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Kintsugi Village Community Garden Grand Opening
Celebrate the opening of the Kintsugi Village Garden, created in collaboration with Featherstone Garden, a Detroit organization cultivating beautiful, community-centered gardens since 2018.
Explore the garden, meet your neighbors and taste fresh bites grown right here. All are welcome, whether you're part of our community, live nearby or are simply curious to visit.
Kintsugi Village DETROIT MONTH OF DESIGN ART EXHIBITION OPENING
Detroit Month of Design transforms the city into an open-air design festival, bringing artists, makers and residents together through exhibitions, workshops and public events celebrating how design shapes our lives. As the only U.S. UNESCO City of Design, Detroit uses the festival to spotlight its creative legacy and vision for a more imaginative future. Kintsugi is proud to partner with Elizabeth Salonen to display her work throughout September.
Kintsugi Village "Night at the Village"
A special Night at the Village, celebrating everything Kintsugi Village is building in Detroit—joyful early childhood education, local artists, shared meals, outdoor learning and the community connections that hold it all together. Great food. Great music. Great people.
Fall Quarterly Block Club Meeting
Save the date! Our Fall Quarterly Block Club Meeting will be held on October 21th, the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Agenda to be posted prior to meeting!
IndieFest (rescheduled)
Event website:
https://indiefash.com/event/INDIEFEST
IndieFest is a creative festival built to celebrate independent fashion, music, art, culture, and entrepreneurship. Powered by Indie Fashion and EVRY Media, IndieFest brings together designers, models, artists, vendors, creators, and community voices for a weekend of style, entertainment, networking, and real opportunity. More than just an event, IndieFest is a platform for independent talent to be seen, heard, supported, and connected. From fashion shows and live performances to vendor experiences, brand activations, panels, and community-driven moments, IndieFest creates a space where creativity moves beyond the stage and into the city. IndieFest is where independent culture takes center stage.
Lincolns & Lattes
From MCS:
Street Closures:
The streets north of the Station and Newlab Lacombe and Dalzelle (between 15th and 14th street) will be closed as early as 6am and as late as 10pm the same day. Please see map for details. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Event Info:
On Tuesday, August 4, Lincoln Motor Company will be hosting an event at Michigan Central. This will mainly be a one-day classic and current car show outside but also will kick off an exhibit of Lincoln artifacts inside The Station that'll stay up through the month. We are so excited to see Lincoln's past and present vehicle lineups come to life and also celebrate the Lincoln employees who are working each day in their new Michigan Central headquarters inside The Station.
While the event is mainly for employees and members to come outside and check out, community members are welcome to spend a summer day checking out the cars and artifact displays and chatting with vehicle owners and ecosystem members.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Outdoors on Michigan Central property, with select experiences inside the Station
The event will include:
A showcase of current Lincoln vehicles and enthusiast-owned vehicles
A self-guided tour of Lincoln Archive artifacts inside the Station
Classic vehicles from the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation
Opportunities for Ford, Lincoln, Michigan Central members as well as the broader community to connect
Please note, the Ford/Lincoln teams are encouraging Club members and employees to visit local restaurants for lunch, so there may be higher foot traffic in neighborhood businesses throughout the day.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
The Pig & Whiskey
website: https://pigandwhiskeycorktown.com/
From organizer:
Dear Community Leaders,
We are happy to announce that we are moving the Pig & Whiskey Festival from Ferndale to Corktown this year! As part of our approval with the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, we are engaging our local neighborhood block clubs, leaders, and community members to let you know about this fun and exciting summer festival.
It will be held from Friday, July 31st to Sunday, August 2nd on Beech Street and the adjacent parking lots, between the Lodge Service Drive and Brooklyn Street.
Because we value being good neighbors, we wanted to make sure you had this information ahead of time rather than hearing about it after plans were already underway. We recognize that an event of this size can bring increased activity to the area, including additional visitors, traffic, and noise during certain hours (we promise noise will cease by 10pm!).
Our team has been working closely with the appropriate city departments, public safety officials, and event partners to help ensure the festival is operated safely and responsibly. We are committed to following all applicable permits and regulations while doing our best to minimize impacts on surrounding residents and businesses. We have secured parking for the festival at the Albert Kahn lot at 830 W Lafayette, the Assembly Garage on Fort Street, and the MGM parking structure directly over the Lodge Freeway.
