I remember watching the Electric Company. Who'd ever thought that Morgan Freeman, who used to be on the show, would be an Oscar Winning Star? My 15 year old daughter & my husband I, all enjoyed Wishbone & Where in the World is Carmen San Diego? These shows were treasures and very educational.

There's something for everyone at the Detroit Public Library. Visit their Calendar of Events today.

There's always something happening at the College for Creative Studies. Visit their Calendar of Events today.

Looking for more community events? Try the Focus: HOPE Community Events Calendar.

To submit your community event, email slosik@dptv.org. Please submit events at least one week prior to the start of the event.

If you’re looking for something fun to do with your entire family, attend Assumption’s GreekFest! It’s close to home and it’s a great venue for people of all ages to get out and enjoy good Greek food, entertainment, and culture. Kids will have a ball with activities and games planned for them.Proceeds from the Festival will benefit programs for the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church and Cultural Center, and the Assumption Nursery School.

Admission is $2 per person and children 12 and under free. On Friday it’s “Family Day” and admission is free from noon to 4 p.m. Free parking and shuttle service available for everyone’s convenience. Valet parking has been added to accommodate everyone’s needs.

For more information call 586-779-6111 ext 3 or visit assumptionfestival.com/greekfest2010.com.

This concert, presented by LAMOCU Productions, is part of their monthly Performances at The Well concert series. Local musicians are showcased each month, and proceeds from the event benefit designated non-profit organizations. Alan Smith will be singing songs of life, love, laughter, loss and everyday miracles. He is a bit of a troubadour whose songs tell a story. There will be auction items, a 50/50 raffle and even Tony’s Dogs! It will be a great night to benefit a great cause. LACASA is the only organization in Livingston County to provide shelter and comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.

Tickets are $10 per person and are available by calling LAMOCU at (810)623-8131. If you take your ticket to Buffalo Wild Wings (Howell) and dine before the show, BWW’s will donate 20% of your bill to LACASA.

Hundreds of motorcyclists will gather on Saturday, August 21 for the 2nd Annual “Saving Lives Motorcycle Rally and Ringo Ride” promoting driver and rider safety awareness and accident prevention. The police escorted, organized ride will start at Steve’s Soul Food (1440 Franklin, Detroit) at 10 a.m., with kickstands up promptly at 11 a.m., and arrive at Big Buck Brewery (2550 Takata) in Auburn Hills around noon for the rally. The rally runs from noon to 6 p.m. and features extreme sports celebrity Jason Britton and Team No Limit. who will perform three motorcycle stunt shows, in addition to posing for photographs and signing autographs.

This family friendly event costs only $5 per vehicle (with four wheel vehicles i.e. cars welcome to attend)

For more information, including advance registration for the ride, please contact police officer and rally organizer Joe Miller at 248-379-8327.

The 2nd Music & Dance Festival will blend the styles of Jazz, Hip Hop, Soul, Rock, Spoken-word, and Blues. We welcome people throughout Metro Detroit and beyond.

Bright Side Dental in partnership with St. Mary Mercy & Meijer will host a children’s health and safety awareness day. Parents will receive a free child identification kit, provided by the Masonic Lodge. This kit includes fingerprints, a photo, teeth impressions, and a video and voice recording of their child.Children’s activities include finger painting, story telling and games. Parents will have the opportunity for free car seat safety checks and receive free dental hygiene products and information for their children. Meijer will be providing nutrition tips and healthy recipes.

The event will be free and open to the public.

For information visit our website at www.BrightSideDental.com

Yatooma’s Foundation for the Kids and the Bank of Birmingham are hosting a viewing party of the Woodward Dream Cruise. A complimentary shuttle to and from the party will be available at Beverly Elementary School at 18305 Beverly Road in Beverly Hills.

Tickets: $50 for adults, $75 for couples, free for children

For information call 888-987-KIDS

“Bald is Beautiful” will be given a whole new meaning as members of the Detroit Iron Triathlon team will lose their locks - and encourage others do the same - to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Detroit Ironmen is an organization comprised of former Team In Training (TNT) participants, triathletes, runners, cyclists and swimmers that strive to become better athletes and better people through team training, support and fundraising for charities.

Advance tickets are $20 ($25 at the door) and include complimentary appetizers and live entertainment from Detroit Red Wing’s songstress Karen Newman, and acoustic rock/pop artists Frankie D’Angelo, Michael Bermudez and Steve Acho

To purchase tickets in advance, please visit www.detroitirontri.com.

Join us for a day of fun for people of all ages to celebrate community and going back to school. The event includes an opening prayer, games such as face painting and a bouncer, food and refreshments, a raffle, and a community hustle. See you there!

The Detroit Yacht Club has teamed up with Michigan Ontario Musky Club and “Operation Injured Soldier” to host a Musky Fishing day for “our” Injured Soldiers from Selfridge Air Base. Through corporate sponsorship and individual donations, these fishing trips are provided at no cost to the soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Sponsorships to offset expenses are available in Gold for $750, Silver $500, and Bronze $250. Desert color hats with "I PROUDLY SUPPORT OUR TROOPS", "OPERATION INJURED SOLDIER" are also available for $25.00 to help sponsor a soldier to fish. Please help support our troops!

