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Henry Ford’s Fair Lane to Reopen Aug. 31 for Fundraiser
Edsel B. Ford II and Ford Motor Co. President and CEO Jim Farley will host an evening of friends, fine food, and cocktails at the newly restored historic home, sanctuary, and laboratory of Henry and Clara Ford in Dearborn at 6 p.m. on Aug. 31.
An Evening for Fair Lane, the home of Henry and Clara Ford is an opportunity to experience the restored and reimagined National Historic Landmark. Funds raised at the event will enable the team of artisans and conservators to continue their work at Fair Lane, helping to ensure this important part of American history and the legacy of the Fords is preserved.
The evening will begin in the Music Room and Terrace where Edsel B. Ford II will welcome guests to the home of his great grandparents. A stroll through Clara’s beloved gardens leads to Henry’s iconic Power House and Garage, where the evening continues with brief remarks from Farley.
Organizers are inviting individuals, companies, and organizations to participate in the event as sponsors. Visit here, for more information.
More Top PGA Players Commit to Rocket Mortgage Classic
Max Homa, Webb Simpson, Cameron Champ, and Zach Johnson have committed to play in next weekend’s Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club.
The RMC field now includes 11 major championship winners, 15 players within the top of 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking, 11 golfers who have won during the 2021-22 PGA Tour season, and 24 players who are ranked within the top 50 of the PGA Tour’s 2021-22 FedExCup standings.
Homa is No. 21 in the Official World Golf Ranking and No. 11 in in the PGA Tour’s 2021-22 FedExCup standings. Two of his four PGA Tour wins have come in the current season.
Simpson is the 2012 U.S. Open and 2018 Players Championship winner and holds seven PGA Tour titles overall. He tied for eighth in the 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Champ is a three-time PGA Tour winner and current-season driving distance leader (320-yard average) has played every Rocket Mortgage Classic, with his best tournament finish (T12) coming in 2020.
Johnson is the 2023 United States Ryder Cup team captain and a 12-time PGA Tour champion, including wins at the 2007 Masters and 2015 Open Championship, and will make his Rocket Mortgage Classic debut. He has played for the U.S. in five Ryder Cups and four Presidents Cups.
PXG Will Host ‘Science of Golf’ Program for Student Engineers in Troy
Golf equipment manufacturer PXG will host Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) students at a PXG-created “Science of Golf” program at the new PXG Detroit retail location at 2830 W. Maple Rd. in Troy July 27.
Designed and led by PXG’s top-caliber engineering staff, the students will learn about the science of golf and the career opportunities associated with the sport pertaining to the STEM field via several interactive stations, including hitting golf balls on an official simulator (calculating velocity, launch angles, etc.) and designing golf clubs of their own.
Following the 2.5-hour program in Troy that morning, the students will travel to the Detroit Golf Club to take what they learned about golf during the morning and experience the reality of a professional golf tournament at the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic.
The students will be at the 18th hole chalet, courtesy of Rocket Mortgage, where they’ll watch the tournament’s practice round.
Restore Hyper Wellness Celebrates Grand Opening in Royal Oak July 21
Restore Hyper Wellness, a provider of proactive wellness services that recently opened its newest location in Royal Oak, is conducting an official ribbon cutting celebration July 21.
The 2,750-square-foot studio will employ a variety of full- and part-time workers, including wellness representatives, estheticians, and registered nurses under the oversight of independent physicians. It is located at 25020 Woodward Ave.
John Babcock, owner of the new location and partner at several other Restore locations, shifted into the franchise space after a 25-year career in technology services.
“People come to Restore again and again to feel better,” says Babcock. “When people step into our building, they become part of a unique environment offering a one-stop shop for enhanced wellness services that have a positive, lasting impact on the quality of one’s life.”
Zachary Mueller will serve as general manager for the new location.
Restore addresses one of the fastest growing segments of wellness, helping people looking to manage persistent pain, defy the signs of aging, boost athletic performance, and dial up their natural defenses. With guidance from specialized experts, registered nurses, and the oversight of independent physicians, Restore is meant for both long-time fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and those simply looking for the latest in health and wellness.
For more information, visit restore.com or call 248-744-3679.
U.S. Grain, Coke Exports Drive Great Lakes-Seaway Shipping Activity in June
U.S. grain and coke exports boosted overall shipping volumes through the St. Lawrence Seaway in June.
Total cargo tonnage shipments (from March 22 to June 30) via the St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 11.9 million metric tons, down 8.3 percent compared to 2021 but gaining ground in comparison to April, when it was down 18 percent at the start of the season.
Other system-wide highlights include an increase in project cargo such as wind energy components and a 55 percent increase in coke shipments, including exports to Europe for cement production.
U.S. grain shipments via the Great Lakes-Seaway system totaled 414,000 metric tons from March 22 to June 30, up 37 percent compared to the same period in 2021. Much of the increase is due to exports of corn and soybeans.
The rise in shipments, which are predominantly heading to Europe and North Africa, are in part due to shifting global grain trading patterns as the conflict between Russia and the Ukraine — both major grain exporters — continues.
“International trade has been a major driver of Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway shipping this season, with corn, soybeans, coke and containerized goods heading out and steel and wind energy components being shipped in,” says Bruce Burrows, president and CEO, of the Chamber of Marine Commerce. “American businesses recognize that it is more important than ever to have this reliable, cost-efficient trade and transportation route, particularly in these high-inflation, uncertain times.”
June 2022 was a strong month for the Port of Toledo as shipments for the year surpassed 4.5 million short tons, up 22 percent over the same period in 2021.
313 Presents Announces 2022-23 Fox Theatre Series Presented by Comerica Bank
313 Presents announces its 2022-23 Fox Theatre Series presented by Comerica Bank featuring award-winning Broadway musicals, interactive stage shows, and holiday favorites.
The schedule opens with holiday cheer as “ELF The Musical” returns to the Fox Theatre, followed by “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, “Nutcracker! Magic of Christmas Ballet,” and the debut of “‘Twas The Night Before…” By Cirque du Soleil.
Other presentations include standouts include “Legally Blonde – The Musical” and “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles.”
For a full list of shows in the series and for ticket information, visit here.
