Polish American Numismatic Society Hosting Coin Show Aug. 30 in Troy Sunday, August 30, 2015 – Open to Public from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Dealer Set-up Opens 8:00 AM One-Way Traffic Out Starts at 3:30 PM American Polish Cultural Center – Dequindre Road Main East Entrance 2975 East Maple Road at Dequindre Road, Troy, Michigan…
Madison Move to Trash Heights: Mom 2 Mom Sale Aug. 29 (event listing) Mom 2 Mom Sale at Prince of Glory Lutheran Church 1357 W 14 Mile Road in Madison Heights is Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9am to 1pm. This is presented by the Madison Heights/ Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce. For more event listings…
Actress Melissa Gilbert Announces Congressional Run (C. Proxmire, Aug. 10, 2015) Actress Melissa Gilbert, best known for the TV series Little House on the Prairie, has announced that she is running for Congress in Michigan’s 8th District. The District includes Rochester Hills, Clarkston, Lake Orion and Oxford in Oakland County as well as parts of…
Pride in the Park Gives Transgender People a Chance to Share their Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 10, 2015) Transgender people from around Michigan and beyond were welcomed to Ferndale’s Geary Park on Saturday for the Annual Transgender Pride in the Park celebration. In the midst of the community potluck, surrounded by vendor and agency…
Dear Southfield Patron: Video Parody Shows Students Love for Library (SPL Press release, Aug. 10, 2015) The Southfield Public Library made its first ever music video, Dear Southfield Patron! Dear Southfield Patron is based on Meghan Trainor’s song, Dear Future Husband and showcases the staff and library board from the Southfield Library along with students…
Ferndale Police Officer Involved in Crash While Responding to Call (compiled, Aug. 10, 2015) An unnamed female Ferndale police officer was driving west on 9 Mile Road at 1:27am on Sunday when she crossed the intersection of Woodward with lights and sirens on. Her patrol vehicle collided with a Dodge heading north on Woodward Avenue…
Birmingham House Tour Sept. 24
Green Cruise Honors Slow Roll Founder, Celebrates People Power (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug 9, 2015) Two great movements came together Saturday as the Sierra Club presented Detroit Slow Roll founder Jason Hall with the Green Cruiser of the Year Award at the 11th annual Green Cruise in Downtown Ferndale. Hall started the Slow Roll five…
Summerfest Celebrates Oak Park Community (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2015) A beautiful summer weekend doing activities with neighbors. That’s what Oak Park residents and guests got to enjoy at the community’s annual Summerfest. On Saturday children burned off energy running and playing in the bounce houses and aiming for the top of the rock…
Knitters Needed to Yarn Bomb Birmingham (Birmingham Public Arts Board Press Release, Aug. 8, 2015) The Birmingham Public Arts Board is seeking volunteers to participate in its “Birmingham in Stitches” public art yarn bombing project. This project will involve knitting/crocheting large-scale objects for placement onto trees, parking meter posts, light posts, bicycle racks and benches.…
Guest View: How I Spent My Summer Vacation Being Monarch Momma (Alice McKeage, Aug. 8, 2015) Actually just kidding…I am retired, so every day is vacation! I became interested in the plight of the monarchs a number of years ago. My first move was to make sure my lawn feeding each year did not include…
Transgender Woman Found Murdered in Detroit (C. Proxmire, Aug. 8, 2015) A 20 year old transgender woman was found murdered this morning according to a statement by Equality Michigan. The release states: The body of 20-year old Amber Monroe was found murdered in Detroit this morning. Early reports claim that she was shot, but information…
Another Year of Ferndale Pub Crawl Memories Made (Larry Mills, photographer Aug. 8, 2015) The 2015 Ferndale Pub Crawl went smoothly on July 31 with about 500 registered crawlers participating. Groups met at Twist Night Club and headed out to enjoy the nightlife of Downtown Ferndale. Dino’s Lounge, M-Brew, Soho and Secreto were among the…
A Grand New Entrance to Pontiac High Thanks to GM Student Corps (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2015) “These kids are never going to look at their school the same again,” said Lew Elbert, a retired engineer who helped lead a group of ten Pontiac High School students through a summer of hands-on learning…
Man Shoots Self in Face with Gun He Thought was Unloaded (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Aug. 7, 2015) FROM DAY SHIFT: 08-06-2015 THROUGH MIDNIGHT SHIFT: 08-07-2015 INCIDENT: 0639 Hours – City of Pontiac – Accidental Shooting #15-126251 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Ridgemont for a reported shooting victim. Upon arrival Deputies discovered…
Skilled Trades Training Fund Info Sessions Aug. 25 and Sept. 2 (Oakland County Michigan Works event listing) Skilled Trades Training Fund Employer Information Session August 25 from 1:30-3:30 p.m./ Sept. 2 from 9-11 a.m. The Skilled Trades Training Fund provides training for employers to enhance talent, productivity, and retention while increasing the quality of Michigan’s…
Dirty Basement Blues Band at Southfield Library Aug. 19 (event listing) Dirty Basement Blues will perform at the Southfield Public Library on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. General admission is $5 or $3 for Friends of the Southfield Public Library members. There is no charge for children under 12.…
Oakland County International Airport 30th Annual Air Show Aug. 23 (event listing press release 2015) The Oakland County International Airport (OCIA) Open House & Air Show soars to new heights as it marks its 30th year Sunday, Aug. 23. This family-friendly event, which runs 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., will coincide with the grand opening…
Interview: Raylon Leaks-May, Candidate for Ferndale City Council (video) (C. Proxmire, Aug. 6, 2015) After living in Ferndale for 25 years, being an active parent to five children, and serving on the Ferndale Board of Education for over two and a half years, Raylon Leaks-May has decided to run for City Council in the Nov.…
Meet Peyton Meyer of “Girl Meets World” at Oakland Mall Aug. 22 (event listing) PEYTON MEYER “Lucas” on Disney Channel’s “Girl Meets World” SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND 12PM at Center Court MEET & GREET Meet your favorite Disney Channel star, Peyton Meyer, at Oakland Mall. This is a FREE event – no ticket required. Peyton will…