The People for Palmer Park annual membership meeting on Saturday, April 11 will share big plans and small plants.

Plans to be revealed include Log Cabin stabilization and new bathrooms in several locations. The tennis courts will be resurfaced this year, and four children’s courts will be added. This work will be planned and completed by the City of Detroit General Services Department. 

Amaryllis plants, grown by the Detroit General Services Department, are gifts to the first  75 members who show up or donate $25 or more at  the meeting Saturday morning, April 11 at Detroit Unity Temple.

"The transformation of Palmer Park has continued with a new playscape for children, new streetlights, the return of the Palmer Park Art Fair, an urban garden area and enhanced recreational programming – all in 2014. We are very grateful for the partnership and support we have with both  the City of Detroit Recreation Department and the General Services Department.  Join us April 11th to learn more and get involved in this park resurgence!” said Rochelle Lento, president of People for Palmer Park.  

All are invited; all are welcome to join; only members can vote at the meeting.

People for Palmer Park and Integrity Shows also will share details and work by some artists who will appear in the Palmer Park Art Fair May 2 and 3. 

Members also will review the nonprofit organization's finances and elect board members.
PFPP directors will give an update on the master plan, which was unveiled last fall, and will answer questions.

AT A GLANCE People for Palmer Park Annual Membership Meeting

• Who:  Members, sponsors and guests of People for Palmer Park
• What: People for Palmer Park Annual Meeting
• When: Saturday, April 11,  9:30 - coffee and refreshments, 10 - 11:30 meeting and questions 
• Where: 17505 Second Avenue (just south of Palmer Park) Detroit, MI 48203 

For media only:  For more information, contact Rochelle Lento 313-727-9925 or rlento@dykema.com 

Learn about our accomplishments from the past year, and the exciting future for the Log Cabin, Tennis Courts, Community Center, walking trails and much more!

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

• Election of New Board Members for 2015
• 2014 in review including financial report
  
• Beautification/Preservation: Log Cabin Stabilization update, Urban Garden Expansion, Butterfly Garden + Willow Tunnel, Apples, apples + more apples!
• Recreation for Spring/Summer: Baseball, Biking, T’ai Chi, Tennis, Yoga + more...
• Marketing + New Website update 
  
• Capital Improvements: Tennis Court reconstruction + Pool House renovation
• Upcoming Events in 2015 
  

Also... the first 75 members or those who contribute $25 to People for Palmer Park will get a free amaryllis flower for planting! 

We are seeking board of director candidates for election at that meeting. If you would like to get more involved as a member of the Board (you must be a current PFPP member), you can find more information by going to our member page where there is a link to our membership application. 

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

You may also download our annual meeting flier below to help us spread the word!

The fine folks at Blue Yoga in Birmingham, are having a kids' yoga party this Sunday, March 15, at 3pm. 
Owner and yoga instructor, Niki Fink, has donated the studio and her time

All proceeds will benefit People for Palmer Park's Junior Tennis Academy! 

Palmer Park’s Junior Tennis Academy was a huge success last summer with dozens of students under the age of 10 learning to love the game of tennis, having a great time on the Palmer Park court, and even participating in their first tournaments! 

Please support our tennis kids by attending this event. THANK YOU!

Location: blue yoga 161 Townsend St. Birmingham, MI 48009
Suggested donation: $18
Phone: 248-792-9053
Website: blueyogabirmingham.com