Birmingham Street Art Fair to Support Common Ground Sept 21-22 (Common Ground Press Release, Sept. 1, 2014) Common Ground’s Birmingham Street Art Fair, which is the agency’s signature fundraiser, celebrates 40 years in 2014! Scheduled for Saturday September 21 thru Sunday, September 22 in downtown Birmingham along Old Woodward Ave, the fair offers free fun,…
Ferndale Gets Ready for Class of ’79 Reunion (Ferndale Schools Press Release, Sept. 3, 2014) FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1979 35th REUNION www.ferndale79.com Saturday, October 11, 2014 6:00 PM Santia Banquet Hall Keego Harbor, MI $70.00/person ($75 at the door): Includes open bar, appetizers, family style dinner including Roasted Sirloin, Filet of Salmon, and…
Ferndale Gets Ready for Class of ’79 Reunion (Ferndale Schools Press Release, Sept. 3, 2014) FERNDALE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1979 35th REUNION www.ferndale79.com Saturday, October 11, 2014 6:00 PM Santia Banquet Hall Keego Harbor, MI $70.00/person ($75 at the door): Includes open bar, appetizers, family style dinner including Roasted Sirloin, Filet of Salmon, and…
Tai Fai in Oak Park Celebrates Anniversary and Expansion (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2014) In a celebration complete with dancing dragons, a ribbon cutting, and a buffet of incredible cuisine, Tai Fai in Oak Park shared their success and expansion with the public on Aug. 28. The name “Tai Fai” means “great and fast”…
Tai Fai in Oak Park Celebrates Anniversary and Expansion (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2014) In a celebration complete with dancing dragons, a ribbon cutting, and a buffet of incredible cuisine, Tai Fai in Oak Park shared their success and expansion with the public on Aug. 28. The name “Tai Fai” means “great and fast”…
Library Costs Examined as Pleasant Ridge Delays Contract Vote with Huntington Woods (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2014) The Pleasant Ridge City Commissioners split their votes at their August meeting on a move to delay approving a five year contract with Huntington Woods for library services. City Manager James Breuckman recommended approving the contract, rather…
Library Costs Examined as Pleasant Ridge Delays Contract Vote with Huntington Woods (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2014) The Pleasant Ridge City Commissioners split their votes at their August meeting on a move to delay approving a five year contract with Huntington Woods for library services. City Manager James Breuckman recommended approving the contract, rather…
Pontiac Teenager Accidentally Shoots Self in the Thigh (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Sept. 1, 2014) INCIDENT: 12:20 hrs. – Aug. 29 – City of Pontiac – Accidental Shooting – # 14-136500 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to McLaren Oakland Hospital for a subject in the Emergency Room suffering from a gunshot wound to his right thigh. Upon initial…
Pontiac Teenager Accidentally Shoots Self in the Thigh (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Sept. 1, 2014) INCIDENT: 12:20 hrs. – Aug. 29 – City of Pontiac – Accidental Shooting – # 14-136500 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to McLaren Oakland Hospital for a subject in the Emergency Room suffering from a gunshot wound to his right thigh. Upon initial…
After Locking themselves to Work Trucks, Two Pipeline Protestors Arrested (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 1, 2014) On Aug. 25 Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Lakeville Road in Oxford Township. According to Undersheriff Mike McCabe “The protesters were advised by security and by deputies that they were trespassing. Most of…
Art Reception at Cork – “Visceral” Sept.10 (Compiled, Sept. 1, 2014) Wednesday, September 10, 4-10pm: Sip and See with happy hour all night with $5 glasses of wine, beer specials and small plate specials at Cork Wine Pub at 23810 Woodward Ave, Pleasant Ridge. “Visceral” is an art exhibition that incorporates anatomical elements to delve…
Art Reception at Cork – “Visceral” Sept.10 (Compiled, Sept. 1, 2014) Wednesday, September 10, 4-10pm: Sip and See with happy hour all night with $5 glasses of wine, beer specials and small plate specials at Cork Wine Pub at 23810 Woodward Ave, Pleasant Ridge. “Visceral” is an art exhibition that incorporates anatomical elements to delve…
Berkley Area Chamber Swings Fore Charity Sept. 19 (Berkley Area Chamber Press Release, Sept. 1, 2014) MetroSold presents the Annual Berkley Area Chamber Golf Outing Sept. 19, 2014 . The Tri-Community Coalition and the Berkley Holiday Lights Parade will benefit from funds raised. The outing is held at Rackham Golf Course, 8 a.m. registration, 9…
Safe Baby Class in Pontiac Sept. 4 (press release, Sept. 1, 2014) Safe Baby University will be visiting McLaren Oakland Thursday, September 4th, 9:30am – 2:30pm in the Corporate Auditorium. The Safe Baby University course is free to participants and is sponsored by Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Kohl’s and United Healthcare. This class is for…
ALERT: Families in Several Cities Sent Deceptive School Enrollment Notices from EAA (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 31, 2014) Families across South Oakland County have been receiving strange notices in the mail saying that their children are to report to EAA-run schools on the first day of class instead of their own. Titled “Confirmation of 2014-2015…
Arts, Beats & Eats Festival Packs Royal Oak (Compiled, Aug.31, 2014) Labor Day weekend brought the annual Arts, Beats, and Eats Festival to Downtown Royal Oak. With dozens of local bands and plenty of fun for the whole family,the event raises money for playground equipment in the community. If you have photos you’d like to…
Dash Thru the Daze Run/Walk for Troy Youth Assistance Sept. 14 (TYA Press Release, Aug. 31, 2014) The inaugural Dash thru the Daze 5K Run/Walk for Troy Youth Assistance will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8:00 a.m. at Boulan Park in Troy, MI. There will be a Kid’s ¼ Mile Run at 7:40…
Pioneer & Historical Society’s “Night to Remember” Oct. 4 (OCPHS, Aug. 31, 2014) Join us for a benefit at the Lafayette Grand Banquet Facility: Saturday October 4, 2014 ~ 6 pm to 10 pm Tickets $25 per person Buffet Dinner, Live and Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Costume Contest, Cash Bar Where: 1 Lafayette, Downtown Pontiac,…
Pioneer & Historical Society’s “Night to Remember” Oct. 4 (OCPHS, Aug. 31, 2014) Join us for a benefit at the Lafayette Grand Banquet Facility: Saturday October 4, 2014 ~ 6 pm to 10 pm Tickets $25 per person Buffet Dinner, Live and Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Costume Contest, Cash Bar Where: 1 Lafayette, Downtown Pontiac,…
Oak Park Shares Rodent Control Precautions (City of Oak Park, Aug. 31, 2104) The City of Oak Park sent out the following guidelines to help residents control rats and rodents in the community. The tips are useful for any community: Here are seven actions you can take to control the rodent population and help keep…