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The Super Blood Wolf Moon

Total Lunar Eclipse of 2019

During a total lunar eclipse, the shadow of the earth passes over and completely covers the face of the moon. Some sunlight passing through the earth’s atmosphere is refracted toward the moon, casting a reddish glow on the moon’s surface.

The lunar eclipse of 2019 was given the appellation “Super Blood Wolf Moon.”

“Super” refers to the moon’s apparent size. The full moon looked bigger to the eye than normal because it was near its closest approach to earth in its elliptical orbit.

“Blood” describes the moon’s apparent color during the eclipse. The tint was caused by sunlight refracted by the earth’s atmosphere, transforming the moon’s normally gray countenance. 

“Wolf” is the traditional name for the full moon in January. The Old Farmer’s Almanac reported Native American and early European colonists used the term when they would hear wolves howling at night, in hunger from the scarcity of food in the long winter.

The eclipse of January 20-21, 2019, lived up to the name. While the moon appeared larger than usual, the evening also was colder than usual with air temperatures recorded at -4˚ Fahrenheit (-20 ˚ Celsius) here in Detroit.

Designed to work at temperatures above freezing, the camera stopped working after only a few minutes in the field. A spare battery kept inside a warm jacket pocket powered the camera for a final series of exposures that yielded the image.

Families in Bloom

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          MEDIA CONTACT: Melissa Bunker

                                                                (313) 886-9074 / marketwrite@comcast.net

Spaulding for Children’s ‘Families in Bloom’ Celebrates 50 Years Building Stronger Families

‘Spaulding for Children Day’ is Saturday, April 27 in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 3, 2019 – The Honorable Kenson J. Siver, Mayor of the City of Southfield, has officially designated Saturday, April 27, 2019 as “Spaulding for Children Day” in recognition of Spaulding for Children’s 50 years as a not-for-profit organization in service to adopted and foster children. The proclamation also heralds Families in Bloom, a free family event that celebrates the anniversary and demonstrates how strong families help build strong communities.

Families in Bloom takes place Saturday, April 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at St. John’s Banquet and Conference Center, 22001 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan, 48975. Free and open to the public of all communities, the event includes workshops for adults and activities for children. The event also honors individuals whose work and support have made Spaulding for Children an important resource for children and families. Spaulding was founded in 1968 with the goal of finding a permanent family for every child who needs one.

Four awards will be presented to commemorate the 50th anniversary. They include:

  • “The John and Betty Barfield Angel Award”— Mr. Barfield’s wish was for SFC to have the resources to fund 100 adoptions annually and started the Partners Endowment Campaign.
  • “The Robert ‘Bob’ and Marjorie Daniels Lighthouse Award” – Mr. Daniels was a charter board member and a beacon, bringing many companies and individuals to support SFC.
  • “The Mike Lucci Ambassador Award” – Mr. Lucci was an ambassador for the children and SFC for more than 30 years, raising over a million dollars through his annual golf outing.
  • “The Dave Thomas Spirit of Adoption Award” – Mr. Thomas dedicated his life to helping children get adopted. SFC continues to work with his foundation, supported by Wendy’s franchisees.

Fox 2’s Huel Perkins emcees the Families in Bloom awards ceremony, which begins at 2 p.m. Among the honorees and dignitaries in attendance will be Detroit Lion’s legend Mike Lucci.

Sponsors include Wendy’s Detroit Area Franchisees, the Michigan/Wayne County Department of Health and Human Services, Annette & Company School of Dance, and Health Alliance Plan. Joining them are Meijer’s, English Gardens, and Big Families.

