FREE public planetarium shows at Wayne State University Planetarium - RSVP 1/26 and 2/2

Public Planetarium shows are back at the Wayne State University Planetarium...

The WSU Planetarium is an astronomical education resource for Wayne State University students and the larger Detroit community along with Free Public Planetarium Shows.

Free public planetarium shows are held most Fridays at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. 2/3 of our 60 seats may be reserved using Eventbrite beginning the Sunday before the show. The other 20 tickets will be available at the door for walk-ins. Ticketed guests that are not at the planetarium 10 minutes before show time will have their seats released to walk-in guests.

Free Young Astronomer shows are offered one Saturday morning per month. These shows are geared towards children under 10 and their families. 2/3 of our seats may be reserved using Eventbrite beginning the Monday before the show. The final 1/3 of tickets will be available at the door for walk-ins. Ticketed guests that are not at the planetarium 10 minutes before show time will have their seats released to walk-in guests.


Public Planetarium Shows
January 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
January 26, 2018 at 8:30 p.m.
February 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
February 2, 2018 at 8:30 p.m.


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SCHOLARSHIPS: Applications open for Metro Detroit Youth Day College Scholarships - ENDS 4/28

Students invited to apply for Metro Detroit Youth Day scholarships...

Graduating Metro Detroit high school students have until Friday April 28, to apply for one of many scholarships from the Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation. The Foundation will recognize the scholarship recipients at the 35th annual Metro Detroit Youth Day (MDYD) event on Belle Isle Wednesday, July 12.

Students graduating from a public, parochial, private or charter school who have been accepted into a four year university or college or a two year community college program and have confirmed attendance for fall enrollment are eligible to apply for a MDYD scholarship.

Applicants can download the application and submission instructions at www.metrodetroityouthday.org

Since 1991, MDYD has awarded more than 1,200 scholarships to deserving students who submitted an application along with an essay to be considered, according to Ed Deeb, founder and chairman.

To donate funds for Metro Detroit Youth Day scholarships, send a check to “Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation” by mail to 27700 Hoover Road, Ste 200, Warren, MI 48093.

For more information, visit http://www.metrodetroityouthday.org or call (586) 393-8801.


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SCHOLARSHIPS: Applications open for Metro Detroit Youth Day College Scholarships - ENDS 4/15

Don't miss the Friday, April 15th Deadline....

Graduating high school students in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties have until Friday April 15, 2016, to apply for one of many scholarships to be issued by the Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation. Metro Detroit Youth Day (MDYD) scholarships will be awarded at the 34th annual Youth Day event on Belle Isle Wednesday, July 13th.

Students graduating from a public, parochial, private or charter school who have been accepted into a four year university or college or a two year community college program and have confirmed attendance for fall enrollment are eligible to apply for a MDYD scholarship.

Applicants can download the application and submission instructions at www.metrodetroityouthday.org. (the application is a PDF)

Since 1991, MDYD has awarded more than 1,100 scholarships to deserving students who submitted an application along with an essay to be considered, according to Ed Deeb, founder and chairman.

Anyone wishing to donate funds for Metro Detroit Youth Day scholarships can send a check to “Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation” by mail to 27700 Hoover Road, Ste 200, Warren, MI 48093.

For more information, visit http://www.metrodetroityouthday.org or call (586) 393-8801.


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SCHOLARSHIP: Buick Achievers College Scholarships for STEM Students - DEADLINE 2/29

50 scholarships each up to $25,000 per year, renewable for 4 years, will be awarded ...

The GM Foundation is offering deserving students up to $25,000 each for their education (including tuition, books, housing, etc.) and it can be renewed every year.

This is the 6th year Buick Achievers scholarships will be awarded to students who excel in the classroom and give back to their communities.

Special consideration is given to students who are female, minorities, first-generation college students, military veterans and military dependents.

To be eligible for the program, high school seniors or current undergraduate students must be seeking a college degree in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), or other eligible fields related to the automotive industry.

The 50 recipients of the Buick Achievers National Scholarship will receive an award of up to $25,000 per year, available for four years, and one additional year for those entering a qualified five-year engineering program. 

