Birmingham – April 29, 2019

Birmingham – April 29, 2019

by | Apr 29, 2019 | Birmingham News

Birmingham Chamber Presents Workshop on Trends in Visual Merchandising and Store Planning

On Thursday, May 2, Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber will present a Professional Edge Workshop on Trends in Visual Merchandising and Store Planning at Birmingham Public Schools. The workshop is scheduled from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Birmingham Schools Administration Building and includes a continental breakfast.

The event will feature speaker, Robert Gibbs from Gibbs Planning Group in Birmingham. GPG is an urban retail planning consultant company, experienced in commercial development and retail consultant to Charleston, Disney, Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Rodeo Drive, and Naples. There is no charge to attend this event, however, space is limited.

To register, please visitwww.bbcc.com or call 248-644-1700

MOM Race Saturday May 4

Has your life been touched by mental illness or suicide? Are you looking to connect with others to help erase the stigma, or just participate in a local 5K for a good cause? Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 4, in Royal Oak for the 14th Annual MOM Race for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention.

The 5K run/walk starts at 10 a.m. from Starr Jaycee Park and travels through the Vinsetta neighborhoods between 12 Mile and Main St.

Proceeds from the 2019 MOM Race will benefit brain research at The University of Michigan Depression Center, suicide prevention programming by KnowResolve, and crisis intervention services provided by Common Ground.

For more information, please visit MOMrace.org or contact Julie Farhat at (248) 376-4MOM or director@momrace.org.

What’s Happening in Birmingham

Tuesday, May 7 at 1 p.m.

Learn about Birmingham’s current and planned initiatives to update the city’s Master Plan, increase parking downtown and get answers to your questions about the city.  City Manager Joe Valentine will share the latest happenings in Birmingham.

Click here to register.

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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Royal Oak – April 29, 2019

Royal Oak – April 29, 2019

by | Apr 29, 2019 | Royal Oak News

Put a Little Bounce In Your Step on Spring Wildflower Walk

Spring Wildflower Walk is Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. at Tenhave Woods. Park at Lexington/Marais lot and meet at the Lexington entrance. Enjoy a hunt for red and white trillium, blue and yellow violets, jack-in-the-pulpit, bloodroot, trout lily, wild geranium, spice bush, spring beauty, wood poppy, wood anemone and more. There is no preregistration or cost for this nature walk.

Pinky’s Rooftop Opens in Downtown Royal Oak

Pinky’s Rooftop restaurant, above Diamond’s Steak & Seafood in downtown Royal Oak, is now open.

With a vintage vibe, the rooftop location has dining and lounge seating with an outdoor garden.

Pinky’s occupies the space where Red Fox English Pub was when the steakhouse on the ground floor was Cantino Diablo’s.

Downtown Business Owner’s Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Save the date for the Downtown Business Owners’ meeting at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. On the agenda is a discussion about free parking in the garages in June. The DDA has approved a budget figure to provide up to eight days of free parking in the garages in June to celebrate the grand opening of the new 565-spot parking deck. The DDA wants to know whether business owners prefer the eight days be consecutive through one week (plus one day), or whether we should split up the days throughout the month (every Friday and Saturday in June is another option). There will be time for discussion and then a brief vote by those in attendance. Please RSVP.

MOM Race Saturday May 4

Has your life been touched by mental illness or suicide? Are you looking to connect with others to help erase the stigma, or just participate in a local 5K for a good cause? Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 4, in Royal Oak for the 14th Annual MOM Race for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention.

The 5K run/walk starts at 10 a.m. from Starr Jaycee Park and travels through the Vinsetta neighborhoods between 12 Mile and Main St.

Proceeds from the 2019 MOM Race will benefit brain research at The University of Michigan Depression Center, suicide prevention programming by KnowResolve, and crisis intervention services provided by Common Ground.

For more information, please visit MOMrace.org or contact Julie Farhat at 248-376-4MOM or director@momrace.org.

 

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Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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Clawson – April 29, 2019

Clawson – April 29, 2019

by | Apr 29, 2019 | Clawson News

Food Trucks Are Rolling in to the Oakland County Farmers Market

Come hungry to the Oakland County Farmers Market on Saturday, May 4, to enjoy the first event in the 2019 Food Truck Rally series. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., visitors can indulge in savory barbecue, cool treats and freshly prepared culinary creations from popular local vendors.