Families in Bloom Timeline:

  • Noon to 2 p.m. – Southfield Fire Department Safety House
  • 1 – 2 p.m. – Meet Detroit Lion’s official mascot, Roary
  • 2 p.m. – Awards Ceremony
  • Noon to 2 p.m., 3-3:30 p.m. – Workshops
  • 1 – 4 p.m. – Raffle Pulls on the Hour

Workshops:

  • 12:30 p.m. – Spaulding for Children Presents Basics of Foster Care
  • 1 p.m. – JVS presents Families Financial literacy
  • 1:30 p.m. – Wellness Plan presents Puberty
  • 3 p.m. – CARE House of Oakland County presents Keeping Kids Safe from Abuse

Activities Throughout the Day:

  • Author readings by Theresa Baker of “Josie’s Bedazzled Shoes” and LaTashia M. Perry of the “Kids Like Mine” series
  • Kids First Initiative will present activities to introduce children to the excitement of science with Richard Bell.
  • Ascension Providence Hospital will conduct free health checks for blood sugar, blood pressure, and Body-Mass Index (BMI).
  • Southfield Public Library will host readings and children’s activities.
  • Southfield Police will discuss public and community safety.
  • Southfield Parks & Recreation will distribute information about summer programs.
  • Southfield Fire Department will provide fire safety information and demonstrations
  • Annette & Company will hold dance performances and demonstrations.

In addition, other organizations and exhibitors will present resources and opportunities for families and children.

About Spaulding for Children

Spaulding for Children is a national leader in developing and providing resources and training for foster and adoptive families and those who serve and support them. Started in 1968 with the belief that every child is adoptable, Spaulding brought attention to foster children with special needs. Today Spaulding provides research-based training and education for those interested in becoming adoptive and foster parents in addition to partnership projects funded through the Michigan DHHS and the Children’s Bureau and parenting and preventive support program for young women who are pregnant or young mothers between the ages of 13-24 children with risk factors for child abuse and neglect. Spaulding for Children prevention program includes assistance, coaching and mentoring for the most vulnerable parents and have achieved a significant success rate in keeping families intact. 

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Spaulding for Children

16250 Northland Dr., Ste. 120

Southfield, MI  48075

www.spaulding.org

www.facebook.com/spauldingforchildren

An Eclipse Over the Nation of Poets

Planning for an extraordinary time and place.

A remarkable celestial event is coming to a very special place on July 2, 2019. For a few brief minutes of that date, a total eclipse of the sun will be visible over a portion of the Southern Hemisphere.

The eclipse and its shadow first fall upon earth a thousand miles east of New Zealand. As the moon orbits the earth at a speed faster than the earth rotates on its axis, the shadow it casts will continue eastward, stretching thousands of miles over the Pacific Ocean to make landfall about 90 minutes later, near La Serena, Chile. The shadow of totality slants across Chile and crosses into Argentina, ending a few minutes later with the setting sun in the suburbs of Buenos Aires.

For those who enjoy both science and literature, the natural phenomenon of a total solar eclipse couldn’t happen over a more energizing locale. Argentina, its people and pampas, inspired Jorge Luis Borges, whose prose did more than describe new worlds: His imagination created them.

Chile is remarkable place, a 2,653 mile stretch of Pacific Patagonian coastline. The rocky and mountainous coast provides sandy beaches and beautiful caletas – bays that shelter towns and travelers. The nation’s interior finds some of the tallest mountains, ranges and volcanoes in the world. Its fertile valleys shelter rich farmlands that help feed a nation and planet.

Chile’s skies are among the clearest on earth, making its mountains and high desert plains home to many of the world’s great astronomical observatories. The Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, the Gemini South Observatory, and La Silla European Observatory are each in the path of totality.

To those who study literature, Chile is the nation of poets. It has given the world two Nobel Prize winning authors: Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda. In addition to their national culture, both credited much inspiration to their homeland’s natural beauty.

For eclipse watchers, Chile brings a unique artistic circumstance this year. The total solar eclipse will happen about 14-degrees over the northwest horizon. If weather and camanchaca cooperate, photographers will capture some truly wonderful images from beaches, mountains, and historic places.

So it is in this unique place, home to poets and astronomers and 18 million more good people, that this writer plans to witness and chronicle the total solar eclipse of 2019. I’d also like to share how to safely observe and photograph an eclipse of the sun, so others may enjoy this wonder of nature.