The scholarships can be used toward the total cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, required equipment, room and board and other allowable expenses, less other gift aid known at the time of application (scholarships, grants and other awards that do not have to be paid back).

“Our country is in need of STEM grads, as the focus on innovation and technology continues to sharpen,” said GM Foundation President Vivian Pickard. “Through the Buick Achievers Scholarship program, we are helping shape the next generation of leaders and innovators for the automotive industry and other sectors that are so important to the future of our country.”

For Buick Achiever, Kettering University alumnus and GM employee Frisco Pullom, this scholarship provided the freedom to focus on his education.

“My first semester after receiving scholarship funds, I was able to remove work and fundraising from my schedule, and I made the dean’s list for the first time in my academic career,” said Pullom. “After graduation, I was able to secure a position with General Motors as a value chain engineer.”

Since its inception in 2011, the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program has awarded more than $27 million in scholarships to 3,400 students. This year, the program will award 50 scholarships of up to $25,000 per year, renewable for up to four years or five years for qualified engineering programs.

Students from the United States and Puerto Rico are eligible.

The application period for this scholarship is open through February 29th. Info at https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org


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SCHOLARSHIPS: Metro Detroit Youth Day Scholarship deadline EXTENDED to 5/22 - APPLY TODAY!

Applications being accepted for Metro Detroit Youth Day scholarships

Graduating high school students have until Friday, May 22, 2015  to apply for one of many scholarships to be issued by the Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation. 

 Metro Detroit Youth Day (MDYD) scholarships will be awarded at the 33rd annual Youth Day event on Belle Isle Wednesday, July 15, 2015.

Students graduating from a public, parochial, private or charter school who have been accepted into a four year university or college or a two year community college program and have confirmed attendance for fall enrollment are eligible to apply for a MDYD scholarship.

Applicants can download the application and submission instructions at www.metrodetroityouthday.com/forms

Since 1991, MDYD has awarded more than 1,000 scholarships to deserving students who submitted an application along with an essay to be considered, according to Ed Deeb, founder and chairman.

Anyone that would like to donate funds for Metro Detroit Youth Day scholarships, send a check to “Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation” by mail to 27700 Hoover Road, Warren, MI 48093.


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SCHOLARSHIP: Buick Achievers College Scholarships for STEM Students - DEADLINE 2/27

50 scholarships each up to $25,000 per year, renewable for 4 years, will be awarded ...

The GM Foundation is offering deserving students up to $25,000 each for their education (including tuition, books, housing, etc.) and it can be renewed every year.

This is the fifth year Buick Achievers scholarships will be awarded to students who excel in the classroom and give back to their communities.

Special consideration is given to students who are female, minorities, first-generation college students, military veterans and military dependents.

To be eligible for the program, high school seniors or current undergraduate students must be seeking a college degree in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), or other eligible fields related to the automotive industry.

The 50 recipients of the Buick Achievers National Scholarship will receive an award of up to $25,000 per year, available for four years, and one additional year for those entering a qualified five-year engineering program. 

The scholarships can be used toward the total cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, required equipment, room and board and other allowable expenses, less other gift aid known at the time of application (scholarships, grants and other awards that do not have to be paid back).

“Our country is in need of STEM grads, as the focus on innovation and technology continues to sharpen,” said GM Foundation President Vivian Pickard. “Through the Buick Achievers Scholarship program, we are helping shape the next generation of leaders and innovators for the automotive industry and other sectors that are so important to the future of our country.”

For Buick Achiever, Kettering University alumnus and GM employee Frisco Pullom, this scholarship provided the freedom to focus on his education.

“My first semester after receiving scholarship funds, I was able to remove work and fundraising from my schedule, and I made the dean’s list for the first time in my academic career,” said Pullom. “After graduation, I was able to secure a position with General Motors as a value chain engineer.”

Since its inception in 2011, the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program has awarded more than $27 million in scholarships to 3,400 students. This year, the program will award 50 scholarships of up to $25,000 per year, renewable for up to four years or five years for qualified engineering programs.

Students from the United States and Puerto Rico are eligible.

The application period for this scholarship is open through February 27th. Info at https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org


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SCHOLARSHIP: Junior League of Detroit is awarding 10 College Scholarships - DEADLINE 3/15

Apply for the Junior League of Detroit 2015 Scholarships ...

