CHAI time CHALDEANS CONNECTING COMMUNITY EVENTS IN AND AROUND METRO DETROIT <strong>DECEMBER</strong> <strong>2015</strong> Oh Christmas Tree … Nothing gets you in the holiday mood like a festive tree lighting. Some cities already held their festivities in November, but here’s what’s coming up this month. Clarkston Saturday, December 12, Downtown at Depot Park Clawson Monday, December 7, Blair Memorial Library (416 N. Main Street) Farmington Saturday, December 5, Governor Warner Mansion (33805 Grand River) The Birmingham Winter Markt Farmington Hills Tuesday, December 1, Fire Department (31455 W. 11 Mile Road) [Thursday, December 3] Party: Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Members Christmas Party at the Regency Manor in Southfield. ChaldeanChamber.com. [Friday, December 4] Christmas: The Birmingham Winter Markt is a taste of Germany with food and drinks, gift items, crafts, ice carving demonstrations, Santa House, live music and more. Runs through Sunday, December 6 at Shain Park. EnjoyBirmingham.com. [Friday, December 4] Parade: Light Up the Grand Holiday Parade marches across Grand River Avenue, through downtown from Warner Street to Liberty Street. The fun begins at 7 p.m. [Saturday, December 5] Santa: The Solanus Casey Center in Detroit hosts a Continental Breakfast with St. Nicholas from 9 a.m.-noon. Tickets must be purchased in advance at SolanusCenter.org/StNick, or by calling (313) 579-2100 ext. 191. [Saturday, December 5] Christmas: Noel Night includes holiday shopping, family craft activities, caroling, and musical and dance performances in Detroit’s Cultural Center along Woodward Avenue. The event runs from 5-10 p.m. View a schedule at NoelNight.org. [Sunday, December 6] Parade: The 64th Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade travels down Main Street starting at 2 p.m. [Sunday, December 6] Concert: The Madrigal Chorale performs holiday music at 3 p.m. at Manresa Jesuit Retreat House. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door. (248) 644-4933. [Monday, December 7] Tea: Manresa’s Women to Women Prayer Group holds an Advent Tea with the theme “God’s Invitation: Our Response.” 1 p.m. Tickets are $15. (248) 644-4933. [Thursday, December 10] Cooking: “Gluten-Free Holiday Baking and Comfort Foods” takes place from 6-7:30 p.m. at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. $20 per person, $30 for two. Register by calling (248) 325-3890. [Thursday, December 10] Support: Peter’s Angels, which helps raise awareness of drug abuse in the Chaldean community, holds a meeting at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Troy. PetersAngelsCC@gmail.com. [Friday, December 11] Music: Too Hot to Handel, a jazz-gospel version of Handel’s Messiah, is performed at 11 a.m. at the Detroit Opera House. Manresa Jesuit Retreat House kicks things off early with a 9:30 a.m. brunch at the Cadillac Café. Tickets to brunch and concert are $60. (248) 644-4933. [Sunday, December 13] Brunch: Regency Manor’s Annual Brunch with Santa – traditional brunch with a Middle Eastern twist – runs from noon-3 p.m. $15 for kids 2-12, $30 for others, under 2 free. 25228 W. 12 Mile Road in Southfield; (248) 353-1133. [Thursday, December 17] Support: Peter’s Angels, which helps raise awareness of drug abuse in the Chaldean community, holds a meeting at 7 p.m. at Mother of God Church in Southfield. PetersAngelsCC@gmail.com. [Saturday, December 19] Children: “Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve” is a family cooking event with easy and festive recipes. 10 a.m.-noon, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. $25 per person. (248) 325-3890. [Sunday, December 20] Brunch: Shenandoah’s 11th Annual Christmas Brunch includes an appearance by Santa. Seatings are from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and reservations are a must. $30 adults, $15 children ages 4-13, under 3 free. (248) 454-1948. [Sunday, December 20] Ballet: The Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is performed at the Fox Theatre at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets start at $31.50. OlympiaEntertainment.com. [Tuesday, December 22] Extravaganza: Cirque Dreams Holidaze variety show features more than 20 acts, 30 artists and 300 costumes. Tickets start at $29. Runs through December 27 at the Fox Theatre. OlympiaEntertainment.com. Send items for Chai Time to info@chaldeannews.com. Novi Friday, December 4, Civic Center (45175 W. 10 Mile Road) Royal Oak Thursday, December 3, Royal Oak Farmers Market (316 E. 11 Mile Road) Shelby Township December 3, Town Hall (52700 Van Dyke) Southfield Tuesday, December 1, Burgh Historical Park (Civic Center Drive and Berg Road) Sterling Heights Saturday, December 5, Dodge Park (40620 Utica Road) Troy Wednesday, December 2, City Hall (500 W. Big Beaver) Walled Lake Monday, December 7, City Hall (1499 W. Maple) Warren Saturday, December 5, City Hall (12 Mile and Van Dyke) Westland Wednesday, December 2 City Hall (36300 Warren) 14 CHALDEAN NEWS <strong>DECEMBER</strong> <strong>2015</strong>
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