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Detroit Girlsquad pilates/yoga fundraiser 6/19

6/7/2021

***NOTE - This yoga class is not to be confused with our regular weekly free yoga PFPP/Yoganic Flow classes. This is just an additional opportunity for the community to participate in another pilates/yoga experience to raise money for area organizations at a different time and location in the park.***

Detroit Girlsquad presents:
Mindful all-levels pilates and yoga session led by @jkn.pilates & @lamyraaa! Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water.

Date and time:
Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 11:00am-12:00pm

Location:
Palmer Park, Detroit, MI
Pontchartrain and 7 Mile

All proceeds will benefit the Detroit Justice Center.

The Detroit Justice Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm working alongside communities to create economic opportunities, transform the justice system, and promote equitable and just cities.

Each day, DJC fights to reunite families, lift barriers to employment and housing, and strengthen communities by supporting small businesses and land trusts.

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Palmer Park Farmers Market Returns for 2021 Wednesdays, July through September

6/4/2021

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SW Corner of 7 Mile and Woodward EVERY Wednesday
July 7th through September 29th from 4:30-7:30
Masks and social distancing encouraged

Visit Palmer Park Farmers Market on Facebook and Instagram.In partnership with Eastern Market, Detroit Community Markets and the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Department, join us each Wednesday at this lovely local market for farm fresh fruits and vegetables and more, rain or shine.

If you are interested in being a vendor this season, you will find this year's vendor application here.

Visit Palmer Park Farmers Market on Facebook and Instagram.

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FINAL DISCUSSION MEETING on bandshell relocation to Palmer Park THURS 5/27 6pm

5/26/2021

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IMPORTANT!
PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR COMMUNITIES
Zoom link: https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/89111605613
Meeting ID: 891 1160 5613
(312) 626 – 6799

At Mayor Duggan's State of the City Address on 3/10/2021, it was announced that the historic Bandshell at the State Fairgrounds will not be demolished and has a possibility to be placed in Palmer Park.

"There's a lot of emotion," Duggan said. "I saw concerts at this bandshell. A lot of folks remember this, and they said, 'Can't we do something about the history of the Fairgrounds?' And I'm very glad to say that my partner [Detroit City Councilman] Roy McCalister has been emphatic that we are going to save this bandshell."

Mayor Duggan said the city did a "physical assessment" of the structure and hopes to be able to relocate the bandshell to Palmer Park, the city's first choice, as long as the neighbors want it there. If not, Duggan said they will consider other locations.

Two meetings held
The City of Detroit/General Services Department presented three location options at the People for Palmer Park Annual Meeting on 4/17/2021 which sparked the first public discussion on the pros/cons, concerns and questions some of the surrounding community has about the proposed location.

The City then held another presentation and discussion on the bandshell relocation at their April District 2 Meeting on 5/11/2021. Because of the short notice, there were many voices not present at the discussion as we had hoped, but some support as well as some concerns arose. SEE 5/11/2021 MEETING NOTES below.

Next meeting
While the 5/27 late announcement of a FINAL DISCUSSION MEETING is once again very last minute, we are doing our best to get word out to the community. We hope you will attend, prepare to share your thoughts/concerns/support and spread the word to others in the community.

5/11/2021 MEETING NOTES

About the bandshell structure:

Heavy timber, wood bolted structure, still in very good condition. City would selectively dismantle, look at structure and to make sure it meets current day requirements, and transport over to the new site and assemble with same structural integrity.
The clapboard/plywood siding in poor condition and will be restored with new materials to replicate.
The move does not include the single story, back-of-house part of structure, which is also to be rebuilt. A smaller back-of-house likely that would serve the bandshell, loading for performance, storing and a green room.

Proposed Palmer Locations:

Location options were whittled down from 5 or 6 to three (pictured) based on what was ideal for construction and community.

OPTION 1

7 Mile & Pontchartrain
New parking would be a grass-based (not paved) option

OPTION 2

Near 12th Precinct, 7 Mile
Closer to Woodward

OPTION 3

Woodward & Merrill Plaisance
Close proximity to Joe Louis Greenway and it’s planned connectivity
Existing Parking lots in area

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STAY UP TO DATE with Text Alerts from PFPP!

5/10/2021

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*** NOTE: WE HAVE A NEW TEXT ALERT NUMBER! PLEASE READ BELOW! ***
TEXT ALERTS FROM PEOPLE FOR PALMER PARK!

