CHAI time CHALDEANS CONNECTING COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT <strong>MARCH</strong> <strong>2008</strong> [Saturday, March 1] Heart of the Lakes Gala: Dinner, dancing, entertainment and a silent auction benefits Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital. Presented by the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $55. Begins at 6 p.m. at Shenandoah Country Club. (248) 624-2826 or jo@lakesareachamber.com. [Wednesday, March 5] Small Business Seminar: Roundtable discussion on how to fund your business growth in today’s market. Cost is $15 members, $30 non-members. Runs from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Detroit Regional Chamber. (313) 596-0392 or kgaines@detroitchamber.com. [Thursday, March 6] Ladies Kon-Kan Tournament: Dinner buffet at 7 p.m. followed by the tournament at 8 p.m. for female members ages 21 and up of Shenandoah Country Club. Tickets are $100. Michelle, (248) 454-1932. [Saturday, March 8] I’m Every Woman Expo: The Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs presents a day of exhibits, interactive workshops and more from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $12. St. George Cathedral Cultural Center, Southfield. (248) 809-2117 or mafedetroit@aol.com. [Sunday, March 9] Dearborn Women’s Expo: More than 100 exhibits ranging from health and beauty to home improvement to benefit the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan. Show hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; admission is $3; free for kids under 12. Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn. www.showforwomen.com. [Tuesday, March 11] Industry Outlook: The latest news and developments in the restaurant industry from the experts who know. Presented by the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce. (248) 538-3700 or www.chaldeanchamber.com. 7:30-9:30 a.m., Detroit Institute of Art. Tickets range from $100 to $1,000. (248) 557-2510 or scene@candbscene.com. [Thursday, March 13] Sleep Better: Mini workshop teaches you to snooze without medications and wake up feeling relaxed and refreshed. 4-6 p.m., $35. Presented by Inforum at The Community House, Birmingham. (877) 633-3500. [Thursday, March 13 – STEVE ACHO to perform at Shenandoah Country Club [Friday, March 28 – Sunday, March 30] NCAA Basketball: The Midwest Regionals take place at Ford Field in Detroit. Prices include several games and range from $45-$150. (248) 645-6666. [Friday, April 4] Steve Acho Live: Full-band concert featuring singer/songwriter Steve Acho benefits the Chaldean Federation of America Refugee Initiative. 7:30 p.m., BOBBY BLUE BLAND to perform at the Motor City Blues Festival [Saturday, March 8] Motor City Blues Festival: Enjoy blues music from the D at the Detroit Opera House at 3:30 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $43.50-$75. (313) 237-7464. [Wednesday, March 12] South Oakland Business Expo: Exhibits from members of the Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, Madison Heights/Hazel Park and Royal Oak chambers of commerce, followed by an after-hours networking event. Runs from 1-6 p.m. at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market. (248) 547-4000. [Wednesday, March 12] Women’s Power Breakfast: 15th annual event raises awareness and funds for the hungry with guest speaker Vicki B. Escarra of America’s Second Harvest. Presented by Gleaners Community Food Bank. [Sunday, March 16] Spring Boating Expo: 16th annual show has the latest watercraft and accessories from 150 vendors. Admission is $10 adults, free for kids under 12. Rock Financial Showplace, Novi. [Friday, March 14 Poker Tournament: Dinner, cash bar and cards begin at 8 p.m. for members of Shenandoah Country Club. Must be 21 or older to play. $25 entrance fee, $200 buy in. Michelle, (248) 454-1932. Shenandoah Country Club’s Mixed Grille. Tickets are $50. (877) 763- 7849 or www.neptix.com. [Friday, April 11] Chaldean Chamber: The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Dinner, now in its fifth year at Shenandoah Country Club, is always a sellout. Visit www.chaldeanchamber.com for details, or call (248) 538-3700. Please let us know what is going on in the community. Send your information to The Chaldean News, Editorial Department, 30095 Northwestern Highway, Suite 102, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Email us at info@chaldeannews.com S U B S C R I B E ! 12-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION: $20 I wish to subscribe to the Chaldean News for 12 issues Please fill in your name and address below: Name _____________________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________ State _____ Zip _____________________ Phone ______________________________ E-mail _____________________________ PLEASE MAIL THE FORM, WITH A CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO: THE CHALDEAN NEWS ATTN: SUBSCRIPTIONS 30095 NORTHWESTERN HWY., SUITE 102, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48302 PHONE: 248-355-4850 WEB: WWW.CHALDEANNEWS.COM 24 CHALDEAN NEWS <strong>MARCH</strong> <strong>2008</strong>
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