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CCS (Center for Creative Studies) Art for Middle School Students
Saturdays, January 4,
11, 18, 25
For Middle school
students with a serious interest in art and strong family support.
This workshop helps
students prepare their personal art portfolio and encourages
them to apply to
Detroit’s quality high school art programs. Middle school students
Math Tutor
Wednesdays, January 8,
15, 22, 29,
5:30 - 7:30
5:30 - 7:30
Math tutoring for
algebra, geometry,
trig and pre-calc. Teens
& adults
Hollywood Golf
Saturdays, January 4,
11, 18, 25
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hollywood's goal is to
expose young people to educational
opportunities through
the sport of Golf. Emphasis is on golf,
citizenship, and good
living. Children/teens ages 4-18
Piano/music Lessons for Young People
Saturdays, January 11,
18, 25,
2:00 - 3:00 pm
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Introduction to basic
music and piano for elementary
age children - must pre-register . Elementary age
Junior Youth Empowerment
Wednesdays, January 8,
15, 22, 29,
4:00 - 7:30 pm
4:00 - 7:30 pm
Life skills for
elementary and middle
school kids. Elementary and middle school
Preschool Story time
Thursdays, January 9,
16, 23, 30,
10:30 - 11:00 am
Preschoolers
10:30 - 11:00 am
Preschoolers
Dear, Dr. King
Wednesday, January 15,
4:40-6:30 p.m.
4:40-6:30 p.m.
Discussion/scrapbook based on the life and the civil rights fight
of Dr. King. For Middle school & high school Teen Center
activity
Vision Builders
Saturday 18, 25
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Youth group living
skills, money management, employment skills.1:30-3:30 p.m.
Project SNAP at The Redford.
Thursday, January 16th,
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Coloring and Drawing
pictures that become part of a community
mural. The drawings
will coincide with Martin Luther King Day.
All ages specifically
targeted towards children’s and teens.
Redford Book Club
Saturday, January 25,
11:30 - 1:00 pm
11:30 - 1:00 pm
When Washington was in
Vogue by
Edward Christopher
Williams.
Adults
Adults
Knit & Crochet Club
Mondays, January 6, 13,
27,
5:30 - 7:30 pm
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Bring your own
projects, join in the fun.
Toastmasters
Wednesday, January 15,
6:30 - 8:00 pm
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Toastmasters fosters
confidence, the ability
to communicate,
persuade and lead.
Adults
Adults
Sewing
Saturday, January,
2:00 - 4:00 pm
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Bring your projects and
ideas; some
sewing machines
available.
Teens – Adults
Teens – Adults
Scrapbook Creations
Saturday, January 11,
1:30 - 5:30 pm
1:30 - 5:30 pm
Bring your scrapbook supplies and
enjoy the company of
other who scrapbook
as you create your
memorable pages.
Adults
Adults
Ma'at
Saturday, January 18,
12:30 - 5:30 pm
Study of Ancient
African History 12:30 - 5:30 pm
Families
Teacher's Choice "Weekdays by Appointment"
Teach your students how
to use the library for homework help by bringing them on a field trip.
We offer several types
of programs including "Library Lessons and Stories", "Research
Basics",
and training on select
Detroit Public Library databases. For grades
1-8. Reservations required.
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. Adults
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.Health & Wellness
If you want something different to happen, be willing to do something different.
In this segment of the blog, we will bring you simple suggestions that could help you get health and feel better. Let's start with the basics...
Drinking Enough Water??
Why is it important to drink enough water?
Water keeps every part of your body working properly. It helps your body flush wastes and stay at the right temperature. It can help prevent kidney stones and constipation.
You lose water throughout the day-through your breath, sweat, urine, and bowel movements. If you live in a hot climate, you lose even more fluid.
You need to replace this lost fluid to stay healthy. If you don’t get enough water, you could become dehydrated. If you get very dehydrated, your body no longer has enough fluid to get blood to your organs. This is dangerous.
Do you have to drink only water to stay hydrated?
All liquids help you stay hydrated. Water is usually the best choice, because it’s free (if you’re drinking tap water) and has no sugar or calories. But most healthy people can get enough fluid through the beverages they consume every day. These can include water, fruit juices, coffee, sodas, iced tea, and other drinks.