Will tonight’s bike ride be cancelled due to rain?
Is the ground too wet this week for yoga or t’ai chi?
Now you can receive instant updates for our recreation programs and events, in text form RIGHT ON YOUR PHONE.

We have a new number for our text alerts. This is due to an exciting upgrade to a more robust system with better capabilities. But it does mean we need you to sign up again at the new number.

INSTRUCTIONS:
(This is a one time setup and will only take a moment...)

Text “PalmerPark” to the number 888-833-7575.
No quotes, no spaces. It is not caps sensitive. Now SEND.

You will receive a reply that looks something like this:

Welcome!
Msg&Data rates may apply.
Get 10msg/mos of Park Alerts.
Reply HELP for help, STOP to OptOut. 8883483778

Thank you for joining PFPP's PalmerPark keyword group! Please reply with your First Name. Txt STOP to OptOut

Reply with your first name only.
You will receive next msg like this:

Thank you for providing us with your First Name. Please provide your Email for further correspondence.

If you choose to provide your email, you will receive next msg like this:

Thank you! Your email provides us another way to keep you informed about Palmer Park.

Then you're all set!
ALL text alerts will be People for Palmer Park related (weather updates for recreation programs, event reminders), Not spam. Charges may apply, check your individual cellular/data plan.

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2021 Online Board Elections information

3/30/2021

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Candidate Profiles
Learn about the 2021 candidates up for election below.
Incumbent candidates are listed first, and new candidates follow.

Voting is now closed.

You must be a member of People for Palmer Park in good standing to vote.
All votes will be submitted online this year.
Voting will be open until 11:59pm April 22, 2021.

INCUMBENTS

Rochelle Lento
Current PFPP Board Member,
President
Reelected for 2021

Other Boards/Committees you serve on
or have served on:
ABA Forum on Affordable Housing, Board/Publications/Chair 2000-2018; Alternatives for Girls, Board Member 2018-present; Palmer Woods Association, Board Member/President 2000-2012; UDM Law School, Dean's Advisory Council 2018-present

Education/Training/Certificates:
BA in Sociology-SUNY Potsdam; JD - University of Detroit Law

How would PFPP benefit from your involvement as a Director?
I have served on the board since the inception of PFPP as one of the founding members. My historic and institutional knowledge benefit the organization, as well as my passion and commitment to our work and cause.

Skills, Experience and Interests:
Administration, management, Nonprofit experience, Community service, Policy development, Legal expertise, Education, instruction, Special events planning & implementing

Relative Experience and Skills:
As a lawyer, I bring legal expertise in evaluating contracts, addressing any legal matters. I also work regularly with nonprofits and know nonprofit legal issues. Finally, my early skills as a community organizer have been relevant.

What are your experiences with Palmer Park?
VP from 2011-2013; President and Board member 2013-2021; Served as ex officio on all committees; oversee executive committee; chair all board meetings, develop agenda and materials; manage day to day operations and involved in all decisions affecting PFPP.

Other Groups, Organizations or Businesses that you could serve as a liaison to on behalf of PFPP:
Palmer Woods Association, Alternatives for Girls, my law firm - Dykema, the City of Detroit GSD and Recreation Depts.

Patricia Little
Current PFPP Board Member, Treasurer
Reelected for 2021

Other Boards/Committees you serve on
or have served on:
People for Palmer Park, Treasurer, Fall 2019 to present
Friends School in Detroit, Finance Committee, 2000 to 2003

Education/Training/Certificates:
Masters in Business Administration from Wayne State University,
Bachelors in Accountancy from Walsh College CPA Certificate of Examination

How would PFPP benefit from your involvement as a Director?
I would like to continue to advance programming and activities in Palmer Park and help to make it sustainable in the future.

Skills, Experience and Interests:
Finance, Accounting, Community Service

Relative Experience and Skills:
I have worked as an accountant and controller for 16 years and the last 26 years I have been an accounting professor at Henry Ford College. I have experience with financial reporting and budgeting.

What are your experiences with Palmer Park?
I enjoy walking in the park and this past winter enjoyed cross country skiing there. I have also attended the annual art fair, harvest festival, winter festival, and a couple of their concerts in the log cabin. I love having such a beautiful park so close to where I live.

Other Groups, Organizations or Businesses that you could serve as a liaison to on behalf of PFPP:
I know people who attend or work at Detroit Mercy, Gesu Church, University of Detroit Jesuit High School and I live in the UDCA.

