Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
CHAI time<br />
CHALDEANS CONNECTING<br />
COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT <strong>FEBRUARY</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />
Wednesday, February 1<br />
Theater: The Lion King is<br />
showing at the Detroit Opera<br />
House located at 1526<br />
Broadway Detroit, Michigan.<br />
The Lion King is a 1994<br />
American animated epic musical<br />
film, produced by Walt<br />
Disney Feature Animation<br />
and released by Walt Disney<br />
Pictures. Visit detroitopera.<br />
housedetroit.org<br />
Wednesday, February 1<br />
Faith: Fikra Wa Nagma with<br />
Karam Bahnam (also write<br />
this in Arabic if you can) at<br />
ECRC. Starts at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, and 23<br />
Faith: Theology with Hubert Sanders at<br />
Holy Martyrs. Starts at 7:30 p.m.<br />
Friday, February 3<br />
Faith: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of<br />
Jesus with Mass at ECRC. Holy Hour<br />
start 6:30 p.m.<br />
Saturday, February 4,<br />
Festival: Berkley Winter Festival –<br />
Berkley Winterfest from noon to 3<br />
p.m.<br />
Berkley Community Center Complex<br />
(2400 Robina, Berkley, MI 48072, 248-<br />
658-3470) Enjoy winter sports, indoor<br />
and outdoor crafts, a snowman building<br />
contest, carnival games, ice sculptures,<br />
turkey bowling, a winter petting<br />
farm, bonfires and more at the <strong>2017</strong><br />
Berkley Winterfest. Presented by Berkley<br />
Parks and Recreation.<br />
Saturday, February 4<br />
Festival: Milford Winter Festival – Milford<br />
Township Community Snow Day<br />
from 3 to 5 p.m. Downtown Milford at<br />
Central Park<br />
Enjoy hot chocolate, ice-skating, winter<br />
kayak sledding and more (weather permitting).<br />
Hosted by Milford Township.<br />
Mondays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27<br />
Faith: Apologetics & Theology with Jeff<br />
Kassab at ECRC. Class starts at 7:00<br />
p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m.<br />
Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, and 28<br />
Faith: Bible Study (The Gospel of Matthew)<br />
with His Excellence Bishop Francis.<br />
Starts at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Friday, February 10<br />
Faith: Healing Service with Tom Naemi<br />
at ECRC. Starts at 6:30 p.m.<br />
Friday, February 10 –<br />
Sunday, February 12<br />
Festival: Utica Winter Festival – Utica<br />
Ice Festival <strong>2017</strong><br />
Downtown Utica. Enjoy ice sculptures,<br />
food and drink specials, live entertainment,<br />
carriage rides, open ice skating,<br />
and… FIREWORKS at Utica Memorial<br />
Park at 8:20p on Saturday evening.<br />
Hours are 4p-9p on Friday, Saturday from<br />
9a-5p, and Sunday from 8a-noon. For<br />
more info, visit www.utica-events.com.<br />
Sunday, February 12<br />
Event: Whimsical Occasions in Plymouth<br />
Live Fashion Shows & Prizes Every<br />
15 Minutes!! Take pleasure in an afternoon<br />
filled with wedding exhibits,<br />
planning ideas, fashions and fun! Don’t<br />
miss an opportunity to meet some of<br />
the most sought after leading wedding<br />
professionals and learn creative<br />
ideas for your wedding! Many exhibitors<br />
will be offering demonstrations,<br />
samples and money-saving show<br />
specials. I tis taking place at the Inn<br />
at St. John’s located at 44045 Five<br />
Mile Rd Plymouth, MI 48170. Visit<br />
www.whimsicaloccasions.com<br />
Friday, February 17<br />
Faith: Alpha at Faith Night at the Club<br />
at Shenandoah. The Alpha Course<br />
provides the building blocks of the<br />
Christian faith in a relaxed and judgement<br />
free environment. Whether you<br />
question the existence of God, are a<br />
devout Catholic or find yourself somewhere<br />
