Athletic Shoe Clinic
Physical therapist Ann Katchke will help you match your foot arch with the appropriate athletic shoes. Learn about your arch type, different athletic shoes, how to purchase the appropriate athletic shoes and avoid poor alignment to avoid common foot injuries on Wednesday, January 30, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center. Click for more information.
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Troy Chamber Presents Eastern Market CEO
On Friday, January 25, the Troy Chamber will host their first CEO Series event of the year featuring Dan Carmody, President of the Eastern Market Corporation. The event will take place at Hilton Garden Inn from 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and includes a sit-down breakfast.
In his presentation, Carmody will discuss the role of Eastern Market in fostering a stronger regional food economy in SE Michigan. While many people have family connections to the long history of Detroit’s venerable public market, few understand the pivotal role the market is playing in building a more robust food economy in the region. Demographics and changing consumer preferences are ushering in a new era in our food economy and Eastern Market has developed strong programs to incubate and accelerate new food businesses while retaining and attracting more established ones.
“Eastern Market has become a major attraction to the Detroit area,” says Ara Topouzian, President and CEO of the Troy Chamber. “It has also played a vital role in incubating new business and helping several small businesses flourish in the metro area.”
In addition, Carmody will provide an overview of the market’s food access programs and work that Eastern Market Corporation (the non-profit that operates the market and serves as the economic development organization for the Eastern Market District on behalf of the City of Detroit) is doing to preserve the legacy of the market area in the face of a tsunami of real estate investment.
The cost is $24 for Troy Chamber members and $30 for non-members and includes a sit-down breakfast. Register at troychamber.com/events. For more information call 248.641.8151 or e-mail theteam@troychamber.com.
Not in Our Town
Troy-area Interfaith Group, the Troy Police Department, and KYND (Know Your Neighbor Daily) invite you to attend their Martin Luther King, Jr. Day program – Not in Our Town, featuring screenings and discussion of “Manhattan Beach” and “Class Actions–Students Stand Up to Hate and Bullying.”
Participants will have a chance to view the documentaries, hear reflections from local leaders, and share ideas for actively reducing intolerance and promoting peace on Monday, January 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Troy Police Department. The program is suitable for ages 12 and up and is free of charge. Register online or call 248.524.3542 by January 17.
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Trivia & Brews: Gilmore Girls
Show off your Stars Hollow knowledge on Monday, January 28 at 7 p.m. at Granite City Food & Brewery. Meet for dinner with your team of up to 6 people to prove you’re a true Gilly. Enjoy food specials and prizes. Bring your library card to earn bonus points. Register at troypl.org/calendar or by calling 248.524.3534.
Need a Ride?
Troy Medi-Go Plus is a non-profit providing door-to-door transportation for Troy residents ages 60 and up or for adults with disabilities ages 18 and up. Fare is $2 each way. Boundaries: North: Auburn Road including Barclay Circle; South: 12 Mile Road; East: Mound Road; West: Southfield Road, Adams Road. Reserve rides in advance by calling 248.457.1100.
SMART Connector is a curb-to-curb, advance reservation service providing transportation within a 10-mile radius of your start point. For medical trips, passengers may call 866.962.5515 up to six days in advance. All others may call up to two days in advance.
