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Detroit Bikes! Dearborn

On August 5th Detroit Bikes! is looking to show Metro Detroit that two wheels are better than four...right in Henry Ford's "hometown". Meet us on the Greenfield Village/Henry Ford Museum Campus and join in our tour of Dearborn. Sites include: Greenfield Village, Westborn, Dearborn Country Club, Dearborn's Ford Field, U of M - Dearborn, Ford World Headquarters, the Dearborn Civic Center, Michigan Avenue, Eastborn, the Ford Rouge Complex and more!

Date:  Saturday, August 5th.
Time: 10:00am - Sharp
Location: Henry Ford Museum - IMAX Theatre Entrance
Contact: Alexander Froehlich detroitbikes@detroitsynergy.org

August General Meeting

Learn more about upcoming projects or create new ones, rub elbows with others who share your love for the "D" and get a sneak peek of the birthplace of the Model T, just a few blocks south of Grand Boulevard in the New Center. Donate for a slice of pizza and pop or toss in a few bucks to support the Model T Automotive Heritage Complex. For more information, map and directions for this historic location, visit www.tplex.org

Date: Thursday, August 10
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm
Location: Model T Automotive Heritage Complex | 411 Piquette | Detroit
Contact: Helen admin@detroitsynergy.org

Project Clean Pre-Cruise Clean Up

All eyes are on Detroit Synergy's new project, Cruise in Detroit...and we could use help to spruce up the historic T-Plex, home of Henry Ford's Model T, our last stop on the Cruise. Project Clean will be gathering volunteers to clean and beautify in and around the building. Our main focus will be general 'house cleaning' in the interior (sweeping, cleaning display cases, dusting, etc.) Work outside will include sweeping, picking up refuse and pulling weeds.

Garbage bags and other materials will be provided, although volunteers are asked to bring their own work gloves. Also, please be sure to dress according to the weather and to wear something you don't mind getting dirty. Contact Jen by August 9th to volunteer.

Date: Saturday, August 12th
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: T-Plex grounds at 411 Piquette, Detroit  Contact: Jen at clean@detroitsynergy.org 

Discussing Differences

Our August sessions are just around the corner, and we need a few more participants to make it a success! Please keep in mind that you must confirm for ALL THREE DATES in order to participate in the series.

Dates: Monday, August 14, 21 and 28
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Location: TBA
Contact: Christyn, Sonya or Jen at dsg_dpcg@yahoo.com no later than Friday, August 11th

Cars and Guitars

Hard Rock Cafe sponsors a Third Thursday kick-off for the Cruise in Detroit with a night of music, food and cars at Campus Martius Park, the wellspring of Woodward Avenue.

Have a cool car to show off in the heart of the Motor City? A $15 registration fee will reserve your parking space and a commemorative dash plaque and automatically enter you into Hard Rock's "Ambassador of Rock" contest featuring a trip for two to see a concert at HRC in New York City!

Date: Thursday, August 17th
Time: 6:00 to 11:00pm
Location: Campus Martius Park, Detroit
Details: Registration at the DSG store http://shop.detroitsynergy.org  if you want to park your awesome auto. (Click on the Cruise in Detroit link, then Cars & Guitars)
Contact: Andrea at cruiseindetroit@detroitsynergy.org

Cruise in Detroit

Get geared up for Detroit Synergy's "Cruise in Detroit" Road Tour through seven Detroit historic districts on Saturday, August 19th. Check-in at Palmer Park then cruise on to Boston-Edison, New Center, Cultural Center/Detroit Historical Museum, Campus Martius and Cultural Center/Detroit Institute of Arts with a great finish at Midtown/T-Plex for a tour of the birthplace of the Model T. Tours of the T-Plex are $10 donation, all other Cruise activities are free.

For more information, cruise map and other details, visit www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/cruiseindetroit

Date: Saturday, August 19th
Time: 9:00am to 2:00 pm
Start: Palmer Park - Seven Mile & Woodward
Contact: Chris at cruiseindetroit@detroitsynergy.org

Supper Club

The August Supper Club is at Cuisine!  Nestled in the shadows of the Fisher Building in Detroit's New Center area, Cuisine serves a French-American styled menu in a simple, elegant atmosphere. Chef Paul Grosz studied in Paris and furthered his culinary experience at great French restaurants, returning to Detroit to share his art. Supper Club is a great opportunity to experience a three-course meal for a set price of $30 including tax and gratuity.

Date: Wednesday August 23rd
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Cuisine | 670 Lothrop Road | New Center, Detroit
Details: Full details and menu at http://www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/supperclub/supperclub_august_06
Contact: Jordan at suppperclub@detroitsynergy.org

Pub Crawl VII: Hazen Pingree's Birthday! 

On August 26th, 2006, Detroit Synergy is hosting a Pub Crawl to honor the birthday of former Detroit Mayor Hazen Pingree!  (this would be his 166th) Discover Detroit with us at five great bars in the Cass Corridor.  Tickets include drink specials and cover at all the bars...and a snazzy and collectible Pub Crawl shirt.  By popular demand, we're making Women's t-shirts available as a preorder option!  
 
Date: Saturday, August 26th
Time: 4:30 to 10:30pm
Location: Cass Corridor | Detroit
Details: Tickets are $15 at http://shop.detroitsynergy.org or $20 on the day of the event. Rain or Shine. No Refunds.  21+.
Contact: Alok at pubcrawl@detroitsynergy.org