In 2014, the Junior League of Detroit (JLD), celebrated 100 years of service. In continuing with their celebration, for 2015, 10 scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to high school graduating seniors.

To be eligible, students must plan to continue their education at public/private colleges or vocational schools as a part- or full- time student between fall of 2015 to spring of 2016.

The scholarships are open to Wayne County, Michigan residents and students attending high schools in Wayne County, Michigan. Scholarship award checks will be payable to colleges in the students' names.

Students awarded these scholarships are those who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism in addition to their academic achievements. Both male and female applicants are eligible. All information provided will be kept confidential.

Factors considered include:
• GPA of 3.25 or better
• Extracurricular activities, community service and work experience
• Awards and honors
• Two recommendations from teachers, coaches or volunteer coordinators

A COMPLETED APPLICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
- Completed application form
- Official transcript from your school
- Two Recommendation letters from teachers, coaches or volunteer coordinators

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION BY MARCH 15, 2015 to:
jldscholarships@jldetroit.org Or Mail to: Junior League of Detroit, Attn: Scholarships, 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236


CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DETROIT 2015 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


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EMPLOYMENT: Walt Disney World® College Program and Full Time Performer Auditions 10/7 in Canton

Get ready for Disney Auditions at Central City Dance...

Disney is coming to Central City Dance & Fitness Center in Canton, MI on the lookout for college students and character performers on October 7th, 2014.

Disney College Program Auditions:

Disney Creative Entertainment is seeking energetic college performers for their Walt Disney World® College Program.

Male and Female performers are needed as world famous Disney Character performers for
“meets and greets” across Disney World Resort with the possible opportunity to perform in Disney parades and events as Disney Character Look-alikes.

Full Time Performer Auditions:

Disney is also seeking performers for FULL TIME Character Performer roles for shows and
parades across Walt Disney World Resort such as, Festival of the Lion King, Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, and many more!

If you have improvisational skills, Disney is also looking for FULL TIME female Disney Princess Look-alikes to perform with poise and grace.


Auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 7th at 11:30 a.m. at Central City Dance & Fitness Center, 6700 N. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI.

Auditions start promptly at 11:30 a.m. with sign- in required from 11:00-11:30 a.m. Please do not arrive any earlier than 10 a.m.

All performers will learn a simple movement/dance routine. Following this routine, there will be an initial cut. Selected performers will then learn additional dance routines, as well as animation exercises.

Wear comfortable clothing, allowing a full range of movement. Dresses, skirts, tight jeans, flip-flops, or high heel shoes are not recommended.

The audition process can last anywhere from 1 - 6 hours. Be sure to bring bottled water and a snack.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be authorized to work in the United States.
• College Program applicants must currently be enrolled in college/university taking at least
one class at time of application and audition.
• Full Time applicants must be willing to relocate to the Orlando area, and be available for at least one year of full time work.
• Audition scores are only valid for six months. You must be able to begin work within the next six months in order to attend this audition.
• Advanced registration is not required.

For more information, visit centralcitydance.com and click on the Disney auditions icon.


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FREE SAFE Health/Wealth Expo 10/11 with FREE Lunch for 1st 800 and FREE Groceries for 1st 1000

SAFE's Health & Wealth Expo

Saturday, October 11, 2014

10:00 am until 4:00pm
WCCCD Northwest Campus

Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Health & Wealth Expo is a FREE yearly event open to the public.

Free workshops will highlight topics such as healthy living on a budget, stress reduction, job seeking tips, domestic violence awareness and personal finance.

Whole Foods Detroit is providing FREE lunch for the first 800 attendees.  There will also be health screenings, community resources, and grocery assistance for the first 1,000 families sponsored by Forgotten Harvest and sample packs from various sponsors.

Over 750 people attended the last three Expos and over 1,200 community members are expected to attend this year's event.

Mark your calendar so you don't miss the fun and the FREE.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO SAFE'S HEALTH & WEALTH EXPO

SAFE's Health & Wealth Expo
October 11, 2014 from 10am - 4pm
Wayne County Community College District - Northwest Campus
8200 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, Michigan


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EDUCATION: Textbook Rentals can save College Students (and their parents) some serious Money

Disclosure: I was compensated for my time to learn more about CampusBookRentals.com.  All opinions are my own.

