in disease prevention pain reduction and we offer a supportive and tranquil environment where you can rediscover personal health and wellness. To learn more about the Birmingham Wellness Center, visit our website at www.birminghamwellness.com or call 248-645-6070
A Celebration of Flowers (Gardening Events)
The Garden Club of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City and Military Hills Garden Club will present a flower show Sept. 10 and 11. Show hours are from Noon - 5 pm Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday. The flower show is open to the public and free of charge. It will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady in Dearborn. For information call 313.562.5175.
March of Dimes Benefit "Member for a Day" (Charity)
St. Clair River Country Club Hosts "Member for a Day" Event to Benefit March of Dimes. Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
Donate Care Packages for Troops (Community)
White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery and Michigan Military Moms are working together to provide “a little bit of home and comfort” to overseas military troops. The organizations will be conducting a drive to collect items for care packages that provide entertainment and hard-to-get snacks that troops might ordinarily find in their homes back in Michigan. The drive will take place Tuesday, September 7th through Sunday, September 12th from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Items will be collected at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery at 621 W. Long Lake Rd. (west of I-75) in Troy in the Temple of Memories. A complete list of suggested items to donate are listed at www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com.A sample of the items being collected include:• AT&T Phone Cards for international calling;• Music CDs;• Hand sanitizer (small sizes);• Band-Aids; • Cotton crew socks or Fox socks;• Hard candy (Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, suckers, etc.); and,• Protein bars, breakfast bars Michigan Military Moms (www.michiganmilitarymoms.org) is a support group for mothers who have sons and daughters serving in the United States military. For more information on the care package drive for troops, please contact (248) 362-7670 or visit www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com for a full list of suggested items to donate.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Retiree's Road to Recovery (Financial Literacy)
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: The Capital Grille (2800 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI)
Retirees and those approaching retirement are invited to attend an educational program titled “Retiree’s Road to Recovery†hosted by George Wells, the president and founder of Legacy of America, Inc.During the presentation, Wells will educate attendees on how to successfully retire happily ever after and determine if they have enough money for retirement, how inflation will change retirement savings during the next 20 years, and how the market’s volatility can affect a standard of living in retirement.Through a network of committed professionals, Legacy of America, Inc., provides clients with solutions through education in regards to individual retirement accounts, potentially avoiding probate and estate taxes, assisted care solutions, asset protection, wealth management, and income strategies.The program is complimentary and lunch will be provided, but seating is limited. Reservations are required and can be made by calling toll-free 1-800-581-6855.
THE DETROIT SEAFOOD MARKET OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC ON THURSDAY, JULY 29 (Food)
Time: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Location: Detroit Seafood Market
The Detroit Seafood Market (1435 Randolph Street, Detroit, Mich.), and PV Lounge, will open to the public on Thursday, July 29. The new restaurant, which occupies the space of the former Detroit Fish Market @ Paradise Valley, is owned in a partnership between Kenny Akinwale and Executive Chef Leonardo Vulagi.
UDM Law’s Project SALUTE Hosts Veterans’ Legal Clinic in Lansing (Veterans)
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Pontiac VA Vet Center, located at 44200 Woodward Ave
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law’s (UDM Law) Project SALUTE is traveling across the State of Michigan in a mobile law office, a recreational vehicle custom designed, built and generously donated by General Motors Corporation, providing FREE legal advice to low-income veterans on their federal veterans’ disability and pension benefits claims.Utilizing a grant from the State of Michigan, Project SALUTE will host a veterans’ legal clinic in Pontiac on Thursday, September 9, at Pontiac VA Vet Center, located at 44200 Woodward Ave. #108, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Friday, September 10, 2010
Kidney Walk in Ann Arbor September 12th (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
More than 900,000 Michigan adults are living with chronic kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. Now there is something you can do to help. Come to Concordia University in Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 12th. Registration starts at noon and the walk begins at 1pm. Proceeds will go toward the vital prevention and treatment programs the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers throughout the state. For more information, or to register, call the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit www.kidneywalk.org.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
September 11 is the date and Lawrence Tech University campus in Southfield is the place for Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair. For registration and information: www.gildasclubdetroit.org or call 248.577.0800.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Benefit Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Dinner and Fundraiser event)
Please join us for an evening of murder, mystery and magic mayhem. The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to attend a Murder Mystery Dinner Show "OF SOUND MIND AND DEAD BODY" on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Get your friends together for a fun evening of entertainment and a delicious dinner. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
A Celebration of Flowers (Gardening Events)
The Garden Club of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City and Military Hills Garden Club will present a flower show Sept. 10 and 11. Show hours are from Noon - 5 pm Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday. The flower show is open to the public and free of charge. It will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady in Dearborn. For information call 313.562.5175.
Community Wellness Day in Birmingham, MI (Health & Fitness)
On Saturday September 11, Birmingham Wellness Center will host “Community Wellness Day” from 12-3 at the Birmingham YMCA. Community Wellness Day is a national effort focused on educating communities on the benefits of total wellness and healthy living. Cities nationwide are hosting Community Wellness events over the course of four weeks this fall. Dr. Jennifer Turnbull Bonde, Director of the Birmingham Wellness Center, is hosting Community Wellness Day in Birmingham and says she is “proud to bring this important event to our community” and is excited to give people the tools they need to take responsibility for their family’s health and well-being. Birmingham's Community Wellness Day will consist of workshops, seminars, activities and hands-on opportunities all centered on personal health and safety and environmental and financial wellness. Admission to the event is free and there is something for everyone in the family. Peter Nielsen, of Peter’s Principles, will be on hand speaking about Health and Wellness at 1pm. Dr. Kerrie Saunders will be speaking on food and nutrition for kids at 2pm. Additional participants will be on hand with health screening information and several local establishments will be providing food and information to help promote wellness in our community. Birmingham Wellness Center - believes improving your health is the essential first step in disease prevention pain reduction and we offer a supportive and tranquil environment where you can rediscover personal health and wellness. To learn more about the Birmingham Wellness Center, visit our website at www.birminghamwellness.com or call 248-645-6070
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournament (Charity Fundraiser)
R.A.N. Family of Services presents “Chip in for Charity” golf tournamentDate: September 10th 2010Description:The inaugural R.A.N. Family of Services “Chip In for Charity” charity golf event and dinner reception is being held on September 10th 2010 at the Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth ,MI. The event includes a buffet lunch, driving range access, 18-hole scramble, cocktail reception with silent bid auction, plated dinner and awards ceremony. We know you and your friends / guests will have a great time while helping a very worthy cause!Cost:$600 per foursome For More Information:“Chip in for Charity” Golf Tournament and Dinner ReceptionWebsite: www.chipinforcharity.org
March of Dimes Benefit "Member for a Day" (Charity)
St. Clair River Country Club Hosts "Member for a Day" Event to Benefit March of Dimes. Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Donate Care Packages for Troops (Community)
White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery and Michigan Military Moms are working together to provide “a little bit of home and comfort” to overseas military troops. The organizations will be conducting a drive to collect items for care packages that provide entertainment and hard-to-get snacks that troops might ordinarily find in their homes back in Michigan. The drive will take place Tuesday, September 7th through Sunday, September 12th from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Items will be collected at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery at 621 W. Long Lake Rd. (west of I-75) in Troy in the Temple of Memories. A complete list of suggested items to donate are listed at www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com.A sample of the items being collected include:• AT&T Phone Cards for international calling;• Music CDs;• Hand sanitizer (small sizes);• Band-Aids; • Cotton crew socks or Fox socks;• Hard candy (Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, suckers, etc.); and,• Protein bars, breakfast bars Michigan Military Moms (www.michiganmilitarymoms.org) is a support group for mothers who have sons and daughters serving in the United States military. For more information on the care package drive for troops, please contact (248) 362-7670 or visit www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com for a full list of suggested items to donate.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Benefit Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Dinner and Fundraiser event)
Please join us for an evening of murder, mystery and magic mayhem. The Ladies of St. George Orthodox Church in Troy invite you to attend a Murder Mystery Dinner Show "OF SOUND MIND AND DEAD BODY" on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. George Cultural Center, 2160 East Maple Road, Troy (between John R and Dequindre). Get your friends together for a fun evening of entertainment and a delicious dinner. Donation: $40.00. For reservations and ticket information, contact Pat Elian (313) 885-7283 or Rhoda McCall (586) 774-4044.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
September 11 is the date and Lawrence Tech University campus in Southfield is the place for Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair. For registration and information: www.gildasclubdetroit.org or call 248.577.0800.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Kidney Walk in Ann Arbor September 12th (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
More than 900,000 Michigan adults are living with chronic kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. Now there is something you can do to help. Come to Concordia University in Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 12th. Registration starts at noon and the walk begins at 1pm. Proceeds will go toward the vital prevention and treatment programs the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers throughout the state. For more information, or to register, call the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit www.kidneywalk.org.
