Sean Doerr Photography Talk at Southfield Library Oct 29 (Press release, Oct 10, 2014) The Southfield Public Library will host author and photographer Sean Doerr on Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. Doerr will discuss his book, Lost Detroit Stories Behind the Motor City’s Majestic Ruins, and will share his architectural knowledge and photography of…
Birmingham Historical Museum Wins Award (press release, Oct 10,2014) The Birmingham Historical Museum and Park recently received the Michigan Museums Association (MMA) ‘Best New eperience 2014’ Award at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. The award recognizes outstanding achievement by a Michigan museum for innovative ways to enrich visitor experience and the importance of…
Halloween Stories & Crafts w/ Cowboy ALEX Oct 25 (Cowboy Alex, Oct 10,2014) Sat. Oct 25th at 11:00 AM 45 minutes of stories, puppets, crafts, magic and Halloween fun with Cowboy Alex. Good for kids ages 3 – 8 years old. Held at: The Royal Oak Senior/ Community Senior Center 3500 Marais Ave. Royal Oak,…
Oakland County Recognizes Sheryl Mitchell as She Heads to Albion (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 8, 2014) County Commissioner Mattie McKinney Hatchett credits Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell with making her experience as a newly elected board member a manageable one, years ago. “I didn’t know if I was going left or going right, but Sheryl would…
Area TimeBanks Hosting Auction Event in Royal Oak Oct. 18 (Compiled, Oct. 8, 2014) Live & Silent AUCTION 1ST Ever “Bidding to Build our Communities” Auction Saturday, October 18 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Royal Oak Woman’s Club, 404 S. Pleasant, Royal Oak Light refreshments, entertainment, door prizes, free parking $10 in advance / $15…
Area TimeBanks Hosting Auction Event in Royal Oak Oct. 18 (Compiled, Oct. 8, 2014) Live & Silent AUCTION 1ST Ever “Bidding to Build our Communities” Auction Saturday, October 18 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Royal Oak Woman’s Club, 404 S. Pleasant, Royal Oak Light refreshments, entertainment, door prizes, free parking $10 in advance / $15…
FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center at Ferndale’s Kulick Community Center (City of Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 7, 2014) Ferndale, MI — FEMA has opened the Oakland County Disaster Recovery Center at the City of Ferndale’s Gerry Kulick Community Center to assist residents who suffered damages and losses in the August 11-13 severe storms and flooding. FEMA’s…
Wild Life II, aka The Billboard Mural on Woodward Painted by David Stanton (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2014) “If art is important, then its importance rests in the eyes and mind of the beholder,” said David Stanton, the Ferndale-based painter whose mural now graces the side of Steven B’s Barber shop on Woodward at…
Wild Life II, aka The Billboard Mural on Woodward Painted by David Stanton (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2014) “If art is important, then its importance rests in the eyes and mind of the beholder,” said David Stanton, the Ferndale-based painter whose mural now graces the side of Steven B’s Barber shop on Woodward at…
Red Cross Babysitter Training Class Oct. 11 (Compiled, Oct 6, 2014). The American Red Cross will be at the Huntington Woods Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 11 to do their newly revised “Babysitters Rock” training course. The program is for youth aged 11-15. It contains many hands-on activities, role plays, videos and discussions. “Learn to…
Red Cross Babysitter Training Class Oct. 11 (Compiled, Oct 6, 2014). The American Red Cross will be at the Huntington Woods Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 11 to do their newly revised “Babysitters Rock” training course. The program is for youth aged 11-15. It contains many hands-on activities, role plays, videos and discussions. “Learn to…
Gay Marriage Update: Five States Gain Equality, Michigan Decision Expected Soon (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2014) The United States Supreme Court declined hearing cases related to same-sex marriage, meaning that in Indiana, Wisconsin, Utah, Oklahoma and Virgina Circuit Court decisions striking down gay marriage bans will be upheld and marriage equality will official be…
Gay Marriage Update: Five States Gain Equality, Michigan Decision Expected Soon (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2014) The United States Supreme Court declined hearing cases related to same-sex marriage, meaning that in Indiana, Wisconsin, Utah, Oklahoma and Virgina Circuit Court decisions striking down gay marriage bans will be upheld and marriage equality will official be…
Magic Show to Raise Money for Ferndale Education Foundation Oct 12 (Press Release, Oct. 6, 2014) Be mesmerized by the amazing Jasen Magic! Young kids encouraged to wear Halloween Costumes! Advanced tickets at Ferndale School offices or call Kristy Stoll at 248-2246107. Fun for all ages. $10 per person. Sunday Oct. 12 at Ferndale High…
Magic Show to Raise Money for Ferndale Education Foundation Oct 12 (Press Release, Oct. 6, 2014) Be mesmerized by the amazing Jasen Magic! Young kids encouraged to wear Halloween Costumes! Advanced tickets at Ferndale School offices or call Kristy Stoll at 248-2246107. Fun for all ages. $10 per person. Sunday Oct. 12 at Ferndale High…
Shooting in Pontiac Injures Teenager (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Oct. 6, 2014) INCIDENT: 0159 Hours- Oct. 5 – City of Pontiac-Shooting # 14-157574 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for the report of a shooting victim seeking treatment. Deputies arrived and made contact with the female victim who stated that she was walking…
Shooting in Pontiac Injures Teenager (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Oct. 6, 2014) INCIDENT: 0159 Hours- Oct. 5 – City of Pontiac-Shooting # 14-157574 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for the report of a shooting victim seeking treatment. Deputies arrived and made contact with the female victim who stated that she was walking…
MDOT Reminds Motorists and Bicyclists to Share the Road (video) (Press Release with Additional Info, Oct.6, 2014) The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to remind motorists and bicyclists alike to be courteous and “share the road.” Schools are now in session, but that doesn’t mean the bicycling season is over. Many people are…
Detroit Police Officer Accused of Road Rage, Pulling Gun in Birmingham (City of Birmingham Press Release, Oct. 6, 2014) On Friday, October 3, 2014 at approximately 7:00 p.m. the Birmingham Police Department received a call about a road rage incident involving a handgun. The vehicles had been southbound on Woodward in the area of Maple…
Campaign Door Knocker Rescues Injured Woman in Waterford (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 4, 2014) For some the drive to get involved in local politics comes from a calling to make a difference. But on a beautiful September Sunday that calling led political campaign volunteer Nina Muckenthaler to something more than door knocking. That day she…