Community Events

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Community Events
Shred Day Saturday, May 19 Protect yourself from cyber fraud! Comerica Bank has a few tips to remember, never click unknown links in e-mails, tweets or online posts; always type them into a web browser. Remember to change your passwords at least once a month and make them difficult to guess by using complex combinations ... More
Million T-Shirt March Against Bullying Thursday, May 17 The Easter Seals Teen Advisory Council and Parent Advisory Council will take a local stand against bullying at Clawson City Park on Elmwood between Main and Crooks on Thursday, May 17 from 5-7 p.m. This will be part of a national Million T-Shirt March designed to raise awareness about the ... More
STEPPING OUT ACROSS MICHIGAN TO CURE SCLERODERMA SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Take steps toward finding a cure for Scleroderma by walking or running on Sunday, June 24th, 2012. There is a 5k run through Pleasant Ridge, a 2 Mile Walk through the Detroit Zoo. Disney Channel’s A.N.T. Farm (Mr. Zimbaldi) and I’m In the Band (Principal Jenkins) actor Mark ... More
2012 Commuter Challenge It’s time to get out those walking shoes or pump up the tires of your bike and get in on the 2012 Commuter Challenge! You’ll help the environment while helping your company win the Business to Business Challenge. Throughout May, take an eco-friendly way to work! Biking, busing, walking, vanpooling, ... More
Fourth Annual MIU Run for the Ribbon 5K Sunday, June 17 Fourth Annual MIU Run for the Ribbon 5K Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067Sunday, June 17, 2012, 8 :00a.m. Contact: MIU Men's Health FoundationEmail: info@MIUMensHealthFoundation.orgPhone number: 586-443-4272 On Father’s Day support men’s health through the Race for the Ribbon 5K at the ... More
Kingsbury Country Day School Country Fair June 3 Kingsbury Country Day School will be having their 59th Annual Country Fair on June 3, 2012 from Noon to 5 p.m. Great fun for the whole family – Artisans & crafters, “Best Ribs” contest, inflatables, rock climbing wall, midway games, raffles, strawberry shortcake, pony rides, and more! Free Admission! 5000 ... More
Garden Party Foundation fundraising event Sunday, June 10 The Garden Party Foundation celebrates its 4th annual fundraising event from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 10 on the beautiful grounds of Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester. The event will raise money for two Michigan-based organizations, Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan and Oakland Community College’s Culinary Studies Institute. The Garden Party, ... More
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN’S KIDNEY WALK SUNDAY, MAY 20 MORE THAN 900,00 MICHIGAN ADULTS ARE LIVING WITH KIDNEY DISEASE AND MOST OF THEM DON’T KNOW IT. NATIONWIDE, THE NUMBER STANDS AT TWENTY-SIX MILLION. YOU CAN HELP BY TAKING A SHORT WALK. COME TO THE KIDNEY WALK AT THE DETROIT ZOO ON SUNDAY, MAY 20 AT 8:30 A.M. PEOPLE OF ... More
VIP MENTORING VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO MENTOR CHILDREN WHO ARE DEALING WITH SOME DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES. VIP MENTORING IS A RESULTS DRIVEN TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS IN DETROIT THAT HAS BEEN MATCHING AT- RISK YOUTH, AGES 7 TO 12, WITH RESPONSIBLE, QUALIFIED MENTORS FOR MORE THAN 35 YEARS. MAKE A TRUE DIFFERNCE IN A ... More
American Lung Association’s Fight For Air September 22 Register today and Run or Walk in the American Lung Association’s Fight For Air 5k at Belle Isle on September 22. Nearly 1 million people in Southeast Michigan suffer from some form of lung disease. More than half a million suffer from asthma. Another half million suffer from COPD, lung ... More