Community Wellness Day in Birmingham, MI (Health & Fitness)
On Saturday September 11, Birmingham Wellness Center will host “Community Wellness Day” from 12-3 at the Birmingham YMCA. Community Wellness Day is a national effort focused on educating communities on the benefits of total wellness and healthy living. Cities nationwide are hosting Community Wellness events over the course of four weeks this fall. Dr. Jennifer Turnbull Bonde, Director of the Birmingham Wellness Center, is hosting Community Wellness Day in Birmingham and says she is “proud to bring this important event to our community” and is excited to give people the tools they need to take responsibility for their family’s health and well-being. Birmingham's Community Wellness Day will consist of workshops, seminars, activities and hands-on opportunities all centered on personal health and safety and environmental and financial wellness. Admission to the event is free and there is something for everyone in the family. Peter Nielsen, of Peter’s Principles, will be on hand speaking about Health and Wellness at 1pm. Dr. Kerrie Saunders will be speaking on food and nutrition for kids at 2pm. Additional participants will be on hand with health screening information and several local establishments will be providing food and information to help promote wellness in our community. Birmingham Wellness Center - believes improving your health is the essential first step in disease prevention pain reduction and we offer a supportive and tranquil environment where you can rediscover personal health and wellness. To learn more about the Birmingham Wellness Center, visit our website at www.birminghamwellness.com or call 248-645-6070
A Celebration of Flowers (Gardening Events)
The Garden Club of Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City and Military Hills Garden Club will present a flower show Sept. 10 and 11. Show hours are from Noon - 5 pm Friday and 10 am - 4 pm Saturday. The flower show is open to the public and free of charge. It will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady in Dearborn. For information call 313.562.5175.
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
March of Dimes Benefit "Member for a Day" (Charity)
St. Clair River Country Club Hosts "Member for a Day" Event to Benefit March of Dimes. Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
Donate Care Packages for Troops (Community)
White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery and Michigan Military Moms are working together to provide “a little bit of home and comfort” to overseas military troops. The organizations will be conducting a drive to collect items for care packages that provide entertainment and hard-to-get snacks that troops might ordinarily find in their homes back in Michigan. The drive will take place Tuesday, September 7th through Sunday, September 12th from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Items will be collected at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery at 621 W. Long Lake Rd. (west of I-75) in Troy in the Temple of Memories. A complete list of suggested items to donate are listed at www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com.A sample of the items being collected include:• AT&T Phone Cards for international calling;• Music CDs;• Hand sanitizer (small sizes);• Band-Aids; • Cotton crew socks or Fox socks;• Hard candy (Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, suckers, etc.); and,• Protein bars, breakfast bars Michigan Military Moms (www.michiganmilitarymoms.org) is a support group for mothers who have sons and daughters serving in the United States military. For more information on the care package drive for troops, please contact (248) 362-7670 or visit www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com for a full list of suggested items to donate.
Grosse Pointe's Greatest Block Party (Community)
Henry Ford Cottage Medical Center presents the fourth annual Grosse Pointe’s Greatest Block Party, an event that features food, music, art, children’s activities and fun for the entire family! This great event brings the time-honored tradition of the neighborhood block party right into the heart of Downtown Grosse Pointe where an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people attended last year. The Block Party takes place on Saturday, September 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 12th, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This late-summer celebration, which will occupy two entire blocks of Kercheval Avenue between Neff and St.Clair in The Village, Downtown Grosse Pointe, will feature several on-site events over two days.Grosse Pointe’s Greatest Block Party is presented by Henry Ford Cottage Medical Center and is produced by the Grosse Pointe Village Association. For more information regarding the fourth annual Grosse Pointe’s Greatest Block Party, please call 313.886.7474 or visit www.thevillagegp.com
5th Annual Swing for Charity (Benefit Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Andiamo Celebrity Showroom
Fundraiser benefiting the Capuchin Soup Kitchen on September 11, 2010 at 7pm. Gary Greenfelder Orchestra playing big band music with special local celebrity guest performers included. Support this worthy local organization!
Strut'n Your Mutt, charity dog walk (Animal Rescue Event Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Millpond Park, Saline Mi.
“Strut’n Your Mutt” Charity Dog EventSaturday, September 18, 9am to 2pm at Millpond Park in Saline. The Saline K9 Crusaders will be hosting their 2nd annual "Strut'n Your Mutt" charity dog walk / event . All donations help support local animal shelters. This dog lovers day will feature a group dog walk, K9 costume contest, agility course, retriever / tracking demonstrations, therapy dog instructions, pet vendors, dog trainers micro-chipping, prizes, dogs available for adoption and more. Our goal is to raise money for a local animal shelter, to help care for dogs and cats that are victims of the national economy, So come down and Strut Your Mutt to help a great cause. If you are interested in becoming donor, vender or demonstration preformed, please contact us at (info@k9crusaders.org) All proceeds this year will go to "Friends Of Michigan Animal Rescue". (www.FMAR1.com)
Gilda's Club Family Walk & Health Fair (non-profit fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Lawrence Tech University, Southfield
Sept. 11 is the date for the Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Family Walk & Health Fair.Walkers will be supporting Gilda's Club's community program for everyone living with cancer. In addition to the two-mile fun walk and health fair, there is entertainment, live music, kids' activities, free food and free parking. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m., and the walk begins at 9:00 a.m.An early bird discount ($30 for adults and $10 for children ages 2-12) applies to those who register by Sept. 1 After Sept. 1, the registration fees are $40 for adults and $15 for children (2-12). There is no fee for children under age 2.There are two ways to register. Go to www.firstgiving.com/gildasclub, or fill out the form on Gilda's Club's website (www.gildasclubdetroit.org) Just download the brochure and return it with your registration fee to Gilda's Club.
Utica Antiques Market (Antiques & Collectibles)
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 11541 - 21 Mile Rd Shelby Twp., MI
The Utica Antiques Market is held on Sept 11th & 12th from 8am to 5pmThousands of items from small to beautiful furniture$5 admission FREE parkingfor more info 586-254-3495or www.uticaantiquesmarket.com
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Family Market Day (Community)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford 48328
At Family Market Day, you and your family can enjoy: • Oakland County Parks and Recreation physical activity mobile units • Music and Activities • Yoga • Booths and Exhibits • Incentives such as coupons for fresh produce • Prizes & Giveaways Please join us. It's free!
Grand Opening of the Great Lakes Artisan Village (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Location: Great Lakes Crossing, Auburn Hills
The Artisan Village is a permanent retail location in the entertainment district of the fabulous and largest destination mall in all of Michigan, Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills. The Artisan Village provides a unique quality venue to showcase the talents of these exceptional artists who share a single passion: to bring you the best Michigan has to offer in metal and woodworking, painting and sculpture, literature and glass blowing, as well as an array of pottery, basket weaving, floral designs and exquisite jewelry to name but a few categories. There is much more here than what just meets the eye. All the work in the store is produced right here in the great state of Michigan. Many other delicious surprises await discovery at The Artisan Village where there truly is something for every taste! We hope that the Artisan Village truly will become a popular destination for art lovers of all ages.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Art Van Sleep Expo (Expo)
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Southfield, Chesterfield, Port Huron, and Waterford Stores
Enjoy a FREE chair massageReceive a FREE gift when you take the Sleep to Live diagnostic testEnter to win a Spa Experience and other great prizes!Sleep Experts from our major brands will also be there to answer questions and assist you in learning how you can get a great night sleep!
Support and Honor Our Hometown Heroes on 9/11 (Benefit Fundraiser)
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Krav Maga Detroit Training Center in Troy, MI
On Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 12 noon – 2 pm, Krav Maga Detroit will host a fund raising event for the families of our active and fallen Michigan Heroes at our Training Center in Troy, MI. All proceeds will be donated to the Michigan Chapter of Operation HomeFront which is a non-profit organization that provides direct service to families who have unmet needs due to financial hardship, death or injury as a result of service in Iraq or Afghanistan. The benefit consists of a two-hour self-defense seminar, raffle and door prizes and is open to men, women and teens alike. The seminar will cover basic self-defense and weapons defense.For details, please call Lisa at 248.688.9501 or visit our website, KMDetroit.com.If you cannot attend but would like to support Operation HomeFront, then go to our website, KMDetroit.com for instructions.
Edsel Ford High Bookfair (fund raiser)
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Barnes & Noble - Allen Park
Support Edsel Ford High School's National Honor Society by mentioning the bookfair when making a purchase at the Barnes & Noble in Allen Park. A percentage of sales will be donated to NHS. Edsel Ford alumna & international author, Rose Melikan, will be on hand signing copies of her historical fiction, "The Mistaken Wife." Students can also pick up required reading to prepare for the school year.Barnes & Noble is located at 3120 Fairlane Dr., Allen Park, 48101 between Oakwood Blvd. & Outer Dr. on top of the hill next to Target. Call for directions, 313-271-0688.
Little Red Riding Hood (Theatre performance)
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
Location: The Northville Marquis Theatre
This story is about a girl named Little Red Riding Hood, who one day travels alone through the woods on her way to Grandma's house. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, Grandma strangely resembles a wolf! Come see this fun, not scary musical with lots of singing and dancing.
