Survivor of Traumatic Brain Injury Starts Podcast, Shares Resources, and Continues Giving Back
“Disabled people are champions and should be looked at what they have overcome instead of what they might not be able to do now.”
Practical Ways to Help in Oxford: How to Get the Latest List
All efforts are being coordinated through a Google List with a core group of volunteers organizing and verifying information.
Four Pleasant Ridge Homes Graced with Beautification Awards
Four homes and their owners were recently recognized for their investment in time, talents, and financial resources to enhance the aesthetics of their residences and, ultimately, the city.
Community Shares Memories, Memorial Service Planned for Jack Aronson
Call them the three ingredients for happiness – at least according to Jack Aronson: (1) choose your friends and colleagues wisely, (2) find your purpose, and (3) give back, always give back.”
Pads and Tampons Just Part of Holly ACTS’ Community Efforts
“Women by nature take care of others before themselves,” Watt said.
Royal Oak Launches Civic Foundation to Address Hunger and Other Needs
The foundation’s mission is “to improve the city’s health, safety, and cultural opportunities by inspiring the philanthropy of residents and business leaders to support a thriving, resilient community.”
The Future of Ferndale’s Kulick Center Up for Discussion
The Future of Ferndale’s Kulick Center Up for Discussion (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 13, 2018) Ferndale, MI – What is the future of Ferndale’s Gerry Kulick Community Center? That’s what will be discussed by a panel of ten residents who are expected to be approved for the Kulick Center Task Force. The center, located at…
“Accidental” Sunflower Grows Over 20 Feet Tall in Ferndale Front Yard
“Accidental” Sunflower Grows Over 20 Feet Tall in Ferndale Front Yard (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 30, 2018) Ferndale, MI – With a stalk that is too big for one hand, and a height estimated at over 20 feet, the mammoth sunflower in the front of Michael Purdy’s home on Academy Street in Ferndale has been…
Nominations Open for Royal Oak Community Awards
Nominations Open for Royal Oak Community Awards (Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, Aug. 12, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – 71st Annual Royal Oak Community Awards are Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 6pm, and you can nominate the individuals and businesses who will be honored! Nominations Due by: September 7, 2018 Nominations will be reviewed and…
Expo Shows Residents Many Ways to Get Involved in Ferndale
Expo Shows Residents Many Ways to Get Involved in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 1, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “I like being on the board. Being involved we help create the Ferndale that we want,” said John Hardy who sits on the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. He and fellow board member Emily Obert…
Oak Park Celebrates Independence Day with Pancakes, Parade, and People
Oak Park Celebrates Independence Day with Pancakes, Parade, and People (Cheryl Weiss, July 6, 2018) Oak Park, MI- The 4th of July has been a special day with an annual big celebration in Oak Park since 1958, and this year was no exception. From the Mayor’s 5K Race, to fueling up at the Youth Assistance…
Want to Connect to Your Community? Here are Facebook Groups through Oakland County
Want to Connect to Your Community? Here are Facebook Groups through Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 4, 2018) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out…
Ferndale Comes Together to Spruce Up the City
Ferndale Comes Together to Spruce up City (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Over 70 volunteers spent Saturday morning working on clean-up projects throughout the City of Ferndale. They started with sign in at City Hall then made their way to parks and other areas of the city to clean up debris,…
Ferndale Comes Together to Spruce Up the City
Ferndale Comes Together to Spruce up City (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 22, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Over 70 volunteers spent Saturday morning working on clean-up projects throughout the City of Ferndale. They started with sign in at City Hall then made their way to parks and other areas of the city to clean up debris,…
Hazel Park Gets the Drill, and other Bragging Rights
Hazel Park Gets the Drill, and other Bragging Rights (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 5, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Walking into the Hazel Park Rec. Center on Feb. 22, one could not help but notice the shiny new piece of construction equipment on the front lawn. Though a mystery at first, guests later learned that…
Hazel Park Gets the Drill, and other Bragging Rights
Hazel Park Gets the Drill, and other Bragging Rights (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 5, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Walking into the Hazel Park Rec. Center on Feb. 22, one could not help but notice the shiny new piece of construction equipment on the front lawn. Though a mystery at first, guests later learned that…
Hazel Park Gets the Drill, and other Bragging Rights
Hazel Park Gets the Drill, and other Bragging Rights (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 5, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – Walking into the Hazel Park Rec. Center on Feb. 22, one could not help but notice the shiny new piece of construction equipment on the front lawn. Though a mystery at first, guests later learned that…
Boys and Girls Club Shows Success and Need at Annual Dinner
Boys and Girls Club Shows Success and Need at Annual Dinner (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – When the Boys and Girls Club of Oakland and Macomb Counties has their annual dinner, they have an interesting tradition of placing two of the youth at each table with the various adults who…
All Saints Church in Pontiac Free Community Breakfast Every Saturday
All Saints Church in Pontiac Free Community Breakfast Every Saturday (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI – All Saints Free Community Breakfast – Every Saturday from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. All Saints Episcopal Church, 171 W. Pike Street, Pontiac. More info: http://www.allsaintspontiac.org/ ****** For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want to be on our email list? Go to…
Volunteers Clean Up Crystal Lake in Pontiac
Volunteers Clean Up Crystal Lake in Pontiac (C. Proxmire, Oct. 24, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Over 50 volunteers came out on a chilly Saturday morning to clean up Crystal Lake and the surrounding vacant land. The shores of Crystal Lake once boasted a large housing project that has since been torn down. All that remains…