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As the holiday season is upon us, I personally would like to know how will you give thanks?
Since the closing of some of the auto dealerships here in Michigan, it has left many families wonder how they are going to survive on a daily basis. Michigan currently is leading the nation in home foreclosures and unemployment.
Although recently the state was approved for further extensions in unemployment benefits, not all claimants will be eligible. So not only will this impact daily living expenses but Thanksgiving as well.
If you are one of the few families not impacted by the recession, consider yourself fortunate. For those that are not impacted, I would like to possibly suggest ideas on how you can give thanks.
Donate to a local food bank, Serve a hot meal to the homeless, or you can Adopt-A-Soldier.
Many of our service men and women will be away for Thanksgiving and receiving a letter from home would often brighten their day. You can also send care packages to them as a unit. Something as simple as a candy bar is a luxury to a soldier.
If you would like to know how to adopt a soldier visit: www.aauss.org
Other Things to do in Detroit
Thanksgiving Day Parade
When: The parade begins at 9:20 a.m. on November 26th, Thanksgiving Day.
Where: The parade route runs along Woodward Avenue from Mack Avenue to Congress Avenue.
How: The 83rd annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade is made possible through the efforts of over 4500 volunteers.
Grandstand seats are available from between $20 and $40. The parade will be broadcast on WDIV-TV in Detroit. The first hour of the parade will also be broadcast nationally. Who: The host(s) for 2009 has not yet been announced.
Hob Nobble Gobble is an annual black-tie fundraiser. This year it will be held at the Michigan State Fairgrounds on November 25th from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. There will be a carnival midway, entertainment, food and special guests Bethenny Frankle from Real Housewives of New York; Evan and Ryan Kasprzak from So You Think You Can Dance; and SHIROCK, a Tennessee
26th Annual Turkey Trot is Michigan’s largest 10K run and is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank. In addition to the 10K run, there will also be a mashed potato mile, a one-mile walk; and stuffing strut, a 5K run. Many of the 10,000 participants who run the challenging city course through downtown Detroit do so in costume. In the past, costumes have ranged from super heroes to Christmas characters.
A Day in Paradeland allows kids and adults alike to see the papier-mache heads and floats that participated in the 2009 America’s Thanksgiving Parade. The event is held on the Saturday following Thanksgiving Day, November 28th. There will be entertainment, face painting, games and treats. Admission is $6.
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