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8/7/2008

Volunteers needed to sort food donations (REL08-066)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb Food Program seeks volunteers to help sort more than a quarter million pounds of food it received from the annual National Association of Letter Carriers food drive on May 10.

25th annual Older American Festival comes to Freedom Hill (REL08-065)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County seniors are invited to the 25th annual Older American Festival to enjoy a day of music, dancing, food, raffles and more.

County Commissioner Phil DiMaria chairs Wigs4Kids board (REL08-064)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – County Commissioner Phil DiMaria of Eastpointe was elected to the advisory board for the non-profit group Wigs4Kids and will serve as board chairman.

Household hazardous waste collection in Mount Clemens (REL08-063)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department is hosting a household hazardous waste collection from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the department’s parking lot, 43525 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens.

Rosco the Clown at Macomb County Library (REL08-62)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Rosco the Clown brings his musical and magical show for children age 5 and younger to Macomb County Library at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 24.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Learn about lawn fertilization, choosing the right plants for the right location, and pest management.

Summer reading, drum circle and story times at Macomb County Library (REL08-060)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A rousing drum circle will help the Macomb County Library kick off its summer reading program with a bang.

Macomb County seeks comments on Justice Assistance Grant (REL08-059)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The public is invited to review and offer comments on an application for a 2008 Justice Assistance Grant submitted by Macomb County and the Warren Police Department.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Senior citizens are invited to get free legal information at the first-ever Senior Legal Forum event scheduled for Thursday, June 5.

“Hemingway on Stage” at the Macomb County Library (REL08-057)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Macomb County residents are invited to spend an evening with Ernest Hemingway as Brian Gordon Sinclair portrays the author through stories and tales.

First Older Michiganians Rally set for May 30 at Freedom Hill (REL08-056)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County senior citizens can join together to push for better housing choices and more affordable healthcare options.

Macomb County recognized for serving small-business clients (REL08-055)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Two Macomb County employees and a volunteer were honored today for helping launch and support hundreds of small businesses.

New NACo prescirption card offers discount at no cost to the county (REL08-054)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County introduces a new discount card program to help people cope with the high price of prescription drugs.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department and Richmond Township are conducting a household hazardous waste collection from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 31.

Macomb County Library has book discussions for Great Michigan Read (REL08-052)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Macomb County Library scheduled two discussion sessions on Ernest Hemingway’s “The Nick Adams Stories,” the book selected for the first Great Michigan Read program.

Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped has 25th anniversary (REL08-051)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped celebrates its 25th anniversary with three programs on Tuesday, June 3.

Prescription help offered for qualifying Macomb County senior citizens (REL08-050)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County senior citizens are invited to meet with professionals to see if they qualify for free or low-cost medications through the Prescription Resource Network (PRN).

Macomb County Health Department changes evening clinic hours (REL08-049)

MOUNT CLEMENS Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department has reduced its evening hours of operation at its St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens and Warren clinics.

Household hazardous waste collection in Warren (REL08-048)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department and the City of Warren are conducting a household hazardous waste collection from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10.

May postal food drive, rally to aid Macomb Food Program to feed the hungry (REL08-047)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The 16th annual National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and U.S. Postal Service Food Drive is coming soon to Macomb County.

Four free genealogy classes at Macomb County Library (REL08-046)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Macomb County Library is offering four free classes on how to use a computer to research ancestors.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Board of Commissioners has appointed 26 volunteers who will comprise the first Macomb County Commission on Women.

LIST OF COMMISSION ON WOMEN MEMBERS

Discussion about digital TV change scheduled at library (REL08-044)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Library is offering a free program to clear up any static about next year’s switch to digital broadcast signals.

Free paper shredding, medicine disposal for Macomb County senior citizens (REL08-043)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County seniors can safely dispose of unwanted medication and have confidential documents shredded at a disposal event in Clinton Township.

Macomb County animal adoption services go digital (REL08-042)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Animal Shelter just made it easier for animal lovers to connect with the perfect pet by offering a powerful online search tool.

Macomb County hosts annual public auction (REL08-041)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Whether you need a car, a chopper, circular saw, digital camera, jewelry or a fire engine there will be one-stop shopping at Macomb County’s annual auction sale.

“Let’s Get Organized at Home” program at Macomb County Library (REL08-040)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – People can get professional tips for spring cleaning at the “Let’s Get Organized at Home” program at the Macomb County Library.

Family birding program at Macomb County Library (REL08-039)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Families can flock to a free program at the Macomb County Library that will teach people how to identify birds.

4/11/2008

People may dispose computers, unwanted medication, other hazardous waste (REL08-038)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – People looking to get rid of old computer equipment, unwanted medication or household hazardous waste can drop it off at a collection event in Armada and do their part to help protect water supplies.

4/8/2008

Macomb County selected to receive brownfield grants (REL08-037)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County will receive two grants totaling $400,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess brownfield sites for hazardous substances and petroleum contamination so the property might be reused.

4/4/2008

Crime victim seminar to be held in Clinton Township (REL08-036)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Senior citizens can learn how to protect themselves against scams and caregiver abuse by attending a seminar during Crime Victims Rights Week.