Experts say that it's not true that beverages that have caffeine-such as coffee, tea, and cola drinks-always dehydrate you. Healthy people who consume moderate amounts of caffeine don't lose more fluid than people who don't have any caffeine.1A moderate amount of caffeine is about 200 to 300 milligrams a day. That's about two to four 8-ounce cups of coffee.
You also get water through food. Some fruits and vegetables contain a lot of water, such as watermelon and lettuce.
How much water do you need to drink every day?
A common recommendation is to drink six or eight 8-ounce glasses of water or other fluid every day. But some adults may need more or less, depending on how healthy they are, how much they exercise, and how hot and dry the climate is.
You may sometimes need to drink more water than usual if you:
- Exercise intensely, especially in a hot climate.
- Are sick, such as with the flu, or have a health problem like a urinary tract infection.
- Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
How can you tell if you are drinking enough water?
The easiest way to know if you’re drinking enough fluid is to look at the color of your urine. If you’re drinking enough water, your urine will be clear or pale yellow. A darker yellow means you aren’t drinking enough water.
People who drink enough water also usually have soft bowel movements. Hard bowel movements or constipation can be signs that you aren’t getting enough water.
If you have any health problems, always talk to your doctor before increasing the amount of water you drink. You may need to limit your fluids if you have certain health concerns, such as kidney problems or heart failure.
Information taken from the link below.
To view the full article click http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/drinking-enough-water-topic-overview
What's Happening in Detroit
2014 The first year of our lives post Nelson Mandela. Make a point to perform random acts of kindness in his memory. Seek peaceful resolutions in all disputes and whisper, shout or sing Mandiba!
The Amazing Fish of River Rouge
Welcome to another installment of Science Saturday at the Belle Isle Aquarium. Come hear Bob Muller of Friends of the Rouge and University of Michigan Dearborn speak on, “The Amazing Fish of River Rouge.” The lecture is offered at 11, noon and 1:00 and will last about 20 minutes. The event is free! Come learn something new at the Belle Isle Aquarium!
January 4, 2014 @ 11:00 am – 1:20 pm
Belle Isle Aquarium
Belle Isle
Detroit,MI
Cost:
Detroit,MI
Cost:
FREE
City of Women @
The Carr Center
311 E Grand River Ave
Detroit MI 48226 US
313-965-8430
City of Women is an exhibition of paintings by five highly accomplished Detroit area women. It examines the role of environment, circumstance, and imagination in the creation of beauty. Though not a literal meditation on the city or womanhood, those factors come into play.These five painters, although ethnically diverse and different in style, have somehow arrived at the same plane of beauty, creativity, and imagination here in Detroit, a city that is as diverse as it is resilient; a city itself that has proven to be a breeding ground for all things creative; a City of Women.
Exhibit run January 1 - 4, 7 - 10 & 14
Times vary call ahead for details.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
The Wright Museum® | TheWright.org
- Charter One Free Family Second Sunday
- When:
- Sun, Jan 12 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Where:
- The Wright Museum - Detroit
- Category:
- Open House
Description
Bring the whole family to Rejoice, Relive & Reconnect at The Wright Museum with free admission every second Sunday of the month courtesy of Charter One Bank! Enjoy the many exhibits on display as well as engaging programming for the entire family.
This event is free and open to the public.* For more information please call (313) 494-5800. Free Family Second Sundays are supported by the Charter One Foundation.
* Excluding guided group tours. For group tour information please call (313) 494-5808 or email tours@chwmuseum.org.
- Lecture & Meet & Greet w/Elliot Perry for "African American Masters from the Perry Collection"
- When:
- Sat, Jan 18 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Category:
- Opening Reception
Description
Former professional basketball player Elliot Perry will discuss his collection, works from which will be on display in Point of View: African American Masters from the Elliot and Kimberly Perry Collection, which features modern masters such as Henry Ossawa Tanner, William Edouard Scott, Elizabeth Catlett, and James Van Der Zee. Point of View is part of a two-venue collaborative exhibition in partnership with the Flint Institute of Arts.
Free and open to the public. For more information call (313) 494-5800.
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