Ferndale Fall Crawl w/Lumberjack Chick Theme to Benefit SOS Nov. 14 (EVENT page) Ferndale Fall Crawl to benefit the South Oakland Shelter It’s time to get those flannels, boots and beards ready. The Central Woodward Junior Chamber is hosting their first-ever Ferndale Fall Crawl – a lumberjack-chic pub crawl –from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.…
14-Year-Old Sofi K’s Album Launch a Community Effort Nov 6 (EVENT page) SOFI K TO LAUNCH DEBUT ALBUM LOVEHATE ON NOVEMBER 6 14-year-old local talent to celebrate album release with concert at Royal Oak Music Theatre also featuring Soul Divide and Stereo Jane Sofi K, a 14-year-old freshman at Bloomfield Hills High School, will…
Birmingham: Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees at Manor Park Nov. 7 (EVENT page) The City of Birmingham is partnering with ReLeaf Michigan to plant 20 trees on Saturday, November 7 in Manor Park from 8:45 a.m. – noon. Birmingham is one of just three communities selected for this partnership. Organizers are looking for volunteers to…
Royal Oak: Orson Starr House Open House Nov. 8 (EVENT page) The Royal Oak HISTORICAL GUILD invites you to our ORSON STARR HOUSE MUSEUM NOVEMBER OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 8th, 1 – 4 pm Please bring along canned food items for donation to the Salvation Army for Thanksgiving Day Meals ORSON STARR HOUSE MUSEUM 3123…
FBI Warns: College Students Targeted for Phone Scams (FBI Press Release, David P. Gelios, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Division, announced that the FBI is warning consumers to be on alert for a phone scam that primarily targets college students while displaying the FBI’s telephone number on the recipient’s caller ID. The…
Hope Warming Center Seeking Winter Item Donations (Hope Press Release, Oct. 25, 2015) Please, while you’re pulling out your fall and winter clothes, consider donating items to HOPE Hospitality & Warming Center/HOPE Adult Shelter. Donated items go directly to our homeless brothers and sisters. ** ITEMS NEEDED ** Jackets, Socks (long, thick socks), Jeans, Sweat…
Brownies and Cadettes Take Stand Against Microbeads (Girl Scouts of SE Michigan Press Release, Oct. 25, 2015) They’re called microbeads and the tiny particles can cause a huge environmental threat. Just ask the Cadettes and Brownies who attended the Water Warrior Day Camp at Lake St. Clair Metropark this summer. The Brownies learned about these…
Berkley: Mom to Share Story of Son’s Adderall & Alcohol Related Death Nov. 10 (EVENT page) Josh Levine was not a drug addict, an alcoholic or a habitual drug user. He was a 22 year old man, living in Chicago, beginning to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher, when his life ended last July…
Preliminary Exam Delayed in Royal Oak Murder Case (Compiled, Oct. 23, 2015) The defense attorney for a Royal Oak man charged in the Oct. 12 shooting death of 50-year-old Theresa Diamos is still going through 300 pages of worth of documents on behalf of his client. According to The Daily Tribune, this is the reason…
Hazel Park Candidate Interviews (videos) (oc115 Staff, Oct. 23, 2015) Election Day is Nov. 3, 2015 and voters in Hazel Park voters will see six people running for four seats on City Council. The choices are incumbents Jeffrey Keeton, Andy LeCrueaux, Tom Selman and Michael Webb, plus Amy Aubry and Alissa Sullivan. Mayor Jan Parisi…
Pontiac Trunk or Treat Event Oct. 30 (EVENT page) Pontiac Trunk or Treat Event Oct. 30 Old Howard Dell Community Center 345 Edison Street, Pontaic, MI 5pm to 7pm Loads of treats, games, hayrides, inflatables, face painting, line dancing, rock climbing, music, arts and crafts, free food and more! For more event listings go…
Meet the New Ferndale DDA Director Oct. 26 (EVENT page) Meet the New Ferndale DDA Director Oct. 26 Come to the Ferndale Area District Library (222 E. 9 Mile) on Oct. 26 from 5-7pm to meet the new DDA Director Barry Hicks. Learn more about Downtown Ferndale at www.downtownferndale.com. For more event listings go to…
Kid’s Theatre Group Hosting Halloween Party/Fundraiser Oct. 30 (EVENT page) Acting Out Kids Community Theatre: HALLOWEEN PARTY! (for kids ages 8 and up) Friday, October 30 7:00-9:00pm Lower level of the Clawson United Methodist Church 205 N. Main Street, Clawson $5.00 per child (refreshments included) New kids are welcome to attend! We will be having…
Ferndale Exchange: A New Forum for Discussing Developments (City of Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 22, 2015) The City of Ferndale has announced the launch of a new online engagement tool called Ferndale Exchange. The social-based website will be a key component in the organization’s ongoing goal of engaging residents in discussions about the City’s Master…
Royal Oak Symphony Concert, Feat. Beethoven’s No. 4 Oct. 28 (EVENT page) ROYAL OAK SYMPHONY CONCERT FEATURING BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 4 Friday, October 28, 8:00 pm The Royal Oak Symphony opens its 2015-2016 season on Friday, October 23, 8:00 pm at the Royal Oak Middle School, Dondero Auditorium. The school is located at 709 N.…
Downtown Pontiac Adds Bike Friendly Features (Healthy Pontiac Press Release, Oct. 21, 2015) Downtown Pontiac just became a more accessible destination for cyclists, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman announced today. The Healthy Pontiac, We Can! (HPWC) coalition and Friends of the Clinton River Trail have installed new bicycle loops, fix-it…
Ferndale: What’s on Your Ballot? (Compilation of Election Stories) (oc115 Staff, Oct. 21, 2015) Election Day is Nov. 3, 2015 and Ferndale voters have some choices to make. There are votes for council, a ballot question, and a non-homestead millage renewal to be considered by those who live in the Ferndale School District. For City…
Auburn Hills: Grant Won to Restore Habitat Around Galloway Creek (Tom Tanghe, Auburn Hills City Manager, orig. Inside Auburn Hills, Oct. 21, 2015) I am pleased to announce that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the City of Auburn Hills a grant in the amount of $140,000. The grant will be used to restore…
Southfield Candidates Share Views in Forum(video) (compiled, Oct. 21 2015) On Oct. 14, 2015 the League of Women Voters Oakland Area hosted a candidate forum for people running for office in Southfield. Mayoral candidates Sylvia Johnson and Ken Siver took part, as did eight City Council Candidates who are vying for four seats. The top…
RO: Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees at Gunn-Dyer Park Nov. 7 (EVENT page) RO: Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees at Gunn-Dyer Park Nov. 7 WHAT: The city of Royal Oak is partnering with ReLeaf Michigan to plant 20 trees on Saturday, November 7 in Gunn-Dyer Park, 3599 Hunter Rd, Royal Oak, 48073, corner of Hunter…