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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.
Bloomfield Township selected for DIA Inside|Out program
April through June 2012
Bloomfield Township, Mi
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) has selected Bloomfield Township as one of 11 Michigan communities to participate this spring in its popular program, DIA Inside|Out. The DIA will place seven high quality reproductions of its most famous masterpieces in the Bloomfield area from April through June, 2012. Sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, 2012 is the third year for the DIA to bring framed reproductions into outdoor spaces throughout Southeast Michigan creating grand, open air galleries.
The DIA is working with several Bloomfield Township organizations to place the reproductions and plan fun, educational opportunities and activities. This is a unique and positive opportunity for local organizations to celebrate art in public places within the Bloomfield community. Participating organizations that will have reproductions placed at their sites are:
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
Bloomfield Hills Schools
Bloomfield Township Hall
Bloomfield Township Public Library
Bloomfield Township Senior Services
Official Opening: Wednesday, April 11 at 6:00pm at Bloomfield Township Public Library. Everyone is invited to hear brief remarks about this program followed by a special Chamber performance by members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Family Sunday: Sunday, April 15.
All residents of Bloomfield Township and Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center members receive free museum admission with identification. Enjoy all the museum has to offer!
Other events planned include DIA docent lead day trips to visit and discuss the DIA Inside|Out reproductions located in Bloomfield Township and three other communities, book talks and art lectures.
For More Information: For further information and a complete listing of programs and events celebrating Bloomfield Township’s participation in DIA Inside|Out, call the Bloomfield Township Public Library at (248) 642-5800 or visit the Library website at www.btpl.org. The Library is located at 1099 Lone Pine Road (at Telegraph Road), Bloomfield Township, MI, 48302.
Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2012 Season
April 12 to October 28
55 Queen Street PO Box 520
Stratford, ON
Tickets are on sale now for the Festival’s 60th season, which features 14 productions presented from April 12 to October 28: Much Ado About Nothing; 42nd Street; The Matchmaker; Henry V; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; The Pirates of Penzance; A Word or Two; Cymbeline; Wanderlust; Elektra; MacHomer; The Best Brothers; Hirsch; and The War of 1812.
For More Information: and to purchase tickets, visit stratfordshakespearefestival.com or call 1.800.567.1600.
Karma Yoga Teacher Training
Every two weeks April 13-August 5
Fridays (5-9 .m.) and Sundays (2:30-6:30 p.m.)
3683 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, Mi
Karma Yoga is a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance and a Michigan-licensed vocational school for yoga teachers. Classes are Fridays (5-9 p.m.) and Sundays (2:30-6:30 p.m.), every two weeks April 13-August 5.
Cost: Immersion Path $2500 for those interested in deepening their practice& living yoga (includes unlimited yoga during training). Teacher Training Path $3100 for those interested in earning their RYT certificate (includes unlimited yoga during training).
Karma Yoga’s 200-hour Level Foundational Yoga Teacher Training focuses on Ashtanga and Karma Yoga. We begin the training with Short Form Ashtanga, and then flow into the Karma Yoga practice, our foundational class that makes yoga accessible to all levels. Upon completion of Karma Yoga Teacher Training, students receive a 200-hour, Registered Yoga Teacher training certificate (RYT).
This course exceeds the curriculum requirements newly specified by Yoga Alliance in: Techniques, Teaching Methodology, Physiology, Philosophy, Ethics, Lifestyle, and Practicum, as well as Katherine’s own personal interests: study of The yoga Sutras, Chanting, Meditation, Pranayama and Introduction to Modern Ayurvedic Cooking.
Instructor Katherine Austin, E-RYT, is the founder of Karma Yoga, a studio she opened in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, in 2003. Katherine is certified in The Khalsa Way Pre-natal yoga, Ashtanga and Vinyasa. As an instructor of yoga for more than 16 years, a Natural Meditation Technique teacher, a yoga teacher trainer registered with Yoga Alliance, workshop presenter, and leader of yoga retreats locally and internationally. She guides her students with a unique blend of strength, compassion, consciousness and spirituality drawn from her own personal practice on and off the mat.
