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Greater Michigan Art Exhibition

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00 -0400

The 49th Annual Greater Michigan Art Exhibition is one of the few remaining statewide visual arts competitions in Michigan. Organized by the Alden B. Dow Musem of Science & Art at Midland Center for the Arts, this exhibition provides a forum for the most recent developments by Michigan artists. The gallery spaces at MCFTA provide a dramatic stage for the display of contemporary work and are especially suited for the exhibition of large-scale works. Each year MCFTA brings to Midland reputable arts professionals from around the country to serve as jurors for the exhibition.

United Way Food Drive

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00 -0500

Feed the need in our community by bringing non-perishable food items to feed families here in Midland County. The food drive will take place from November 13-30, 2009. Drop off sites are RE/MAX of Midland, Dow Chemical Corporate Center and Dow Chemical Michigan Operations.

Ring A Bell - Change A Life

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00 -0500

Help Salvation Army help others by offering smiles and opening doors while ringinging bells November 13 through December 24. Volunteer for a two or four hour shift between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Contact Captain Matthew O'Neil 496-2787 for more information.

Midland Holiday Art Fair

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00 -0500

Senior Services Brain Camp

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:30 -0500

Focus on brain health and keeping mentally alert. Register by calling 633-3700.

Family Nutrition Class - Paying Your bills, Saving Money on your grocery bill

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00 -0500

Join MSU Extension for the last three of a six part series of fun, informative classes about finances and nutrition. The sessions are (1) Organizing and Tracking/Smart Shopping, (2) Tracking and Paying Bills/Tracking what you spend on food and (3) Paying Your Bills, Saving Money/Saving money on your grocery bill. Please see the attachment for specific times and location of each class.

Paying Your Bills/Saving money on your grocery bill will be held at West Midland Family Center on Monday, November 23rd from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Dinner and childcare provided for free courtesy of WMFC. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Each class brings you a step closer to feeling more confident, informed and organized. All sessions are free to attend, so bring a friend or relative. Call 832-6648 or email terrills@msu.edu to register today!

Family Nutrition Class - Organizing and Tracking/Smart Shopping

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00 -0500

Organizing and Tracking/Smart Shopping will be held at Joseph's Run Leasing Office on Tuesday, November 24th from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m

Facing Forward: Coping With Cancer Together

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:00 -0500

Join us for a series of five programs designed for all cancer survivors. There is no charge for these programs. Participants are welcome to attend one or all of the series programs. For more information, or to register, call (989)837-9090. All sessions will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Cancer Services, located in the Strosacker Building at 220 W. Main Street, Suite 105 in Midland.

What You Need to Know About Financial & Legal Issues - September 22, 2009. A panel of financial. legal and government professionals will provide information about financial issues and options to consider as a survivor.

The Value of Self Care: Ways to Manage Physical Changes - November 24, 2009. Experts and resources for wellness, nutrition, and exercise will help survivors learn how to deal with physical changes they may experience.

Your Health Depends on body, Mind & Spritual Wellness: Your Feelings - January 26, 2010. this is a forum in a comfortable, relaxed setting with health care and clerical providers about the many feelings faced by cancer survivors. Topics will include: coping with depression and anxiety, fear of recurrence, future health concerns and finding comfort. time will be provided to share about cooping with anxieties and fears.

People Who Care About You are Affected Too: Social and Work Relationships and Intimacy - March 23, 2010. Professionals will set the tone for a comfortable, safe and open discussion of social, intimacy and work relationships faced by cancer survivors. Resource materials for professional assistance will be provided. Topics will include: handling problems at work, relating to friends and co-workers, learning to relax, partner and dating issues and intimacy.

Giving Back After Cancer: Volunteer Opportunities - May 25, 2010. The American Cancer Society, Caner Services and MidMichigan Home Care's Hospice and other represnetatives will make participants aware of the variety of opportunities for survivors who wish to become volunteers, help others and assist others in the fight to find a cure fo rcancer and help other cancer survivors.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:00 -0500

Everyone is invited to the Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 25th. Dinner will be served from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 330 Waldo Avenue. Sign up by calling 496-2787.

Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00 -0500

Santa's Arrival and Courthouse Lighting

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:00 -0500

Caroling from 6:00-7:00 pm along Main Street. Santa arrival parade at 7:00 pm. Courthouse lighting 7:30 pm. Select stores open late for holiday shopping! For more information, visit www.midlandfoundation.org.

Family Nutrition Class - Tracking and Paying Bills/Tracking what you spend on fo

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 12:00 -0500

Tracking and Paying Bills/Tracking what you spend on food will be held at North Midland Family Center on Wednesday, December 2nd from noon - 1:00 p.m.