Royal Oak: Black Lives Matter Presentation to Gray Panthers Nov. 21 (EVENT page) Nov 21 10 a.m. BLACK LIVES MATTER – BLACK LIBERATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY Dennis Black, an activist with the Coalition for Black Struggle, will speak on Black Lives Matter and much more at the monthly meeting of Gray Panthers of…
Historical Preservation Themed Planners Gathering, In a Calf Barn Setting Dec. 4 (EVENT page, via Oakland County Blog) As a 2015 Barn of the Year, designated as such by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network, the 1927 Calf Barn at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm offers much to consider for those with an…
Groups Collecting Clothes for Homeless Vets: Hazel Park, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Pontiac & Waterford November 13, 2015 This holiday season, the Ferndale Elks, Hazel Park Eagles, and Detroit Tough gym are partnering up to collect new or gently used clothing and blankets to be distributed among the nearly 2,000 homeless veterans in the Detroit area.…
Berkley Hometown Holidays Dec. 5 (EVENT page) The Berkley Downtown Development Authority invites the region to gather for our annual Hometown Holidays on Dec. 5 from 1:00pm. to 8:00 pm on the streets of Downtown Berkley. Step back in time with vintage trolley rides, carolers, a petting zoo, community art project, treats, and deals from…
FREE Ladies Night Out at Blumz in Ferndale Nov. 20 (EVENT page) Blumz by JRDesigns will once again be hosting their annual Fun, Festive, and FREE Ladies Night Out at their Ferndale store (503 E. Nine Mile Rd.) on November 20th, 2015. The event will feature over 20 local vendors selling their handmade items…
JCC Book Club: Judy Blume’s “In the Unlikely Event” Dec. 9 (EVENT page) The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit’s Henry & Delia Meyers Library and Media Center will hold its next book club, focusing on Judy Blume’s “In the Unlikely Event,” at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 9. The book tells the story of a…
Something Fishy in Ferndale: Coy Koi and Rescued Goldfish (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 15, 2015) It isn’t just puppies and kitties that get love in Ferndale, people care for the fishes too. A rescue effort is under way to save a group of fish that have called the pond in the Ferndale High School courtyard…
Local Org. Love: Acting Out Kids Community Theatre (Nicole Siwak, Nov. 15, 2015) Acting Out Kids Community Theatre is a youth theatre in Clawson. It is unique because it was created by kids, Madison Siwak and Max Siwak, and is led by kids (with adult supervision and guidance). We offer productions, movies, acting classes, professional…
Local Music Love: Analog Lights Illuminated Ferndale (Catlistening, Nov. 15, 2015) During my bike ride home after his show, under the stars in the stiff northwesterly wind, the prelude to a coming winter, I was awakened to the connection between the cool spectrum of the weather and the music I had just heard coming out…
Local Poetry Love: Munch Crunch (Alex Eggerston, Nov. 15, 2015) Munch Crunch Someone’s having lunch. Boy, I have none, and her’s looks like a good one. Maybe if I took one bite, she won’t notice, there’ll be no fight. Mmmmmm. Munch Crunch Now look who’s having lunch. Do you have poetry you want to…
Local Lawyer Love: How to Change Your Name in Michigan (Erica Moise, Nov. 15, 2015) I’ve been getting quite a few requests for information regarding how to legally change your name. If you don’t want to hire a lawyer, and you want to do it yourself, I’ve decided to publish the outlined process for…
Things Most People Get Wrong About Trees (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 15, 2015) Trees. Everyone has them or lives near them. Yet there are many mistakes people make in their care. Pleasant Ridge residents were recently treated to a seminar on trees that can help people in any community understand the nature of these beautiful,…
Oak Park Seeks Input for Master Plan, Meeting Nov. 18 (EVENT page) Your input is important. We rely on your insight, your ideas and your preferences when we make plans for the future of Oak Park. That’s why we strongly urge you to take a moment from your busy schedule to answer a few…
Native Landscaping Presentation in Royal Oak Nov. 18 (EVENT page) Native Landscaping Presentation in Royal Oak Nov. 18 Wed, Nov. 18, 7pm, Royal Oak Senior Center 3500 Marais Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Have you thought about landscaping your home or business with native plants? The environmental benefits are considerable, and you’ll likely save money.…
Ferndale Past & Present Talk by Kurt Metzger Dec. 9 (EVENT page) Ferndale Past & Present Talk by Kurt Metzger Dec. 9 Ferndale City Hall Wed., Dec. 9 from 6:45pm to 9pm. Join us for a fascinating look at Ferndale’s racial roots. Renowned demographer and Mayor of Pleasant Ridge Kurt Metzger leads us through…
Berkley/H.W. Youth Assistance Snowman Shuffle 5k & Fun Run Dec. 5 (EVENT page) Berkley/Huntington Woods Youth Assistance is holding their first ever Snowman Shuffle 5K & Family Fun Run on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Hurley Field in Berkley, Michigan. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to attend the event which is…
Exotic Sweets: Evening of Silent Film and Music in Hazel Park Nov. 28 (EVENT page) Exotic Sweets: Evening of Silent Film and Music in Hazel Park Nov. 28 Alkali Flats Production Presents: Exotic Sweets, An evening of silent film with music by Clay and the Hostages, Herse for Hire, Metempsychosis, and X-13 with live art…
Competition Down to Five in Great Artist Contest Oakland County Press Release, Nov. 13, 2015) Five artists – including one returnee from 2014 – will vie for the top spot in the 2015 MI Great Artist online competition and a share of more than $16,000 in cash and prizes. Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson…
Pontiac: Video Shows Man Wanted for Robbery and Attempted Murder (Graphic Language & Actions) (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Nov. 13, 2015) Occurred on 11-11-15 INCIDENT: 11:12 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Armed Robbery & Attempt Murder- #15-184611 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 400 block of North Perry (Bob and Elmer’s Bar aka B&E’s Bar)…
Holly Truck Driver Dead After Crashing into Construction Vehicle on I275 (Michigan State Police, Nov.13, 2015) Fatal Traffic Crash: On November 12, 2015 at approximately 2 00 PM troopers were dispatched to I 275 southbound just south of Michigan Avenue in Canton Township for a fatal crash. Upon arrival troopers determined that a semi tanker…