The festival also provides an opportunity to showcase our community, support local businesses (we will be having a mini-Corktown vendor fair within the Brooklyn Detroit building!), and welcome visitors who contribute to the local economy. We hope it will be a positive experience for both attendees and the neighborhood.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback before the event, please don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your partnership and welcome the opportunity to address any issues that may arise.
Thank you for your time, and we look forward to a great inaugural Pig & Whiskey festival in Corktown!
All the best,
Katelyn Burkart
Lager House / Pig & Whiskey Corktown
(586) 202-8437
Summer Quarterly Block Club Meeting
Save the date! Our Summer Quarterly Block Club Meeting will be held on July 15th, the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Agenda to be posted prior to meeting!
Summer (pre-fireworks) Mixer!
The mixer is cancelled because we have been offered tickets to view at the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park!
Tickets can be reserved here on Eventbrite and D6 residents should use code D6DETROIT when registering (code is case sensitive).
March for Babies
From event sponsor:
2026 March for Babies walk will be held at Roosevelt Park on Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. - Noon. The event is open to the public and we invite your Train Station Block Club members, families, friends, and community residents to attend this fun and festive event.
See TSNBC website for more information on impact to our neighborhood.
Annual Corktown Yard Sale
If you would like to participate in the yard sale - please email corktownyardsale@protonmail.com with your address to be added to the map of participating homes. Request to join the Facebook Group titled “Corktown Yard Sale Participants” to be included in all planning.
Or shop your neighbor’s yards for new treasures!
Motor City Makeover,
Citywide Clean-Up / Beautification - District 6, District 7
Together, we are building a cleaner, greener, and more connected Detroit - one neighborhood at a time.
Register your project for Motor City Makeover 365!
Groups must register with the City of Detroit to receive supplies, flowers, and to schedule pickups.
After registering, your District Manager will provide supply and flower pick-up information to support your project.
To register, call (313) 224-4416
Go to www.motorcitymakeover.org
More Than A Day-A Year-Round Commitment. Motor City Makeover 365 supports neighborhood beautification, cleanup, and community pride all year long.
Keep Detroit Clean
Kintsugi Community Gathering
All are welcome! Neighbors, supporters, families and curious new friends.
A lot has happened since we came together. The building has found more beauty, the garden is sprouting and the Village is humming with life! Gather with us to see all that’s new, engage in meaningful conversation and enjoy some tasty treats!
Download the General Kintsugi Volunteering Flyer
RSVP at luma.com/ey1axqnp
XPONENTIAL Park Drone Show
In the spirit of keeping our community informed, we are writing to share details regarding the XPONENTIAL Local Chapter Official Afterparty, which will be taking place at Michigan Central/Roosevelt Park.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Michigan Central. Expected Attendance: 800-1000 guests
Roosevelt Park Drone Show Highlight: While the private event will be taking place inside the station, the evening will conclude with spectacular drone light show in Roosevelt Park from 9:45 PM to 10:00 PM.
To ensure minimal disruption, the drones will be operate at an elevation high enough to prevent noise pollution in the surrounding residential areas.
Traffic and Parking Information:
To accommodate the event safely, the following road closures will be in effect:
Lacombe Dr
Vernor from Lacombe to Rose
15th Street at Dalzelle
14th street from Dalzelle to Roosevelt
Closure Start Time: 9:30PM
Roads Reopen: 10:15PM
Note for Local Patrons: Access to the parking lots for Cork & Gable and Mercury Bar will remain open for customers and staff throughout the event by approaching from Michigan Ave.
How to View the Show: If you are interested in watching this unique aerial display, please RSVP with Cornetta Lane-Smith at Cornetta.Lane-Smith@michigancentral.com. I will provide you with specific information on the best viewing locations and event access.
3 of 15 Michigan Humane Tailgate
Michigan Humane Tailgate in partnership with Ford is an animal friendly community celebration at Roosevelt Park in Corktown where you can run, walk (with or without your dog!) or adopt and stay for a full day of festivities. Enjoy food trucks, a beer garden, dog contests, and interactive experiences—all while supporting Michigan Humane’s lifesaving work. Whether you’re racing, fundraising, adopting, or simply coming for the fun, there’s something for everyone—two- and four-legged alike!
