We have a provided a list of upcoming health and wellness events or fundraisers in Michigan. We hope you find a few to add to your summer plans!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011–NAMU Family Support Group Meeting
The National Alliance of Mental Health is offering a family support group meeting from 7-9 p.m. in Providence Park Hospital, 47601 Grand River, Outpatient Center Conference Room B47601, Novi. 248-348-7197. Call for more information.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011–Blood Pressure and Stroke Awareness
Blood pressure testing 11 a.m.-4 p.m., cholesterol screening noon-2 p.m. at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 2333 Biddle, multipurpose room, Wyandotte 734-284-2400. $10 cholesterol testing.
Thursday, August 11, 2011–2011 Gleaners’ Iron Chef Competition
Culinary competition between 2 local top chefs! This event raises money to feed Livingston County families in need. Tickets include samples of appetizers, desserts, and drinks from local restaurants, caterers or merchants. $50/ per person, www.ironchefevent.com. Contact: Suzette Hohendorf, 313-923-3535 ext. 243, shohendorf@gcfb.org
Friday, August 12, 2011–Boot Camp at Eastwood Beach
With personal trainer Paul L. Barr, 7-8 pm, Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park off 26 Mile, Shelby Township 855-879-3488. $10 per session. Please register. Vehicle entry fee also applies.
Saturday, August 13, 2011–Yoga at Eastwood Beach
Kathy Vesprini instructs. Gentle poses designed for a II levels. 8-9 a.m. Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park off 26 Mile, Shelby Township 586-918-8407. $7 per session. Please register. Vehicle entry fee also applies.
Sunday, August 14, 2011–Birmingham Farmers Market
Every Sunday, now through October 23, 2011 in the Municipal parking Lot 6, 9 am-2 pm, www.birminghamfarmersmarket.org
August 18-19, 2011–Kidz Kamp for Grieving Children
Activities for children ages 4-12 include crafts, artwork, a scavenger hunt, music and memorial activities. Presented by New Hope Center for Grief Support. 10.a.m.-2 p.m. at Mill Race Historical Village, 215 Griswold, Northville, 248-348-0115. Please register. Free. Lunch provided.
Sunday, August 21, 2011–Bike/Walk for Kids Kicking Cancer
9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Waterford Hills Raceway, 4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston, 9-10 a.m. competitive riders, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Open to all riders.
Saturday, September 3, 2011–Priority Health Arts in Motion 5K
Presented by DMC Sports Medicine with Priority Health to benefit MI Youth Arts. During the infamous Ford Arts, Beats, and Eats on September 3 in Royal Oak, MI. 7:30-8:30 am check-in, 9 am start. Cost for the 5K fun run/walk $30. All registrations include free admission to Ford Arts, Beats & Eats and participants can register for the event by visiting http://www.michiganyoutharts.org/5k/
Saturday, September 17, 201–Bike MS; Fall BreakAway MS Ride
Island Lake Recreation Area, 12950 E. Grand River, Brighton, MI 48116. Must be at least 12 years old to participate. $30 registration fee until September 17th. Offers mountain bike trail 5 and 9 miles, and road routes 12 and 24 miles. http://bikemig.nationalmssociety.org
Sunday, September 25, 2011–JDRF Walk
Help find a cure for juvenile diabetes! Begins at 9.am., rain or shine at GM Tech Center, Warren, MI. www.jdrf.org Register your own team or support another!
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