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[EVENT PASSED – 2024] Join ACA for a 75th Anniversary Detroit Lions Watch Party Fundraiser on November 17

[EVENT PASSED – 2024] Join ACA for a 75th Anniversary Detroit Lions Watch Party Fundraiser on November 17

by Upsta!rsFr0mN3w | Oct 30, 2024 | Event Happenings

Please join us Sunday, November 17 in support of local disability advocacy and of the Detroit Lions – and to celebrate 75 years of ACA!!!

DETROIT LIONS WATCH PARTY FUNDRAISER FOR ACA’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Sunday, November 17 – 1-4pm

Includes a Cash Bar, Food, Games, and Prizes!

Zal Gaz Grotto Club
2070 W Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

FREE ENTRY – RSVP AT LINK:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ih4doo0xXgASW6Q-oY1osAv4Ol5Z6xiqu3sBw_ZEAP0/viewform?edit_requested=true

Event open for RSVP until Noon, Friday, November 15 to first 100 attendees who register. Don’t wait!

Thank you also to those who agreed to pass their Big Night for Inclusion donations along to this event.

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Understanding how disability services are funded — and how to make those funds work in real life — can feel overwhelming. That’s why Washtenaw ACA is pleased to invite our members and community partners to an important upcoming educational webinar focused on the...

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