Craft & Vendor Classic Car Show Saturday May 19 Memorial Day Craft & Vendor Classic Car Show Saturday May 19th 11am-4pm V.F.W. Post 3323 Harris-Kehrer,1055 S. Wayne Rd,Westland, Mi 48186, Corner of Avondale & Wayne Rds Across from Town & Country Lanes Door Prizes 50/50 Raffle For inquires emailshanonseegert@gmail.com (please spell out because people will ... More
Play for PAC Friday, June 29 “Play for PAC” is the theme of the first-ever golf outing to benefit Play Place for Autistic Children. The event will take place Friday, June 29, 2012 at Sycamore Hills Golf Club, 48784 North Ave., Macomb, Mich. Check-in is at 7 a.m. with shotgun start at 8 a.m. Proceeds from ... More
Energy for Life Walkathon May 19 Join us at the annual Energy for Life Walkathon in Ann Arbor on May 19th, 2012. Go to www.energyforlifewalk.org/annarbor to start or join a team or to make a donation! We hope to see you at our Energy for Life Walkathon! IN THE UNITED STATES, ONE IN ... More
I PAGLIACCI at the Detroit Opera House May 12-20 After an absence of more than 25 years, Ruggero Leoncavallo's only successful opera I Pagliacci closes Michigan Opera Theatre's spring season. Running for five performances from May 12-20, at the Detroit Opera House, the audience favorite tells the tragic tale of the tears of a clown. The production, sung in ... More
20th Annual Spectrum Golf Classic Friday, June 22 Join your friends and colleagues on the links for a good cause, as Spectrum Human Services & Affiliated Companies host the 20th Annual Spectrum Golf Classic, Friday, June 22, 2012 from 8:30 am-6:00 pm at the Boulder Pointe Golf Club, One Champion Circle, just north of M-24 in ... More
FILL THAT BUS SATURDAY MAY 19 FILL THAT BUS JOIN YOUR COMMUNITY BUS DRIVERS & PARA PROS. HELP FEED YOUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED SATURDAY MAY 19,2012 9 A.M. TILL 4 P.M. AT YOUR LOCAL KROGERS COMMERCE/ UNION LAKE, HAGGERTY/ PONTIAC TR., PONTIAC TR./ BECK More
U-M Labadie Collection's 100th anniversary Thursday, May 17 In celebration of the U-M Labadie Collection's 100th anniversary we are hosting a talk by Professor Timothy Messer-Kruse, author of The Trial of the Haymarket Anarchists: Terrorism and Justice in the Gilded Age (2011). Time:5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Location:Hatcher Graduate Library, Gallery, Room 100, University of ... More
BravoBravo! 2012: Color the Night Friday, June 8 The young professionals of Michigan Opera Theatre's Volunteer Association will once again hold one of Detroit's hottest and most-anticipated cultural events of the year. BravoBravo! 2012: Color the Night, presented by Chrysler, will showcase Detroit's top restaurants and best entertainment to thousands of revelers, all in support of Michigan Opera ... More
EWI MURDER AT THE MANOR May 18 EXECUTIVE WOMENT INTERNATIONAL OF DETROIT-WINDSORPresentsEWI MURDER AT THE MANOR Date: May 18, 2012 Where: Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft Road Livonia, Michigan 48150 When: 5:30pm-7:30pm Networking/Silent Auction 7:30pm The Dinner and Murder Mystery begins Join EXECUTIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL of DETRIOT-WINDSOR at the Burton Manor for a fun filled ... More
St Mary's of Redford 1972 reunion Aug. 4 St Mary's of Redford 1972 reunion Aug. 4th 2012 The St Mary's of Redford class of 1972 is having their 40th reunion at K of C Monaghans on Aug. 4th 2012 For info contact Pete Tibaldi 239-297-2202 More
Touch a Heart with Touchdowns A strong season start for the Detroit Lions can equate to strong support for Special Olympics Michigan athletes! Fans can help the Lions’ athletes support Special Olympics Michigan athletes! The “Touch a Heart with Touchdowns” program encourages fans to make pledges of one, five, ten, or more dollars for every ... More
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. More
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 ... More
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 ... More