Eclipses of the sun are coming to the mainland United States in 2023 and 2024. The former will be an annular solar eclipse, where the moon does not cover the entire face of the sun, leaving what appears to be a ring of fire around the lunar perimeter. The latter will be a total solar eclipse, a 100-mile wide path from Texas to a tiny corner of Michigan just north of Toledo, Ohio.

In the meantime, I’ll get started with the planning. July 2 is just around the corner. I can hardly wait.

Pro Musica of Detroit

Pro Musica of Detroit Presents Sphinx Soloists Unplugged: From Davos to Detroit

The concert stars cellist Sterling Elliott, winner of the 2019 Sphinx Competition Senior Division, and violinist Hannah White, winner of the 2015 Sphinx Competition Junior Division.

DETROIT, Feb. 21, 2019 – Continuing its 91-year tradition of presenting the finest music, Pro Musica of Detroit is proud to announce cellist Sterling Elliot and violinist Hannah White will perform a concert program entitled, “Sphinx Unplugged: From Davos to Detroit” on Friday, March 15 at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. The concert performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube at The Max.

The artists will perform solo works and duets that range from the Baroque to the contemporary eras. Joining the artists in the program is virtuosa pianist Yuki Mack, who will accompany them on “One Foot in the Dark,” a new work by Detroit composer Harriet Steinke among other pieces.

The performance marks the first Pro Musica appearance for Elliott, 1st Prize Laureate of the 2019 Sphinx Competition Senior Division, and White, Laureate of the 2015 Sphinx Competition Junior Division. The pair recently returned to compete in the 2019 Sphinx Competition, held Feb. 2 in Detroit, after a performing at the 2019 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Individual concert tickets are available for $45 for cabaret seating and $25 for theatre seating. Student tickets are free when accompanied by a paying adult.Tickets can be purchased online at promusicadetroit.com as well as by telephone through the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Box Office at (313) 576-5111.

Sterling Elliot was named First Place Laureate of the 22nd annual Sphinx Competition, held earlier this month in Detroit.  In addition to the Robert Frederick Smith prize presented to the Senior Division winner, Mr. Elliot received the Audience Choice Award, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. Mr. Elliot is a student at The Juilliard School and has toured with the Sphinx Virtuosi, performed as a soloist with orchestras around the country, and played as a substitute cellist with the New York Philharmonic. He also has soloed with the Cleveland Symphony, Virginia Symphony, the New World Symphony, the Buffalo Philharmonic, the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra and other leading ensembles.

Hannah White is a 1st Place Laureate from the Sphinx Competition 2015 Junior Division. She has been a member of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra String Orchestra, Philharmonia, and made the rare jump to Senior Symphony at age 11. She currently is a fellow at the Music Institute of Chicago’s Academy, a pre-college training program for highly gifted musicians. She has performed solo with many orchestras, including the Madison Symphony, Sphinx Symphony, and the Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago.

Joining Sterling and Hannah is Detroit composer Harriet Steinke. She currently organizes the Detroit Composers’ Project, a musical collaboration centered on facilitating performances of new music in the city of Detroit among area-based performers and composers.

In addition to Steinke’s One Foot in the Dark, the evening will include performances by Sterling and Hannah of pieces by J.S. Bach, Spanish cellist Gaspar Cassadó, Norwegian violinist Johann Halvorsen, Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe, and Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály, whose work was performed by Béla Bartók during the very first Pro Musica of Detroit concert on Feb. 19, 1928.

Pro Musica’s Next Concert

Completing the 2018-2019 Pro Musica of Detroit concert season is the Joel Peterson Ensemble on May 10, 2019. A composer, musician, and art facilitator based in Detroit, Joel Peterson has explored and encompassed methods of music-making from traditional and popular forms to experimental and classical works. Mr. Peterson’s compositions have been performed by members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Michigan Opera Theatre and New Music Detroit, which performed in 2017 for Pro Musica of Detroit. This season’s program features works by Mr. Peterson for classic chamber ensembles, including his 2011 work, Freedom of Assembly.