Ronald McDonald House Gala (Charity)
Time: 6:30 PMLocation: Ovation Yacht on the Detroit River
-All proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald Houses of Ann Arbor and Detroit-Boarding at GM Ren Cen Winter Garden Dock-6:30 p.m. boarding, 7 p.m. sail, 10 p.m. dockside afterglow-Live entertainment by Kimmy Horne-Strolling dinner, hosted bars, silent auction, DJ, complimentary valet-Yachting chic attire-Honorary chair is Diana Lewis, WXYZ-Channel 7 anchor-To purchase tickets ($250), call Claude Murphy at (248) 859-4348
2010 Patriot Day Commemoration in Clinton Township (Memorial)
Time: 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Resurrection Cemetery at Clinton River Road and Romeo Plank
Patriot Day commemorates the 9-11 attack on New York City and Washington D.C. This year's guest speaker will be Circuit Court Judge Donald G. Miller. Entrance to the event is at 18201 Clinton River Road.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Kidney Walk in Ann Arbor September 12th (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
More than 900,000 Michigan adults are living with chronic kidney disease and most of them don’t even know it. Now there is something you can do to help. Come to Concordia University in Ann Arbor for the Ann Arbor/Brighton Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 12th. Registration starts at noon and the walk begins at 1pm. Proceeds will go toward the vital prevention and treatment programs the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan offers throughout the state. For more information, or to register, call the NKFM at 800-482-1455 or visit www.kidneywalk.org.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Grosse Pointe's Greatest Block Party (Community)
Henry Ford Cottage Medical Center presents the fourth annual Grosse Pointe’s Greatest Block Party, an event that features food, music, art, children’s activities and fun for the entire family! This great event brings the time-honored tradition of the neighborhood block party right into the heart of Downtown Grosse Pointe where an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people attended last year. The Block Party takes place on Saturday, September 11th, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 12th, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This late-summer celebration, which will occupy two entire blocks of Kercheval Avenue between Neff and St.Clair in The Village, Downtown Grosse Pointe, will feature several on-site events over two days.Grosse Pointe’s Greatest Block Party is presented by Henry Ford Cottage Medical Center and is produced by the Grosse Pointe Village Association. For more information regarding the fourth annual Grosse Pointe’s Greatest Block Party, please call 313.886.7474 or visit www.thevillagegp.com
Donate Care Packages for Troops (Community)
White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery and Michigan Military Moms are working together to provide “a little bit of home and comfort” to overseas military troops. The organizations will be conducting a drive to collect items for care packages that provide entertainment and hard-to-get snacks that troops might ordinarily find in their homes back in Michigan. The drive will take place Tuesday, September 7th through Sunday, September 12th from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Items will be collected at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery at 621 W. Long Lake Rd. (west of I-75) in Troy in the Temple of Memories. A complete list of suggested items to donate are listed at www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com.A sample of the items being collected include:• AT&T Phone Cards for international calling;• Music CDs;• Hand sanitizer (small sizes);• Band-Aids; • Cotton crew socks or Fox socks;• Hard candy (Jolly Ranchers, Skittles, suckers, etc.); and,• Protein bars, breakfast bars Michigan Military Moms (www.michiganmilitarymoms.org) is a support group for mothers who have sons and daughters serving in the United States military. For more information on the care package drive for troops, please contact (248) 362-7670 or visit www.WhiteChapelCemetery.com for a full list of suggested items to donate.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
March of Dimes Benefit "Member for a Day" (Charity)
St. Clair River Country Club Hosts "Member for a Day" Event to Benefit March of Dimes. Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Strut'n Your Mutt, charity dog walk (Animal Rescue Event Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Millpond Park, Saline Mi.
“Strut’n Your Mutt” Charity Dog EventSaturday, September 18, 9am to 2pm at Millpond Park in Saline. The Saline K9 Crusaders will be hosting their 2nd annual "Strut'n Your Mutt" charity dog walk / event . All donations help support local animal shelters. This dog lovers day will feature a group dog walk, K9 costume contest, agility course, retriever / tracking demonstrations, therapy dog instructions, pet vendors, dog trainers micro-chipping, prizes, dogs available for adoption and more. Our goal is to raise money for a local animal shelter, to help care for dogs and cats that are victims of the national economy, So come down and Strut Your Mutt to help a great cause. If you are interested in becoming donor, vender or demonstration preformed, please contact us at (info@k9crusaders.org) All proceeds this year will go to "Friends Of Michigan Animal Rescue". (www.FMAR1.com)
Utica Antiques Market (Antiques & Collectibles)
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 11541 - 21 Mile Rd Shelby Twp., MI
The Utica Antiques Market is held on Sept 11th & 12th from 8am to 5pmThousands of items from small to beautiful furniture$5 admission FREE parkingfor more info 586-254-3495or www.uticaantiquesmarket.com
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Clawson Farmers Market (Farmers' Markets)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Clawson City Park - Clawson,MI
Come Join Us on Sunday Morning!Clawson Farmers Market on Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Clawson City Park, West Elmwood Avenue. A variety of vendors will be present with a wide range of products for purchase, a great way to spend a few hours.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Golf Outing for Dearborn High School Marching Band & Orchestra to March in the 2011 Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade (Golf Outing)
Time: 10:00 AMLocation: Dearborn Hills Golf Course
Dearborn High School Marching Band & Orchestra Golf Outing on September 12, 2010 at Dearborn Hills Golf Course, 1300 S. Telegraph in Dearborn. 10:00am registration, 11:00am 4-Man Scramble w/shot gun start. 18 holes, cart, coffee & danish, Hot dog lunch, steak dinner, goody bag, prizes, contests, 50/50 raffle, silent auction. Golf Pkg - $90/person or $350 for foursome. Dinner/Auction Only Pkg - $40/person: inc. 2 hrs of Beverage Service, Silent Auction, New York Strip Steak dinner. Registration form/info at www.dhs.dearbornschools.org/music on the Band Aid Boosters link. Proceeds support the DHS Band & Orchestra trip to march in the 2011 St. Patrick Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland.
KidZone: A Family Experience (Family and Kids)
Time: 10:10 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: New Lothrop Community Life Center, 7406 S. Saginaw St., New Lothrop, MI 48460
Dozens of volunteers will come together October 12 in New Lothrop to create a unique family experience for area communities.Launching Sunday, October 12, at 10:10 a.m., KidZone fuses together music, dance, games and drama for a high-energy experience designed to keep both children and parents engaged—all while teaching key values and morals.KidZone will take place every Sunday from 10:10 a.m. to noon in the New Lothrop Community Life Center, located at 7406 S. Saginaw Street in New Lothrop, MI.For more information, visit http://www.kidzonefamily.com or call 810.638.ZONE.
“Member for a Day” Charitable Open House (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 12:00 PMLocation: St. Clair River Country Club
Metro Detroiters spend countless hours each year driving and putting their way across many of the state’s picturesque golf courses. On Sunday, September 12, the St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to bring their love for the links to its greens as it hosts its “Member for a Day” charity open house to benefit March of Dimes.Located on North River Road in St. Clair, the event begins at noon and includes lunch, driving range lessons, 18 holes of golf with cart and a two-hour post-event cocktail party. Tickets for the event are $65 per person or $125 per couple with 15 percent of the proceeds donated to the March of Dimes Michigan Chapter. The event is open to the public, however all reservations must be made by September 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Chris Yerke, SCRCC general manager, at 810-329-7300 between noon and 8 p.m.
Dawn Farm 37th Anniversary Jamboree (Community)
Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Dawn Farm, 6633 Stoney Creek Road, Ypsilanti Michigan 48197-6609
When people want to have a great time while supporting a great cause, they head for the Dawn Farm Jamboree. The Jamboree is a family event with free admission and free activities for all ages, including great live music all day, hayrides, animals to pet, pony rides, games and activities for children, a rock climbing wall, tours of the 74 acre farm, and live and silent auctions and a gift table with a variety of donated goods and services, many at bargain prices! Our annual Founder’s Day award ceremony will honor a local supporter for his/her contributions to Dawn Farm and the recovering community. Dawn Farm welcomes all to share in celebrating the tremendous power of hope, recovery and community in the lives of individuals, families, and our entire community. Funds raised from this event will help defray treatment costs for individuals who have no other resources.Contact: Nancy Thom (events coordinator)Phone: 734/485-8725 E-Mail: info@dawnfarm.org
Grandparent's Day (Family and Kids)
Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
A Celebration of Grandparent's on the Day that America Celebrates Our Wonderful Grandparents. The Charles H. Wright Museum Women's Committee and with AARP as the Sustaining Partner invite you to join us for this FREE event. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!AARP will announce the winners of the "Why I Love My Grandparents" Essay Contest..http://aarp.org/states/mi/Clowns, Face-Painting ,Magic shows, Horse drawn carriage rides and more. Make a CD memento with Gerald McBride, take a Family photo, get a free seedling to grow fresh food from the Wayne County Farm Bureau or join us for a healthy snack.Workshops, health screenings and information galore!
Small Talk with Henry Swift (Lecture)
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 405 Cesar E. Chavez, Pontiac
Small Talk with Henry Swift, Author and Historian, will discuss his novel “Ezra Jette:Buffalo Soldier”, on Sunday, September 12 @ 2pm. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Swift will share his knowledge of the Buffalo Soldiers, African American Calvary soldiers in the U.S. military following the Civil War. Books will be available for sale. Held at Pine Grove, 405 Cesar E. Chavez, Pontiac, 248-338-6732, www.ocphs.org, No admission charge. Donations accepted.
Little Red Riding Hood (Theatre performance)
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
Location: The Northville Marquis Theatre
This story is about a girl named Little Red Riding Hood, who one day travels alone through the woods on her way to Grandma's house. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, Grandma strangely resembles a wolf! Come see this fun, not scary musical with lots of singing and dancing.
Toasted Oak Grill & Market Sunday BBQ Suppers (Food)
Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Toasted Oak Grill & Market, 27790 Novi Road, Novi
Toasted Oak Grill & Market will hold family-style Sunday Barbeque Suppers starting on Sunday, July 11. Available for dinner service only, guests can enjoy seasonal barbeque fare from 5:30-9 p.m. every Sunday night. The cost for the barbeque is $20 per person. No reservations are needed. For more information about the Sunday Barbeque Supper, please call 248-277-6000.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
Strut'n Your Mutt, charity dog walk (Animal Rescue Event Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Millpond Park, Saline Mi.
