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| David Clay Bloominburg, surrounded by people who care. |
People with
special needs have special costs that are not always covered by a provider.
That's the reason for the David Clay Foundation and its Christmas in July
Charity Fundraiser taking place 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Father Solanus Casey
Knights of Columbus Hall in Roseville. David Clay Bloominburg, 60, of Warren
needs a chair to enable him to stand on his own.
"David has
truly never walked in his life and has been unable to stand up right since he
was 25 years old," said David's younger brother Rob Bloominburg. "The
true effect of being in a sitting position his whole life has taken a major
toll on his life and many health problems. Standing would give him the ability
to build muscles he has not had and/or lost throughout the years." Standing
can also improve circulation, respiration, flexibility and digestion, along
with self-esteem.
Imagine having to
ask someone for help every time you wanted something in a cupboard or always
being the one that people have to look down on. The Permobil Power Chair is an
amazing piece of equipment that transforms from a wheelchair into a kind of
robotic-mechanism that will support David's frame standing up. That kind of
technology costs about $32,000.
Tickets for the
benefit are $20 and include an evening of fun featuring a full Christmas dinner
with all the trimmings, raffles, bake sale and pictures with Santa (aka David
who really looks old St. Nick).
David, who was
born 3 months premature, has Cerebral Palsy but he's never let it stop him from
living. Right from the start -- when doctors told his parents that he was not
expected to live more than 6 months -- he has defied the odds. He graduated
from high school and for 33 years during his work at ARC Services in Macomb
served as a role model to others.
"David is an
amazing man," said Rob. "He has given his whole life to people... his
only wish is to stand up like everyone else."
For tickets to
the Christmas in July Charity Fundraiser, 586-484-1308. The Father Solanus
Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 16831 12 Mile Road, Roseville. For more information, visit: The David Clay Foundation
DAYTRIPPING
Looking for a
family-friend activity this weekend? Check out our listing of things to do in
the Detroit area:
Tea Talk
Crocker House
Museum/Macomb County Historical Society present "Tea Talk Tuesdays at
Two," 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 14, Sept. 18 and Oct. 23, at the museum, 15
Union St., Mount Clemens. Events include historical programs, refreshments;
tickets $7 Society members, $10 non-members. For reservations, 586-465-2488.
Museum tours included.
Metroparks
Activities at
Wolcott Mill Metropark include "Meteor Fest" presented by Warren
Astronomical Society and park interpreters, 9 p.m. Aug. 12, includes
"guided sky walk," clear skies permitting. Also, "Top to
Bottom" tour of the Historic Center, 2 p.m. Aug. 25, at the Ray Township
park.
Lake St. Clair
Metropark Nature Center in Harrison Township programs feature preschool nature
club, 11 a.m. Aug. 7; evening voyageur canoe, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, "Family
Nature Club: Let's Go on a Bug Hunt," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Registration
required by calling 586-463-4332.
Also at Lake St.
Clair Metropark, classic Ford and Mercury vehicles displayed at 12th "Bash
at the Beach," Aug. 4, Registration 10 a.m.-noon, voting 1-3 p.m., awards
4 p.m. Event presented by Fairlane Club of America. Park vehicle entry permit
required, $5 daily, $25 annual, $15 seniors annual. For details,
www.metroparks.com or 800-47-PARKS.
Garden tour
St. Clair Shores
Yardeners 19th Garden Tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 4; registration at
Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum, 11 Mile Road and Jefferson. Tour includes six
earth friendly gardens and the museum gardens; tickets $5. Call 586-415-7110 or
visit scsyardeners@gmail.com.
On stage
Box Theater
presents youth production of "Annie Jr.," 7 p.m. Aug. 4, and 2 p.m.
Aug. 4-5, at 51 N. Walnut, Mount Clemens. For tickets, $12 ages 14 and older,
$10 ages 13 and younger, visit www.theboxtheater.com or call 586-954-2311.
"Avenue
Q," presented by The Farmington Players, weekends Aug. 10-25, at the
Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road, between Orchard Lake and
Farmington roads. For tickets, $18 adults with discounts available, call
248-553-2955.
Art Fair
Shelby Township
Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 11 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 12, at the township
municipal grounds, 52700 Van Dyke, south of 24 Mile Road. Show includes kids'
activities, music, food vendors, animals, drawing classes, sand sculpture
demonstration. Call 586-731-0300.
Benefit on Bay
Capuchin Soup
Kitchen fundraiser 19th Benefit on the Bay, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 24, at Mac&Ray's
in Harrison Township. Tickets, $60, include dinner, dancing, beer, wine, three
bands, auctions and drawings. To order, 313-579-2100 ext. 153 or 170, or
www.BenefitOnTheBay.org.