Rosalinda Haskins
Current PFPP Board Member,
Chair, Recreation Committee
Reelected for 2021

Other Boards/Committees you serve on
or have served on:
I currently seat on the board on my homeowners association Bagley Community Council also my block club. in the past I have sat on a PTA board or have been an active volunteer while my children attended elementary, middle and high school.

Skills, Experience and Interests:
Community service, Fundraising and development, Recreation

Relative Experience and Skills:
I am a people person, organized, self starter

Other Groups, Organizations or Businesses that you could serve as a liaison to on behalf of PFPP:
Bagley Community Council

What are your experiences with Palmer Park?
I first became involved with PFPP because I was invited to an event at the park. There I learned what the organization was about and what they wanted/wished to accomplish in the park for the community. From there I came out whenever I could to volunteer for said event to help make a difference. After that it seemed like I was hooked I started helping out more and more. Then I as asked to apply for a open seat and I have been trying to make a difference in the park where I can.

Nancy Varner
Current PFPP Board Member
Reelected for 2021

Other Boards/Committees you serve on
or have served on:
People for Palmer Park, Member 2012 - Present Detroit Golf Club Home Owners' Assoc., Vice President Liv6, Member 2018 - Present District 2, Dept.of Neighborhoods, City of Detroit University Commons (Avenue of Fashion) National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics

Education/Training/Certificates:
Bachelor of Science Masters of Mathematics Education

How would PFPP benefit from your involvement as a Director?
As a resident of the Palmer Park Community for the last 57 years, three generations of the Varner Family have enjoyed the recreational benefits of the Park, golf, tennis, ice skating, biking, feeding the ducks, to name a few. I am committed to continued participation in the preservation and revitalization of the Park.

Skills, Experience and Interests:
Community service, Public/media relations, communications, Membership development, Education, instruction, Special events planning & implementing, Fundraising and development, Outreach, advocacy

Other Groups, Organizations or Businesses that you could serve as a liaison to on behalf of PFPP:
Neighborhood Associations and Schools in District 2 Palmer Park Apartment Community Livernois and Liv6 Business Community

What are your experiences with Palmer Park?
Member, Recreation Committee Member, Events Committee ACTIVE volunteer in PFPP programs and events

Sharon Gamblin
Current PFPP Board Member,
Vice President
Reelected for 2021

Other Boards/Committees you serve on
or have served on:
Board Member for 1001 Covington Condo Association. Member of The Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club. (DFABC strives to share information & support emerging and seasoned artist. I have juried several art shows).

Education/Training/Certificates:
Attended Wayne State University, Retired from AT&T. Obtained a Real Estate License and currently work for Keller Williams - Metro, Royal Oak, MI

How would PFPP benefit from your involvement as a Director?
Willingness to serve the metro Detroit community and fully participate and support PFPP.

Skills, Experience and Interests:
Personnel, Human Resources, Administration, management, Community service, Public/media relations, communications, Membership development

What are your experiences with Palmer Park?
2015 - 2021 Recreation Chair
2020 - Current Vice President
2021 - Current, Membership committee

Other Groups, Organizations or Businesses that you could serve as a liaison to on behalf of PFPP:
Board Member for 1001 Covington Condo Association. Member of The Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club. (DFABC strives to share information & support emerging and seasoned artist. I have juried several art shows).

DiAnna Soloman
Current PFPP Board Member
Reelected for 2021

How would PFPP benefit from your involvement as a Director?
I’d like to leverage my relationships with elected officials and my position with the Detroit Area Agency on Aging to help connect the community to more programs and resources with an added focus on older adults.

Skills, Experience and Interests:
Administration, management, Nonprofit experience, Community service, Grant writing, Fundraising and development, Outreach, advocacy

Other Groups, Organizations or Businesses that you could serve as a liaison to on behalf of PFPP:
The Detroit Area Agency on Aging

What are your experiences with Palmer Park?
Current board member

Barbara Barefield
Current PFPP Board Member,
Chair, Events Committee
Reelected for 2021