My son's not a baby anymore...

It feels like only yesterday when my son graduated from kindergarten...

In one month's time, my son will graduate from middle school - and I am trying to figure out where all the time went. It feels like one day he was just a preschooler and now he will be starting high school in the fall.  The time is going so fast that it is hard to believe the photo above of him graduating from Kindergarten was taken 8 years ago - I feel so old.

And now that high school is on the horizon, all I can think about is that I have four years to figure out how to finance my son's college education and research scholarships and grants to help defer some of the cost. Both my sister and I received full ride scholarships to college (much to the delight of my parents) and I am hoping that my son can do the same - pray for us :)

But one thing that a scholarship will not pay for is textbooks. Back in the day, my parents laid out a small fortune each semester for my books and boy did my mom complain about the cost. But now students have more options for acquiring textbooks - including the option to rent them.

Since everyone can rent cars, designer handbags, and even wedding dresses, it makes perfect sense that students can now rent their textbooks. And companies like CampusBookRentals.com are making it easy for students to rent textbooks with perks that include -

-Saving 40-90% off of bookstore prices
-Free shipping both ways
-Ability to highlight in the textbooks
-Flexible renting periods

Watch the video below to find out how renting textbooks work -



CampusBookRentals.com also has a new program called RentBack (www.RentBack.com), which allows students to rent the textbooks they own to other students which could generate two to four times more money compared to what they'd make through buyback options.

So while I begin to research financial options to pay for my son's college education, it is good to know I also have options to pay for my son's college textbooks that can leave a few more dollars in the bank to finance my retirement :)


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SCHOLARSHIP: Junior League of Detroit 2014 Centennial College Scholarships - DEADLINE 2/1

Apply for the Junior League of Detroit 2014 Centennial Scholarship...

In 2014, the Junior League of Detroit (JLD) will celebrate 100 years of service. One Hundred scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to high school graduating seniors.

To be eligible, the students must plan to continue their education at public/ private colleges or vocational schools. Scholarships will be awarded to students who have a GPA of 2.5 or better and volunteer in their communities.

The scholarships are open to Wayne County, Michigan residents and students attending high schools in Wayne County, Michigan. 

Scholarship award checks will be payable to colleges in the students' names.

Scholarship guidelines...
Students awarded these scholarships are those who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to volunteerism in addition to their academic achievements.

Both male and female applicants are eligible.

All information provided will be kept confidential. Factors considered include:

- GPA of 2.5 or better

- Extracurricular activities, community service and work experience
Awards & honors

- Two recommendations from teachers, coaches or volunteer coordinators

- Financial need (include the FAFSA SAR, student aid report number)

A COMPLETED APPLICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING

- Completed application form
- Official transcript from your school
- Two Recommendation letters from teachers, coaches or volunteer coordinators

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION BY FEBRUARY 1, 2014 to:

CentennialScholarship@jldetroit.org or Mail to: Junior League of Detroit, 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236


CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DETROIT 2014 CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


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EMPLOYMENT: Apply for Fall 2013/2014 College Intern Jobs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Intern Opportunity Fall 2013 -Winter 2014-NBU0000Y

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is currently collecting resumes from excellent candidates with backgrounds in business administration, insurance, sales, actuarial sciences, underwriting, information technology, health care, human resources and operations to be considered for the 2013 intern program.

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Intern program is designed to give student interns a chance to do something extraordinary. With our program and your ideas, we can provide a summer experience like no other.

Your 12 week experience will include a rich work experience with clearly outlined goals and a success plan to achieve those goals. The structure will include mentoring with an executive mentor, a peer mentor as well as a variety of opportunities for networking and social interactions. You will have a chance to get real world work experiences, apply your education and make a real contribution to a world class leader in the delivery of healthcare benefits.

Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in a full time program at a college or university
- Must have a cumulative GPA 3.0 or better

APPLY FOR BCBSM FALL 2013/2014 COLLEGE INTERN POSITIONS NOTE: Scroll to bottom of page to see the job listings


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EMPLOYMENT: Walt Disney World® College Program Auditions 3/17 in Canton

Disney Parks Talent Casting is coming to Canton, MI in search of character performers and candidates for the WDW college program

Talent Auditions are being held on Sunday, March 17th at Central City Dance Center, 6700 N. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI for the Walt Disney World College program. Sign-in is required from 10:30-11:00 a.m., with auditions starting at 11:00 a.m. Late applicants will not be accepted; advance registration is not required.

Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking energetic college students interested in the Walt Disney World® College program. Applicants must have been enrollled in college/university for at least one semester. For full details on the Disney College program, visit http://cp.disneycareers.com.

Male and female performers are needed to do thousands of guest “meet and greets”, as well as perform in parades, shows, and dances. Female Disney Princess look-a-likes also are being sought after to perform as fully costumed Disney Characters. Also, Full-time applicants for performance roles are being auditioned and could be part of the Disney parks shows such as Festival of the Lion King, or Fantasmic.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must be willing to relocate to Central Florida area and be available for at least one year of full time work.

All performers will learn a simple movement/dance routine. Please wear comfortable clothing, allowing for a full range of movement. Audition scores are only valid for six months. You must be able to begin work within the next six months in order to attend this audition.

For more information please visit http://disneyauditions.com, or for directions to location, please call Central City Dance Center at 734.459.0400.


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Career & Summer Employment Fair for Youth Ages 15 to 20, 2/22 Noon - 3pm NORTHWEST DETROIT

Time to get your kids' resumes ready...

Catholic Social Services of Wayne County is sponsoring a Career and Summer Employment Fair on February 22, 2013 from Noon to 3pm. Youth ages 15 to 20 should bring multiple copies of their resumes for when then speak to employers and college representatives.

Get more info on the "Job Ready and College Prepared" Youth Fair over on Eventbrite

9951 Hamilton Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 883-7384


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EDUCATION: NEW Amazon Textbook Rentals can save College Students (and their parents) upto 70%

Print textbook rental program can help students save up to 70%

Amazon.com, Inc. yesterday announced the launch of Amazon Textbook Rental. Now college students can choose from thousands of textbooks to rent for the semester and save up to 70%.

To rent a textbook, simply search Amazon.com for the book, select “Rent Now,” choose shipping and payment options, and check out. All textbook rentals are Fulfilled by Amazon and are eligible for Free Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25, and Prime Free Two-Day Shipping. At the end of the rental period, returns are FREE and simple with a prepaid, printable label.

“College is expensive, and students are always looking for ways to save money on textbooks, which is why we’ve long offered great prices on both new and used textbooks,” said Ripley MacDonald, Director of Textbooks at Amazon.com. “With Textbook Rental, Amazon gives students yet another great option for saving money – it’s now easier than ever for students to get the books they need, in the format they want, at affordable prices. So no matter if a student wants to buy or rent their textbooks, Amazon can be their one-stop shop.”

Textbook rentals and millions of other items including books, backpacks, electronics, video games, the latest fashion in clothing and shoes, and other college essentials are eligible for Free Two-Day Shipping with an Amazon Prime membership. By signing up for Amazon Student, a free membership program exclusively for college students, students can get six months of Free Two-Day Shipping on millions of items, plus exclusive offers, and then up to four years of Amazon Prime at 50% off. Click here to learn more about Amazon Student.


Click here for more information about Amazon Textbook Rental 


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EDUCATION: Textbook Rentals can save College Students (and their parents) some serious Money

Photo Credit: Flickr Creative Commons

College Students have more options these days for buying Textbooks...

When I attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2011, I sat in on a technology social media session with Wall Street Journal technology columnist Walt Mossberg.  It was one of the best sessions that I attended at CES because Walt spoke about how the use of technology (mainly tablets) is changing the way students learn.

I can tell from watching my own son interact with a tablet that one day, most students will own a tablet and use it for a lot more than just email and games.

One of Walt Mossberg's predictions was that all textbooks would one day be digital and that the digital versions of the textbooks would need to be sold at an affordable price.

That prediction got me to thinking back to my time in college and the amount of money that I (and my parents) spent on buying my textbooks. Back then my only option was to go to the local campus bookstore and pay whatever the going price was for each book. And then sell the textbooks back to the same campus bookstore for whatever price they were willing to pay. Sometimes I was able to buy a textbook off of another student who had just taken the same class, but that did not happen very often.

