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CHAI time CHALDEANS CONNECTING COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT JULY 2007 [Wednesday, August 1] Land Bank/Turbo Program Overview: Wayne County offers financial incentives to property owners who make significant real estate investments in the County. The seminar gives a look at the program. 9-11 a.m. Mexicantown International Welcome Center, 2835 Bagley Avenue, #200, Detroit. Additional seminars will be held on August 8 (Dearborn), August 16 (Canton) August 23 (Grosse Pointe Woods) and August 29 (Detroit). RSVP to Sue Pear at (313) 224-4696. Michigan’s New Business Tax: Miller Canfield offers free, informal briefings on the state’s new five-bill tax package. 8 a.m., 150 W. Jefferson Avenue, Suite 2500, Detroit. Additional seminars take place in Troy on August 8 and Ann Arbor on August 9. Call (248) 267-3345 for information. [Friday, August 3 – Sunday, August 5] Orchard Lake Fine Art Show: Fifth annual event includes food, entertainment, live demonstrations, a youth competition and a juried art show of 140 artists. Orchard Lakes Schools, 3535 Indian Trail (at Commerce), Orchard Lake. www.HotWorks.org. Chaldean Festival: Second annual festival presented by the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce includes music, food, crafts, raffles and more. Noon-10 p.m. both days; Southfield Civic Center Lawn. www.chaldeanchamber.com. (See page 16 for more on the festival.) [Thursday, August 9] Chaldean Chamber Industry Outlook Series: Initial discussion will feature the Wireless Industry as industry leaders present the economic outlook and future opportunities at Shenandoah beginning at 8 p.m. RSVP to Lisa by August 7 at (248)538-3700 or lkalou@chaldeanchamber.com. [Friday, August 10] Around the World: Multicultural festival includes a giant yard sale, face painting and games for 18 CHALDEAN NEWS AUGUST 2007
children, belly dancers, clowns, music, cultural exhibits and more. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Haworth Center for the elderly. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Baptist Manor, 30301 W. 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills. (248) 539-1526. [Saturday, August 11] Super Fight: U.S. Super Middleweight Kickboxing World Championship pits Sam “The Cat” Kas-Mikha against Eddie “The Destroyer” Haddad. Andiamo Banquet Center, 7092 14 Mile Road, Warren. includes dinner and open bar; general admission is . (586) 939-1111. [Saturday, August 18] Woodward Dream Cruise: This is the 13th year for the world’s largest one-day celebration of car culture, which attracts more than 1 million visitors and more than 40,000 muscle cars, street rods, custom, collector and special interest vehicles. Official hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. but in reality, the cruising goes on all weekend. www.woodwarddreamcuise.com. [Wednesday, August 22 – Monday, September 3] Michigan State Fair: Ride the midway, eat an elephant ear, marvel at the giant produce and rock out to free concerts at the annual shindig at the State Fairgrounds on Woodward in Ferndale. Open daily form 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Admission is adults, seniors and kids under 12; parking is an additional . View the entertainment schedule at www.michigan.gov/mistatefair. [Thursday, August 23] Straight Answers about the Cervical Cancer Vaccine: Henry Ford gynecologist Brent Davidson, M.D., answers questions about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the vaccine to protect young women and girls. Part of the Hot Topics in Women’s Health series from Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. Free, 6:30 p.m. Henry Ford Design Center, Pinewood Industrial Park, 2001 Dallavo Drive, Suite 102, Commerce Township. To register, call (800) 436-7936 or visit www.henryford.com/hottopics. [Saturday, August 24 – Sunday, August 25] Church Festival: Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church holds its annual family festival. Volunteers are welcome; e-mail MotherOfGodChurch@yahoo.com. [Friday, August 31 – Monday, September 3] Detroit International Jazz Festival: 28th annual extravaganza honors the jazz roots of Detroit and Chicago through a friendly challenge between artists from each city. Artists include Herbie Hancock, Kurt Elling (performing with the Wayne State Big Band), Mavis Staples, Otis Clay, Bettye Lavette, The Miracles, Curtis Fuller, Kenny Garrett, Ron Carter and Gerald Wilson. Event also features food, kid’s activities, an art show and more. Hart Plaza/Campus Martius. www.detroitjazzfest.com. Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats: It’s the 10th anniversary for the downtown Pontiac festival with 10 musical stages, 155 fine artists and more than 50 food booths. http://www.artsbeatseats.com/. AUGUST 2007 CHALDEAN NEWS 19
