October News at the Redford Branch and Around Detroit

Library News

Events listed below are all happening at the Redford Branch Library.

College for Creative Studies

Art for Middle School Students

Saturdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

From 10:30 - 1 pm

For middle school students with a serious interest in art and strong family support.  This workshop helps students prepare their personal art portfolio and encourage them to apply to Detroit's quality high school art programs.

Toastmasters

Wednesdays
October 5 & 19

Toastmasters fosters confidence, the ability to communicate, persuade and lead.

Adults

New Growth Braiding Cosmetology Demonstration

Saturday, October 8

2 - 4 pm

Come see and participate in a cultural hair braiding demonstration. Learn the meaning and significance of designs as well as the craftsmanship associated with hair plaiting.

Computer Classes

All computer classes are held on Saturdays from 11 - 1 pm
October 8 - Basic Computer Skills
October 22 - Introduction to PowerPoint
Pre-registration is not required, however, you should plan to come early to insure you will get a seat.  Space is limited.


Redford Readers Book Club

Saturday, October 24 from 11:30 to 1 pm

Pick up your copy at the circulation desk today.

BOOK SUMMARY

In The Third Angel, Hoffman weaves a magical and stunningly original story that charts the lives of three women in love with the wrong men: Headstrong Madeleine Heller finds herself hopelessly attracted to her sister’s fiance. Frieda Lewis, a doctor’s daughter and a runaway, becomes the muse of an ill-fated rock star. And beautiful Bryn Evans is set to marry an Englishman while secretly obsessed with her ex-husband. At the heart of the novel is Lucy Green, who blames herself for a tragic accident she witnessed at the age of twelve, and who spends four decades searching for the Third Angel – the angel on earth who will renew her faith. 
Summary taken from: http://www.bookbrowse.com/bb_briefs/detail/index.cfm/ezine_preview_number/2536/the-third-angel


Upcoming Event!!

Vendors...Vendors...Vendors

We are looking for vendors for our "Kwanzaa Season Marketplace"
This event will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2011.
Reserve a table for FREE - That's right, there is NO CHARGE for a table
It's our way of saying Thank You for supporting the Redford Branch Library
Come set up your wares and crafts
1 table per vendor as space is limited
Contact Fran Harris to reserve a space
313-537-0739



Healthy Eating - Try a Meatless Meal

Quinoa with Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms

Serves 6

Mushrooms roasted in a simple oil-free pear balsamic dressing are delicious tossed with quinoa, spinach, green onions and almonds. Serve this dish warm, room temperature or cold, as a side dish or the main event.

Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 pear, peeled, cored and cut into chunks

1 garlic clove, halved

2 pounds portobello mushrooms, stemmed and gills scraped out

1 cup red or white quinoa

3 cups tightly packed fresh spinach, chopped

4 green onions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

Preheat oven to 475°F.

Put vinegar, mustard, pear and garlic in a blender with 1/3 cup water and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Cut mushrooms into chunks and combine in a large mixing bowl with 1/4 cup of the pear balsamic dressing. Spread mushrooms in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, stirring occasionally, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

While mushrooms roast, prepare quinoa. In a medium pot, bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil. Stir in quinoa, cover pot, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat and set aside, covered, 10 minutes more. Uncover and fluff quinoa with a fork.

Combine mushrooms, quinoa, spinach, green onions, almonds, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup more pear balsamic dressing in a large, wide serving bowl. Stir to mix well. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Per serving: 280 calories (60 from fat), 7g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 43g total carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 12g protein


Around Detroit

Northwest Detroit Farmers' Market
ONLY 2 Thursdays Left
October 6 & 13
4 - 8 pm
15000 Southfield Rd.
@ Grand River & Fenkell on the NB Southfield Service Drive
in Detroit

Art Effect Gallery
1420 E. Fisher Fwy. Eastern Market
Detroit
248-227-2810
Hours of Operation:
Thursday & Friday 11 - 3 pm
Saturday 9 -3pm
Drawing in the Gallery
Saturday, October 1 from 9 - 3 pm
Gallery guests are welcome to create black and white
sketches at Art Effect Gallery
We Are Here
Opening October 7, 8 pm  Gone October 9, 2011

A public art exhibition which will contain over 40 original works of art

created by nationally and internationally known local Detroit artists

spanning multiple mediums and artistic movements.

