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City Briefs for September 2012 and News Releases
DETROIT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION TO HOST ANNUAL IMMUNIZATION FAIR
Eligible children newborn through 18 years of age can receive free immunizations for a host of diseases including polio, rubella, measles, mumps, tetanus, chicken pox, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and Hepatitis B. Parents and guardians should bring a copy of their child’s shot record, identification and insurance card if Medicaid insures. Participants are eligible for shots if they are under-insured or have no insurance.
Free Immunizations are available on Aug. 28, Sept. 6 & Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Herman Kiefer, 1151 Taylor.
For more information, please call (313) 876-4334.
DETROIT HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDES BIRTH AND IMMUNIZATION RECORDS FOR CHILDREN BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS
The Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion (DHWP) provides birth and immunization records needed before children go back to school.
Birth Records - DHWP requires proper identification for birth application requests. Individuals under the age of 16 are unable to request a copy of their own record. The Vital Records Division is located at 1151 Taylor and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (313) 876-4929.
Immunizations - Immunizations are available on Aug. 28, Sept. 6 & Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Herman Kiefer, 1151 Taylor. For more information, call (313) 876-4334.
RECREATION CENTERS TO CLOSE AUGUST 27 – SEPTEMBER 7 FOR CLEAN UP, PAINT UP, FIX UP!
City of Detroit Recreation Centers will be closed from August 27 – September 7 as the staff cleans, sanitizes, and completes repairs at the centers. For information, call 224-1129 or your local recreation center.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO HOST OPEN HOUSES SEPT. 10-14
Detroit residents can visit their local recreation centers and learn more about the programs and services available during a series of open houses September 10 – 14.
September 10
Patton Recreation Center, 2031 Woodmere | 628-2000 5 – 7 p.m.
September 11
Adams/Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon | 628-0990 5 – 7 p.m.
September 12
Adams/Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon | 628-0990 5 – 7 p.m.
Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley | 224-0228 1 – 7 p.m.
Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser | 628-2047 5 – 7 p.m.
Farwell Recreation Center, 2781 E. Outer Drive | 628-2028 Noon–2 p.m. (Seniors) 4–6 p.m. (General)
Coleman Young Recreation Center
2751 Robert Bradby Drive Dr. | 628-0995 5 – 6 p.m.
Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd. | 628-2039 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
September 13
Butzel Family Center, 7734 Kercheval | 628-2100 Noon – 2 p.m. & 4 – 6 p.m.
Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade | 224-9334 5 – 7 p.m.
Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon | 628-2030 5 – 7 p.m.
September 14
Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort | 628-0956 5 – 7 p.m.
Lipke Recreation Center, 19320 Van Dyke | 628-0937 4 – 7 p.m.
RECYCLE PRINTER CARTRIDGES, CELL PHONES AND SMALL ELECTRONICS WITH RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Do you have any printer toner and ink cartridges, cell phones or small electronics (cameras, iPods, MP3 players, laptop computers, GPS systems) that you need to recycle? The City of Detroit Recreation Department recycles these items at the following locations:
Detroit Recreation Department Patton Recreation Center
Northwest Activities Center 2307 Woodmere
18100 Meyers Road – Upper Level
Lipke Recreation Center Young Recreation Center
19320 Van Dyke 2751 Robert Bradby
Crowell Recreation Center Heilmann Recreation Center
16630 Lahser Rd. 19601 Crusade
For more information, please call 224-1125.
To see more of the City Briefs for September 2012 click here: City Briefs September 2012.
Dally in the Alley
Dally in the Alley
September 8th
11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Map: http://www.dallyinthealley.com/
North Cass Community Union
4632 Second Detroit, MI 48201
Dally History
What began as an inner city art fair in 1977 evolved into a performing arts festival when it was moved to its present alley and renamed in 1982 to “DALLY IN THE ALLEY”, the title of a medieval drinking song. Great musical talent, good beer and a remarkable string of fabulous September weather has indelibly marked the alley at Second and Forest in Detroit ’s Cass Corridor as the site of the best music festival in the Midwest .
Special Crime Alert and Prevention Tips
Special Crime Alert: Robbery Not Armed Incident and Prevention Tips
The following information is provided to alert WSU students, staff and faculty, as well as area residents, about this crime incident so that they may take additional precautions in the area.
At approximately 3:20pm Friday, August 24 2012, a 21 year old female student reported she was the victim of a Robbery Not Armed incident while walking on Woodward south of W. Warren . The student stated she was talking on her cell phone, while walking southbound on the sidewalk, when an unknown male walked up to her and took her cell phone. The victim stated the subject then fled south on Woodward to Hancock, then eastbound on Hancock. An area search failed to locate the offender. The student was not injured.
Description: One unknown black male, approximately 6’0″, medium build, last seen wearing a brown tee shirt and black shorts.