“Strut’n Your Mutt” Charity Dog EventSaturday, September 18, 9am to 2pm at Millpond Park in Saline. The Saline K9 Crusaders will be hosting their 2nd annual "Strut'n Your Mutt" charity dog walk / event . All donations help support local animal shelters. This dog lovers day will feature a group dog walk, K9 costume contest, agility course, retriever / tracking demonstrations, therapy dog instructions, pet vendors, dog trainers micro-chipping, prizes, dogs available for adoption and more. Our goal is to raise money for a local animal shelter, to help care for dogs and cats that are victims of the national economy, So come down and Strut Your Mutt to help a great cause. If you are interested in becoming donor, vender or demonstration preformed, please contact us at (info@k9crusaders.org) All proceeds this year will go to "Friends Of Michigan Animal Rescue". (www.FMAR1.com)
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Fibro Focus - FREE Fibromyalgia Seminar/Support Group Meeting (Educational)
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
The Fibromyalgia Association of Michigan, a local affiliate of the National Fibromyalgia Association, is hosting a free educational seminar/support group meeting featuring Dr. Parmod Mukhi, a local pain specialist. Fibro Focus is designed to inform about the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia, its diagnosis and how you can live with and manage the condition. If you have been suffering from unexplained chronic, widespread pain for 3 months or more, speak to your health care provider and consider joining us to learn more. Please RSVP by 9/12 to ffdetroit@wcgworld.com.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Strut'n Your Mutt, charity dog walk (Animal Rescue Event Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Millpond Park, Saline Mi.
“Strut’n Your Mutt” Charity Dog EventSaturday, September 18, 9am to 2pm at Millpond Park in Saline. The Saline K9 Crusaders will be hosting their 2nd annual "Strut'n Your Mutt" charity dog walk / event . All donations help support local animal shelters. This dog lovers day will feature a group dog walk, K9 costume contest, agility course, retriever / tracking demonstrations, therapy dog instructions, pet vendors, dog trainers micro-chipping, prizes, dogs available for adoption and more. Our goal is to raise money for a local animal shelter, to help care for dogs and cats that are victims of the national economy, So come down and Strut Your Mutt to help a great cause. If you are interested in becoming donor, vender or demonstration preformed, please contact us at (info@k9crusaders.org) All proceeds this year will go to "Friends Of Michigan Animal Rescue". (www.FMAR1.com)
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
UDM Law’s Project SALUTE Hosts Veterans’ Legal Clinic in Roseville (Veterans)
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Vietnam Veterans of American, 16945 12 Mile Rd.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law’s (UDM Law) Project SALUTE is traveling across the State of Michigan in a mobile law office, a recreational vehicle custom designed, built and generously donated by General Motors Corporation, providing FREE legal advice to low-income veterans on their federal veterans’ disability and pension benefits claims.Utilizing a grant from the State of Michigan, Project SALUTE will host a veterans’ legal clinic in Roseville on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Vietnam Veterans of America, located at 16945 12 Mile Rd., from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
TEA Party Patriots of West Oakland Co. General Meeting & Open Mike Night (TEA Party Event)
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Bakers of Milford, 2035 S. Milford Rd. Milford
Featured speaker is Federal Prosecutor Jonathan Tukel. Tukels presentation will teach the importance of the offices we will be voting for in November such as the Sec of State and Attorney Gen positions and the seriousness of the Judicial roles. Tukel, a graduate of and current law lecturer at the U of M will put in terms we can understand, the ramifications of the proposed Constitutional Convention. After Tukel answers questions, we will open the floor for comments about “Your” TEA Party. What do YOU need to know? What would YOU like to see at future meetings? Do YOU have something to share with us? Now is your chance to GET INVOLVED! Bakers will donate 10% of your bill to our cause. So be sure to mention to your server that you are here for the TEA Party. This time management will have more employees to better take care of us. So come early and enjoy dinner before the meeting. (Reservations are strongly suggested (248) 685-0505)
Preparing Your Home to Sell Quickly & Profitably - Session 1 (Class/Workshop)
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Birmingham Community House
In today's real estate market, your home's condition and the buyer's vision of your home are just as important as location and price. This class will include 18 topics designed to help you determine if your home is ready to sell!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Strut'n Your Mutt, charity dog walk (Animal Rescue Event Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Millpond Park, Saline Mi.
“Strut’n Your Mutt” Charity Dog EventSaturday, September 18, 9am to 2pm at Millpond Park in Saline. The Saline K9 Crusaders will be hosting their 2nd annual "Strut'n Your Mutt" charity dog walk / event . All donations help support local animal shelters. This dog lovers day will feature a group dog walk, K9 costume contest, agility course, retriever / tracking demonstrations, therapy dog instructions, pet vendors, dog trainers micro-chipping, prizes, dogs available for adoption and more. Our goal is to raise money for a local animal shelter, to help care for dogs and cats that are victims of the national economy, So come down and Strut Your Mutt to help a great cause. If you are interested in becoming donor, vender or demonstration preformed, please contact us at (info@k9crusaders.org) All proceeds this year will go to "Friends Of Michigan Animal Rescue". (www.FMAR1.com)
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Wednesday Morning Storytime (Kids)
Time: 10:00 AM to 10:25 AM
Location: Barnes & Noble Allen Park
Barnes & Noble of Allen Park hosts storytime for children ages 2-5 featuring stories, songs and more to entertain little wigglers. Visit the "Stores & Events Locator" on the website for specific stories and themes each week. Store phone, (313) 271-0688.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
"Greatest Generation" Singles Apped Date and Dance (Singles Event)
Location: Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 16703 Fort St Southgate
If you are of the 'baby boom' generation, enjoy an evening of speed dating and dancing. Tickets $15 (includes free drink and snack), available by phone (734-285-2210) or at the door. Sponsored by The Crystal Gardens and by Detroit Hour Magazine.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
Strut'n Your Mutt, charity dog walk (Animal Rescue Event Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Millpond Park, Saline Mi.
“Strut’n Your Mutt” Charity Dog EventSaturday, September 18, 9am to 2pm at Millpond Park in Saline. The Saline K9 Crusaders will be hosting their 2nd annual "Strut'n Your Mutt" charity dog walk / event . All donations help support local animal shelters. This dog lovers day will feature a group dog walk, K9 costume contest, agility course, retriever / tracking demonstrations, therapy dog instructions, pet vendors, dog trainers micro-chipping, prizes, dogs available for adoption and more. Our goal is to raise money for a local animal shelter, to help care for dogs and cats that are victims of the national economy, So come down and Strut Your Mutt to help a great cause. If you are interested in becoming donor, vender or demonstration preformed, please contact us at (info@k9crusaders.org) All proceeds this year will go to "Friends Of Michigan Animal Rescue". (www.FMAR1.com)
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
THE DETROIT SEAFOOD MARKET OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC ON THURSDAY, JULY 29 (Food)
Time: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Location: Detroit Seafood Market
The Detroit Seafood Market (1435 Randolph Street, Detroit, Mich.), and PV Lounge, will open to the public on Thursday, July 29. The new restaurant, which occupies the space of the former Detroit Fish Market @ Paradise Valley, is owned in a partnership between Kenny Akinwale and Executive Chef Leonardo Vulagi.
Defying Gravity (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Hotel Baronette or Troy Marriott
This September, AFG plans to celebrate the extraordinary young women we serve by holding two inspiring events. During our one-hour Defying Gravity program you will learn more about AFG’s programs, hear from some of the young women we serve, and learn how you can become involved. No ticket is required, though you will be encouraged to support our crucial programs. Breakfast or hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. We invite you to pick from one of the two dates to join us as we celebrate young women who constantly defy expectations and show boundless hope
Fibromyalgia Comic Relief Night (Comedy)
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 269 E 4th St, Royal Oak
Join us to enjoy an evening of fun and laughter as we recognize, “Fibromyalgia Friendly Health Care Professionals.” These professionals have shown exceptional support to fibromyalgia patients and devoted time to becoming skilled in managing this complex, disorder.The evening will include the recognition of our selected professionals, dinner, one complimentary drink followed by a cash bar, silent auction and a wonderful night of Comic Relief presented by Brian McKim & Traci Skene. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and thank professionals who understand the challenge of living with fibromyalgia.To REGISTER go to: http://tiny.cc/9az5g or call 248-344-0896. Tickets are $25.For information on nominating your health care provider (including: physicians, psychologists, physical therapists, dentists, optometrists, social workers, masseuses, etc.) go to: www.hffcf.org/events.php
Friday, September 17, 2010
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
2010 Funky Ferndale Fine Art Show (Art & Craft Show)
Enjoy the 2010 Funky Ferndale Art Fair Fri, Sept. 17 - Sunday, Sept. 19th along Nine Mile from Woodward to Planavon. More than 120 artists from 22 states will display their works for sale. There is a kids and community events as well.
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
Strut'n Your Mutt, charity dog walk (Animal Rescue Event Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Millpond Park, Saline Mi.
“Strut’n Your Mutt” Charity Dog EventSaturday, September 18, 9am to 2pm at Millpond Park in Saline. The Saline K9 Crusaders will be hosting their 2nd annual "Strut'n Your Mutt" charity dog walk / event . All donations help support local animal shelters. This dog lovers day will feature a group dog walk, K9 costume contest, agility course, retriever / tracking demonstrations, therapy dog instructions, pet vendors, dog trainers micro-chipping, prizes, dogs available for adoption and more. Our goal is to raise money for a local animal shelter, to help care for dogs and cats that are victims of the national economy, So come down and Strut Your Mutt to help a great cause. If you are interested in becoming donor, vender or demonstration preformed, please contact us at (info@k9crusaders.org) All proceeds this year will go to "Friends Of Michigan Animal Rescue". (www.FMAR1.com)
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Mount Clemens High School - All Class Reunion (Reunions)
Time: 6:00 PM to 11:55 PM
Location: Rec Bowl located at 40 Crocker Blvd, Mount Clemens, MI 48043.
