Connections | DSG Update
Shop Detroit 4 | THIS Saturday, December 1st!
There are holiday treasures to be found in Detroit at the 4th Annual Shop Detroit extravaganza! This urban shopping experience with unique stores, no long lines, great eateries and convenient parking shouldn't be missed! Spread the word!
CHECK-IN
Compuware Atrium at One Campus Martius | 10am to 5pm
FEATURING
* More than 80 Downtown and New Center retailers
* Special discounts and promotions
* Other special activities
* Free shuttle service between Compuware and the Fisher Building all day
* Coupons and a map/directory of participating stores
* Parking available at Compuware Parking Deck (validated with purchase from Compuware Retailers)
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City of Detroit offers two hours of free parking throughout the city
through December (at meters and city-owned parking garages).
* Free People Mover 1-day pass
* Entry into the "The Ultimate Night Out" giveaway, worth more than $500
AND MORE!
Bring nonperishable food items to benefit Forgotten Harvest!
WANT TO HELP OUT?
We could always use more volunteers!
To see how you can help contact: Nicole at shopdetroit@detroitsynergy.org
VISIT
http://www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/shopdetroit for more info on the day's events!
Images from Shop Detroit 3, Courtesy of Matt Beaudry
Volunteer Event at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Volunteer your time to this holiday season to help serve those who are less fortunate. Volunteers should arrive at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen by 3:30 pm to serve from 4:00-6:00 pm. There are a limited number of spaces so please be sure to RSVP by this Thursday morning. If you cannot make it this time, we will also be having another volunteer date on December 31st, details tba.
Date: Thursday, November 29th
Time: 3:30-4:00 pm
Location: Capuchin Soup Kitchen | 4390 Conner just North of Mack Ave.
Contact: Dawn Laws development@detroitsynergy.org
Brainstorming Session for Belle Isle Nature Trail Project
Come to this meeting to find out about plans for the new Belle Isle Nature Trail and share ideas on how Detroit Synergy can help!
Date: Thursday, December 6th (tentative)
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: tbd - Be sure to check the Detroit Synergy website and Connections emails for more info!
Contact: Alok Sharma development@detroitsynergy.org
Detroit: It's Worth It - Photo Project Meeting
Come share your thoughts and hear the latest on what's happening with Detroit: It's Worth It Photo Project. There's lots yet to be done, and we still still need volunteers and ideas. Hope to see you there!
Date: Monday, December 10th
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Traffic Jam and Snug | 511 W. Canfield between Cass and Second
Contact: Christi Carpenter photo@detroitsynergy.org
December General Meeting at Junior Achievement
Want to know what Detroit Synergy is all about? Then come to the December General Meeting, where you will hear more info on all of our current and upcoming projects, and how YOU can get involved!!
Date: Thursday, December 13th
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Junior Achievment of Southeastern Michigan | 577 E Larned, Ste 200
Contact: Tatiana Grant pr@detroitsynergy.org
December Third Thursday & Project Lead Clinic: Motor City Brewing Works
Third Thursday is a Community Happy Hour and a great way to relax, network, talk about projects and learn more about Detroit Synergy. You can join us for our monthly Project Lead Clinic at 6pm with the happy hour starting at 6:30.
This month, join us for a hometown brew at the MCBW. Our charity partner is the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Please consider bringing a few healthy non-perishable food items or a few dollars to share.
Date: Thursday, December 20th
Time: 6pm for Training | 6:30pm - 8:30pm for Happy Hour
Location: Motor City Brewing Works | 470 W. Canfield between Cass and Second
Training Contact: Alok Sharma at development@detroitsynergy.org
Third Thursday Contact: Joanna Porvin thirdthursday@detroitsynergy.org
Give the Gift of Life this Holiday Season - Give Blood!
Detroit Synergy will be hosting another Blood Drive at the Red Cross. Our goal this time is 25 donations. Appointments can be made any time between 7:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Date: Friday, December 28th
Time: 7:00am-1:00pm
Location: The Red Cross | 100 Mack Ave. at Woodward
Contact: Jen Ruud admin@detroitsynergy.org
Bus to Work Campaign: A Transit Project
We're working this November and December to help strengthen mass transit in metro Detroit. Is there a bus stop near where you work? Sign-up to post an educational flier at your workplace that describes the local routes and the personal cost savings. Its easy - to get started, just go to www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/transit and we'll produce a customized flier for you to post.
Date: November/December 2007
Location: Wherever you work!
Contact: Hussein Kalaoui at BusToWork@detroitsynergy.org
Community Callouts
Cityscape Detroit's Annual Meeting - This Friday, November 30th at 6:30pm
Come hear George Jackson, president of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), speak at Cityscape Detroit's annual meeting. You'll hear the latest about the Riverwalk, West Riverfront, Campus Martius, Lower Woodward Corridor, Rock Financial, Book/Cadillac, Hudson's Block, Lafayette Bldg., Fort/Shelby Bldg., UA/Statler site, etc. The meeting will be held on the 13th floor of the Penobscot Building, located at 645 Griswold. There is a $8 donation for nonmembers. Please RSVP to am@cityscapedetroit.org, but walkups are welcome.
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