Ferndale Schools Starts off Second Year of New Administration (C. Proxmire, Aug. 23, 2015) A new school year begins in the Ferndale School District, with the community swimming strongly forward in the midst of Superintendent Blake Prewitt’s second wave. Prewitt came on last year after former Superintendent Gary Meier left the district in the middle…
Interview: Dan Martin, Candidate for Ferndale City Council Re-election (video) (C. Proxmire, Sept. 2, 2015) Incumbent City Councilperson (and current Mayor Pro Tem) Dan Martin is seeking re-election to the Ferndale City Council. If re-elected this will be Martin’s third term. Martin is one of three candidates running for two seats. Raylon Leaks-May and William…
Gilda’s Family Walk & Run September 19 (event listing) Join us for the 22nd Annual Gilda’s Family Walk & Run – September 19, 2015 at Royal Oak High School. The event features a beautiful 5K walk & run through Royal Oak that will have a special stop along the way – Gilda’s Club. Last year…
Hazel Park Fire Prevention Open House Oct 11 (event listing) Hazel Park Fire Prevention Week Open House is Sunday, Oct 11th from 10am to 1pm. See flier below for details:
Community Forum about Baldwin Library Renovation Sept. 9 The Baldwin Public Library is planning an interior renovation of the Adult Services section of the building. A Community Forum about this project will take place on Wednesday, September 9, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Jeanne Lloyd Room on the second floor of the Library.…
Michael Giromini Named Royal Oak High School Principal (Royal Oak Schools Press Release, Sept. 2, 2015) ROYAL OAK, MI. – The Royal Oak Board of Education unanimously approved hiring Michael Giromini as the principal of Royal Oak High School (ROHS) at its meeting Tuesday, September 1. While Mr. Giromini has been in the district this…
Ferndale: LGBT Parent Support Group Sept. 20 Sunday, September 20 at 4:00pm – 5:30pm Nature’s Playhouse 318 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, Michigan 48220 www.naturesplayhouse.com LGBT Parenting Support Group meetup The purpose of the group is for LGBT families to have a monthly opportunity to get together to get to know one another and to…
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in Rochester Hills (event listing) The Rochester Hills Fire Department will hold a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at its headquarters at 1111 Horizon Court on September 11th at 8:30 am. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by September 9th either by email or by calling 248.656.4720. Armed Services, Fire,…
Birmingham City Commission Candidate Forum Oct. 6 (event listing) Tuesday, October 6, 2015 7:00 PM Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 City of Birmingham: City Commissioner. Coordinator: Judy Bateman The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. They regularly…
Berkley City Council Candidate Forum Oct. 13 (event listing) Tuesday, October 13, 2015 7:00 PM Berkley City Hall 3338 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 City of Berkley: City Council. Coordinator: Judy Bateman A complete list of forums can be found on their website at http://lwvoa.org/candidate_forums.html. The League of Women Voters also publishes a voter guide…
Do Unto Otters Author at Ferndale Library Sept. 17 (Kelly Bennett, Ferndale Area District Library) The Ferndale Area District Library is pleased to announce our special program for toddlers and children during the 2015 Michigan Reads! program. Michigan Reads! is an annual early literacy program centered around one featured book and this year it’s…
Farmington Voices Storytelling Event to Benefit Local Charities Sept. 30 (event listing) For almost a year, Farmington Voice has brought you stories about the people, events, and activities that make the communities of Farmington and Farmington Hills great places to live. On September 30, we’re turning the tables, with an event that allows some of our…
Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo Sept. 13 (event listing) Lace Up Your Running Shoes! Join thousands of runners and walkers as they lace up their running shoes for the annual Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo, sponsored by Ford, on Sunday, September 13, 2015! The event includes 5K and 10K runs, the Too…
Rochester Rotary Among Groups Hoping to Recruit OU Students (Rochester Rotary, Sept. 2, 2015) Rochester Rotary, a member club of Rotary International, a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service and encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, invites college students ages 18-30 from Oakland University (OU) to join Rotaract, Rotary…
Bloomfield Hills City Commissioner Candidate Forum Sept. 29 (event listing) Tuesday, September 29, 2015 6:30 PM Bloomfield Hills City Hall 45 E. Long Lake Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 City of Bloomfield Hills: City Commissioner. Coordinator: Judy Bateman The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of…
Art Opening Shares the Good Work of Paint a Miracle Program (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2015 ed.) Keith Holder was a painter and a guitar player before a stroke in 2007 took away his ability to use his right hand and left him reliant upon a wheelchair to get around. The loss could have…
Local Music Love by Jeff Milo: Fest Guide – Hamtramck Labor Day Fest / Arts Beats & Eats / Dally In The Alley (Jeff Milo, Sept. 1, 2015) You should ever take this music scene for granted… Rarely will you be found wanting for an exceptional EVENT when it comes to live music around southeast…
Local Food Love: Reader Review Casa Real, Madison Heights (Guest View by Holly Kirshman, Sept.1, 2015) I just got done visiting Casa Real on Dequindre between 13 and 14 Mile in Madison Heights. They have recently opened where Juan’s use to be. It’s absolutely festive inside! They always have specials on the board when you…
Poem: For Nostalgia’s Sake (Poetry by Vickie Brent-Touray, Sept. 1, 2015 ed) On Friday, January 12th, 8:30 A.M., 4TH FLOOR MATERNITY WARD, RM 418, bed B, Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, to Joyce Marie — while Silas Brent played his last hand of Bid Whist— a hazelnut colored bundle of vehement lungs heralded her own arrival, and Just…
Local Magic Love: Success is a Journey, Not a Destination! (Jacki Smith, Coventry Creations and Candle Wick Shop, Sept. 1, 2015) What does success mean to you? Success, in financial terms, is such an American concept. It’s what our country was founded on – the right to come here, free of societal class restriction and…