February 9, 2010

  events taking place in MICHIGAN

Michigan Adoption Day
various communities throughout Michigan
November 11/24/2009
Contact:
Marcia McBrien - Michigan Supreme Court
313-300-2149
mcbrienm@courts.mi.gov
Event Details: 
Michigan Adoption Day involves courts in communities throughout the state. Our theme is "Giving thanks for families." Events will include courthouse adoption events and "adoption fairs."
Event Type: 
Press conference or other media outreach
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)
Information booth at courthouse or a community fair
Courthouse adoption event

Allegan
National Adoption Day Celebration
Courthouse 113 Chestnut
November 11/24/2009
1:30
Contact:
MICHAEL BUCK - ALLEGAN COUNTY FAMILY COURT
269-673-0532
jperricone@allegancounty.org
Event Details: 
Allegan County Family Court will participate in Michigan Adoption Day - a statewide event sponsored jointly by the Michigan Supreme Court and Department of Human Services. Though usually closed hearings, families participating in Adoption Day have
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event

Cassopolis
Michigan Adoption Day
Cass County Law & Courts Building 60296 M-62
November 11/24/2009
2:00 p.m.
Contact:
Donna Dodd - Cass County Probate Court
269-445-4454
donnad@cassco.org
Event Details: 
Courthouse adoption event with approximately 6 adoptions finalizing.
Event Type: 
Press conference or other media outreach
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)
Information booth at courthouse or a community fair
Courthouse adoption event

Centreville
St. Joseph County Adoption Celebration
Courtroom B, County Courts Building, 125 W. Main Street
November 11/24/2009
9:00 a.m.
Contact:
Eva Sylvester - St. Joseph County Probate Court
269-467-5537
sylvestere@stjosephcountymi.org
Event Details: 
The Court will confirm several adoptions during the actual celebration. Among the featured guest speakers are a foster mother, an adult adoptee and an official from the State.
Event Type: 
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)
Courthouse adoption event

Cheboygan
Cheboygan County Probate and Family Court Adoption Day
870 S. Main
November 11/24/2009
1:30
Contact:
Robert Butts - Probate Court
231-627-8823
Jrjb@cheboygancounty.net
Event Details: 
Special ceremony and celebration with cake and refreshments.
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event

Detroit
Adoption Day Celebration
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Courtroom 1511
November 11/24/2009
10:00am
Contact:
Elizabeth Shumate - Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan
313-224-8808
Elizabeth.Shumate@3rdcc.org
Event Details: 
Join us as we celebrate National Adoption Day. Judge Mary Beth Kelly will preside, Jack Kresnak, President and CEO of Michigan's Children, will deliver the keynote address. We will be finalizing 15 children's adoptions.
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event

Gaylord
Otsego County Michigan Adoption Day 2009
Otsego County Probate Courtroom #102 800 Livingston Blvd. Ste. 1C
November 11/24/2009
2:00 p.m.
Contact:
Julie Chudzinski - Otsego County Probate Court
989-731-0204
jchudzinski@otsegocountymi.gov
Event Details: 
The Otsego County Probate Court is pleased to once again be participating in Michigan Adoption Day. Adoption information, handouts, cookies and punch are available to all in attendance. Adoption Day is open to the public.
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event

Ithaca
Michigan Adoption Day
Circuit Courtroom 214 E. Center Street
November 11/24/2009
10:00 a.m.
Contact:
Erica Denman - Gratiot County Probate Court
989-875-5231
edenman@co.gratiot.mi.us
Event Details: 
This special day is set aside to celebrate families. We will be finalizing approximately 15 adoptions. The event is open to the public.
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event

Jackson
Honoring Adoptions
4th Judicial Circuit Family Division 312 S. Jackson Street Jackson, MI 49201
November 11/20/2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact:
Terralyn Brown - 4th Judicial Circuit-Fam. Div.
517 768-2776
tbrown02@co.jackson.mi.us
Event Details: 
4th Judicial Circuit Court-Family Division will finalize adoptions followed by a reception, gift bags, and activities for the children and their families.
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event

