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Take a tour through sites in Pontiac, Orchard Lake, Walled Lake, Farmington and Detroit that were once stops on the Underground Railroad. Meet at the Oakland County Pioneer Historical Society.
More than 100 crafters and bakers sell their unique work at this 42nd go-around.
The show showcases old and collector coins. Check them out along with historical displays and more.
Gordon Hall will host an open house from 6-8 p.m. on December 8-9, 15, 29, and 30. Visitors will tour the Christmas Village Collection, a magical display of Milt Campbell’s huge collection of Department 56 villages. This collection was traditionally seen in the windows of Huron Camera in downtown...
This display features hand-dyed fabrics, ink drawings, acrylic paintings and paper weavings by Japanese native, Hiroko Lancour. Often methodical and process-oriented, Lancour shares a body of mixed media work with repetitive motifs and underlying symbolism. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about this Royal Oak artist and...
The Script Analysis and Character Development for Young Actors workshop is led by Sasha Lazare, a graduate of NYU Tisch, teacher of acting for youth in NY through her Pigeonholed Theatre Co. and an associate director of acting at Interlochen summer program. Script analysis in this workshop will range...
Elizabeth Swenor, DO, leads the Functional and Lifestyle Medicine department at Henry Ford Hospital System Center for Integrative Medicine. She is board certified in family medicine and is a certified specialist in Functional, Regenerative, and Metabolic Medicine and Aesthetics Medicine.
In this presentation, Dr. Swenor will discuss the symbiotic relationship...
The entire family unit is profoundly affected by the active addiction of a parent, often through generations. The challenges and healing that accompany recovery of a parent also exert a profound influence in the immediate family and in future generations. During the active addiction of a parent, children may...
This program will teach children, adolescents and adults with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, communication and learning challenges or higher academic abilities, how to think critically, improve ones' social learning and adapt social responses.
The Empowerment Zone Coalition is hosting the 2018 Substance Abuse Prevention Summit at The Detroit Yacht Club. You must register in advance. To register, click on the following link: https://events.ezcoalition.org/ or copy and paste address in your browser. Space is limited, so register early.
Do you want to mentor young people? Are you interested in helping shape future leaders? Volunteer to work with young men and women involved in our youth programs! Attend one of two risk management training sessions. To register, visit bit.ly/dstdac-rmt18.
Paul Walton, the Chief Assistant Prosecutor in Oakland County, presents the dangers of social media and how your behavior on Facebook can affect you later in life. Please call Birmingham Youth Assistance for more information at 248-203-4300 or email office@birminghamyouthassistance.org.
