BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:From athletics to education\, Hamtramck has had an impact far beyond its narrow borders. Once a township that stretched from the Det roit River to 8 Mile Road and from Woodward Avenue through the Grosse Po intes\, Hamtramck sliced out a 2.1-square mile section of the township i n 1901 to form the Village of Hamtramck.\nIn 1910\, the village had 3\,5 00 residents. In 1920 its population topped 48\,000\, making it one of t he most densely populated towns in America. The incredible growth was du e to the Polish immigrants drawn to the city to work in the Dodge Main f actory.\nAs Hamtramck grew\, so did its influence. Through the years\, t he city made a national impact in the areas of education\, science\, ent ertainment\, education\, labor and industry. Some people and events link ed to the city even had a world impact.\nHamtramck remains a vibrant and viable city. There are many misconceptions about Hamtramck today\, and people who tour the town routinely are amazed at what the city is really like. Now possibly the most diverse city in Michigan\, it is a fascinat ing town that people from all over the world call home. Hamtramck today is a bustling town with a huge population of artists\, where festivals a nd fairs are frequent events\, and which will soon have its own historic al museum and cultural center.\nPresenter\, Greg Kowalski\, chairman of the Hamtramck Historical Commission\, has written six books on Hamtramck and conducted numerous tours of the city as well as programs on the cit y&rsquo\;s fascinating history. A professional journalist and editor of the Birmingham Eccentric newspaper\, Kowalski has been exploring Hamtra mck&rsquo\;s history since the city&rsquo\;s Historical Commission was f ormed in 1998.\nRefreshments will be served.\nFor more information\, vis it \;www.ocphs.org \;or call \;248-338-6732. URL:http://berkley.patch.com/events/learn-more-about-hamtramck-at-oakland -county-pioneer-historical-society-small-talk SUMMARY:Learn More About Hamtramck at Oakland County Pioneer Historical S ociety Small Talk LOCATION:405 Cesar E Chavez Ave\, Pontiac\, MI 48342: 405 Cesar E Chavez Ave\, Pontiac\, MI END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR