Open til 9 Shopping

Fido Does Ferndale
www.dodoesferndale.org

Berkley Days 2012 kicks off May 12th, 2012 and will be home for family fun and games all the way through May 20th!

Read more... 

Formerly know as the Hamburg Festival, Backyards & Burgers begins Thursday, May 17th and runs through Sunday, May 20th. Come to downtown Oxford for the first carnival of the season in this area. 
On Saturday, May 19th also enjoy the Best Burger in Oxford, live entertainment, kid's activities, teen zone, seedlings and plants for sale, do-it-youself projects and more. Make sure to "bring your buns" downtown! 

Motor City Comic Con, Michigan’s original Comic Convention, celebrates its 23rd Anniversary, May 18-20 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave in Novi. The 2012 event brings together a stellar roster of Comic world luminaries, as well as a glittering array of iconic TV and film stars and fan favorites from the World of Wrestling as well.

Advance tickets are on sale now at www.motorcitycomiccon.com! Featured  media guests thus far include Dean Cain, of TV’s Adventures of Lois and Clark, the cast of cult movie classic Boondock Saints, including Norman Reedus of current AMC smash hit series the Walking Dead, David Della Rocco and Sean Patrick Flanery--plus famous blonde bombshells Loni Anderson of WKRP in Cincinnati, and actress and Internet sensation Cindy Margolis. The talent and scope of Comic creators appearing at the 2012 Motor City Comic Con is unparalleled in the history of the show.  

Highlights include Joseph Lee, a Director on Fox TV show Family Guy, Mike Grell artist/writer of Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Warlord, X-Men Forever and Action Comics, Ethan Van Sciver, an accomplished artist and perennial fan-favorite, who has contributed to many popular works at both Marvel and DC Comics-- and Peter Bagge, author of the famous ode to slackerdom, HATE, and former editor of R. Crumb's legendary magazine, WEIRDO. Original art and limited edition prints by many of these contemporary masters are available for purchase at the event! Motor City Comic Con gathers comic book and multi-media dealers from across the country, offering a vast variety of pop culture merchandise, including comics, art, tee shirts, movie memorabilia, posters, and more. Over 250 comic book creators, writers and artists will be on site at Comic Con, as well as more than forty actors from the television and sci-fi movie industry.  Comic Con offers big fun for kids young and old! Fans from across the Midwest travel to Motor City Comic Con to compete in the wildly popular Costume Contest on Saturday afternoon. Local celebrity judges will determine who will win the cash and gift packages, but all who participate and attend enjoy the hilariously fun afternoon! The Grand Prize winner also takes home a pair of monthly movie passes for a year.

Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi

Adults One Day: $22 Advance $25 Door, Weekend: $50 Advance $55 Door,Kids: Ages 6-10: One Day: $10, Weekend: $20 -under 5 Free Friday: 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Saturday: 10:30 am – 6:00pm, Sunday: 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Advance ticket holders welcome 30 minutes prior to show open!Show Office 248.426.8059

Berkley Days 2012 kicks off May 12th, 2012 and will be home for family fun and games all the way through May 20th!

Read more... 

City Wide Garage Sale

May 18, 19, 20

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Formerly know as the Hamburg Festival, Backyards & Burgers begins Thursday, May 17th and runs through Sunday, May 20th. Come to downtown Oxford for the first carnival of the season in this area. 
On Saturday, May 19th also enjoy the Best Burger in Oxford, live entertainment, kid's activities, teen zone, seedlings and plants for sale, do-it-youself projects and more. Make sure to "bring your buns" downtown! 

Location: Mill Pond Park in Davisburg

$10.00 per table per day inside the Hart Community Center
$9.00 per table per day under the pavilion
$8.00 per table (we provide the table) per day outside on the lawn
$ 7.00 per 8ft lawn space/day (you provide the table - limited to an 8-foot table only) 

Sellers: Here's your chance to sell those trinkets and gadgets you have packed away and no longer want or need! Space is available for rent. Crafters and independent product distributors are also welcome. Sellers keep their own profits. Registration is required before the sale. Space is available inside the building, outside under the pavilion and outside on the lawn. Space is limited and tables sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Lookers: Come and browse one of Davisburg's biggest sales.

WHEN: Friday & Saturday, May 18 & 19, 2012 

Head to the Longacre House in Farmington Hills for a Mexican Fiesta. Enjoy the night with classic “South of the Border” favorites like fajitas, burritos, and quesadillas. The mood will be set with festive music, and the bar will be serving cervesas, margaritas, and tequila.

