SB Woodward Reduced to One Lane After Crash in Ferndale
As of noon there were still vehicles on the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.
Celebrating Successes as Oakland County Times Turns 13
Today we celebrate our 13th birthday!
Sept 23-25 – DIY Street Fair in Downtown Ferndale
An annual 3-day event where bands, artists, crafters, Michigan breweries, wineries, distilleries, restaurants, food trucks, businesses, non-profits, organizations and others who live and work with a Do-It-Yourself ethic and spirit converge for one big celebration.
Sept 23-25 – Funky Ferndale Art Fair
For 100 juried artists visit the west side of 9 Mile and Woodward for the Funky Ferndale Art Fair.
Ferndale Agrees to Settlement After Police Remove Muslim Woman’s Hijab for Mugshot
“We are pleased to announce this settlement and believe that the policies that Ferndale has put in place will help protect the religious rights of Muslim women who may find themselves in their custody,” said CAIR-MI Staff Attorney Amy V. Doukoure.
Ferndale Schools Celebrates Groundbreaking at New Elementary in Oak Park
“Our little Eagles will certainly fly high in their new school.”
June 18 – Hazel Park/Ferndale Juneteenth Celebration at Green Acres Park
Hazel Park and Ferndale are coming together to celebrate Juneteenth at Green Acres Park with art, food, music, and poetry
June 11 – Go Comedy! Improv Theater’s Run for Laughs to Support Local Charities
Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit three great organizations: Affirmations, Common Ground, and The Detroit Creativity Project. These three organization align with the Run For Laughs mission to support mental health awareness, inclusion and community.
June 9 – Learn About Invasive Species at Ferndale’s Harding Park
The Ferndale Garden Club is meeting at Harding Park on June 9, 2022 from 7-8:30pm to learn how to identify, manage, and prevent invasive species in the home garden…
Memorial Day Memories: Pre-Pandemic Parade Pictures
We look back at Memorial Day parades through the years leading up to the pandemic.
Events in Oakland County
Here are upcoming events in Oakland County. Email event information to editor@oc115.com for consideration. Thank you to Jim Shaffer & Associates Realtors for sponsoring this section!
New Estimates Show 49 Oakland County Communities Lost Population Since the Census
The July 1, 2021 estimates have only 11 Oakland County communities gaining population…
SOAR Chamber Director Resigns, Rainbow Run Postponed
Each year on the morning of Ferndale Pride, runners gather in downtown Ferndale donned in multi-colored outfits and tall rainbow socks celebrating diversity for the Rainbow Run. But this year the event has been postponed because the person in charge of organizing it has resigned.
June 23 – Lake Monsters of the Great Lakes Presentation at Ferndale Library
Author and cryptozoologist Shetan Noir will take us on a journey through the fossil record, Native American legends, and historical sighting reports.
June 21 – Ferndale Library Concert Featuring Celtic Fusion Group Nessa
This virtuosic ensemble puts on engaging, high-energy performances with funky reels, “barn burner” jigs, and deep, soulful glimpses into old stories
June 9 – Watercolor Workshop at Ferndale Library
Adults can tap into their inner artists as they learn how to paint a simple, colorful bouquet of flowers.
June 7 – #DineToDonate for Affirmations at Select Ferndale Restaurants
10% of all sales, including alcohol purchases and carry out, will go directly to support the programs and services at the Center.
June 4 – Ferndale Pride
Ferndale Pride strives to recognize and promote pride for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, intersex and ally communities, working with residents, businesses, community groups, and all segments of the community to welcome and promote the celebration of diversity
June 1 – Ferndale Library Writers Group
You could be a writer of fiction or non-fiction, a poet, a songwriter, or a screenwriter. If you’re telling a story, we want to know: “What’s the story?”
May 31 – Tye-Dye for Ferndale Pride
Sip drinks on the Ferndale Project patio and let our friends from Brightly Twisted walk you through how to create the perfect tie-dye masterpiece.