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Community invited to Rain Garden Workshop and hands-on installation at Palmer Park 10/6.

10/2/2018

The Sierra Club and Friends of the Rouge will present a workshop on Rain Gardens, why they are so important to the environment to prevent storm water damage and flooding, and how to build one. Following the workshop, we will actually install the garden at the corner of Woodward and Merrill Plaisance next to the historic building (that we believe was once a power station of some sort). Please come help dig and plant. RSVP info is below, please sign up and and share this invitation since we need at least 15 people for the installation.

The Rain Garden Workshops include presentations, demonstrations, and resources to equip you with the skills to create and care for your own rain garden!

Learn how rain gardens and other stormwater management practices help non-profit and faith-based organizations and small businesses reduce drainage costs.

Building a rain garden can help to:

Reduce stormwater runoff and pollution into the Detroit and Rouge Rivers
Create a healthier community
Provide habitat for birds, bees and butterflies
Protect you property from flooding

PLEASE RSVP at 313-444-3705,
or email erma.leaphart@sierraclub.org
or Barbara@peopleforpalmerpark.org

WORKSHOP: 2pm at the Palmer Park Community House.
The Community House is next to the Splash Park at Merrill Plaisance and Pontchartrain (with the bright painted circles).

GARDEN INSTALLATION: 3-6pm at the SE entrance to Palmer Park
The SE entrance is at Woodward and Merrill Plaisance.

Grand Re-Opening of Historic Palmer Park Handball Courts set for 10/6

9/28/2018

A group of area handball enthusiasts have been working with great determination over the summer to raise the significant funds needed to restore the historic Palmer Park handball courts, and they are now ready for play.

The Palmer Park Handball Courts, commissioned in 1950, hosted many national handball championships and racquetball matches including the U.S. Handball Association National Three-Wall Championship from 1950-1972. The refurbished facility will allow great play, but will also provide a place for current handball and racquetball players to "play the game forward." Workshops for young Detroiters will introduce them to a game that builds skills and character.

Funds were raised for painting, tuck-pointing, sports fence, court surface refinishing, and area beautification and the City of Detroit and People for Palmer Park lent their support

On Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00pm, we are holding an opening celebration/press conference to announce the restoration of the Palmer Park Handball Courts. There will be handball demonstrations, refreshments, and hopefully have some young people to teach.

ALL ARE INVITED!

Parking will be located near the SE entrance of the park, in the Chess Row lot. No parking will be allowed next to the courts themselves. Look for signs.

Strides for Seniors Walk & Expo returns to Palmer Park celebrating National Seniors Month

8/30/2018

DATE: FRIDAY, September 21, 2018
TIME: Health expo 9:00am, Walk 10am
WHERE: Palmer Park (near Splash Park)

This year's annual “Strides for Seniors” Walk starts at 11 AM on Friday, September 21, at Detroit’s beautiful Palmer Park. There’s also a health expo, featuring many local organizations, from 9 AM to 1 PM
Spearheaded by St. Patrick Senior Center and Detroit Area Agency on Aging, the event caps a 30-day campaign to spotlight our neighborhood senior centers – home away from home for many older adults. To lend your support, simply register, show up and walk one mile or three.
There's also a hustle dance option!

To pre-register go to www.stridesforseniors.org.

4th Annual LGBT Community Chat returns to Palmer Park, July 24

7/15/2018

"HONOR & REJOICE"
The Detroit Police Department partners each year with LGBT Detroit for their annual LGBT Community Chat at Palmer Park. The focus is honoring those who have paved the way, the progression and the future of the LGBTQ+ movement and the ongoing strides made with law enforcement. Additionally this year, The Hotter Than July Candlelight Vigil will coincide with this event.

This community chat will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 @ 6pm at Palmer Park (Merrill Plaisance & Woodward Ave, near Lake Frances - "The Duck Pond"). Look for the tent.