“We have received amazing responses from the food truck rally events we have held the past few years,” Jeremy Brown, market manager, said. “Every day the market is open you can find unique items, great barbecue from the Red Wood Grill and a variety of fresh products, so when the food trucks are here, they add to the fun.”

The Food Truck Rally series kicks off the spring and summer season at the market. From May through December, the Oakland County Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

 

MOM race Saturday May 4

Has your life been touched by mental illness or suicide? Are you looking to connect with others to help erase the stigma, or just participate in a local 5K for a good cause? Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 4, in Royal Oak for the 14th Annual MOM Race for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention.

The 5K run/walk starts at 10 a.m. from Starr Jaycee Park and travels through the Vinsetta neighborhoods between 12 Mile and Main St.

Proceeds from the 2019 MOM Race will benefit brain research at The University of Michigan Depression Center, suicide prevention programming by KnowResolve, and crisis intervention services provided by Common Ground.

For more information, please visit MOMrace.org or contact Julie Farhat at (248) 376-4MOM or director@momrace.org.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

To share your news, announcements, and events, please email citynewseditor@localbiznews.net

Troy – April 29, 2019

Troy – April 29, 2019

by | Apr 29, 2019 | Troy News

Register Now for 14th Annual Nonprofit Management Conference

The Troy Chamber of Commerce and its Non-Profit Network will host the 14th Annual Nonprofit Management Conference, presented by PNC Bank on Thursday, May 16, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Walsh College, Troy campus (3838 Livernois). This affordable management conference for nonprofit professionals, board members and volunteers.

The cost for the conference, breakfast and lunch included, is $60 for Troy Chamber members and $110 for non-members. Two or more attendees from the same non-member organization will receive a $10 discount per person. Space is limited, and reservations must be made in advance.

To register, call the Troy Chamber at 248-641-3694 or e-mail: jody@troychamber.com. For more details on the event, including topics and descriptions of the breakout sessions and speakers, go the Non-Profit Network’s page on the Troy Chamber’s website, http://www.troychamber.com/non-profit-network and click on the Nonprofit Management Conference.

Troy’s Valeo Debuts Electric Vehicle Advances at Chinese Auto Show

Valeo, a French automotive supplier with its North American headquarters in Troy, exhibited its newest electric vehicle technology at the Shanghai International Auto Show in China.

On the Valeo stand in Shanghai were the company’s new reversible charger and its low-voltage all-electric urban vehicle prototype.

The reversible charger enables vehicles to become links in the power grid. Developed in collaboration with the China’s Xcharge, this system makes it possible to send excess electricity back to the grid. The company says the innovation marks a major step forward for technologies designed to store electricity, especially power generated by low-emission systems such as solar panels and wind turbines.

 

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Troy – April 22, 2019

Troy – April 22, 2019

by | Apr 22, 2019 | Troy News

Go Out to Eat and Step Up

From Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3, participating restaurants will offer diners 20% off their food purchases if they bring in a “Step Up to the Plate” promotional piece (i.e. school flyer, ad, email or other communication about the program). Discount offer is only valid for food and non-alcoholic beverages. You can download the Step Up flyer on the Troy Chamber website – troychamber.com.

Diners may then turn in their detailed receipts to the Troy school of their choice. Receipts are due to Troy Schools by Friday, May 10. The school receiving the most money in receipts will win a $1,000 cash prize!

Get Your Hands Dirty: Plots Available in Senior Community Garden

Gardening is great for the body and mind. Grab your little bit of earth through the senior community garden program.

May 1 through Oct. 31
$70 Residents, $80 Non-Residents
Act #8008-A: Ground plot, 20′ x 20′
Act #8008-B: Raised plot, 4′ x 12′

Located at Troy Farm at Beach Road and South Blvd. Limit one per household. Plots must be tended by a senior (50+). Tilling and water access are included. No refunds after May 1.

Free Medication Drop-off at Beaumont

Beaumont Health and local law enforcement agencies are encouraging people to drop off unused or expired prescribed medications locations Friday, April 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This also includes over-the-counter medications and other drugs. No questions asked. Only pills will be accepted.

Beaumont Hospital, Troy/Beaumont Medical Park
44250 Dequindre Road
Atrium Entrance (Across pedestrian bridge from Beaumont Hospital, Troy)
Sterling Heights  48314

Residents can also drop off medical sharps.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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