For More Information: visit karma-yoga.net, Call 248-723-9168, or email info@karma-yoga.net.
May
Wayne County's 2012 Cover the Uninsured Health Expo
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cobo Center - Riverview Room
1 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI
Wayne County Health & Human Services, in a combined effort with its partners is hosting the annual Wayne County Healthy New Me Cover the Uninsured Health Expo. The purpose of this event is to provide: free health screenings, health coverage options for small businesses and onsite enrollment in low cost health coverage programs. Wayne County’s three year initiative “Healthy New Me” is an attempt to address and combat obesity and become a healthier community in Wayne County. As a vendor it will provide your business an opportunity for greater exposure to a very diverse population with an anticipated audience of 3,000 – 5, 000 participants. We are looking for organizations that can provide the uninsured/underinsured and all residents of Wayne County with meaningful educational information pertaining to health and healthy lifestyles.
Free Health Screenings for the Uninsured * Dental Screening * Diabetes Screenings * HIV/AIDS-STD Testing * Environmental Services * WIC (Women & Children) Services * Mental Health Services * Head Start * Smoking Cessation * Medicaid Enrollment * Nutrition Seminars.
For More Information: Call (313) 833-3426 or visit www.waynecounty.com/hhs.
Partners in Family Caregiving Conferences 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
5:30 - 9:00 pm
Flat Rock Community Center
1 Maguire St.
Flat Rock, MI
Are you providing care to an older adult or person with a disability? The Partners in Family Caregiving Conferences are a "one-stop-shop" that provides valuable information and resources for caregivers.
Speakers will also discuss and facilitate workshops during the Conferences. Workshops may include, but are not limited to: Personal and Financial Security, Legal Aspects of Dementia and Disability Care, Surviving Caregiver Stress and Steps in Caring for Someone Who May Have Memory Loss.
Health screenings will be offered during each Conference. Caregivers and their adult care recipient are welcome to attend!
For More Information: Call (724) 246-2280 ext. 156 or visit www.waynemetro.org.
Public Relations Society of America’s 2012 Michigan Conference
Thursday, May 17
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sheraton Detroit Hotel
21111 Haggerty Rd
Novi, MI
This year’s conference “CommLab 2012: Where the Art and Science of Communication Meet” presents a unique view of the intersection between the art and science of being a communicator in today’s fast-paced, technologically savvy environment.
Mike Bonifer, co-founder of GameChangers LLC and Anne Hubert of Scratch at Viacom Media Networks are keynote speakers for the event. Additional breakout sessions include: Customer Engagement in Healthcare; How PR Played a Role in the Comeback of the Auto Industry; Crisis Planning with a Reputation Lens; Why Mobile is Essential to YourMarketing Mix; and many others.
An afterglow follows the conference from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Attendance is $150 for PRSA members, and $200 for non-members.
For More Information: visit: http://www.prsadetroit.org/event/prsa-michigan-conference/.
New St. Paul Head Start annual Enrollment/Community
Thursday, May 17, 2012
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Metropolitan Center
13400 Schaefer
Detroit, MI
New St. Paul Head Start annual Enrollment/Community fair will be held on May 17, 2012 from 9:00am to 2:00pm @ the Metropolitan Center 13400 Schaefer in Detroit, MI. There will be staff onsite to enroll students and to introduce the families to the many services that Head Start offer. On hand will be Social Service, Employment, Education and Health agencies that will provide resources and assistance to all attendees.
For More Information: Call (313) 272-2048 or (313) 659-0142.
Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan
Friday, May 18, 2012
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Fairlane Club
5000 Fairlane Woods
Dearborn, MI
The Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan will be hosting Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino’s and founder and chancellor of Ave Maria University (in Florida) at their annual meeting Friday, May 18, 2012 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Fairlane Club (5000 Fairlane Woods Drive) in Dearborn, Mich. Monaghan will discuss his background and share his life’s experience of philanthropy. His presentation will include his philosophy of giving, how it evolved over several decades and what eventually led him to sell Domino’s Pizza in order to devote his time, resources and creativity to starting a new university (and town).Attendees will get a glimpse into how this entrepreneur approaches philanthropy and how he encourages others to do the same. This meeting is free to members, $25 for guests, payable in advance.
To RSVP: Call (810) 375-2180 or email pgrtsem@gmail.com.
ENERGY FOR LIFE Walkathon
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Registration opens at 8:00 am. The walk kicks off at 9:00 am, rain or shine
Southeast Area Park
1351 E. Ellsworth Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI
The Michigan Group of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) is holding an 'Energy for Life Walkathon' to raise funds to support and educate those individuals and families affected by mitochondrial disease and raise funds for research towards a cure for the disease. Walkers of all ages are invited to participate. Contact your friends, neighbors, family, and co-workers and build a team that will provide the energy for those in our community who suffer from mitochondrial disease.
For More Information: Visit: www.energyforlifewalk.org/annarbor or contact Erica Dugas, Event Co-Chair by telephone: 734-827-4837 or by e-mail: efl_annarbor@yahoo.com.
THE YES FOUNDATION® HONORS DAVID SEGURA AS 2012’S DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN AWARD RECIPIENT
Thursday, May 24, 2012
7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Townsend Hotel
100 Townsend St.
Birmingham, MI
The YES Foundation has selected David Segura, CEO of VisionIT, as 2012’s Distinguished American in recognition of his dedication to four key areas of a balanced life: family,community, education and business. The Distinguished American Award Breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 7:30 to 9 a.m., at The Townsend Hotel, located on 100 Townsend St., in Birmingham. Tickets for the breakfast start at $50.
To Purchase Tickets: Visit: www.theyesfoundation.org or call 248.646.5696.
June
Warner Mansion Plant Sale
Sunday, June 3, 1-5 p.m.
Governor Warner Mansion
33805 Grand River Avenue
Farmington, MI
Mansion gardners will sell home grown perennials with proceeds going to the Mansion. House tours are available.
For More Information: Contact City Hall 248-474-5500 ext. 2225.
Yatooma's Foundation For The Kids' 7th Annual VIP Dinner, Auction and Golf Tournament
Sunday, June 3, 5 p.m.
Townsend Hotel
Birmingham Golf Outing
Orchard Lake Country Club
Dust off your “Boogie Shoes” because “You Should Be Dancing” at Yatooma's Foundation For The Kids’ Sunday Night Fever Gala. Join the Foundation at its Seventh Annual ‘70s inspired VIP Dinner and Auction at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 3 at The Townsend Hotel, followed by a day to hit the links at Orchard Lake Country Club in the Golf Tournament on Monday, June 4, beginning at 7 a.m. Tickets for the Dinner and Auction cost $250, and individuals are $875 for the Golf Tournament. ‘70s inspired attire is encouraged for the VIP Dinner and Auction. All proceeds from the two-day event benefit Yatooma's Foundation For The Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing practical, professional and personal assistance to families of kids who have lost a parent.
For More Information: Visit visit ForTheKidsFoundation.org or call 888-987-KIDS.
RUNNERS, WALKERS SOUGHT FOR 2nd ANNUAL RUN2READ EVENT TO BENEFIT LITERACY
Saturday, June 9, 2012
9 a.m.
Stony Creek Metropark
4300 Main Park Dr
Shelby Township, MI
How often do runners get to enjoy a race on a picturesque tree-lined trail that weaves through two counties? For the second year in a row, Macomb Literacy Partners and Oakland Literacy Council have teamed up for the charitable Run2Read 5K run, 10K run and 5K walk on Saturday, June 9, at Stony Creek Metropark — which just so happens to span Macomb and Oakland counties.
