Macho Clause and Friends Come Through for Kids at Christmas
I want families, especially kids, to know that they are loved.
Hazel Park City Hall Invites People to Donate Giving Tree Gifts
Have you been wanting to help give a Christmas gift this holiday season to someone in need, and not sure how?
Dec 6 – Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Soiree
The event registration will close once we’ve reached 100 members, if you are interested in joining us, please don’t wait to register.
Dec 3 – 4 Clarkston High School Art and Craft Show
Join us for the Clarkston High School Art and Craft Show
Valentine’s Shopping in Downtown Ferndale
As the tradition celebration of love approaches, the shops and restaurants of Downtown Ferndale are ready to be part of Valentine’s Day magic.
Hey Rudolph! Here are Our Top 7 Stories about Deer
Over the years, Oakland County Times has done some enDEERing stories about our woodland friends
Ferndale Elks Spread Holiday Cheer and Support
Our objective is to ease a burden even for one day and to put a smile on someone’s face.
Which Window Should Win? Vote for Downtown Ferndale’s Best in Snow
Over 20 shops and restaurants in Downtown Ferndale are competing for the Best in Snow award, honoring the most popular window decoration for the holiday season.
Longest Running Memorial Day Parade Leaves Ferndale Guest Speaker Awestruck
Longest Running Memorial Day Parade Leaves Ferndale Guest Speaker Awestruck (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 27, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Captain Daniel Rice of the US Army and National Guard was honored to be invited to speak at the longest running Memorial Day Parade in Michigan. It was the 101st year for the Ferndale Memorial Day…
Holiday Light Awards Given by Ferndale Beautification Commission
Holiday Light Awards Given by Ferndale Beautification Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 27, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Beautification Commission has announced the winners of the holiday light contest. One home from each quadrant of the city was selected, plus Fern and Dale’s Salon at 23344 Woodward was also honored as the business winner.…
Madison Heights Sparkles with Tree Lighting and Santa Visit
Madison Heights Sparkles with Tree Lighting and Santa Visit (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 28, 2018) Madison Heights, MI- Santa Claus made his way to Madison Heights Tuesday to help the city welcome the holidays with hot cocoa, cookies, music and a tree lighting ceremony. With his sleigh was in the shop getting tuned up…
Two More Weekends of Holly Dickens Festival Fun
Two More Weekends of Holly Dickens Festival Fun (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Holly, MI- “The Queen is coming! The Queen is coming!” said an excited bunch of chimney sweepers as a woman in a long golden-fringed dress and shawl came over the railroad tracks towards the children’s area. “We must bow for the…
Southfield and Ferndale Declare Monday “Indigenous Peoples Day”
Southfield and Ferndale Declare Monday “Indigenous Peoples Day” (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 6, 2018) Southfield, MI- While many governmental offices are closed on Monday in honor of Columbus Day, The Cities of Southfield and Ferndale have taken a different approach to the day. The announcement Southfield’s social media and website says “The City of Southfield…
15 Gift Ideas from Holly Antiques
15 Gift Ideas from Holly Antiques (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 14, 2017) Holly, MI – Want to bring back memories of Christmas past with some vintage holiday decor? Or simply looking for a present that will spark some nostalgia? Holly Antiques has a variety of decorating and gift ideas. The store is packed with old…
15 Gift Ideas from Rust Belt Market
15 Gift Ideas from Rust Belt Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 15, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Looking for holiday gifts? The Rust Belt Market has over 50 small businesses under one roof, including many artists and local small manufacturers. A recent visit showed a variety of gifting possibilities. Some of our favorites included a decorative,…
15 Festive Ideas from Blumz in Holly
15 Festive Ideas from Blumz in Holly (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 13, 2017) Holly, MI – Christmas is coming and Blumz is full of sparkling holiday cheer for their first winter season at the Holly location. This makes store number three for the Blumz family, with locations also in Detroit and Ferndale. This isn’t just…
A Beautiful Tree Lighting in Pleasant Ridge
A Beautiful Tree Lighting in Pleasant Ridge (Kurt Metzger, Mayor and Thomas Treuter, photographer, Dec. 5, 2017) Pleasant Ridge, MI – On an especially lovely December 4 evening, more than 300 Pleasant Ridge residents came out to help Santa Claus light the PR Christmas Tree. Attendees fueled themselves with over 610 cookies and 210 cups of hot…
15 Festive Things at Blumz by JR Designs
15 Festive Things at Blumz by JR Designs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 15, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Where can you go for holiday items that sparkle, jingle, and fill your heart with the magic of Christmas? Blumz by JRDesigns in Ferndale is one such place. It’s not just a floral shop, but a store full…
Giving Tree Returns to Berkley Public Library
Giving Tree Returns to Berkley Public Library Berkley Public Library’s annual fundraiser, the Giving Tree, returns in its fourth year to raise money to purchase new books, movies, and music for the library collection. Last year, the Giving Tree raised $1,650 and added over 70 new items to the collection. Stop by the library and…
Auburn Hills Tree Lighting Celebration Dec. 2
Auburn Hills Tree Lighting Celebration Dec. 2 (EVENT page) Auburn Hills, MI – The holidays are approaching and Auburn Hills is ready to spread the cheer! On Friday, December 2nd from 6:00pm – 9:00pm Mayor McDaniel and City Council will welcome Santa, Mrs. Claus, and his reindeer to Downtown Auburn Hills to light the…