Spotlight on Acting Out Kids Theatre in Clawson (Nicole Siwak, Acting Out Kids Community Theatre) Clawson, MI – Acting Out Kids (AOK) Community Theatre is a youth theatre that is conveniently located in Clawson. We offer productions, films, YouTube and local cable shows, classes, camps, workshops, after school programs, field trips, community events, scouting events,…
Spotlight on Acting Out Kids Theatre in Clawson (Nicole Siwak, Acting Out Kids Community Theatre) Clawson, MI – Acting Out Kids (AOK) Community Theatre is a youth theatre that is conveniently located in Clawson. We offer productions, films, YouTube and local cable shows, classes, camps, workshops, after school programs, field trips, community events, scouting events,…
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…
Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland & Macomb One of Top Ten in the Country (Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland & Macomb Counties, May 12, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – Boys & Girls Clubs of America honored the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland & Macomb Counties as one of the Top Ten organizations…
Madison Heights Community Recognizes Youth for Volunteerism (Crystal A. Proxmire May 9, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – Families filled the UFCW Hall in Madison Heights Tuesday morning to honor youth throughout the Madison Heights Community for volunteer efforts. “Over 150 nominations were accepted,” said Kimberly Heisler of the Madison Heights Community Coalition, who hosted the…
Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA Full of Educational Fun (MARK H. STOWERS, Nov. 23, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The South Oakland YMCA was a bit busier than a normal Saturday. The celebration of Healthy Kids Day brought up more than 50 children and their families to participate in the Y’s back parking lot.…
Ferndale Youth Assistance Awards Show a Community that Helps Kids (Alissa Malerman, March 26, 2017) FERNDALE – The Ferndale Youth Assistance Program welcomed students, teachers, elected officials and law officers as they pulled up chairs in the very crowded University High School cafeteria to honor contributions of the community’s young volunteers during the Jack and…
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…
Mid-Winter Break Week of Fun at Ferndale Library Feb 20-24 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Library wants to help kids of all ages let off some steam during their school’s mid-winter vacation. With snow on the ground, families feeling a bit cooped up in their houses can rely on the library as a destination…
Birmingham Tree Lighting in Shain Park Nov. 23 (EVENT page) Birmingham, MI – Get in the Christmas spirit as we light up the town at the Birmingham Tree Lighting event on Wednesday, November 23 at 6 p.m. in Shain Park. On the eve of Thanksgiving, the community will come together with Santa and Birmingham’s Mayor…
Ferndale Holiday Ice Festival Dec. 10 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means it’s time again for Downtown Ferndale’s annual Holiday Ice Festival, Saturday, December 10th from 10am to 4pm! Presented by Cregger Plumbing & Sewer Service, there will be plenty of traditional holiday-time activities for the…
15 Pictures from Pontiac Trunk or Treat 2016 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 30, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Thursday night’s drizzles did not stop the Halloween fun in Pontiac as thousands of kids came to make their way up and down rows of cars full of candy. The event was hosted by Pontiac Schools and the…
15 Pictures from the Ferndale Hilton Fall Festival 2016 (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – The changing of the seasons is the perfect time for donning costumes and going on a quest for candy, hayrides, pony rides, games and other adventure. The Hilton Fall Festival is Ferndale’s version of trick or treat…
Ferndale Homecoming Parade, Tailgate and Game Oct. 7 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – You’re Invited! 3rd annual Ferndale High School Homecoming parade and tailgate! Friday, October 7th, 5pm! This year’s theme is the “Roaring 20’s”! The parade begins at 5pm at the corner of Planavon and 9 Mile road. It will proceed west down…
Ferndale Businessperson Funds Reading Program, Calls for Matching Support (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – For a minute it was awkward. Nervous teenagers who were happy to be out of class but quiet and shy around unknown grown-ups and the press. They were there in main hall of Ferndale High School to…
Hazel Park Schools Hosting Home Town Huddle Sept. 16 (Event Page) Hazel Park, MI – Come join the Hazel Park Community Engagement Team as we work with our community to once again put on the Home Town Huddle before the football game on September 16th. This free event will have food and activities for families…
Butterflies make Heart-Fluttering First Flights at Springfield Monarch Festival (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 2, 2016) Davisburg, MI – When he was just 11 years old, Christian Kopicko started volunteering with Monarch Watch and raising butterflies at home to set free in the wild. “Only 2% survive from egg to butterfly in the wild,” Kopicko said. …
HollyDay – Family Fun Day Sept. 10 (Event Page) Holly, MI – HollyDay is a FREE family friendly event in Downtown Holly, Crapo Park and Broad Street on Saturday,Sept. 10 from 9 am to midnight. The Holly Area Community Coalition is hosting Family Fun Color Run. There will be a police and fire tug of…
15 Things to Love at Modern Natural Baby (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Modern Natural Baby is a locally-owned store for parents that specializes in products that are high quality, environmentally-friendly, and made from natural materials as often as possible. They are also extra cool because they are an advertiser on…
Walk for the Future Raises Money for Boys and Girls Clubs (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 12, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Dozens of adults paid forward their own success this weekend as they made an investment in the lives of children through the Boys and Girls Club of Oakland and Macomb Counties Walk for the…