Royal Oak’s “No Mow May” Gives Residents a Break from Lawn Care for the Benefit of Bees
The NO MOW MAY movement’s goal is to allow grass (and dandelions) to grow to help pollinators with habitats and increase the number of bees!
Oakland County Land Bank Gets $200,000 Grant to Rehab Homes in Historic District in Pontiac
“This neighborhood and the City of Pontiac have a very bright future”
May 3 – Chazzano Coffee Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Come by and network and celebrate with us! Free coffee and…cake!
May 2 – Artist Reception at Huron Valley Council for Arts for Heather Jarosz and Doug Stein
It is my goal as an artist and photographer to present my audience, not with images frozen in time, but with visions that whisper to the spirit, echo in the mind, and resonate within the soul.
May 2 – Highland Library Free Kids Movie – Paddington and Paddington 2
Swing by the library to unwind with a movie and some snacks.
Video: Orion Schools Hosts Summit to Talk About School Safety
The event included information tables from many community partners, as well as a presentation by those involved with school safety – discussing both prevention and response.
Construction to Close I-94/I-275 Ramps for Two Months
These simultaneous ramp closures are necessary to complete the work by early summer before nearby Metro Airport begins work on its roadways
Southfield Hosting Contest for Mural at Beech Woods Recreation Center, Deadline May 15
The first place artist will receive an honorarium of $2,000 and will have their work installed in the Beech Woods Recreation Center.
Community Comes Together for FernCare Annual Dinner
“We are truly saving lives and helping people who would otherwise have nowhere else to go.”
May 6 – Ferndale High School Alumni Band Concert – Here’s How to Participate
Looking for all Band ALUMNI, All Classes to play in this Alumni Band Concert.
May 4 – Downtown Berkley Ladies Night Out
There is no cost to attend, and event goers can simply pick up a map from one of the participating businesses and receive stamps from all shops you stop at throughout the night.
May 4 – Ferndale Library Hosting Class on Understanding Computer Browsers
Instructor Mike Wilson will be here in the library’s computer lab to show you how they all work.
May 3 – Metro Detroit Nonprofit Career Expo
The event will be held at The J Detroit (6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322) and will feature more than 15 local nonprofit agencies offering 100 + jobs
April 29 – World Dance Day at Oak Park Community Center
More than a dozen different dances to be featured This is an event you don’t want to miss!
April 29 – Highland Ladies Day Out
CALLING ALL THE LADIES! Grab your best friend, its Ladies DAY OUT in Downtown Highland.
April 29 – Oak Park Coffee with a Cop
Join some of Oak Park’s finest for some coffee and conversation between 9-11 am
April 28 – Southfield Tree Planting Ceremony
Mayor Ken Siver and other elected official will join city staff and residents in planting a crabapple tree in front of City Hall, rain or shine, following a brief ceremony.
April 23 – Volunteers Needed for Murphy Park Cleanup in Pontiac
Help us prepare a native wildflower garden and clean up trash at Murphy Park in Pontiac!
Ferndale Students Learn About Disability Acceptance
4th and 5th graders visited 10 stations that simulated the experience of many disabilities and the challenges that some face.
NASA Flight Director, from Rochester Hills, Connects with Rochester Community Students
Fiona Turett is the 100th flight director for NASA. She grew up in Rochester Hills, Michigan…