ACLU Hosting Know Your Rights Training in Ferndale Jan 20
Ferndale Inclusion Network is partnering with ACLU Michigan to host a Know Your Rights Training later this month, Tuesday, January 20th at 7PM.
County’s Nurse on Call Hotline Now Called Oakland Connects, with Multiple Resources Available
The current Oakland County Nurse on Call hotline has expanded and been renamed to the Oakland Connects Helpline.
Students Can Register for Oakland County Cup – Mario Kart 8 Competition Jan 31
Limited spots are available for this tournament. Registration is first-come, first-served. Don’t get left at the starting line- sign up now!
Affirmations Hosting a Wigtacular Open House Jan 29
We’ll have tables with info about groups and programs, staff and group leaders you can actually talk to, stacks of flyers, light refreshments, and yes — a very important best-wig contest. Come as you are.
Oakland County Commission Accepting Applications for Black Excellence Awards
The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 23, 2026.
Ferndale Schools Working to Reduce Absenteeism and Increase Engagement
Our priority here is rooted in the fundamental belief that for learning to happen, students must be consistently present and actively engaged.
Oakland Thrive Restaurant Quest: Little Ghost in Ferndale
With support from Oakland Thrive, Oakland County Times Editor and Publisher Crystal Proxmire is on a quest to try every restaurant in Oakland County.
Author Chris Meister Discusses New Book About Architect Albert Kahn Jan 28 at Royal Oak Library
His book explores the Detroit architect’s work and legacy and how his iconic architecture, including the Fisher Building and the Belle Isle Aquarium, shaped Detroit and architecture all over the world.
Oak Park Winterfest is Jan 25
Winterfest 2026 is just around the corner, and residents of all ages can join in the fun on Sunday, January 25 at 1 p.m. on the grounds of the Oak Park Recreation Community Center.
Artist Reception for Justin Bean at Ferndale Library Jan 25
Justin Bean’s acrylic paintings engage abstract systems of pattern, reflection, and repetition as a means of holding and interrogating his subjective experience of the present moment.
Jan 20 – Oak Park Artist Reception for John Frederick Smith
With over a decade of service in the Detroit Police Reserve Unit, Smith developed a deep understanding of body language, micro-expression, and human response under pressure—insights that quietly inform the rhythm and tension within his compositions.
Ferndale and Royal Oak Preschool and Early Learning Fair Jan 13
ROPL and FADL’s collaborative Preschool and Early Learning Fair will be held from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm on Tues., January 13, at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market!
Ferndale Library Hosting Town Hall to Help Shape Future Jan 12
“We’re eager to listen, learn, and talk with Ferndale residents,” Macaulay said, “about where the library goes from here.”
Oakland County Launches New Dog Licensing Program with Added Protection for Pets
The new system streamlines dog licensing through an easy-to-use online platform while providing added protection if a pet becomes lost.
Support the Oakland County Times Year-End Fundraiser
Supporting our work means we can continue being a trusted source of local news, and a site that leaves people feeling informed and connected to the community in a genuine way.
Ferndale’s Giggle Pickles Earn State Robotics Championship
Ferndale Middle School Robotics delivered an outstanding performance December 13–14 at the FTC Michigan Southeast State Championship in Grand Blanc,
Ferndale Community Foundation and Ferndale Pride Announce Over $31,000 in Grants
We’re proud to continue giving back to our community. By funding nine
outstanding projects, we’re supporting work that is already making a tangible impact in people’s lives
Oakland County Local Gems Sweepstakes Winners Announced
Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes shined a bright light on small businesses this holiday season, generating more than 1,000 entries from Southeast Michigan residents eager to share their favorite neighborhood shops, restaurants and services.
Ferndale Celebrates Mayor’s Business Council Awards
Mayor Raylon Leaks-May honored five Ferndale businesses, entrepreneurs, and their incredible staff at the annual Mayor’s Business Council Awards.
So Delicious Salted Caramel Cluster Desserts Recalled for Potential Foreign Materials
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it.