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FREE Admission (Community)
Location: Detroit Historical Museum

The Detroit Historical Museum is offering free admission throughout July during this year’s Summer Spectacular. Thanks to the generous support of PVS Chemicals, local families and individuals can enjoy a fun, educational outing without worrying about the cost of Museum admission

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Plymouth Art in the Park (Festivals)

Celebrating 30 years of art, cuisine, and entertainment, Plymouth Art in the Park returns on July 10, 11 and 12. Turning the streets of downtown Plymouth into a whimsical color palette, the event, which is directed and managed by mother and daughter, Dianne Quinn and Raychel Rork, offers the best local, American, and International artists. Art in the Park ScheduleFriday, July 10th – Noon-8pmSaturday, July 11th – 10am-7pmSunday, July 12th – 10am-5pmFree Shuttle Service: Visitors coming to Art in the Park are encouraged to park at the ACH Plant (formerly Visteon Plant) located at 14425 Sheldon Road, just off of M-14 in Plymouth and take the free round trip shuttle service. The shuttle will run continuously all weekend. The drop off point will be Plymouth City Hall conveniently located in the heart of the art fair. Shuttle service is sponsored by Schoolcraft College.Art in the Park Shuttle Schedule:Friday, July 10: 11:30 am - 8:30 pmSaturday, July 11: 9:30 am - 7:30 pmSunday, July 12: 9:30 am - 5:30 pmInformation: Log onto www.artinthepark.com or call the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce at 734.453.1540.

Pay It 4Ward Goodwill Program (Networking)

Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit and its partners today announce the launch of a one-of-a-kind fundraising campaign to help train thousands of Metro Detroiters for local jobs. The campaign features an envelope that can be filled with dollar bills, passed from person to person, until it reaches 25 people. Called Pay It 4ward, the program runs through July 31, 2009. Anyone can participate simply by picking up an official Pay It 4ward envelope, dropping in a dollar or more, and passing the envelope on to a trusted friend or colleague. Envelopes are available in the June 28th edition of the Sunday Free Press, at any of the 72 local Flagstar banking centers, at 19 Caribou Coffee locations throughout Metro Detroit and at Drakeshire Lanes in Farmington Hills, Mich. Envelopes may also be printed online at the Pay It 4ward homepage http://www.payit4warddetroit.org. Once the envelope reaches the 25th person, that person is asked to take it to a Metro Detroit Flagstar banking center, drop it off at a Metro Detroit Caribou Coffee location or bring it to Drakeshire Lanes. Participants may also contact Goodwill Industries at (866) 964-GIVE to have it picked up. Every $25 dollars collected in a Pay It 4ward envelope, or online at http://www.payit4warddetroit.org, will help provide an entire day of career training for an unemployed Metro Detroiter for a job of the future. For every 1,000 local people Goodwill Industries puts to work up, the organization estimates up to $25 million in wages are earned and spent locally to boost the Metro Detroit economy each year they are on the job.

Lowrey High School 1959 Class Reunion (class reunions)

Lowrey High School class of 1959 is having their 50th reunion, which is a three day event. Aug. 25th golf at Coyote Preserve. Reunion outing will be at Kensington Metropark Aug 26th. Lowrey school tour will be Aug 27th. For more details go to www.lowrey1959reunion.com or Contact Ed Holda 517-688-4416 for golf or Rico Odorico 586-786-9591 for any other questions.

Detroit Jazz Fest Maiden Voyage Fundraising Event (Charity Fundraiser)

The Detroit International Jazz Festival (DJF), America’s largest free jazz festival, is adding a new dimension this year. In celebration of DJF’s 30th Anniversary, a fundraiser is being made possible, in part, by Citizens Bank. The Detroit Jazz Fest Maiden Voyage, presented by Citizens Bank, will set sail on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at 7:30 PM. The two-hour cruise will take place aboard the stylish Ovation Yacht. Launched in 2005, this 138-foot vessel has a “distinctly metropolitan flair” and includes three decks and an outstanding slate of amenities. Guests will be treated to dinner, cocktails and live jazz performed by Detroit legend and Mack Avenue recording artist Johnnie Bassett. The cruise will also feature the much anticipated release of the 2009 Detroit Jazz Fest CD – a compilation of some of the world-class performers who will appear on Labor Day Weekend. Reservations are $150 per person, and only 220 are available for this special event. Sixty three percent (63%) of the price of admission is tax-deductible. Proceeds from the cruise will help support the festival, including educational programs, throughout the year. Reservations for the Inaugural DJF River Cruise can be made by calling 313.715.0199 or emailing Organizer Peggy Goodwin peggygoodwin@goodwinconsulting.us. Beginning April 21, they can also be purchased online at www.detroitjazzfest.com.

