Troy – May 14, 2019

Troy – May 14, 2019

by | May 14, 2019 | Troy News

Save the Date for Memorial Day Ceremony

Take a few moments to honor and remember all the men and women who gave their lives for our country. The City of Troy hosts its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27, at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Plaza in front of Troy City Hall (500 W. Big Beaver Road).

Join others to honor fallen men and women who served our country to ensure our freedom with memorializing speeches, music and reflection. Colonel (Ret) James E. Prescott, United States Army, will be the keynote speaker.

The public is welcome to attend. The ceremony will last approximately one hour. For more information, contact the Community Affairs Department at 248-524-1147.

Perennial Exchange Coming to Troy this Week

The annual Perennial Plant Exchange Hosted by the Troy Garden Club is Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot adjacent to the Troy Family Aquatic Center (off Livernois between Big Beaver and Wattles Road).

Trade your excess plants and increase the variety in your garden. The event is free. No money will exchange hands. Troy Garden Club Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Event will be held outside rain or shine. Reservations are not required.

Plants must be pest free and disease free. Please label all plants as to type and the color of bloom if known. You may wish to bring a wagon or a friend to facilitate trading. City of Troy is providing free compost. Bring your own containers.

For additional information call 248.528.2647.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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Clawson – May 14, 2019

Clawson – May 14, 2019

by | May 14, 2019 | Clawson News

City-Wide Garage Sale Slated for June 7-9

Clean out your closets to prepare for the city-wide garage sale. All residents are encouraged to participate and host a sale at their own home June 7 through 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no fee to take part in this publicized event. Call the Recreation Department at 248-589-0334 or email parksrec@cityofclawson.com to put your home on the online list of participants.

 

Mental Health Fair May 29 at Beaumont, Royal Oak

Beaumont Health and Easterseals Michigan are hosting a free mental health fair Wednesday, May 29, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The fair will take place in the South Tower lobby at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, 3601 W. Thirteen Mile Road. Free parking is available in the South Tower parking structure.

 

Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo May 17-18

The Detroit Zoological Society and Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with more than 40 local animal welfare organizations, will co-host the spring 2019 Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo on Friday, May 17, noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for immediate adoption to loving homes at one of the nation’s largest off-site companion animal adoption events.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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Birmingham – May 14, 2019

Birmingham – May 14, 2019

by | May 14, 2019 | Birmingham News

Get Involved with Week-Long Charrette

The centerpiece of The Birmingham Plan public engagement is a week-long Charrette from May 14 – 21. Residents won’t want to miss this exciting event with public presentations and meetings focused on specific topics. City officials are looking for input to help set a visionary course for the Birmingham residents of today and tomorrow. The Charrette studio will be located at 255 S. Old Woodward.

City Takes Next Step Toward Downtown Parking Vision

The City has approved a non-binding development agreement, which includes an initial phase to replace the aging, North Old Woodward parking structure with a state-of-the-art facility as well as a secondary phase that envisions developing nearby sites. Residents are encouraged to learn more about this proposed project by going to the dedicated web page on the city website, www.bhamgov.org/noldwoodwardparking.

This page features further information including an FAQ as well as background information about the project.

Mental Health Fair May 29 at Beaumont, Royal Oak

Beaumont Health and Easterseals Michigan are hosting a free mental health fair Wednesday, May 29, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The fair will take place in the South Tower lobby at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, 3601 W. Thirteen Mile Road. Free parking is available in the South Tower parking structure.

Bernhard Brenner, the president and founder of Knitcraft

Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo May 17-18

The Detroit Zoological Society and Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with more than 40 local animal welfare organizations, will co-host the spring 2019 Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo on Friday, May 17, noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for immediate adoption to loving homes at one of the nation’s largest off-site companion animal adoption events.

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

To share your news, announcements, and events, please email citynewseditor@localbiznews.net
A Great First Year in Downtown Birmingham for St. Croix

A Great First Year in Downtown Birmingham for St. Croix

by | May 9, 2019 | Birmingham, LBN Community Series, St. Croix

A Great First Year in Downtown Birmingham for St. Croix

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MAY 2019
BY BRAD KADRICH
LBN Community Series
Birmingham
Bob and Jan Nelson of Owosso have been shopping at St. Croix for more than a dozen years, and have always been happy with what they’ve found.

So it wasn’t a big surprise to see the Nelsons follow them a year ago, when the men’s clothing store made its move from the Somerset Collection in Troy to the streets of downtown Birmingham.

VICTORIA KNIGHT

GENERAL MANAGER, ST. CROIX SHOPS – BIRMINGHAM

“They have good service, and (merchandise) is good quality,” Bob Nelson said. “If they don’t have what you want, they’ll find it. The service is fantastic.”

Apparently, the Nelsons aren’t the only ones who think so. According to general manager Victoria Knight, foot traffic has doubled what it was at the mall, and many customers have followed the store to its new location (268 W. Maple).

The resulting big business solidifies the thinking of making the move a year ago, following 24 successful years at Somerset.

“It was time for a change, and it was time to leave the mall setting,” Knight said. “We’ve heard from many clients that they no longer like shopping in the malls. So we listened.

“We found Birmingham and realized Birmingham was ‘the’ place,” she added. “A year later, we (believe) we made the right decision.”

St. Croix specializes in men’s clothing, largely made in the United States and Italy. All of the store’s knitwear is made in the U.S., handcrafted and made in the company factory in Winona, Minn. Some sport shirts, trousers and socks are made in Italy, while belts and leather coats are made in the U.S.

More than 80 percent of the store is U.S-made. Coats, pants, shirts, belts and other clothing items can be found in abundance.

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And they’re being found by both new and repeat shoppers, especially – in a big change from their mall days – by men.

It’s a change that has convinced everyone at St. Croix the move was timed perfectly.

“It’s the best move we’ve ever made,” said Mike Hill, Knight’s assistant, who has worked at St. Croix for 11 years. “We’re more of a destination location. The guys are more comfortable shopping here.”

It was a trend Knight said she’d heard about, even before they left Somerset.

“The wives used to come shopping at Somerset and now we see the husbands shopping in Birmingham,” she pointed out. “Most men have expressed to us … they want a small, intimate boutique shop like ours.”

The other thing the new location has given them for the last year is more creative freedom. Knight said she’s got more room to create in her windows – and within the shop – than she had in Troy.

“We aren’t mandated by the mall,” she said. “We can be as creative as we want with the windows and what we need to do in the store, because no one is telling us what we can and can’t do.”

As the store celebrated with customers new and old, including cupcakes for the occasion, Knight couldn’t have been happier about the move.

“We love Birmingham, we love the community,” she said. “Everything about Birmingham is what they say … small community, everyone works together and it’s just a great place.”

St. Croix
268 West Maple
Birmingham, Michigan
248.816.1390

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by | May 6, 2019 | Troy News

Suicide Prevention Seminar

The Oakland County Public Health Department is hosting a discussion on suicide. People of all ages are encouraged to attend to learn about suicide prevention across the age span. The discussion is Thursday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oakland Community Health Network at 5505 Corporate Drive in Troy. Registration is from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., or preregister here.

Plan on Attending Free Document Shredding Events at the Oakland County Farmers Market

Free document shredding has been offered by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office since 2005 as a way to prevent identity theft. Oakland County Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Sheriff Michael Bouchard, is pleased to expand this important service for Oakland County residents.

In May, the sheriffs will be in the market parking lot on Friday, May 10, from 9 to 11 a.m.

 

Rebecca Calappi

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