Cozy our male goat was attacked by two female pitbulls on January 4th, 2012 but survived eleven days before passing away. He got Comfy pregnant in September and in March she had a baby boy Cozy Jr.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
New Editions To The Community Center Farm
Cozy our male goat was attacked by two female pitbulls on January 4th, 2012 but survived eleven days before passing away. He got Comfy pregnant in September and in March she had a baby boy Cozy Jr.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Help GSCC Build A Race Car Track While Cleaning Up Blight
From DetroitLives!
I am really excited to announce a huge project we are undertaking with the folks at the Goergia Street Community Garden. The basics: With all proceeds from the screening of After the Factory on March 22 at the Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak, we are initiating a neighborhood project on a vacant lot at the Georgia Street Community Garden. We want to use the film as a tool to create real growth and to go beyond just talking about the good things happening. We want it to be a crucial part of the movement, too.
So, a neighborhood project? We are building a remote control race car track. There I said it. I couldn’t help it. But wait, a remote control race car track? Let me explain.
The idea is to create an attraction, something that kids are curious about and want to take part in. After all, there are no remote control race car tracks in the city of Detroit, so it will also be something very unique to them and their neighborhood. Once the track is constructed, kids will have a variety of ways in which they can earn car time– they can volunteer in the GSCC media center, they could help tutor a fellow neighbor with their math homework, they could volunteer with Mark in the garden, take part in the up and coming youth garden market, or a variety of other things. But the point is this: once they have put a little work in, they are rewarded with some good old fashioned fun at the track where they can race cars and have a good time on space that was previously derelict. But it goes significantly further than that. With enough interest we can run classes that show kids how to build their own car, and perhaps some become interested in circuitry, engineering or product design. Then the universities step in to help make that vision possible with some partial or full scholarships. But here’s the main point: we’re taking dirt, a vacant lot, some extra materials and creating a very unique form of community engagement that is easily scaled up and emulated by others.
So! Who is WE? Well, obviously Mark Covington and the folks in the vicinity of Georgia Street Community Garden, then us here at DETROIT LIVES! and the film, but we’re looping in Patrick Thompson from Patrick Thompson Design to help really steer an innovative design process that involves kids and neighbors at the front end of designing this thing (learn about Patrick in a recent short film we did on him here).
Last item: We really need your help. Please buy your tickets for the screening on March 22 and support this endeavor. The more people that come, the closer we get to reaching our mark of raising at least $3,000 for this effort. If you cannot come to the screening, please tell your friends to come through Facebook and Twitter. So, get ready, we think this is going to be a really exciting forward movement for the folks on Georgia Street, but hopefully pave the way to creatively thinking about some new forms of neighborhood engagement. Onward.
Copy and paste the link to buy a ticket or two or three!!!
https://tickets.landmarktheatres.com/Ticketing.aspx?TheatreID=232&MovieID=13398&ShowDate=3/22/2012&ScheduleID=34063
I am really excited to announce a huge project we are undertaking with the folks at the Goergia Street Community Garden. The basics: With all proceeds from the screening of After the Factory on March 22 at the Main Art Theatre in Royal Oak, we are initiating a neighborhood project on a vacant lot at the Georgia Street Community Garden. We want to use the film as a tool to create real growth and to go beyond just talking about the good things happening. We want it to be a crucial part of the movement, too.
So, a neighborhood project? We are building a remote control race car track. There I said it. I couldn’t help it. But wait, a remote control race car track? Let me explain.
The idea is to create an attraction, something that kids are curious about and want to take part in. After all, there are no remote control race car tracks in the city of Detroit, so it will also be something very unique to them and their neighborhood. Once the track is constructed, kids will have a variety of ways in which they can earn car time– they can volunteer in the GSCC media center, they could help tutor a fellow neighbor with their math homework, they could volunteer with Mark in the garden, take part in the up and coming youth garden market, or a variety of other things. But the point is this: once they have put a little work in, they are rewarded with some good old fashioned fun at the track where they can race cars and have a good time on space that was previously derelict. But it goes significantly further than that. With enough interest we can run classes that show kids how to build their own car, and perhaps some become interested in circuitry, engineering or product design. Then the universities step in to help make that vision possible with some partial or full scholarships. But here’s the main point: we’re taking dirt, a vacant lot, some extra materials and creating a very unique form of community engagement that is easily scaled up and emulated by others.
So! Who is WE? Well, obviously Mark Covington and the folks in the vicinity of Georgia Street Community Garden, then us here at DETROIT LIVES! and the film, but we’re looping in Patrick Thompson from Patrick Thompson Design to help really steer an innovative design process that involves kids and neighbors at the front end of designing this thing (learn about Patrick in a recent short film we did on him here).
