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City Under Siege: A University Forum on the Crime Crisis In Detroit
On September 20 and 21, 2012, the Forum on Contemporary Issues in Society (FOCIS) at Wayne State University will present City Under Siege: A University Forum on the Crime Crisis in Detroit. The two-day symposium takes place on our Detroit campus and explores the concept of community policing as a strategy for reducing crime in urban areas such as Detroit.
For more information visit: http://focis.wayne.edu/cityundersiege/
Detroit Historic Neighborhoods Coalition Meeting
The September meeting of the DHNC (Detroit Historic Neighborhoods Coalition) will be held Thursday, September 20, at 6 p.m. at the Family Place, 8726 Woodward. Park in the rear and enter through the rear doors.
Our speaker is Mr. Nate Ford, head of BS and E (Buildings, Safety and Engineering), who will talk with us about how BS and E is involved with historic properties and code enforcement, as well as how BS and E polices and resolves the vacant building dilemma here in Detroit.
For further information, contact Larry Roberts at aparoberts@yahoo.com, or call 822-8111.
Adopt-A-Child Christmas Registration 2012
Northend Youth Improvement Council presents:
Adopt-A-Child
Christmas
Registration 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 5:30pm – 8pm
at Considine Little Rock Family Life Center
Registration Information Required
Required Documentation
Parent/Guardian
Copy of Picture ID (License or State ID)
Social Security Card
Required Documentation for
All Children 12yrs old and under
Copy of all participating children’s Medicaid Card
and
Copy of all participating children’s Birth Certificates
Required Financial Information
Copy of your income/budget statement (FIA/SSI/Other)
Copy of your last pay stub (within last two week preferred)
Copy of your bridge card
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Bring all information that apply
Remember, copies are required.
We are not responsible for original documents submitted.
Central District Police/Community Relations Council Meeting
Tuesday – September 18th at 6:30 pm
Central District Police Headquarters
7310 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
The Central District Police Headquarters is located on the corner of E. Grand Blvd/Woodward. Please enter in side door on E. Grand Blvd. (Do not use the Central District office on the corner).
For more information visit http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/org/cdpcrc or contact us at cdpcrc@hotmail.com
Meetings are the Third Tuesday of each month (except July and August)
N.E.W. (North End Woodward Community Coalition) Meeting
North End Community Coalition is having a Meeting this evening (Monday, September 17, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.) The City Planning Commission of Detroit will be present to discuss the charter specific to the Citizen District Councils.
Location: St. Matthew St. Joseph (8850 Woodward Avenue, Detroit MI 48202)
DLECTRICITY: Detroit’s NightTime Exhibition of Art + Light
DLECTRICITY is a new contemporary light art festival in the City of Detroit. For two nights, the historic architecture of Midtown will become the canvas for local, national, and international artists to display their cutting edge works of art. Over 35 projects will be shown including video projection, 3D video mapping, lasers, light sculpture, interactive design, performance, and more. The event is FREE to the public and open to all ages.
Schedule
Friday, October 5
7 PM – 12 AM
Saturday, October 6
7 PM – 2 AM
Light Bike Events
Saturday, October 6
5 – 7 PM Workshop
7 PM Parade
For more information visit: www.DLECTRICITY.com
Urban Agriculture Community Meetings
The City of Detroit City Planning Commission and the Detroit Food Policy Council will hold three community meetings. Come learn about the proposed Urban Agriculture ordinance, ask questions, and share your opinions.
For more information please contact Kathryn Underwood at (313)224-6378 or KathrynL@detroitmi.gov.
The ordinance will available at www.detroitmi.gov/CityCouncil/CouncilDivisions/CityPlanningComission prior to the community meeting.
Northend Community Beautification Blitz
We need your support!!! We need you to come out and help assist with the Beautification Blitz. It’s 3 days of fun, sweat, fun, dirt, fun, and bettering the North End! The Blitz will occur on September 18th through September 20th from 1pm to 5pm each day. If you cannot assist please recruit a volunteer in your place. To register please sign up here: NE Blitz Volunteer Registration Form.