Unlocking Desire

A play by Barbara Neri

Directed by John Jakary

Saturday, October 1 @ 8 pm

Sunday, October 2 @ 3 pm

Thursday - Saturday, October 6-8 @ 8 pm

Tickets sold at the door:

Students w/ ID - $10

Senior Citizens - $15

Adults - $20

Marlene Boll theater

In the Downtown YMCA

1401 Broadway

Detroit, MI  48226

For more information visit:

http://www.unlockingdesire.com/

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Detroit

Saturday, October 15

5-Mile Walk

Belle Isle Park

Detroit, MI

Sign up today to end breast cancer at:

www.cancer.org/stridesonline

Now Showing @ the

Redford Theater

17360 Lahser Rd

Detroit, MI 48219 

Second Annual Classic Animation Festival

October 1 - 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
The College for Creative Studies Entertainment Arts Department
and The Motor City Theatre Organ Society
present
Family Animation Rarities Festival
hosted by Steve Stanchfield
All Seats $5.00
These rare classic animated short subjects are appropriate for all ages

Three Stooges Festival

October 7 - 8:00 p.m.
October 8 - 2:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Tickets - $5.00
Sponsored by the T-Shirt Guy

Munster, Go Home
Featuring a special live appearance by Butch Patrick,
who played Eddie Munster in the film and the TV series
PLUS the Columbia cartoon "Midnight Frolics".
October 21 - 8:00 p.m.
October 22 - 2:00 p.m & 8:00 p.m.
Tickets $5.00
The Munster Dragula car will be at the Redford Theatre courtesy of Motor City Reel Rides.

Butch Patrick will have souvenir items for sale. 
Sponsored by Treasures From Paul's Basement
All movie information taken from
http://redfordtheatre.com/movie/

Celluloid Sundays
Every Third Sunday @ New Center Park
West Grand Blvd. at 2nd  Avenue

Sunday, October 16
9:20 pm - Pgad Flecher - The Case of the Golden Puss Snatcher Local indie detective short
9:44 pm - Sherlock Holmes - The Woman in Green, 1945
10:52 pm - The Incredible Petrified World, 1957
Join a scientist as he discovers a hidden world

What's Happening at the Eastern Market

Apple Pie Eating Contest

Date: October 1, 2011
Time: 10:00 am
Bring your appetite and don’t worry about a fork. There’s an apple pie eating contest coming. Do you have what it takes to finish the pie first? Shed 5. Saturday, October 1, 2011. BRING IT!!
Are you ready to ride. Horseback riding for the young and old.

 
Apple Pie Bake Off

Date: October 8, 2011
Time: 11:00 am
So you think you have the best apple pie around? Bring your apple pie made with MI apples only and put it to the test. What’s in it for you? Bragging rights and $100 bucks. For more information click on the link
http://www.detroiteasternmarket.com/page.php?p=2&s=119
Ages 12-17 category
Ages 18 and up category

Pumpkin Carving/Karate Demo

Date: October 15, 2011
Time:
Gus the Pumpkin Carver will dazzle you with his carving skills.
Karate demonstrations provided by Jabari Martial Arts Academy.

Hayride

Date: October 29, 2011
Time: 9 AM - 2 PM
Location: Eastern Market
Take a scenic tour of the Eastern Market in a pocket of hay. Yes it’s a hayride.

Scavenger Hunt

Date: October 29, 2011
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Location: Eastern Market
Keep your eyes open and your ears perked up. There’s a scavenger hunt taking place that may drive you nuts.