About Pro Musica of Detroit                                          

Now in its 92nd season, Pro Musica of Detroit is the city’s oldest presenter of chamber music. Past artists have included some of the most well-known names in classical music including: composers Béla Bartók, Maurice Ravel, Aaron Copland, William Bolcom and Michael Daugherty; and musicians Joshua Bell, Jessye Norman, Amit Peled, Benjamin Grosvenor, and Michigan’s own emerging classical star, Ivan Moshchuk.

The Pro Musica experience represents a unique part of Detroit’s cultural heritage connecting audiences directly with musicians since 1928. With the intimate venue of The Cube, audience members are able to sit in cabaret style seating that is in close proximity to the performer. Also unique to Pro Musica is that artists are encouraged to speak directly to the audience about the works and composers they are performing. Afterwards, audience members enjoy the opportunity to mingle with the artists and other audience members at an Afterglow reception. For more information, please visit promusicadetroit.com.

Michigan Community Resources

Michigan Community Resources Presents Pro Bono Legal Service on National Day of Service

DETROIT, January 28, 2019 – Nine Michigan nonprofits are now better prepared to deliver their services after receiving pro bono financial and legal review services through a legal clinic presented by Michigan Community Resources (MCR). On January 24 MCR joined with providers in seven other cities across the nation, from San Francisco to New York and Washington D.C., to present the free legal consultations to nonprofit organizations serving children, families, and other vulnerable populations  as part of a National Day of Service for pro bono legal service providers.

“This clinic is all about the power of pro bono service,” Shamyle Dobbs, Chief Executive Officer for MCR, said. “Staying on top of all processes including reporting, governance, and legal compliance can be difficult for many nonprofits due to limited resources. Having the ability to sit down with attorneys further demonstrates to donors and funders that these organizations have the financial systems in place to be in compliance and exhibit fiscal responsibility. And not all nonprofits can afford to pay the going rate for an attorney.”

Regulatory and other legal burdens make it challenging for nonprofit managers to assess their financial transparency and fiscal oversight procedures. The clinic was developed collaboratively by Exponentum™, a national network of business law pro bono providers including MCR, to help nonprofits improve their financial transparency and related compliance practices. 

Nonprofit clinic participants each received counsel from highly skilled attorneys providing their services pro bono. A total of 20 attorneys from firms including Miller Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C., Butzel Long, Dykema, General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. provided assistance to the nine participating nonprofits. Attorneys from some of the oldest and most well-established firms in Michigan worked collaboratively with General Motors and Ford Motor lawyers to provide trusted guidance and support to a dynamic group of participants using the Nonprofit Financial Reporting and Tax-exempt Compliance Assessment Tool, developed by Exponentum.

Lack of knowledge and lack of resources can be the two greatest barriers to nonprofits being legally compliant, Kirsten Pederson, Corporate Counsel at General Motors said. Pederson and Ryan Warsh, Attorney at Miller Canfield provided pro bono counsel to Latisha Johnson of MECCA Development CDC and worked with Johnson to complete the compliance assessment tool on behalf of MECCA Development.

Working with the pro bono attorneys “helped me get through some of the concerns that I had to know that moving forward, I’m doing everything right,” Daniel Washington of the nonprofit Original Creativity said, “everything from filing my taxes to making sure that I have my bylaws really tight and right so that there’s no question or concern moving forward.”

In addition to pro bono legal counsel, representatives from Apparatus Solutions and UHY, LLP, presented a lunchtime workshop for 11 nonprofits that dove deeper into financial practices that can be critical for nonprofits. Representatives from Apparatus and UHY also volunteered their time.