Please email bbarlow@bmt-aerospace.com if you, or your company, would like to support this special event by being a sponsor For more information contact www.injuredsoldiers.org

The largest FREE arts and music festival in the City of Detroit, will celebrate its Fourth Anniversary this year with an expanded roster of artists, performers, filmmakers and musicians. With a focus on Detroit talent, over 150 artists will display and sell their original works of photography, jewelry, illustration, sculpture, painting, mixed media and more. With a diverse lineup of over 35 local musical acts on two stages throughout the weekend, festival-goers will be treated to everything from the eclectic to the electric.

For more information about the People’s Arts Festival please visit http://peoplesartsfestival.com

This end of summer favorite benefits Detroit Public Television and 60 other non-profit organizations. Detroit Public Television is offering supporters a special deal on advance tickets to the event. Buying tickets in advance will save you money, get you VIP concert seats, let you avoid lines, and support Detroit Public Television with a direct donation back for every admission band sold.

Click here to purchase tickets. The pre-sale ends August 27th!

For a link to all festival attractions go to www.artsbeatseats.com

Escape “Lawn 101” and join Michael Alan Saint as he discusses his lifelong passion, native plants in the landscape. Gardeners: dip your toes into something beyond main- stream gardening… By using the four principals of the forest, you can achieve that woodland or sun drenched field of flowers.Make your goal a 50 percent Native garden and become part of the Green movement. Discover how to combine your existing nonnatives with exciting native plant combinations.

Free community event

Contact us at (360) 384-3647

Attend an evening of fun and laughter recognizing “Fibromyalgia Friendly Health Care Professionals.” The evening will include the recognition of selected professionals, dinner, one complimentary drink, a silent auction and a wonderful night of Comic Relief.

To register go to http://tiny.cc/9az5g. For more information visit hffcf.org/events.php or call (248)344-0896

Indoor live raw food demonstrations and samples. Live music and wild edible walks. Learn how and why raw and living foods can change your life and the world. Large tented area for speakers, blankets, and lawn chairs. Volunteers wanted.

Admission $10.00; children under 16 free. Exhibitors $75.00

For more information see www.naturalagelessliving.com. Volunteers or exhibitors contact rejoyce@comacast.net

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the following openings for the 2010-2011 season: Section Violin, Section Viola, Section Cello, Section Bass, Oboe I, Bassoon II, Horn III (one year position, possibly permanent), Trumpet III, Section Percussion

For additional information and repertoire list see www.a2so.com or contact Wendy Smith 734-994-4801

NAMI is grassroots, volunteers helping families cope with mental illness.The walk will raise thousands of dollars for NAMI and the mental health services it provides to families across the state. All the funds collected by walkers will be used to fund NAMI programs here in Michigan. Rain or shine, family fun, free event, live music. Paved, stroller, disability friendly path-5k-3.1 miles. Free registration online, support a walker, form a team.

For more information see nami.org/walks or call NAMI Michigan 1-800-331-4264

In celebration of the 2010 fall line-up and to honor four Southeastern Michigan community leaders, Detroit Public Television will host its 9th Annual Preiere Night gala. Guests of Premiere Night will enjoy an elegant evening of cocktails, hors d’oeurves, dinner, live and silent auctions and the presentation of DPTV’s dedicated community leader awards.

Patron tickets are $250 each. Benefactor tickets are $400 each.

To buy tickets and for more info visit dptv.org or contact Sarah Kittle at 248-305-3774 or skittle@dptv.org

Join Judson Center for the 27th annual A Night to Embrace-Wine Tasting & Auction. Guests have the rare opportunity to view 200 unique vehicles and memorabilia at this private museum. This year will feature world-renowned wine experts from select wineries and importers presenting fine wines from around the world and a strolling dinner with fabulous cuisine to compliment different wines. The evening also includes exciting silent and live auctions all among the magnificent collection of the Heritage Center.

Tickets are $125 per person for patron and $150 for premier. A Champagne Preview Party is scheduled September 16 for sponsors and premier ticket holders at a private Bloomfield Hills estate.

For more information, to reserve tickets, or to join as a sponsoring supporter call (248)837-2027 or visit www.judsoncenter.org

Runners and walkers can choose to participate in a 5K (3.1 mile), 10K (6.2 mile) or half marathon (13.1 mile) distance, and children can get a workout in the family-friendly one mile event. All events feature some of most spectacular scenery in the lower peninsular. Adult runs and walking events begin at 9 a.m. at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa with the child’s event starting at 11:30 a.m. All proceeds go to support the Betsie Valley Library.

Betsie Valley registration is $25 per person and $30 the day of the event.

For further information please visit www.betsievalleyrun.com or call 1-800-968-7686 ext 7140

Join us for our annual WALK- and see how you can make a difference. Our four-mile walk will bring together people of all ethnicities and ages in order to make a difference in our local communities and neighborhoods.

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