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Tag Archives: families

April 1 – Ferndale EGGstravaganza Egg Hunt – CANCELLED

Ferndale, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMarch 30, 2023

EGGstravaganza is back! Come out to one of our Easter egg hunts on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Decade’s Worth of Data Shows Trends of Homelessness, Impact of Programming

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherFebruary 5, 2023

The count is tied to federal funding that helps pay for permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing and transitional housing.

Ferndale’s New Splashpad Now Officially Open

All Stories, Explore!, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherAugust 2, 2022

The splash pad will operate from 10am to 8pm, with buttons along the edge of the splash pad turning the water on with a timer attached so as not to waste.

Dancers in the Green Room, Flowers in a Glass Vase Among Art Featured at Oakland County Parks this Summer

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Madison Hts., Slide, SouthfieldBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 8, 2022

Visitors to four Oakland County Parks can view artwork along the trails thanks to the popular Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Inside|Out art installation program.

Oakland Family Services Celebrates 100 Years

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Highland Twp., Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Milford, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 21, 2022

For the last century, Oakland Family Services has helped ensure children have safe and loving homes free from abuse and neglect.

Nov 6 – Spaghetti Dinner at Holly Moose Lodge

All Stories, Holly, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 1, 2021

Come out and let your favorite local hero serve you dinner while you support the Holly Police Department’s “Shop with a Hero” program.

Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Explore!, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherApril 9, 2021

Here’s a list of parks and other places to explore in Oakland County…

Royal Oak Youth Assistance Carries On Helping Families, Seeks Online Donations

All Stories, Royal Oak, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 3, 2021

Right now, we are doing everything possible to sustain daily operations and provide services to our community. 

Oak Park Residents Share Smiles and S’Mores at Winterfest

All Stories, Oak ParkBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJanuary 29, 2019

Oak Park Residents Share Smiles and S’Mores at Winterfest (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 29, 2019) Oak Park, MI – Oak Park resident Nicole Hicks and a horse-drawn buggy full of children – Abury, Devonte, Penelope, Madison and Khalii – rode through the little patch of woods behind Oak Park Recreation Center, taking in the sights…

Lack of Affordable Housing Impacts throughout Oakland County

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Favorites, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 27, 2018

  Lack of Affordable Housing Impacts throughout Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Troy, MI- As rental prices continue to increase throughout Oakland County, so too are the problems associated with homelessness and housing instability.  A panel of leaders from various organizations met Nov. 14 in Troy to look at the scope of…

Tons of Trucks and Teachable Moments in Rochester Hills

All Stories, Rochester/Rochester HillsBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherMay 21, 2017

Tons of Trucks and Teachable Moments in Rochester Hills (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 21, 2017) Rochester Hills, MI – Megan Mendyka and her family have been living in Rochester Hills for only two years, but they are in love with the community.  Five year old Conner and two year old Cameron had fun checking out…

Ferndale Recreation Update – Events to Look For

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherSeptember 8, 2011

Please join us for the following Ferndale Recreation events, and visit www.ferndalerecreation.com for more information!

Ferndale Adoption Network Grows with Family Potluck

All Stories, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherJuly 16, 2011

…There are couples who have open adoptions where the birth mother is involved in the child’s life. There are those whose children come from overseas, and those from closer to home. There are families with same-sex parents, families with single parents and parents-to-be who are in various stages in the adoption process…

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