The clinic was hosted by Co.act Detroit and was made possible by funding from the Access to Justice Fund of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. An additional grant from the Association of Corporate Counsel provided food and other support. The clinic could not have been accomplished without the generous commitment to pro bono service of the attorneys and other professionals involved. The clinic demonstrates the many ways MCR leverages the support of volunteer attorneys to provide transactional legal services to qualified nonprofits.

There was a great deal of interest in the clinic and more organizations applied than were able to be scheduled. Future programs for nonprofits scheduled by MCR include workshops on real property issues faced by nonprofits in partnership with the Real Property Section of the State Bar of Michigan; other legal and organizational guidance workshops (topics and dates TBA); and a series of workshops providing legal and journalistic guidance on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in partnership with the Detroit Free Press in the summer. There will be other legal compliance clinics announced through the year. These are in addition to MCR ‘s regular Legal Pro Bono Referral Program, direct legal services, and Office Hours programs. Details are available at www.mi-community.org.

About Michigan Community Resources

Michigan Community Resources provides a comprehensive array of consulting and organizational capacity building services for nonprofit and community organizations in Southeast Michigan, with distinct services available statewide. MCR is the only organization of this kind in the state that supports and empowers community organizations through pro bono legal and organizational capacity building services. Since its founding in 1998, MCR has provided more than $16 million in free legal assistance to more than 1,200 nonprofits throughout Michigan. Each year, MCR serves 400 nonprofit organizations across all MCR programs. In turn, each organization serves countless others as they deliver on their missions.

MCR participates in the Access to Justice Campaign and encourages support through the ATJ Fund. The ATJ Campaign is a collaborative centralized campaign, administered by the Michigan State Bar Foundation in partnership with the State Bar of Michigan, to increase resources for seven regional and eight statewide civil legal aid programs in Michigan. For more information, please visit www.mi-community.org.

About Exponentum

Exponentum™ is a national network of business law pro bono providers dedicated to improving the quality of life in low-income and disadvantaged communities by expanding the availability and quality of pro bono business legal services for nonprofits that serve those communities. Exponentum partners with law firms and corporations to implement national responses to challenges faced by the nonprofit sector by delivering expert legal assistance and educational programs to nonprofits.Members serve geographic regions throughout the United States and share a goal of making nonprofits more effective in serving their communities. More information is available at  www.exponentum.org.     

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615 Griswold, Suite 805, Detroit, MI 48226 T: 313 962 3171 I F: 313 962 0797

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Kramer’s Bed, Bath & Window Fashions

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                     Melissa Bunker (313) 886-9074

KRAMER’S BED BATH & WINDOW FASHIONS ANNOUNCE
RETIREMENT AND CLOSING SALE

GROSSE POINTE, Mich., Nov. 20, 2018 –  After 36 years, Mike and Joann Kramer have announced the closing of Kramer’s Bed, Bath & Window Fashions in The Village. The store will be open through end of December and all in-store items are discounted to sell.

In close to four decades, the Kramers have carved a niche for themselves in the home furnishings sector through offering the highest quality and personalized service and have succeeded in building a loyal customer base despite changes in retail and the growth of online shopping.

Kramer’s has been a destination for their list of exclusive lines that reads like a veritable who’s who in the home fashion industry including Yves Delorme, Sferra, Matouk, Peacock Alley for bed, as well as Casafina, Pine Cone Hill and Creative Bath. For bath and home fragrances and personal care items, Kramer’s carries items from Thymes, Crabtree & Evelyn and Hillhouse Naturals and others.

Among their fashions for the bed are down comforters, duvet covers, blanket covers, sheets, pillows, mattress pads, mattress covers and blankets.  Bath fashions include towels, bath rugs, bath accessories, shower curtains, wall hardware, pictures, mirrors and luxurious bathrobes. They also carry kitchen linens and napkins that make ideal for holidays gifts from stocking stuffers to hostess gifts.

Mike and Joann Kramer are proud to have been an integral part of The Village and the Grosse Pointe community, actively participating and taking leadership roles in local events and the designers’ show houses. They strongly advocate for independent retailing and the flexibility, responsiveness and expertise that it provides the consumer.

