Past Events
May 2017
Mother’s Day ChariTea Brunch
Join us as we celebrate the women that make Zaman's work possible at our annual Mother's Day Brunch. This year, we'll be treating attendees to a ChariTea-themed, women-only afternoon, complete with a delicious meal, more than 60 raffle baskets to win, and a beautiful marketplace featuring baked goods, artisanal crafts and home goods.
Find out more »The Zilwaukee Bridge: From the Beginning to the Present
This presentation will highlight the initial studies into the decision on construction of a high-level bridge for I-75 over the Saginaw River, including the various options, and challenges at the time. Once the decision was made on the construction of the post-tensioned concrete segmental option, there were many challenges associated with it, considering it was Michigan's first construction experience of its type. The initial challenges in the design and construction will be chronicled, along with the construction failure in August…
Find out more »Sustainable Cleaning and Facilities Management
Grand Rapids, MI 49506 United States + Google Map
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon discussion on sustainable cleaning practices and technologies for its next education and networking program on May 8 at the West Michigan Works! Grand Rapids Service Center. Featured speakers include Daniel H. Montes, Vice President of Business Operations for Brilliant General Maintenance, and Ron Segura, Founder and President of Segura & Associates. The two will share experiences creating and managing sustainable cleaning and maintenance programs for iconic technology and manufacturing brands in…
Find out more »SWCRC HR Roundtable
Are you a business owner, office manager, or HR professional and want to improve your business operations? Do you want to recruit and retain strong Downriver talent that will make your business thrive?! Then join us for breakfast as we welcome back the revamped HR Roundtable. The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, in partnership with Chamber member Tomkiw, Mackewich, PLC and Cassandra Booms is proud to announce the return of the HR Roundtable to provide business professionals with information, guidance, best practices, and comradery. Do…
Find out more »TRU’s 2017 Regional Transit Awards Dinner
Detroit, MI 48226 United States + Google Map
TRU will host our sixth annual Regional Transit Awards dinner on Thursday evening May 11, 2017 at the Greektown Casino Hotel Ballroom – TRU’s top fundraising event of the year. Please join us for an inspiring evening supporting TRU’s advocacy and celebrating the best of Detroit area transit people, projects, and possibilities! Each year, over 150 transit staff, elected leaders, community activists and other supporters come together for a fun evening recognizing amazing people who have dedicated extraordinary energy towards improving public transit in greater Detroit. Individual tickets are available until May…
Find out more »PLANT-BASED TRANSITION 101
Beverly Hills, MI 48025 United States + Google Map
Plant-Based Transition 101 Everything you need to know to cook plant-based meals. Are you new to this way of eating, struggling to make the change or need a review? Come to PBNSG’s most popular class where you’ll get key information, great ideas, and new resources for going forward with whole food, plant-based, oil free cooking! Pre-registration is required to guarantee a seat.
Find out more »Agro-Forest PERMABLITZ!
Join Deanne Bednar and Jared Bogdanov-Hanna for a spring afternoon of permaculture design in action at Strawbale Studio. We will be working on agri-forest areas~ pruning, fertility and mulching of the berry bonfire pit plantings; processing biomass for fertility management; and mulching coppice trees. Jared will discuss fertility management techniques and permaculture design. The day will be followed by Pizza in the Earth Oven! Please bring gloves, and any tools (digging fork, shovel, pick axe, loppers, saw, hatchet). No charge for this…
Find out more »WBF Heavyweight World Title Fight – Toney vs Sheppard
Ypsilanti, MI 48197 United States + Google Map
MAIN EVENT PROFESSIONAL BOXING, LLC & "LIGHTS OUT" TONEY PROMOTIONS will Host, Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area's first Professional Heavyweight Boxing World Title Fight. The entire Pro card will be broadcasted in 188+ countries via PPS (Pay-Per-Stream) for $15.99 EXCLUSIVELY on Fight Tyme Live's cyber network. Fight Tyme Live is available by searching "Fight Tyme" on Apple, Android, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire Sticks, Gear VR, Oculus Rift VR, Google Cardboard VR, Web, and more! May 13th, 2017 at the Eastern…
Find out more »Mojo’s Wish Upon a Prom
Detroit’s chapter of national organization, Wish Upon a Teen, and Mojo in the Morning of Detroit’s Channel 95.5, have joined together to present Mojo’s Wish Upon a Prom. 2017 marks the fifth annual year of prom. “Prom is considered a rite of passage and milestone many teens look forward to,” said Wish Upon a Teen Executive Director Nancy Sovran. “It’s a chance for them to have a day where they can feel like celebrities as they dress up, have their…
Find out more »Roaring 20’s Fundraising Celebration for Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Cafagna Arts and Entertainment is pleased to announce an evening where everything old is new again as the infamous Roaring Twenties come back to life May 13, 2017. We will host an amazing evening for music lovers celebrating the 70th birthday of our Director, Bob Cafagna. The festivities will be held at PJ’s Lager House, 1254 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. Admission is $25. Guests dressed in the period get a $10 discount at the door. Read more HERE
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