Bloomfield Area Communities
February 27th 2015
Learn to Knit at Baldwin Library in Birmingham March 4 (BPL Press Release, Feb. 27, 2015) Event Type: Adult Program Date: 3/4/2015 Start Time: 7:00 PM End Time: 8:00 PM Description: For all ages and skill levels. Are you an expert knitter? Have you always wanted to learn? Get together with this enthusiastic group preparing […]
February 27th 2015
Criminal Profiling Class for the General Public in Birmingham May 21 (Compiled, Feb. 27, 2015) William Riley will be at The Community House in Birmingham to teach a two hour class on how to spot potential criminals before you become a victim. Riley is the author of “Crime Score,” and often trains people in personal […]
February 26th 2015
Oakland County Offering Several Seminars for Business Owners Through March (Oakland County One Stop Shop, Feb. 26, 2015) Business owners and entrepreneurs, take advantage of the following seminars and sign up for one of Oakland County’s One Stop Shop Business Center March workshops. You’ll benefit from our hands-on business seminars delivered by an experienced staff and network of public and private […]
February 25th 2015
Seniors Learn How Not to Get Scammed (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 25, 2015) Over thirty seniors and some other guests enjoyed a lively yet informative presentation from Don Ferguson of the Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette’s Office about how to avoid scams. According to the Attorney General’s data, 30% of senior citizens fall victim to […]
February 23rd 2015
OCC’s “Man Up” Program Focuses on African American Achievement (Margarita Wagerson, OCC, Feb. 23, 2015) Oakland Community College’s nationally recognized “Man Up” program is off to another great start this year with 35 students enrolled this semester. OCC leaders crafted “Man Up” in 2011 with the goal of keeping young African American men in school and on track to […]
February 14th 2015
Local Churches Doing Drive-Through Ash Wednesday (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 14, 2015) Ash Wednesday is a day for people of some Christian denominations to have a cross of ashes placed on their forehead as a solemn reminder that human bodies return to the earth after passing on. While this generally comes along with a ceremony, […]
February 9th 2015
Healing and Community Abound at Jewish Community Center Health Fair (C. Proxmire, Aaron Tobin of Tobin Photography, Feb. 9, 2015) Some of the keys to good health are the ability to laugh, to enjoy life, and to be around supportive people. For those who use the Jewish Community Center of Oak Park, these elements are […]
February 6th 2015
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February 5th 2015
Bloomfield Hills Basketball Coach Resigns After Slapping Incident and “Nappy Hair” Remark (Bloomfield Hills Schools Press Release, Feb. 5, 2015) On February 5, 2015, Bloomfield Hills Schools administrators were made aware of two incidents involving varsity basketball head coach, Duane Graves, and two student athletes on the basketball team. Both incidents were thoroughly investigated and […]
February 5th 2015
Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition Info Meeting Feb. 24 (Press Release, Feb. 5, 2015) WE ARE ALL CONNECTED WE ARE ALL AFFECTED! Let’s all work together to help ensure our youth grow to their greatest potential! PLEASE JOIN THE GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD COMMUNITY COALITION FOR A COMMUNITY MEETING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 8:00 AM WEST BLOOMFIELD […]