Picnic to Honor Military Families and More this Weekend

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1. 2nd Annual Picnic to Honor Our Military Families

• When: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 11:00 AM
• Where: DAV Hall, 47326 Dequindre Rd., Shelby Twp., MI
• What: Family picnic with fun, food, games, door prizes, bag of goodies and honored guests. Buy a ticket for yourself or to help and honor a service member/veteran. Become a sponsor or donate today!

2. Free Cooking Demos with Weight Watchers Group Chef Isabella

• When: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 7:30 AM
• Where: 13659 23 Mile Rd., Shelby Twp., MI
• What: Chef Isabella Nicoletti will offer free cooking demonstrations featuring easy meal options. Meetings are open to the public and includes samples. Chef Isabella, the official chef of Weight Watchers Group, will also share tips on healthful eating, cooking techniques and answer questions about Florine Mark’s favorite dishes. Classes meet on this day at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 a.m., and last about 45 minutes.

3. Blackthorn Concert to Benefit Baby Grant

• When: Friday, September 6, 2013, 7:00 PM
• Where: 33204 Maple Ln Dr., Sterling Heights, MI
• What: Blackthorn is known far and wide for their fun engaging style of Irish humor and music. If you have never heard Blackthorn, you owe to yourself to come out; if you know Blackthorn, nothing more needs to be said. Grant was born with a very rare syndrome called CHAOS: Congenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome. Most babies don’t make it. But, not Grant! He's here going strong. In addition, there is complete blockage in his throat which doesn't allow him to breathe naturally. Grant also did not have vocal cords. This summer he underwent seven surgeries: a real financial hardship. Join his family and friends as we try to ease the burden on his family. Come out for a fun filled evening of song and mirth to help a great little guy! $30 per person.