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October may be half over, but there are still lots of events coming up!!

  

From left to right: Project Clean and Green in Corktown 09/29; Dequindre Cut Hike 09/30; Allison Bieri being presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Belle Isle Nature Zoo at the October General Meeting.

Supper Club: Majestic Cafe

Supper Club is back for a taste of an anchor restaurant on Woodward Avenue in the University District, the Majestic Cafe. Supper Club provides a selected menu at a set price. It's a great way to sample a new spot or revisit an old favorite. Full details at http://www.detroitsynergy.org/projects/supperclub/supperclub_october_07/

Date: Wednesday, October 17th

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: Majestic Cafe | 4120-4140 Woodward Ave | Detroit

Contact: email Nicole before 3pm on October 16th for reservations supperclub@detroitsynergy.org

October Third Thursday & Project Lead Training: Cadeiux Cafe

Third Thursdays are a great way to relax, network, talk about projects and learn more about Detroit Synergy. Join us for a project lead clinic at 6pm or happy hour at 6:30. We will also be collecting canned goods for the upcoming holidays. So don't forget to bring 3 items of your choice!

Date: Thursday, October 18th

Time: 6pm for Training | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Cadieux Cafe | 4300 Cadieux | Detroit   www.cadieuxcafe.com

Contact: Alok Sharma at development@detroitsynergy.org

Discussing Differences

We are currently taking volunteers for future diversity discussions held in conjunction with Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion.  To get on the list, please e-mail Christyn, Sonya or Jen at discussingdifferences@detroitsynergy.org.

  • Oct/Nov Sessions | 3 Mondays | Oct 22nd, 29th and November 5th from 5:45pm to 9:00pm | location tba

Bus to the Movies: A Transit Project

Please note, there has been a date change for the bus ride!

The Bus to the Movies has been rescheduled.  Join Detroit Synergy as we take transit from Detroit to The Simpsons Movie at the Magic Bag. The 450 SMART Bus to this View & Brew event leaves downtown at 7:30PM. Please plan to be there 10 minutes in advance. Along the way will be additional meeting points and an opportunity to order food to take in with us. Stay tuned to the transit page for more details http://detroitsynergy.org/projects/transit/ 

Date: Thursday, October 25th

Time: 7:30pm to 11:30 pm

Location:  The Magic Bag | Ferndale -  via SMART Bus 450/460 

Contact: Jim Janowicz transit@detroitsynergy.org

Bus to Work Campaign: A Transit Project

We're working this September and October 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: October 2007

Location: Wherever you work!

Contact: Hussein Kalaoui at BusToWork@detroitsynergy.org

Illuminate Detroit: Midtown

Shine a light on new development projects in Detroit and you get a party called "Illuminate". The historic building of the Willys Overland Lofts has been under renovation and is ready for our sneak peak. This is a great opportunity to discover midtown living! We also need more volunteers to help with this event!

Date:  Friday, October 26th

Time:  6:00 to 11:00 pm

Location: Willys Overland Lofts| 444 West Willis| Detroit, MI 48201

To Volunteer Contact: Alok Sharma development@detroitsynergy.org

More Detroit Bikes!

There is still time in the season to take a two-wheel tour of the D and Detroit Bikes! has a few more great rides on the calendar. 

  • Detroit Bikes! Haunted Detroit Bike Tour | meet at the Millennium Bell | Oct. 27th @ 10am.  Join Bikes! for its 3rd Annual Haunted Detroit ride Contact: Alexander Froehlich detroitbikes@detroitsynergy.org
  • Java Junket: A Detroit Bikes! Ride | meet at the Millennium Bell | Nov 3rd @ 9am | Contact Tom Page, detroitbikes@detroitsynergy.org

Community Callouts

Taste of the "D"

The Junior Benefit Committee of the Detroit Historical Society will host a beer-tasting event at the Detroit Historical Museum on Friday, October 19th, from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. DSG will be joining the event again this year. Proceeds benefit the Detroit Historical Society. For more information about this (21 and over) event, call 313-833-1980 or go to www.detroithistorical.org

Breweries include Arbor Brewery Company, Arcadia Brewing Co., Atwater Block Brewery, Bell’s Brewery, Black Lotus Beer Company, Dark Horse Brewing Co., Detroit Beer Companies, Founders Brewing Co., Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, King Brewing Co., Kuhnhenn Brewing Co., Motor City Brewing Works, and New Holland Brewing Co.

Grand Opening of the Whitdel Building and CAID's Ladybug Gallery

Join Southwest Solutions this Saturday, October 20th, from 6 p.m. until 10p.m., for the Grand Opening of the Whitdel Building and Ladybug Gallery, located at 1250 Hubbard in Southwest Detroit. The Whitdel Building has been redeveloped into affordable apartments for residents with limited income and the ground floor is home to the CAID's newest gallery, the Ladybug. There will be entertainment and light refreshments. Please RSVP by contacting Bob O'Brien at robrien@swsol.org.

Angels’ Night BOOO! Ball and Angels Night 2007

This year, to help recruit volunteers, there will be an Angels' Night Boo Ball on Saturday, October 20th, from 4-8p.m. at the Michigan State Fairgrounds Community Arts Building. The event is FREE, with activities for the whole family to enjoy. Angels Night will take place on October 29th, 30th and 31st, from 6 p.m. until 12 p.m. To volunteer one or all three nights, you can call 313-224-4415, contact your local neighborhood city hall or visit www.angelsnight.org. After signing up, volunteers will report to one of the five Neighborhood City Hall (NCH) locations across the city starting at 6 p.m. each night to receive their patrol assignment, flashlight, and a flashing yellow light for their vehicle.

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