Welcome to the website of the Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition. Our aim is to inform you about the Coalition and alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention issues locally and nationally. We hope you find this site helpful and informative. We appreciate and welcome your feedback.

Upcoming Events

5/13/2008 9:30 AM	BBFA Parent Education: Fostering Maturity in Our Children
5/15/2008 8:00 AM	COALITION VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST
5/18/2008 1:00 PM	YAB @ Birmingham Parade
6/11/2008 7:00 PM	Last Day of School Concert
6/13/2008 7:00 PM	YAB Battle of the Bands
6/27/2008 8:00 PM	MOVIE NIGHT IN SHAIN PARK
7/11/2008 7:00 PM	YAB Band Jam

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How to Keep Your Child Drug and Alcohol Free Advice Given on Local Radio Show

Local high school parent Michelle Saroki, Coalition executive director Lisa Machesky and Donnis Reese, the executive director of the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities were recently featured on It's Not What Happens, Its What You Do With It, a program of Metro Chick Radio. Topics included the tips about how to protect your children from the harms associated with underage drinking, some of the newest "drug trends," and how to become involved in a local Coalition.

Click here to hear the broadcast.

Coalition Youth Take to the Hill to Advocate for More Prevention Funding

Three members of the Youth Action Board and three Coalition representatives are currently attending the national Coalition conference in Washington D.C. The group has met with Senators, Congressmen and even interviewed national addiction expert Dr. Drew! You can see pictures of the trip in the gallery. More info to come!

Crashlight Tops Band Jam

Over 500 teens packed First Baptist Church in Birmingham on Friday January 10, 2008 to watch six high school bands compete for a Berkley Music prize package.

Crashlight took the top prize. Members of Crashlight include: Dan Campbell, guitar/bass, a junior at Bloomfield Hills Andover; Jack Flechsig, drums, a junior at University of Detroit Jesuit; Alex Kron, guitar/bass, a junior at Andover; Katie Lee, vocals/tambourine, a senior at Birmingham Seaholm; and Nolan O'Hara, guitar/bass/backup vocals, a senior at Seaholm.

Coalition News

Do You Know What's in Your Energy Drink?
Energy drinks continue to gain popularity with teens and young adults. Do you know what is in them? Are you aware that some contain alcohol? Do you know which ones? Some of our teens don't even know.

Youth Action Board to Participate in Birmingham Parade on May 18th
The crowds will be gathered in anticipation of the 2008 Celebrate Birmingham Parade on Sunday, May 18th. One of the featured participants will be our own Youth Action Board. They will be cruisin' in a 2008 Mustang convertible and spreading the message of the substance free activities that they plan and promote in our communities. No doubt, some candy will be thrown to the masses as well! Since we have ordered sunshine for that day - please join us as we celebrate Birmingham's 75th Anniversary on May 18th!

Golf Open on June 16th to Benefit Coalition Youth Action Board
The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber has partnered with The Coalition to present its 19th annual Golf Open on Monday, June 16 at the Birmingham Country Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit the nationally recognized Coalition's Youth Action Board. This is the first time the Chamber has partnered with a non-profit for their golf open.

MOVIE NIGHT RETURNS FOR SUMMER '08
Back by popular demand - The Coalition Youth Action Board is undertaking 3 Movie Nights this summer in Shain Park. Last year's Movie Night was a smashing success and the decision was made to have one for each month of Summer 2008. Mark your calendars for the following Friday nights: June 27, July 25 and August 22. If rain should prevail, each night would be rescheduled for the next day, Saturday.

The Coalition Releases Annual Report

The Coalition's 2006-2007 annual report was recently released.

Parents Stuff Letters that Warn of Dangers of Underage Drinking
Parents from the Coalition's Parents Who Host Committee gathered on April 16th at the Birmingham Community House to stuff and mail nearly 5,000 letters signed by the local police chiefs and addressed to parents of all high school juniors and seniors in the Birmingham Bloomfield public schools as well as Marian, Brother Rice, International Academy, Roeper, Academy of the Sacred Heart, Detroit Country Day and Cranbrook. This was the fifth year of the committee facilitating the mailing.

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