Star Wars Themed Spooktacular at Ferndale Library Oct. 31 (EVENT page) The Force Is With The Ferndale Library This Halloween with a STAR WARS themed SPOOKTACULAR on Sat., Oct. 31 The Ferndale Library staff always go all out for Halloween and this season they’re going out of this world…to, you guessed it, a galaxy far…
Ferndale: BizInnovate to Connect Businesses to Resources Nov. 4 (EVENT page) BizInnovate Session An opportunity for Ferndale small-business owners and entrepreneurs to come together, network with fellow owners, and learn firsthand about business growth assistance—especially local retail. Open to all area small-business owners, entrepreneurs, and startup leaders—no matter what stage your business or idea is…
Regional Master Plan RTA Public Meeting, Detroit Zoo Oct. 22 (EVENT page) Regional Master Plan RTA Public Meeting @ The Detroit Zoo Oct. 22 Thu, October 22, 4pm – 8pm Detroit Zoo 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 The next round of RTA public meetings will be starting this September for…
Downtown Ferndale Holiday Hoof 5k, Nov. 21 (EVENT page) Saturday, November 21 Holiday Hoof 5k Run/Walk Produced by the Ferndale DDA Event Production Partner Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce Saturday, November 21 Registration 8:30-10 a.m. Race Starts 10:30 a.m. Race Event Ends 12 p.m. Downtown Ferndale To register or for more info go to:…
Ferndale Schools Superintendent Talks about 2015 Millage (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 17, 2015) On the Nov. 3, 2015 ballot voters in the Ferndale School District, which is part of Ferndale, part of Oak Park, and all of Royal Oak Township and Pleasant Ridge, will be faced with a millage question for the school district.…
Artists Mariuca Rofick & Carl Wilson Featured at Ferndale Library, Reception Nov. 5 (EVENT page) Artists Mariuca Rofick & Carl Wilson Featured at Ferndale Library, Reception Nov. 5 “What We See” is the latest art exhibit on display this month at the Ferndale Library, featuring linocut prints, digital prints and photographs by local artists…
Ferndale Chamber Accepting Award Nominations, Gala Nov. 12 (EVENT page) Ferndale Chamber Accepting Award Nominations, Gala Nov. 12 2015 Gala Thursday, November 12, 6-9 p.m. Twist Night Club 22901 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220 Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce honors the best-of-the-best in member businesses and organizations and pays tribute to outstanding members. The Gala…
New Way Bar has Luddites Oct. 30 and Luckouts Oct 31 (EVENT page) New Way Bar has Luddites Oct. 30 and Luckouts Oct 31 New Way Bar 23130 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220 For more info go to www.newwaybar.com. For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want a daily list of headlines? Sign up…
Publisher Crystal Proxmire Explains the oc115 (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2015) Earlier this month I spoke to a group of folks involved in various Royal Oak community organizations about the Oakland County 115 News Hub. The resulting video gives a really good off-the-cuff overview about the oc115 – where it came from, what…
Chazzano Celebrates Six Years w/Cake & Six Weeks of Rare Coffee Oct. 21 (EVENT page) Chazzano Coffee is celebrating their six year anniversary on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from 7am – 6pm at 1737 E 9 Mile Rd in Ferndale. “We’ll even have cake available all day long- A rare occurrence at a cafe that…
Ferndale Adopts Policy for Displays on Public Property (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 15, 2015) A Menorah display at the Kulick Community Center in Ferndale last year brought joy to many people who watched as each night a bulb came on representing candle flames. But it also presented the City with an interesting problem –…
Local Love: Pastor Reflects on Walking Every Street in Ferndale (Guest View by Jim Pool, Pastor Renaissance Vineyard, Ferndale, Oct. 15, 2015) In May I made the commitment to walk every street in Ferndale. The idea had come when I had this inspiration to walk throughout the city. I made a note to myself and…
Local Magic Love: Four Ways to Make Personal Halloween Magic (Guest View by Jacki Smith, Coventry Creations and Candle Wick Shoppe, Sept. 15, 2015) With Halloween quickly approaching and Christmas sales already overtaking the fall, it’s easy to lose the spirit of it. “Wait,” you say. “There is a spiritual purpose to Halloween?” Yes, yes…
Affirmations Executive Director Announces Departure After 7 Months on Job (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2015) Seven months since coming on board, Darrious Hilmon, Executive Director of Affirmations, has announced that he will be leaving the organization on January 1, 2016. A press release from Affirmations states: “Darrious has brought a fresh perspective and ideas to…
Ferndale: Tons of Fun at 2015 Hilton Fall Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2015) The squeals and laughter of delighted children – many in various disguises – filled Martin Road Park this weekend as Ferndale Parks and Recreation hosted the Annual Hilton Fall Festival. With support from Garden Fresh Salsa and other sponsors, plus…
Ferndale Ballot Question Would Clarify How Nominating Petition Signatures are Counted (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2015) Voters in Ferndale will be faced with a Charter Amendment proposal on the Nov. 3, 2015 ballot regarding the way signatures are counted on nominating petitions. The wording on the ballot says “This Charter amendment would modify the…
Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. Searching for Missing Person (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept., Oct. 13, 2015) UPDATED Oct 14, 2015 10:55pm – The missing woman was found during a traffic stop in Detroit according to a report by WDIV. Click for more details. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s assistance in locating…
CFF Hosting Ferndale Candidate Forum Oct. 24 (EVENT page) On Saturday, October 24, 2015, Citizens for a Fair Ferndale (CFF) will hold a City Council Candidate and Mayoral Forum at the Ferndale Library at 1:00 pm. The event will also be recorded and submitted to WFRN for airing until Election Day, and will be available…
All Ages Celebrate Ferndale Homecoming (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 10, 2015) The sound of the Golden Eagles Marching Band mixed with the cheers of parents and neighbors on the sidewalks as Ferndale Schools had a fantastic homecoming parade Friday evening. Kids from all schools and grades took part in the pride-filled march from Downtown…
Holiday Card Design Contest for FernCare – Deadline Nov. 13 (FernCare Press Release, Oct. 10, 2015) Feeling artistic? Yearning for the Holidays? How about a $25 gift certificate to one of Ferndale’s restaurants? FernCare is having a contest to design our 2015 Holiday card. The rules are short and sweet – only 4 of…