Explore: A Place to Feed Baby Bears in Michigan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 16, 2017) Newberry, MI – Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to many interesting tourist places, including Oswald’s Bear Ranch in Newberry where people can have their picture taken feeding a baby bear. There are over 40 bears in the ranch, many of…
Ferndale Community Concert Band Concert Oct. 22 Ferndale, MI- Join the Ferndale Community Concert Band for the kickoff to the 2017-2018 season! Ferndale High School Auditorium. Doors open at 2:30, performance at 3pm. More info: http://www.fcconcertband.org/ ****** Thank you to White Castle for sponsoring the Bold Move Event Page! Order sliders online, or search for…
Madison Heights Youth Assistance Beats and Heats Bowl-a-Thon Oct. 28 Madison Heights, MI – Madison Heights firefighters and police will be on hand for the Beats and Heats Bowl-a-Thon to benefit Madison Heights Youth Assistance on Oct. 28, 2017. Join in the fun. $25 per person includes two games of bowling, shoes, food and soda.…
Michigan Alliance of TimeBanks Auction Event Oct. 14 Bloomfield Hills, MI – Bid to Build our Communities Silent and Live Auction Please join us for our 3rd Silent and Live auction. Food, music, raffles, with exciting auction items including trips to Africa, Ireland, Disneyworld, beaches and casino packages, tickets to a variety of cultural and…
HollyDay Schedule of Events Saturday, September 16th , 2017 CRAPO PARK 9am 5k Color Run hosted by the Holly Area Community Coalition (must pre-register before the race) 1pm – 4pm Community Play Day events; free family fun! 1pm AirMed1 Helicopter Landing and demonstration (weather-permitting) 2pm Free Hot Dogs (while supplies last) sponsored by Villagers, Holly…
Nature Makerspace Experience at Heritage Park Sept. 27 Farmington Hills, MI – Head to the Farmington Hills Nature Center for the “Nature Makerspace Experience” and find out why the Makerspace Movement is making waves in education. Experience how the Nature Center is becoming a hub for young scientists and engineers to dream, plan, invent, and…
Oakland County Farmers Market’s Community Garage Sale Sept. 24 Waterford, MI – EVENT NAME: Community Garage Sale WHAT: Oakland County Farmers Market will hold a Community Garage Sale offering many great finds under one roof. WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 24 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road,…
Friends of Franklin Library Oktoberfest Oct. 6 Franklin, MI – Come to the Franklin Public Library Oct. 6 from 6-9pm for the first annual Oktoberfest! Tickets are $35 before 9/18/2017 and $40 after. Tickets are available at the Franklin Lirbrary 32455 Franklin Road, Franklin Mi 48025. http://www.franklin.lib.mi.us/ ****** Thank you to White Castle for sponsoring…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…
Oak Park Pride Shows in Water Tower Repainting (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 11, 2017) Oak Park, MI – Oak Park’s water tower used to be painted a nondescript blue that often seemed to blend in with the sky behind it. Not anymore. Now visitors and residents can see the Oak Park pride as the city’s…
Regional Transportation Plan Public Input Meeting Sept. 26 Waterford, MI – SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, is seeking input from Southeast Michigan residents to aid development of the region’s long-range transportation plan. SEMCOG will build on its technical analysis of transportation needs by asking anyone who lives, works, recreates, or travels in Southeast Michigan…
Learn How to Prepare Taxes as a Small Business Owner at Ferndale Library, Oct 10 FERNDALE, MI – Lots of folks dream of starting their own business one day, but the hardest part can really come after they’ve achieved that dream–and that’s next year’s tax return! Filing taxes as a newly-established small business owner can…
Great Lakes Bat Festival Sept. 23 Detroit, MI – September 23, 2017 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Michigan Science Center 5020 John R Street Detroit, MI 48202 FREE EVENT! THE ORIGINAL BAT FESTIVAL! This annual festival celebrates the unique role of bats in the Great Lakes ecosystem, and works to dispel the myths surrounding these…
Oakland County Youth Assistance Mentor Training Sept. 23 Waterford, MI – A little of your time can make a big difference. As a Mentors Plus volunteer, only a few hours of your time each month, will help a young person in your community. Be a positive adult role model for someone 5 to 16 years…
Caregivers Expo in Novi Oct. 14 Novi, MI – “If you’re caring for an aging or disabled parent or loved one, join us at the 18th Annual Solutions for Family Caregivers Expo on Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 9 am to 2 pm, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Enjoy FREE admission and parking,…
Ducks Unlimited S. Oakland 30th Annual Banquet & Fundraiser Oct. 19 in Madison Heights Madison Heights, MI – Thursday, October 19, 2017 Time & Location 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Doors Open at 5:30 PM, Cocktails at 6:00 PM Club Venetian, 29310 John R. Road Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071 View on Map Ticket Information Available…
Fenton/Holly/Linden Ducks Unlimited Banquet Sept 28 Fenton, MI – Thursday, September 28, 2017 Time & Location 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Doors open at 6 pm St. Johns Activity Center, 610 N. Adelaide Street Fenton, Michigan, 48430 View on Map Ticket Information Available Now Buy Tickets Online ticket sales end on 9/27/2017. Buy now, only…
Madison Hts. Meet the Candidates & Test New Voting Machines Sept. 13 Madison Heights, MI – Meet the Candidates and Demonstration of New Voting Machines Hosted by The Madison Heights Community Round Table Wednesday, September 13, 2017 6:00 to 7:00 pm – Demonstration of new voting machines with an opportunity to try them out 7:00…
Fairies, Snakes, Kilts, Ballads & More Make Irish Fest a Success (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 9, 2017) Berkley, MI – Through the crowds of green-clad visitors to Downtown Berkley, weaved the little girls of the Sterling Civic Theatre dressed like glittery fairies, and the kilted men of the Shrine Highlanders playing their bagpipes and drums. …
Birmingham Bicentennial Committee Seeks Public Survey Input (City of Birmingham, Sept. 7, 2017) BIRMINGHAM, MI, September 7, 2017 – A special committee of the Birmingham Museum Board is looking for public input regarding an important event coming December 1, 2018 – Birmingham’s 200th birthday. It will be the bicentennial of the first purchase of government…