SEPTEMBER 2008

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COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT SEPTEMBER 2008
[Monday, September 1]
Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats: Last day of the annual
festival that features restaurants, artists, family fun
and lots of music. Downtown Pontiac. (248) 344-
4600 or www.artsbeatseats.com.
[Monday, September 1]
Detroit International Jazz Festival: Six stages offer
up blues, gospel, R&B and great jazz – and it’s all
free. This is the last day of the festival. Hart Plaza to
Campus Martius, downtown Detroit. (313) 447-1248
or www.detroitjazzfest.com.
[Wednesday, September 3]
Cigars: The Chaldean Cigar Club presents
Smokandoah with cocktails and free appetizers. 6:30
p.m., Shenandoah Country Club. Non-members welcome
with a member.
[Wednesday, September 3]
Pilates: Mat Pilates for men and women led by personal
trainer Amanda Juncaj begins today and runs
for six weeks. One-hour class begins at 11:30 a.m.,
Shenandoah Country Club. $80 for members, $100
for non-members. Tom Kyriakoza, (248) 217-7171.
[Wednesday, September 3]
Open House: An open house to celebrate National
Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month takes
place from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Henry Ford Health
System’s Maplegrove Center, 6773 West Maple
Road, in West Bloomfield. The event includes information
on recovery and other health issues, refreshments,
chair massages and a ceremony honoring former
patient Alex Maysura, who is completing a 350-
mile walk across Michigan to share his personal
recovery experience. (248) 788-3001.
[Saturday, September 6]
Youth Soccer: Eight-week program for boys and
girls ages 7-12 begins today and occurs each
Saturday from 12:30-3 p.m. until October 25 at
Soccer Soccer, 12 Mile Road and Drake.
Presented by Shenandoah Country Club; fee is
$75 members, $100 non-members. Call Tom
Kyriakoza, (248) 217-7171.
[Wednesday, September 10]
Steve Acho: The Chaldean singer-songwriter performs
the first-ever concert at the new Tipping Point
Theater in Northville. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25; call
(248) 347-0003.
[Saturday, September 13]
Arabian Night: Music by Faris Talia and the Harp Band
at Shenandoah Country Club. Open to members ($15
entrance fee) and non-members ($25). 8:30 p.m. in the
Mixed Grille. Ongelia Moore, (248) 454-1932.
[Saturday, September 13 – Sunday, September 14]
Art in the Park: 34th annual event includes more
than 200 artists, live music, food, children’s activities
and more. Proceeds benefit Common Ground
Sanctuary. Shain Park, 124 W. Maple, Birmingham.
www.bbcc.com.
[Monday, September 15]
Bible Study: The Eastern Christian Re-Evangelization
Center (ECRC) presents “A Journey Through the
Bible.” The class begins today and runs on Mondays
from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the ECRC Center at St.
Ephrem, 4875 W. Maple Road in Bloomfield
Township. Register by calling (248) 538-9903.
[Thursday, September 18]
Industry Outlook: Chaldean American Chamber of
Commerce focuses on Women in Business. 6 p.m.,
Shenandoah Country Club. (248) 538-3700 or
www.chaldeanchamber.com.
[Friday, September 19]
Faith Night at the Club: The Eastern Christian Re-
Evangelization Center (ECRC) holds separate gatherings
for men, women and children at Shenandoah
Country Club on the third Friday of each month.
Members and non-members are welcome. Cheese and
wine is served for adults. 7:30-9 p.m. (248) 454-1932.
[Saturday, September 20]
A Taste of Europe: Special event at Detroit’s Eastern
Market includes information on the market’s history,
folklore and how migration and immigration influenced
the area, along with samples of specialty
foods. 2:30-4:30 p.m., $20 per person. Eastern
Market is located at 2934 Russell Street.
www.feetonthestreettours.com.
[Wednesday, September 24]
Mothers, Daughters, Sisters & Friends: 4th annual
luncheon benefits the Francee & Benson Ford, Jr.,
Breast Cancer & Wellness Center at Henry Ford
West Bloomfield Hospital. Guest speaker is Geralyn
Lucas, author of Why I Wore Lipstick to My
Mastectomy. Shenandoah Country Club. Call for ticket
prices, (248) 661-7194.
Clockwise from top: Chrysler Arts, Beats &
Eats takes place Labor Day weekend in
Pontiac. Chaldean Cigar Club presents
Smokandoah on September 3. Steve Acho
performs in Northville, September 10.
[Thursday, September 25]
Book Party: Fundraising event at Shenandoah
Country Club celebrates the launch of The Chaldeans,
a coffee-table book written for the Chaldean Cultural
Center. The evening includes food and an open bar.
7:30-10 p.m. Tickets, which include a copy of the
book (a $50 value), are $100 per person or $150 per
couple. (248) 681-5050.
[Friday, September 26]
Concert: Bandoleros with special guest DJ Pannos at
Shenandoah Country Club. Tickets are $40; VIP
booths are available for $500. Tickets must be purchased
in advance. Ongelia Moore, (248) 454-1932.
[Friday, September 26 – Saturday, September 27]
Awake, My Soul: Spiritual Awakening Conference
from the ECRC takes place at St. Joseph Chaldean
Catholic Church in Troy. (248) 538-9903 or
www.ecrc.us. (See page 37 for more details.)
[Friday, September 26 – Saturday, September 27]
Crush 2008: Wine and food classic benefits the
Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan. Several
events take place in the area; view a schedule at
www.crush2008.com.
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