Pre-registration is recommended. The Mexican Fiesta costs $15 per person.

The Longacre House is located at 24705 Farmington Road, between Ten and Eleven Mile Roads.

Motor City Comic Con, Michigan’s original Comic Convention, celebrates its 23rd Anniversary, May 18-20 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave in Novi. The 2012 event brings together a stellar roster of Comic world luminaries, as well as a glittering array of iconic TV and film stars and fan favorites from the World of Wrestling as well.

Advance tickets are on sale now at www.motorcitycomiccon.com! Featured  media guests thus far include Dean Cain, of TV’s Adventures of Lois and Clark, the cast of cult movie classic Boondock Saints, including Norman Reedus of current AMC smash hit series the Walking Dead, David Della Rocco and Sean Patrick Flanery--plus famous blonde bombshells Loni Anderson of WKRP in Cincinnati, and actress and Internet sensation Cindy Margolis. The talent and scope of Comic creators appearing at the 2012 Motor City Comic Con is unparalleled in the history of the show.  

Highlights include Joseph Lee, a Director on Fox TV show Family Guy, Mike Grell artist/writer of Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Warlord, X-Men Forever and Action Comics, Ethan Van Sciver, an accomplished artist and perennial fan-favorite, who has contributed to many popular works at both Marvel and DC Comics-- and Peter Bagge, author of the famous ode to slackerdom, HATE, and former editor of R. Crumb's legendary magazine, WEIRDO. Original art and limited edition prints by many of these contemporary masters are available for purchase at the event! Motor City Comic Con gathers comic book and multi-media dealers from across the country, offering a vast variety of pop culture merchandise, including comics, art, tee shirts, movie memorabilia, posters, and more. Over 250 comic book creators, writers and artists will be on site at Comic Con, as well as more than forty actors from the television and sci-fi movie industry.  Comic Con offers big fun for kids young and old! Fans from across the Midwest travel to Motor City Comic Con to compete in the wildly popular Costume Contest on Saturday afternoon. Local celebrity judges will determine who will win the cash and gift packages, but all who participate and attend enjoy the hilariously fun afternoon! The Grand Prize winner also takes home a pair of monthly movie passes for a year.

Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi

Adults One Day: $22 Advance $25 Door, Weekend: $50 Advance $55 Door,Kids: Ages 6-10: One Day: $10, Weekend: $20 -under 5 Free Friday: 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Saturday: 10:30 am – 6:00pm, Sunday: 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Advance ticket holders welcome 30 minutes prior to show open!Show Office 248.426.8059

Berkley Days 2012 kicks off May 12th, 2012 and will be home for family fun and games all the way through May 20th!

Read more... 

City Wide Garage Sale

May 18, 19, 20

7th Annual Claws & Paws Run
Clawson City Park

Read more...

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Formerly know as the Hamburg Festival, Backyards & Burgers begins Thursday, May 17th and runs through Sunday, May 20th. Come to downtown Oxford for the first carnival of the season in this area. 
On Saturday, May 19th also enjoy the Best Burger in Oxford, live entertainment, kid's activities, teen zone, seedlings and plants for sale, do-it-youself projects and more. Make sure to "bring your buns" downtown! 

Location: Mill Pond Park in Davisburg

$10.00 per table per day inside the Hart Community Center
$9.00 per table per day under the pavilion
$8.00 per table (we provide the table) per day outside on the lawn
$ 7.00 per 8ft lawn space/day (you provide the table - limited to an 8-foot table only) 

Sellers: Here's your chance to sell those trinkets and gadgets you have packed away and no longer want or need! Space is available for rent. Crafters and independent product distributors are also welcome. Sellers keep their own profits. Registration is required before the sale. Space is available inside the building, outside under the pavilion and outside on the lawn. Space is limited and tables sell out fast, so reserve yours today! Lookers: Come and browse one of Davisburg's biggest sales.

WHEN: Friday & Saturday, May 18 & 19, 2012 

It is estimated that one in every five Americans will develop skin cancer. In observance of Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and in an effort to prevent skin cancer, Wayne State University Physician Group’s Family Medicine will host a free skin cancer screening at 1135 W. University Drive, Suite 250, Rochester Hills (located in the medical office building behind Crittenton Hospital). The skin cancer screening is free and open to the public. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted. 