in the middle, the Alpha course<br />
is for you. Starts at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday, February 18<br />
Festival: Clawson Winter Festival – Fire<br />
and Spice <strong>2017</strong> from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
Downtown Clawson. This annual event<br />
features fire breathers and jugglers, in<br />
addition to ice carvers creating custom<br />
designs and a Kids Craft Tent! Don’t<br />
forget to stay for the chili cook-off, the<br />
proceeds of which are donated to local<br />
charities. For more info, visit www.<br />
cityofclawson.com.<br />
Sunday, February 19<br />
Festival: Southfield Winter Festival<br />
– Southfield Winter Fest from 2 to<br />
4:30 p.m.<br />
Southfield Pavilion (26000 Evergreen<br />
Rd, Southfield, MI)<br />
Games, crafts, and inflatables fun. Refreshments<br />
available for purchase. Tickets<br />
are available at the P&R Info Desk.<br />
For more information, contact Southfield<br />
Parks & Recreation at 248-796-4620 or<br />
visit www.cityofsouthfield.com.<br />
Friday, Friday 24<br />
Faith: Ignite the Spirit at different parishes.<br />
Enjoy a night of Eucharistic Adoration,<br />
meditation, and song. You are invited<br />
to praise the Lord through his gift of<br />
music and to grow in a deeper love and<br />
intimacy with Him. Starts at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday, February 25<br />
Gala: The United Community Family<br />
Services/ CALC is hosting its Annual<br />
Gala at Shenandoah Country Club in<br />
West Bloomfield. It takes place at 7<br />
p.m. Since 1961, the Chaldean American<br />
Ladies of Charity (CALC) has continually<br />
assisted the needy families of<br />
the metro Detroit area. The CALC is<br />
a nonprofit charitable organization that<br />
operates with over 98% of donations<br />
going directly to the less fortunate. Visit<br />
calconline.org<br />
Sunday, February 26<br />
Show: Brides-to-Be Show is taking<br />
place in Southgate at the Holiday Inn<br />
located on Northline Rd. It’s about planning<br />
the perfect day. They are hosting<br />
hundreds of vendors with opportunities<br />
to talk to wedding experts one-on-one.<br />
Visit bridestobe.us<br />
Wednesday, March 1<br />
Event: The Chaldean American<br />
Chamber of Commerce presents Industry<br />
Outlook: Women Leaders in<br />
the Chaldean Community. The event<br />
will be held at The Bird & The Bread,<br />
located at 210 S Old Woodward Ave,<br />
Birmingham, MI 48009, from 6:00<br />
p.m - 8:00 p.m. The program will be<br />
moderated by Vanessa Denha Garmo<br />
and begins at 6:30 p.m. Appetizers,<br />
wine and beer are included. Guest<br />
speakers include Dr. Marisa Abbo<br />
from Covenant Community Care, Renee<br />
Lossia-Acho from KW Domain<br />
Luxury Homes International, Oakland<br />
County Circuit Court Judge Hala Jarbou,<br />
and Christine Jonna Piligian from<br />
Jonna Realty Ventures, Inc. This is a<br />
free event for members only. Please<br />
RSVP to Mary Kirma by Thursday,<br />
February 23rd at 248-996-8340 or<br />
mkirma@chaldeanchamber.com.<br />
Gaven LaKritz<br />
Travel Specialist<br />
Office: 248-406-4777<br />
Mobile: 248-535-4884<br />
32985 Hamilton CT. Suite #132<br />
Farmington Hills, MI 48334<br />
gaven.lakritz@cruiseplanners.com<br />
CRUISE PLANNERS TRAVEL<br />
Let us help you plan and book<br />
your next dream vacation!<br />
• Incredible Cruises<br />
• All Inclusive Resorts<br />
• Affordable Vacation Packages<br />
• Adventurous Worldwide Tours<br />
• Discover Europe<br />
• Exotic Safaris<br />
• Romantic Honeymoons<br />
• Amazing Destination Weddings<br />
• And Much Much More!!<br />
An American Express Preferred Partner Company<br />
Don’t Miss The Boat!<br />
12 CHALDEAN NEWS <strong>FEBRUARY</strong> <strong>2017</strong>
Change language