What's Happening in August at DPL's Redford Branch Library

Library News and Information

Dr Wright Gets In The SOUP, And Brings The Bacon To RBL!

The inaugural Grandmont Rosedale SOUP event far exceeded expectations this past Sunday, July 21st.   Just over 150 people came out to support and vote for the community development project of their choice.  The crowd heard compelling proposals from four presenters seeking to fund projects, but the night’s winner was Dr. Conja Wright from the Redford Branch of the Detroit Public Library. Her proposal for Meditation and Reading Park was awarded $1,183.75 by the community! The project includes the development of a strip of land adjacent to the Redford Branch Library as an area to sit, read and/or meditate.

The next Grandmont Rosedale SOUP will be held in October. Dr. Wright will be in attendance to update the community on the progress of the Meditation and Reading Park Project. Start thinking about proposals now, the application process for Grandmont Rosedale SOUP will open again in September.

Thanks to all who showed up in support of the community. A special thanks to the Grandmont Rosedale SOUP committee – Amanda Brewington, Sarah Craft, Razi Jafri, Kevin Johnson, Becki Kenderes, Blake Maurice, Tom Ridgway, Sean VandenBrink and Liz Wroughton, muralist Susan VandenBrink and volunteers who helped paint. Also thanks to the generous cooks who provided soup or salad for the night – Karen Moore, Chris Ridgway, Phil Schloop, Darlene Taylor, Liz Wroughton  and Kenneth Wolfe.
Info taken from:  http://mygrandmontrosedale.org/the-grandmont-rosedale-soup-winner-is/

Preliminary planning for the Meditation Garden is underway.


Library Activities

Redford Book Club
Monday
August 26
6-7:30 pm
Dana, a modern black woman, is celebrating her twenty-sixth birthday with her new husband when she is snatched abruptly from her home in California and transported to the antebellum South. Rufus, the white son of a plantation owner, is drowning, and Dana has been summoned to save him. Dana is drawn back repeatedly through time to the slave quarters, and each time the stay grows longer, more arduous, and more dangerous until it is uncertain whether or not Dana's life will end, long before it has a chance to begin.  Adults

Information taken from: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60931.Kindred

Knit & Crochet club       

Mondays, August 5, 12, 19 & 26

5:30 - 7:30 pm        

Bring your own projects, join in the fun.

Toastmasters    

Wednesdays, August 7 & 21

 6:30 - 8:00           

Toastmasters fosters confidence and the

 ability to communicate, persuade and lead

Adults

Sewing
Monday
August 5
6 - 7:30
8 years and up

Mid Summer Barbecue Picnic
Friday
August 3
3 - 5 pm
Neighborhood barbecue picnic, hot dogs and lots of fun
Everyone welcome

Dig Deep into Reading
Tuesdays & Thursdays
August 6 & 8, 13 & 15
Summer reading program for those 12 and under.  Six books, one per week.  To get a Diploma with Distinction the youths need two extra books.  Grand Finale, Thursday, August 29, from 1 - 2 pm

Serving Lunches
Weekdays in August
Noon - 1 pm
The Redford Branch will be serving school  lunches daily beginning July 8 through August 30 from
noon to 1:00 pm for those 18 and under
Forgotten Harvest and Federal Program provides food for our lunches

Community News

DETROIT COMMUNITY MARKETS 

Fresh food is available at various farmer's markets in Detroit.  Here is a list of those located on Detroit's west side.

Northwest Detroit Farmer's Market

15000 Southfield Service Drive
Detroit, Michigan 48223 Map
In the south parking lot of Bushnell Congregational Church, 15000 Southfield Service Drive at Grand River
Visit Our Website

Hours

June 06 - October 10, 2013
Open Thursdays, 4pm - 8pm

Payment Methods

• - Bridge Cards
• - Double Up Food Bucks
• - Project FRESH
• - Senior Market FRESH

Windmill Market

Detroit, Michigan 48235 Map
Corner of Livernois and the Lodge Freeway
Visit Our Website

Hours

June 01 - October 26, 2013
Open Saturdays, 9am - 1pm

Payment Methods

• - Bridge Cards
• - Double Up Food Bucks
• - Project FRESH
• - Senior Market FRESH
• - Credit and Debit

D-Town Farm Stand

14027 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48239

Visit Our Website

Hours

June 15 - October 27, 2013
Open Saturdays and Sundays 8am - 12:30pm                  


Peaches and Greens

8838 Third Street
Detroit, Michigan 48202 Map
Store is located at 8838 Third and mobile truck travels the 2 mile radius around the store.
Visit Our Website

Hours

Year-Round
Open Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 7am Saturday, 10am - 3pm

Payment Methods

• - Bridge Cards

• - Double Up Food Bucks
• - Credit and Debit

First Friday's Poetry Slam - August 2nd, 2013

Brightmoor Community Center (AAA Pocket Park)

14451 Burt Road @ Lyndon

Detroit, MI  48223

Open Mic 6:30pm - Slam 7:00pm

Poets should have at least three (3) poems ready

First Fridays

Poetry Slams

August 2nd

September 6th

October 4th

Family Friendly  - No Profanity

To pre-register email us at:

brightmoorslam@gmail.com

313-531-0305

rizes will be awarded