Michigan and Church Street Grant Opening!
Do you have an idea that will make our neighborhood even more awesome? The team at the Community Foundation is hosting a webinar that will help you better understand how to access up to $10,000 to make that idea a reality! Use this link to Register for a virtual Q&A Session from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 6 .
Key Details
Grant Amount: $2,500 – $10,000
Grant Term: 12–24 months
Geographic Focus: Corktown, North Corktown and Hubbard Richard
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, government entities and fiscally sponsored organizations
Note: In limited cases, organizations outside these neighborhoods may be considered if their work directly serves residents
2026 Timeline
Application Opens: May 4
Registration Deadline (MyCF online portal): May 22
Application Deadline: June 4 by 11:59 p.m. EST
Grant Decisions Announced: August
All applications must be submitted through the Community Foundation’s online portal (MyCF).
Free Tree Giveaway
Free Tree Giveaway
Wayne County Aquatic Center
12600 Chandler Park Dr, Detroit, 48213 Thursday, April 23, 2026
2pm-5:30pm Are you a resident of Detroit,
Highland Park, or Hamtramack? Walk-Up! We are giving away
400 potted trees - one per household
While supplies last*
Michigan Ave - Water System Upgrades
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) and its contractor, Inner City Contracting, is replacing specific water mains, lead service lines and fire hydrants at various locations on Michigan Avenue in Corktown and Downtown. The water system provides drinking water and is separate from the combined sewer system. DWSD is completing this work in advance of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) starting the Michigan Avenue reconstruction project later in 2026.
Spring Quarterly Block Club Meeting
Save the date! Our Spring Quarterly Block Club Meeting will be April 15th at 6pm (the 3rd Wednesday).
In addition to dinner, please expect an informative session with special guests:
Jiyan K. Cadiz, Founder of the Cars at the Station event (happening in Roosevelt Park September 12 and 13). He will be joined by his events team from Total Access.
Sonali Patel, Public Affairs Director at the City of Detroit Water & Sewerage Department (DWSD) to discuss the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Michigan Avenue project that will be replacing specific segments of water main on Michigan Avenue.
We’ll also discuss the progress we are making on resident-only parking. To date maps have been distributed and revised based on feedback. If you have any additional feedback, please use the info@trainstationneighborsblockclub.org email as we are close to the next step which is to sign petitions.
Michigan Central Community Open House
Experience the Future at Michigan Central's Open House
Join us for an exciting evening at Michigan Central! You’re invited to our special Open House event on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, inside Newlab at Michigan Central.
Learn how Michigan Central is strengthening our community through innovation, art, and youth talent development.
What to Expect:
Join the conversation: A dynamic “State of Michigan Central” panel conversation featuring Michigan Central leaders discussing community, art, innovation, economic impact, and youth.
Challenge assumptions: Immerse yourself in thought-provoking creativity by exploring the vibrant Interface exhibition of interactive work created by our artists in residence.
Local Flavor: Enjoy light refreshments provided by local small businesses, supporting our community's entrepreneurs.
Exclusive Tour: Be among the first to experience The Mezz, our exciting new space, with a special tour offered to attendees.
Event Details
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Newlab, Event Space, Michigan Central Campus
We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating the incredible work happening right here in our community!
https://mc-community-open-house-blloy.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select
Corktown Neighborhood Association Meeting
Hosted at the Curtis L. Ivery Health and Wellness Education Center Curtis L. Ivery Health and Wellness Education Center at 971 West. Fort Street. Get updates on community topics and hang out with your neighbors!
CNA will discuss summer events (like the yard sale and spring clean-up), resident-only parking and the grant we were awarded from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
Kintsugi Village School Open House
Kintsugi Village School is hosting an open house on March 22, 11am-2pm. It's a great opportunity to meet our wonderful staff, tour the school + rest of the Village and enroll! Our hope is to get to full capacity (or close to) which is 100+ kids in the fall.
Printable Flyer download here. More info on the school + enrollment can be found here.
1728 Michigan Avenue Brownfield Plan Public Hearing
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA) is considering a proposed Brownfield Plan for the 1728 Michigan Avenue Project. A DBRA Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed Brownfield Plan will be held.