Advance registration is now open for the event, providing a 20% discount on the registration fee plus a T-shirt for all early registrants during this period.
The certified course is on mostly trails through a serene park setting. Proceeds benefit Macomb Literacy Partners and Oakland Literacy Council, two non-profit groups devoted to eliminating adult illiteracy in Macomb and Oakland counties since 1984.
For More Information: Visit www.r2read.com to sign up and for more information on park fees, maps and late registration. CALL: Oakland Literacy Council at (248) 253-1617, or Macomb Literacy Partners at (586) 286-2750.
Fourth Annual MIU Run for the Ribbon 5K
Sunday, June 17, 2012, 8 :00a.m.
Detroit Zoo
8450 W. 10 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI
On Father’s Day support men’s health through the Race for the Ribbon 5K at the Detroit Zoo with, help the MIU Men’s Health Foundation to increase awareness about prostate cancer treatment and prevention.
Participants can wear a blue ribbon in honor of individuals with prostate cancer, and all participants will receive an official T-shirt. Prostate cancer survivors will receive commemorative hat. There will be live entertainment and free entry to the Detroit Zoo following the race for participants.
Register online at MIURunForTheRibbon.org by June 12. Early registration, by May 25, is $25 for adults and $15 for children. From May 26 to June 12, adults: $30, children: $20.
Registrants can build a personal or team fundraising page. Each secure page will have its own customized URL and can upload photos, stories and fundraising goals.
Proceeds from the event will benefit prostate cancer and men’s health related issues in southeastern Michigan.
For More Information: Visit: MIURunForTheRibbon.org. Email: info@MIUMensHealthFoundation.org. Phone number: 586-443-4272.
July
L.I.F.E. 2012 Inaugural Women’s Conference Detroit Metro Area
July 26-28, 2012 (Thurs-Sat)
7am to 8:30pm each day
Michigan State’s Management Education Conference Center
811 West Square Lake Road
Troy, MI
L.I.F.E., Inc. will convene its inaugural women’s conference July 26-28, 2012 (Thurs-Sat), at Michigan State’s Management Education Conference Center, 811 West Square Lake Drive, Troy, Michigan. Our opening plenary speaker will be Marian Wright Edelman, Esq., Pres/CEO of The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), which is the strongest advocate for women and children in the US. Ms. Edelman is the 2000 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the first black female to pass the Mississippi bar, author of many books, and a social justice activist. CDF’s first intern was Hillary Rodham Clinton. Ms. Edelman and her organization continue to be a voice for the voiceless and an advocate for the “least of these” among us.
This is a conference for women of various socio-economic, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. It is for women on the socio-economic bottom and those who sit in corporate board rooms. We are reserving 100-200 free seats for women housed at Detroit Metro Area homeless shelters like Detroit Rescue Mission or who are in transition or live in transitional housing. Our goal is to help women transform their lives and communities by providing life or technical skills, critical information, motivation, and encouragement. Fifteen workshops will be presented each day. Topics include cake decorating, website building, art therapy for rape survivors, how to design an exercise program, destructive labels women bear, build-a-song, networking, and much more. Our workshop presenters are African American, Caucasian, Latina, Asian, Egyptian, Arab Muslim American, Christian, and Jewish.
On Friday evening, our plenary speaker is Ms. A’Lelia Bundles, the great great granddaughter of Madam CJ Walker, an award winning journalist, and author. Ms. Bundles will speak about Madam CJ Walker’s legacy and women’s entrepreneurship. Our Saturday evening plenary speaker is Dr. Hyveth Williams (DMin), Professor of Homiletics at Andrews University Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Dr. Williams is an internationally known Seventh-day Adventist preacher, teacher, former senior pastor, and author. Her topic will be women speaking, teaching, and preaching prophetically and with audacity.
For More Information: Visit www.livinginfullempowerment. Special Easter registration rates for students and nonstudents until April 15. Find us on Eventbrite.com and Idealist.org.
