Hosted by the GP South and GP North Athletic Booster Clubs. Sponsorships available.

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Silent and Live Auction. Go to the website for more information. www.gpsathleticboosters.com/content/

Patrick and Valerie Moran present: An Evening with David Syme. The concert will be on Wednesday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church located on 16 Lakeshore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. Free admission - Donations gratefully accepted. After Glow Patron Reception following the performance will be held at The Grosse Pointe War Memorial, located at 32 Lakeshore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Tickets are $50 per person Begins at 9:30 p.m. All proceeds from these events will go to The Grosse Pointe War Memorial and Grosse Pointe Memorial Church. Make your checks payable to either The Grosse Pointe War Memorial or Grosse Pointe Memorial Church. Send Patron reservations and checks to Valerie Moran, 65 Tonnancour Place, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 by May 14. For questions please contact Valerie Moran: 313-885-7887 or email: valmoran@aol.com

Kerby School Gym. Early bird entry 9-10 a.m. for $3. Regular entry 10 - 12:30 for $1.

The 24-hour event runs from 10 a.m. Saturday May 19 to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 20. The public is invited to attend, run laps, browse and take advantage of many of the campers' offerings. All money raised goes to the American Cancer Society to support cancer research and provide support services.

Local elementary children have the opportunity to be a store artist in The Village. Prizes are awarded for the best interpretation of current year's theme based on composition, color use and creativity.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE AT GROSSE POINTE WAR MEMORIAL BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER IN TRIBUTE TO OUR NATION’S FALLEN HEROES

GROSSE POINTE, Mich., May 10, 2012 – The Grosse Pointe War Memorial honors the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation on Monday, May 28.

The special Memorial Day Service begins at 10 a.m. on the lakeside lawn with a Joint Service Color Guard. Lt. Col. Rolf E. Mammen, Michigan Air National Guard, will give the keynote address.

Residents of all communities are invited to the Memorial Day Service. There is no charge to attend. The Grosse Pointe War Memorial, located at 32 Lakeshore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms just east of Fisher Road. Parking is free.

Lt. Col. Mammen is 127th Maintenance Group Deputy Commander, Selfridge Air National Guard Base. A graduate of Michigan State University and a combat veteran of the United States Air Force, Lt. Col. Mammen is a commercial pilot for United Airlines in civilian life.

Among the aircraft Lt. Col. Mammen has commanded in the military are C-130 transports and A-10 “Lightning-II” attack jets. In his official duties, he has been instrumental in integrating both Airlift and Fighter operations into a single command and control structure for the 127th Wing, including the transition to a full time fighter alert mission after September 11, 2001. He has served in Iraq, Afghanistan and several other theaters of operation around the world.

Music will be provided by community talents Joe Armijo, Dave Pas, Heather Albrecht and the Pierce Middle School students, and bagpiper Mary Beth Nicholson.
Residents of all communities are invited. There is no charge to attend. The Grosse Pointe War Memorial is located at 32 Lakeshore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, just east of Fisher Road. Parking is free.

New this year is a Memorial Labyrinth to be held on the back lawn for the community to reflect after the service. From a distance the labyrinth appears to be an American flag, lined with bags of red, white, and blue with white stars. Participants can write an intention, or the name of a veteran or active duty loved one to carry through the meditative walk and place it in a helmet at the center for ceremonial burning after the event concludes. The labyrinth is constructed by Norma Housey, whose daughter is an officer in the Air Force being deployed this summer; and funded by GPWM board member Ed Lazar, whose son serves as a combat medic with the 82nd Airborne division of the Army.

“The Honorable James C. Farquhar, Mayor of the City of Grosse Pointe Farms, will present the Gold Star Honor Roll. Readers include Steve Hicks and Ed Lazar, representing World War II; Susan Davies, the Korean War; John B. Maliszewski, the Vietnam War, Afghanistan/Iraq and Meritorious Service.”

The Memorial Day Service is traditionally observed by hundreds of residents and includes participants of all ages represented by members of the nation’s armed forces, local scout troops, community volunteers and veterans’ organizations. The service is patriotic, colorful, musical, and inspiring. Most importantly, the Memorial Day Service serves as a somber reminder of those who gave their lives, making the ultimate sacrifice, so that we could live in freedom.

