Location: 150 Osmun St, Pontiac, MI 48342

Hosted By: Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County

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Event Details: 8:30am – 3:30pmUniting homeowners, volunteers, community/corporate sponsors and staff, Rock the Block is part of Habitat Oakland’s neighborhood revitalization efforts, bringing immediate and visible change to multi-block areas. Volunteers work with Habitat’s construction staff to perform: Yard clean-up (including leaf removal)Trash removalLimited branch trimmingHedge trimmingLawn mowingEdging Rock the Block aims to ensure that homeowners reside in safe and appealing environments. The program not only contributes to the enhancement of home values but also plays a crucial role in fostering neighborhood stability. No experience necessary, opportunity to learn new skills! Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please contact [email protected] Community Builder – $20,000– Corporate name on signage and logo on webpage– Keynote speaking role at morning kick-off– 2 days of volunteer engagement for up to 20 volunteers per day– Photo recognition on social media Hope Builder – $10,000– Corporate name on signage and logo on webpage– 1 day of volunteer engagement for up to 20 volunteers– Photo recognition on social media Welcome Home – $5,000– Corporate name on signage and logo on webpage– 1 day of volunteer engagement for up to 10 volunteers– Photo recognition on social media Stability – $3,000– Corporate name on signage and logo on webpage– 1 day of volunteer engagement for up to 6 volunteers– Photo recognition on social media

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Location: Livonia, MI 48152

Hosted By: Trinity House Theater

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Event Details: Over the years, Annie and Rod have done it all from hard rock to musical theater.  The 80’s and 90’s found them dividing their time between original projects and cover bands. “Foolish Mortals” (their longest-running and hardest-working cover band with a set list that included everything from The Pretenders and Sheryl Crow to Led Zepplin & Aerosmith) performed nearly every weekend in bars and pubs around the Detroit area. In the later 90’s, Annie picked up the guitar again and started writing. The transition to “folk” was gradual but eventually they shifted to acoustic instruments, away from the bars and into the coffee shops. It was through the open mic scene they found a new community and discovered a world of listening rooms. At this point they were already seasoned performers and before long they developed a new fan base of people who WANTED to hear their original songs. Their first album (no you can’t buy it) was recorded in a small bedroom at their home in Ann Arbor on a second-hand version of ProTools™. Just the two of them playing a mix of electric and acoustic instruments but no drums save for the sampled drums on two tracks. For their second attempt at making an album they went into a professional recording studio with a full band and a slew of guest back up singers and players. It’s fair to say they went overboard on the overdubs. Another album no longer in print. By 2003, they found a home at Big Sky Recording in Ann Arbor where they would record 6 of their next 7 albums. (2009’s My Blue Garden was recorded and co-produced by Glenn Brown in East Lansing.) As with many singer/songwriters whose instrumentation is primarily acoustic the word “folk” covers a broad sonic range of genres and influences – what comes out is a hybrid sound all their own.  Genuine and playful effortless and endearing this duo has been delighting audiences in quality music venues, house concerts, coffeehouses, and festivals throughout their home state of Michigan and beyond. John is an accomplished and award-winning singer-songwriter hailing from Central Indiana. With a passion for creating original music, he has successfully released two projects comprising a diverse blend of Bluegrass, blues, country, and folk genres, with a third project currently in development. Boasting over three decades of guitar-playing experience, John’s musical journey began with fingerstyle/Travis style picking, and later transitioned into Bluegrass flatpicking. His performances are characterized by captivating melodies infused with delightful twists that leave a lasting impression on the listener.

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Location: Ford Field - 33841 Lyndon, Livonia, MI 48154 Livonia MI 48154

Hosted By: City of Livonia - Community Events

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Event Details: Do you have a great baseball pitch? Can you hit a baseball the distance or round the bases faster than your friends? Put your skills to the test with the annual MLB Pitch, Hit and Run baseball skills competition from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 4, at Livonia's Ford Field. This FREE event is for ages 7-14 (as of Nov. 15, 2024). Winners for different age groups for each gender will have a chance to advance to a regional competition at Comerica Park. Pre-register at http://pitchhitrun2024.leagueapps.com/events/4078511-livonia-parks-and-recreation https://livonia.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3367

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Location: Just Baked Café & Bakeshop 26583 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076

Hosted By: John Grace Branch Library

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Event Details: Love a cozy cup of coffee & a good book? Join us every other month for coffee & casual conversation at Just Baked Café & Bakeshop, located just across the street from the library.Perfect for adults who like hanging out and discussing fun, contemporary novels that you might see featured on BookTok. Stop in and support a local café while getting to know your book community!We'll be meeting on Saturday, May 4th starting at 10:30 am. This month's book is It Happened One Fight by Maureen Lee Lenker. Pick up a copy at the library or check it out on hoopla.If you'd like to be added to the email list for updates and reminders, please contact [email protected].