They have received numerous awards including Certified Windows Fashions Professional, Master Level, City of Grosse Pointe Beautification Awards, the Michigan Retailers Association and the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce. They have also

served in pivotal roles in the community, including the Grosse Pointe Village Association and the Grosse Pointe Village Downtown Development Authority.

The store is located at 16906 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 – 6 p.m. and Thursdays until 8 p.m. Weekend hours are Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. More information is available at www.kramersbbwf.com and by phoning (313) 881-9890.

U-SNAP-BAC Music on the Green Celebrates Detroit Community and Its Living Infrastructure

U-SNAP-BAC MUSIC ON THE GREEN CELEBRATES DETROIT COMMUNITY, INVITES PUBLIC INPUT ON A LIVING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE FUTURE

DETROIT, Sept.5, 2017 – The public spotlight will turn on a unique development that features living infrastructure when U-SNAP-BAC presents Music on the Green, Sept. 24 in Detroit.

U-SNAP-BAC (United Streets Networking and Planning; Building A Community), a not-for-profit organization incorporated to revitalize the east side of Detroit, presents Music on the Green in answer to community interest that was sparked after the initial announcement of phase one planning for their Barham Farmway & Greenway project earlier this year.

Music on the Green runs from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24 on Barham Street between Mack Avenue and Windsor Street. The  event is designed to bring community members together and introduce to them the future possibilities for the Barham Farmway and Greenway.

The free, family friendly event features food and music and is designed to celebrate community. It kicks off with grower demonstrations and flower bulb planting, followed by a brief presentation about the Barham Farmway & Greenway development. Concert performances follow from Straight Ahead and The Sun Messengers.

Music on the Green is possible thanks to the generous support of Enterprise Community Partners. The Barham Farmway & Greenway Project is being developed by U-SNAP- BAC with  support from The Kresge Foundation. The project will transform Barham Street into an asset that connects the neighborhood and provides agricultural opportunities for local growers.

During Music on the Green, all members of the community are invited to review, comment, and vote on potential ideas from community members & technical teams who will present several ideas for the first phase of the project.

Music on the Green Schedule

  • 1:00-1:30 pm:  Grower Demonstrations & Flower Bulb Planting
  • 1:30 pm: Welcome & Barham Vision Presentation
  • 2:00 pm: Straight Ahead, featuring eclectic, soulful, jazz, Latin & jazzy hip-hop
  • 3:30 pm: The Sun Messengers, Detroit’s favorite dance band with Motown and more

​Music on the Green takes place rain or shine. Guests are asked to bring their own chairs.  Parking will be available on Lakepointe and Beaconsfield & vacant lots as directed. More information is available at www.usnapbac.org and (313) 640-1100.

About The Barham Farmway & Greenway & Project

U-SNAP-BAC, with support from The Kresge Foundation, is developing a plan to eliminate dumping, improve safety, and create an asset that connects the neighborhood to active recreation and agricultural opportunities on Barham. Community members and technical teams are currently researching and designing ideas for the first phase of the project.

About U-SNAP-BAC

U-SNAP-BAC (United Streets Networking and Planning; Building A Community) was incorporated in 1987 by a consortium of seven (7) neighborhood organizations and four (4) business associations to revitalize the east side of Detroit. The organization is designed to promote economic growth and neighborhood improvement through coalition building, resource development, joint planning and programming.

Programs include classes in home buying and ownership, home repair, rehabilitation of vacant properties, demolition of unsafe structures, as well as infrastructure repair, new home development and affordable rentals. Since 1987, U-SNAP-BAC has completed more than 1000 home repairs, rehabbed 65 vacant structures and constructed 131 units of affordable rental and single family homes for low and moderate income families.

U-SNAP-BAC currently serves as an intake center for the City of Detroit 0% interest Home Repair Loans.

U-SNAP-BAC provides training for potential homebuyers to prepare them for their first home; how to qualify for a mortgage, understanding predatory lending, how to read a credit report and what it means to be financially fit and avoid foreclosure.

