Berkley – December 2, 2019

Berkley – December 2, 2019

by | Dec 2, 2019 | Berkley News

Friends,

I blinked and missed November.

At my house, we’re in full-blown celebration mode. After Thanksgiving, we celebrated my dad’s birthday. Then my twins’ birthday is midmonth. My family Christmas party and my birthday sit back to back on the calendar. Christmas comes through like a freight train, and after a week of putting toys together and picking packaging out of the rug, we celebrate the New Year.

I’m pre-exhausted.

But this season, I’m doing a few things for myself. I signed up for a virtual race to run, walk or crawl at least one mile every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m also determined to enjoy a cheesy or classic (I haven’t decided yet) movie without multi-tasking. And I have my heart set on finding a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in a store. A story of mine is published in the book and I’d just like to see it somewhere.

What are your plans for the holidays? Email me at citynewseditor@localbiznews.net so I can pick up a few new ideas for my family.

Rebecca

Berkley Resident Gives Back for the Holidays

The city kicked off a Berkley Features blog series, which highlights all things Berkley. Specifically, on all the amazing work Berkley residents, city staff and partner organizations do for Berkley that many might not know of and how it all comes together to make the community the place you want to be.

The first post in the We Are Berkley blog series, tells the story of Mark and Wendy Casey, the painters behind the Berkley Santa.

Holiday Lights Parade

The Berkley Holiday Lights Parade rolls into town on Dec. 7, at 5:30 pm. It starts on 12 Mile at Bacon and ends at the gazebo in front of City Hall on Coolidge Highway. The tree lighting and visits with Santa follow after the parade.

Write a Letter to Santa

The Berkley Public Library is hosting a Letters to Santa event on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come to the Storytime Room to write and decorate a letter to Santa and then drop it in the giant mailbox right outside the library. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required.

Volunteer for Master Plan Steering Comittee

Interested in taking part in helping plan for the future of Berkley? The Community Development Department is looking for volunteers to join the Master Plan Steering Committee.

Fill out the application here:

www.berkleymich.org/masterplanapp.

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

To share your news, announcements, and events, please email citynewseditor@localbiznews.net
Auburn Hills – December 2, 2019

Auburn Hills – December 2, 2019

by | Dec 2, 2019 | Auburn Hills News

Friends,

I blinked and missed November.

At my house, we’re in full-blown celebration mode. After Thanksgiving, we celebrated my dad’s birthday. Then my twins’ birthday is midmonth. My family Christmas party and my birthday sit back to back on the calendar. Christmas comes through like a freight train, and after a week of putting toys together and picking packaging out of the rug, we celebrate the New Year.

I’m pre-exhausted.

But this season, I’m doing a few things for myself. I signed up for a virtual race to run, walk or crawl at least one mile every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m also determined to enjoy a cheesy or classic (I haven’t decided yet) movie without multi-tasking. And I have my heart set on finding a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in a store. A story of mine is published in the book and I’d just like to see it somewhere.

What are your plans for the holidays? Email me at citynewseditor@localbiznews.net so I can pick up a few new ideas for my family.

Rebecca

Book Bingo

Play Book Bingo at the library to win book prizes, have fun and make new friends. Enjoy the benefits of engaging in mentally stimulating activities such as games. Bingo is for those aged 18 and over. Registration is required for the event on Dec. 11 at 2 p.m.

Auburn Hills Teen Council Sock Drive

The Auburn Hills Teen Council is trying to collect the most socks as to compete with Teen Councils in surrounding communities for lifelong bragging rights. The group is hosting the sock drive at the beginning of the year and donating all collections to homeless shelters. Donations can be made at the Auburn Hills Community Center.

Be a Census-Taker

You can earn money while helping your community by learning how to become a Census Taker on Monday, Dec. 9. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 12:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Check out the online application at census2020.gov/jobs. Census takers are paid weekly and have flexible hours with paid training.

For more information, or to get help applying, call 855-JOB-2020.

Firefighters Food Drive

The Auburn Hills Firefighters are holding a food drive to help those in need in the community. There are several convenient drop-off opportunities for those who would like to donate:

Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at Station 2 at 1899 N. Squirrel Road. The lobby is open 24 hours.

Non-perishable food donations will also be accepted at the Annual Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Station 3, 3253 Joslyn Rd. Auburn Hills.

Monetary donations are accepted online via PayPal or by check made out to “Auburn Hills Helping Hands Association.” Mail or deliver checks to Station 2.

For more information, visit www.ahHelpingHands.org.