Last item: We really need your help. Please buy your tickets for the screening on March 22 and support this endeavor. The more people that come, the closer we get to reaching our mark of raising at least $3,000 for this effort. If you cannot come to the screening, please tell your friends to come through Facebook and Twitter. So, get ready, we think this is going to be a really exciting forward movement for the folks on Georgia Street, but hopefully pave the way to creatively thinking about some new forms of neighborhood engagement. Onward.
Copy and paste the link to buy a ticket or two or three!!!
https://tickets.landmarktheatres.com/Ticketing.aspx?TheatreID=232&MovieID=13398&ShowDate=3/22/2012&ScheduleID=34063
Thursday, March 8, 2012
4th Annual GSCC Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch With The Easter Bunny
Hoppity, Hoppity, Hoppity, Hop!!!!!
Here he comes again. The Easter Bunny is back at the Georgia Street Community Center!!!!!!!
Saturday April 7, 2012
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Easter Egg hunt Starts At 12:15pm Sharp
Easter Egg Hunt, Brunch , Goody Bag, and a Picture!!!
$6.00 per child
$8.00 per adult (meal and picture)
Plus Special Prizes
Brunch Includes
Pancakes
Sausage
Juice
Bring A Basket Or A Bag
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Information On Winter Emergency Preparedness
GSCC is partnering with Wayne State University on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Give information on Winter Emergency Preparedness. Refreshments and a Movie (Captain America). Monday January 16, 2012 from 10am to 1pm 8902 Vinton St at the corner of Georgia St.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
4th ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER
Planning has begun for the
4th Annual Holiday Dinner
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Serving from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
At the
Georgia Street Community Center
8902 Vinton Street, Detroit, Michigan 48213
Menu Includes:
Turkey, Dressing, Gravy - Ham
Potatoes, Yams, Hot Vegetables
Rolls & Butter
Lots of Desserts
Hot and Cold Beverages
Donations are needed to be able to feed the needy families.
Each year there are more and more families in need.
We would be grateful for any donation, including:
Any food item (you cook it, or we will)
Paper Products (plates, bowls, cups, plasticware)
Beverages (pop, coffee, bottled water, kool-aid)
Volunteers are also needed to help prepare, serve
and clean-up the day of the dinner.
Please contact either Mark 313-452-0684 or Phyllis 586-915-8946
to donate items or volunteer.
Donations by check or money order can be mailed to
GSCC
8902 Vinton
Detroit, Michigan 48213
or through Paypal by clicking the button at the top left of our blog:
4th Annual Holiday Dinner
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Serving from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
At the
Georgia Street Community Center
8902 Vinton Street, Detroit, Michigan 48213
Menu Includes:
Turkey, Dressing, Gravy - Ham
Potatoes, Yams, Hot Vegetables
Rolls & Butter
Lots of Desserts
Hot and Cold Beverages
Donations are needed to be able to feed the needy families.
Each year there are more and more families in need.
We would be grateful for any donation, including:
Any food item (you cook it, or we will)
Paper Products (plates, bowls, cups, plasticware)
Beverages (pop, coffee, bottled water, kool-aid)
Volunteers are also needed to help prepare, serve
and clean-up the day of the dinner.
Please contact either Mark 313-452-0684 or Phyllis 586-915-8946
to donate items or volunteer.
Donations by check or money order can be mailed to
GSCC
8902 Vinton
Detroit, Michigan 48213
or through Paypal by clicking the button at the top left of our blog:
Monday, November 7, 2011
Help Us Keep The Kids Warm
2011
KEEP THE KIDS WARM THIS WINTER
Donations of new or gently used winter wear
are greatly appreciated.
Items can be dropped off at the Community Center
or we can arrange pick up for larger donations
contact Mark at 313-452-0684. Or SEnd a donation thru our paypal donation button.
Annual Winter Wear Giveaway
Free Coats, Hats, Gloves, & Mittens
Saturday, November 19th ~ 1:00 p.m.
First Come - First Served!
Community Center – Corner of Georgia & Vinton Streets
KEEP THE KIDS WARM THIS WINTER
Donations of new or gently used winter wear
are greatly appreciated.
Items can be dropped off at the Community Center
or we can arrange pick up for larger donations
contact Mark at 313-452-0684. Or SEnd a donation thru our paypal donation button.
Annual Winter Wear Giveaway
Free Coats, Hats, Gloves, & Mittens
Saturday, November 19th ~ 1:00 p.m.
First Come - First Served!
Community Center – Corner of Georgia & Vinton Streets
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