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Ongoing
2|42 Community Church Helps Feed Hungry Kids
Gleaners Food Bank
It's summertime and more than 300,000 Southeastern, MI kids who receive free meals at school, are at home and hungry. Gleaners Food Bank reached out to 2|42 Community Church to ask for help, in feeding these hungry kids.
Pastor David Dummitt challenged the congregation, "spend the money you would have spent on lunch, to help feed these kids." Everyone was given a shopping list, told to go buy the items now and bring them back to church. At the Ann Arbor campus received a similar challenge, to buy food for hungry Washtenaw County children. Food Gatherers received over 2000 lbs of food from the 2|42 Community Church A2 campus.
For more information about 2|42 Community Church please visit 242community.com If you would like to learn more about donating food contact Gleaners Food Bank at gcfb.org or Food Gatherers at foodgatherers.org
Co-Dependency Classes
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 6pm
Northville
Various topics will be discussed at each session. The focus is for those who come from dysfunctional or co-dependant backgrounds or who had an alcoholic parent. Cost is $12. For more info contact Psychotherapy and Counseling Services at (248)348-1100 or northvilleclasses@yahoo.com
Oakland Literacy Council "Sharing Our Best" Cookbook
The Oakland Literacy Council is selling a new cookbook to help raise funds for the continuation and expansion of the Council's literacy programs. The cookbook includes 285 dishes in all, representing 35 different countries. All recipes were contributed by students or tutors.
For more than 26 years, the Oakland Literacy Council has been the county's only non-profit, 501(c)(3) public service organizations dedicated to providing personalized, one-on-one literacy training for adult basic and English as a Second Language learners.
Price: $10.00 plus $3.00 for shipping/handling. Michigan residents add 6% state and local sales tax to your order. See cookbooks4sale.com under the Community Cookbooks section for more information and a sample recipe. To order, please call (248) 253-1617 or e-mail info@oaklandliteracy.net
LACASA's Weekly Groups and Services
Monday: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adult Women's Domestic Violence Support Group & Children's Domestic Violence Support Group
Wednesday: 10:00am - 11:30am Adult Women's Domestic Violence Support Group & Children's Domestic Violence Support Group
Thursday: 10:00am - 11:20am Batterer/Assailant Group
5:30pm - 6:50pm Batterer/Assailant Group
5:30pm - 7:00pm 4-H Club
7:00pm - 8:20pm Batterer/Assailant Group
Friday: 9:30am - 11:30amSexual Assault Group
*Individual and Advocacy Services Also Available
LACASA: Comprehensive Services Center
Working to End Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse
2895 W. Grand River Avenue
Howell, MI 48843
lacasa1.org
(517) 548-1350 - phone
(517) 548-3034 - Fax
Small Business Detroit MicroLoan Program
19800 Grand River Ave.
The Small Business Detroit MicroLoan Program was created through a partnership between the City of Detroit's Mayor's Office of Neighborhood and Commercial Revitalization and the Center for Empowerment & Economic Development. MicroLoans are available for Start-up and Expansion of a business. MicroLoan range from $5,000 - $50,000 and may be used for equipment, inventory, supplies and some working capital.
Applicants are required to attend a loan orientation. Loan Orientations are every Tuesday, 10AM-12PM, held at 19800 Grand River Ave. (near intersection of Grand River and Evergreen in Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation building). Evening sessions are held the 2nd Wednesday, 6PM-8PM, at same location.
For More Information: Please visit the Small Business Detroit MicroLoan website at miceed.org or call (313) 255-1020
SLC Therapy
Monday through Friday
SLC Therapy Michigan Office
29240 Buckingham Suite 1 & 2
Livonia, MI
SLC Therapy will offer three new therapy programs: "BEEhave", "Finicky No More", and "Reach, Point, Ask". Each program is designed to target specific challenges that learners with development disabilities often face while ultimately making these programs cost effective so that they can be taken advantage of by all families. "Beehave" tackles the challenge of behavior and provides behavior coaching for learners ages 2-6 and their families. Taught play date style, these sessions are coached by ABA Trainers and Board Certified Behavior Analysts. "Finicky No More" provides feeding therapy for learners who have food sensitivity challenges; special attention will be placed on sensory, oral motor movement, coordination, and food tactile awareness. "Reach, Point, Ask" is based in ABA and Speech Language Pathology principles and sessions will focus on building vocabulary and verbal fluency.
