Birmingham – July 8, 2019

Birmingham – July 8, 2019

by | Jul 8, 2019 | Birmingham News

Reserve Your Seat for Hazel’s Lobster Pound

For a limited time, Chef Emmele Herrold will have fresh Maine lobster flown in for a special menu at Hazel, Ravines and Downtown. The crustacean-influenced menu includes lobster rolls, whole lobster dinners and other New England favorites. The lobsters are flown in July 14 through Aug. 11. Hazel, Ravines and Downtown is located at 1 Peabody in Birmingham. Call 248-671-1747 or hrd.kitchen for reservations.

Small Group Personal Training Available Through Birmingham Next

Need a little personal help in reaching your fitness goals, but still enjoy a group class? This group of highly motivated members, along with Lori Harbour, certified AFAA instructor, will help you improve your health, strength, energy and stamina in a fun and lively environment.

Class may be held outside, weather permitting, 2 to 3 p.m.

Series 1: July 11, 18 and Aug 1.
Cost three-class series: $45 members / $50 non-members

Click here to register

 

Bernhard Brenner, the president and founder of Knitcraft

Learn About the Golden Age of the Automobile

By 1915, the vast majority of popular car brands were from Detroit…the Motor City was born.

Detroit car brands provided a car for any budget and any style; building fast, luxurious, dependable, and inexpensive cars that “put America on wheels.” Bailey Sisoy Isgro, Detroit History Tours, will cover this history from automotive legends like Henry Ford, Horace and John Dodge, and Ransom E. Olds, to the lesser known geniuses who added horsepower and designed dream cars.

Wednesday, July 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Complimentary for NEXT members / $5 non-members

Click here to register

Attend Birmingham N.O.W. Info Session

Residents and business owners are invited to learn more about the Birmingham North Old Woodward Project at an information session planned for Tuesday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center located at 1516 S. Cranbrook Rd. in Birmingham. All are welcome to attend.

Later this summer, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, Birmingham residents will be asked to consider a ballot proposal that would fund the reconstruction of the aging North Old Woodward parking structure and extend Bates Street from Willits to Old Woodward. The cost to repay the debt on the general obligation bonds, not to exceed $57.4 million, will come from the Enterprise Parking Fund which consists of user fees paid to the parking system. Birmingham residents will not be charged the cost to repay the bond debt for the parking structure and street extension. There is no tax increase to Birmingham residents if the bond is approved.

Facts pertaining to the Birmingham N.O.W. project can be found on the City website at www.bhamgov.org/birminghamnowproject. There, you will find frequently asked questions as well as videos and other information about the project.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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Clawson – July 8, 2019

Clawson – July 8, 2019

by | Jul 8, 2019 | Clawson News

General Hot Dog Eating Contest Draws Crowd

For the third year in a row, the General Dog hot dog eating contest on July 4, drew fierce competition to see who could down the most hot dogs. The winner, Matt Holowicki, downed 13 hot dogs in five minutes. Watch the clip here.

 

Community Food Bank Open Once a Month

Those in need of food can pencil in the third Monday of every month. Food bags are available from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 700 E. Elmwood Ave., in the building of Grace Apostolic Church.

Food donations are always welcome. Food donation boxes are located in city buildings and local businesses. Items needed include boxed dinners, cereal, canned fruits and veggies, canned soup, pasta and sauce, tuna, instant oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, rice, stuffing, crackers and juice boxes.

Call 248-435-4500 or 248-736-6320 for more information.

 

Free Play Day at Clawson City Park

Come Out and Play at Clawson City Park Wednesday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the fun with free water inflatables, retro games, climbing tower and nature activity. Contact doreys@oakgov.com with questions.

 

Summer Taxes Can Be Paid in Installments

Summer Taxes were mailed on July 1 and can be paid in eight monthly installments for a $10 fee. Installment booklets must be picked up at the Treasurer’s office after receiving the bill and before July 31. Payments may be directly debited from your savings or checking account. Visit www.cityofclawson.com for more information.

 

Announcing LEGO Night for Grown-ups

LEGOS aren’t just for kids. On Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., adults are welcome to enjoy an evening of creativity with everyone’s favorite building blocks. Register now by calling 248-588-5500 or online at www.clawson.lib.mi.us.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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The UPS Store Helps Local Businesses Grow

The UPS Store Helps Local Businesses Grow

by | Jul 4, 2019 | LBN Community Series, The UPS Store, Troy

The UPS Store Helps Local Businesses Grow
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JULY 2019
BY REBECCA CALAPPI
LBN Community Series
Troy
According to Cody Pietz, the best thing about working at The UPS Store is that you never know who or what will walk through the door.

“You never know what someone’s going to bring in or what you’re going to have to do,” said Pietz. “We’ve shipped car engines and even more than 200 windshields to Poland.”

