What Are Those Green Things on the Roads? (City of Ferndale Press Release, Oct. 7, 2015) You may have noticed some new additions to Hilton and E. Nine Mile Roads: narrow, right-side lanes with bright green patches. These are called buffered bike lanes, and the green markers indicate potential conflict areas between vehicles and bicycles.…
Huntington Woods Health Fair and Expo Oct. 21 (EVENT page) Huntington Woods Health Fair and Expo Oct. 21 Join Us for a Health Fair and Expo The Health Fair will take place Wednesday, October 21st from 10 a.m. – noon at the Recreation Center (26325 Scotia Rd, Huntington Woods, MI 48070). Representatives will provide free…
Ferndale Youth Assistance Bowl-A-Thon Oct. 18 (EVENT page) Sunday, October 18 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm Luxury Lanes 600 E Nine, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 Join us at this year’s Bowl-A-Thon and help support all of the wonderful programs Ferndale Youth Assistance provides for children and families in the Ferndale School District! At a new reduced cost…
Man with Fox 2 Tattoo Says Dumping Not an FHC Issue (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2015) Graham Emerson is no stranger to being on the news. In fact, he loves FOX 2 so much that he has their logo tattooed on his arm. “I’ve been on a few times. My friends really get a…
Health Fair and Flu Shots in Pleasant Ridge Oct. 8 (EVENT page) Health Fair & Flu Shots Thursday, October 8 1:00 pm- 5:00pm Community Center Walgreen’s will be on-site to offer Flu, Shingles & Pneumonia Shots. This event is designed for the WHOLE family. Most insurance overage is accepted, including Medicare Part B, Blue Cross, HAP…
Oak Park Offering Facade Improvement Grants for Businesses (City of Oak Park Press Release, Oct. 3, 2015) Do You Qualify for the Facade Improvement Program? Making our storefronts more appealing is part of the City’s overall economic development strategy. Thank you to Robert Mirek, owner of LM Studio located on West 9 Mile Road, for being the first…
Ferndale Housing Commission Records Found Dumped in Detroit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2015) UPDATE: Upon speaking with the resident and viewing the documents it is clear that the dumping was of someone’s personal records. The records were were communications from Ferndale Housing Commission to a a tenant of the program. The records also included…
Ferndale Schools Auctioning Items Online Oct. 6 (EVENT page) Ferndale Schools has contracted with Biddergy.com to sell surplus assets on Tuesday October 6th! The auction will consist of school furniture, computers, electronics, sporting goods, maintenance items, supplies, and much more! This is a great opportunity to bid on gently used items especially the early childcare…
Berkley Rotary Pancake Breakfast Nov. 7 (EVENT page) Berkley Rotary’s Annual Pancake Day Fund Raiser will be Saturday, November 7, 2015, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm. Mark your calendars now! For the second year, we will be hosting our event at Berkley High School, 2325 Catalpa in Berkley, just east of Coolidge. Please join us!…
Rochester Hills Candidate Forum (video) (compiled, Oct. 2, 2015) The League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum for people running for office in Rochester Hills. The forum had candidates for two open at-large seats and one open seat for District 3, which is roughly the area from Avon Rd to South Blvd and Rochester…
Sewing Group at Ferndale Library Oct. 17 (EVENT page) Sewing Group October 17 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm |Recurring Event (See all) 3rd Saturday of each month – Sew with others – Get help – Share ideas Have fun! + Google Calendar+ iCal Export Details Date: October 17 Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm…
October Business Classes from Oakland County The Oakland County’s One Stop Shop Business Center is getting ready for another business month with their October workshops. Start-up entrepreneurs and business professionals can succeed with help from other professionals and experts. Register today for one, or all, of the workshops and get your business on the right track.…
Ferndale: Art Classes at Arcade Underground in October (Event Listings Page – submitted by Arcade Underground) OCTOBER 2015 classes at ARCADE underground – 195 W. 9 Mile, Ste. B-1, downtown Ferndale Bio. Alan Watson, BFA. U of Wichita, Artist in residence at Pioneer Studios, Detroit, Gallery Assistant, ARCADE underground, Ferndale. Taught several years at Paint…
Woman Found Dead Among Menagerie of Animals in Waterford Home (Waterford Police Report, Oct. 2, 2015) On October 1, 2015 at approximately 5:30pm, Waterford Officers responded to the 5000 block of Ridge Top Drive for a deceased person. Arriving Officers located a 47 year old female from Clarkston, deceased inside the residence surrounded by numerous…
Oct. 15 is Global Hand Washing Day (Centers for Disease Control Press Release) Global Handwashing Day is a way to support a global and local culture of hand washing with soap, shine a spotlight on the state of hand washing in each country, and raise awareness about the benefits of hand washing with soap.1 Since…
Pleasant Ridge Mom to Mom Sale Oct. 10 (EVENT page) MOM to MOM SALE Saturday October 10 9:00am-1:00pm Pleasant Ridge Community Vendor Tables Available TABLE RENTAL: $20 per table/$35 for two tables Contact Shawnie Stamper for table availability and rental information. Call: 248-541-2902 or email: sstamper@cityofpleasantridge.org. A pre sale for Mom2Mom table renters will be from 8:30-9:00 a.m.…
Oak Park Congregation T’chiyah Hosting Coming Out Day Event Oct. 9 (Event Listings Page – submitted by Peter Cooper) Congregation T’chiyah (Jewish Reconstructionist, of Oak Park) will host a special Shabbat service commemorating National Coming Out Day and the historic Supreme court ruling on Marriage Equality. Friday, October 9, 2015, beginning a 6:30 PM. A…
Cranbrook Bats in Pleasant Ridge Oct. 5 (EVENT page) Monday, October 5, 2015 7-8PM @ Pleasant Ridge Community Center Enjoy the evening with “Creatures of the Night” Explore the fascinating world of nocturnal animals and learn about their adaptations for living at night. See live night creatures including bats, flying squirrels, owls, sugar gliders, and a…
Local Org Love: Cub Scout Pack 1307 (Guest View by Kelly Eldred and Kristy Schlak, Oct. 1, 2015) In Hazel Park, there is a group of boys who meet once a week to participate in activities that build character, teach life skills, discuss environmental awareness, practice teamwork and instill outdoor skills. These are Cub Scouts.…
Michigan Laws Pertaining to Bicyclists (John Lindenmayer, Executive Director League of Michigan Bicyclists, Oct 1, 2015) The following is a summary of the Michigan Compiled Law (MCL), Motor Vehicle Code (MVC) and Administrative Rules pertaining to bicyclists. Local ordinances may not supersede the MVC, MCL or Administrative Rules unless explicitly specified in statute. For more…