As always, this will be a relaxed and welcoming environment hosted by Corporal Danielle Woods - LGBT Liaison/Public Safety Foundation/Detroit Recreation Department/Detroit Police Department in which the City will provide information and resources to EVERYONE in the community, spread awareness, and address any concerns ANYONE may have. The community chat offers an opportunity for law enforcement, community members, allies, and organizations to communicate and engage each other to help with the restoration of public trust and positive relationships.

OFFER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
SPREAD AWARENESS
ADDRESS YOUR CONCERNS
Q & A SESSION
RELAXED ENVIRONMENT

Please join us!
Attached is a flyer for you to post & share!

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For more information on this year's Hotter Than July celebration events, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitHTJ

4th Log Cabin Fundraiser returns to Frank Lloyd Wright Turkel Home this July

7/6/2018

Sunday, July 29 • 4-7 pm
Silent Auction • Garden Party • Food & Wine

Enjoy a summertime party in the beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright Turkel home and gardens to raise funds for People for Palmer Park’s "Light up the Cabin" campaign. Funds raised will help update electricity in the cabin, restore original lighting fixtures, and other restoration work in Senator & Mrs. Palmer’s 1880s Historic Log Cabin, a unique and important Detroit landmark and cornerstone of Palmer Park. Funds will also support People for Palmer Park's ongoing efforts to revitalize and beautify Palmer Park. Tickets, $75, for this event are limited and in the past have sold out very quickly.

Enjoy wine, delicious locally-prepared food, and the magnificent gardens — plus tour a portion of the Turkel home. People for Palmer Park welcomes you and thanks our hosts, Norm Silk and Dale Morgan, owners of this treasured home and Blossoms Birmingham and Blossoms Detroit. They saved their historic home, once neglected and foreclosed, and now they are helping save the Palmer Park Log Cabin.

We will also have a fabulous silent auction with hand-crafted jewelry, artwork, gift certificates to restaurants, hotels, events and other special opportunities!

You will be sent a map, address, parking directions and more details the week of the event. For more info contact barbara@peopleforpalmerpark.org or call Barbara Barefield, 313-891-2514.

Text Alerts from People for Palmer Park

6/5/2018

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.

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

Text “PalmerPark” to the number 41411.
No quotes, no spaces. It is not caps sensitive. Now SEND.

You will receive a reply that looks something like this:

Rply Y to confirm 2+msg/mo automated mktg txt msgs from PeopleForPalmerPark@your number here
Consent not reqd for purchase
Msg&DataRatesMayApply
Info? Rply HELP

Reply with just the letter Y.
You will receive next msg like this:

PALMERPARK
Please reply with your full name now to continue.
Rply HELP for more info.
Msg & data rates may apply.

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

Your name has been changed to: your name here

Pro-Tip:
Rply #NAME to change your name at any time.

And last msg:

Welcome to PALMERPARK.
Msg&Data Rates May Apply
2msg/mo
Rply HELP for help
Rply STOP it cancel

Then you're all set!
Expect to receive approximately three messages per month. These will ALL be People for Palmer Park related (weather updates for recreation programs, event reminders), Not spam. Charges may apply, check your individual cellular/data plan.

Start/Restart Tennis Returns to Palmer Park for Adult Tennis Instruction

6/1/2018

Tennis is not just a sport, it's a passion!

Start/Restart Tennis is the perfect multi-week program for adults to have a blast, meet new people and learn the basics of tennis. Whether you have never held a racquet or have not played in years, this is the program for you. Participants receive a t-shirt, tennis instruction and rule booklet.

Get ready to feel the excitement that tennis can bring to your life - and START PLAYING TENNIS!

