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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Woodward Wonderland: A Detroit Holiday Celebration (Theatre performance)
Location: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI, 48202
“… a nostalgic theatrical journey to magical Motor City destinations.” Michigan ChronicleMosaic’s Woodward Wonderland: A Detroit Holiday Celebration returns to the Detroit Film Theatre this December to kick off the holiday season. Mosaic’s young artists share whimsical holiday stories, joyous songs, loving memories and surprises... with a unique Detroit spin. Like a warm cup of cocoa on a snowy day, this family holiday tradition will fill audiences with comfort and joy. • Friday December 10th and Saturday, December 11th at 8pm, Sunday December 12th at 4pm• All Friday tickets are $10, generously sponsored by the Hot Topic Foundation.*To purchase tickets visit www.mosaicdetroit.org or call 313-833-4005.
Flu Vaccines available in Macomb County (Health)
The Macomb County Health Department offers seasonal flu vaccine beginning Monday, September 19, at its Mount Clemens, Warren and St. Clair Shores Health Centers. The 2011-2012 flu vaccine will protect against three different flu viruses: an H3N2 virus, influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus. Last year’s flu shot protected against these very same viruses. If you received the flu shot last year, is it necessary to get a shot this year? The answer is yes. A person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time and annual vaccination is needed for optimal protection.The clinic locations and hours are:Southeast Health Center, 25401 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores. Open 9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Mount Clemens Health Center, 43525 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens. Open 9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Southwest Health Center, 27690 Van Dyke Ave., Warren. Open 9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. A $15 charge for each vaccination is payable with cash or check. Debit and credit cards are not accepted. Children, under 19 years of age, with no insurance coverage for flu vaccine can receive the shot for an administrative fee of $8. Pneumonia vaccine also will be available to people at least 65 years old or those with special health concerns. The fee for the pneumonia vaccine is $30.Information for the seasonal flu vaccine may be found on our website www.macombcountymi.gov/publichealth/seasonalfluSCHD.htm and at our Flu Hotline 586-466-7923.
Give the Gift of Life at MatchingDonors.com (Health)
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Rolling Thunder, Michigan Chapter 5 Informational Breakfast Meetings (Veterans)
Join the Michigan Chapter 5 of Rolling Thunder the 1st Sunday of each Month for all you can eat VVA Breakfast ($7) and 2nd Sunday of each Month 9:30 am Meeting at the Hamburg VFW Hall, 8891 Spicer, Green Oaks, MI. (810) 231.7224. All Veterans are welcome to both.
Fabulous 5: Detroit's Destinations Exhibit (Arts and Entertainment)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
The Fabulous 5 exhibits highlight outstanding things about Detroit. Occassionally, these wonderful elements of local culture are places. Detroit's Destinations is a salute to five such places. Some are historic sites with a long history of visitors while others are more recent and have more of a "cult" following. The exhibits include Belle Isle, Campus Martius, Eastern Market, The Heidelberg Project, and the Franklin Cider Mill. Be sure to make these Destinations your destination this fall at the Detroit Historical Museum!
Treats in the Street (Family)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Detroit Historical Museum
Remember your favorite toy - or toys - from when you were a kid? Detroit Toy Stories will help ring back those joyful memories. Drawing on over 7,000 items in the Society's collection, this exhibit features a variety of playthings from multiple generations of metro Detroit children, including games, dolls, wardrobes, doll houses, pedal cars, toy soldiers and much much more. Expect many "I had one of those" moments as you explore Detroit Toy Stories.
Detroit Toy Story (Family)
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Detroit Historical Museum
Remember your favorite toy - or toys - from when you were a kid? Detroit Toy Stories will help bring back those joyful memories. Drawing on over 7,000 items in the Society's collection, this exhibit features a variety of playthings from multiple generations of metro Detroit children, including games, dolls, wardrobes, doll houses, pedal cars, toy soldiers and much much more. Expect many "I had one of those" moments as you explore Detroit Toy Stories.
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