Location: Athens High School, 4333 John R May 19, 2012: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Hundreds of Troy residents will be walking to support innovative education. Walkers will gather on the track at Troy Athens High School, located on 4333 John R. Road. The walk starts at 10:00 and last minute walkers are welcome. Money raised by marchers will fund grants supporting educational programs within the Troy School District. You can register now through May 11. For more information on the Fun Walk, please visit www.troyfoundation.org.

Free Open House event. All are invited to join us for zip lining, climbing wall, archery, canoeing, hayrides, face painting, lunch and the opportunity to meet the camp directors.

YMCA Camp Ohiyesa
7300 Hickory Ridge Rd

Discover overlooked natural treasures right here in Rochester Hills! Enjoy a hike along the fabulous Clinton River Trail, and explore some of the undeveloped properties purchased by the City of Rochester Hills, which are now protected as perpetual Green Spaces. 

Stop at the various Information Stations, where volunteers will share information about the plants, animals, ecology, and history of these properties, as well as their impact on the health of the Clinton River. Learn about invasive plants and efforts to eradicate them. Chat with a Bike Patrol officer from the Sheriff’s Department, and watch a kayak demonstration on the Clinton River. And don’t forget to stop at one of our Information Tents. There, you can enter our raffle for a chance to win one of the terrific prizes donated by our sponsors. You can also pick up lots of information about green spaces, the Clinton River corridor, and outdoor 
recreation throughout the City. Please wear footwear appropriate to the weather!

Clinton River Trail in Rochester Hills

Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo - The Detroit Zoological Society and Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with more than 20 local animal welfare organizations, will host the annual spring Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo.

Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for immediate adoption to loving homes at the nation’s largest off-site companion animal adoption event. Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for immediate adoption to loving homes at the nation’s largest off-site companion animal adoption event.The weekend event will be held outdoors under tents in the Detroit Zoo’s front parking lot beneath the landmark water tower.  

There is no charge for admission or parking for adoption event guests; however, regular admission and parking fees apply for those visiting the Zoo.  The event will include special appearances by Detroit Zoo mascots Junior Z and the Zooper Heroes between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.Because puppies are often in high demand, “puppy passes” will be given each morning to the first 25 adoption-event guests who are looking specifically to adopt a puppy.  Those with puppy passes will be allowed to enter the adoption tents at 9:45 a.m., with the 
remaining guests allowed to enter at 10 a.m.  Adoption fees and policies are set by each participating animal welfare group.  Adopters must present a valid driver’s license or 
state ID card.  All animals will have received a medical check-up and age-appropriate vaccinations.  A “get-acquainted” area will be available to provide guests an opportunity to spend time with an animal before adopting.  For health and safety reasons, all current 
companion animals should be left at home. 

Perennial Plant Exchange Returns to Troy

Huber Park Parking Lot at Town Center & Civic Center Drive

Attention gardeners: a perennial favorite is returning to Troy.  The Troy Garden Club is hosting the 16th Perennial Plant Exchange on Saturday, May 19 from 10 am - noon at the Troy Civic Center in the Aquatic Center/Huber Park parking lot.Master gardeners will also be on hand to answer questions.  All plants must be labeled as to the type and color of bloom, if known.  

Only healthy, pest-free plants may be exchanged.  To facilitate trading, wagons are permitted.  No registration is required for the event, which will take place rain or shine.  Trading only is permitted; no money will change hands.  The Aquatic Center 
parking lot is located at 3425 Civic Center Drive and Town Center.  

Location: Mill Pond Park in Davisburg (on lawn by tennis courts)

Have your perennials grown out of control and you would like to get rid of some of them? Or would you like something new to look at in your garden? This is a great way to get that garden or flower bed started. Join us for our annual perennial swap! Anyone interested in swapping their bright and beautiful perennials can attend. Take home as many perennials as you bring. Perennials MUST be in groups of two to three root clumps and in 4" or 6" containers. Please label all plants and know whether they grow in the shade, sun or both. Swap is held rain or shine. Please dress weather appropriate.

FEE: FREE

Holly Heritage Farms-The Farmstead

A day of old fashion farming and plowing. The Plow Days event will start at 10am and run until 2:30pm on May 19th. The event will include draft horse plowing as well as old fashion tractors plowing a 7-acre field. Farm animals will be on sight for viewing. A buzz saw and a corn husker demonstration throughout the day. Banjo and dulcimer music will be entertaining the crowds. Old cars and trucks as well as antique tractors will also be on display. 

