Volunteers Needed County-Wide to Mentor through Youth Assistance Waterford, MI- Throughout Oakland County volunteers are needed to mentor through Oakland County Youth Assistance. A little of your time can make a big difference. As a Mentors Plus volunteer, only a few hours of your time each month, will help a young person in your community.…
Survey About Food Access Launched for Oakland County Residents (OCFPC, Feb. 2, 208) The Oakland County Food Policy Council (OCFPC) has launched a county-wide Food System Assessment Survey to gather information about healthy eating habits in Oakland County. The results from this survey will be used to inform a plan to improve access to healthy food…
Cupcake Decorating at Holly Library Feb. 6 Holly, MI – Adults and teens (Ages 13+) are invited to the Holly Township Library to learn cupcake decorating tips, tricks and techniques from Holly’s very own Cupcakes & Kisses. You’ll even be able to decorate your own cupcake to take home! All materials are included and the…
Cupcake Decorating at Holly Library Feb. 6 Holly, MI – Adults and teens (Ages 13+) are invited to the Holly Township Library to learn cupcake decorating tips, tricks and techniques from Holly’s very own Cupcakes & Kisses. You’ll even be able to decorate your own cupcake to take home! All materials are included and the…
Cupcake Decorating at Holly Library Feb. 6 Holly, MI – Adults and teens (Ages 13+) are invited to the Holly Township Library to learn cupcake decorating tips, tricks and techniques from Holly’s very own Cupcakes & Kisses. You’ll even be able to decorate your own cupcake to take home! All materials are included and the…
Poison and Resistance to Slavery Presentation at Baldwin Library Feb. 27 BIRMINGHAM, MI – Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements made by African Americans throughout our nation’s history. During February, the Baldwin Library, along with the Race Relations and Diversity Task Force, is hosting three programs to commemorate Black History Month.…
Poison and Resistance to Slavery Presentation at Baldwin Library Feb. 27 BIRMINGHAM, MI – Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements made by African Americans throughout our nation’s history. During February, the Baldwin Library, along with the Race Relations and Diversity Task Force, is hosting three programs to commemorate Black History Month.…
Gene Simmons Brings The Vault to Detroit Fans (Sam Gurwin, Jan. 29, 2018) Detroit, MI- The air outside John Varvatos is charged with simmering excitement. A small crowd of both young and old stand next the richly decorated building that is this high-end clothing store. A secret resides within; to this crowd it is known.…
Gene Simmons Brings The Vault to Detroit Fans (Sam Gurwin, Jan. 29, 2018) Detroit, MI- The air outside John Varvatos is charged with simmering excitement. A small crowd of both young and old stand next the richly decorated building that is this high-end clothing store. A secret resides within; to this crowd it is known.…
Gene Simmons Brings The Vault to Detroit Fans (Sam Gurwin, Jan. 29, 2018) Detroit, MI- The air outside John Varvatos is charged with simmering excitement. A small crowd of both young and old stand next the richly decorated building that is this high-end clothing store. A secret resides within; to this crowd it is known.…
Royal Oak Historical Society Presents: Smoke Signals to the Smart Phone Feb. 4 Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak Historical Society Museum present’s its latest exhibit, “A Journey to the Smart Phone…smoke signals to the smart phone” on Sunday Feb. 4, 2018. from 2 till 4 pm. The Sunday opening is a Preview…
15 Blue Things at Holly Antiques (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 27, 2018) Holly, MI – There are lots of unique items at Holly Antiques. In optimism for blue skies, we scoured the booths for items of a blue persuasion. From trinkets to kitchenware, fashion to furniture Holly Antiques has a variety of fun and decorative…
Ferndale Library Early Learning Fair Feb 17 FERNDALE, MI – Parents to be and families with small children should mark their calendars for the Early Learning Fair at the Ferndale Library on Sat., Feb 17. Youth Librarians will host an open-house style information fair that features several local family/youth organizations presenting an all-encompassing view…
Unsolicited Fax Lawsuit Costs Alfoccino Restaurants $7 Million Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, MI – The owner of Alfoccino Restaurants in Auburn Hills and Farmington Hills agreed to a $7 million settlement to those who received unsolicited faxes promoting catering services in 2006. According to the Associated Press, faxes were sent approximately 14,000 times to 7,600…
Unsolicited Fax Lawsuit Costs Alfoccino Restaurants $7 Million Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, MI – The owner of Alfoccino Restaurants in Auburn Hills and Farmington Hills agreed to a $7 million settlement to those who received unsolicited faxes promoting catering services in 2006. According to the Associated Press, faxes were sent approximately 14,000 times to 7,600…
State Rep. Howrylak Introduces Bill to Establish a State-Run Bank (State Rep. Martin Howrylak, Jan. 18, 2018) Troy, MI- State Rep. Martin Howrylak, of Troy, today formally introduced a bipartisan package of bills that would create and maintain a state bank. The bank would be authorized to engage in limited banking activities, including the…
Patterson’s 40 Under 40 Announced (Oakland County, Jan. 18, 2018) Pontiac, MI – Beginning Monday at noon, the public can cast an online vote to choose the winner of the Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 under 40 Class of 2018. About 220 applications and nominations were reviewed by a panel of judges, looking for the…
Reporter Food: Brisket from RE BBQ (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Would you stand in a line out in the cold for some brisket from a food truck at 3 in the afternoon? I do once in a while, and plenty of others do as well. Rogue Estate, aka RE BBQ,…
Party Chairs Barnett and Mungioli Share Wisdom with Women (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 17, 2018) Bloomfield Township, MI – In Oakland County, both the Republican and Democratic parties have a woman as the Chairperson. This gave the members of the non-partisan Women Officials Network the chance learn from both Democratic Chair Vicki Barnett and Republican…
Light and Noise Over Michigan, Meteor Possible (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 16, 2018) Ferndale, Pontiac, Holly, Novi – Residents throughout Oakland County and beyond have been reporting a streak of light with a noise that rattled homes and businesses on Tuesday evening. There have not been any credible confirmations of the source, though it is…