The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s Business Recognition Award Luncheon & Expo is being held May 15 at the Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you would like to be a sponsor, purchase individual tickets, or advertise in the Program Book call Peggy Richard at 313-584-9818 or visit www.dearbornchamber.org.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS – $50 (Chamber Members)
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS – $65 (Non-Members)
The Council of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA) will once again bring its popular annual culture showcase, “Splendor of the East 2009,” to the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 1.
The Splendor of the East variety show gives the audience the opportunity to experience the song and dance of the Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean cultures.
This year’s theme for the show is “Coming to America – a Cultural Collage”, and will present Asian-Pacific heritages as well as American cultural influences on immigrants.
The show is said to be a choreographic masterpiece- entertaining and educational event for all ages. Tickets are available at the CAPA website www.capa-mi.org , under the “Splendor of the East” link.
For ticket information by phone, please contact Mai Xiong at 586-722-4527.
For more information on the event, please contact Angela Wang at 248-885-0968.
CAPA strives to unite Asian Pacific Americans and the community at large through culture, education, and community service. May has been the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month since 1999.
The Players Guild of Dearborn in Dearborn, Michigan, in cooperation withvthe Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute of Detroit, MI, will be hosting Gala for Guido, a benefit for pancreatic cancer research in the name of the late Mayor of Dearborn, Michael A. Guido, on Wednesday, April 29, 2009.
The evening will feature hors d’oeuvres, champagne and wine beginning at 6pm. At 7:15 pm there will be a special performance of Fiddler on the Roof. Coffee and dessert will be served during intermission.
Always an ardent supporter and friend of the arts in Dearborn, Mayor Guido was also an honorary lifetime member of the Players Guild, where he appeared on stage in many productions. The Players Guild is thrilled to honor his memory, and concurrently, raise money for pancreatic cancer research in his name.
According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer of the pancreas is diagnosed in more than 29,000 people every year in the United States. It is the fifth leading cause of cancer death, yet research continues to advance and help those diagnosed with a better quality of life. The Players Guild of Dearborn is excited to join with the community to raise awareness and funding to help find a cure for this disease.
The Players Guild of Dearborn Theatre is located at 21730 Madison in Dearborn, southwest of the intersection of Monroe Street and Outer Drive. The theatre is handicap accessible.
Tickets are $50 each. All gross proceeds will be donated to the Michael A. Guido Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. A portion is tax-deductible. To order tickets or for more information, visit the Guild website at www.playersguildofdearborn.org or call their ticket line at 313-561-TKTS.
The Players Guild of Dearborn is a non-profit, all-volunteer corporation. In existence since 1927, it is one of Michigan’s oldest community theatres.
Tickets are now available for the Museum Guild of Dearborn’s second annual tea and garden party. It will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.
It will be held on the grounds of the Dearborn Historical Museum’s McFadden-Ross House, 915 Brady Street. Fine teas, delicate finger sandwiches and sweets will be served. The honorary chairperson of the event is the First Lady of Dearborn Chris O’Reilly, wife of Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr.
Fine teas, delicate finger sandwiches and sweets will be served.
Tickets are $35 per person. Checks should be made payable to The Museum Guild of Dearborn. The event has limited seating, and seats are offered either for individuals or for groups of four or six.
For tickets and information, call the Dearborn Historical Museum at 313.565.3000 or Mary Olson at 313.561¬.2410.
The Dearborn Historical Museum is offering a free public banjo concert on Friday, April 24.
The Great Lakes International Banjoes will be performing on the back porch of the Museum’s Commandant’s Quarters from 12:30 to 1:30p.m. that day. The Commandant’s Quarters is located at 21950 Michigan Avenue (corner of Monroe).
In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue.
For more information call (313) 565-3000.
Escape the winter blahs! – Leave the yard work for next weekend!
Come out to the 6th Annual Dearborn Women’s Expo on Sunday, March 29, 2009. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn MI 48126
For more info: www.showforwomen.com
SPECIAL EVENTS:
• Hourly 50-50 raffles
• “On the Town” Dearborn Raffle valued at $1,000
• Buy a Duck from the Pond and win a prize
• Over 100 silent auction items – fun and practical items- from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 11 a.m. Fashion Show presented by RealKids, Inc.
• 12 p.m. Zumba Exercise – sessions for a fitness levels presented by Elements of Exercise
• 1 p.m. Bridal & Prom Show presented by One Stop Wedding Shoppe
$3 admissions – discount coupon for $1 off 1 admission at the door.
Children 12 and under are FREE
For the fourth consecutive year, Dearborn’s Solstice Designs Jewelry is leading the efforts on a wonderful event that raises money so kids in domestic shelters can give their mom a handmade necklace on Mother’s Day.
This year Solstice Designs Jewelry hopes to raise more than $7,500 for its Project Mother’s Day Fundraiser, which is being held Friday, March 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course Club House, one of the event’s partners. Smooth Jazz V98.7 also is an event partner.
The fundraiser will feature champagne and all things chocolate, a jewelry trunk show and more. Solstice Designs will make, gift-wrap and ship 400 necklaces to honor women in 10 shelters across the country, including First Step of Michigan. Even sheltered women without children will receive a necklace as a special gift from a caring friend.
Tickets are just $20 in advance online or limited availability at the door. You can purchase tickets or make a donation at www.solsticed.etsy.com
The Dearborn Area Board of Realtors and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce sponsor this seminar conducted by Jumana Judeh, a certified general appraiser.
The seminar will help attendees understand how property taxes are calculated on their home or business and many other questions on the topic. For more info: 313-278-2220.
Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation is holding its annual Mardi Gras Party Fundraiser on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 3:30 p.m. until midnight at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course, 1300 S. Telegraph. The event will include live music, dinner, soft drinks and party favors. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For ticket information, call (313) 827-3006.
Starting February 20th – NetworkDearborn.com is excited to announce Hole #2 in The Dearborn Hills Chip & Win Flash Game. Take your best shot at the green again… This time fighting both the wind and rain. The closest shot to the pin through March 19th will snag a round of 9 holes for 2 at Dearborn Hills Golf Course!
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