PIZZAZZ ON THE RIVER: A Scary Music Event

Detroit (October 27, 2009) – Ever had a dream to turn your musical passion into a career?  Don’t be afraid.

 On Saturday, October 31, the Creekside Community Development Corporation in partnership with the Detroit Recreation Department will present: Pizzazz on the River, The Scary Music Event.  Learn how Detroit songwriters and composers turned their musical passion into a career.  The event will be held from 1:00pm – 5:00 pm, at the Lenox Recreation Center (100 Lenox) inside of Detroit’s AB Ford Park on the Detroit River. 

 This event features an All-Detroit line-up with soul-funk musician Amp Fiddler, R&B soul hip-hop artist Melanie Rutherford, Contemporary Hip Hop artist Savalas, and Dr. Daniel Holloway – an MD whose life passion is music.  A concert will start the event and a panel discussion with the artists will follow.  Guests, young and old alike will have the time to approach the artists with all their burning questions.   Light refreshments will be served.

 This event is made possible with funding from the Michigan Council for Arts and Culture.

The Creekside Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and strengthening one of Detroit’s great communities:
Jefferson-Chalmers.  Jefferson-Chalmers is in southeast Detroit adjacent to Grosse Pointe Park.  It proudly features a mix of new and historic housing and parks and canals on the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair. 

To find out more about Creekside Community Development Corporation, its programs, events and volunteer possibilities visit www.creeksidedetroit.org or call (313) 822-0062.

New playground at Hansen Playfield

We hope you find time this week to take a break from work and play a little! Creekside volunteers, residents, and the LDRP Block Club, in addition to The Home Depot and KaBOOM!, built a brand new playground at Hansen Playfield (located on the corner of Avondale and Drexel, Detroit, MI 48215).

New playground at Hansen Playfield

Bring the entire family to check out state-of-the-art equipment, test the planter benches and enjoy a beautiful new playspace!

 

KaBOOM! Playground Build this Thursday

The time is finally here! Creekside, KaBOOM! and The Home Depot, with the help of incredible community members and volunteers, will build a playground in our neighborhood on Thursday, August 6th.

Join us at Hansen Playfield (the corner of Avondale and Drexel, Detroit, MI 48215) to witness a playground build in one day! Registration and breakfast begins at 8:00am and the opening ceremony will start at 8:30am. For questions, please contact Caitlyn at 313.822.0062 or cpisarski@creeksidedetroit.org

East Jefferson Business District on special alert

The Jefferson East Business Association (JEBA) and the Detroit Police Department are working together to solve the several attempted break-ins that have occurred over the past week along the East Jefferson Business District. According to JEBA, the district is on special alert and will be receiving extra police patrols.

JEBA is encouraging all business owners, residents and visitors to be extra vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the Detroit Police Department by calling 911. The attempted break-ins in the district have occurred as early as 9:00pm and have targeted both rear and front entrances.

Please contact JEBA at (313) 331-7939 if you have any information concerning the events or have any questions.

Detroit CDCs fight the mortgage crisis

A recent Model D article highlights the important and always evolving work of community development corporations in Detroit-including Creekside! Find out how your neighborhood is fighting the mortgage crisis and what you can do to contribute to the effort.

What makes your 4th of July happy?

The staff here at Creekside are looking forward to a few days off of work. I personally am looking forward to grilling brats and hotdog, spending time in the sun, and heading to Cityfest to see some new bands play.

What makes your 4th a good one? Share your plans for the holiday and let us know what you are most looking forward to this weekend!

On your way to Jazzin’, don’t forget to recycle!

Hello Creekside neighbors!

This is another reminder that there is a recycling drop-off location in your community THIS weekend! Please come down and see us at Chalmers and Jefferson from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.

If it is your first time, just grab a magazine or milk jug and come get a tour. Recycling is a fun, positive, and easy way that you can impact your community, the city, and the environment. Make it your new family project! Come by, ask for Lauren, and get a quick lesson and a tip sheet so you know how to get started. Recycling is an important step in personal responsibility and community health. Take a few minutes out of your day to learn how to do something positive for yourself!

Check this link for the information on what we accept: Recyclehere.net

See you tomorrow!!

(authored by Lauren Cooper)

Jazzin’ on Jefferson this Saturday

You won’t want to miss the 6th annual Jazzin’ on Jefferson this Saturday, June 26! The event is produced by the Jefferson East Business Association, a non-profit located on the far eastside of Detroit. Visit the event’s official website here for information on the day’s performances, food, parking, and more!

We hope to see you there!

Creekside builds a playground this summer

Creekside is working in partnership with KaBOOM! and The Home Depot to build a new playground in our community! The location is Hansen Playfield on the corner of Drexel and Averhill in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood. View our playground’s own KaBOOM! web page here.

This project will require the enthusiastic involvement of our community. A special thanks to the community residents who joined us last evening for Design Day. Over 25 children and adults gathered at Creekside’s office to design a dream playground that will become a reality this August!

Interested in becoming involved? Join the Planning Committee and take a leadership role in bringing a beautiful new playground to our neighborhood. Or volunteer for Build Day on Thursday, August 6.

To volunteer for one or more of these opportunities, or for any questions, please contact Caitlyn Pisarski at (313) 822-0062 or cpisarski@creeksidedetroit.org.

Creekside and Greening plant 45 trees on Philip

Last weekend Creekside, the Greening of Detroit, and over 60 volunteers successfully planted 45 trees along the south end of Philip Street. The group planted several different species, which replaced trees affected by the emerald ash borer recently removed by the City.

Volunteers gather around a Greening demonstration