Staff are HUD and MSHDA certified counselors and are available for one-on-one sessions, as well as group sessions to equip homebuyers and homeowners with the tools necessary to acquire and maintain the home of their dreams.

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Paul W. Smith Golf Classic Raises Over $500,000 for Detroit PAL

14th ANNUAL PAUL W. SMITH GOLF CLASSIC RAISES OVER $500,000 FOR DETROIT PAL

·         Net proceeds from the 14th Annual Paul W. Smith Golf Classic on Aug. 7, 2017 exceed $500,000 for Detroit PAL programs

·         Paul’s PALs contributions, designed for the public to participate in the event, were nearly $60,000 and included a match from Farm Bureau Insurance

·         The Paul W. Smith Golf Classic, the largest fundraiser for Detroit PAL, has raised nearly $6M in net proceeds to date and supports 13,000 PAL participants annually 

DETROIT, August 10, 2017 – The 14th annual Paul W. Smith Golf Classic raised just over $506,000 net for Detroit PAL, bringing the total financial contribution to nearly $6M net since 2004. Monies go directly to Detroit PAL athletic, academic and leadership programs which have expanded through the event’s support to reach 13,000 young people living in the City of Detroit.

The Paul W. Smith Golf Classic, held at the historic Detroit Golf Club, featured a day of golf, camaraderie and dining and was attended by 270 corporate and community representatives. Event proceeds were raised from sponsorships and individual contributions of nearly $60,000 to Paul’s PALs which were matched by a match from Farm Bureau Insurance.

“The goal of the tournament since the beginning is the check we write to Detroit PAL,” Paul W. Smith, said.  “We are thrilled that the corporate community and the many caring individuals we have been able to bring together over the last 14 years have now raised nearly $6M in net proceeds for Detroit PAL. Thanks to these supporters, I am proud to report Detroit PAL has been able to increase its services and capacity to serve 13,000 of our city’s young people.”

The Paul W. Smith Golf Classic is considered one of the region’s most productive charity golf outings and is made possible through the support of sponsors. The Title Sponsor each year is News/Talk 760 WJR and Ford Motor Company is Tournament Sponsor. Joining them as Presenting Sponsors were Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, DTE Energy Foundation, FCA Foundation, General Motors Corporation and Toyota Motor Sales, USA.

Other sponsors are listed at www.paulwsmithgolf.com/sponsors. Individuals can still make contributions at www.paulwsmithgolf.com/pauls-pals-donations.

About The Paul W. Smith Golf Classic

The Paul W. Smith Golf Classic is the single largest annual fundraiser for Detroit PAL. Now celebrating its 14th year, the tournament has raised nearly $6 million net since 2004. Since the tournament’s inception, Paul W. Smith, legendary radio personality and talk show host from News/Talk 760 WJR, has championed the event, serving as a dedicated event chair and sponsor solicitor. Corporate and community support includes Title Sponsor, Cumulus Media’s News/Talk 760 WJR; and include Tournament Sponsor Ford Motor Company, Presenting Sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, DTE Energy Foundation, FCA Foundation, General Motors Corporation and Toyota Motor Sales, USA. For more information, and to view a complete list of sponsors, visit www.paulwsmithgolf.com.

About Detroit PAL

Detroit PAL is a nonprofit organization positively impacting the lives of over 13,000 children each year through athletics, academic and leadership development programs with roots dating back to 1969. Detroit PAL empowers the community by training volunteer coaches and creating safe places for kids to play. Each year, Detroit PAL teaches nearly 1,700 caring community members how to be encouraging and effective mentors. For more information, please visit www.detroitpal.org

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Mahindra 2017 Urban Agriculture Grants and Summer Music Concert

MEDIA ADVISORY: NEW EVENT DATE

Mahindra 2017 Urban Agriculture Grants and Summer Music Concert – July 27

WHAT:                  

Mahindra will present over $100,000 in support to local non-profit organizations engaged in urban agriculture. Following the presentation Mahindra kicks off a music series in a working garden in downtown Detroit.

