Julie’s Motor City Songbirds Festival in Ferndale Sept. 30 Ferndale, MI – Help us continue the tradition as we celebrate the life and work of our dear friend, Julie Pevos Sias. Following Julie’s lead, former and new Songbirds come together to raise funds for good causes and honor the power of women in music. Gather…
2017 Candidate Interview: Lathrup Village Councilperson Ian Ferguson (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 19, 2017) Lathrup Village, MI – Lathrup Village Councilperson Ian Ferguson is seeking re-election on Nov. 7, 2017. There are five candidates running for three seats. Also on the ballot are Frank M. Brock, Bruce Kantor, Marcus Raudszus and Salee R. Siddiqi. Councilperson…
Farmington Considers Three Options for Courthouse Property (Farmington Voice, Sept. 19, 2017) Farmington, MI – A 3.8 acre property on 10 Mile Road west of Raphael could one day be the site of new homes, according to Farmington Voice. Officials heard from three developers on Monday about options for the space – each one with…
Novi Recreation Offers Fall Fitness Classes (City of Novi, Sept. 19, 2017) NOVI, MI – The City of Novi offers group fitness classes designed to make muscles stronger, increase cardiovascular strength and bone density, and improve balance and flexibility. If you are looking to increase your overall fitness consider participating in new fitness classes such…
Holly Day Celebrates Community Spirit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2017) Holly, MI – Sunshine filled the sky and smiles filled the faces of people in Holly on Saturday as the community came together to celebrate HollyDay. The event was a spin-off of the formerly thriving Carry Nation Festival and the Village’s sesquicentennial in 2015.…
Train Crossing Construction Preparing for Quiet Zones in Ferndale (City of Ferndale, Sept. 18, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Work on Ferndale’s railroad crossings/intersections began last week as part of the City’s move toward rail traffic Quiet Zones. The railroad track intersections on both Cambourne and Woodward Heights closed Tuesday, with work on E. Nine Mile…
2017 Candidate Interview: Royal Oak Mayor Mike Fournier (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Mayor Michael “Mike” Fournier was appointed from the Commission to the Mayor’s Seat earlier this year when former Mayor Jim Ellison left to serve as State Representative. Now Fournier is up for election as Mayor,…
2017 Candidate Interview: Mike Skinner for Royal Oak Mayor (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Mike D. Skinner is running for Royal Oak Mayor against incumbent Michael Fournier on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot. Skinner has lived in Royal Oak his whole life and has had several business ventures including a…
Como’s Appeal Hearing Set for Sept. 20 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 18, 2017) Ferndale, MI – After receiving notice from the Oakland County Health Division on Aug 22 that their food service license was suspended, patrons continue to dine at Como’s Restaurant in Ferndale pending an appeal hearing. That hearing is scheduled for Sept. 20…
Funky Ferndale Art Fair Sept. 22-24 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Funky Ferndale Art Fair September 22-24, 2017 Friday 3-7 • Saturday 10-7 • Sunday 11-6 120 juried artists • 9 Mile at Woodward Twice as funky as the average fine art fair More info: http://www.funkyferndaleartfair.com/ ****** Thank you to White Castle for sponsoring…
2017 Candidate Interview: Bruce Kantor for Lathrup Village City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 17, 2017) Lathrup Village, MI – Bruce Kantor is one of five candidates running for three seats on the Lathrup Village City Council Nov. 7. Also on the ballot are Frank M. Brock, Ian A. Ferguson, Marcus Raudszus, and Saleem R.…
2017 Candidate Interview: Paula Millan for Clawson City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 17, 2017) Clawson, MI – Paula Millan is one of five candidates running for two seats on the Clawson City Council. Also on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot are Matthew Ball, Kyle Bird, Jim Horton and Susan Moffitt. Millan has done municipal…
2017 Candidate Interview: Novi City Councilperson Andrew Mutch (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 17, 2017) Novi, MI – Novi City Councilperson Andrew Mutch is running for re-election on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot. There are three seats available and seven candidates. Mutch is joined in the race by Kelly A. Breen, Brian G. Burke, Cindy Gronachan,…
2017 Candidate Interview: Sara Habbo for Southfield City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 17, 2017) Southfield, MI – Sara Habbo is one of eight people running for four seats on Southfield City Council. The top three vote getters will earn a four-year term, while the fourth highest will fill a two-year partial term seat. Habbo…
2017 Candidate Interview: Mark Gunn for Troy City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 17, 2017) Troy, MI – Mark Gunn is one of seven candidates running for three seats for the Troy City Council. Also on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot are Kumar Giri, David Hamilton, Ellen Hodorek, Paul McCown, Edward Pennington and Sunil Silvaraman.…
Oak Park Autumn Fest Sept. 24, 2017 Oak Park, MI – Come to Oak Park Autumn Fest on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 1-4pm at City Hall. There will be public safety demonstrations, trucks and more from the Public Works Department, games, petting farm, pumpkin patch, entertainment, upcycling junk art, Rigamajig demonstration, imagination cubes and more!…
Huntington Woods Library Book Sale Oct. 7 Huntington Woods, MI – Huntington Woods Library Book Sale 26415 Scotia Rd., Huntington Woods Saturday October 7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Bargains abound at this sale, all hardcover, trade fiction and nonfiction $1 each, mass market paperbacks 50 cents each or 3/$1, children’s books 50 cents, cd’s 50 cents.…
Ferndale Chamber Fall Euchre Game Night Oct. 13 Ferndale, MI – Come support the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce and play some Euchre. Friday, Oct. 13 from 6-10pm at Ferndale Elks 22856 Woodward, Ferndale, MI 48220. Even if you don’t play, still come join in the fun! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/732979893555485 Cash Prizes to 1st &…
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…