Detroit Evening Report: Boston education nonprofit expands to Detroit; Halloween happenings + more

Tonight on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover a Boston-based education nonprofit’s expansion to Detroit; family-friendly Halloween activities that won’t break the bank and more.

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Education nonprofit Bottom Line coming to Detroit

Boston-based education nonprofit Bottom Line is expanding to Detroit, thanks to a $600,000 multi-year investment from Greenlight Fund Detroit. The organization focuses on getting kids to and through college, providing post-secondary advising to high school seniors and continuing support until students enter “economically mobilizing” first careers. Detroit is the fifth city in Bottom Line’s portfolio, with the organization planning to serve 725 local students per year beginning this summer. It already operates in Boston, New York, Chicago and Dayton, Ohio. 

Free Halloween fun at the library

Halloween is upon us, and there are lots of fun free offerings for the whole family:

• The Elmwood Park Branch of the Detroit Public Library invites kids to “A Not So Spooky Halloween Painting Party” from 4-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
• The Hubbard Branch hosts a Halloween Edition of Story Squad from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday.
• The Duffield Branch’s “Dare to Trick or Treat” is from 10 a.m.-noon. on Thursday, Oct. 31, Halloween day.
• Halloween treats and crafts are on offer at the Chandler Park Branch from 3-6 p.m. on Halloween.
• The Edison Branch has a costume party contest at 3 p.m. and trick or treating at 4 p.m. on Halloween.
• The Lincoln Branch has tricks, treats and games from 4-5:30 p.m.
• The Main Branch’s Children’s library will host its book-themed Halloween party from 4-5:30 p.m. 
• The Bryant Branch of Dearborn Public Libraries is hosting a Halloween tunes-themed Family Dance Party from 4-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. 

Halloween in the D

Halloween in the D’s Trunk or Treat events invite the community into local police stations, fire houses and recreation centers Thursday, Oct. 31. Visit halloweeninthed.org for a list of the 19 locations and event times. 

Our Inner Circle hosting Harvest Festival

For those looking for a different vibe for their Oct. 31 celebrations, the organization Our Inner Circle and Detroit Councilmember Mary Waters are hosting a Harvest Festival in Eastern Market’s Shed 3 from 5-8 p.m.. The event will feature hay and train rides, refreshments, arcade games, crafts and entertainment. Costumes are allowed but organizers request attendees not wear scary costumes. The family-friendly event is free but requires registration. To register, call 313-728-9677. 

Detroit Reparations Task Force hosting public session

Detroit’s Reparations Task Force will have a public session from 2-4 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 2, at Butzel Family Recreation Center, 7737 Kercheval Ave., Detroit. Attendees can join in person or virtually. To join online go to cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/87510091466. 

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