On the first Saturday in February each year, the Friends of the Detroit River hosts the Shiver on the River. The Shiver is a family oriented event, designed to bring people down to the river and to Belle Isle Park, and to educate people about the importance of the river and the need for effective stewardship of the river and its environs. The event is based at the historic Belle Isle Casino. There are environmental displays and children’s activities at the Casino, an ice rescue (weather permitting) demonstration by the Coast Guard, and other attractions at the various island sites. CONTACT: Friends of the Detroit River (734) 288-3889 http://belleisleconservancy.org/event/shiver-river-save-date/ Sierra Club's Beyond Coal has been given an opportunity to collect petitions there this year for the sulfur dioxide problems in SW Detroit. They will have a table from 12:30-3:30. Are there two people I can count on that can help staff this table during those times? Please email me if that's the case. Best, Andrew Sarpolis Associate Organizing Representative Oakland County, Macomb County, St. Clair County MI 2550 Hilton Rd, Suite C Ferndale, MI 48220 andrew.sarpolis@sierraclub.org 248-924-4857