Ford donates $7,500 to historical project
LANSING – Ford Motor Company Fund announced it will fund a groundbreaking and statewide lgbt historical project called "Pride Through the Years," which will chronicle the lgbt community's 15-year-old tradition of marching to the state Capitol.
The project will debut at a dinner event on Saturday, April 26 in the Radisson Lansing Ballroom. Tickets for the semi-formal event are $60 a person and can be purchased by calling (517) 371-8466.
"It is both sad and amazing that for 15 years our community has been marching to our Capitol steps in an effort to secure equal treatment for our families," said Michigan Pride Co-Chair Dawn Broderick.
"We hope that through the production of the 'Pride Through the Years Project,' Michigan Pride can preserve this history and inspire our community to continue forging ahead toward change."
The "Pride Through the Years Project" will be produced by Lansing-based Angel Wing Omega Productions under the direction of T.C. Mingus, a recent graduate from Michigan State University. The film, said Broderick, will pull together video footage, stories, memorabilia, and pictures of the event over the years.
For more information about Michigan Pride, the "Pride Through the Years Dinner" or the upcoming June 14 Pride events call (517) 371-8466 or www.michiganpride.org.
Writers' group open to all
GRAND RAPIDS – The Writers' Corner is a free program for local aspiring writers held every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, 41 Sheldon Blvd., SE, in downtown Grand Rapids.
Drop by, read your work and meet new friends with an interest in writing. For more information, call Janet at (616) 454-7000, ext. 11 or simply show up at one of the meetings.
Meningitis vaccines for college-bound students
Meningitis vaccines are being offered by the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan, by appointment only, during April and May, for graduating high school students beginning college in the fall.
The cost is $75.
Call Kay Renny, RN, at (800) 882-5720, ext. 8755 for more information.
Local man needs support; fund set up in his name
FARMINGTON HILLS – Jerry Trexler, after facing colon removal surgery last Friday, also looks at being unemployed when he is released.
In response to his loss of employment, friends of Trexler set up a charity account at Standard Federal Bank. They are asking the public to send contributions to:
Jerry Trexler Fund, Standard Federal Bank, 35410 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills, MI 48335-3121.
Currently, Trexler is in Botsford Hospital in room 313.
If a receipt is needed for tax purposes, one will be issued with an Internal Revenue Service EIN.
"Right after Jerry is released from the hospital, he will reside with us for a while," said Jianzhong Jiao and Marshall Jackson. "You can contact him at our house to see if he has any needs. We greatly appreciate your kindness and support."
For more information on the fund, contact Jiao or Jackson by phone at (248)305-7079.
Bookstore brings in authors
FERNDALE – A Women's Prerogative Bookstore will hold four author events in the next week.
An evening of poetry and intrigue with local authors Tiffany Traylor and Alexis Janus starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Traylor will be reading from her new book of poetry, "Growing Pains." Janus will be reading from her debut novel, "Information and Belief."
On Sunday, March 30 from 4-6 p.m., Cindy Gray will present "The Spirit of Health Works," an interactive workshop on the importance of balancing body, mind and spirit. She is the author of "The Spirit of Health: Mind-To-Toe Health Care for Women."
Shortly following, at 6:30 p.m., "Mattilda," a.k.a. Matt Bernstein Sycamore, will read from his new novel, "Pulling Taffy."
Authors will be available for question-and-answer sessions and to sign books.
For more information, contact Amy Blake, at A Women's Prerogative Bookstore, 175 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, or call (248) 545-5703.
Local artist performing in Roseville
ROSEVILLE РAmrit Kohli will perform with special guest Bradley James Green at Trixe's CafŽ, 25925 Gratiot, in Roseville at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 5. To contact the cafŽ, call (586) 776-4002. Suggested donation is $5 for the show.
Another war raging
DETROIT – Music Menu, in the heart of Greek Town, will be hosting a rally and benefit for Michigan families whose water has been turned off on March 30, from 5 to 10 p.m.
Music Menu is located at 511 Monroe in Detroit.
What can you do? Contact all your friends and rally them together from near and far and converge on the Music Menu. Make signs that say, "Turn the water back on." Get a hold of us and we will give you flyers you can post all over the metro Detroit area. Raise money for the donation hat. We need your help.
What happens to one happens to all!
For more information call the Music Menu at 313.964.6368.
Sista Maureen will be speaking and bands donating performances are:
Sista Otis and the Wholly Rollers
The Raging Grannies with out borders
Four Deep
Innerphonic
Cass Corridor Ramblers
Andrea Geneste
For more information and maps go to: http://www.sistaotis.com