Horse Force Benefit featuring the Royal Lipizzaner Stallions (Charity Fundraiser)

Graceful leaps, carefully choreographed footwork and seamless movements aren’t just characteristics of the finest ballerinas – they also can be expected from one of the world’s most famous horse troupes, the Royal Lipizzaner Stallions. These legendary performers will take the stage at the Grosse Pointe Hunt Club on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 in support of the Motor City Horse Force and its “Restore the Horse” initiative, benefitting the Wayne County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit. General admission and VIP tickets are available for both shows, and all tickets are eligible for a 50 percent tax deduction. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 313-884-9090.

Family Fun Fair (Charity Fundraiser)

Starfish Family Services invites parents and caregivers to bring their children to a fun-filled day at the agency’s Fourth Annual Family Fun Fair on Friday, July 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. at its offices in Inkster. The Family Fun Fair is free and will feature games, food, activities and an opportunity to learn about the quality services and programs that Starfish offers to benefit children and their families. For more information call 734-728-3400.

2009 MUSIC on The PLAZA jazz concert series (Musical Performance)

ST. JOHN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER presents the 2009 MUSIC on The PLAZA jazz concert seriesBring the family, lawn chairs and picnic baskets to The Village Festival Plaza in Downtown Grosse Pointe and enjoy these great free outdoor concerts on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.July 2 The Motor City Brass Band One of the top brass bands in North America will present an inspiring set of favoritesRain location is Maire Elementary School, 740 Cadieux Road, 2 blocks west of the Festival Plaza. For more information, call 313.886.7474 or visit www.thevillagegp.com

Robots Among Us at Windsor's Community Museum (Exhibits)

The Robot Collection of Darryl Dupuis will be on display March 8th -August 30 at Windsor's Community Museum. Enjoy Rockem Sockem Robots, Lost in Space to R2-D2 and more. Make a Robot finger and more. The Museum is located at 254 Pitt Street West, Windsor, ONT Canada. Call 519.253.1812 or www.citywindsor.ca for more information.

From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America. (Exhibits)

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, in cooperation with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, is proud to announce the Midwest debut of “From Haven to Home,” a national touring exhibition tracing more than 350 years of Jewish life in America, at the Detroit Historical Museum. Created by AJHS from an original exhibit at the Library of Congress, From Haven to Home chronicles the American Jewish experience, focusing on America as "Haven” — the Jewish immigrant’s refuge from persecution in countries abroad — to America as "Home," the creation of permanent Jewish communities in the United States. The national story and the Michigan Jewish experience will be vividly brought to life through 16 two-sided panels and displays. When: May 6 – August 30, 2009 Presented by: Jewish Historical Society of Michigan (JHS) Presented in cooperation with: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan DetroitAdmission to the Detroit Historical Museum is Adults: $6; Youth (ages 5 – 17), Students (valid ID) and Seniors (ages 60 and above): $4

YMCA PROVIDES FREE WEEK OF OVERNIGHT CAMP TO CHILDREN OF UNEMPLOYED PARENTS & DEPLOYED MILITARY PERSONNEL (Family and Kids)

In response to the state of the economy and the number of Michigan military personnel on active duty, the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Board of Directors announces a free week of overnight camp at Camp Nissokone in Oscoda, Michigan, for 150 children of unemployed parents and deployed military personnel. This is a $500 value, per child, being offered at no cost to qualified families on a first come, first-served basis. Parents and guardians are encouraged to follow the guidelines and register on the YMCA Web site at www.ymcadetroit.org. Donations are welcomed online on the YMCA Web site at www.ymcadetroit.org. Camp Nissokone, located just north of Oscoda, Michigan, on the shores of Lake Van Ettan, will offer seven week-long overnight camping sessions throughout the summer beginning the week of June 28 through August 15. Campers range in age from 9 to 16.For more information about the free week of camp at YMCA Nissokone, interested parties can visit www.ymcadetroit.org or call 313-267-5300.

Artists sought for Grosse Pointe Village Block party (Art & Craft Show)

The Grosse Pointe Village Association is seeking qualified artists to participate in Art on the Block at Grosse Pointe’s Greatest Block Party. The Block Party takes place on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th on Kercheval Avenue between Notre Dame and Cadieux in The Village, Downtown Grosse Pointe. Times for Art on the Block are Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Grosse Pointe’s Greatest Block Party is a late-summer festival of food, music, art and children’s activities.Nearly 40 artists participated in last years’ inaugural Art on the Block and with room to grow, the goal for 2009 is to attract a minimum of 70 artists. The non-refundable space reservation fee for the juried two-day art fair is $100.00 if received by April 30th and $125.00 if received by May 31st. Please call the Art on the Block coordinator, Lisa Amori, at 313.881.6305 if you are interested in receiving an application. For additional information about Grosse Pointe’s Greatest Block Party, including sponsorship opportunities, contact the Grosse Pointe Village Association’s marketing and promotions office at 313.886.7474.