CODY PIETZ

STORE MANAGER, THE UPS STORE – TROY
Pietz is the store manager at the Troy store on Rochester Road. The UPS Store are franchised businesses, and he’s liked working there so much, he’s been with the same owners for more than 10 years. The Troy store is also the inventory store for the other two locations in the franchise. Pietz stocks more than 40 different box sizes as well as packing materials that keep all three locations operating at full throttle.

“We do shipping, packaging, freight, crating large objects with wood, laminating, binding, printing fliers, post cards and banners,” said Pietz. “We also do house account services to small businesses and sort of become their shipping department. We also offer mailboxes and notary services. Out of the 90 stores in our region, we’re fourth in notary. We offer postal services, pick up services from homes if people don’t have a way of getting them here. We usually help people out.”

In addition to Pietz, 28, the store is staffed by one other associate, Austin Kosmatin, 19.

“This job is stepping up for me,” said Kosmatin. “I feel like this is more of a job that could be long-term rather than a job that you don’t know if you’ll have a good future. It’s different being only two people who work here. There’s a lot to learn, so I’m excited for it.”

While the businesses of the store revolve around shipping, Pietz emphasizes that customer service is actually the driving factor.

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“We always try to make the customer happy. We always want to get them in and out as quickly as possible. We don’t want to rush people in and out, but we know they don’t want to be here a long time,” said Pietz. “Out of the three stores, we only have eight employees, so everyone is pretty much full time. We want people who have an interest in making the business grow.”

Rochelle DeSmet, business owner of CORE, is proof that Pietz and The UPS Store walk the talk.

“They have been amazing and awesome and a main link in growing my business,” said DeSmet. “They provide excellent customer service. I will stick with that UPS Store for the rest of my life. Cody has seen me from being in a closet to a 10,000-square-foot office. It makes my life easier.”

Co-owner Paula Martinos-Mantay and her husband focus on giving young people, like Pietz and Kosmatin, the opportunity to grow professionally.

“Our business model revolves around treating our customers exceptionally well and offering a variety of services, so they can take care of all of their errands in one stop. And we’ve heard from our customers that we do provide that,” said Martinos-Mantay. “We have a great team of Millennials here. We like to support the young people, that’s why we’ve given them more responsibility.”

Services at The UPS Store aren’t limited to businesses, though. Individuals use the location to drop off cable boxes, retrieve mail, make copies and ship items.

“We never want to gouge people,” said Pietz. “We tell you if it’ll be cheaper at the post office. We’re very straight forward with people. We’re not out to give you bad service.”

The UPS Store
3334 Rochester Rd.
Troy, MI 48083
248.528.1023

www.theupsstorelocal.com/0213

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Royal Oak – July 1, 2019

Royal Oak – July 1, 2019

by | Jul 1, 2019 | Royal Oak News

Meet for a Nature Walk

On Tuesday, July 23, “Meadow of the Arboretum” is being held at the Royal Oak Arboretum at 7 p.m. Meet at the Royal Oak Senior/Community Center at 3500 Marais and use the north end of the parking lot. There is no preregistration or cost for this walk.

Skoop Pedicabs Will Continue Through July

Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority and Skoop will continue to provide free pedicab rides through July.

Visitors can take a Skoop pedicab to downtown Royal Oak destinations, compliments of the Downtown Development Authority. Hours of operation in July are Thursdays (July 4) from 5 to 11 p.m.; Fridays from 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and evenings 6 p.m. to midnight; and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m.

Save Money, Raise Money

If you have been thinking about membership at the soon-to-open BJ’s Wholesale Club, join now and help raise funds for Tim’s Kitchen at the Mahany-Meininger Senior Center.

For every membership purchased between now and July 10, BJ’s is donating $5 to Tim’s Kitchen. Memberships can be purchased at the M/M Center Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reserve Your Seat Now For Schallert Talk

The Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority, in partnership with Main Street Oakland County welcomes nationally-known destination downtown expert Jon Schallert to downtown Royal Oak on Wednesday, July 24, at the Hyatt Place Hotel. He will offer insights on how local businesses can transform into consumer destinations.

Schallert is a destination expert. He developed his 14-step “Destination Business” strategy during 30+ years of consulting with small business owners in more than 500 communities across North America. He shares his trademarked approaches with thousands of entrepreneurs every year — transforming their businesses to be more profitable.

The presentation will address:

  • Avoid major marketing mistakes
  • Target and attract your most profitable customers
  • Make your customer love your business in the first seven seconds after they enter your space
  • Increase customer loyalty while maintaining profit margins even if competitors are using price discounting
  • Create free publicity for your business in newspapers, magazines, television and online

The morning session begins at 8 a.m. and Schallert will present his 14-step destination downtown strategy.

