Coloring for Adults at Ferndale Library Dec. 6 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – One of the Ferndale Library’s most popular programs is its seasonal Coloring For Adults drop-in events. On Dec. 6 adults ages 18+ are welcome to join us for calming, creativity-boosting coloring activities in our community room. We’ll have coloring pages, colored pencils,…
Author E. Lockhart Visits Birmingham Dec. 7 (EVENT page) BIRMINGHAM, MI– Hear bestselling young adult author E. Lockhart speak at The Community House on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. E. Lockhart, the pen name of Emily Jenkins, is the author of popular books for children and teens, including We Were Liars, The Disreputable History…
Oakland University Football Club Bowling Fundraiser Nov. 27 (EVENT page) Rochester Hills, MI- Oakland University Football Club Bowlign Fundraiser Nov. 27. $10 per person 11:30am – 1:30 pm Classic Lanes 2145 Avon Industrial, Rochester Hills, MI The team has had an undefeated season and has one more game to play on Dec. 3 in West…
Help Keep Kids Safe at Parade by Volunteering for Elf Security Brigade Dec. 3 (Pontiac DBA, Nov. 23, 2016) Pontiac, MI – The Pontiac Downtown Business Association and Holiday Extravaganza committee would like to ask if you can volunteer to support the parade on Saturday, December 3. Our role as part of the Holiday Extravaganza…
Better Pontiac Having First Annual Dinner Dec. 8 (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – Better Pontiac Community Development Corporation is proud to present its first annual holiday fundraiser. The event, scheduled for Thursday, December 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., will be held at one of the city’s many new small businesses, Exferimentation Brewery, located…
Jazz comes to Berkley First on December 2 (EVENT page) Berkley, MI – The Phillip J. Hale Trio will put on a free jazz concert on Friday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will take place at the Berkley First United Methodist Church at 2820 Twelve Mile in downtown Berkley. The Berkley Public Library…
Holiday Splendor: Trains & Trees at Cranbrook House Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Bloomfield Hills, MI – Discover the magic of the season as you explore Cranbrook House, decorated with one-of- a-kind classic and contemporary trees and trains that are sure to inspire. Shop our gift shop for Cranbrook mementos and other items perfect for gifts…
Ferndale Love March Draws Over 1,200 People (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Speaking to a crowd of over 1,200 people, Ferndale Senior Sidnie Jackson’s voice was strong and confident as she encouraged those at the Ferndale Love March to remain connected and help support each other even after Sunday’s show…
Royal Oak Holiday Magic Parade Delights Crowds (Ron Arnold, Nov. 21, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – A holiday tradition continued Sunday as people lined Washington in Downtown Royal Oak for the annual Holiday Magic Parade. This year’s event included performances from the Royal Oak High School Marching Band and the Ferndale High School Marching Band. …
Oak Park Gift-O- Rama Nov. 26 (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Oak Park Holiday Gift-O-Rama Saturday Nov. 26, 2016 10 am to 6pm Oakl Park Recreation 14300 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI 48237 ****** For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want to be on our email list? Go to http://eepurl.com/bv-2vr. Want to…
Holiday Shows at Go Comedy! in Ferndale (FERNDALE MI) This season, Go Comedy! is turning the holidays upside down with its 8th annual holiday revue, Manger Things and featuring a new installment of its “best-of” holiday sketch comedy revue Naughty Or Nice. Tickets for all Go Comedy! shows ($5-$18) are available now online at www.gocomedy.net and…
Ferndale Breakfast with Santa Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Bring your little ones out to the Kulick Community Center to enjoy a hot breakfast and meet with the big guy in the red suit. $8 kids up to age 12, $4 adults and teens. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 from 8am to 10am. Kulick…
Ferndale Holiday Showplace Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Holiday Showplace Arts and Crafts Fair is Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9am to 3pm at the Gerry Kulick Community Center at 1201 Livernois. Admission is $1. For information on renting exhibit space call (248) 544-6767 ****** For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/…
Sabra Hummus Recalled (FDA, Nov. 20, 2016) Colonial Heights, VA – Sabra Dipping Co., LLC is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products made prior to November 8, 2016 due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished product. The recall includes the products listed below; these…
Ferndale Council Approves Demolishing E. Hazelhurst Home (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – “I think this is the beginning house of many,” said Ferndale Mayor Pro Tem Melanie Piana as City Council discussed the fate of 465 E. Hazelhurst. Officials approved a $50,842.00 bid Monday night to tear down the home and…
Southfield Welcomes 37 New US Citizens with Naturalization Ceremony (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 19, 2016) Southfield, MI – Southfield City Council President Myron Frasier stood before 37 people about to take the oath to become US Citizens Friday, and welcomed them. “One of Southfield’s key messages is ‘a place for everyone.’ It is this…
Birmingham Tree Lighting in Shain Park Nov. 23 (EVENT page) Birmingham, MI – Get in the Christmas spirit as we light up the town at the Birmingham Tree Lighting event on Wednesday, November 23 at 6 p.m. in Shain Park. On the eve of Thanksgiving, the community will come together with Santa and Birmingham’s Mayor…
Holiday Extravaganza Parade and Festival in Pontiac Dec 3 (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – There will be over 100 of your favorite costume characters handing out FREE hugs, beautiful professional floats from The Parade Company, professional balloons, marching bands, fire trucks and choreographed dancers all joining together to bring you a memorable parade. The parade…
Ferndale Chamber Gives 2016 Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Set in the beautiful gathering space inside Rust Belt Market, the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce gave out their 2016 awards last week. Pops for Italian, the newest creation by Kramer Restaurant Group, won for the New Business of the Year.…
Communities Share Ideas for Surviving Infrastructure Projects (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2016) Waterford, MI – Sometimes communities put a lot of planning into projects – like parking decks and road improvements – but forget that as these projects start, there are needs of the residents and businesses in the area that are impacted by…