"Therapy can be cost prohibitive to many families. In a focused effort of Empowerment and moving people with disabilities towards independence, the SLC staff created programs to support families and make therapy more affordable." Says Landria Seals Green, Executive Director. "MySLC also provides families a discounted payment option based on their membership with our therapy center. Small groups in ABA, expressive language, social skills, and finicky eaters provide families with access to services with therapy programs and credentialed and qualified therapists to support their child's progress."
SLC Therapy is an organization committed to Expanding Independence and Empowering Families with exceptionally superior therapy services to individuals from 18months to 23 years of age. SLC Therapy also offers a variety of center, community, and home based therapy programs including its center based ABA therapy program, Flourish, and many more.
For More Information about SLC Therapy or to enroll, please contact our client coordinator at (734) 266-0640 or toll free at (866) SLC-0899 x752 or e-mail at clients@slctherapy.com . You can also visit us on the web at slctherapy.com
Zumba Fitness for Women
Thursday evenings beginning January 5, 2012
Registration at 7:30 p.m.
Class to begin at 8:00 p.m.
2055 Merriman Road Baptist Church, Garden City, Mi
Zumba Fitness is a FUN, calorie-burning fitness workout. The classes at Merriman Road Baptist Church (MRBC) will feature rhythms set to high-energy Latin, international, and Christian music. Before you know it, you will be feeling fit and your energy level will be soaring. It's easy to do, and suitable for all exercise levels. Give it a try! Call: 734-421-0472
For More Information: visit MRBC.us
Fight the Flu! Flu Vaccines available at Wayne County Public Health Clinics
Ongoing through the flu season
Wayne County Department of Public Health
Wayne, Taylor, and Redford Health Centers
The onset of autumn and cooler weather generally marks the beginning of the flu season.
“The best way to prevent influenza for individuals of all ages is by getting a flu shot each fall,” said Edith Killins, director, Wayne County Department of Health and Human Services. “We want to encourage residents to stay healthy and protect their families and themselves by getting an annual flu vaccination.”
The flu season typically runs from November through April, but can start as early as October and end as late as May. Each year, the flu vaccine is specially formulated to protect against the types of flu viruses currently circulating annually worldwide, such as seasonal and H1N1 strains.
The flu is a mild to severe contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can lead to serious complications in some individuals, including persons with chronic medical conditions and seniors, and can even result in death.
“Our role in public health is to help keep residents healthy and prevent illnesses like the flu that can easily spread,” said Dr. Mouhanad Hammami, Acting Director/Health Officer, Wayne County Department of Public Health. “Getting a flu shot annually for adults and children is a simple and effective way to protect yourself, your friends, family and co-workers.”
The cost of the flu vaccine is $15 for adults and $10 for qualifying children. Payment is by cash only. Medicaid will also be accepted. Vaccines are offered for adults and children, six months of age and older, on walk-in days and by appointment.
For More Information:
Wayne Health Center
33030 Van Born Road (at Venoy)
Wayne, MI
(731)727-7100
Walk- in Days: Monday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Appointment Only: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Taylor Health Center
26650 Eureka Rd (east of Inkster)
Taylor, MI
(734)955-3900
Walk-in Days: Monday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Appointment only: Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Redford Area Health Office
17421 Telegraph Rd
Detroit, MI
(313) 537-1708
Appointment only: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
February
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
1/28/12 thru 3/31/12
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
5777 West Maple Rd. Suite 175
West Bloomfield, MI
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) combines cognitive and behavioral therapy, derived from Buddhist meditative practice. DBT explores emotions, cognitions and behavior patterns. Areas of focus include mindfulness skills to improve the ability to stay focused (observe, describe and participate) in the present moment, non judgmentally and effectively and distress tolerance skills. Please contact Marla Lewis, MA, LLP at (248) 973-7DBT to pre-register for this group. The group runs 10 weeks for 1 1/2 hours each week with the option of continuing with other skills groups including emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. This group is for ages 18+. Dates for group 1/28/12 thru 3/31/12 from 1-230pm.