Library programs
Upcoming free
library programs at Warren Civic Center Library, east of Van Dyke north of 12
Mile Road; include: Michigan author B. David Warner, 7 p.m. Aug. 8;
"R.E.P.T.I.L.E., Inc. visit with reptiles, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9; registration
required by calling 586-751-0770.
"New Release
Thursdays" at St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile road, 6:30
p.m. first Thursday free viewing of movie in William R. Gilstorf Meeting Room.
Also "Classic Movie Fridays in August," 1:30 p.m. Fridays through
Aug.31, features showing of either classic or award-winning movies. Call
586-771-9020 or visit www.scslibrary.org. Also, white elephant trunk sale by
Historical Society of St. Clair Shores, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 18. Call
586-771-9020.
Romeo Idol
Auditions 4-8
p.m. Aug. 16 for Romeo Idol contest during the Romeo Peach Festival, second
round 6-9 p.m. Aug. 24, at Stone Ridge Church, 7800 W. 32 Mile Road, Washington
Township. To register, www.stoneridgeonline.org.
Ford House
"Fairy Tales
at Ford House: A Grimm Celebration" community art exhibit through Nov. 4,
at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lakeshore Road, Grosse Pointe
Shores. Also, Fairy Tale Festival 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 4; tickets $12 advance,
$15 at gate. Related youth and adult programs continue into the fall; for
tickets and schedule, visit The Ford House
Meadow Brook
Summer tours at
Meadow Brook Hall on the Oakland University Campus in Rochester are under way
at 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. A new architecture tour includes
interior and exterior highlights of the design and construction process, 1 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays; Behind-The-Scenes tours
that include the staff wing are noon and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and
Sundays; each tour admission is $15 adults, $10 seniors, free ages 12 and
younger. Twilight Tuesday 6-9 p.m. Aug. 28, $10 adults, free ages 12 and
younger. Call 248-364-6200 or go to Meadow Brook Hall
Summer sounds
The Mall at
Partridge Creek and Motor City Co-op Credit Union present free daily outdoor
concerts (weather permitting) at Center Court through Labor Day (Sept. 3) at
the Clinton Township mall on Hall Road between Romeo Plank and Garfield roads.
Performances are 5:30-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 4-8 p.m. Saturdays, 1-5 p.m.
Sundays and holidays. For details, visit www.shoppartridgecreek.com.
Free concert by
Jean Bastian's Double Brass Quartet Aug. 22, at Beebe Street Park, Richmond,
presented by Senior Helpers of Richmond. Call 586-430-1015.
Concerts/dancing
at Lake St. Clair Metropark take place 6:30-10 p.m. Sundays through August;
music free with Metropark vehicle annual entry permit, $25 season, $15 ages 62
and older, or $5 daily. Visit www.metroparks.com or call 586-463-4581.
Concert at
Eastwood Beach at Stony Creek Metropark in Washington Township, 7:30 p.m. Aug.
10, Dr. Pocket. Music begins 7:30 p.m.
Free, but Metropark vehicle entry permit required. Call 586-781-4242 or
www.metroparks.com.
Lexington Arts
Council Music in the Park series, opening acts 6 p.m., main show 7:30 p.m. Aug.
3, 10, 17, at Patrick Tierney Memorial Park, Lexington. Free. Visit
www.lexarts.com.
Wild Summer
Nights concert series at Detroit Zoo, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 29,
in Main Picnic Grove; free with zoo admission. Guests can bring own picnics or
purchase refreshments at concessions.
Summer Music
Festival at Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore Road, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8;
grounds open 6 p.m. Admission $8 per person; food available for purchase or
guests can bring their own picnic. For details, 313-881-7511or The Grosse Pointe War Memorial
Park*it
Park*it family
fun nights under way in Macomb County at several parks. Activities start at 6
p.m., music 7:30, and movie at 9. For schedule, visit Park-it 4 Fun
Youth Camps
Assumption
Cultural Center in St. Clair Shores hosts summer youth camp for ages 7-12, in
conjunction with Detroit Institute of Arts, 9 a.m.-noon through Aug. 23;
full-day child care available 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Camp programs include art
projects and discussions, field trip to the DIA, volleyball and basketball
clinics. For fee and registration information, 586-772-4477 or Assumption Nursery
At the Zoo
After-hours 21
and older Summer Zoomance, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 23, at the Detroit Zoo, 10 Mile Road
and Woodward Avenue, includes twilight strolls among animal habitats, rides ($5
each), carousel ($2). Zoomance admission $10 advance, $12 at the gate, parking
$5 for non-zoo members, free for members. For reservations, www.detroitzoo.org.
Fishing clubs
Vanguard Trout
Unlimited for fishing enthusiasts meets 7:30 p.m. second Thursday monthly at
Rochester's Dinosaur Hill. Also, Fishing Buddies Fishing Club gathers 6:30 p.m.
third Tuesdays at Rochester Hills OPC, 650 Leticia Drive. Call 248-375-1931.
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