CNA Election Meeting
The Corktown Neighborhood Association
Invites you to attend its annual board election
Thursday, January 29 @ 6PM
Curtis L. Ivery Health & Wellness Education Ctr.
971 W Fort Street
Winter Block Club Meeting & Elections
Save the Date: January 21st at 6pm for our Winter Block Club Meeting
Michigan Central Race Days
Michigan Central Race Days
January 18–30 | Daily | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Free entry, except for select ticketed events
From January 18 through January 30, The Station transforms into Detroit’s racing headquarters with immersive exhibits and hands-on activities open to the public each day for Michigan Central Race Days.
Ford Racing Outdoor Fan Fest at Roosevelt Park
Ford Racing Outdoor Fan Fest at Roosevelt Park
January 14–15 | Outdoor Experience | RSVP Required
Ford Racing kicks off the January excitement with an Outdoor Fan Fest at Roosevelt Park, bringing racing culture to life through live action and winter-ready experiences.
Most Holy Trinity Annual Christmas Children's Party Registration
Children’s Christmas Party Ticket Registration is open through 12/7!
Come to Most Holy Trinity Church ️ next Sunday 12/7 after both masses to register eligible kids between 5-10. Don’t forget your documents. Read the notice below.
Corktown Parking Survey
The Corktown Residential Parking Survey has been reissued; the survey is open for three weeks from November 17th through December 6th; paper copies will be distributed in the coming week!
-This survey purpose is to gain neighborhood feedback on permitted parking.
-The next step after the survey is to petition the neighborhood to gather signatures from 60% of owners in each zone.
-Then the Department of Public Works partners with the Municipal Parking Department to survey the applicable area and provide a recommendation to the public and City Counsel.
-After approval from City Counsel at least 50% of residents need to participate in each zone for signs to be posted and residential parking to be enforced.
Halloween at The Station
The Station and surrounding district will transform into Detroit’s spooky destination for art, music, and community, featuring two unforgettable experiences in one night.
Fall Block Club Meeting
Fall Block Club Meeting - October 29th, 6pm-7pm at Maltese Club
AGENDA
Welcome
Events at Roosevelt Park, Michigan Central, PAL and beyond
Michigan/Church Street grant opportunity
Updates on Detroit City Football Club Stadium and Building Community Value (Imagination Station),
Resident-only parking
Planning for 2026 (meeting cadence, officer elections, etc)
Centennial Park Grand Opening
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park Grand Opening Celebration!
Featuring Detroit Harvest Fest
Presented by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Join us for the grand opening of the newest park on the Detroit Riverfront. Be part of Detroit history with two days of FREE all-ages fun in this dynamic new public space. Visitors will experience four zones of fun across 22 acres along the beautiful Detroit River.
Detroit Harvest Fest will move to Wilson Park for 2025 and feature a free event filled with live entertainment, fall activities, food trucks, and endless fun for all ages throughout the brand-new park.
Visit the Detroit Harvest Fest website for continuing updates on the grand opening celebration.
Kintsugi Village Grand Opening
Kintsugi Village is opening its doors and invites us to a joyful day of community, creativity and connection. There will be delicious food, live music, guided tours and activities for all ages.
Register here: https://lu.ma/6e8fpi0c
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
From event organizer:
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Detroit will bring more than 10,000 participants together at the Corner Ballpark and throughout the streets of Corktown. Together, we walk to honor survivors and thrivers, remember those we’ve lost, and raise critical funds for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research, advocacy, and support programs.
The event will take place from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Please note that streets along the route will be closed by the police during this time, and many closures will begin earlier than 8:00 AM to ensure participant safety.
While we recognize that large events can have an impact, we are grateful to call Corktown home for this incredible day of hope and community.
This year, we would love to invite you and your block club to join in showing support. A simple way to do so is by adding a touch of pink to your homes, porches, or front yards—whether it’s a ribbon, a sign, or any creative pink display. This small gesture goes a long way in surrounding survivors and their families with love as they walk by.
For additional details about the event, please visit: www.MakingStridesWalk.org/DetroitMI.
We are proud to partner with the Corktown community and hope you’ll join us in painting the neighborhood pink on October 11. Thank you for helping us show the power of Corktown’s spirit to everyone walking with us that day.