For More Information: visit www.bloomfielddbt.com.
“Songs of the South" Concert to Celebrate America's Musical Roots
Friday February 3, 2012, 8 PM
Royal Oak Salvation Army Citadel
3015 North Main Street
Royal Oak, MI
The Five Lakes Silver Band (www.fivelakessilverband.com) continues its 2011-12 concert season on Friday February 3, 2012 with a program entitled “Songs of The South”, celebrating the melodies of America’s southern heritage. The concert starts at 8 PM and will take place at the Royal Oak Salvation Army Citadel on North Main Street in Royal Oak (3015 North Main Street, Royal Oak, MI).
The program will feature a number of selections showcasing the rich musical heritage of the American South, including selections from “Porgy and Bess”, “Go Down, Moses”, “Deep Harmony”, and others, performed by the unique brass band instrumentation of the Five Lakes Silver Band.
Also on the program is the solo cornet feature “Pandora” by Eugene Demare, to be performed by the principal cornetist of the Five Lakes Silver Band, Mr. Matt Taton. Mr. Taton is the band director at Mount Pleasant High School, is an active freelance trumpeter in the classical, big band, and jazz scene, and in 2011 won the High Brass Technical Solo competition at the North American Brass Band Championships in Grand Rapids, MI.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, admission is free for students 18 or younger. Tickets are available on our website, at the door or by contacting Ticket Sales Manager Brian Turner at 734.512.7639. Group rates are available as well.
For More Information: email concertinfo@fivelakessilverband.com
The Birmingham Musicale
February 9th
1:00 p.m
Congregational Church of Birmingham
1000 Cranbrook Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI
'Honoring Black History' is the theme for the February 9th program presented by The Birmingham Musicale at the Congregational Church of Birmingham, 1000 Cranbrook Road, Bloomfield Hills, at 1:00 p.m. Featured performers are The Classic Winds quintet, Gail Mitchell, soprano, and Barbara Woolf, pianist. A tea will follow the program.
For More Information: Contact Susan McDonald.
Explore Literature at the Southfield Public Library
February 9 through March 29
Every Thursday from 1-3 p.m.
Southfield Public Library
Southfield Municipal Complex
26300 Evergreen Road
The Southfield Library's Humanities Series meets February 9 through March 29, meeting every Thursday from 1-3 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room.
This series, titled "The Way We Are: Writers of the People" uses specially prepared anthologies from literature, philosophy, history and art. Our moderators will guide participants in reading and discussing the works of Mark Twain, Sholem Aleichem and Langston Hughes.
Registration begins January 12th at the Guest Services Desk.
Southfield Public Library is located in the Southfield Municipal Complex, 26300 Evergreen Road.
For More Information: visit the Southfield Library Home Page. Or call the Guest Services Desk at 248.796.4224.
Book Club @ the Southfield Public Library
Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m.
Southfield Municipal Complex
26300 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI
The Creecy Book Club will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room and at 7 p.m. in the Southfield Room. The book being discussed this month is Terry McMillan’s “A Day Late and a Dollar Short”.
Much-heralded and long awaited, Terry McMillan’s tour-de-force novel introduces the Price family — matriarch Viola, her sometimes-husband Cecil and their four adult kids — each of whom sees life — and one another — through thick and thin and entirely on their own terms.
With her hallmark exuberance and cast of characters so sassy, resilient and full of life that they breathe, dream and shout right off the page, the author has given us a novel that takes us ever-further into the hearts, minds and souls of America — and gives six more friends we never want to leave.
For More Information: please call the Guest Services Desk at 248.796.4224 or visit the Library’s Home Page at www.southfieldlibrary.org.