The 12:30 p.m., 60-minute “Marketing Roundtable” is open to Royal Oak businesses only. Attendees will breakdown their business’ components, strengths and weaknesses and compare them with the Destination Businesses discussed in the morning.

“This year, we wanted to provide business owners with something they could use to launch themselves to the next level of success. I think people who attend this workshop will be inspired to take some bold and creative steps,” said Sean Kammer, DDA Downtown manager.

The event is free to attend. Seating for the event is limited to 80 people RSVP on Eventbrite.

Students Learn About Bike Safety Through Community Partnership Program

Royal Oak third-graders learned about bike safety with help from the city, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak and the Royal Oak Optimist Club.

Students at each of the elementary schools heard from Donna Bucciarelli, Beaumont trauma injury prevention education coordinator, and Joe Yerke, Royal Oak Police Department school liaison officer, about the importance of keeping their heads protected, plus how to navigate the roads on a bicycle.

“The impact of the program is that the kids have new awareness about how important it is to take personal responsibility to keep themselves safe,” Bucciarelli said. “They are at an age where mom and dad might not always be with them and that they need to know and take responsibility for what will keep them safe.”

At the end of the presentation, the more than 350 third-graders each received a bike helmet. The helmets were donated by the Royal Oak Optimist Club.

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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Troy – July 1, 2019

Troy – July 1, 2019

by | Jul 1, 2019 | Troy News

Kids and Adults with Development Disabilities Have Chance to Dance

“My Chance to Dance” is a dance/exercise program for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Sessions are held Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Big Beaver United Methodist Church at 3753 John R in Troy. The cost is $40 for eight classes or $6 for drop-ins. The first class is free for new students.

Classes are ongoing, so register at any time.

Contact Peggy DiMercurio at mdimercurio@wowway.com or 586-801-4902, with any questions.

 

Beatles Tribute Band, Barbeque Feature at July 18 Event

The Beatles are invading Troy and they’re bringing barbecue with them.

On Thursday, July 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., The Beatles tribute band, Shout! Is playing for fans of the Fab Four and fall-off-the-bone barbecue from Mission BBQ.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Troy Community Center. Adult registration is $15/residents and $20/non-residents. Ages 12 and under: $7/residents and $12/non-residents.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register by July 11.

The Troy Summer Concert Series is Back

Boulan Park on Crooks Road between Big Beaver and Wattles Roads will be the backdrop for some fabulous music on select Thursdays this summer. Stay after work, grab a bite to eat, and listen to music from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Food will be available from food trucks and Harold’s Italian Ice starting at 5:30 p.m.

On July 11, The Back Beats will fill the air with music using authentic instruments, clothing and hairstyles. The BackBeats transport their audiences on a Magical Mystery Tour of yesteryear, when the whole world first heard the four names of John, Paul, George and Ringo.

The concert is followed by a “drive-in” movie, Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse.

The Troy Historic Village Hosts Summer Events

This summer is shaping up with amazing events for all ages from the Troy Historic Village.

July 10
Troy Garden Club’s 45th-Annual Garden Walk: Between Art & Nature
Tour includes seven private gardens open to ticketholders from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m., rain or shine.
Tickets: $10 before July 10, $15 day of. Purchase in advance (cash/check only) from Troy Historic Village, Telly’s Greenhouse, Auburn Oaks Garden Center, or Uncle Luke’s. Day-of tickets available only at the Village.

July 15-19
History Experience Week at The Historic Village

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Ages 7-11
Travel back in time and spend five days like the pioneers and early 20th century residents of rural Troy. Historic interpreters help kids try out old-time chores, play vintage games and make take-home crafts such as beeswax candles and wooden birdhouses.

 

Positivity Patrol Program Kicks Off

With summer underway, the Troy Police Department is mobilizing the new Positivity Patrol program. Officers will be out in the community distributing footballs, soccer balls and other fun items for kids to encourage them to get outside and engaged in the community, as well as get to know their local police.

Officers will be available to provide safety tips, chat or possibly toss a football around.

“Our mission is to work with our community to keep Troy a great place to live,” said Chief Frank Nastasi. “We want all of our residents, including kids, to know that we are here to help them and that they are an important part of the community.”

Troy kids can be a part of the program by talking with officers on patrol in their neighborhood, or by doing a positive deed that benefits the community. Any child that does a positive deed, such as cleaning up trash or helping a neighbor, can stop by the station front desk and pick up a prize.

Troy officers will also visit local youth programs, such as the Troy Community Coalition Summer Camp and the Troy Recreation Department Safety Town, to educate kids about safety and offer kids the opportunity to meet their local officers.

Pawfficer Donut, the department’s community outreach cat, is also getting in on the action. Now through July 10, the department is featuring “10 Days of Pawsitivity” with Donut on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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