Zombie Pub Crawl in Downtown Ferndale Nov. 1 (Michigan AIDS Coalition Press Release, Oct. 21, 2014) Day of the Dead Zombie & Halloween pub crawl, Halloween weekend – Saturday, 11.1.14 Event time 3-9pm / post apocalypse parties 9pm The “Walk of the Undead” commences at 3PM at Twist Nightclub (previously Boogie Fever). The infection will…
Ferndale Library Picks: Susan’s Picks for Teen Read Week Happy Teen Read Week, everybody! (Jeff Milo, FPL, Oct. 18, 2014) Now that we’re well into the 21st century…we are seeing the maturation of a new generation, entering their teens and young adulthood, who have been raised with the Internet. The ability to read and process information…
Bob Daddow to Represent Oakland County on Great Lakes Water Authority (Oakland County Press Release, Oct. 18,2014) Deputy County Executive Robert J. Daddow will represent Oakland County’s water and sewer ratepayers on the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) board, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced today. Daddow, a certified public accountant, was part of the…
“An Abundance of Caution”: CDC Monitoring Man in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2014) A Liberian man visiting family in Oak Park is under scrutiny by the Centers for Disease Control and Oakland County Health Division. Although the man has never come in contact with anyone infected with the Ebola virus, and…
Halloween in the Dales Oct. 31 (Janet Lawless, Oct. 17, 2014) The Dales Neighborhood Association is hosting its second annual Halloween in the Dales between 6pm-8pm on Halloween, Friday, October 31st. Whether you’re out trick-or-treating or in the neighborhood and want to join in, please stop by for some cider, donuts, candy, games, and meet…
FEMA Brings Aid to SE Michigan (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 16, 2014) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that more than $51.8 million in federal disaster grants and loans has been approved for Michigan survivors of the Aug. 11-13 storms and flooding. According to a FEMA press release, as of close of business Oct.…
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast Oct. 24-30 (DATC press release, Oct. 15, 2014) The DATC actors take the stage in a new way! Thanks to Criterian Pictures, we will be showing the cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” accompanied with a stellar shadow cast. So come on out you Transylvanians and party…
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast Oct. 24-30 (DATC press release, Oct. 15, 2014) The DATC actors take the stage in a new way! Thanks to Criterian Pictures, we will be showing the cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” accompanied with a stellar shadow cast. So come on out you Transylvanians and party…
Poll Worker Pay Varies by City, Ferndale May Vote to Increase (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2014) Competition from other cities is one of the reasons Ferndale has struggled to attract people to work the polls on Election Day, said City Clerk Cherilynn Brown in a memo to City Council. That’s why Brown and the…
Giving Back and Building HOPE: Michael Mirto (Crystal A. Proxmire) Michael Mirto could have been a farmer, but the universe had other plans. Instead of growing strawberries, the 37-year-old Development Director cultivates support for SE Michigan’s LGBT population through his volunteer efforts at The HOPE Fund, which is part of the Community Foundation for Southeast…
Fido Does Ferndale is Thursday Oct. 16 (Compiled, Oct. 13, 2014) Fido Does Ferndale is a chance for dog owners to bring their beloved pet to Downtown Ferndale. There will be contests for the dogs, including best dressed and best trick. There will also be booths with animal-loving vendors, and a pet parade. Those who…
Fido Does Ferndale is Thursday Oct. 16 (Compiled, Oct. 13, 2014) Fido Does Ferndale is a chance for dog owners to bring their beloved pet to Downtown Ferndale. There will be contests for the dogs, including best dressed and best trick. There will also be booths with animal-loving vendors, and a pet parade. Those who…
Downtown Ferndale Trick-or-Treat and Library Party Oct 25 (Heatherleigh Navarre, Oct. 13, 2014) 6th Annual Downtown Ferndale Trick-or-Treat! When: Saturday, October 25th, from 4-7pm What: Join us in downtown Ferndale for Trick-or-Treating throughout the downtown at your favorite shops and businesses Who: All Ferndale-area elementary school-aged children and their parents*. Look for the orange flyer…
2014 Hilton Fall Festival a Treat for Families (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2014) Ferndale Recreation hosted their annual Hilton Fall Festival Saturday, with families from far and near coming to share in the Halloween spirit at Martin Road Park. Kids in colorful costumes enjoyed a hayride, pony rides, a bounce house and a…
2014 Hilton Fall Festival a Treat for Families (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2014) Ferndale Recreation hosted their annual Hilton Fall Festival Saturday, with families from far and near coming to share in the Halloween spirit at Martin Road Park. Kids in colorful costumes enjoyed a hayride, pony rides, a bounce house and a…
Leadership and Lessons Take Center Stage in Trans Health Fair (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2014) For some the annual Transgender Health Fair is a place to get information before making a decision to transition. For others it is a way to find businesses, organizations and service providers that welcome the trans community. For some…
Leadership and Lessons Take Center Stage in Trans Health Fair (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 12, 2014) For some the annual Transgender Health Fair is a place to get information before making a decision to transition. For others it is a way to find businesses, organizations and service providers that welcome the trans community. For some…
Lawsuit against Ferndale Historical Society Dismissed (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2014) A lawsuit brought by a former Mayor against the Ferndale Historcal Society has ended with a dismissal and his responsibility for half of the Society’s legal fees. In April, former Mayor Robert McGee, who served from 1992-1994, filed suit against the Ferndale Historical…
Lawsuit against Ferndale Historical Society Dismissed (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2014) A lawsuit brought by a former Mayor against the Ferndale Historcal Society has ended with a dismissal and his responsibility for half of the Society’s legal fees. In April, former Mayor Robert McGee, who served from 1992-1994, filed suit against the Ferndale Historical…
Ferndale School Board Candidates Forum Oct. 25 (CFF Press Release, Oct. 10, 2014) Citizens for a Fair Ferndale is hosting a candidate forum for Ferndale School Board Trustee Candidates on Oct. 25 from 1:30pm to 3pm at the Ferndale Public Library The forum is open to the public. Former School Board Trustee Keith Warnick is…