NEWS & NOTES
5A/ C & G NEWSPAPERS GROSSE POINTE/MACOMB COUNTY SPECIAL EDITION • JULY 5, 2023
LOCAL PARKS HOST RECREATION ON THE RUN STERLING HEIGHTS — Many of the city’s neighborhood parks are holding Recreation on the Run events this summer, which will feature various outdoor activities. Remaining events include the following: • July 10 — Chappelle Park, 35748 Ensign. Officials say this event will include archery. • July 17 — Arlingdale Park, 2300 Jonathan Drive. • July 24 — Fairfield Park, 38345 Cheviot. • July 31 — Hampton Park, 4600 Franklin Park. • Aug. 7 — Imus Park, 37651 Dodge Park Road. • Aug. 14 — Hadley Park, 11000 Canal. • Aug. 21 — College Park, 14722 Rice. • Aug. 28 — Washington Square Park, 14760 Potomac /14645 Stadler. Learn more about the events by visiting www.facebook.com/myshpr and searching for “Recreation on the Run,” or by calling (586) 446-2700.
VOAMI OPERATION BACKPACK UNDERWAY
METRO DETROIT — Volunteers of America Michigan has already started planning for its 14th annual Operation Backpack for the 2023-2024 school year. The back-to-school drive, which began June 19, collects and distributes new backpacks full of gradespecific supplies to children in low-income households. Community members are encouraged to sign up to host a drive and begin collecting school supplies including pencils, notebooks, backpacks, folders, pens and crayons. The supplies will be used to fill children’s backpacks. The community can help in the following ways: hosting a donation drive, sponsorships, shopping the related Amazon Wish List or the online store, donating directly, or becoming a sponsor or a “Backpack Buddy.” For more information, visit voami.org/backpack or call (248) 945-0101.
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Photo provided by the Ford House
GROSSE POINTE SHORES — It’s the off-season for Santa and Mrs. Claus, so they’re making a special visit from the North Pole to the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores this summer. At noon July 25, the iconic couple will arrive at the Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road, in a red Ford Mustang convertible to announce, “Home for the Holidays at Ford House,” a combination of favorite Christmas programs at the estate that will include evening walks through the lighted estate grounds and tours of the main floor of the house, which will run from Nov. 24 to Dec. 31. “We are so thrilled to bring this new event to our guests,” Ford House Public Events and Engagement Manager Mary Ann Bauman said in a press release. “Our guests have shared their favorite moments from previous years, and we’ve gathered those together to make ‘Home for the Holidays at Ford House’ a truly magical experience the longtime visitors and first-time guests will all enjoy.” Visitors are invited to see the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus July 25. This event is free, but reservations are encouraged. To register, click on the Upcoming Events link on the Ford House home page, fordhouse.org, and scroll down to the Christmas in July item. Tickets for “Home for the Holidays at Ford House” will go on sale at 12:30 p.m. July 25 for Ford House members in person at the Visitor Center; members can start to purchase tickets online July 26. Tickets sold to the general public will go on sale Aug. 1. For more information, visit the Ford House website or call (313) 884-4222.
Blood donors needed, incentives offered
DETROIT — The American Red Cross is looking for individuals to donate blood, platelets or plasma, and is offering incentives for those who donate. According to Red Cross representatives, all blood types are needed, especially Type B-negative and Type O-negative. There are three ways to make an appointment: download the Red Cross blood donor app on your phone, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call (800) RED CROSS, which is (800) 733-2767. To encourage blood donations, the Red Cross is offering incentives. Now through June 30, donors will receive a $10 gift card by email to a merchant of their choice and will be automatically entered for a chance to win a backyard theater package. Donors who give July 1-11 will receive an exclusive Red Cross dry bag, while supplies last. Details for both offers can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/June.
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