4/2/2008

Macomb County Library offering information on economic stimulus rebate (REL08-035)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – People may stop in at the Macomb County Library to get a free informational packet about the economic stimulus rebate.

4/2/2008

Macomb County library hosts spring story times (REL08-034)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP – The Macomb County Library offers 30-minute story time sessions for babies, toddlers and tots in April.

3/25/2008

Community family resource fair scheduled for Eastpointe (REL08-032)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A family resource fair featuring several county services available for people of all ages will be held in Eastpointe.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Board of Commissioners will honor more than 50 of the county’s most outstanding volunteers at the 19th annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony.

Macomb County Library hosts "Investor Education @ Your Library" (REL08-028)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – People can learn about the fundamentals of financial investing at a free seminar at the Macomb County Library in Clinton Township.

New brochure series promotes diversity awareness in Macomb County (REL08-027)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County is launching a new series of brochures to help businesses understand the mosaic of cultures in the county and how being aware of diversity can help their bottom line.

New Macomb County discount drug card available soon (REL08-026)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A new discount prescription drug card available free of charge to all Macomb County residents, regardless of age, was approved by the Senior Citizen Services Committee of the Board of Commissioners.

Macomb County help keeps drugs from drinking water (REL08-025)

The Macomb County Health Department has kept more than 1,400 pounds of pharmaceutical waste from entering Southeastern Michigan’s drinking water supply over the past three years.

Free tax advice for senior citizens (REL08-024)

ROSEVILLE, Mich. – A free tax advice program in Roseville will help senior citizens with any questions they may have.

Macomb County offices to close early for Good Friday (REL08-023)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County government business offices and the courts will CLOSE at noon Friday, March 21, for Good Friday.

Senior citizens can learn how to avoid becoming a victim (REL08-022)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Senior citizens who enroll in a program Thursday, March 13, can learn 10 ways to protect themselves from getting fleeced.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – An Energy Conservation Committee created by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners aims to slash energy costs for county government buildings.

Two free genealogy classes at Macomb County Library (REL08-020)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Macomb County Library is offering two free classes on how to use a computer to research ancestors.

My Bedbugs program coming to Macomb County Library (REL08-019)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A character from the PBS series My Bedbugs is coming to the Macomb County Library to meet and read to children.

Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers for special emergency food box delivery (REL08-018)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County Community Services Agency (MCCSA) needs volunteers to deliver emergency food boxes on Saturday, March 15, to homebound senior citizens who receive Meals on Wheels.

Chairman William Crouchman presents 2008 State of the County, March 18 (REL08-017)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County Board of Commissioners Chairman William Crouchman will present the annual State of Macomb County address on Tuesday, March 18.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Feb. 21 event sponsored by Macomb County Senior Citizen Services will make it easy for any qualified U.S. citizen to apply for a passport or passport card.

Closure notice for Presidents Day (ADV08-014)

Macomb County government business offices and the courts will be CLOSED on Monday, Feb. 18, to observe Presidents Day.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County residents can get free kits to test whether their home has potentially dangerous levels of cancer-causing radon gas.

MCCSA Walk for Warmth raises funds to heat homes (REL08-012)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County Community Services Agency (MCCSA) seeks walkers and donations for its 18th annual Walk for Warmth. Funds raised assist low-income families, individuals and senior citizens facing heat shut off or those in need of furnace repair or replacement.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Board of Commissioners is looking for nominations of county residents who made a difference in the community by giving their talents and time to volunteer. See news release, volunteer nomination criteria and volunteer application by clicking on link above.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Community Health, is offering free hearing and vision screening for children entering kindergarten in the 2008-09 school year.

Macomb County's Prescription Resource Network saves $335,000 (REL08-009)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Eligible Macomb County residents like Heinz and Joyle Schmitt of Mount Clemens saved thousands of dollars in prescription drug costs by participating in the Prescription Resource Network (PRN).

Macomb County Library hosts spring story times (REL08-008)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Macomb County Library offers 30-minute Story Time sessions for babies, toddlers and tots in February and March.

Macomb County Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers (REL08-007)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Volunteers are needed to deliver meals to frail, homebound senior citizens in Clinton Township, Fraser, New Haven, Richmond, Romeo, Roseville, Sterling Heights, St. Clair Shores and Warren.

Canine Capers at Macomb County Library (REL08-006)

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Children ages 5 to 12 will learn how to teach their dog new tricks and also get pet safety tips at the Canine Capers event at the Macomb County Library.

Dementia education and discussion group set to meet (REL08-005)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Support is available for friends and family members of adults who have Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia-related illness.

Grants help support rental housing for homeless around county (REL08-004)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded grants totaling $772,253 to Macomb County Continuum of Care. The grants will allow the Continuum of Care to provide housing and services for homeless people through its 2007 Homeless Assistance Program.

New, extended hours for toy testing Jan. 11 at Freedom Hill (REL08-002)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Health Department event offering free lead-content testing for toys now has expanded hours so parents can have toys checked early in the morning before work.

Volunteers needed to help with homeless event (REL08-001)

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – The Macomb County Homeless Coalition and Macomb County Continuum of Care are looking for volunteers to assist at a Community Connection Day for the homeless.