HotWorks.org Presents the Original 10th Annual Orchard Lake Fine Art & Craft Show
July 27-29, 2012
West Bloomfield Plaza
6668 Orchard Lake Rd.,
West Bloomfield, MI
The 10th Annual Orchard Lake Fine Art Show® happens July 27-29, 2012 in the heart of West Bloomfield, south of Maple, west of Orchard Lake Road, on Powers and Daly Roads. Juried by art professionals, this high quality fine art & craft event brings world-renowned & top notch local artists to sell their paintings, clay, glass, sculpture, wood, fiber, jewelry, photography and more. All work is original and hand made by the artist who is present at the show and happy to answer any questions about their work. You will see artists at this event that you do not see at other Michigan events. The Hot Works teams has grown the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show® to be in the top 100 art shows in the country the last five years in a row and won eight awards from 2010 Michigan Festivals and Events Fun Awards.
Event Hours:
Fri, Jul 27 5p-9p
Sat, Jul 28 10a-9p
Sun, Jul 29 10a-5p
*Admission $5 for all 3 days; 12 & Under Free - Free Parking!
Plenty of free parking off Orchard Lake Road behind Beaumont Medical Center, West Bloomfield Corporate Plaza, Barnes & Noble, or at West Bloomfield Plaza. Pets allowed on a short leash; please keep pets out of all tented areas.
Hot Works/Orchard Lake Fine Art Show® has again teamed up with Charter Township of West Bloomfield. This is the third year for the new and improved location in the heart of West Bloomfield, down the street from its previous location, now with high visibility from a major road, Orchard Lake Road, between 14 & 15 Mile Roads. There is plenty of free parking behind the commercial buildings Barnes & Noble and, Beaumont Medical Center. West Bloomfield, MI has been voted Money Magazine's Best Places to Live! [map] The West Bloomfield Library is one of only five libraries in the U.S. to receive the 2010 National Medal, the nation's highest award for libraries and museums.
Our goal is to be focused, get the right artists together with the right audience so that everyone has a pleasant and educational experience. The Orchard Lake Fine Art Show® is an upscale art show designed to enhance all the aesthetic senses. Live music will be playing throughout the event. Fresh flowers on every table set the ambience of this first class Art show. Children's Art activities abound include plaster painting, tie-dye T-shirts, candle making, face painting – kids take home their creations. Live art demonstrations allow many opportunities for the patrons to be able to understand the processes that the artists' go through to create their specific medium. Our goal is to create an atmosphere that enhances the artwork and creates a relaxing environment for art lovers. The 6th Annual Youth Art Competition, sponsored by The Chadwick Accounting Group, offer kids in grades K-8 to enter their art work to be publicly displayed and an opportunity to win a cash prize! There is great culinary food and a variety of beverages, including beer and wine, and a comfortable tented seating area.
Hours are on Friday, July 27, from 5pm-9pm, Saturday, July 28 from 10am-9pm and Sunday, July 31, from 10am-5pm. Admission is $5 for all 3 days; 12 & under is free, and there is free parking.
Feel free to bring your pets – we just ask that they go potty before arriving to the show and please keep them out of the tents. If there is an accident, it is etiquette to pick up after your pet.
For More Information: Visit www.HotWorks.org. Email info@HotWorks.org.
34th Annual Concours d'Elegance of America at St. Johns
Sunday, July 29, 2102
10 AM to 4 PM
The Inn at St. Johns
44045 Five Mile Road
Plymouth, MI
The 34th Annual Concours d’Elegance of America at St. Johns takes place on Sunday, July 29, 2102, from 10 AM to 4 PM on the beautiful grounds of The Inn at St. Johns which is located at 44045 Five Mile Road in Plymouth MI. This is the premier showcase of classic, rare, and magnificent automobiles and motorcycles that are automotive art at its finest.
For More Information: please go to www.concoursusa.org and www.stjohnsgolfconference.com or call 248-643-8645.
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