Hike the Clinton River Trail, enjoy nature presentations, kayak demonstration, and raffle!·       Register at one of our two Information Tents along the Trail – near Avon Road or Diversion St. Discover overlooked natural treasures right here in Rochester Hills!  Enjoy a hike along the fabulous Clinton River Trail, and explore some of the undeveloped properties purchased by the City of Rochester Hills, now protected as perpetual Green Spaces.  Stop at the various Information Stations, where volunteers will share information about the plants, animals, ecology, and history of these properties, as well as their impact on the health of the Clinton River.  Learn about invasive plants and efforts to eradicate them.  Chat with a Bike Patrol officer from the Sheriff’s Department.Watch a kayak demonstration on the Clinton River. In addition, participants may submit their names in a raffle for terrific outdoor-related prizes.  

Those interested in attending can begin the Hike at either Information Tent along the Clinton River Trail -- one by Avon Road just east of Livernois, and one a few hundred feet west of the crossing at Diversion Street in downtown Rochester.  There, hikers can fill out raffle cards and pick up lots of information about green spaces, the Clinton River corridor, and outdoor recreation throughout the City. Please wear footwear appropriate to the weather!
For more information, call the Rochester Hills Parks Department at 248-656-4673.

Historical Powerhouse Station

Sponsored by Veterinary Care SpecialistsTour picturesque downtown Milford with your best friend, collecting cards and returning to the Historic Powerhouse Station. The best hand wins fabulous prizes!!! All participants must be 18, but younger team members are encouraged. Bring the dogs and kick off summer with the kids.The Dogs Playing Poker event raises funds for the Pet Pantry at Community Sharing. This is the first pet food pantry formed in Michigan and feeds 400-500 family pets each month. Helping families is the key to supporting our community. $20 per score card / additional cards to be purchased @ $5 each. All dogs must be leashed.

Waddle over to the Basset Hound Picnic Fundraiser to support the Michigan Basset Rescue at Orion Oaks Dog Park. The picnic is part of the three-day Waddle Weekend.

Enjoy food and conversation at the Sit Stay Café just outside the fenced area of the dog park. Hounds can participate in a costume contest, then get pampered with pet massages and nail trimmings.

Admission is free. A valid Oakland County Parks and Recreation daily or annual vehicle permit is required for park entry. Annual permits may be purchased online or in-person at many locations throughout Oakland County.

For more information about the Waddle Weekend, visit MichiganBassetRescue.org. Find other doggie event details at DestinationOakland.com.

Help Basset Hounds who have it ruff!

19th Annual Perennial Flower Exchange

River Woods Park

Camp Dearborn The Tin Can Tourists (TCT) will hold their 15th Spring Rally at Camp Dearborn in Milford, May 17 -20. This year's rally will highlight "Made in Michigan" campers and motor homes. Nearly 150 vintage RV's are expected. TCT members will showcase the refurbished campers with an Open House Saturday, May 19, 11am - 4pm. The public can view the interiors and visit with the members of this international group. This event is free and open to the public. Park admission is $10 per vehicle. 

Kids Day in the Park returns to Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills

Kids Day at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills returns on May 19th, 2012 from noon to 3pm. This free event showcases many family fun activities for adults and kids.

Read more...

The 8th Annual Wine Stroll will be in Downtown Royal Oak. 

Tickets are on sale now and quantities are limited! Participating restaurants and retailers to offer wine samples and signature hors d’oeuvres for strollers. Wine Stroll offers patrons the opportunity to sample a variety of wines and signature dishes from more than 20 participating restaurants and retailers.

Participating restaurant locations include: 526 Main Dueling Pianos, Andiamo Royal Oak, BlackFinn, American Saloon, D’Amato’s, Oak City Grille, O’Tooles, Oxford Inn, Pronto!, Red Fox English Pub, Rock on Third,  Star Lanes at Emagine Royal Oak, Tom’s Oyster Bar, Vinotecca and Woody’s Diner.

Participating retail locations include: Chozen by BC, Cloverleaf Fine Wine & Craft Beer, Creative Arts Studio, Lift Designer Toys & Gallery, Stella Boutique and Vintner’s Cellar of Royal Oak. Several other retail locations will be offering appetizers and/or discounts for wine strollers, including  Douglas J Aveda Institute, Elements Custom Jewelry Studio, Eye Candy, Gayle’s Chocolates, La Roche, Noir Leather, Scout, Shapes Boutique, and Shine.

Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 on the day of the event. Tickets are available online at neptix.com/events/3649/. Any remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the two check-in tents on the day of the event: 3rd and Main and 5th and Washington.

Ticket Pick-up Instructions: All wine strollers are required to bring a valid ID and start at one of the event check-in tents, located at 3rd and Main or 5th and Washington to get their lanyards.

Saturday Afternoon Feature: Transformer's: dark of the moon

Need something to do this Saturday? Bring friends and family to enjoy a movie on a big screen! Showing: Transformer's: dark of the moon (Rated PG-13)   

Independence Township Library Community Meeting Room

Motor City Comic Con, Michigan’s original Comic Convention, celebrates its 23rd Anniversary, May 18-20 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave in Novi. The 2012 event brings together a stellar roster of Comic world luminaries, as well as a glittering array of iconic TV and film stars and fan favorites from the World of Wrestling as well.

Advance tickets are on sale now at www.motorcitycomiccon.com! Featured  media guests thus far include Dean Cain, of TV’s Adventures of Lois and Clark, the cast of cult movie classic Boondock Saints, including Norman Reedus of current AMC smash hit series the Walking Dead, David Della Rocco and Sean Patrick Flanery--plus famous blonde bombshells Loni Anderson of WKRP in Cincinnati, and actress and Internet sensation Cindy Margolis. The talent and scope of Comic creators appearing at the 2012 Motor City Comic Con is unparalleled in the history of the show.  

Highlights include Joseph Lee, a Director on Fox TV show Family Guy, Mike Grell artist/writer of Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Warlord, X-Men Forever and Action Comics, Ethan Van Sciver, an accomplished artist and perennial fan-favorite, who has contributed to many popular works at both Marvel and DC Comics-- and Peter Bagge, author of the famous ode to slackerdom, HATE, and former editor of R. Crumb's legendary magazine, WEIRDO. Original art and limited edition prints by many of these contemporary masters are available for purchase at the event! Motor City Comic Con gathers comic book and multi-media dealers from across the country, offering a vast variety of pop culture merchandise, including comics, art, tee shirts, movie memorabilia, posters, and more. Over 250 comic book creators, writers and artists will be on site at Comic Con, as well as more than forty actors from the television and sci-fi movie industry.  Comic Con offers big fun for kids young and old! Fans from across the Midwest travel to Motor City Comic Con to compete in the wildly popular Costume Contest on Saturday afternoon. Local celebrity judges will determine who will win the cash and gift packages, but all who participate and attend enjoy the hilariously fun afternoon! The Grand Prize winner also takes home a pair of monthly movie passes for a year.

Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi

Adults One Day: $22 Advance $25 Door, Weekend: $50 Advance $55 Door,Kids: Ages 6-10: One Day: $10, Weekend: $20 -under 5 Free Friday: 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Saturday: 10:30 am – 6:00pm, Sunday: 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Advance ticket holders welcome 30 minutes prior to show open!Show Office 248.426.8059

Berkley Days 2012 kicks off May 12th, 2012 and will be home for family fun and games all the way through May 20th!

Read more... 

City Wide Garage Sale

May 18, 19, 20

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo - The Detroit Zoological Society and Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with more than 20 local animal welfare organizations, will host the annual spring Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo.

Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for immediate adoption to loving homes at the nation’s largest off-site companion animal adoption event. Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for immediate adoption to loving homes at the nation’s largest off-site companion animal adoption event.The weekend event will be held outdoors under tents in the Detroit Zoo’s front parking lot beneath the landmark water tower.  

There is no charge for admission or parking for adoption event guests; however, regular admission and parking fees apply for those visiting the Zoo.  The event will include special appearances by Detroit Zoo mascots Junior Z and the Zooper Heroes between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.Because puppies are often in high demand, “puppy passes” will be given each morning to the first 25 adoption-event guests who are looking specifically to adopt a puppy.  Those with puppy passes will be allowed to enter the adoption tents at 9:45 a.m., with the 
remaining guests allowed to enter at 10 a.m.  Adoption fees and policies are set by each participating animal welfare group.  Adopters must present a valid driver’s license or 
state ID card.  All animals will have received a medical check-up and age-appropriate vaccinations.  A “get-acquainted” area will be available to provide guests an opportunity to spend time with an animal before adopting.  For health and safety reasons, all current 
companion animals should be left at home. 

