newsbriefs Permanent Agriculture Seeps into the Urban Landscape
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he Southeastern Michigan Permaculture Guild and The Greening of Detroit will host a four-day suburban-urban permaculture training class April 8-11 at Gleaners Food Bank, 2131 Beaufait, in Detroit. The educational intensive will cover a variety of philosophies and applications. The course is for anyone interested in transforming their environment into a beautiful, productive, energy lean and functional space. Students will learn about foundation of permaculture design; raising and preserving food; gardening on concrete, roofs and in apartments; reducing energy use; rainwater harvesting and more.
Cost is $450. Registration includes lunches and the course book. Contact Kido Pielack, 313-285-1256. KidoKale@yahoo.com.
Dearborn Relay Raises Funds for American Cancer Society
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elay For Life in Dearborn will be held May 1-2. The event supports the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. This inspiring overnight event unites the entire Dearborn community in the common goal of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. “We invite the public to come out and spend time with our teams that will camp out and walk the track for 24 hours” says event chair Denise Abdullah. “Moments you won’t want to miss include our Opening Ceremony celebrating survivors and caregivers at 10 a.m. and our candlelight Luminaria Ceremony, remembering those lost at 10 p.m.” Both ceremonies take place May 1. The 24-hour event will include music, games, activities, food and fun for all ages. Relay for Life will be held at Ford Community & Performing Arts Center at 15801 Michigan Ave, in Dearborn. RelayForLife.org/DearbornMI or 313-336-9020.
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The World is Going Green, Are You Coming?
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he 3rd annual Green Street Fair will return to downtown Plymouth on April 30 and May 1-2. The Green Street Fair brings companies, artisans, entertainers and workshops together in a friendly and family-oriented outdoor environment to promote global interest and personal well-being. Attendees will be encouraged to learn the advantages of taking strides, large or small, towards living a healthier and greener life. Even the smallest steps in going green can make a world of difference.
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Annual Flea Market Fundraiser and Tours
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he 28th annual Detroit Historical Society Guild Flea Market will take place Saturday April 10 and Sunday April 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Antique and bargain hunters will find collectibles, contemporary treasures and a variety of arts and crafts. Tours of the Historic Fort Wayne complex will be offered. The guided tours will include the Star Fort built in the 1840s, the Commanding Officer’s House, the Spanish-American War Guard House and the National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen. In addition, re-enactors will create the Civil War era at the Fort. Admission is free. Secured parking is $5. Tours are $3 per person. Refreshments and baked goods will also be available for sale. Proceeds from the flea market benefit the work of the Detroit Historical Society Guild. Parking proceeds will be used by the City of Detroit Recreation Department to assist with future Historic Fort Wayne programs. Vendors can purchase tables for only $30 or three tables for $75. Vendors can contact Mitzi at 586498-9298 or Natalie at 586-771-1353. Historic Fort Wayne is located at 6325 W. Jefferson, in Detroit. DetroitHistorical.org.