NOTE: This is the third such incident, since August 6th, 2012, involving students having their cell phones snatched from their hands, by strangers, who simply walked up to them while they were talking on their cell phones. Please review the Safety Tips listed below;
The previous incidents occurred on::
August 6th, 2012, 7:05pm at Anthony Wayne Drive at Merrick
August 9th, 2012, 6:10pm at the Lodge Service Drive at Warren
Prevention Tips:
Beware of Your Surroundings:
Police Officers use this term frequently. It means nothing more than simply being aware of what is going on around you and whether or not that activity is normal and expected for the setting. If something seems strange, unusual or suspicious, you are asked to contact the WSU Police immediately at 313-577-2222. Officers will be dispatched immediately to check out the activity.
Notice Other People:
Look at the people around you, not just a momentary casual glance, but take a good look. Notice if they just glance at you (a normal reaction when making eye contact with a stranger) or if they are watching you. If you notice that they are paying more than momentary attention to you, that may be a red flag that you are about to be targeted.
Trust Your Instincts:
If someone makes you feel uneasy, trust your instincts and act accordingly. Whether indoors or out, change directions and proceed to areas where other people may be around.
Assess Your Own Vulnerability:
Strangers aren’t out to attack YOU. It is nothing personal, they are just looking for the easiest target of opportunity. Your goal, therefore, is to look like somebody who will be too much trouble to mess with. They also want to make you their victim without attracting attention from others. Make it a point, wherever you go, to stay in areas where other people are present. As soon as you enter an area where no one else is around, your guard and defenses should be on alert.
While cell phones have become an important part of our lives, they can also be a distraction, preventing us from observing what is going on around us.
Attitude:
Keep your head up and walk purposefully. Look at your surroundings and be aware of them. Headphones may give the impression that you are less aware, as well as being completely engaged in a cell phone conversation.
To reduce your chances of becoming a robbery victim, we recommend you routinely walk in areas where you can see others and others can see you.
Robbery perpetrators, like any other criminal, don’t want to be caught “in the act” of robbing someone. They prefer areas where neither potential victims or witnesses will see them. By staying in populated areas, you increase your chances of never being selected for this type of crime.
Whether you are in the city or the suburbs and you find yourself confronted by a robber, the most important thing that you can do during the incident is to prevent, if possible, any violence. Always assume the robber is armed, even if you can’t see a weapon, and act accordingly. If you are the victim of a robbery, consider these important tips:
• Get it over with quickly. Chances are if you stall, the robber will get nervous and may be more prone to violence.
• Nothing you have or own is worth getting hurt for. Valuables can be replaced, you cannot.
• Do what the robber asks, but do not volunteer to do anything more. Move quickly, but carefully to give the robber exactly what they want.
• Do not fight or try any impulsive heroics. The risks are high if the robber is armed.
• Do not volunteer to go anywhere with the robber or allow them to take you anywhere. The odds are heavily against you if you allow them to take you to a secondary crime scene where they have more privacy and more control over you.
• Do not chase the robber. Carefully note their physical description and the direction they flee in. If they have a vehicle, note it’s type, make, color, and license plate if possible.
• If you have the opportunity to flee, do so immediately. The robber wants your property most of all. Drop it or throw in one direction, then run in the opposite direction, to any area where there may be other people around.
• Call the Wayne State University Police immediately at 313-577-2222.
We also recommend you carry your cell phone on your person (on a belt clip or in your pocket), rather than in a purse or backpack. That way, if you become separated from your purse or backpack, you can still call for assistance
Crime Prevention Section
Wayne State University Police Dept.
6050 Cass Avenue
Detroit, Mich. 48202
Crime Prevention Section: 313-577-6064
EMERGENCY phone: 313-577-2222
web: http://police.wayne.edu
email: campuswatch@wayne.edu
CASS CITY CINEMA – 2 MOVIES THIS WEEK Moonrise Kingdom, and Hunger Games
CASS CITY CINEMA
3420 Cass 48201
313 281 8301 www.casscitycinema.com
2 SCREENS – NOW PLAYING
SCREEN #1
“MOONRISE KINGDOM“
Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1, 2
Thur., Fri., Sat., 7:00 and 9:15 SUNDAY 5:15
94 min.