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Location: 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076

Hosted By: John Grace Branch Library

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Event Details: Enjoy gently used books and more all at affordable prices. All proceeds benefit the Friends programs and events. Friends members receive a 10% discount on BookShelf purchases. Cash only sales. The Friends is a non-profit organization of people who believe that a dynamic, exciting library is crucial to the education, well being and success of our community and its residents. "We Help the Library Succeed."

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Location: 27055 Orchard Lake Rd Bldg M - Rm 208, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Hosted By: Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC)

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Event Details: You are cordially invited to join APACC at our annual fundraising gala. Celebrate with our founding members, sponsors, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders to celebrate the past year's achievements. Please join us as we look back at 24 years of APACC and celebrate all the accomplishments and milestones. Featuring silent auctions and amazing performances! Ethnic or Black-tie attire is highly encouraged Parking: Hotel Valet is only available for guests who have rooms booked for the night. All other guests are welcome to self-park at the parking structure. Guests must be over 21 and bring a valid ID to cross the casino gaming floor. ​Check-In: There is no physical ticket to the event, please check-in at the registration table near the hotel valet lobby upon arrival. Book a Room at MGM Grand Detroit for $279.00 for the 23rd Annual APACC Gala on Saturday, May 4, 2024.  MGM Reservation link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50731091   Room not inclusive of tax and resort fees.  The reservation cutoff date is 04/03/2024 at 11:59 p.m.  (Regular room rates will be charged after the cut-off date 04/03/2024 - NO EXCEPTIONS) For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to customize a sponsor to fit your company goals, please contact Duc Nguyen Abrahamson at [email protected] or 248.430.5855. Sponsorships available here!​ Agenda: 5:30 p.m. VIP Reception 6:30 p.m. Grand Ball Room Opens Cultural Performance Master of Ceremonies Invocation Annual Gala Event Chair Welcome Speech 7:00 p.m. Dinner 8:00 p.m. Keynote 9:00 p.m. Silent Auction Closes Afterglow & Networking Reception DJ Zaneta Alvarez Special Performance, Van Nguyen 10:00 p.m. Event Concludes Media Sponsor: Corp! Magazine Magazine Sponsor: DBusiness * A virtual month-long celebration alternative will replace the in-person gala at the discretion of the Executive Director in case of health restrictions. 

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Location: Livonia, MI 48152

Hosted By: Trinity House Theater

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Event Details: Singer-songwriter/guitarist Donné Roberts was born in Madagascar. Now based in Toronto, Canada. He’s earned a matchless reputation for his compositions, strong catchy melodic lines that makes his audience sing along with him during live performances, strong message on the lyrics, also the excitement and the high energy and professionalism of his live shows.  Donné Roberts is a passionate performer. When he hits the stage, he carries with him an energy that immediately exhilarates the crowd even if they’ve never heard his music before. Donné performs mainly in Malagasy mother tongue from his birthplace of Madagascar. Yet this never proves to be a barrier to the audience, providing living proof that music truly does transcend languages.  

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Location: 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Room

Hosted By: John Grace Branch Library

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Event Details: Stop by the Youth Desk to pick up a clue sheet for our Scavenger Hunt. Learn about Jewish inventors, entrepreneurs and designers who created many of the fun games you play today. MB

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Location: Meeting Room 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Room and Meeting Room

Hosted By: John Grace Branch Library

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Event Details: It's not a TRAP, we are celebrating May the Fourth and Revenge of the Fifth at SPL! Stop by to look for droids (and more!) during the scavenger hunt and vote for a Star Wars movie to watch in the afternoon. The movie will begin at 1:30 pm. AF

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Location: Livonia, MI 48152

Hosted By: Trinity House Theater

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Event Details: Empty Chair Night featuring Better Together w/ Jim Perkins and Cheryl Burns. Not just another open mic show, the Empty Chair Night offers members of the audience a chance to join the hosts and featured act on stage to share a song “in-the-round” style. Empty Chair is the brain-child of Joel Palmer.  Each month there is a featured guest artist. Audience members who are interested in performing sign up at the door. A new name is drawn each round for up to 7 chances to share a song. Performers of all experience levels are welcome and encouraged. This is a special Sunday night concert event.Show time is 7pm!Tickets are $12. $9 for members of the Trinity House. February 4, 2024 – Dan CaffertyMarch 10, 2024 – Mike Ward and Wolf Tytschkowski and a tribute to Dan FogelbergApril 21, 2024 – Annie Capps and Maggie FergusonMay 5, 2024 – Better Together featuring Joel Palmer and Lee Anne Whitman w/ Finvarra’s Wren’s Jim and Cheryl Burns

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