Also happening this weekend: the fourth annual Rail Jam sponsored by Don Thomas Sporthaus and Our Shepherd's Oktoberfest.
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In conjunction with Our Shepherd's Oktoberfest celebration, the Torry Neighborhood Association on Birmingham's east side will host a 5K Saturday.
Wondering what to do with yourself this weekend? Don't dismay: check out today's Weekend Spotlight: Our pick for today: Our Shepherd/Torry 5K Fun Walk Also happening this weekend: Come back to Birmingham Patch on Thursday for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Planner, or visit our events calendar.
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5K run honors slain child abuse victim Dominick Calhoun at Kensington Metropark in Milford.
Hundreds of runners braved chilly Saturday morning winds to honor slain child abuse victim Dominick Calhoun in a 5K race at Kensington Metropark in Milford. Four-year-old Dominick, of Argentine Township, was killed at the hands of his mother's ex-boyfriend. He was among more than 2,284 children in Genessee County who were abused and neglected in 2010. The run, organized by child abuse advocacy group ChildHelp, paid tribute to Dominick and other abuse victims while raising the profile of Dominick's Law, pending legislation that would enforce harsher penalties for those who abuse children. Rick Calhoun of Linden, Dominick's paternal grandfather, said he has received plenty of support from the community since his grandson's murder to honor …
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8:11 am on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Teach your children the difference between acceptable and unacceptable touching, and to trust their instincts about people. Educate yourself about the signs of abuse so you'll be able to detect it. Thanks. Regards, http://pennsouthnews.com/the-healing-qualities-of-moroccan-oil-when-you-really-cant-manage-the-kind-of-hair-you-have-you-can-simply-make-use-of-the-moroccan-oil-this-one-can-take-care-… more ›
The LUNGevity Foundation will hold its annual 5K in and around Booth Park this spring.
Birmingham residents will have the chance to take some strides against lung cancer this spring, with the LUNGevity Foundation scheduled to hold their annual 5K race and walk, Breathe Deep Michigan, in and around Booth Park. The event will take place 9 a.m.-noon on May 12 with proceeds going toward the LUNGevity Foundation, which funds research for and spreads awareness about lung cancer. In total, the group is looking to raise $20,000 at the Birmingham walk. The Birmingham City Commission approved the group's plans at its Feb. 13 meeting. The LUNGevity Foundation is based in Chicago, but according to event organizer Katie Avesian, the foundation's founding members are from West Bloomfield and the movement has a strong presence throughout …
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Here's what will change and what will stay the same for this year's race.
There are 234 days between now and the biggest gathering of runners and walkers in all of Oakland County. This year's Brooksie Way Half-Marathon will be Sept. 30 — a week earlier than in years past. The date was moved to avoid a conflict with World Communion Sunday, which takes place Oct. 7, the first Sunday in October. That's the day the race typically would have been scheduled. The September date also leaves more time between the Brooksie and the Detroit marathon, which is Oct. 21. "There are a lot of pluses to the date change," said Sue Barnes, community outreach coordinator for the race. "Another is the weather — anything we can do for a little more warmth on race day is a good thing." The Brooksie Way started in 2008. It was named for…
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1:26 pm on Monday, February 13, 2012
I have to say a bravo to the members that organize the event have done a fantastic job with letting us know weeks in advance about the impact, and it has been consistent over the years. Yes, you have to pay attention, much like everything in life, to make sure you are not in the wrong place at the wrong time, but so what! To those that cannot stand the impact, why not try and take a weekend away… more ›
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8:54 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012
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