SCREEN #2
HUNGER GAMES Held over 1 more week
Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1, 2
Thur.,Fri.,Sat.,6:30 and 9:05 SUNDAY 4:30
142 min
$100,000 Scholarship Announcement
Hip Hop Sisters Foundation (HHSF) CEO/Founder MC Lyte, Advisory Board Members Russell Simmons and Salt, University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Damon A. Williams, and HHSF President Lynn Richardson are pleased to announce a new $100,000 hip-hop scholarship partnership that will enable one college-bound student to pursue a bachelor’s degree from one of the world’s top academic institutions – the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A press conference and reception will take place at the office of Rush Communications on Thursday September 6th 2012 to announce the scholarship. The recipient will hold one of the competitive First Wave Scholar slots in the only higher education program of its kind to incorporate hip-hop artistry at the college level. Freshman who plan to enroll in college in the Fall of 2013 are invited to apply for the MC Lyte / UW Madison $100,000 First Wave Scholarship Presented by Hip Hop Sisters Foundation at www.hiphopsisters.org. The application deadline is October 1, 2012 and the winner will be announced by MC Lyte and HHSF in collaboration with this year’s Soul Train Music Awards.
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About Hip-Hop Sisters Network
Founded by MC Lyte, the legendary lyricist and iconic hip-hop pioneer, Hip Hop Sisters Network includes Hip Hop Sisters Artistry, which provides a platform for female artists to showcase their talents in an environment of encouragement and respect, as well as Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, which is a non-profit charity that promotes positive images of women of ethnic diversity by bringing together leaders from the world of Hip Hop, the entertainment industry, and the corporate world. HHS provides national and international support to women and youth around the globe on the topics of: Cultural Issues; Financial Empowerment; Health and Wellness; Mentorship; and Educational Opportunities. Advisory board members include Faith Evans, Ledisi, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chilli, Russell Simmons, Cheryl “Salt” James, Malinda Williams, Kelly Price, Malcolm Jamal Warner, and Dr. Benjamin Chavis. Join the Movement: www.hiphopsisters.org
CONTACT
Sheila Eldridge, Miles Ahead Entertainment / Hip Hop Sisters Foundation
sheila@milesaheadentertainment.com
info@hiphopsisters.org
www.hiphopsisters.org
855.625.9831
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Valeria Davis, Senior University Relations Specialist
vadavis2@wisc.edu
608.890.3079
Visit Hip Hop Sisters Artistry at: http://hiphopsisters.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network
Que Cuts
Free Hair Cuts for youth, September 2, 2012 from 1-5pm at Cologne’s Family Haircare Center (1294 Middlebelt Rd). Sponsored by the men of Omega Psi Psi Fraternity Inc.
Hustle In The Park 8-29-12
Join Focus Hope for its healthy living event. Dancers of all ages are welcomed to come out for a night of dancing. Beginners and Advanced Hustle dancers will have a great time.
Date
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Time
6pm – 8pm
Location
Cool Cities Park
located on Oakman Blvd between Woodrow Wilson and Hamilton
Additional Info: This Event FREE!!! And Open To The Public
For more Information Contact
Esteria Rogan
(313) 469-4922
esteria.rogan@focushope.edu
“Ability is Ageless” Award Luncheon
It’s that special time again!
Thursday, September 27th, 2012; Operation ABLE of Michigan will host our annual ”Ability is Ageless” Award Luncheon. This event’s purpose is to call attention to the valuable role of mature workers. Every year, approximately 100 mature workers are nominated by their employers and honored for their achievements and over 500 guest attend to celebrate the cause. Come and share in the Celebration of Ability!
If you are interested in participating or attending the event, please look toward the attachments for reservation and employee nomination information. You can also check out our website for the information http://www.operationable.org/
Model D Speaker Series: Innovation in Education Public Event
Join us Wednesday, Aug. 29 at YouthVille, 7375 Woodward Ave. in Detroit’s New Center for a panel discussion moderated by Kary Moss, Executive Director of ACLU of Michigan. Panelists include:
- Sharnita Johnson, Kellogg Foundation
- Armen Hratchian, Excellent Schools Detroit
- Amber Arellano, Education Trust-Midwest
- Michael Khoury, Cristo Rey High School
- Stephan Quicksey, senior at Osborn Academy of Mathematics
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., program begins at 6 p.m. To register in advance, click here: http://bit.ly/O22RC6.
This Speaker Series is presented by Model D, The Huffington Post, Urban Innovation Exchange and Michigan Nightlight, with support from MSHDA, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and ACLU of Michigan.
Weekly Twitter Snippets
Matteo Passalacqua of @Vanguard_CDC leads the #Northend Parcel Survey process. @CodeforAmerica #Grandwoodward #BSC http://t.co/ESYLmVBi
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VanguardCDC (@Vanguard_CDC) August 21, 2012Camp Jump Start #youth #stepping @Vanguard_CDC summer showcase 2012! #cwne http://t.co/l9D5nWiV
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VanguardCDC (@Vanguard_CDC) August 18, 2012Eleanore Eveleth, formerly of Data Driven #Detroit, instructs residents during the #Northend Parcel Survey training. http://t.co/mNxfOjZL
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VanguardCDC (@Vanguard_CDC) August 21, 2012