In Walt Mossberg's CES presentation, he spoke about how students are paying a fortune for textbooks and how that is changing due to new options like textbook renting.

Since everyone can rent cars, designer handbags, and even wedding dresses, it makes perfect sense that students can now rent their textbooks. And companies like CampusBookRentals.com are making it easy for students to rent textbooks with perks that include -

- 40-90% off of bookstore prices
- FREE shipping both ways
- flexible renting periods

To give an example, take a typical textbook like Principles of Supply Chain Management where the list price for purchasing the book is around $177.  The rental price for the same book on CampusBookRentals.com is currently between $20 - $25 depending on the length of rental.

Watch the video below to find out how renting textbooks work (click here if video is not visible)-


I remember once when I told my mom how much my textbooks were going to cost for my first semester of college, she sighed as she handed me the cash and asked me if the books were made of gold.  I really wish I had had the option to rent my college textbooks back in the day - it would have saved my parents a ton of money and made my mom a whole lot happier.

So until Walt Mossberg's prediction of the future of affordable digital textbooks comes true, it is good to know that textbook renting is now an option for college students.

Enjoy!

Disclosure: I received a gift basket from CampusBookRentals.com as a thank you for sharing information about their website with my readers.  All opinions are my own.

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FREE 21st Annual Safety Street Halloween Party 10/29 4-7pm University of Detroit Mercy

Funny how kids are not scared of a corpse as long at it is covered in candy...

This University of Detroit Mercy Halloween Party is one of the best in the city!

The Safety Street celebration was started 21 years ago to give the kids that live around the University of Detroit Mercy a safe place to trick-or-treat on Halloween.  The students of U of D construct a city made from cardboard and all the kids trick-or-treat along the cardboard town.  It is really too cool!

So come to the 21st Annual Safety Street dressed in your favorite costume. There will be trick-or-treating, free face painting, and a best costume contest at 6pm for grades K-5th.

I took my son to this event last year and he came home loaded down with candy.    Here are a few photos:

These characters lived in the Haunted Cardboard House...

Sorority Girls know how to party on Halloween. They gave out good candy too...

You never know who you're going to meet on this street...

University of Detroit Mercy

Student Union Fountain Lounge

4001 W. 6 Mile Road

Detroit, MI 48221

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FREE - Meet Apollo Astronaut Al Worden 9/16 University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Meet Apollo Astronaut Al Worden in Ann Arbor

Apollo Astronaut Al Worden will be on the University of Michigan campus next week representing the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. He will give a talk about his time as the command module pilot for Apollo 15. Col.

Worden has logged more than 295 hours in space and holds the record for the farthest-from-earth spacewalk.

Col. Worden will also present LSA Math student David Montague a scholarship award from the foundation.

Please join us on:
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 4 p.m.
1360 East Hall
530 Church St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Event open to the public. Space is limited.

For additional information please call (734) 615-6449.

College Night at IKEA Canton 9/4 8pm-Midnight

IKEA COLLEGE NIGHT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH 8PM - MIDNIGHT

Food, Music, Giveaways, Trivia Games and More!

At IKEA College Night, you can get advice on what you need

for your dorm or off-campus housing. Plus, bring your school

ID for a chance to win IKEA gift cards and other great prizes.

Don’t miss the great college shopping

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!


Click here for more info

Ikea of Canton MI
41640 Ford Road
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-6300

College Students: Get a FREE Amazon Student Account with FREE 2 Day Shipping + $5 Credit for Each Friend you Refer

Amazon Student is a FREE Amazon.com membership program created especially for college students. Only students currently enrolled in a college or university who have a valid .edu e-mail address to confirm their status are eligible to participate in Amazon Student.

Your FREE Member Includes:

* Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping on textbooks and millions of other items from Amazon.com

* No minimum order size

- E-mail alerts for exclusive deals and promotions

- Get $5 Amazon Credit for each friend you refer to the program

- It's FREE for students - sign up by providing your school and major

CLICK HERE TO STEAL THIS DEAL FOR FREE AMAZON STUDENT ACCOUNT


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