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Greetings!
In
observance of Veteran's Day, ACC offices will be closed on Monday, November
12, 2007 and will resume regular office hours Tuesday, November 13.
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Donations
Welcome
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Tis the
Season for Giving: Here's how you can help
During the holiday season ACC provides a variety of opportunities for members
of the community to Make a Difference. Individuals interested in
helping those in need can donate their time, food, money or clothing -- not
just during the holidays, but throughout the year. The holidays are a time
for generosity, and donations of all kinds are always welcome. Those
wishing to help a family less fortunate please contact Shadia at (248) 559-
1990.
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ACC
Participates in Health Disparities Conferences
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International
Education Week 2007
Health and Human Services World
Expo
Eastern Michigan
University will be conducting their
first health care disparities event on Monday, November 12, 2007, from 1pm -
3pm, in 203 Marshall.
ACC's Director of Public Health, Monty Fakhouri will present a Snapshot of
Public Health Issues in Vulnerable Ethnic and Minority Populations ,
featuring the Middle East.
President's
Biennial Conference on Health Disparities
Understanding and Unraveling Health Disparities
On Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 1:40pm ACC's Director of Public Health,
Monty Fakhouri is speaking about Health Issues in the Arab American Community
at the Wayne State University President's Biennial Conference on Health
Disparities.
ACC
invites you to attend these important conferences on health disparities.
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You're
invited
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 Customer
Appreciation Day
& Holiday Celebration
The Seven
Mile Steering Committee and the Seven Mile Taskforce invite you to Celebrate
Seven Mile!
Saturday,
December 15, 2007
12:00pm to 4:00pm
62 W. Seven Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48203
- Outdoor Activities (weather
permitting)
- Indoor Activities
- Games, Food, &
Refreshments
- Goody Bags
- Carolers
- Music & Entertainment
- Winter Wonderland &
Free Pictures with Santa Claus
- 7 Mile Merchant Christmas
Bazaar
- Free Groceries &
Household Items
- Raffle & Door Prizes
To
volunteer for this event or to reserve a display table to showcase your
business or organization, please contact
Isa Hasan at (313) 893-5269 or Mike Bahri at (313) 893-8149
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Recognition
of Dedication
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 Oakland County
Community Mental Health Authority presented ACC with an award of
appreciation. ACC was recognized for its dedicated staff and their commitment
to help achieve Oakland
County's mission of
social equality and improved quality of life for those served. Executive
Director Dr. Radwan Khoury
accepted the award on the organizations behalf.
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Council
News, Fall 2007
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ACC would
like to correct a caption that was printed in the Fall issue of its Council
News. For the picture on page 3 in top right hand, the caption should read
ACC Board Member Helene Habib, Detroit City Council Women Brenda Jones, and
ACC Chairman Abe Munfakh at the Clubhouse ribbon cutting.
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The
Flavors of the Arab World
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From:
Visionalist Entertainment Productions
It is with a great deal of excitement that we invite you to be a supporter
of, or attend the Flavors of the Arab World media premier event on
December 2nd at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi.
The Rock Financial Showplace - Diamond Room will be the venue for "The
Flavors of the Arab World." An evening of music, dance, art, Arab
food and the premier of the documentary "Our Arab American
Story," which has been in production for eight months. This evening,
which is specially sponsored by Toni Wisne Sabina and Steve Sabina of the
Epoch Restaurant Group, will enable business leaders and media to come
together and celebrate the wonderful Arab culture and contributions they have
made to mankind and metro Detroit.
You are
receiving this letter and outline as an invitation to be a part of this
historical celebration for your Arab community. You will find an outline that
will highlight your ability to be recognized as a supporter of the
documentary feature, as well as be a part of the "The Flavors of the
Arab World" event.
These sponsor/supporter positions are limited, so please if you are
interested, respond immediately. "Our Arab American Story,"
will air on WXYZ-TV 7 on December 15th and then to be released on DVD in the
months to follow. Please visit the Arab trailer on our website at http://www.ourstoryof.com/arabic/promo.html.
Thank you for your time and we hope you can join us for this wonderful
celebration.
Sincerely,
Keith Famie
Executive Producer
Our Arab American Story
Reverence, Resourcefulness and Respect
DETROIT'S
Arab American HERITAGE
A primetime documentary for WXYZ-TV-Channel 7
Airing 15th December 2007
Companies
or individuals that would like to show their support to the Arab community
and be part of the festivities planned around the premier of the documentary
please contact:
Bill Harvey
Director of Business
248-869-0096
Cell 248-496-1991
bill@ourstoryof.com
Learn more about Our
Arab American Story
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Community
Events
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A
Celebration of the Arab World
University Musical Society (UMS) is pleased to present the following artists
from the Arab World.
Chicago Classical Oriental Ensemble
Featuring the music of Umm Kalthum
Friday, February 8, 2008 at 8:00pm
Leila Haddad
Gypsy Dances from Rajasthan to the Nile
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 8:00pm
For further information and to purchase tickets call (734) 764-2538. Group
discounts are available by calling (734) 763-3100
Learn more about UMS
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