WHEN: June 4-August 6, 2018, Mondays 6-7:30 pm
COST: $75
REGISTER: Now through June 11, 2018 (20 students maximum!)
WHERE: Palmer Park Tennis Courts, Detroit
CONTACT: Leonora King, 313-828-8847, leonorakng@aol.com
INSTRUCTOR: Coach Dave Warren

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Download program flier:

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Mt. Zion 7th Annual Walk-a-Thon benefit to be held THIS SATURDAY at Palmer Park

5/15/2018

Mt Zion New Covenant Baptist Church returns to Palmer Park for their 7th Annual Walk-a-Thon, Sat, 5/26/18 at 8am.
As always, proceeds from this event will assist the church with their yearly summer outreach project, "The LOVE FEST," a time when they provide groceries and services to the surrounding church community as well as services such as free health screening, free haircuts and providing information on free community services available in the area. There will also be worship service, free food and a kid's zone where the children learn and play.

DUST OFF YOUR NIKES AND JOIN OUR WALK TODAY!

YOUTH (ages 11-17 only) & ADULT WALKERS ARE WELCOME!
Adult Registration fee is $25.00 | $20.00 each for groups of 10 or more
Youth Registration fee is $15.00 | $10.00 each for groups of 10 or more

TO FIND OUT HOW TO REGISTER, WHERE TO MEET,
CALL 313-974-7143 or 313-310-0061
ALL WALKERS are asked to get at least 10 pledges.
Minimum pledge is $1.00 per mile.

World Sickle Cell Day Annual Awareness 5k Walk/Run at Palmer Park June 9, 2018

5/10/2018

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, MI (SCDAAMI) presents:
WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY:
ANNUAL AWARENESS 5K WALK/RUN
June 9, 2018 at Palmer Park
Starting at the Splash Park (Pontchartrain and Merrill Plaisance)
5K Registration fee: $20
Run Registration: 8:00am, Run Begins 8:30am

Walk Registration: 9:00am, Walk Begins 9:30am

On June 9, 2018 the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Michigan Chapter (SCDAAMI) will host our annual walk/run at Palmer Park in Detroit from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in observance of World Sickle Cell Day, which is on June 19th. The theme of the walk/run is “#Sickle Cell Matters.”

Things you need to know:

You can register to walk/run and purchase t-shirts at www.scdaami.org or at the SCDAAMI office at 18516 James Couzens Fwy. Detroit, 48235
The starting point and the registration table will be located near the Splash Pad where parking is available in the adjacent lot and on the street.
On-line pre-registration ends June 7th but you can register in the office up to 5pm on June 8th.
On-site registration on June 9th is from 7:30-8 a.m.
The run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk will start at 9:30 a.m.

What if I can’t make the walk/run on June 9th, how else can I support?
If you are unable to make the walk, we are asking you to get as many friends, family and supporters as possible to purchase our commemorative #SickleCellMatters t-shirt and wear it with pride on June 19th World Sickle Cell Day! Spread the word and go to www.sicklecellmatters.net and for $18 they can purchase the shirt in a variety of colors today!

We want people to recognize this is an important day and to see us wearing our t-shirts everywhere: at work, in the schools, at the grocery stores, in the malls and on the streets across Michigan. #SickleCellMatters is a movement and we want everyone to feel our presence on this day!

Should you have any further questions about this year’s walk, please contact our Director of Outreach & Operations, Tracee D. Patterson at (313) 864-4406.

With your help and support, together we can raise more awareness and break the sickle cell cycle!

Slow Roll Detroit back at Palmer Park 5/14/18

5/6/2018

Detroit's popular Monday night ride is back for the season and will be taking off from our own Palmer Park on Monday, 5/14/18.

NEW TIMES!
Registration begins at 6:00PM, ride leaves at 7:00PM
Ride returns approx. 9:00PM
This ride can bring 3000-4000 riders
3 food trucks, which leave upon our take off.
Bathrooms will be available at the park.
The City and DPD-approved route will be available as the event nears.

For complete info on the ride as it's available, visit Slow Roll website:
www.slowroll.bike
Facebook page: @SlowRollDet