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

To share your news, announcements, and events, please email citynewseditor@localbiznews.net
Birmingham – December 2, 2019

Birmingham – December 2, 2019

by | Dec 2, 2019 | Birmingham News

Friends,

I blinked and missed November.

At my house, we’re in full-blown celebration mode. After Thanksgiving, we celebrated my dad’s birthday. Then my twins’ birthday is midmonth. My family Christmas party and my birthday sit back to back on the calendar. Christmas comes through like a freight train, and after a week of putting toys together and picking packaging out of the rug, we celebrate the New Year.

I’m pre-exhausted.

But this season, I’m doing a few things for myself. I signed up for a virtual race to run, walk or crawl at least one mile every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m also determined to enjoy a cheesy or classic (I haven’t decided yet) movie without multi-tasking. And I have my heart set on finding a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in a store. A story of mine is published in the book and I’d just like to see it somewhere.

What are your plans for the holidays? Email me at citynewseditor@localbiznews.net so I can pick up a few new ideas for my family.

Rebecca

Take the City Planning Survey

The city and the planning consultants invite Birmingham residents and community members to take the next survey regarding The Birmingham Plan.

Feedback on proposals made in the first draft of the Master Plan will give the project team further direction for future plan revisions.

The survey also provides room for open feedback, so please consider clicking through and spreading the word to friends and neighbors.

The survey will be open through Dec. 23. Hard copies of the survey are also available at City Hall, Baldwin Public Library, the Department of Public Services and the two fire stations as well Next.

For a refresh on the first draft Master Plan, and for additional information, visit the project website at www.TheBirminghamPlan.com

Holiday Fun Coming to Shain Park

Shain Park will come alive with activity during the Birmingham Shopping District’s annual Birmingham Winter Markt event from Dec. 6-8. The park will be illuminated with more than 65 booths featuring unique gift items for loved ones, teachers and friends. Talented vendors will display traditional holiday crafts and décor, art from local artisans, holiday greenery, jewelry, home décor and more.

On opening night, Friday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m., the community will come together with Santa and the mayor for live caroling and to light Birmingham’s holiday tree. This year, Birmingham’s holiday tree is larger and brighter than ever, standing 41 feet tall with more than 45,000 LED lights.

Birmingham Winter Markt attendees can enjoy European food and drinks, gift items, holiday greens, crafts, ice sculptures, live reindeer, warming stations, marshmallow roasting stations, a Kinderhaus children’s activity area, the popular Santa House, and live entertainment. As a special surprise, 300 random shoppers will receive ornaments with a voucher for a free gift.

Birmingham Museum Offers “A Peek at Christmas Past”

The 1822 John West Hunter House is the oldest house in Oakland County, and has seen plenty of Christmas seasons come and go—196 to be exact. For those seeking a sense of an old-fashioned Christmas, the Birmingham Museum will share treasured holiday items and other keepsakes from Birmingham families of the past as part of its ‘Christmas Past’ display inside the Hunter House during December.

Visitors who are or become members of the Friends of the Birmingham Museum this month will receive a complementary set of usable reproduction vintage holiday postcards from the museum’s extensive collection, while they last. Annual membership is $25 per person or $40 for a family. Regular museum admission: $7 per adult, $5 for seniors and students, kids 5 and under and members are free.

To find out more, call the Birmingham Museum at 248-530-1928 or go online.

Get a Lyft for Less

Those visiting downtown Birmingham this holiday season are encouraged to leave their cars at home and enjoy discounted Lyft rides to Birmingham.

The promotion runs now through Dec. 31, or when promotion funds are exhausted – whichever comes first. To take advantage of the promotion, Lyft users should use these promotion codes:

Type code BHAMDAY19 from noon to 5:59 p.m. for $7 off a ride to downtown Birmingham.

Type code BHAMNIGHT19 from 6 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. for $3 off a ride to downtown Birmingham.

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

To share your news, announcements, and events, please email citynewseditor@localbiznews.net
Farmington – December 2, 2019

Farmington – December 2, 2019

by | Dec 2, 2019 | Farmington News

Friends,

I blinked and missed November.

At my house, we’re in full-blown celebration mode. After Thanksgiving, we celebrated my dad’s birthday. Then my twins’ birthday is midmonth. My family Christmas party and my birthday sit back to back on the calendar. Christmas comes through like a freight train, and after a week of putting toys together and picking packaging out of the rug, we celebrate the New Year.

I’m pre-exhausted.