This will be for ANY alumni of MCHS to attend.The gathering begins at 6:00pm with a cash bar and food is available. There will be no cover charge. MCHS memorabilia will be displayed for your enjoyment. Music will be provided by alumni DJ, “Magic Rube”. Please join us to see old friends and share fond memories! A school tour will be available on Saturday, September 18th at 10:00am at the South parking lot entrance of the high school.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Help Local Vet pay Medical Bills (Charity Fundraiser)
Sparkles and Spurs, a fundraiser to help a local Vietnam War veteran with his medical bills, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Alvin's on Cass in Detroit. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best western wear for the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Wally Smits, 63, of Harrison Township, Mich., has been plagued by serious health issues - and hefty medical bills - believed to be linked to his exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Agent Orange is the name given to a herbicide used during the Vietnam War to remove leaves from trees that provided cover for enemy forces. Tickets for the fundraiser are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.alvinsoncass.com or at the door the evening of the event. The ticket price includes two drinks, food and live entertainment. Presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, Sparkles and Spurs will feature live performances by Michigan's Top country artists Julianne and The Rogues, Nashville recording artist David Shelby and The Home Wreckers and guitarist Graham Robertson. Alvin's on Cass is located at 5756 Cass Avenue, at the corner of Palmer, in Detroit. Those who are unable to attend the event but would like to make a donation can do so by sending a check to "Uncle Wally's Benefit Fund", TCF Bank, 24276 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. For more information on the fundraiser, visit the event's Facebook page at Sparkles and Spurs: A Benefit for Wally Smits.
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Living Proof Live with Beth Moore (Religious/Spiritual)
Women from the tri-county area will gather on Saturday, September 18th to spend time hearing from Beth Moore, author of "Breaking Free" and "Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman" at the Living Proof Live event from 10 am - 5 pm at Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Rd, Detroit 48236. Tickets are $12.00 and available online at www.gracewired.com/women or by calling 313.882.3000.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
2010 Funky Ferndale Fine Art Show (Art & Craft Show)
Enjoy the 2010 Funky Ferndale Art Fair Fri, Sept. 17 - Sunday, Sept. 19th along Nine Mile from Woodward to Planavon. More than 120 artists from 22 states will display their works for sale. There is a kids and community events as well.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Strut'n Your Mutt, charity dog walk (Animal Rescue Event Fundraiser)
Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Millpond Park, Saline Mi.
“Strut’n Your Mutt” Charity Dog EventSaturday, September 18, 9am to 2pm at Millpond Park in Saline. The Saline K9 Crusaders will be hosting their 2nd annual "Strut'n Your Mutt" charity dog walk / event . All donations help support local animal shelters. This dog lovers day will feature a group dog walk, K9 costume contest, agility course, retriever / tracking demonstrations, therapy dog instructions, pet vendors, dog trainers micro-chipping, prizes, dogs available for adoption and more. Our goal is to raise money for a local animal shelter, to help care for dogs and cats that are victims of the national economy, So come down and Strut Your Mutt to help a great cause. If you are interested in becoming donor, vender or demonstration preformed, please contact us at (info@k9crusaders.org) All proceeds this year will go to "Friends Of Michigan Animal Rescue". (www.FMAR1.com)
Orion Senior Center Classic Car Show/Community Event (Cat Show)
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM
Location: Golling BuickGMC 1491 S. Lapeer Rd LAke OrionMichigan
The Orion Senior Center along with Golling BuickGMC is Sponsoring it's annaul classic acr show/community event. This years event looks to be better than last year when we had over 500 classic cars,60 area businesses and community groups as well as over 4000 people attending. This is a free event for everyone. Over 100 trophies are given out to the classic car participants. we have a Kiddies Area with clowns,face painting, bounce house, gymnastics mats and much more. We have Culvers serving their great butter burgers,Chicago Pizza serving great pizza and Buffalo Wild Wings serving the best wings in town. This year we will have the Teen Angels and Elivis performing live just for you.As you can see this will be a great day so come out and join us.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Grand Opening of the Great Lakes Artisan Village (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Location: Great Lakes Crossing, Auburn Hills
The Artisan Village is a permanent retail location in the entertainment district of the fabulous and largest destination mall in all of Michigan, Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills. The Artisan Village provides a unique quality venue to showcase the talents of these exceptional artists who share a single passion: to bring you the best Michigan has to offer in metal and woodworking, painting and sculpture, literature and glass blowing, as well as an array of pottery, basket weaving, floral designs and exquisite jewelry to name but a few categories. There is much more here than what just meets the eye. All the work in the store is produced right here in the great state of Michigan. Many other delicious surprises await discovery at The Artisan Village where there truly is something for every taste! We hope that the Artisan Village truly will become a popular destination for art lovers of all ages.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Little Red Riding Hood (Theatre performance)
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
Location: The Northville Marquis Theatre
This story is about a girl named Little Red Riding Hood, who one day travels alone through the woods on her way to Grandma's house. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, Grandma strangely resembles a wolf! Come see this fun, not scary musical with lots of singing and dancing.
The School Spirit Dance (Dance)
Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Heart of the Shepherd Church
A dance for students 9th grade and up featuring swing dance instruction and music with DJ Sam Johnson, will take place on Saturday, September 18th, 2010 from 7 - 11 pm at Heart of the Shepherd Lutheran Church, 228 North Burkhart Road, Howell, MI 48843. Come dressed in your school colors and bring school items for the school spirit decoration contest. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is $5 per person at the door. All proceeds benefit The Dance Project, a non-profit group with a mission of "changing the culture by promoting positive dancing" to area schools. For more information, contact Jamie Nicholson, 248-210-9409, thedanceproject@live.com, or visit www.TheDanceProject.info.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
St. Hyacinth School Reunion (class reunions)
Saint Hyacinth Grade School and Commercial High School will be having a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 19th at 11 am. This is a commemoriation of the 20th Anniversary of the school's closing. Mass at 11 am, school open house, snacks and refreshments. Meet old classmates and enjoy the day. For information call the rectory at 313.922.1507.
Electronics Swap Meet in Adrian, MI (Organizations)
The Adrian Amateur Radio Club is hosting its annual electronics swap meet from 8 am - 1 pm Sunday, Sept. 19th at the Lenawee County Fair Grounds, 602 N. Dean St, Adrian, MI. Consumer Electronics, amateur radio equipment and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Licensing exam sessions will be conducted. More for information: www.adrianhamfest.com or call 517.902.4139.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
2010 Funky Ferndale Fine Art Show (Art & Craft Show)
Enjoy the 2010 Funky Ferndale Art Fair Fri, Sept. 17 - Sunday, Sept. 19th along Nine Mile from Woodward to Planavon. More than 120 artists from 22 states will display their works for sale. There is a kids and community events as well.
AIDS Walk Detroit (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Royal Farmer's Market
Come walk with us! Join us on September 19, 2010 at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market. Gather your friends, family, co-workers and pets and join the more than 5,000 participants in our annual AIDS Walk.If you cannot do the actual 5K/3.1 mile walk, come join us as a volunteer. There will be plenty to do before the walk starts; enjoy goodies provided by our corporate sponsors; listen to the tunes spun by AMP Radio 98.7; view the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. Water stations and medical assistance will be provided on the Walk route. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., The NAMES Project Memorial Quilt opening at 10:30 a.m., Opening Ceremonies at 11 a.m., and AIDS Walk Detroit begins at 11:30 a.m. You can register or donate on-line and form teams at http://www.aidswalkdetroit.org
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
KidZone: A Family Experience (Family and Kids)
Time: 10:10 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: New Lothrop Community Life Center, 7406 S. Saginaw St., New Lothrop, MI 48460
Dozens of volunteers will come together October 12 in New Lothrop to create a unique family experience for area communities.Launching Sunday, October 12, at 10:10 a.m., KidZone fuses together music, dance, games and drama for a high-energy experience designed to keep both children and parents engaged—all while teaching key values and morals.KidZone will take place every Sunday from 10:10 a.m. to noon in the New Lothrop Community Life Center, located at 7406 S. Saginaw Street in New Lothrop, MI.For more information, visit http://www.kidzonefamily.com or call 810.638.ZONE.
Little Red Riding Hood (Theatre performance)
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
Location: The Northville Marquis Theatre
This story is about a girl named Little Red Riding Hood, who one day travels alone through the woods on her way to Grandma's house. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, Grandma strangely resembles a wolf! Come see this fun, not scary musical with lots of singing and dancing.
The Anton Art Center (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Mt. Clemens, MI
Over 30 Food & Drink Stions / Live Auction / Silent Auction/ Art & Cash Raffle. For more information click on www.theartcenter.org
Toasted Oak Grill & Market Sunday BBQ Suppers (Food)
Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Toasted Oak Grill & Market, 27790 Novi Road, Novi
Toasted Oak Grill & Market will hold family-style Sunday Barbeque Suppers starting on Sunday, July 11. Available for dinner service only, guests can enjoy seasonal barbeque fare from 5:30-9 p.m. every Sunday night. The cost for the barbeque is $20 per person. No reservations are needed. For more information about the Sunday Barbeque Supper, please call 248-277-6000.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Fund (Charity Fundraiser)
20th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Wayne County Sheriff's Youth and Senior Funds is Monday, Sept. 20th at Warren Valley Golf Course, 26166 W. Warren Ave, Dearborn Hts., MI. 48127. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Shotgun start at 10 am. For information and registration call 1.800.639.5910.