Other Boards/Committees you serve on
or have served on:
People for Palmer Park, PFPP Board member & Events Chair, 2012 to present.
Log Cabin Committee (helped organize fundraising to restore Log Cabin through Patronicity and Light Up the Cabin events) (2015-present); Marketing (2012-2020); Art Fair Committee (since Art Fair began to present);
Arts & Culture Committee co-chair (formerly MAPP/Magic of Art in Palmer Park (2015-present)
Buck Dinner (Detroit fundraiser for civil rights/social justice/progressive groups), Organizer/webmaster (2007-present)
Creative Arts Collective Board member, 1979-present; State Fair Development Coalition, steering com., (2014-present)
Palmer Woods Music in Homes, cofounder/producer; event planner/designer/photographer/publicist (2007-present)
Jewish Voice for Peace-Detroit, steering committee and events committee members, 2006-present
Palmer Woods Association, former newsletter/enews editor; webmaster, event organizer, 2007-2015

Education/Training/Certificates:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Michigan, College of Architecture and Design
Classes and Studio Assistant at Pewabic Pottery; classes in ceramics at Oakland Community College
Photography training at Detroit Free Press with Tony Spina, director of photography/Pulitzer Prize recipient while I served as Art Director of Free Press magazine)

How would PFPP benefit from your involvement as a Director?
I am a photographer, artist, graphic designer, event organizer, and grant writer. I have extensive skills and passion to contribute to the revitalization of the Park, and have been doing so for more than 10 years. I work collaboratively with others and enjoy teamwork and challenges. I will work diligently with others to continue the restoration and revitalization of the park.

Skills, Experience and Interests:
Administration, management, Nonprofit experience, Community service, Program evaluation, Public/media relations, communications, Computer/IT expertise, Education, instruction, Special events planning, Grant writing, Fundraising and development, Outreach, advocacy

Relative Experience and Skills:
I have been a graphic artist, photographer and visual storyteller for more than 40 years. I have worked as
the Art Director at the Detroit Free Press, the UAW (for 24 years) and as the owner of my own company,
Barefield DesignWorks. I have helped my husband, jazz musician/composer A. Spencer Barefield
produce hundreds of concerts in Detroit and worldwide (including 13 years at the Detroit Institute of Arts,
and 13 years as co-producer of Palmer Woods Music in Homes). I have shared my skills with numerous organization
working for peace, racial equality, environmental, economic and social justice, including Peace Action, Buck Dinner,
Sugar Law Center, National Lawyers Guild, and many others.

Other Groups, Organizations or Businesses that you could serve as a liaison to on behalf of PFPP:
Creative Arts Collective and other organizations that create and present jazz and music; Mint Artists Guild; Integrity Shows/Palmer Park Art Fair; Art in Motion, Love/Travels Imports, Dance Lab J (Livernois businesses); 8 Mile-Woodward Blvd Assoc.; Palmer Woods Association, Detroit Parks Coalition.

What are your experiences with Palmer Park?
Helped to start and develop all the major annual events at Palmer Park and continue to chair the PFPP Events Committee. I have helped to promote all these events with Marketing Committee. I have helped with fundraising (grant writing, outreach to sponsors), I work in the garden, Log Cabin, Rain Garden, cleanups and wherever needed. I serve on multiple committees.I have been taking photos of Palmer Park (since 1976) and PFPP activities (since 2011). I am a member of the Detroit Parks Coalition representing PFPP; I designed its first newsletter, attend monthly meetings, and work collaboratively with the other members representing major park organizations throughout Detroit.

NEW CANDIDATES

Wendell Byrd
Voted in for 2021

Other Boards/Committees you serve on
or have served on:
Lions Clubs International, District Director 1993-present; Detroit Police Commission, Commissioner 2014-2015; Michigan House of Representatives, State Legislator 2015-2020

Education/Training/Certificates:
Detroit College of Business - Major in Accounting

How would PFPP benefit from your involvement as a Director?
Knowledge of Government procedures. Experience with fundraising. Experience/Knowledge of nonprofit organizations.

Skills, Experience and Interests:
Finance, accounting, Administration, management, Nonprofit experience, Community service, Policy development, Public/media relations, communications, Membership development, Fundraising and development, Outreach, advocacy

What are your experiences with Palmer Park?
Volunteer with PFPP for 6 years.

Joseph Darling

Other Boards/Committees you serve on
or have served on:
PFPP Event Committee, PFPP Farmer's Market Lead Volunteer

Education/Training/Certificates:
B.A. in Journalism from Taylor University, OSHA Health Care certification, ServSafe food-handling certification

How would PFPP benefit from your involvement as a Director?
As a Director, I want to build relationships that work via collaboration. I look forward to cracking open wide-ranging ideas for initiatives and events and learning about each other and our unique gifts based on how each of us is called to contribute. I believe there are so many opportunities to foster community, reflect stewardship and embrace our connection to nature through the production of inspiring and invigorating park events. To me, Palmer Park is a focal point on the Detroit map and I would be honored to aid in its continued restoration, preservation and use as an accessible communal space.

