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Movies In The Park
New Center Park introduces Detroit’s newest outdoor movie venue in 2011.
Wednesday Night at The Movies features a mix of films picked by our online survey and staff favorites. Make this your new mid-week hang under the stars.
In case of inclement weather movies will be shown on our smaller screen in the New Center Park Conservatory. We’re on rain or shine.
Media Sponsor: Metro Times
*All films are free & start at dusk (9pm – 9:30pm). Doors open at 8pm*
06/15/11 -Dr. Detroit – Dan Akroyd has your cure
06/22/11 -Trading Places – Eddie Murphy cashes in
06/29/11 – The Big Lebowski – The Dude abides
07/06/11 – The Outsiders – No Happy Days here
07/13/11 – She’s Gotta Have It – Spike Lee’s Breakout Film
07/20/11 – The Birds – Hitchcock’s classic, wear a hat!
Poetry and Art Therapy Workshop for Older Adults at Hannan Center for Senior Learning
Facilitators: Julie Moreno and Jackie Kennedy, Art Therapy/Counseling Interns, WSU
Time: 1-3pm
Dates: June 16, 23 and 30; and July 14, 21 and 28
Location: Hannan House, 4750 Woodward Ave.
Information and Registration: Pat Baldwin, 313-833-1300, ext 15
Note: Workshop is for participants 60 and over. There is a $5 Supplies fee.
$10,000 Scholarship
Below is a link for the Skillman Application for a $10,000 Scholarship. Skillman will be issuing 50 scholarships to 50 promising young people between the ages of 15 and 20. These applications have to be completed and submitted by June 15th. If you have any questions please contact Teferi Brent at teferibrent@comcast.net or Patricia Dockery at dockery313@aol.com .
http://www.skillman.org/media/pdf/50%20youth%20Application%202.pdf
Detroit Opens Cooling Centers: Heat Advisories Issued Across Metro Detroit
Temperatures are expected to reach 90 degrees but the heat index will make it feel even warmer.
To provide a safe and cool way to protect residents from the heat, the Detroit Recreation Department has two locations as cooling centers available that provide air conditioned comfort and protection from the heat.
Joseph Walker Williams Center
8431 Rosa Parks Blvd
Coleman A. Young Recreation Center
2751 Robert Bradby Dr.
The cooling centers are open Monday through Friday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
The National Weather Service says about 170 people in the U.S. die each year from extreme heat. Heat deaths and injuries are usually underreported.
Most heat related deaths occur in people’s homes and in people over the age of 40.
In order to protect yourself from the heat the NWS recommends:
Hydrate: Drink plenty of water and avoid drinks with alcohol, caffeine or lots of sugar.
Educate: Find a cool place where you will be able to get out of the heat and know the warning signs of heat illness.
Act Quickly: Get medical help right away if you experience heavy sweating, rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat, cramping, nausea, dizziness, confusion and exhaustion.
Take It Easy: Avoid over exertion especially between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Take breaks at least hourly in the shade or in an air conditioned location. You should also stay out of the sun and in a cooled building as much as possible.
Oakland Avenue Farmer’s Market
OAKLAND AVENUE FARMER’S MARKET OFFERING FRESH PRODUCE,SUNRISESMOOTHIES AND PURE RELIGION BAKED GOODS
9354 Oakland Ave
Detroit,MI48211
Open every Saturday 11:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
On June 11, 2011
FAMILY HEALTH DAY
10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
Henry Ford Health System will be conducting general health screenings: Blood Pressure Checked, Counseling, Etc. Please come out and take advantage of this FREE valuable service to our community.
Oakland AveFarmers Market: Funded by Self Development of People
Federal Resources Face to Face: A Free Workshop Series for Nonprofit Organizations
Monday June 27th from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Oakland Community College Auditorium
739 S. Washington Ave.
Royal Oak MI 48067
The purpose of this workshop is to provide information on how to start a nonprofit, the federal and state requirements that established nonprofits need to fulfill in order to keep their nonprofit status, and the resources are available to build an organization’s capacity. Representatives from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Attorney General’s Office and the Internal Revenue Service will be presenting at this event. There will also be a resource panel presentation that will include members from the Michigan Nonprofit Association, New Detroit, The Center for Nonprofit Management, Youth Development Commission, City Connect Detroit, Development Directions and Joy-Southfield Community Development Corporation. These agencies will present on best practices for staff and board development, collaboration, and fundraising. There will also be a presentation on 2-1-1 from the United Way, and one from the Corporation for National and Community Service of Michigan on how to become a sponsoring organization for VISTA and AmeriCorps workers.
While this event is FREE, you must register by 5 p.m. on June 23.
You are encouraged to register early as space is sure to fill up fast!
Online registration only, each person who wishes to attend must register individually.
An overview of each presentation will be available via the registration link.
For questions or concerns about this event, please call Melanie at (586) 573-7634, hope to see you there!
Click here to register:
https://oar.senate.gov/index.cfm?go=showLogin&applicationUUID=1108BF15-E4FF-463E-8B1E026F55933AA5
Garden Tour
Third Annual Garden Tour
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing will serve as the Honorary Chair for the Historic Boston-Edison Association’s Third Annual Garden Tour.
Six spectacular gardens will be featured when the Historic Boston-Edison Association host its Second Annual Garden Tour, Saturday, June 18, 2011. The highlight of this year’s event will be the opportunity to view rare flowers and distinctive landscapes. Detroit history buffs will have the unique opportunity to stroll the streets of one of Detroit’s most renowned historic districts.
The Garden Tour will feature an enchanting Cottage garden filled with delightful roses, a garden with lush greenery and harmonious spaces and a recently rejuvenated garden with a display of floral opulence.
Before and after touring the gardens, guests are invited to visit Voigt Park for continental breakfast and lunch. During the tour experience, individuals interested in possibly calling Boston-Edison home may speak with realtors who will host an Open House event on that day.
The day is designed to allow attendees to experience Boston-Edison at their own pace with the option of riding a shuttle to designated stops.
Tickets for the event are $15.00 per person in advance and may be purchased the day of the event at $20.00 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Voigt Park (located between Longfellow and Edison; Second and Third Streets).
For more details please visit www.historicbostonedison.org or phone 313.727.1087.