Kalamazoo
Michigan Adoption Day in Kalamazoo County
150 East Crosstown Parkway
November 11/24/2009
10:30 - 2:00
Contact:
Mary Haskamp - Kalamazoo County Probate Court
269-384-8178
MLHASK@kalcounty.com
Event Details: 
Kalamazoo County will celebrate Michigan Adoption Day by opening confirmation hearings to the public.
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event

Midland
Midland County Adoption Day
301 West Main
November 11/21/2009
10:00
Contact:
Carol Webb - Midland County Probate Court
9898326895
cwebb@co.midland.mi.us
Event Details: 
Midland County will be finalizing the adoption of as many as 40 children within our community. Please join us in the celebration, and completion of these families.
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event

Mio
Oscoda County Adoption Day Open House
105 S. Court Street
November 11/24/2009
8:30am - 4:30pm
Contact:
Kathryn Root - Family Division
989-826-1115
p68@core.com
Event Details: 
Free cider, cookies and handouts and information on the adoption option will be available. The event is a joint effort of the Oscoda County Probate Court, 23rd Circuit Family Division and Department of Human Services.
Event Type: 
Information booth at courthouse or a community fair

Mount Pleasant
Isabella County Celebrates Adoption Day.
300 North Main
November 11/24/2009
1:15 p.m.
Contact:
Laura  Plachta - Isabella County Trial Court
989-772-0911
lplachta@isabellacounty.org
Event Details: 
The Isabella County Trial Court will be hosting an Adoption Day open house on November 24, 2009 from 1:15 to 3:30 pm. The public is invited; there will be 5 adoptiosn finalizing; refreshments will be served.
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event

Pontiac
Michigan Adoption Day
1200 N Telegraph
November 11/24/2009
8:30am-noon
Contact:
Palmer Sesti - Oakland County Family Court
248-858-0060
sestip@oakgov.com
Event Details: 
The Court will be finalizing upward of 15-20 adoptions. After the finalizing we invite the families and friends to a celebration which consists of food,gifts and pictures for the entire family.
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event

Port Huron
St. Clair County Adoption Day 2009
201 McMorran Boulevard Courtroom 2200
November 11/24/2009
9:30 a.m.
Contact:
Pam May - St. Clair County Circuit Court
(810) 985-2183
pmay@stclaircounty.org
Event Details: 
St. Clair County Circuit Court will finalize adoptions for several families in hearings open to the public. The event will include special guest speakers, and gift bags for the children being adopted.
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event

St. Ignace
Mackinac County Adoption Event
100 S. Marley Street
November 11/24/2009
10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Contact:
Gerry Glenn - Mackinac County Probate Court
906-643-7303
probate@mackinaccounty.net
Event Details: 
The Mackinac County Probate Court is pleased to participate in Michigan Adoption Day. Adoption information and handouts will be available. The event will celebrate Adoption and Adoptive families.
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event

St. Johns
Clinton County Adoption Day Celebration
100 E. State Street St. Johns, Michigan
November 11/24/2009
2 p.m.
Contact:
Jean Rayman - Probate Court
989-224-5190
raymanj@clinton-county.org
Event Details: 
Our county will be finalizing 8 adoptions. We will have a table with adoption information available for the public. Refreshments will be served.
Event Type: 
Press conference or other media outreach
Information booth at courthouse or a community fair
Courthouse adoption event

Traverse City
Adoption Day at 13th Circuit Court Family Division
280 Washington Street, Suite 202
November 11/24/2009
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact:
Janet Kronk - 13th Circuit Court Family Division
231-922-4792
jkronk@grandtraverse.org
Event Details: 
We will be finalizing adoptions for families throughout the day, and hosting a luncheon for all families who have completed adoptions throughout the year. This is a celebration of children, families, and new beginnings.
Event Type: 
Press conference or other media outreach
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)
Information booth at courthouse or a community fair
Courthouse adoption event

West Olive
Ottawa County Adoption Day Celebration
12120 Fillmore Street
November 11/24/2009
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact:
Betty Claar - 20th Circuit Court, Juvenile Services
616-786-4138
bclaar@miottawa.org
Event Details: 
The 20th Judicial Circuit Court will again be participating in the celebration of Michigan Adoption Day. Local courts, DHS county offices and private adoption agencies from across Michigan are collaborating on events that will include finalizing adoptions
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event


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