JVS Women to Work Job Help (Job Fairs)

Need a job because you've lost your source of income from divorce, your spouse's unemployment or other reason? The JVS Women to Work program can help. We'll supply the job search services and confidence you need to enter the work force. Call 248.559.5000.

Shore Mortgage Job Fair (Job Fairs)

Michigan- Based, Shore Mortgage, one of the country’s leading FHA and conventional home lenders, is seeking to grow company’s team and to highlight employee benefits. Thursday, July 9, 20096:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.The Westin-Southfield1500 Town CenterSouthfield, Michigan 48075Shore Mortgage currently has immediate employment opportunitiesfor FHA LOAN PROCESSORS, UNDERWRITERS, ACCOUNTEXECUTIVES, POST CLOSING SPECIALISTS, QUALITY CONTROLAUDITORS AND LOAN OFFICERS.Shore Mortgage’s career fair offers applicants an importantopportunity to speak directly with hiring managers during this twohour event. Resumes and RSVP are required for attendance. Pleasephone 248.594.8932; email (in word format) careers@shoremortgage.com and include NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS and RESUME.

Book Drive to Benefit City Mission (Charity)

Dream Players’ Productions (DPP), the theater production company of Project DayDream, is conducting a book drive to benefit City Mission, an organization located in Detroit’s Brightmoor community that is striving to break the cycle of generational poverty among families living in the neighborhood by meeting their educational, physical, and spiritual needs. Cast members from this summer’s DPP musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast — which will be performed at 7 p.m. July 22-24 at Seaholm High School in Birmingham —are collecting new and gently used books, which they will distribute to students of City Mission Academy after presenting an abbreviated version of this favorite Broadway musical on Tuesday, July 14, at 9 a.m. At the academy. DPP’s goal is to collect 1,000 books by their last performance, so other Detroit-area agencies that serve children and youth will also benefit from the book drive. In recognition of DPP’s fifth anniversary, Artistic Director Tiffany Victoria Sims and the cast of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast wanted to do something special for the metro Detroit community. Because Belle, the play’s heroine, loves books, they decided to conduct a book drive for children who may not have access to the world of magic and adventure that books can open up. Cast members will also be participating in a Fifth Anniversary Celebration Tea at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. Book donations will be accepted at the tea and at all performances. For more information and to purchase tickets to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast or the Fifth Anniversary Celebration Tea, visit www.projectdaydream.com.

A Night at the Aquarium (Charity)

The Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium Present:"A NIGHT AT THE AQUARIUM"Saturday, July 25th at 6:00pm to 11:00 pmTo raise Funds to Restore & Reopen the Belle Isle Aquarium$100.00 per person Includes a Magical Evening along withLive Music, Strolling Supper, Cash Bar & Silent Auction.For information: http://www.belleisleaquarium.com/

Walk Like MADD (Community)
Time: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Metro Detroit-Troy

Who: Everyone is invited to attend Walk like MADD What: 5K (3.1 miles) non-competitive WalkWhen: Saturday, September 26, 2009 ~9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies ~9:30 a.m. Walk BeginsWhere: New Location - Troy Civic Campus, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 – North side of Big Beaver Rd,. between Livernois & Crooks Roads, turn on Civic Center Dr., turn right on Town Center Drive - Walk festival area at the corner of Town Center Drive. and Livernois.How: Register your company or yourself online or phone at www.walklikemadd.org, select Detroit-Troy or you can call Beth Sowulewski at 586.997.6504 or by email at beth.sowulewski@madd.org

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Free Healthcare for the Uninsured (Health)
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 8045 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202

The Dr. Albert B. Cleage, Sr. Memorial Health Center offers FREE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED DETROIT RESIDENTS FOUR DAYS A WEEK!

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"A Picasso" by Jeffrey Hatcher (Theatre performance)
Time: 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Performance Network Theatre

Deep in the catacombs beneath Nazi-occupied Paris, notorious lothario Pablo Picasso faces off against a female agent of the Gestapo. At stake are Picasso’s art, his loves, his beliefs…and his survival. Starring John Manfredi and Emily Sutton-Smith. Directed by Tony Caselli.June 11-July 128 pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings3 pm Saturday matinees2 pm Sunday matineesCall (734) 663-0681 to reserve tickets, or visit our website: www.performancenetwork.orgPerformance Network is located at 120 E Huron, the corner of 4th and Huron in downtown Ann Arbor.

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