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Public Forum on Bullying
On Tuesday, January 25, 2011, beginning at 2:30 p.m., the Michigan Civil Rights Commission will hold a regular business meeting in room L-150 of Cadillac Place in Detroit.
Those who wish to address the Commission on civil rights issues will have an opportunity to speak during the public comment period at the end of this meeting.
After the public meeting, the Commission will hold a public forum on bullying from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the same room. Cadillac Place is located at 3054 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202.
During the public forum, the Commission will discuss and take public comment on bullying. A number of guest speakers with expertise on bullying and related issues will be present at the public forum. The general public is encouraged to attend the forum, especially those who wish to provide testimony on bullying to the Commission. Both written and verbal testimony will be accepted. If you would like to provide written testimony, please email it to millerj31@Michigan.gov before January 24. If you would like to attend and need an accommodation to do so, please contact Harold Core at 517/241-3986 or
coreh@michigan.gov.
Public parking is available across the street connected to the New Center Building, in the Lothrup Ramp and the Fisher Theater Ramp. Limited metered parking is available in the blocks surrounding the building. Additional parking is available in secure lots on West Grand
Boulevard. Additional public forums will be hosted by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, tentatively slated to take place in Grand Rapids and the Upper Peninsula later this year. Details will be shared at http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr once they are final.
For more information on the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, please visit http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr.
Click here to view flier: Public Forum on Bullying Flier
Emergency Urban Survival Community Meeting Tonight!
Henry Ford Academy Open House
Henry Ford Academy’s School for Creative Studies (located on 485 W. Milwaukee) is having an open house tomorrow, January 22nd from 11:00am-2:00pm.
Join us and learn more about our:
• Strong Academics
• Art & Design Focus
• A.R.T.S Culture
• Advanced Technology
• College and Career Readiness
We are now accepting applications for grades 6-10 for the 2011-2012 school year.
For more information call 313-481-4000 or visit:
Free Home Repair for Seniors
Storehouse of Hope Client Choice Food Pantry
Storehouse of Hope is now accepting applications for their Client Choice Food Pantry. The pantry is open to individuals and families who reside in the North End zip codes 48202 and 48211. Please bring ID, proof of residency and verification of household members as of time of enrollment. Please enroll at:
St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church (Corner of King and Woodward)
Detroit, MI 48202 313-871-4750
10:00am-4:00pm Tuesday-Friday
Spirit of Hope Pray-And- Play Youth Basketball
Spirit of Hope Pray-And- Play Youth Basketball
Church League Basketball, Youth grades 5-12
January – May 2011
Registration of $35 includes:
Uniforms, Mentoring, Four-Month Program
First Practice: Friday, Jan. 21st, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Practice twice a week, games on Saturdays
Only 30 slots available!
For more information call:
Church office: 313-964-3113
Coach Greg: 313-646-5710 or Coach Mike: 313-622-2137
Spirit of Hope 1519 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. (At Trumbull)
Community Safety 2011 Meeting Schedule (Updated)
Central Woodward North End Community Safety
January – June 2011 Meeting Location Schedule
Meeting Date: Thursday, January 20, 2011
Time: 5:00pm
Location: The Family Place
8726 Woodward, Detroit, MI, 48208
Meeting Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Cafe Sunshine
8902 Second Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202
Meeting Date: Thursday, March 17, 2011
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Vanguard CDC
2785 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI, 48211
Meeting Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Greater Quinn AME
13501 Rosa Parks, Detroit, MI, 48238
Meeting Date: Thursday, May, 19, 2011
Time: 6:00pm
Location: 9354 Oakland, Detroit, MI, 48211
Meeting Date: No June Community Meeting
Community leaders should call to reserve
youth workers for your summer activities.
Community Safety is a Priority in Central Woodward/North End!
For more information contact Bridget Vance, the CW/NE Safety Coordinator, via telephone at (313)494-4392 (office) or 313-347-5791 (cell) or by email at vanceb@focushope.edu.
Community Safety Meeting
Central Woodward/North End Community Safety Initiative
Community Safety Meeting
Family Place
8726 Woodward, Detroit 48208
Thursday, January 20, 2011
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
For more info contact: Mr. Galen M. Hardy at 313 494-4234
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CW/NE COMMUNITY SAFETY INITIATIVE
Michigan Redistricting Collaborative Community Meeting
The next Michigan Redistricting Collaborative meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Detroit office of the Michigan Nonprofit Association (28 W. Adams – 14th Floor). You can view driving directions and parking information online at http://www.mnaonline.org/drivingdirections.aspx#det.
Please mark your calendar for future meetings – the Collaborative will meet monthly on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. The meetings will alternate between Lansing and Detroit.
During the February meeting we will discuss the Collaborative’s legislative/educational strategy which includes specific legislative reforms on both the state and local levels. The strategy document and agenda will be sent prior to the meeting.
Please RSVP for the February meeting by January 28 to Erin at erin.skenepratt@gmail.com.
