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Project Lead Clinic

Have you ever wondered how DSG projects get started? Or thought of starting a project, but don't know what is required? Now is the time to find out! Join us for a crash course in the DSG Project Process. Stick around afterwards for our monthly Third Thursday Happy Hour.

Date: Thursday, June 21st

Time: 6:00 pm - 6:30pm

Location: Andrew's on the Corner - 201 Joseph Campau

Contact: Alok Sharma development@detroitsynergy.org

Third Thursday: Andrews on the Corner 

Cool off and toast the summer solstice at our June Third Thursday. We'll be just steps away from the new Detroit Riverwalk! Third Thursday is a casual meet-up for anyone and everyone.

Date: Thursday, June 21st

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Andrews on the Corner | 201 Joseph Campau 

Contact: Alok Sharma development@detroitsynergy.org

DSG Community: Jazzin' on Jefferson

Look for the DSG table, during the Jazzin' on Jefferson festival this weekend, June 22 & 23! To learn more about this annual street festival which celebrates the jazz and blues roots of the East Side, visit their website.

Detroit Bikes! Jazzin on Jefferson Tour 

See the far East Side with a four hour bike ride to many of the area's prime destinations including the Conner Creek Greenway, Chandler Park, East English Village, Sander's Ice Cream and the Grosse Pointes (40 minute stop), the Lake Shore district of Grosse Pointe, and the Venetian Canals of Detroit.

Our event will start and end at the Jazzin on Jefferson Festival and will celebrate city cycling. Another lovely Saturday afternoon with Detroit Bikes! For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/33ka68

Date: Saturday, June 23

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Jazzin on Jefferson | Jefferson between Chalmers and Alter

Contact: Alexander Froehlich   detroitbikes@detroitsynergy.org

River Days Ride - Saturday Night

Join the Detroit Bikes! cycling excursion up and down the Riverfront Promenade through Rivertown during the River Days Festival.  Show up early and get a view of the boats and lights that will make up the DTE Energy Parade of Lights event to be held on the Detroit River that evening.

In a 2.5 to 3 hour excursion, our tour will pass many landmarks including the West Riverfront, Fox Town, Campus Martius and the Spirit of Detroit, The Renaissance Center, Jefferson Avenue, Rivertown, Scott Fountain on Belle Isle, the Detroit Yacht Club, Richard Plaza, Chene Park and more.

Date: Saturday, June 23rd

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Location: Meet up at the Rivard Plaza parking lot near Atwater Street

Contact: Alexander Froehlich detroitbikes@detroitsynergy.org

Project Clean @ Fort Visger Clean-Up

Please Project Clean will join the Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision for the Fort Visger Collaborative Clean-Up. As a part of the 4th Annual Good Neighbor Day, this joint effort among Southwest Detroit, Ecorse, River Rouge, and Lincoln Park will focus on cleaning and beautifying the borders of these four communities. Free lunch, tools, and supplies will be provided to all who sign up in advance, so sign up today! For more information, visit  http://detroitsynergy.org/projects/clean

Date: Saturday, June 23

Time: 7:30am - 12:00 noon

Location: Ecorse Fire Station | 3869 W. Jefferson, just north of Outer Drive

Contact: Jen clean@detroitsynergy.org 

Dequindre Cut Hike 

If you've ever wanted to see what the Dequindre Cut is like, but never were able to find the time, here's your chance! Along the way you will be  exposed to many works of graffiti art by a variety of artists.

The hike will also give you an opportunity to see this two-mile, below-grade abandoned rail line just east of downtown before its renovation begins. 

Date: Sunday, June 24th

Time: 10:00am to 12:00 noon

Location: Parking lot of Fuddruckers on East Jefferson.

Attire: Full length pants (blue jeans or Dickies work) as well as a long sleeve shirt to help with any mosquitoes and the overgrowth of bushes there. Please also bring a bottle of water and a granola bar as the hike may be a little tiring. And, of course, bring a camera!

Where: Here's a Google Links Map of the proposed walk.

Contact: Chris Lesnies development@detroitsynergy.org

Wanted!

• Membership Chair - Our current Membership Steering Team Chair has transitioned to a project-based role, so we're looking for someone who would like to help build and retain an inclusive DSG membership. Over the last four years we've grown from a handful of Detroit-crazy visionaries to a group of over 4000. Take us to the next level! Contact Amanda membership@detroitsynergy.org

• Fundraising Chair - Fundraising for Detroit Synergy is project-based and grassroots just like our group. Our current Fundraising Chair has been making calls and helping with donations for over three years, so it must be a fun job! All steering team positions are volunteer and open to the general public, but we do like to find individuals who are familiar with our projects and have been to meetings. Information on the position is here or contact Dan fundraising@detroitsynergy.org 

Community Call-Out

4th Fridays with Ford is a monthly signature evening series celebrating downtown Detroit highlighted by a major free concert at Campus Martius Park. 4th Friday programs showcase the best of downtown Detroit’s clubs, galleries, films, shopping and dining. In addition, participating restaurants, pubs and clubs offer special 4th Friday discounts. For more information: www.4thFridaysDetroit.com