But this season, I’m doing a few things for myself. I signed up for a virtual race to run, walk or crawl at least one mile every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m also determined to enjoy a cheesy or classic (I haven’t decided yet) movie without multi-tasking. And I have my heart set on finding a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in a store. A story of mine is published in the book and I’d just like to see it somewhere.

What are your plans for the holidays? Email me at citynewseditor@localbiznews.net so I can pick up a few new ideas for my family.

Rebecca

Farmington Area Goodfellows Holds Holiday Food Drive

The Farmington Area Goodfellows will hold their Annual Holiday Assistance Program for families and seniors in Farmington and Farmington Hills.

Collection boxes accepting donations of canned or boxed foods, personal care items, new books and unwrapped, new toys until Dec. 18 are located at:

Costick Center, 28600 W. Eleven Mile Road

Farmington City Hall, 23600 Liberty Street

Farmington Public Library, 23500 Liberty Street

Monetary donations are appreciated and may be sent to:  Farmington Area Goodfellows, 31455 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 or online at www.goodfellows.info/donate.

If you would like to volunteer for Delivery Day on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 21, please call 248-986-1111 or sign up for the Farmington Area Goodfellows “Reindeer” email list at www.goodfellows.info.

Go Window Shopping

Have you seen the window installation at 33305 Grand River Ave. of snow-people enjoying winter activities? Thanks to Design Committee member Claire and her assistants Natalie and Morgan, the window is a winter wonderland.Interested in volunteering? Visit DowntownFarmington.org.

Friends Used Book and Media Sale

Enjoy special pricing and promotions on book and media inventory available for sale in the Main Library Lobby on Friday, Dec. 6.

The Friends of the Library are hosting a book sale from 10:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by for Christmas gifts for the bookworm in your life.

Long Awaited Detroit Eatz Opens

Long-awaited Detroit Eatz opened for business Nov. 21. Check out the feature on the new eatery in Local Business News.

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

To share your news, announcements, and events, please email citynewseditor@localbiznews.net
Troy – December 2, 2019

Troy – December 2, 2019

by | Dec 2, 2019 | Troy News

Friends,

I blinked and missed November.

At my house, we’re in full-blown celebration mode. After Thanksgiving, we celebrated my dad’s birthday. Then my twins’ birthday is midmonth. My family Christmas party and my birthday sit back to back on the calendar. Christmas comes through like a freight train, and after a week of putting toys together and picking packaging out of the rug, we celebrate the New Year.

I’m pre-exhausted.

But this season, I’m doing a few things for myself. I signed up for a virtual race to run, walk or crawl at least one mile every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m also determined to enjoy a cheesy or classic (I haven’t decided yet) movie without multi-tasking. And I have my heart set on finding a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in a store. A story of mine is published in the book and I’d just like to see it somewhere.

What are your plans for the holidays? Email me at citynewseditor@localbiznews.net so I can pick up a few new ideas for my family.

Rebecca

50+ Programs Survey 2019

Take the 10-minute survey for the 50+ Programs, and you’ll be entered in weekly prize drawings for a $20 Kroger Gift Card and the grand prize, a $50 Kroger Gift Card. The survey closes Friday, Dec. 27.

Family Memberships at the Community Center

Family Memberships to the Troy Community Center are a great gift idea. Now, you can save money on bringing the whole family to the Troy Community Center with new one-month or three-month packages. You never have to worry about canceling because there are no automatic renewals.

Choose a Basic Family Membership, which includes access to pool, gym, locker rooms, fitness room and free family nights or upgrade to a Fit Family Membership or a Fit Family Plus Membership to add Fitness Passport or Kids Korner childcare options.

Visit rec.troymi.gov/family for complete pricing and options for residents, non-residents, and non-resident employees.

Chess Lessons

On Dec. 4, sharpen your mind with chess lessons from the Troy Youth All-Star Chess Club. The event happens at the library from 7 to 8 p.m. Kids ages 6 and up are welcome to build chess skills as the Troy Youth All-Star Chess Club guides them through the rules, how to play and how to log a game.

Troy Chamber Hosts Holiday Luncheon

On Thursday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Troy Chamber hosts its most popular event of the year – the annual Holiday Luncheon. Hundreds of local business professionals will gather at San Marino Club (1685 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy) for networking and an entertaining panel of company executives from leading Michigan brands. The panel discussion will be moderated by Fox 2 News Anchor, Roop Raj and includes: Joe Renkiewicz, general manager and future owner of Henry The Hatter; John Braganini, president of St. Julian Winery; Paul Saginaw, co-founding partner and chief spiritual officer of Zingerman’s.

For more information, click here.

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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