Community Events

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Rock-N-Roll Classics For Earthquake Relief
WCSX’s Doug Podell will host "Rock-N-Roll Classics For Earthquake Relief," featuring Michigan's top tribute shows The BackBeats (Beatles classics) and Echoes Of Pink Floyd. 7:30 PM, Friday, October 8, Macomb Center For The Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road at Hall Road (M-59), Clinton Township, on Macomb Community College's Center Campus. ...
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Growing Connections Conference and Organic Harvest Festival
Healthy Traditions Network presents its 10th annual Growing Connections Conference and Organic Harvest Festival, Sunday September 19, in Birmingham, 725 S. Adams, 9am to 6pm. Featured speakers include Jordan Rubin, Dr. David Brownstein, Dr. Rick Ng, Dr. Sue McCreadie and many others. All day classes are only $45 pre-registered, over ...
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Saint Clair Shores Green Fair in the Park
The Saint Clair Shores 2010 Green Fair in the Park is Saturday, September 25, 10am-6pm, at the Saint Clair Shores Veterans' Memorial Park, Masonic and Jefferson. The Green Fair brings together green businesses, green organizations, and conventional businesses utilizing green business practices or promoting green living to embrace the trend ...
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Rock-N-Roll Classics For Earthquake Relief
BetterWorld Happenings presents "Rock-N-Roll Classics For Earthquake Relief," 7:30 pm, Friday, October 8, at the Macomb Center For The Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Rd. at Hall Road (M-59), Clinton Township. Enjoy Beatles and Pink Floyd masterworks performed by Michigan's top tribute shows, The BackBeats and Echoes of Pink Floyd. A ...
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Rockin’ at the Roostertail for Forgotten Harvest and Samaritan House
Rockin’ at the Roostertail 2010; Friday, September 24, 8:00pm-Midnight. Thornetta Davis and Category 5 rocks this benefit fundraiser for Forgotten Harvest and Samaritan House. The money raised helps more than 500,000 people living below the poverty line in Southeast Michigan. Tickets are $55 and includes high-end appetizers, beer and wine. ...
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9-11 Memorial Run
9-11 Memorial Run The Original 9-11 Memorial Run presents the 10th Annual 9-11 Memorial Charity Run to benefit our troops, Sunday, September 5, at Centennial Park in downtown Oxford. All bikes and vehicles welcome. Proceeds donated to Operation Care Package of Michigan our troops overseas. Registration: 11:00 am-1:00 pm; return ...
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Community Homes 5th Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament
Community Homes, Inc. is hosting the 5th Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament on September 17, at Fieldstone Golf Club in Auburn Hills. Proceeds benefit the independence of adults with developmental disabilities. Sponsors are key to the Fall Classic. Sponsors gain visibility among prospective customers and professionals who participate in the ...
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Light One Candle Benefit Concert
On Thursday, September 23, Peter Yarrow and Noel Stookey of Peter, Paul, and Mary will perform at the Light One Candle Benefit Concert in memory of Mary Travers. Mary received a bone marrow transplant in 2005. Sadly she lost her battle with cancer last year. The Light One Candle Concert ...
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"Member for a Day" to Benefit March of Dimes
St. Clair River Country Club is inviting Southeast Michigan golfers to 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 ...
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5th Annual Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for Food Allerg
Join the 5th Annual Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure on Saturday, September 25 at Kensington Metropark. An Allergen Friendly CARNIVAL with strolling jugglers and a unicyclist will dazzle you before the walk. After, learn to juggle, walk the tight wire, balance ...
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Double Up Food Bucks
Bridge Card purchases at local farmers’ markets gets TWICE as many fresh fruits and veggies! When you shop at Detroit Eastern Market, Northwest Detroit Farmers’ Market, East Warren Avenue Farmers’ Market, Peaches & Greens Store and Mobile Food Truck, or the Wayne State University Farmers’ Markets, the money you spend ...
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Cell Phones For Soldiers
In support of Chevrolet’s year long campaign to raise $1 million for Cell Phones for Soldiers, Metro Detroit Chevrolet dealers have collection boxes at their dealerships where customers can donate unwanted, gently used cell phones. Once they are recycled for cash, all proceeds are used to buy prepaid calling cards ...
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Great Michigan Race to benefit Special Olympics Michigan
The inaugural Great Michigan Race to benefit Special Olympics Michigan, an event endorsed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, is Sunday, October 17 in Rochester. A 5K route sets the stage for twists and turns with every step, as 200 teams of four follow clues to 10 locations where ...
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Don't Serve Teens
The minimum drinking age has prevented an estimated 22,000 alcohol-related driving deaths — about 900 lives a year. Don’t serve alcohol to teens. It’s unsafe. It’s illegal. It’s irresponsible. This message is from the Federal Trade Commission, and 94.7 WCSX. Visit DontServeTeens.gov for more information.
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Almost Home Animal Rescue of Southfield
Almost Home Animal Rescue of Southfield is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to finding loving forever homes for abused, abandoned, and neglected animals. This is a terrible time of year for animal overpopulation and there is an urgent need for homes for kittens and puppies. We also have many wonderful ...
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JVS Women to Work Program
If you need to find employment because you have lost your source of income due to divorce, separation, widowhood, or other circumstances, JVS can help. During this difficult time, the JVS Women to Work Program will offer emotional support and help you back on your feet. You’ll receive job search ...
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Fight Global Warming
The earth has a natural balance of life, but global warming is disrupting that balance. You and your family can help fight global warming with small steps like replacing three frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. It is like taking 3.5 million cars off the road if we ...
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