Holly Lanes Rolls Out the Rainbows in Support of Equality (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 21, 2016) Holly, MI – John Butterfield had an amazing night at work Wednesday. That’s because his boss at Holly Lanes decided to throw a big rainbow-tastic party to celebrate equality and show support for all LGBTQ people who may chose…
Village of Holly Seeks Volunteers for Planning Commission (Village of Holly, Oct. 21, 2016) Holly, MI – The Village of Holly is currently seeking volunteers to serve on our Village Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets once per month on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Village Council Chambers located…
Costume Party & Music at Andy’s Place in Holly Oct. 28 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – Get your Halloween fun on with live music by Gary Musgrave and a costume contest from 8pm to 11pm at Andy’s Place 208 S. Broad Street, Holly, MI. For more info call 248-382-5020 ****** For more event listings go…
Holly Twp. Library Spoktacular Oct. 28 (EVENT page) Kids from k-3rd grade are invited to stop by the library from 1-3pm for the Library Spooktacular. Listen to spooky stories, decorate a cookie, do a craft and play ghoulish games. Call 248-634-1754 to sign up. More info: https://www.facebook.com/158285620904372/photos/pcb.1143893889010202/1143893792343545/?type=3&theater ****** For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/…
Holly Lanes Hosting LGBT and Friends Night to Connect Around Equality Oct. 19 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 20160 Holly, MI – Following last Tuesday’s decision by the Village of Holly Council not to adopt a human rights ordinance that would have given LGBT people the same civil rights at other marginalized groups, the folks…
Reporter Food: Battle Alley Burger at Andy’s Place in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2016) Holly, MI – About two years ago I was at an event and had not had a chance to eat yet, so I forced myself to have some of the salami that was there with the fruit and cheese. …
Holly Chamber Hosts Meet the Candidates Oct. 18 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – Tuesday, October 18,2016 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Karl Richter Community Center 300 East Street Holly, Mi 48442 Join us for our Meet the Candidates Event! More info: http://www.hollychamber.com/ ****** For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want to be…
Volunteers Hope to Turn Cyclone Park into a Dog Park in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2016) Holly, MI – Plans are in the works to turn Cyclone Park in the Village of Holly into a dog park. The Village Council voted Tuesday to allow an ad hoc committee of the Parks Commission to…
Village of Holly Votes 6-1 Against Human Rights Ordinance (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2016) Holly, MI – The Village of Holly voted 6-1 against adopting a human rights ordinance that would have prohibited discrimination against LGBT people. Several members of the public spoke against the ordinance. “There’s a natural, inherent conflict because we’re trying…
2016 Candidate Interview Congressperson Brenda Lawrence (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 7, 2016) Southfield, MI – United States Congressperson Brenda Lawrence is seeking her second term representing the 14th District. Also running for the seat are Republican Howard Klausner, Libertarian Gregory Creswell and Green Party Candidate Marcia Squier. Congressperson Lawrence has represented the public in…
Holly-Ween Oct. 29 in Downtown Holly (EVENT page) Holly, MI – FREE EVENT: Trick or treating in Holly’s downtown area with our awesome merchants PLUS horse rides, petting farm, face painting, bounce houses, and more provided by The River Church. Plus come see the giant man eating pumpkin on display! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/536776136513861/?active_tab=highlights ****** For…
Holly Cops to Take Over Donut Shop for Fundraiser Nov. 5 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – THE VILLAGE OF HOLLY POLICE PRESENTS: COPS TAKING OVER THE HOLLY DONUT SHOP!!! COME JOIN US IN HELPING RAISE FUNDS FOR SHOP WITH A COP!!! NOVEMBER 5th, 2016 7AM-11AM 421 N. SAGINAW HOLLY, MI 48442 ***SEE HOLLY’S FINEST HELP…
–MML #6 – State Helps Communities Become Redevelopment Ready (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 29, 2016) Mackinac Island, MI – Change in communities happens in one of two ways, either with thoughtful planning or by chaos. Across the state there are communities on the cusp of recovering from the recession of the past decade, and those…
Holly Celebrates Homecoming with Parade (video) (Richard Kinnamon, Sept. 24, 2016) Holly, MI – Friday evening’s Homecoming Parade was a great chance for the community to come together and celebrate pride in the Holly Schools. Thanks to Richard Kinnamon for sharing your video of the event.
Heritage Conference Shares Dixie Hwy History (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 24, 2016) Holly, MI – With a theme of pairing development with history, the 19th annual Oakland County Heritage Conference focused on Dixie Hwy and the 23 miles of this historic road that travel through the Oakland County borders. The highway stretches from Sault St.…
MML #4 – How Crowdfunding Builds Community with Patronicity (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2016) Mackinaw Island, MI – “When most people think of cities, they think of buildings, streets and cars. But when I think of cities I think of people… Where people go and where people meet is at the core of community,”…
Downtown Holly Ladies Night Out Nov. 11 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – Voted Best Retail Event from Main Street Oakland County, Downtown Holly’s Fall Ladies Night Out is an event you will not want to miss! Friday, November 11 at 5 PM – 9 PM in Historic Downtown Holly. Shop, dine and stroll through our…
Sheriff’s Office Hosting Self Defense Class Oct 1, 15 and 29 (EVENT page) The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is proud to team up with the Miss Michigan America Organization, the IGroup Model and Talent Agency, and Common Ground to present the Women’s Self-Defense Awareness Month in Oakland County during the month of October. Sergeant Jen…
MML#3 – Cities and Civic Tech, How Local Governments Serve Residents Online (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2016) Mackinaw Island, MI – Cities vary on how much effort they put into their websites, apps, social media, and online presence. Yet clearly the internet is important to residents and those wishing to do business. How can…
Live Action Clue in Historic Downtown Holly Oct. 29 (EVENT page) Holly, MI – Col. Mustard? With the candlestick? In the dining room? Join in Live Action Clue, with Historic Holly, Michigan as your playing board. This interactive event sets your teams on a hunt to discover where the murder has taken place, by whom,…