Berkley Rotary Club finds new home at O’Mara’s Restaurant (Berkley Rotary Press Release, June 8, 2014) BERKLEY, MI (May 27, 2014) – After more than 50 years, the Rotary Club of Berkley will have a new home. Starting on Monday, June 2, the Club will meet at O’Mara’s Restaurant in downtown Berkley at the intersection…
Fish Out of Water Film Screening in Ferndale June 29 (video) (Spiritual Life Center in Ferndale, June 8, 2014) Please join us for Free Film, Food and Discussion of the groundbreaking documentary “Fish out of Water,” an End to the Biblical Shaming of LGBTQ people. WHEN: Sunday, June 29, 6pm WHERE: Spiritual Life Center Michigan…
Cutting Costs with Coupons at Berkley Library June 17 (Berkley Library, June 8, 2014) Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. Jolyn Felten, the author of www.BargainstoBounty.com (a free metro Detroit money-saving resource) will join us to share the best ways to save the most with coupons at area grocery stores through strategic shopping. We’ll also…
Cutting Costs with Coupons at Berkley Library June 17 (Berkley Library, June 8, 2014) Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. Jolyn Felten, the author of www.BargainstoBounty.com (a free metro Detroit money-saving resource) will join us to share the best ways to save the most with coupons at area grocery stores through strategic shopping. We’ll also…
Birmingham Farmers Market Blossoms Every Sunday (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 7, 2014) Blossoming with flowers, farmers, and other vendors, the Birmingham Farmers Market is a Sunday destination spot from May through October. The market is open from 9am to 2pm in Public Parking Lot 6 on the east side of N. Old Woodward (across from…
Birmingham Farmers Market Blossoms Every Sunday (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 7, 2014) Blossoming with flowers, farmers, and other vendors, the Birmingham Farmers Market is a Sunday destination spot from May through October. The market is open from 9am to 2pm in Public Parking Lot 6 on the east side of N. Old Woodward (across from…
Bryan’s Hope Family Fun Day June 8 in Waterford (compiled, June 7, 2014) Bryan’s Hope Family Fun Day takes place June 8 at Hess-Hathaway Park at 825 S. Williams Lake Road in Waterford from 1-5 pm. This is a drug-free, alcohol-free, weapon-free chance for the whole family to enjoy a summer afternoon. Kids are free…
Bryan’s Hope Family Fun Day June 8 in Waterford (compiled, June 7, 2014) Bryan’s Hope Family Fun Day takes place June 8 at Hess-Hathaway Park at 825 S. Williams Lake Road in Waterford from 1-5 pm. This is a drug-free, alcohol-free, weapon-free chance for the whole family to enjoy a summer afternoon. Kids are free…
A Potential Suicide Averted Near Duck Lake (Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, June 7, 2014) FROM DAY SHIFT: 05-29-14 (Editor’s Note: While this incident was over a week ago, we’re reporting it as part of our commitment to understanding and reporting suicides in Oakland County, and the prevention of them) INCIDENT: 13:32 hrs. – Highland Township-…
Six Candidates to be Considered for FPS Superintendent Position (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2014) The process for hiring a new Superintendent for Ferndale Schools is moving along steadily as the Board of Education has sorted through 45 applications and narrowed the field down to six. The six will now be doing public interviews with…
Six Candidates to be Considered for FPS Superintendent Position (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2014) The process for hiring a new Superintendent for Ferndale Schools is moving along steadily as the Board of Education has sorted through 45 applications and narrowed the field down to six. The six will now be doing public interviews with…
Gun Violence in Oakland County Prompts Gun Lock Giveaway in 38 Communities (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 6, 2014) Putting partisan politics aside and collaborating with 38 local agencies, The Oakland County Board of Commissioners organized a fight to reduce gun violence. They unanimously voted to make June 6 Gun Safety Awareness Day. They conducted…
A Survivor Story: Why Michelle Ruth is Ready to Relay on June 14 (Michelle Ruth, Relay for Life Ferndale, June 6, 2014) Below is the story of a survivor. She is taking part in Relay for Life Ferndale, a 24 hour walk to raise money for the American Cancer Society. There is still time to…
FernCare Garage Sale & Recreation Trunk and Treasure Sales June 14 (Kate Baker, June 5, 2014) It’s now officially an annual tradition – the FernCare Garage Sale is back! The big sale in the FernCare parking lot is June 14 from 9am to 4pm. FernCare is located at 459 E 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, Michigan…
FernCare Garage Sale & Recreation Trunk and Treasure Sales June 14 (Kate Baker, June 5, 2014) It’s now officially an annual tradition – the FernCare Garage Sale is back! The big sale in the FernCare parking lot is June 14 from 9am to 4pm. FernCare is located at 459 E 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, Michigan…
Royal Oak, Madison Heights and Ferndale Team Up on Wellness Center (Judy Davids, City of Royal Oak, June 5, 2014) While climbing costs of health care continue to be a major concern nationwide, the cities of Royal Oak, Ferndale and Madison Heights are optimistic the creation of a health and wellness center for government employees…
Royal Oak, Madison Heights and Ferndale Team Up on Wellness Center (Judy Davids, City of Royal Oak, June 5, 2014) While climbing costs of health care continue to be a major concern nationwide, the cities of Royal Oak, Ferndale and Madison Heights are optimistic the creation of a health and wellness center for government employees…
Another Radio Shack Robbed, This One in Royal Oak (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 5, 2014) The Royal Oak Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of the Radio Shack at 29160 Woodward Avenue on June 4 at about 6:30pm. The Radio Shack in Madison Heights was robbed on June 2. According to a Lt. David…
Ferndale Bike Rodeo June 7 (compiled, June 5, 2014) The Ferndale Bike Rodeo will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 10AM to 2 PM at Geary Park. All kids will be properly fitted with new helmets. (must bring bike to receive helmet). Be sure to bring your bike and join your friends for a…
Ferndale Bike Rodeo June 7 (compiled, June 5, 2014) The Ferndale Bike Rodeo will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 10AM to 2 PM at Geary Park. All kids will be properly fitted with new helmets. (must bring bike to receive helmet). Be sure to bring your bike and join your friends for a…