Boogie Over to Riley Park for Wayback Machine Concert
As the name implies, Wayback Machine will transport you to another era in music—perhaps take you back to The Summer of Love, The British Invasion, Motown as well as other stops into the 70s and 80s.
The fun starts at 7 p.m. with an opening performance by Shannon Lee.
Get more info here.
Movie in the Park Features Shrek
Right after the Concert in the Park on Aug. 16, stick around for a viewing of Shrek. The adventures of Shrek, Donkey and Fiona begin at 9:30 p.m. and will wrap up by – 11:30 p.m.
Did You Know?
The weekend of Aug. 3 and 4, Farmington Public Schools hosted The Michigan PTA State Convention this weekend to Farmington High School.
Parent teacher associations are a pool of volunteers dedicated to enhancing every child’s school experience.
Police Department Hires Three New Officers
Left to Right: City Manager Dave Boyer, Officer Kayleigh Schropp, Officer Jeremy Mills, Officer Paxtyn Ciesielski, and Police Chieft Charles Nebus
Farmington Hills Police Chief Charles Nebus announced Jeremy Mills, Paxtyn Ciesielski and Kayleigh Schropp were hired as new officers with the police department.
Officer Jeremy Mills began his career with the department in 2018 as a police service aide. He earned an associate degree in General Studies and an associate degree in Law Enforcement from Macomb Community College. He graduated from the Oakland Police Academy in June 2019. Officer Mills is currently assigned to the Patrol Division of the Operations Bureau as part of the Field Training Program.
Officer Paxtyn Ciesielski began her career with the department in January, when she was hired as a police service aide. Officer Ciesielski earned her associate degree in Criminal Justice from Schoolcraft College. She graduated from the Wayne County Regional Police Academy in November. Officer Ciesielski is currently assigned to the Patrol Division of the Operations Bureau as part of the Field Training Program.
Officer Kayleigh Schropp is a graduate of Ferris State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. She graduated from the Ferris State University Police Academy in May. Officer Schropp is currently assigned to the Patrol Division of the Operations Bureau as part of the Field Training Program.
Outdoor Adventure Camp Gives Teens a Taste of the Wild
Teen Outdoor Adventure Camp is scheduled at the Nature Center Aug. 12-16. The Farmington Hills Nature Center hosts the teens at Heritage Park.
Participants will experience a variety of outdoor adventures and learn new skills including archery, canoeing, wilderness survival, hiking, high ropes and geocaching, all guided by a biology professor from Oakland Community College and Nature Center staff members. There will also be an optional overnight camp out in front of the Nature Center.
The Outdoor Adventure Camp is for teens ages 13 to 17. Participants should be prepared for field trips and exploring in the outdoors. The fee for the week of camp is $190 for residents and $200 for non-residents.
Register at the Costick Center or online. Heritage Park is located at 24915 Farmington Road, between 10 and 11 Mile roads. Call the Nature Center at 248-477-1135 or email asmith@fhgov.com for information about additional camps and programs at Heritage Park or the Farmington Hills Nature Center.