WHERE:    

Lafayette Greens
132 West Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Near the intersection of W Lafayette Blvd and Shelby St

WHEN: 

Thursday, July 27, 2017
5:30 – 6 :00 p.m. Media Opportunity with Mahindra representatives and grantees.
7:00 p.m. Presentation to charities preceding concert.

WHO:     

Mahindra is the world’s largest tractor company by volume and the third in the US.

Their North American technical center opened in Metro Detroit in 2013.

Later this year, Mahindra will announce a facility which will be the first new automotive assembly facility in Metro Detroit in 25 years.

The Greening of Detroit’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for Detroiters by planting trees, repurposing the land to create beautiful and productive green spaces and helping communities rebuild neighborhoods one lot at a time. Recipient of Mahindra Urban Agriculture grants, they also are the beneficiary of the concert series starting July 27.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT:

Mahindra is a driving force in urban agriculture. Detroit has become known for its urban agriculture initiatives and their impact on reviving the city.

Since 2015 Mahindra has donated over $300,000 in cash and equipment to support sustainable farming and gardening in the city of Detroit.  Mahindra grants to date have provided Detroiters with over 1 million pounds of fresh produce and distributed more than 200,000 seeds and seedlings across 1,600 Detroit gardens.

Mahindra Summer Music Series

Concerts take place Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in Lafayette Greens. The music series benefits The Greening of Detroit. Concerts are at 7 p.m. on July 27 (Asamu Johnson  & The Associates of the Blues), and August 24 (Samantha Farrrell) Tickets are $10 and available at tiny.cc/mahindra-concerts or on site.

About Mahindra Automotive North America

Mahindra Automotive North America (MANA) is Mahindra’s North American automotive headquarters.  In addition to leading all North America activity, MANA is a comprehensive automotive design, engineering, and vehicle development center.  Established in 2013 and located in Troy, Michigan, MANA’s team of veteran executives, engineers and designers, working with affiliate Mahindraautomotive teams in India, Korea and Italy, is playing a key role in growing Mahindra’s global automotive business. Visit: www.mahindranatc.com

About Mahindra

The Mahindra Group is a USD 19 billion federation of companies that enables people to rise through innovative mobility solutions, driving rural prosperity, enhancing urban living, nurturing new businesses and fostering communities. It has a leadership position in utility vehicles, information technology, financial services and vacation ownership in India and is the world’s largest tractor company, by volume.  It also enjoys a strong presence in agribusiness, components, commercial vehicles, consulting services, energy, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, steel, aerospace, defence and two wheelers. Headquartered in India, Mahindra employs over 200,000 people across 100 countries. Learn more about Mahindra on www.mahindra.com / Twitter and Facebook: @MahindraRise.

 

 

 

 

 

Landscapes to Dreamscapes:

Visions by Two Artists Opens May 20

GROSSE POINTE, Mich., April 27, 2017 –  Two artists shared their visions of things observed and imagined in an exhibit entitled Landscapes to Dreamscapes.  The art of Roselyn Rhodes and Linda Allen is on exhibit in downtown Mt. Clemens from May 20 through June 4.

The exhibit runs May 20- June 4 at The Loft Fine Art, 81 Macomb Place, Mt. Clemens, 48043. There is a complimentary opening night reception with refreshments with the artists on Saturday, May 20 from 6-9 p.m.  The Loft Fine Art is open Mondays- through Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m.

The artists will also be in the gallery on June 4 from noon to 5:00 p.m. which coincides with the Art! Macomb- Mt. Clemens Art Fair running June 2-4, 2017.

Rhodes and Allen are Grosse Pointe residents and Allen is a native of Mt. Clemens. This is their first collaboration.

To learn more about the artists, visit www.artwithrose.com for information on Roselyn Rhodes and contact Linda Allen at lindaalleninmi@yahoo.com.