Ferndale Library Board Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy
Individuals interested in being considered for an appointment to the open seat may review the application process and complete the application materials provided on the library’s website
Seniors Have Until Dec. 10 to Sign Up for Free Shipt Service
Shipt is a service that shops for you and then safely delivers the groceries and household essentials direct to your door.
Shop Local Ideas: Modern Natural Baby
Modern Natural Baby continues to provide customers with a wide-variety of toys, games, books, clothes, and other items for families with babies and young children.
Kids Can Create Anti-Vaping Design for County-Wide Contest
Contestants must be an Oakland County student in grades 6–12
State Shares List of COVID Testing Sites
This new list shows all current known COVID-19 testing locations in all 83 Michigan counties.
Shop in Ferndale, Post a Pic and You Could Win
Beginning Wednesday, November 18th and running through Tuesday, December 8th, The Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce is giving away a $25 gift card a day to the Ferndale merchant of the winner’s choice.
Nov. 19 – Online Naloxone Training with Lifesaving Kit
Pre-registration is required and a survey must be completed at the end of the training in order to receive the Save A Life Kit.
County Parks Annual Pass on Sale – Free for Seniors, Vets & Others
Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) Annual Vehicle Permits are now available for 2021.
Ferndale Man Accused of Filming with Hidden Camera in Bathroom
A Ferndale man has been charged with five counts of “Surveiling an Unclothed Person”
State Orders Three Week Emergency Restrictions to Reduce COVID Spread
The State of Michigan has issued new restrictions for three weeks to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Nov. 18 – Virtual Public Hearings on SMART Plan
For major route and service changes, SMART conducts hearings to give the public an opportunity to review
the proposals and share their feedback.
Nov. 17 – Healthy Trees in the Home Landscape Virtual Presentation
This class lists good and bad trees, why you should choose one tree over another. It also explains micro-climate environmental conditions. Finally, it will discuss oak wilt, a devastating disease to oak trees.
Nov. 17 – MSHDA Virtual Housing & Resource Fair
How to buy a home
Eviction Diversion Program
Home repair
Credit Repair
Funding opportunities
Tax foreclosure prevention
Rental assistance
Federal, state, and local housing and community resources
Nov. 16 – Racism: Public Health Crisis Webinar
The free event, sponsored by Women Confronting Racism, will explore the intersection of race, racism, and health disparities in the state of Michigan.
Ferndale Library Now Has Video Games
They currently have titles for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.
Reporter Food: J’s Penalty Box in Downtown Ferndale
Featured under their specialty pizza section, this pie was topped with sliced Koegel’s hot dogs, block chili, white onion, yellow mustard, and mozzarella cheese on very tasty pizza dough.
State Encourages Remote Working, Office Workplace Precautions Against COVID
“Workplace outbreaks are increasing along with the state’s community numbers,” said Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety Sean Egan.
On “the dot” – Ferndale’s New Mixed Use Parking Deck to Open Soon
The dot is almost done.
Nonprofits in Oakland County Can Apply for COVID-19 Relief Grants
To be eligible, an organization must be a non-profit with tax-exempt status, be physically located in Oakland County and provide most of its services to county residents.
Ferndale’s Ringwald Theatre Closing
The theatre has occupied that space for the past 14 years, but has been closed since March due to the pandemic.