Planned Parenthood Proves Its Popularity
Planned Parenthood Proves Its Popularity Planned Parenthood has announced, in the spring issue of its newsletter Proponent, an amazing $175,000 in donor-designated gifts from the United Way of Washtenaw County. The amount is amazing in comparison to last year's total of $27,000, but also because of a temporary policy change by United Way. The fall 1992 issue of Proponent reported that the United Way of Washtenaw County had decided that Planned Parenthood was too controversial to be listed as a "possible recipient of funds" on United Way pledge cards. This policy was later reversed, although not in time for Planned Parenthood to be listed on United Way's campaign literature. Planned Parenthood took out ads in a local publication and gained inclusion in United Way material printed by individual organizations such as the University of Michigan. The result: much needed funds for patient fïnancial assistance, and proof-positive that the community supports Planned Parenthood.
Jobs For Women "Target: Jobs for Women" is a job readiness program for women who are separated, divorced, widowed, or married to men who are disabled. The four-week program is designed to open doors to the job market by teaching specific skills as well as by gaining the support of other women. Topics include assertiveness training, stress management, resume writing and more. Classes begin June 2 and continue on July 14 and September 1 . There is a $10 materials fee. Call 663-6689 to see if you qualify.
"Daughters of the Dust" Going Fast The first feature-length film by an African- American woman to have national distribution is showing until June 4 at the Michigan Theater. "Daughters of the Dust," written, produced, and directed by Julie Dash, is a chronicle of Dash's Geechee heritage, rooted in people brought as slaves from West Africa to the Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia. Giving the film rave reviews, Detroit Free Press movie critic Judy Gerstel says, "All movies are like dance. 'Daughters of the Dust' is dance." Call 668-8480 for film times.
"Forgotten Lives" Exhibit This photographic portrait of the hungry and homeless in metropolitan Detroit by photojournalist Joseph Crachiola will be displayed June 8-30 at the Ann Arbor Public Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Developed by the Hunger Action Coalition and sponsored by the Junior League of Ann Arbor, the exhibit will be on display in the third-floor Fine Arts and Media Center. For information on the June 11 opening reception and discussion call 994-2333.
Voting Reminder The annual Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti school elections are June 8. In Ann Arbor the five candidates who will vie for three regular three-year terms on the Board of Educaüon are Anthony James Barker, Cheryl Garnett and Laurence Kloss, who are running as the progressive Quality Education Drive slate, against Preston L. Martin and Robyn Robeson of the conservative Citizens for Better Education ticket. There will also be two questions on the ballot: WISD Special Education Millage and Section 23a Schools of Choice Question.
Ypsilanti's school board election may shape up to be a referendum on whether anything will be done about the chronic gap in scholastic achievement between Black and white students, as NAACP leader/school board candidate Ray Mullins challenges the prevalent attitude that the schools bear no responsibility for this. Other candidates for the two open seats include Marilyn Goodsman, Linda Crabtree and Thomas Slade.
Fourth Annual Palestine Walk June 6 is the 25th anniversary of the 1967 Six Day War and the ensuing Israeli occupation of Gaza and the West Bank. The Ann Arbor chapter of the Palestine Aid Society will mark the occasion with a 10 km fundraising and solidarity walk, to be followed by a picnic. The funds that are raised will go to the El-Ahli Hospital, the only Palestinian-controlled hospital in the Gaza Strip, which needs funds to repair its elevator, renovate its physiotherapy department, surgical ward and outpatient clinics, and to meet operating costs. The walk starts at 10:30 am at Island Drive Park. The picnic starts at 1 pm at Island Drive Park. To register to walk, or to sponsor a walker, call 741-1113.
Talking to the Younger Generation Detroit Free Press columnist Susan Watson will address the role of the older generation in understanding and helping their grandchildren and younger generations in general. People of all ages are invited. Saturday June 13, 1-3 pm, Kellogg Eye Center Auditorium, 990 Wall Street. Call 764-2556 for more information.
Cook-out for Food Gatherers On Sunday, June 7 from 4 to 10 pm, Casey's Tavern and Zingerman's Delicatessen will present the third annual "Grillin' for Food Gatherers" benefit dinner outside Casey's Tavern, 304 Depot St. Tickets are $40 for adults, $3 for children. All proceeds will go to the Food Gatherers' fight against hunger in Washtenaw County.
Pet Care Clinics The Humane Society of Huron Valley offers four different pet care clinics throughout the year: Caring for Your Pet Bird, First Aid and CPR for Pets, Kitten and Cat Training and Care, and Puppy and Dog Training and Care. The Kitten and Cat clinic is offered on June 21 at 2 pm and 4 pm. Call 662-5545 for information on this and other services.
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