Skills, Experience and Interests:
Administration, management, Nonprofit experience, Community service, Public/media relations, communications, Education, instruction, Special events planning & implementing, Grant writing, Fundraising and development, Outreach, advocacy

Relative Experience and Skills:
I've produced a variety of live music series in Chicago and Detroit, mostly centered around creative music like jazz, experimental/meditative modes and electronic dance music.

What are your experiences with Palmer Park?
Primarily just the first annual PFPP Farmer's Market thus far but look forward to many more!

Sylvia L. Greene
Voted in for 2021

Other Boards/Committees you serve on
or have served on:
Zonta Troy South Oakland-past member 2015-2018

Education/Training/Certificates:
MA Educational Administration,Wayne State University.

How would PFPP benefit from your involvement as a Director?
I believe that my involvement as a member of the Board of Directors would include the following skills:

innate ability to communicate and work peaceably with the community
adept in participating with others to get things organized and completed
ability to use various resources to address the mission of PFPP in the city
willingness to do my best physically, mentally and socially to meet objectives

Skills, Experience and Interests:
Personnel, Human Resources, Administration, management, Nonprofit experience, Community service, Policy development, Program evaluation, Public/media relations, communications, Membership development, Education, instruction, Special events planning & implementing, Grant writing, Outreach, advocacy

Relative Experience and Skills:

work well in meeting deadlines
experience in recreational use, access

Other Groups, Organizations or Businesses that you could serve as a liaison to on behalf of PFPP:
I have several businesses and organizations that I could serve as a liaison on behalf of PFPP. However I would have to contact them as needed.

What are your experiences with Palmer Park?
Donated items to individuals who work with PFPP.

Abraham Gurewitz

Other Boards/Committees you serve on
or have served on:
Palmer Woods Food Committee, Chef/Helper 2099-present; Palmer Woods Preservation Committee, Member and former Chair 2009-present

Education/Training/Certificates:
College, High School and Culinary School

How would PFPP benefit from your involvement as a Director?
I have an interest in working to improve the health of the forest and surrounding lands. I want to clean up the trash, remove old fences and remove the bad elements from the park.

Skills, Experience and Interests:
Community service, Education, instruction, Special events planning & implementing, Catering

Relative Experience and Skills:
I have been actively mapping the features of the park. I have been locating lost features that could be restored. I have also been locating and documenting the edible plants of the park.

What are your experiences with Palmer Park?
Catered many PFPP events. Assisted at many other events for the park.

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Palmer Park Habitat Restoration Initiative

3/25/2021

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Stakeholder Meeting #1

The City of Detroit, Detroit Exploration and Nature Center (DEN), People for Palmer Park (PFPP) and a team of ecological experts are working together to make Lake Frances and Witherell Woods more healthy, usable, and beautiful. This team has collaborated to initiate a substantial habitat restoration initiative in Palmer Park as one of seven projects selected to receive grant funding to benefit communities and wildlife habitats in southeast Michigan by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Over the next year, we will clean up the Lake, replace invasive species with native plants, and improve walking and biking paths on the South end of the park. We will also be developing a long-term ecological restoration and management plan for the remnant woods occupying the center of the park. We have begun the detailed planning, design, permitting and an intensive community engagement process for this effort, including a public survey. We are also in the process of seeking participation from allied stakeholder groups, agencies, and institutions, all of whom are essential to the long-term success of this effort. This amazing ecological transformation in the much-cherished Palmer Park, will provide a myriad of opportunities, including education, research, public access to nature, and others.

Watch the first meeting of stakeholders
Here is a link to the full Stakeholder Meeting #1 Zoom call held by the City of Detroit on 3/17/2021.
This presentation gives you a great overview of the Lake Frances project and how it started and what the plans are for this beautiful habitat in Palmer Park. Learn then about the construction schedule, the expected activities and—very importantly—the Community engagement we hope all of you will be a part of. The presentation begins at the 01:13 mark if you'd like to skip the side discussion in progress at the beginning.

