Madison-Park News | Published April 19, 2023
Author discusses raising antiracist children
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library will host a webinar with author Britt Hawthorne about “Raising Antiracist Children,” from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3.
The registration link for the online event is https://libraryc.org/mhlibrary/26039.
The discussion is for any parent, caregiver or educator who is committed to building an antiracist family environment for their children, with ideas for different ways to strategically incorporate concepts of inclusivity into everyday life and parenting.
The prevention will feature four comprehensive sections: “Healthy Bodies,” “Radical Minds,” “Conscious Shopping” and “Thriving Communities.”
For more information, visit madison-heights.org.
Lamphere Theatre Company announces next musical
MADISON HEIGHTS — Lamphere students with the Lamphere Theatre Company are gearing up for their spring production, “Disney’s High School Musical.”
Showings are scheduled for April 27, April 28 and April 29, each starting at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Lamphere High, located at 610 W. 13 Mile Road in Madison Heights.
Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. For more information, call (248) 589-3943 or visit http://lhs.lamphereschools.org.
Taco fundraiser canceled
HAZEL PARK — A taco bar fundraiser benefiting Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment has been canceled.
The event was originally set to take place at the Hazel Park Recreation Center on April 21, but will no longer be held.
Recycling event in Hazel Park
HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Department of Public Works, 24211 Couzens Ave., will host a recycling event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22.
During the event, attendees can safely recycle items such as household cleaners, electronics, old paint and scrap metal. There will also be paper shredding, as well as a free hot dog lunch, and an educational exhibit on the watershed.
For more information, call the Hazel Park Department of Public Works at (248) 542-0340.
Park cleanup in Hazel Park
HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park is mobilizing volunteers to help clean up its parks on Earth Day, which this year is Saturday, April 22. The cleanups will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.
If you have a particular park you would like to clean, you can register by calling the Hazel Park Community Center at (248) 547-5535.
April is the Month of the Military Child
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed April as the Month of the Military Child, which recognizes the important role military children play in supporting their families during deployments, relocations and other challenging circumstances.
According to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, there are more than 17,000 children of service members in Michigan who are directly affected by military deployment.
Local communities are encouraged to schedule activities in support of military children. That could include promoting the Month of the Military Child on websites along with links to resources for military families, special announcements at spring sporting events, or military-themed projects and observances at home or in schools.
The DMVA synchronizes strategic, legislative and fiscal initiatives designed to build and sustain military readiness, care and advocacy for veterans and cultivate purposeful partnerships. Branch operations include Michigan Veteran Homes, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Army National Guard and Air National Guard which stand in support of the department’s mission to serve every member. For more information, visit michigan.gov/dmva.
Keep on truckin’
STATEWIDE — A new study reveals that Michigan is the safest state for truck drivers in the U.S.
The Simplex Group, a premier service provider for America’s trucking industry, analyzed 2022 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The study measured the percentage of large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2022 compared to all fatal vehicle crashes per state to declare the state with the least percentage of truck incidents.
The study revealed that Michigan is the safest state for truck drivers on the road, as 4.72% of its fatal crashes involved large trucks. The state recorded 1,567 vehicles involved in life-threatening crashes, and 74 large trucks were recorded by the NHTSA.
“This research offers an interesting insight into which states are nearing the goal of making roads safer for truck drivers. It also highlights the states that might need to consider implementing more truck-safe road systems for drivers,” a Simplex spokesperson said in a prepared statement. “According to the NHTSA, there have been 4,842 large trucks involved in fatal crashes in the past year, so this study could alert truck drivers to better prepare when journeying in these particular states.”