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
ESD Eggs & Energy (Business)
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, MI 48076
Eggs & Energy is a bi-monthly breakfast series organized by The Engineering Society of Detroit designed to keep the conversation going about this lucrative sector. The breakfast will feature expert speakers who will address topics such as alternative energy, renewables, policy and regulation, and much more. The kick off breakfast will feature the following presenters:• Mujeeb Ijaz, Systems Energy Solutions Group Manager, A123 Systems• US Congressman Gary Peters (Invited)
10 Annual NABA Fund National Procurement & Golf Outing Networking Event (fundraiser) (Business)
Time: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Location: Marriott Hotel (Renaissance Center), Detroit, MI and Western Golf & Country Club, Redford, MI
The Native American Business Alliance Fund will be hosting its 10th Annual Procurement Conference & Golf Outing Networking Event (fundraiser) on September 20th & 21st, 2010 at the Marriott Hotel (Renaissance Center), Detroit, Michigan. Special features include networking, workshops, Trade Show, member-to-member time and a golf outing to network and Native American Cultural Presentations of Dancers, Drummers, and a talented and famous Hoop Dancer from Toronto, Canada. Join us for this unique event. Contact us at (248) 988-9344
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
10 Annual NABA Fund National Procurement & Golf Outing Networking Event (fundraiser) (Business)
Time: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Location: Marriott Hotel (Renaissance Center), Detroit, MI and Western Golf & Country Club, Redford, MI
The Native American Business Alliance Fund will be hosting its 10th Annual Procurement Conference & Golf Outing Networking Event (fundraiser) on September 20th & 21st, 2010 at the Marriott Hotel (Renaissance Center), Detroit, Michigan. Special features include networking, workshops, Trade Show, member-to-member time and a golf outing to network and Native American Cultural Presentations of Dancers, Drummers, and a talented and famous Hoop Dancer from Toronto, Canada. Join us for this unique event. Contact us at (248) 988-9344
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Preparing Your Home to Sell Quickly & Profitably - Session 2 (Class/Workshop)
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Birmingham Community House
In today's real estate market, your home's condition and the buyer's vision of your home are just as important as location and price. This class will include 18 topics designed to help you determine if your home is ready to sell!
Addiction 101 (Class/Workshop)
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
"Addiction 101" will be presented by James Balmer; President, Dawn Farm. This program will examine the dynamics of drinking and drug use, review addiction as a brain disease and describe the process of recovery from chemical dependency. Participants will learn how individuals experience drinking and drug use, gain an understanding of the basic process and diagnosis of addiction, gain a basic understanding of how the brain functions in an addict, and become familiar with the tools utilized to treat addiction. Part of the Dawn Farm Education Series. Free, anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome! For information, please contact Matt Statman, BSW, CAC-R, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725 or info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Celebrate Michigan Expo (Business)
Location: Atheneum Suite Hotel
Michigan is emerging. Our state is reinventing itself and it’s workforce-just as we have before. We are on the cusp of greatness. Our workforce is pushing for this, our business sector is pushing for this, and our public servants are pushing for this. Celebrate Michigan Expo has identified Michigan 2.0 and has brought together the resources to help make that change.The day will begin with a welcome message and highlight all the opportunities available. Resources have been line up to help with whatever stage your company is - whether you are a small business owner, entrepreneur, student, or part of a corporation.Founded by MichiganMall.com three years ago, Celebrate Michigan Expo has become recognized for its efforts in bringing together Michigan based businesses, both large and small, from all industries, for the opportunity to build beneficial business relationships.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Wednesday Morning Storytime (Kids)
Time: 10:00 AM to 10:25 AM
Location: Barnes & Noble Allen Park
Barnes & Noble of Allen Park hosts storytime for children ages 2-5 featuring stories, songs and more to entertain little wigglers. Visit the "Stores & Events Locator" on the website for specific stories and themes each week. Store phone, (313) 271-0688.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
"Greatest Generation" Singles Apped Date and Dance (Singles Event)
Location: Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 16703 Fort St Southgate
If you are of the 'baby boom' generation, enjoy an evening of speed dating and dancing. Tickets $15 (includes free drink and snack), available by phone (734-285-2210) or at the door. Sponsored by The Crystal Gardens and by Detroit Hour Magazine.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Detroit job Fair (Job Fairs)
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Holiday Inn Southgate (Detroit South), 17201 Northline Road
Meet face-to-face with top employers at the DetroitHires Job Fair! Attendance is free for job seekers! Register at www.DetroitHires.com and you will receive the company list and our online job fair guide. Free RESUME REVIEWS will be available at the event from our two local career experts. See you at the job fair!Thursday, September 2311:00 AM to 2:00 PMHoliday Inn Southgate (Detroit South)17201 Northline RoadDetroitPrice: FREEPhone: (877) 561-5627Age Suitability: 18 and up
THE DETROIT SEAFOOD MARKET OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC ON THURSDAY, JULY 29 (Food)
Time: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Location: Detroit Seafood Market
The Detroit Seafood Market (1435 Randolph Street, Detroit, Mich.), and PV Lounge, will open to the public on Thursday, July 29. The new restaurant, which occupies the space of the former Detroit Fish Market @ Paradise Valley, is owned in a partnership between Kenny Akinwale and Executive Chef Leonardo Vulagi.
The 19th Annual Art Party (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Mt. Clemens, MI
Tickets / $50 by September 19 & $60 after 9/19/2010 and at the doorOver 30 Food & Drink Stations / Live Auction / Silent Auction / Art & Cash Raffle
Friday, September 24, 2010
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Clinton Township Festival of the Senses (Art & Craft Show)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 40700 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township
More than 125 Michigan-based artists on the grounds of the Civic Center. Entertainment venues and food from area restaurants will add to the fun.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
The Friends of Oakland Family Services Invite you to "A Night with the Big Band" (non-profit fundraiser)
Time: 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Location: Townsend Hotel, Birmingham
Be prepared to dine and don't forget to shine your dancing shoes. The Jerry Fenby Band will provide "Big Band" beats, while the Arthur Murray Dance Studio promises to tempt your feet. A mini live auction makes the night complete. Please help us celebrate the exemplary work of Oakland Family Services and support an agency dedicated to bringing hope and healing to children and families in our community. Tickets are $185 per person for Patrons, $300 per person for Benefactors. Reservations/questions should be directed to Mary Simonelli at (248) 858 - 7766 ext. 222.
Rockin' at the Roostertail (Benefit Fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: Roostertail, Detroit
8:00pm - midnightDetroit's treasure Thornetta Davis and 80's cover band Category 5 will rock the Roostertail during this charity benefit to raise money for the Forgotten Harvest and the Samaritan House.Tickets are $55 and include high-end appetizers, beer and wine. Cash bar available for mixed drinks. To buy tickets go to: www.rockin4hunger.comAdvance sale tickets only. No tickets sold at the door.Silent auction with great items, and a photo booth to capture the moment.
Rockin’ at the Roostertail 2010 (Charity Fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: The Roostertail is located at 100 Marquette Drive, Detroit, MI 48214-3697
Rockin’ at the Roostertail, with a semi-casual dress code, is only $55 per ticket and includes live entertainment, high-end appetizers, beer and wine. A cash bar will be available for mixed drinks. September 24, 8 p.m. to midnight at the fabulous Roostertail, Detroit’s own Thornetta Davis, winner of the 2010 Detroit Music Awards Blues/R&B Vocalist of the Year, and rock band Category 5 will rock the house at this year’s “Rockin’ at the Roostertail.” To buy tickets go to: www.rockin4hunger.com. Proceeds benefit Forgotten Harvest & Samaritan House.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Walk of Remembrance (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
Time: 8:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Location: Madonna University
Join us on a Walk of Remembrance as we walk to honor those we love and those we've lost. Walk the picturesque 2.3 mile route, receive an event t-shirt and paint a rock for the memory garden. Registration is $20 for adults, $5 for children between the ages 6-12 and free for those 5 and under. The proceeds will go towards Angela Hospice programs. Registration is 8 a.m. and the opening ceremony is at 9 a.m. on September 25th.
MADD's 5K Family Fun Walk Detroit/Troy (CHARITY RUN/WALK)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Troy Civic Complex 500 West Big Beaver Road
Walk like MADD is a 5K (3.1 miles) non-competitive walk for anyone committed to keeping our communities safe and eliminating drunk driving! It is MADD Southeast Michigan's largest fund-raising and awareness event and has no registration fee. Walkers are asked to fundraise with all monies raised used to help provide MADD free victim services, programs and education focused on MADD's mission to eliminate drunk driving, help the victims and families, and prevent underage drinking. Everyone is welcome to come as an individual walker or form a team of two or more people! The ceremonies begin at 9:00 AM and the walk starts at 9:30 AM sharp. Join us for fun activities, food and more! The walk festival area is at the corner of Livernois and Town Center Drive at the Troy Civic Center complex.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Rochester Area Heritage Festival (Cultural)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Rochester College Avon/Rochester Road
The Rochester Area Heritage Festival has been an annual celebration for the past 33 years. This family-friendly festival was created to commemorate the past, present and future of our region. All proceeds from the festival go to fund the festival and to the many nonprofit and civic organizations improving the quality of life. Teaching the history through historic exhibits and the need to participant in our democracy are all held at the two day event Heritage Festival
Rochester Area Heritage Festival (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Rochester, MI
The greater Rochester community gathers to celebrate its rich and unique heritage at the Rochester Area Heritage Festival. The festival will celebrate its 33rd anniversary on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at a new location, Rochester College. The dates and location have changed to encourage broader audience participation, especially by children, youth and college students. The festival will showcase a historic location adjacent to the Clinton River with activities for all ages: a pioneer homestead, Native American music, petting farm, wagon rides, duck race, hikes, sidewalk art contest, kayaking, food, live music, arts and crafts and much more. Admission and parking are free.
