Fundraisers & Benefits for Fish & Loaves
The Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry hosts several special events during the year to raise funds to help cover the cost of food purchases for our client choice pantry. Fish & Loaves appreciates the support of Downriver residents, church groups, civic organizations, and community leaders in not only publicizing these special events, but also supporting them through ticket purchases and participation. In addition, local businesses and community leaders have independently hosted various benefits on behalf of the pantry. Every dollar raised for Fish & Loaves enables us to combat hunger, helping more Downriver households in a time of great need. Please contact Fish & Loaves to learn more about participating in upcoming Fish & Loaves events or how you can host your own special event for Fish & Loaves.
"The Songs of Christmas" - Saturday, December 10 @ 7:30PM
Delighting audiences throughout Southeast Michigan, the American Liberty Pops Singers offer a rich blend of traditional and contemporary Christmas music in teh fine acoustics and decorated setting of a new auditorium. Under the direction of Randolph D. Blouse, the American Liberty Pops Singers will present all of our Christmas favorites, plus "The Veteran's Prayer" remembering those serving our nation overseas this holiday season. All concert proceeds support the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry, an all-volunteer, non-profit client choice food pantry that distributes 1.7 million pounds of food annually to Downriver and Dearborn Heights residents.
Location: Beacon Baptist Church - 21721 Northline Road, Taylor, MI
Tickets: Adults - $10; Seniors/Children - $8; Under 5 - "Free"
Tickets available at the door or in advance; Group info available
For more information call Fish & Loaves (313.291.1221).
See the event calendar details
(includes Google map, invite a friend, and sign up to receive reminder emails)
Santa’s Magic Forest
Santa’s Magic Forest, the Downriver’s finest holiday display, returns to the Activity Pavilion Heritage Park in Taylor each year on the Friday after Thanksgiving and continues to welcome visitors until two days before Christmas. Acquired by the City of Taylor from the former Hudson’s Department Store collection, the holiday display features almost a hundred animatronic figures set in fun holiday scenes. Santa and Mrs. Claus are on hand to both greet children and to take photos with them. Local churches and chorale groups provide periodic entertainment on Friday nights, Saturdays all-day, and Sunday afternoons. The City of Taylor generously makes Santa’s Magic Forest available to Fish & Loaves as a weekend fundraising venue to help us purchase food for Downriver families. Fish & Loaves volunteers staff the holiday display at Taylor’s Heritage Park with all proceeds benefiting the pantry. All proceeds from the low-cost admission tickets for adults and kids directly benefit Fish & Loaves. For more information about visiting or volunteering call Fish & Loaves (734-442-0031
or 734-374-3906).
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Timeframe |
Detailed Event Info
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Sat, Nov. 27
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TBD
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TBD
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Sun, Nov. 28
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TBD
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TBD
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Fri, Dec. 2
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5-8 PM |
TBD
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Sat, Dec. 3
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1-8 PM |
TBD
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Sun, Dec. 4
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1-7 PM |
TBD
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Fri, Dec. 9
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5-8 PM |
TBD
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Sat, Dec. 10
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1-8 PM |
TBD
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Sun, Dec. 11
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1-7 PM |
TBD
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Fri, Dec. 16
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5-8 PM |
TBD
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Sat, Dec. 17
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1-8 PM |
TBD
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Sun, Dec. 18
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1-7 PM |
TBD
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Mon, Dec. 19
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1-7 PM |
TBD
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Tues, Dec. 20
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1-7 PM |
TBD
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Wed, Dec. 21
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1-7 PM |
TBD
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- TBD “Downriver’s Finest” Soccer Match - May 2012
Police and Fire Fighters from the Downriver communities will "face off" in a Soccer Match on one Saturday in May. Hosted by Downriver Fish & Loaves Community Pantry, the proceeds from this action-packed event will benefit the families of two fallen local heroes: Cpl. Matthew Edwards and Auxiliary Police Lt. Dan Kromer of the Taylor Police Department. The soccer match will be held at the Taylor Sportsplex - 13333 Telegraph Road, south of Northline Road. The victor receives a cup for display until next year’s match. Tickets are $5.00 and are available at the following locations:
Taylor Recreation Center: 22805 Goddard Road, Taylor (734) 374-3906
Taylor Sportsplex: 13333 Telegraph Road, Taylor (734) 374-8900Downriver Fish & Loaves Community Pantry, 25670 Northline Road, Taylor
Happy Soles 5k - June 2012
Heritage Park in Taylor serves as the site of the annual “Happy Soles” 5K Run which raises funds for the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry. Held on a Sunday morning, the event is open to both runners and walkers. Awards are given for a variety of age categories; overall Masters; and overall winner. The USAT&F Certified 5K course makes use of Heritage Park’s sylvan setting and is "flat & fast". For more information call Fish & Loaves (734-442-0031).
Annual Golf Outing - September 2012
Every September, on one of the last days of summer, Fish & Loaves hosts its Annual Golf Outing at the beautiful Taylor Meadows Golf Club. The package for the day includes a continental breakfast, lunch, eighteen holes of golf with golf cart, and a color photograph of you and your golfing partners. Downriver mayors and other community leaders are among those joining for the day of sport and fun that benefits local families in need. Businesses and civic organizations are invited to sponsor a hole. Tickets for the outing go on sale in June. For more information, call Fish & Loaves (734-442-0031).
