Famed Children’s Author Dr. Patricia Polacco Speaking Oct. 10 in Birmingham

Famed Children’s Author Dr. Patricia Polacco Speaking Oct. 10 in Birmingham (Birmingham Education Foundation, Oct. 2, 2016) BIRMINGHAM, MI – The Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) announced that celebrated children’s book author and native Michigander, Dr. Patricia Polacco will be this year’s Author in Residence. As part of the annual BEF-sponsored program, Dr. Polacco will speak…

Ferndale: Affirmations Fall Fling Oct. 8

Ferndale:  Affirmations Fall Fling Oct. 8 (EVENT page)   Ferndale, MI – A celebration of metro Detroit’s LGBTQ community and its allies, Fall Fling 2016 will feature live entertainment, cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts. The event will be held inside Affirmations 17,000 square foot state of the art Allan Gilmour and Eric Jirgens Community…

Following Larcenies, Bloomfield Twp Police Advise People to Lock Car Doors

Following Larcenies, Bloomfield Twp Police Advise People to Lock Car Doors Bloomfield Township, MI – Over the past week, Bloomfield Township took four reports of Larceny from automobiles.  In all of the cases, personal items were taken from unlocked cars. The thefts were committed in the following areas at the following times: Between 9:00 PM…

Bloomfield Twp. Library – Dahl Read a Thon… Oct. 8

Bloomfield Twp. Library Hosting Dahl Read a Thon and Sweet Fundraiser Oct. 8 (EVENT page) Bloomfield Township, MI – “Bloomfield Township Reads: Fall for Dahl” on Saturday, October 8, 2016 is a read-a-thon and fundraising party at Bloomfield Township Public Library.  Coinciding with the 100th birthday of children’s author, the late Roald Dahl, the Library’s…

MML #5 – Michigan Municipal League CEO Reflects on Year…

MML #5 – Michigan Municipal League CEO Reflects on Year of Successes and Challenges (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 27, 2016) Mackinac Island, MI – A Michigan Municipal League convention would not be complete without an update about the organization itself. MML Executive Director and CEO Dan Gilmartin addressed over 500 representatives from cities, townships and…

Birds of Prey Presentation in Pleasant Ridge Oct. 10 (adults only)

Birds of Prey Presentation in Pleasant Ridge Oct. 10 (adults only) (EVENT page) Pleasant Ridge, MI – “Birds of Prey” A presentation to better understand the behavior, habitat, and importance of birds of prey. October 10, 2016 Presentation at 7 pm Free to PRGC members. Cost of $5 for guests. RSVP:  LuAnn Linker at wbu100@gmail.com…

Daily Dinette to Close, Pop’s for Italian Expanding

Daily Dinette to Close, Pop’s for Italian Expanding (Kramer Restaurant Group, Sept. 26, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Fans of fresh homemade pasta, Neapolitan pizza and world-class wine can expect more than ever when Pop’s for Italian begins an expansion of its Italian restaurant this Fall. Owner Brian Kramer and his staff are working to accommodate…

League of Women Voters Forum on Regional Transit Proposal Oct. 1

League of Women Voters Forum on Regional Transit Proposal Oct. 1 (EVENT page) Bloomfield Hills, MI –  The League of Women Voters Oakland Area is hosting an informational presentation and Question and Answer Session on the Regional Transit proposal that will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. Saturday, October 1, 2016 10 AM Bloomfield Township…

Birmingham School Board Candidates Forum Oct. 5

Birmingham School Board Candidates Forum Oct. 5 (EVENT page)   Beverly Hills, MI –  The League of Women Voters Oakland Area is hosting a candidate forum on: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 7 PM Birmingham Public Schools Administration Office (adjacent to Groves High School) 31301 Evergreen Beverly Hills, MI Birmingham School Board. 7 candidates, vote for…

Fires and Vandalism Being Investigated at Orion Twp Churches and Business

Fires and Vandalism Being Investigated at Orion Twp Churches and Busines (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 25, 2016) Orion Township, MI – Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett shared news this morning of fires and other vandalism in the community.  Posting on Facebook, he said “Early this morning around 3:15 AM a person or persons intentionally started…