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…
Berkley Announces Next Steps in Flooding Discussions (City of Berkley, Sept. 13, 2018) Berkley, MI – The City of Berkley released the following press release on Wednesday, Sept. 13 in regard to recent flooding of basements: “On September 7, the Berkley City Council, Water Resource Commissioner Jim Nash, and city and county staff met with…
2017 Candidate Interview: Rochester Hills Councilperson Kevin Brown (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13 2017) Rochester Hills, MI – Rochester Hills City Councilperson Kevin Brown is seeking re-election on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot. Also on the ballot is challenger Jenny McCardell. Councilperson Brown has a degree in electrical engineering from Michigan State and a…
2017 Candidate Interview: Kim Gibbs for Royal Oak City Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Kim Gibbs is one of five people running for three seats on the Royal Oak City Commission. On the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot he will be on the ballot with incumbents Sharlan Douglas and David…
Sign Gets to Root of Ferndale’s Love of Trees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 12, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A piece of paper hung for about a week on a large oak tree in front of the empty Wilson School Building in Ferndale with signatures from people who do not want to see the tree cut…
Ferndale Couple’s Cats Break Two World Records (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – The cat is out of the bag and a Ferndale couple could not be more proud that not one, but two, of their beloved pets have officially broken world records. Lauren and Will Powers first met because of their…
Former Madison Heights Mayor Ed Swanson Dead at 87 (City of Madison Heights, September 11, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – It is with deep regret, sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of former Mayor Edward Swanson at the age of 87. Edward C. Swanson was first elected as the Mayor of the…
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…
2017 Candidate Interview: Farmington Mayor Bill Galvin (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 11, 2017) Farmington, MI – Farmington Mayor Bill Galvin is running for re-election to the City Council. In Farmington all candidates run as Council members and then the Mayor is selected by Council at the beginning of the term. There are five candidates for…
Farmington Hills Police Searching for Teen Missing from Group Home (Farmington Hills Police, Sept.11, 2017) UPDATE – The Farmington Hills Police Department reports that Voluntary Missing Person Tymere Nasir Little has been found safe. Mr. Little was found in Lincoln Park. The Police Department thanks the public and the media for their help. Farmington Hills,…
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…