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Meet Your Redford Branch Service Providers
Meet Ann Braid, an adult librarian who has been with the Detroit Public Library System since 1991. She is the facilitator of the Redford Readers Book Club.Calling All Book Clubs
We would like to support your book club. Please talk with us if you are looking for a comfortable
meeting location, book swaps or special events.
Become a Literacy Tutor
Share the joy of reading with someone by becoming a volunteer tutor. For more information, go to
www.Detroit-Reads.org or call (313) 481-1362.
June 4, 11, 18 & 25
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Bring your own projects, join in the fun
Reversing the Disease Process
Monday
June 11 & 25
5 - 7:45pm
Wholistic health educator Sunzinya Ireal Prajna will instruct and enlighten participants about ways to remain sound, disease free and beautiful.
The LINK to Learning
Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays
June 21, 25, 26 & 28
Noon - 2:30 pm
Empowering students in the classroom to embrace and apply creative educational concepts and practices. Materials fee $125.00
Ages 9 - 14
Business Workshop
Wednesday
June 20
6 - 7:30 pm
Learn weekly up-to-date topics designed for today's businesses; network with other entrepreneurs, business owners and potential customers.
Adults
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Friday, June 22
11 - 5 pm
Join us for a day of fun including crafts for children, drummers, a tribute to black women, a marketplace, belly dancing demonstration, free photo IDs for children, free health screenings, Shades of Color Northern African Dance troupe, our Detroit Fire Department will make an appearance and much more. DON'T MISS THIS EVENT!
Redford Readers Book Club
Monday
June 25
6 - 7:30 pm
This month's book selection is The Last Lecture, by Randy Pausch.
On September 18, 2007, computer science professor Randy Pausch stepped in front of an audience of 400 people at Carnegie Mellon University to deliver a last lecture called “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams.” With slides of his CT scans beaming out to the audience, Randy told his audience about the cancer that is devouring his pancreas and that will claim his life in a matter of months. On the stage that day, Randy was youthful, energetic, handsome, often cheerfully, darkly funny. He seemed invincible. But this was a brief moment, as he himself acknowledged.
Randy’s lecture has become a phenomenon, as has the book he wrote based on the same principles, celebrating the dreams we all strive to make realities. Sadly, Randy lost his battle to pancreatic cancer on July 25th, 2008, but his legacy will continue to inspire us all, for generations to come.
The information above was taken from the website http://www.thelastlecture.com/
The information above was taken from the website http://www.thelastlecture.com/
Stop by the reference desk and pick up your copy of the book and join in the discussion.
Well, Hello Mr. President
Thursday
June 28
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Students of all ages will be guided and supported to write a letter to our 44th President Barack H. Obama. The students will view a slide presentation first, then participate in a civic discussion
Q & A, and finally write the letter. Each student will address and mail their own letter.
Anti-Bullying/Akidoo Self Defense
Friday
June 29
3 pm
Master Castleberry introduces Akidoo and takes students through paces on how to defend yourself and avoid being bullied.
Sewing: Garment Reconstruction
Friday
June 29
4 - 5:30 pm
Students will learn the finer points of hand and machine sewing as well as construction and reconstruction of garments.
Rhythmic Compositions
It’s Hard Out Here For A Poet
 |
| Kamamu D. Abubakari |
You are a shining star
But you aren’t glistening
You're
writing and reading your poetry
But who is listening
You
aren’t making any money
Don’t have a pot to piss in
It’s
hard out here for a poet
Folks
like what you have to say
But
they aren’t buying
Some
people say you ought to give it up
But
you keep in trying
Sometimes
poets laugh out loud
When
they are silently crying
It’s hard out here for a poet
Your
books and your CDs
They
are not selling too well
You
rapin’ but you aren’t reaping
As
your bank account can tell
The art of poetry and the business of the art
They
don’t seem to gel
It’s hard out here for a poet
So, you go on working your craft
Working
at your art
Your
commitment is in your head
As well as in your heart
You know you must always finish
The poems that you start
It’s hard out here for a poet
Poets
are not concerned with the cares and woes
Of
unprincipled pimps and misguided whores
They’re
going to have to save their own
God-d-----
souls
It’s hard out here for a poet
One
day the poets are going to be truly appreciated
While speaking their special truths
Can sometimes be complicated
The poet’s influence can never be negated
It’s hard out here for a poet
While speaking their special truths
Can sometimes be complicated
The poet’s influence can never be negated
It’s hard out here for a poet
Are you a poet? Would you like to see your creativity on our blog? Send an email to the Cyber Librarian friendsofrbl@gmail.com
You could be the next featured artist on our blog.
