Jewish Ferndale Hosting Menorah Lighting Dec. 26 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Jewish Ferndale will once again be having its annual Public Chanukah Menorah lighting Celebration on Monday December 26, 2016 at 6 pm. The event will take place of the lawn of the Jewish Ferndale Building, 1725 Pinecrest Dr, Ferndale. Featured will be…
Coloring for Adults at Ferndale Library Dec. 6 (EVENT page) FERNDALE, MI – One of the Ferndale Library’s most popular programs is its seasonal Coloring For Adults drop-in events. On Dec. 6 adults ages 18+ are welcome to join us for calming, creativity-boosting coloring activities in our community room. We’ll have coloring pages, colored pencils,…
Ferndale Love March Draws Over 1,200 People (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Speaking to a crowd of over 1,200 people, Ferndale Senior Sidnie Jackson’s voice was strong and confident as she encouraged those at the Ferndale Love March to remain connected and help support each other even after Sunday’s show…
Holiday Shows at Go Comedy! in Ferndale (FERNDALE MI) This season, Go Comedy! is turning the holidays upside down with its 8th annual holiday revue, Manger Things and featuring a new installment of its “best-of” holiday sketch comedy revue Naughty Or Nice. Tickets for all Go Comedy! shows ($5-$18) are available now online at www.gocomedy.net and…
Ferndale Breakfast with Santa Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Bring your little ones out to the Kulick Community Center to enjoy a hot breakfast and meet with the big guy in the red suit. $8 kids up to age 12, $4 adults and teens. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 from 8am to 10am. Kulick…
Ferndale Holiday Showplace Dec. 3 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Holiday Showplace Arts and Crafts Fair is Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9am to 3pm at the Gerry Kulick Community Center at 1201 Livernois. Admission is $1. For information on renting exhibit space call (248) 544-6767 ****** For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/…
Sabra Hummus Recalled (FDA, Nov. 20, 2016) Colonial Heights, VA – Sabra Dipping Co., LLC is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products made prior to November 8, 2016 due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished product. The recall includes the products listed below; these…
Ferndale Council Approves Demolishing E. Hazelhurst Home (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 20, 2016) Ferndale, MI – “I think this is the beginning house of many,” said Ferndale Mayor Pro Tem Melanie Piana as City Council discussed the fate of 465 E. Hazelhurst. Officials approved a $50,842.00 bid Monday night to tear down the home and…
Ferndale Chamber Gives 2016 Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 18, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Set in the beautiful gathering space inside Rust Belt Market, the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce gave out their 2016 awards last week. Pops for Italian, the newest creation by Kramer Restaurant Group, won for the New Business of the Year.…
Communities Share Ideas for Surviving Infrastructure Projects (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 17, 2016) Waterford, MI – Sometimes communities put a lot of planning into projects – like parking decks and road improvements – but forget that as these projects start, there are needs of the residents and businesses in the area that are impacted by…
Ferndale Pauses on Marijuana Facility Applications while Reviewing State Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 16, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale officials put a pause on accepting applications for medical marijuana facilities, but want it to be clear they don’t oppose them. They just want to do things right. Ferndale City Council voted Monday to suspend…
SheHive in Ferndale Offers Women-Centered Events and Classes (SheHive, Nov. 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI– The SheHive, an intentional community where women who want to live to the fullest expression of their authentic selves gather to connect and grow, announced its first office is officially open and hosting events. The SheHive is located at 1840 Hilton…
Road Commission Uses Humor to Remind People “Don’t Veer for Deer” (Oakland County Road Commission, Nov. 15, 2016) Michigan’s firearm deer season begins on Tuesday, Nov. 15, and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is using this event to push its “Don’t Veer for Deer” safety message. According to the Michigan Office of Highway…
Ferndale Library Adds Delivery Service to Senior Apartments (Ferndale Area District Library, Nov. 14, 2016) FERNDALE, Mich. (Nov 10, 2016)– Starting in 2015, the Ferndale Library began a delivery service to housing complexes, carrying the most important cargo in the world: wisdom, knowledge, and literature. That’s right, Ferndale’s Traveling Library finds Interim Director Darlene Hellenberg…
Tips for Elevator & Escalator Safety Week (Office of Gov. Rick Snyder, Nov. 14, 2016) Lansing, MI – Gov. Rick Snyder has declared November 13-19 as Elevator Escalator Safety Awareness Week to educate the public to ride safely when using elevators, escalators, and moving walks. The state of Michigan has nearly 27,000 elevators and escalators.…
MDHHS Encourages Family Discussion about Health History this Thanksgiving (MDHHS, Nov. 23, 2016) LANSING, MI – In Michigan, approximately one in ten women has a significant family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer. Because of this and other hereditary diseases, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging potentially lifesaving conversations this…
Ferndale Holiday Ice Festival Dec. 10 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means it’s time again for Downtown Ferndale’s annual Holiday Ice Festival, Saturday, December 10th from 10am to 4pm! Presented by Cregger Plumbing & Sewer Service, there will be plenty of traditional holiday-time activities for the…
Over 40 Agencies to be Part of Community Resource Day Nov. 16 (EVENT page) Royal Oak, MI – For all those in need of help with housing, employment, food services, and much more, please consider attending the Oakland County Community Resource Day on Wednesday, November 16th from 10am-2pm at Genesis Church at 309 N. Main…
2016 Election Results and “I Voted” Sticker Selfie Page (ongoing) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 8, 2016) Oakland County, MI – Donald Trump has been elected as President of the United States. In Oakland County, the Regional Transit Authority proposal lost – getting 292,401 (49.91%) of the votes. 293,510 people (50.09%) voted against the plan. L.…
As Dickens Festival Approaches, Things to Know about the Author (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 7, 2016) Holly, MI – Did you know that in all his life, Charles Dickens never missed a deadline except once? That he had an unusual fondness for prostitutes? Or that his family pet helped launch the career of a gloomy…