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FridayMusings sharing Livonia happenings since 2003.
Monday, February 17, 2025
For 65 of Livonia's 75 years the Joyner family has called Livonia home
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You Gotta Love it when there is a community confluence of
art, contemporary societal issues, and conversations
Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in March in the United States since 1987.
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You are invited to a free exclusive showing to kick off Women's History Month:
Three Extra(ordinary) Women
at the Laurel Park Phoenix Theatre.
Wednesday, March 5th @ 7:00 PM
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This event is free. To keep a handle on the numbers planning to attend please drop a dime to the typewriter and let me know how many in your party will be attending. Thanks. Look forward to seeing you.
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I'm delighted to partner with Steve Spreitzer, Co-Executive Director of the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities, for the third in a series of Community Conversations. The first event was a discussion and panel with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, attended by over 200 people at the Livonia Library. The second was the Michigan film premiere and panel discussion with filmmaker Robert Turfe, which attracted over 500 attendees at two back-to-back showings at the Phoenix Theatre.
Our special guest for this 3rd Conversation Series is Terry Ahwal, one of three women featured in this movie. She is known to many as a highly effective government official, fundraiser, and influential political figure, having served as an assistant executive working with County Executive Edward McNamara in Wayne County, the state's largest.
Terry has had successful careers in development having at one point run Detroit's chapter of Habitat for Humanity and at age 65, climbed Tanzania's famed Mount Kilimanjaro.
Terry is also a Palestinian refugee. She was once a terrified 11-year-old girl, huddling in her basement and screaming in fear as jets bombed targets near her home in Ramallah, on the West Bank near Jerusalem. This was in June 1967, during the Six-Day War.
With appreciation for the cooperation shown by the staff of the Phoenix Theatre for helping make this possible and in bringing this topical film to Livonia.
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Gotta love and appreciate the creative energies of folks calling Livonia home
This typewriter has written about Lonna Baum and her books on understanding different children for years. Discover them for yourself.
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Check it out at one of these locations, Amazon or
Barnes and Noble, or at this website:
Lonna Baum – Rowe Publishing LLC
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Reading Monty the Menace, Patti the Pest, and Freddy's No Fun? together with children offers opportunities to talk about those with vision, hearing, or mobility limitations while offering a path towards acceptance, understanding, and friendship.
Written by Lonna Baum and illustrated by Dave Messing, both Livonia residents. FridayMusings loves it when our hometown residents excel and share their creativity. And when the subject deals with diversity, loves it even more. Thanks, Lonna. Thanks, Dave.
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Lonna Baum graduated from Boston University with a degree in physical therapy. After working in the field for many years and volunteering in a disability awareness program for first and second-graders, she decided to expand children’s understanding of differences through literature. Monty the Menace, which won a Gold Mom’s Choice Award, was the first in a series of books with this goal in mind. Patti the Pest was the second book and was followed by Freddy’s No Fun. Lonna lives in Livonia with her husband Alan, and has two children and two granddaughters.
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Livonia continues to provide educational programming through a speaker series at our historic Greenmead Village, each designed to make a difference while adding another aspect to our hometown quality of life.
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Many know Carol Brodbeck as Executor of the Hardies Family Trust with over $1.2 million provided to Livonia organizations over the past 4 years. But many across the State of Michigan also know her as an Accredited Advanced Master Gardener and Master Flower Show Judge who has been presenting on gardening and nature-related topics to a wide variety of audiences of all ages in a five-county area over the past 20 years.
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Brodbeck served as State President of Michigan Garden Clubs, from 2017-2019.
In February this three-part speaker series kicked off with a discussion on Vegetable Gardening 101, the basics for growing our own vegetables.
In March and April Livonia residents will have an opportunity to meet Brodbeck up close when she presents two programs at Greenmead's Alexander Blue House sponsored by the Livonia Historical Commission in concert with Livonia Parks and Recreation.
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March 10--6:30 "Seeds Close Up" answers questions such as: How can we save seeds? How long do they take to germinate? When should they be transplanted? What are hybrids? Heirlooms?
April 14--6:30 "Controlling Common Garden Weeds", will identify common garden weeds and how to control them using environmentally safe methods.
Those who have attended her presentations know that she tries to answer the question "WHY" so audiences know why certain plants or certain practices are recommended--so they can make choices on their own without needing lists of recommendations.
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Garfield Garments clothing closet is open for business--Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Garfield’s new clothing closet is off and running. They are offering free shopping/clothing for anyone in our community in need.
The hours are: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:45-8:30 and 12:30-1:30. The Garfield Garments location is Garfield Community School, 10218 Arthur, 48150.
One of the best parts is that it is student-run.
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Take action this April and empower the autism community for World Autism Month.
This April is World Autism Month, it's our turn to step up and empower the autism community! From caretakers and parents, teachers and therapists, to self-advocates and brave individuals sharing their stories—every person contributes to the positive impact on the autism community.
Support for the empowerment of the autism community should be year-round so Musings is starting World Autism Month as a part of February's We Love Livonia Month. Another aspect of our community that many have come to appreciate and love.
Starting this weekend, the Phoenix Theatre will be showcasing the heartfelt true story, The Unbreakable Boy about a family and their son with autism. While it may not be April, the story of empowering the autism community knows no schedule and this typewriter will be there this weekend to watch a heartfelt movie.
At FridayMusings, we believe that misconceptions about autism and the exclusion many face threaten access to the vital information, resources, and support that autistic individuals and their families need. This April, World Autism Month calls us to stand fearlessly for a world where autistic people are recognized and have the opportunities they deserve.
Join us in making a difference!
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The Unbreakable Boy, a true story about a family and their son with Autism, starts this weekend at the Phoenix Theatre | |
"The Unbreakable Boy" is a heartfelt film that tells the extraordinary true story of Austin, a young boy with autism and brittle bone disease. When his parents, Scott (Zachary Levi) and Teresa (Meghann Fahy), learn about his condition, they initially worry about his future. However, with Austin’s incredible spirit, the family becomes "unbreakable," finding joy, gratitude, and courage even in the most trying times.
The film explores themes of joy, gratitude, and courage, showcasing how Austin's infectious spirit inspires those around him, especially his father, Scott. Guided by Austin's unique perspective, the narrative highlights family milestones and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Critics have praised the film for its emotional depth and the performances of the cast, particularly Zachary Levi as Scott.
Overall, "The Unbreakable Boy" is a touching story about resilience and the power of love.
The Phoenix Theatre is offering special group rates for families or organizations to see the movie at discounted prices.
For information on this special offer for this special film contact Joe Cork to answer questions you might have.
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