ACCESS Summer
Academy Is in Full Swing
As
the summer sun continues to shine, the ACCESS Summer
Academy continues its fun
program for kids. Four weeks in, the Academy has been offering kids a host of
fun and educational activities. Classes such as Language Arts, Math, and Arabic
Language have served to enrich the children’s education throughout the summer.
Guest speakers have come in from the Detroit Zoo, Arab American
National Museum,
the Fire Department, and the Magic Animal Show to give the kids fun and
fascinating presentations about their respective fields.
But what would summer be without outdoor play? To supplement these educational
activities, the academy has provided fun recreational activities such swimming
at Lapeer Park, arts classes, team sports,
community gardening, and drumming lessons! On top of that the students have
taken field trips to exciting locations such as the Detroit Zoo, Metro Beach,
Kensington Park, Emagine Canton Theater and they’ve
even held a field day outside Salina Elementary! The only downside to the Summer Academy
is that there are only two weeks left!
About ACCESS
Summer Academy
The ACCESS Summer
Academy operates Mondays
through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Salina Elementary. The
program seeks to expand children's potential by providing a creative,
safe, and fun learning environment in which they can develop socially,
intellectually, physically and emotionally.
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Join ACCESS, Comcast and One Economy to
Celebrate Comcast Digital Connectors!
At
10 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2010, Comcast officials including Executive Vice
President David L. Cohen will join Congressman John Dingell, Congressman John
Conyers, Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly, Jr., and members of ACCESS to celebrate ACCESS’
graduating class of Comcast Digital Connectors.
Over
the past year, students came to ACCESS to learn digital literacy skills in both
after-school and summer training programs.
Skills learned through Cisco included leadership training, community
mapping assignments, and a financial certification. Each student volunteered more than 50 hours at
community-based organizations, senior centers, churches, local schools, and
even in their own homes to help improve digital literacy in their
communities. They also had the
opportunity to interact with Comcast employees who served as mentors by lending
their leadership and expertise to this next generation of digital leaders and
innovators. To RSVP for the celebration, call 248-933-4606 or email MI_GetConnected@cable.comcast.com.
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Support the AANM’s Helen Thomas Sculpture Campaign
The
Arab American National
Museum has launched a
45-day campaign to raise the remaining $10,000 needed to complete a sculpture
of legendary journalist and Arab American Helen Thomas (right), to be displayed
at the Museum. The recently retired White House journalist turns 90 years old
on August 4. Click HERE to make a donation of $1 or more to the project at the
online fundraising site kickstarter.com; larger donations also earn rewards
such as a private, guided AANM tour for 10. Total pledges received by the
deadline of 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, must reach or exceed $10,000 in order
for the funding to be released to the project, so please donate today. Every
little bit helps!
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Learn to Be Healthy and Green at Cleaning Workshop
Did
you know that some common household cleaning products contain ingredients that
can be harmful to you and your family? Learn how to protect yourself from toxic
chemicals and make your own non-toxic cleaners at a workshop sponsored by
ACCESS and the Michigan Network for Children’s Environmental Health. The free event will take place from
3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, August 2, at the People’s Community Center, 8625 Joseph
Campau, Hamtramck.
RSVP to Mona ElShamaa at 313-216-2248 or MElShamaa@accesscommunity.org
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Golfers Welcome at the 16th Annual Arab American Golf
Open
The
American Arab Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Golf Open from 9:30
a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, August 2, at TPC Legendary Golf Course, One Nicklaus Drive, Dearborn. Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus designed the
18-hole championship golf course, which offers guests a challenging links-style
layout with tee options ranging from 6100 yards to 7000 yards.
This
year's open will feature many opportunities to network and socialize. There will
be tournaments, great raffle prizes and an awards ceremony with delicious
Mediterranean cuisine. Reserve your spot today by calling Hebah Alwerfalli,
313-945-1700 or email hebaha@americanarab.com.
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KaBOOM! Playground Build Day a Success,
Thanks to Community Members!
Despite
rain at the beginning of the day, more than 200 volunteers showed up with
shovels in hand to build a playground on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the ACCESS
Youth & Education building. In just
eight hours, community members build the playground, shoveled mulch, started a
garden, built picnic tables and shade structures, and more. Notable Volunteers
included Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly; Congressman John Dingell and his wife,
Debbie; Dearborn Councilman George Darany and Wayne County Executive Robert A.
Ficano were among the volunteers. All of the 3,200 youth in our area are
invited to see and use the new playground at 2651 Saulino Ct., Dearborn.
Thanks
again to all of our dedicated volunteers! Visit Flickr to
see photos.
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ACCESS
to Be Honored with William H. Beckham, Jr. Community Service Award
 The
Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion is honoring ACCESS for 39 years
of service to the Southeast Michigan community
with the William H. Beckham, Jr. Community Service Award at its Humanitarian Tribute
Luncheon. ACCESS is being recognized for advocating and empowering
individuals, families and communities. The luncheon will take place
November 9, 2010.
The
Michigan Roundtable is Michigan’s
leading human relations organization, making a critical difference by helping
build sustainable inclusive communities. The Humanitarian Tribute
highlights the important work and visions of civic leaders.
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