Veterans of all wars are honored and specifically include Grosse Pointers from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and present-day Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. Many of the elements of the service are specific to honoring the military and are rarely enjoyed by non-military families. These include the tolling of the bell for those that have died in conflict; a rifle salute by the V.F.W. Bruce Post 1146 Ritual Firing Team; the playing of Taps; advancing, placing and retiring the colors by Marine Wing Support Group 47, and a flyover by members of the Michigan/Selfridge Air National Guard.

The Memorial Day services enjoy the greatest level of community support. Groups participating include a Marine Honor Guard, Grosse Pointe American Legion Post 303, Knights of Columbus 1795, Boy Scout Troop 86, Boy Scout Troop 96, Jr. Girl Scout Troop 70564, Daughters of the American Revolution, Louisa St. Clair Chapter, and the Grosse Pointe War Memorial Veterans Club.

The 28th Annual Christ Church Grosse Pointe Antiques Show
May 31 and June 1-3, 2012

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI – The Christ Church Antiques Show celebrates its 28th year as one of the Midwest’s most prestigious collecting events, featuring more than 30 professional dealers offering a vast range of inventories and price points that are not only unique but express their periods of design and construction. Collections include materials from Continental and American experiences.
This year’s show is planned by dedicated parishioners led by co-chairs Nancy Osborn and Ted Sweeney.
The show opens Thursday, May 31, at 7 pm with a Preview Party and Silent Auction of exceptional items offered only during the party. This year’s Silent Auction Signature item is an Ingot silver 2012 Ford Fusion SEL (2-year lease) donated by CREST Ford.
World-renowned interior designer and author Jeffrey Bilhuber is the 2012 featured speaker for the Design Lecture on Friday, June 1 at 10 am. He is recognized for his fresh spin on classic design and is universally acknowledged as one of this country’s most respected and talented designers. His latest book, The Way Home: Reflections of American Beauty, and is available for purchase and signing following the lecture.
“We are excited to have a designer of Jeffrey Bilhuber’s caliber with us this year,” said Nancy Osborn. “Like his unique design style, he brings new energy and excitement to the show that collectors will find irresistible.”
On Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, the show begins at 8:30 am with “In the Company of Experts” which includes a continental breakfast and an educational and entertaining behind-the-scenes tour of the show. From 1 pm – 4 pm on Friday and Saturday, Antiques Evaluation Days offer collectors the opportunity to receive professional evaluations of their treasures by antiques expert and show manager Charlie Miller.
On Sunday, June 3, a Festival Eucharist is offered with choir and orchestra featuring Mozart’s Coronation Mass, K. 317. This is a delightful opportunity to hear a world-class choir in an historic setting. Throughout the show the Angel Café offers light fare for your dining pleasure served by Christ Church choristers.
The Christ Church Antiques Show raises funds to support the Christ Church Music Program and Outreach Ministries. The Christ Church Choirs perform music in the Anglican tradition every Sunday, September through May, and sing at special concerts and services at Christ Church, as well as at cathedrals abroad.
Past recipients of outreach funds include Habitat for Humanity, Crossroads, and Cabrini Clinic Detroit. Awards to these worthy non-profit organizations support on-going operations or the development of new programs and services geared to the needs of the greater Detroit community.
The Antiques Show is held on the Christ Church campus located at 61 Grosse Pointe Blvd., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, adjacent to Grosse Pointe South High School. More information is available at the Antiques Show website at www.christchurchgp.org/antiques or by calling 313.885.4841 ext. 117.

28th Annual Christ Church Antiques Show

Thursday, May 31, 2012
6:30–7 pm - Preview Party and Silent Auction
Early Admission for Archangels ($250 per person) and Gold Angel ($125 per person) supporters
7- 10 pm - Preview Party and Silent Auction ($75 per person, reservations requested)
Catered by The Hill Seafood and Chop House

Friday, June 1, 2012
Show Hours 10 am–5 pm
8:30 am - “In the Company of Experts” ($15 per person, reservations requested)
10 am - Jeffrey Bilhuber Design Lecture and Book Signing ($25 per person)
1 – 4 pm - Antiques Evaluation Days ($10 per item, in addition to show admission; limit two items, verbal evaluations only)

Saturday, June 2, 2012
Show Hours 10 am-5pm
8:30 am - “In the Company of Experts” ($15 per person, reservations requested)
1 – 4 pm - Antiques Evaluation Days ($10 per item, in addition to show admission; limit two items, verbal evaluations only)

Sunday, June 3, 2012
Show Hours 11:30 am-5 pm
10 am - Festival Eucharist with Choir and Orchestra (freewill offering)

3-Day Show Admission-$10 per person