Grand Opening of the Great Lakes Artisan Village (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Location: Great Lakes Crossing, Auburn Hills
The Artisan Village is a permanent retail location in the entertainment district of the fabulous and largest destination mall in all of Michigan, Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills. The Artisan Village provides a unique quality venue to showcase the talents of these exceptional artists who share a single passion: to bring you the best Michigan has to offer in metal and woodworking, painting and sculpture, literature and glass blowing, as well as an array of pottery, basket weaving, floral designs and exquisite jewelry to name but a few categories. There is much more here than what just meets the eye. All the work in the store is produced right here in the great state of Michigan. Many other delicious surprises await discovery at The Artisan Village where there truly is something for every taste! We hope that the Artisan Village truly will become a popular destination for art lovers of all ages.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Clinton Township Festival of the Senses (Art & Craft Show)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 40700 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township
More than 125 Michigan-based artists on the grounds of the Civic Center. Entertainment venues and food from area restaurants will add to the fun.
Little Red Riding Hood (Theatre performance)
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
Location: The Northville Marquis Theatre
This story is about a girl named Little Red Riding Hood, who one day travels alone through the woods on her way to Grandma's house. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, Grandma strangely resembles a wolf! Come see this fun, not scary musical with lots of singing and dancing.
CRUSH Somerset Collection (Benefit Fundraiser)
Time: 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM
Location: The Rotunda at Somerset Collection – South
CRUSH Somerset Collection will bring together aficionados of fine food and great wine in a first-class setting to benefit Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, a statewide agency helping Michigan families cope with leukemia, lymphoma and related blood disorders.Special guests will include Honorary Chair, Detroit Pistons player Jonas Jerebko; Honorary Family Vineyard, The Darioush Winery of Napa, Calif.; Honorary Executive Chef, Debbie Gold, Executive Chef, restaurateur and BRAVO TV personality; Honorary Master Pastry Chef, Jacquy Pfeiffer, Master Pastry Chef, Master of Chocolate and BRAVO TV personality; and Honorary Master Sommelier, Andrea Immer Robinson, Master Sommelier, author and Food Network TV personality.Tickets for CRUSH Somerset Collection are $250 per person for general admission, and $350 per person for patron admission, which includes a Varnum Law Dom Perignon Champagne Reception at Brooks Brothers prior to the event.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Answers (Conference)
Location: Merriman Road Baptist Chuch, 2055 Merriman Rd. Garden city Mi
Come here Dr. Terry Mortenson a PhD in Geology speak on Dinosaurs, Noah's Flood and the Origin of the Species. Get your answers to your most pressing questions
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Rochester Area Heritage Festival (Cultural)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Rochester College Avon/Rochester Road
The Rochester Area Heritage Festival has been an annual celebration for the past 33 years. This family-friendly festival was created to commemorate the past, present and future of our region. All proceeds from the festival go to fund the festival and to the many nonprofit and civic organizations improving the quality of life. Teaching the history through historic exhibits and the need to participant in our democracy are all held at the two day event Heritage Festival
Rochester Area Heritage Festival (Festivals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Rochester, MI
The greater Rochester community gathers to celebrate its rich and unique heritage at the Rochester Area Heritage Festival. The festival will celebrate its 33rd anniversary on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at a new location, Rochester College. The dates and location have changed to encourage broader audience participation, especially by children, youth and college students. The festival will showcase a historic location adjacent to the Clinton River with activities for all ages: a pioneer homestead, Native American music, petting farm, wagon rides, duck race, hikes, sidewalk art contest, kayaking, food, live music, arts and crafts and much more. Admission and parking are free.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
KidZone: A Family Experience (Family and Kids)
Time: 10:10 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: New Lothrop Community Life Center, 7406 S. Saginaw St., New Lothrop, MI 48460
Dozens of volunteers will come together October 12 in New Lothrop to create a unique family experience for area communities.Launching Sunday, October 12, at 10:10 a.m., KidZone fuses together music, dance, games and drama for a high-energy experience designed to keep both children and parents engaged—all while teaching key values and morals.KidZone will take place every Sunday from 10:10 a.m. to noon in the New Lothrop Community Life Center, located at 7406 S. Saginaw Street in New Lothrop, MI.For more information, visit http://www.kidzonefamily.com or call 810.638.ZONE.
Culinary Extravaganza (Education Fundraiser)
Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Schoolcraft College-Livonia
The Schoolcraft College Foundation is delighted to host Culinary Extravaganza, a celebration of fine food that brings together students, food professionals and the southeastern Michigan community. Guests will have the opportunity to sample some of the finest culinary delicacies from the most notable restaurants, pastry shops and beverage vindors in the metropolitan Detroit area. Culinary Extravaganza is a delightful way to spend a Sunday afternoon while helping Schoolcraft College students succeed.
Little Red Riding Hood (Theatre performance)
Time: 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
Location: The Northville Marquis Theatre
This story is about a girl named Little Red Riding Hood, who one day travels alone through the woods on her way to Grandma's house. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, Grandma strangely resembles a wolf! Come see this fun, not scary musical with lots of singing and dancing.
Toasted Oak Grill & Market Sunday BBQ Suppers (Food)
Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Toasted Oak Grill & Market, 27790 Novi Road, Novi
Toasted Oak Grill & Market will hold family-style Sunday Barbeque Suppers starting on Sunday, July 11. Available for dinner service only, guests can enjoy seasonal barbeque fare from 5:30-9 p.m. every Sunday night. The cost for the barbeque is $20 per person. No reservations are needed. For more information about the Sunday Barbeque Supper, please call 248-277-6000.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
Answers (Conference)
Location: Merriman Road Baptist Chuch, 2055 Merriman Rd. Garden city Mi
Come here Dr. Terry Mortenson a PhD in Geology speak on Dinosaurs, Noah's Flood and the Origin of the Species. Get your answers to your most pressing questions
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
MOMS Club of Grand Blanc East (Family and Kids)
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Grand Blanc
MOMS Club® of Grand Blanc – East is holding their annual membership drive on Monday, September 27th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The membership drive will be held at St. Christopher’s Church, 9020 S. Saginaw Rd., Grand Blanc. There will be food, games, prizes and more. The membership drive is open to all moms and their children living on the east side of Saginaw Street in Grand Blanc.To receive more information about the membership drive and/or monthly meetings please contact the Membership Vice President via email: morinkarine@ymail.com You may also find out more about MOMS Club® of Grand Blanc – East by visiting the website: http://momsclubofgrandblanceast.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Art Van Fall Design Classes (Class/Workshop)
Time: 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Location: Warren, Novi, Grand Rapids & Royal Oak
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, OCTOBER 5 & 12 - WARREN (14 MILE) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, OCTOBER 6 & 13 - NOVI THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 7 & 14 - GRAND RAPIDS & ROYAL OAK Classes start at 6:30 pm Art Van is partnering with House Beautiful Magazine and Broyhill Furniture to bring you exciting, new design classes. Week 1: "Getting Started: The Elements of Design" Week 2: "Room by Room: Design Solutions", Week 3: "Fabrics and Finishes: Design Details". Guests who attend all three classes will receive a gift from House Beautiful which includes four separate books on design tips, ideas and techniques as well as a one year subscription to the magazine all in a leatherette tray. Space is limited, so sign up today. Refreshments served, materials provided. To register for the complimentary classes, call 888-619-2199.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
For Family and Friends: How to Support Recovery and Not Support Addiction (Class/Workshop)
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
"For Family and Friends: How to Support Recovery and Not Support Addiction" will be presented by Ronald E. Harrison.. When pleading, threatening, encouraging, manipulating, and shaming have not worked - what does work when confronted with a loved one's addiction? What does not work? What can others do to help? What does not help? What role does an individual play in supporting another person’s recovery process? These and other questions will be addressed in order to assist participants to find effective methods to successfully support another person's recovery and avoid enabling another person’s addiction. Part of the Dawn Farm Education Series. Free, anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome! For information, please contact Matt Statman, BSW, CAC-R, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725 or info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.
