Community Events

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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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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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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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