May/June Activities, Live and Virtual, at the Jefferson Branch Library
The First 100 Years of Jewish Detroit: 1850 - 1950
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 24th, at 6pm
Location: Zoom
Description: Archivists Laura Gottlieb and Robbie Terman from the Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage explore why Jewish people flocked to Detroit and how they created a thriving community. This is a virtual event that will take place on Zoom. Please register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link for the program.
Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thefirst-100-years-of-jewish-detroit-1850-1950-tickets604054101077
How to Start a Business With the Michigan Small Business Development Center
Date/Time: Monday, June 5th, at 5:30pm
Location: Jefferson Branch Meeting Room
Description: Host Richard Choi will help aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company as well as evaluate the market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing options and business planning are introduced, along with the necessary steps to getting started. This is an in-person event limited to 25 people, so make sure to be early to get a seat.
Detroit Institute of Arts Presents Art|Pride
Date/Time: Monday, June 6th, at 6pm
Location: Zoom
Description: Presented by trained DIA teaching volunteers, Behind the Seen: Art|Pride brings insight and engagement about the DIA's collection from the museum to your community. The LGBTQ+ artists who are featured in this presentation are among the leaders of modern and contemporary art and have shattered stereotypes and defied prejudice and discrimination on their path to success. This is a virtual event that will take place on Zoom. Please register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link for the program.
Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/detroit-institute-ofarts-presents-artpride-tickets-615954996977
Emerald Garden Community Open House With DPL
Date/Time: Saturday, June 10th, from 10am to 1pm
Location: 4806 Haverhill Street, Detroit
Description: Detroiters Sharon and Gary Gray run Emerald Garden, a community garden at the intersection of Haverhill and Cornwall in the Morningside neighborhood. They will be opening up their space to the community at large for a library-sponsored morning of fun, learning, and interaction. Attendees will be educated about soil, planting, and garden maintenance. Food, refreshments, and kid-friendly activities will be provided. If you are interested in adopting a raised bed for you and your loved ones to maintain for the 2023 gardening season, please register on Eventbrite. Space is limited to 10, with one raised bed available per household.
Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emerald-gardencommunity-open-house-with-dpl-tickets621793359677
Chair Yoga
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 14th, at 6pm
Location: Jefferson Branch Meeting Room
Description: Chantia Thompson of Good Vibz Yoga will host a series of Chair Yoga workshops for adults this summer. Chair yoga involves relaxing seated poses and support with a chair. The program will be limited to the first 15 attendees, so make sure you're a bit early to be one of them.