Tuesday, May 16, 2017 | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | 10:00 am – 2:00

Protect your business from VIRUSES, HACKERS, AND RANSOMWARE!!

Join us for a free informal lunch & learn on how to proactively prevent VIRUSES, HACKERS and RANSOMWARE from affecting your practice.

Ransomware Facts:

*The FBI put Ransomware on pace to be a $1 Billion dollar source of income for cyber criminals this year!

* Less than half of ransomware victims fully recover their data, even with backup. 

*600% growth in new ransomware  families since December 2015. 

*70% of businesses paid the ransom.

*Most businesses face at least 4 days of downtime.  

Forever Families 5K Fun Run/Walk for Foster Care Awareness is a FUN, non-competitive, family-friendly fundraising event to support the mission of helping children in need find their forever home, as well as an opportunity to raise awareness about the needs of foster children in our community. Supporters of all ages, foster/adoptive families and health enthusiasts are invited to hit the pavement in support of children in need of a loving, nurturing home. In Michigan alone, there are 13,000 children in foster care due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. Forever Families is a licensed, non-profit child placing agency committed to providing education, preparation and support to ensure safe, loving, permanent homes for children in need.

• Great Conversation
• Buffet Dinner and Wine
• Research Update and Presentation
• Valet Parking 

Race Registration begins at 7:00 AM at the Kreger House.  The Kids Dash begins at 8:00 AM, 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 AM (Timed by A2 Race Managment), Strut Your Mutt begins at 8:30 AM.

The Pancake Breakfast is from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Franklin-Bingham Farms Fire Deparment. 

English Gardens stores will be giving away half a million ladybugs.  Gardeners can get one bag of 150 ladybugs free with any purchase. There is a limit to one bag of ladybugs per household. 

Ladybugs are the most popular organic pest control for the garden.  They’re beneficial insects, eating aphids, spider mites, immature whiteflies and other soft-bodies insect pests.  One bag of ladybugs will cover 150 square feet or approximately 10 shrubs.  For best results, release the ladybugs at the base of plants, at dusk after watering the infested area.  

to attend the June DMCVB Networking Mixer at The Whitney. This garden party will be perfect for connecting with other DMCVB members and industry acquaintances. Everyone will be eager to establish new business relationships, so bring plenty of business cards!

RSVP HERE

The Community House, 380 South Bates Street, Birmingham, will present a Father’s Day Feast on Sunday, June 18.  This outdoor event will take place under the beautiful Van Dusen tented terrace. In the event of inclement weather, the Father’s Day Feast will be moved inside The Community House.

The menu includes Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Grilled Chicken, Italian Sausage, Grilled Peppers and Onions, Cheesy Potatoes, Award Winning Mac and Cheese, Cole Slaw, Mixed Green Salad, and a wide variety of desserts. A Cash Bar will be available.

 
Seatings for the feast are available at 12 and 2:30 p.m. The brunch is $32 for adults; $14 for children 4- 12; children 3 years of age and under are free. For reservations, contact The Community House, 248-644-5832.

 The Community House is a nonprofit that is home to those seeking continuity between personal, professional, philanthropic and recreational pursuits. Since its founding in 1923, The Community House has provided an extraordinary destination where people can come together to enjoy extraordinary experiences. From educational development to the early planning of life’s landmark events… from business to pleasure, from charity to recreation… it all starts at The Community House.

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On My Own of Michigan 20th Annual Golf Outing at Boulder Pointe Golf Club, 1 Champions Circle, Oxford, MI.

Join us for fun, golf, food and silent and live auctions. For information, visit www.onmyownofmi.org or call Lesley Scharfenberg, Event and Fundraising Manager, at 248.649.3739, ext. 221.

Sponsorships available.

Get ready for an evening of fun for everyone! The community is invited to attend the fourth annual ParkArt, presented by The Community House on Thursday, June 22, 5-8 p.m. in Birmingham’s Shain Park.

ParkArt is an interactive, family oriented event that allows youth to partake in hands-on art projects.  The event also includes performances by The Community House Dance Academy. Art activities include Puppet Making, Fidget Spinners, Bookmark Craft, Slime Station, Photography, Spin Art, Storybook Art, and much more!

“We are thrilled to present ParkArt 2017 in Shain Park,” said Danny DeRose, Director of Programs & Enrichment for The Community House. “We have a new and expanded lineup of activites, including something for kids of all ages. ParkArt is sure to be an evening of fun for everyone!” 

Sponsors for ParkArt include Performance Sponsor-Comcast and Creativity Sponsor-Premier Pet Supply. There is a fee of $5 to participate in each activity. Wristbands are $20 and offer unlimited activities. Wristbands can be purchased in advance at www.communityhouse.com

For more information, contact The Community House, 380 South Bates Street, Birmingham, 248-644-5832.