Rouge Burn Anniversary Celebration

A Commemoration Event
The 50th Anniversary of the Rouge River Fire of 1969

Thursday, October 10, 2019
4:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Member Price*: $115.00 per person
Non-Member Price: $145.00 per person

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The area between the Rouge plant and Zug Island is ground zero of this historic fire, symbolizing the peak of societal indifference to pollution. Today we celebrate all the work that has been done to clean up the Rouge River and rivers across the nation.

Join us for this celebration of the renewal of the Rouge River and a look to the next 50 years.

This exclusive event features a silent auction; strolling hors d’oeuvres; open bar (with special edition brew from Downey Brewing Co.) and all Michigan-craft beer/wine; live entertainment by Straight Ahead, the all-female jazz group; short boat tours of the river by Marine Pollution Control (the first spill cleanup company in the Great Lakes region); visit from Detroit Fire Boat ENGINE 16 “Curtis Randolph;” and remarks by distinguished guests including keynote speaker Martin Doyle, author of “The Source: How Rivers Made America and America Remade its Rivers.”

* Please call Karen at (734) 927-4902 to find out if you are a member or use the Become A Member button to join today.

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Event Details

Food by Gary’s Catering out of Wixom, Michigan
Location: Marine Pollution Control, 8459 Melville Street, Detroit 48209
Parking: Holy Cross Hungarian Church, 8423 South St, Detroit, MI 48209 see details to follow.

Where should I park?

Please park in the parking lot of Holy Cross Hungarian Church – 8423 South St, Detroit, MI 48209
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A shuttle will be transporting guests to and from the event all night long. The parking lot will be serviced by security throughout the duration of the event.

What time should I arrive?

Arrive any time after 3:30 p.m. The shuttle will begin taking guests to the event at 3:30 p.m. and will continuously transport guests to and from the event until 9:15 p.m.

What type of food will be served?

The menu selected will accommodate those with all restrictive dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free). The menu consists of heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts.

Attire?

We are asking guests to arrive in business formal attire.

Please feel free to contact Karen at (734) 927-4902 or email her at khanna@therouge.org with questions or for more information.