For Family and Friends: How to Support Recovery and Not Support AddictionFor Family and Friends: How to Support Recovery and Not Support Addiction (Class/Workshop)
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
"For Family and Friends: How to Support Recovery and Not Support Addiction" will be presented by Ronald E. Harrison.. When pleading, threatening, encouraging, manipulating, and shaming have not worked - what does work when confronted with a loved one's addiction? What does not work? What can others do to help? What does not help? What role does an individual play in supporting another person’s recovery process? These and other questions will be addressed in order to assist participants to find effective methods to successfully support another person's recovery and avoid enabling another person’s addiction. Part of the Dawn Farm Education Series. Free, anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome! For information, please contact Matt Statman, BSW, CAC-R, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725 or info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Art Van Fall Design Classes (Class/Workshop)
Time: 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Location: Warren, Novi, Grand Rapids & Royal Oak
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, OCTOBER 5 & 12 - WARREN (14 MILE) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, OCTOBER 6 & 13 - NOVI THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 7 & 14 - GRAND RAPIDS & ROYAL OAK Classes start at 6:30 pm Art Van is partnering with House Beautiful Magazine and Broyhill Furniture to bring you exciting, new design classes. Week 1: "Getting Started: The Elements of Design" Week 2: "Room by Room: Design Solutions", Week 3: "Fabrics and Finishes: Design Details". Guests who attend all three classes will receive a gift from House Beautiful which includes four separate books on design tips, ideas and techniques as well as a one year subscription to the magazine all in a leatherette tray. Space is limited, so sign up today. Refreshments served, materials provided. To register for the complimentary classes, call 888-619-2199.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Wednesday Morning Storytime (Kids)
Time: 10:00 AM to 10:25 AM
Location: Barnes & Noble Allen Park
Barnes & Noble of Allen Park hosts storytime for children ages 2-5 featuring stories, songs and more to entertain little wigglers. Visit the "Stores & Events Locator" on the website for specific stories and themes each week. Store phone, (313) 271-0688.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Brain injury study at Henry Ford Hospital (Health)
Every year more than 1 million children and adults suffer a serious brain injury resulting in disability and even death. Henry Ford Hospital is part of a national research study to test the effectiveness of the hormone progesterone to treat brain injuries. Patients will be enrolled after taken to the hospital. For more information visit www.detroitprotect.org
"Friedreichs Ataxia" and other neuromuscular diseases Discussed in DVD (Health)
My name is Kerry Westfall. I have spent YEARS developing health strategies for myself as well as others. Last year I finished a DVD which is a compilation of everything i've learned directly from three doctors, my personal trainer and myself. The interesting part is that I use a wheelchair and have a rare neuromuscular disease called "Friedreichs Ataxia". My dream is to share this with the world, as this DVD is very inspirational, motivational and best of all, extremely informative. The main point of this DVD is to benefit medical research which aims to cure "Friedreichs Ataxia" as well as other neuromuscular diseases. Thus, I started the 501(C)(3) charity "Westfall Foundation" of which all income from DVD sales is used for research grants.My goal is to raise 1 billion dollars for medical research, I have recently partnered with amazon.com to help realize my goal.The DVD site is http://www.committoyourhealth.org
Move from Nursing Home to Home (Senior Legal and Health Care Planning)
Do you know someone in a nursing facility who wants to go home? If so, the NFT program provides support to help nursing home residents live independently in the community. In out-Wayne Cnty, NFT is offered by the Senior Alliance, an area on aging. To contact them cal 800.677.1116.
"Greatest Generation" Singles Apped Date and Dance (Singles Event)
Location: Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, 16703 Fort St Southgate
If you are of the 'baby boom' generation, enjoy an evening of speed dating and dancing. Tickets $15 (includes free drink and snack), available by phone (734-285-2210) or at the door. Sponsored by The Crystal Gardens and by Detroit Hour Magazine.
Tom Phardel Art Exhibit at Pewabic Pottery (Artist Demonstration)
Meet Tom Phardel at the opening reception for his "Closing the Circle" exhibit on Sept. 10th from 6-8 pm. It's free and open to the public at the Pewabic Pottery, 10125 East Jefferson, Detroit, 48214. For information www.pewabic.org or call 313.822.0954. The exhibit will run at Pewabic through Oct. 31st.
Seniors looking for fun, look to Parkside Pioneers (Senior Specials)
Enjoy senior fun activities in a safe and caring environment. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, workshops on health, nutrition and exercise, skilled personal care, field trips, caregiver respite and more. For information in Wayne County call Elaine Taverna 734.722.6035 (etaverna@comlivserv.com) or in Taylor call Helene Slaven at 313.295.0279 or nonahelene@sbcglobal.net.
Macomb County Master Gardening Series (Educational Session)
Macomb MSUE MG Fall Program will be held Tuesday evenings, August 17- October 26, 2010 6 to 10:00pm. Registration packets available by contacting us at 586-469-6440 or email goeddek2@msu.edu
Funky Fresh Fashion Show to benefit MINDS (Charity Fundraiser)
Enjoy the Funky Fresh Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 7th at the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St, Detroit. Tickets $100. Call Yvonne Blackmond at 248.644.8003 or visit www.mindsprogram.org.
Master Composter Program in Macomb County (Educational)
MSU Extension (MSUE) is offering a six-week Master Composter course on Thursdays, October 7 through November 11, 2010, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township. The course is $45, which includes 15 hours of instruction by MSU staff and local compost professionals and the Master Composter resource notebook. Fifteen hours of volunteer service are required to receive certification as a Master Composter. For more information or to request a registration form, call the MSUE office at 586-469-6440. Registration deadline is September 30th.The Master Composter course covers:• Bin and site selection • Composting basics• Composting systems • Equipment • Michigan legislation and local ordinances• Volunteer opportunities• Worm composting• Yard waste reduction
Intergenerational Computer Classes for the Blind Team Senior Citizens and Children (Educational)
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired (GDABVI) and Michigan-based Maria Madeline Project, Inc., are re-working an already successful intergenerational computer training program to benefit senior citizens and children with severe vision loss. ExperienceSeniorPower (ESP) teams children and senior citizens for intergenerational computer learning and helps build adoptive grandparent relationships, while teaching basic and intermediate computer lessons necessary for success in today’s technology driven economy. ESP, the product of Maria Madeline Project, Inc., is in its 11th year. ESP was funded by Congress in 2005 for use in six states. Now in 2010 for the first time, ESP will be available for the blind and visually impaired.ACT (Accessible Computer Training) is a computer training class sponsored by GDABVI to teach those with severe vision loss basic computer skills using accessible software. ACT utilizes peer training as a tool for reaching seniors who are blind and with low vision. GDABVI and ExperienceSeniorPower share a vision of helping senior citizens use computers for both leisure and employment to maintain independence and a quality of life mandated by computer access in today’s society. The initiative will be introduced this spring at the Michigan Association of Education and Rehabilitation (MAER) conference on April 28-29, 2010 and demonstrated again at the Visions 2010 Conference in Ann Arbor in May. Enrollment for this program will begin this spring at GDABVI. To enroll, or for more information you can contact Cathy McAdam ACT program director (313 563-1412).
Art Van Fall Design Classes (Class/Workshop)
Time: 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Location: Warren, Novi, Grand Rapids & Royal Oak
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, OCTOBER 5 & 12 - WARREN (14 MILE) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, OCTOBER 6 & 13 - NOVI THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, OCTOBER 7 & 14 - GRAND RAPIDS & ROYAL OAK Classes start at 6:30 pm Art Van is partnering with House Beautiful Magazine and Broyhill Furniture to bring you exciting, new design classes. Week 1: "Getting Started: The Elements of Design" Week 2: "Room by Room: Design Solutions", Week 3: "Fabrics and Finishes: Design Details". Guests who attend all three classes will receive a gift from House Beautiful which includes four separate books on design tips, ideas and techniques as well as a one year subscription to the magazine all in a leatherette tray. Space is limited, so sign up today. Refreshments served, materials provided. To register for the complimentary classes, call 888-619-2199.
Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: A New Eden (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens
The work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly will be the subject of a large-scale outdoor exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Monumental glass sculptures will be sited in 15 locations as diverse as the English Perennial Garden, Woodland Shade Garden, Children’s Garden, and Sculpture Park as well as several wetland areas and the great lawn fronting the landmark Tropical Conservatory. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites.
“Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction" exhibit (Exhibits)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills unveils new exhibit, the North American premiere of “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction,” with a grand opening at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2010. Exhibit will be open to the public Aug. 30 and run through Nov. 29.The exhibit will feature elaborate computer-aided-design (CAD) reconstructions of 14 synagogues destroyed during Kristallnacht, or “night of broken glass,” in November 1938.Exhibit was created by students at Darmstadt University of Technology in Germany, led by two professors.The Holocaust Center is at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. The exhibit can be visited Sunday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.); and Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (last admission at 1:30 p.m.). The museum is closed on Saturdays. Call 248-553-2400.
Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!
THE DETROIT SEAFOOD MARKET OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC ON THURSDAY, JULY 29 (Food)
Time: 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Location: Detroit Seafood Market
The Detroit Seafood Market (1435 Randolph Street, Detroit, Mich.), and PV Lounge, will open to the public on Thursday, July 29. The new restaurant, which occupies the space of the former Detroit Fish Market @ Paradise Valley, is owned in a partnership between Kenny Akinwale and Executive Chef Leonardo Vulagi.
Cottage Auxiliary Kitchen Tour (House Tour)
Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Grosse Pointes
Tour eight fabulously removated kitchens in eight homes throughout the Grosse Pointes. Preview party & strolling dinner 4-8 p.m., Sat., Sept. 25, includes tour of kitchens, tickets $35. Kitchen Tour only is noon -4 p.m., Sun., Sept. 26, tickets $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Proceeds benefit Henry Ford Medical Center - Cottage patient programs and services.
9th Annual PBS Premiere Night (fund raiser)
Time: 6:00 PMLocation: Detroit Athletic Club
In celebration of the 2010 fall line-up and to honor four Southeastern Michigan community leaders, Detroit Public Television will host its 9th Annual Preiere Night gala on Thursday, September 30. Held at the Detroit Athletic Club, the event will begin at 6 p.m.Guests of Premiere Night will enjoy an elegant evening of cocktails, hors d’oeurves, dinner, live and silent auctions and the presentation of DPTV’s dedicated community leader awards.Patron tickets are $250 each. Benefactor tickets, which include dinner at the historic Bloomfield Hills home of event co-chairs Bobbi and Stephen Polk on September 22, are $400 each. To buy tickets, make a sponsorship, purchase advertising or donate a unique auction item, visit dptv.org or contact Sarah Kittle at 248-305-3774 or skittle@dptv.org.
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