Take the Survey
The City is also monitoring this Palmer Park Habitat Restoration Project Survey and encourage all to give their input. Your participation in the survey will help us design our programming, outreach strategy, and communication materials. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

Zoom Link:
https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/rec/share/ohCbkgORqoA5eq4cQXNacYEzBRVhTPrkykXvBSncLBFZbBQyZFO6EhjRI0SQEXBJ.yxosWcgkZOU1gglM

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10th Annual PFPP Virtual Membership Meeting

3/25/2021

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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, April 17, 2021
10:00am - Meeting & Committee Presentations

PUBLIC LINK TO ZOOM MEETING: https://bit.ly/3ffx6Km

Since it is still not safe to gather in large groups, this year’s Annual Meeting will be a public Zoom meeting online. Learn about our accomplishments from the past year, and the exciting updates on our plans for the future in the park!

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

Hear updates on current park improvement projects:
Lake Frances Revitalization, the State Fair bandshell and more from the City of Detroit
Hear more about state of events during COVID
Committee Reports
Planned events
Recreational Programming for 2021 season
Continuation of the “rent-a-bed” program at our Urban Educational Garden
PFPP Board update on completed projects, finances & future goals/planning
Nominations/Election of new board members
Link to Candidate Profiles

For a list of current Board and Committee members, visit our Board/Committees page.

Help us spread the word! Print and distribute our flier below!

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Historic Bandshell will see new life at Palmer Park

3/18/2021

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Photo by Todd McInturf, The Detroit News

Thanks to the amazing work and support of District 2 Councilman Roy McCalister Jr. and the City of Detroit, the historic State Fairgrounds bandshell will be relocated a half mile south to Palmer Park.

“By preserving the bandshell it saves a piece of Detroit history,” said Rochelle Lento, president of People For Palmer Park. “This is a great opportunity to continue the redevelopment and activation of Palmer Park that the City and People for Palmer Park have collaborated on for the past ten years, and to resurrect a positive attribute for the surrounding communities in an exciting way.”

As the new Amazon fulfillment center and indoor transit center for the Detroit Department of Transportation started to take shape at the longtime site of the Michigan State Fairgrounds, plans to demolish the 83-year old bandshell were not well received by the public and after some media attention, and discussions with Amazon, the City and People for Palmer Park, plans were made to disassemble and move the bandshell to its new home in Palmer. Proposed location is in the old back nine of the former public golf course no longer in use, just north of our community garden.

This move will not be done without community input and the City of Detroit and its Department of Neighborhoods will be engaging residents and community organizations like People for Palmer Park closely on this project as funds are raised and design and location are worked out. We will keep you updated as plans progress.

In 2014, we unveiled our Master Plan Proposal for Palmer Park, and having a bandshell was one part of the vision. Being able to repurpose the existing one is an incredible turn of events for our organization and the potential to see families gathering for cultural events here is exciting.

For more on the bandshell move:
https://detroitmi.gov/news/councilmember-mccalister-mayor-duggan-preserve-historic-state-fairgrounds

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Support local artists from home with this year's new online Michigan Holiday Art Fair

11/30/2020

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Missing those annual summer art fairs in Michigan this year?
The new Michigan Holiday Art Fair shares the delights and creative finds of a summer art fair ONLINE this holiday season! It gives you the opportunity to buy gifts from artists who would have normally sold creative work at six Michigan art fairs.

Buy gifts this year (or something for yourself!) from nearly 60 artists and check out just once in the online cashier.

Artist demonstrations, virtual studio tours and art activities will take place nightly (daily on the weekend dates). Santa and Mrs. Claus and local musicians will pop in online too.

Each date between December 1-6, a portion of all sales will benefit one of 6 Detroit area nonprofits. People for Palmer Park day is Saturday, Dec. 5th so we hope you'll shop that day to support us AND some amazing artists.

http://miartfair.com

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Construction Projects Underway at Palmer Park

10/26/2020

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Park construction projects continue as part of the planned City of Detroit improvements.
Along with the continued work on the shelter/pavilion, there is now a state-of-the-art fitness pad and brand new walkways and benches on the Woodward side of the park.

More projects in progress and planned to begin in the future:

Picnic Shelter/Pavilion next to Lake Frances
Volleyball Court to be rebuilt
Baseball Diamond to be rebuilt in a new location when funds allow
Power being pulled for more much needed lighting in the park
Removal of the roadway that cuts through the middle of the park property near the cabin
Removal of trees in a bad state and and effort to save the bigger healthier trees growing throughout the park
Revitalization of Lake Frances (with National Fish & Wildlife Foundation grant funding). Begins Spring 2021