Upcoming Event @ the Redford Branch
Detroit Neighborhood Arts Workshops for
Middle School Students
Registration is ongoing
There is no cost to participants
Dates: July 9 - July 19
Monday - Thursday
10 - 4 pm
Students: Please bring 2 - 3 samples of your best quality artwork to your first class
Parents: Please plan to fill out a registration form
Middle school students with a serious passion for art and design are the stars of Detroit Neighborhood Arts Workshops (DNAW). Through DNAW these young artists develop the advanced skills they need to prepare for a strong future in the arts - at no cost! Because their passion and dedication deserve high quality instruction, DNAW young artists are taught by professional College for Creative Studies community artists. With guidance from these real life, working artists, each DNAW student begins to build the awesome personal art portfolio he/she needs in order to apply to Detroit's highest quality high school art and design programs.
For more info contact Larry Lunsford @ 313-664-1550.
Community News
Northwest Detroit Farmers' Market This year's Market will be open every Thursday beginning on June 7th and running through October 11th. The Market is open from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
The Market is located in the south parking lot of the Bushnell Congregational Church at 15000 Southfield Road (just south of the Fenkell, Grand River, Southfield intersection), off the northbound service drive.
The Market features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, dairy products, and baked goods grown or produced in Southeast Michigan.
New Center Park
Thursday Alfresco Jazz & Blues presented by Comerica Bank will kick-off on June 7th and run through September 6th!Conservatory serving food & beverages opens at 4:30pm.
Showtime is 6:00pm!
June 7th - THORNETTA DAVIS
June 14th - Mix 923. Presents The Summer Solstice Party with TAMIA
June 21st - Detroit Soul Ambassador MELVIN DAVIS featuring legendary vocalist Pat Lewis backed by The United Sound with McKinley Jackson
June 28th - KRIS JOHNSON Group
Friday, June 15th
| Friday Stage Schedule | |||
| Time | Performer / Speaker | ||
| 4:00-4:55pm | Metro Jazz Voices | ||
| 5-6pm | Siloam Poole | ||
| 6:05-7:05pm | Peter Novelli | ||
| 7:10-8:10pm | The Groove Council | ||
| 8:15-9:30pm | Johnnie Bassett | ||
| Saturday Stage Schedule | |||
| Time | Performer / Speaker | ||
| Noon-2:15pm | Gospel Revue | ||
| 2:00-3:20pm | KDJ Trio | ||
| 3:25-4:25pm | Urban Stringz II | ||
| 4:30-5:30pm | Urban Flow | ||
| 5:35-6:35pm | Rare Standard | ||
| 6:40-7:50pm | 313 The Live Experience | ||
| 8-9:30pm | Ralph Armstrong Show | ||
| After Party Performers | |||
| Time | Performer / Speaker | ||
| 9:30-11:15p (in different clubs) |
DJ Kenny J GiGi Mack Global Jazz Project Rootsologists | ||
Study ID: HUM00056100 IRB: Health Sciences and Behavioral Sciences Date Approved: 10/26/2011
Have Diabetes or Kidney Disease
or High Blood Pressure?
At least 18 and living in one of these NW
Detroit
zip codes: 48219, 48221,
48223, 48227, 48235?
If so, we invite you to share
your experience and opinions.
Study Participation
Includes:
Ø 1‐2
Hour confidential interview
Ø
Interview held in your community
Ø
Receiving $20 as a Thank You for participating
Conversation Topics
Include:
Ø What
is life like for you, living with this condition?
Ø How do
you find out about your condition?
Ø How to make it better for people who
live with these
conditions in NW Detroit?
| “Of the People” Mural by Eglon Daley |
For more info, contact Beth:
detroithealth@umich.edu
Research Project Background
Info:
Ø
Interviews are part of a research project looking at what it is like to live
with one or more of these conditions in NW Detroit.
Ø It is a joint effort by the University of Michigan, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, and the Northwest Detroit
Health Coalition.
Ø The Principal Investigator on this project is Tiffany Veinot, PhD, University
Friends of City Airport,
Tuskegee Airmen & The Young Eagles
Present
An Introduction to Aviation
by giving youth ages 8 - 17
a free flight over Detroit, MI
June through September
the second Sunday of each month
(weather permitting)
Parents must be present and must complete permission slips the day of the flight
however, parents DO NOT FLY
For more information call:
313-822-2237
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