Loving Jazz & Blues @ the Southfield Public Library
Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m.
Southfield Municipal Complex
26300 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI
The Strat Axis Band will play at the Southfield Library on Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room.
It’s not the same old blues when the group Strat Axis takes the stage. Sure, the five piece outfit featuring two guitar players can deliver the classic 12-bar blues in impressive fashion. But you get that and a lot more at a typical show as they use rock, funk and soul to cover the songs and play homage to blues and rock greats like Robert Cray, Jimi Hendrix, ZZ Top, Mitch Ryder and others.
The lineup also includes Wayne Craycraft on guitar, Leon Mills, nicknamed “Little Leon,” known for his soul-inflected vocals, Dennis Defrancesco on drums and Dave Hiegle, on guitar.
Jazz & Blues is sponsored by the Friends of the Southfield Public Library and the Detroit Blues Society. There is a $3.00 admission fee.
For More Information: please call the Guest Services Desk at 248.796.4224 or visit the Library’s Home Page at www.southfieldlibrary.org.
“Rain” Free Concert presented by professional ballet company
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
7:00pm
Hope Lutheran Church
39200 W. Twelve Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI
Ballet Emmanuel, a professional Christian Ballet Company based out of Colorado Springs, CO will be making a tour stop in Farmington Hills, MI and will be performing an original concert on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012. Ballet Emmanuel is dedicated to sharing the joy of dance and spreading the Good News across the nation. One of the dancers, Laci Landry, grew up in North Branch, MI and performed for many years at the Flint Institute of Music.
“Rain… Hope in the midst of the storm” is an original contemporary ballet concert depicting the story of the Flood from the point of view of Noah’s wife.
Admission to this concert is free!
For More Information: Contact Laci Landry at (810) 247-0422 or balletemmanuelcompany@gmail.com.
March
Detroit Harmonie Presents An International Experience
March 3, 2012
7:00 p.m - 2:00 a.m.
Virgil H. Carr Arts League of Michigan
311 East Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI
The Detroit Harmonie International Experience is Detroit Harmonie’s second annual signature event celebrating the diversity and future of metro Detroit with live entertainment, food, and music representing several cultures in the community. The evening will include granting $50,000 in philanthropic funding through a $5,000 People's Choice award and the Get Funded Challenge, a competition where Detroit Harmonie will deliver $45,000 in philanthropic funding to five Next Generation-led organizations making the city of Detroit an attractive place in which to live, work, and play. Detroit Harmonie will share it's plans and vision for creating a naturally diverse Detroit.
For More Information: contact Allie Shipper. Or visit the Detroit Harmonie website.
Tzigon Chamber Orchestra Performance
Sunday, March 11 2012, 3:00 p.m.
Congregational Church of Birmingham
1000 Cranbrook Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Tzigon Chamber Orchestra will present a benefit concert on behalf of The Birmingham Musicale on Sunday, March 11, 2012, at the Congregational Church of Birmingham, 1000 Cranbrook Road, Bloomfield Hills. Proceeds will be used for music scholarships to area students. The performance begins at 3:00 p.m. and will be followed by a reception.
For More Information: contact elizamc428@comcast.net.
Michigan Collegiate Job Fair (MCJF)
Friday, March 23, 2012
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Burton Manor Banquet & Conference Center
27777 Schoolcraft Rd
Livonia, MI
The bi-annual Michigan Collegiate Job Fair (MCJF) brings graduating seniors and alumni from Michigan’s colleges and universities together with approximately 100 employers to meet one-on-one at this 1-day event. MCJF is one of the state’s largest and longest-running job search events. Jump-start your career search now!
For More Information: call 734-487-0400 or go on-line to the MCJF website at www.mcjf.org.
Other Events
There's something for everyone at the Detroit Public Library. Visit their Calendar of Events today. There's always something happening at the College for Creative Studies. Visit their Calendar of Events today. Looking for more community events? Try the Focus: HOPE Community Events Calendar.To submit your community event, email lvigi@dptv.org . Please submit events at least one week prior to the start of the event.