Where: Downtown Birmingham

Join the fun by marching in the city’s annual Celebrate Birmingham Parade. This year’s theme is The Good Ole Days; you’ll enjoy old-fashioned games in the park, vintage things, etc. Children will be delighted to see a tractor, fire engine and so much more! Whether you sponsor a specialty unit, volunteer, or just watch the parade, you’ll have a great time! The parade will begin at Brown and South Old Woodward, travel north on Old Woodward, then west on Maple and south on Bates. Activities will be held in Shain Park.

Lozier Music will celebrate its 1st anniversary at its new location at 2118 Auburn Road. The studio offers Simply Music piano (an Australian developed method), guitar, flute and young child music programs. Over the past 10 months, the studio has more than doubled its students, making it the fastest growing music studio in the area. 

Lozier Music will celebrate by hosting an anniversary party complete with refreshments, demo classes, door prizes and fun!  Additionally, 20% of enrollment profit from that day and all silent auction proceeds will go to God's Helping Hands.

God's Helping Hands of Rochester Hills, generously provides needy families with basic living essentials such as food and clothing.

The studio’s philosophy is to offer families an environment which fosters intuitive ways to create musical connections for life.

2118 West Auburn Road  Rochester Hills, MI 48309
(248) 844-1024

Haul your bike down to the Royal Oak Farmers Market to have your neighborhood volunteers take a look at your ride. Air pump available for proper inflation, lube for eliminating that 
squeaky-mouse chain problem, learn how to fix a flat, get your brakes adjusted, your derailleur realigned, a spoke tightened, who knows?!Get advice on bike routes to work, how to transport kids and groceries, best weekend rides, whether that clunker is worth the money to fix up, what your next bike should be, how to secure your bike from theft,  and lots more great advice for biking in Royal Oak and Oakland County!

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Southfield Public Library
Wii Game On!
Date: Mondays — December 19th; January 30th; February 27th; March 19th; April 16th; May 21st
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room
Join us for fun and games featuring Nintendo Wiis, board and card games and yummy snacks!
This program is for students or residents from Southfield or Lathrup Village in grades 6 through 12.

Cruis'n the Grand - Monday Night Car Show

Village Commons Shopping Center, Downtown Farmington
Hosted by Bellacino's and Grand River Cruisers Car Club
Located in the Bellacino's Parking Lot off Grand River Avenue.
5:00pm til Dusk (Weather Permitting)

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Little Monsters has Storyreading for pre-schoolers. Every Wednesday from 10:30am - 11:00am (ish). Call to register 248-814-TOYS(8697). Free.

Lake Street, Downtown South Lyon

Classic Cars and Music in Downtown South Lyon This Summer!Get to Lake Street in Downtown South Lyon on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 9:30 pm, May through September! The Lake Street Cruise-In is a new event organized by the Lake Street Tavern. Lake Street will be shut down between Lafayette and Wells Street to host classic cars and a DJ - in other words, a block party! Each date will feature a local car club, but ALL cruisers are welcome at each and every event.

2012 Lake Street Cruise-In Dates:
May 23:  Cowtown Cruisers
June 27:  Metro Triumph Riders
July 25:  Huron Valley Rodders
August 22: TBA
September 26: TBA

Awards will be given out at each cruise for best car, best interior, best engine and best paint. Live DJ by New Reaction Sound.

You can sign up for this event by filling out an envelope at City Hall and depositing it in the box along with a check or cash for $20.

FREE Shredding of Documents

Township Hall Parking Lot off Crescent Lake Rd

Shred-Max from Waterford will be providing their shredding services. This service will be provided for our citizens in the main township hall parking lot on May 24th from 9-11am. There are no box limits for this service on this particular day. All paper is recycled and not thrown into the landfills.

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Teen Movie - Rated PG-13
Milford Public Library

Spend the afternoon enjoying the antics of a classic high school student as he takes a day off from school. Soda and candy will be provided. Bring something comfortable to sit on. Please note: Our contract with our movie licensing vendor does not allow us to post movie titles online. Please call us for more details about the movie.

Location: Community Room
Please Note: Attendee must be a Milford resident. Attendee must be between the ages of 13 Years and 19 Years old. Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

Weekly on Thursdays

Rochester Athletic Club ~ 637 N. Main Street

You can sign up for this event by filling out an envelope at City Hall and depositing it in the box along with a check or cash for $20.

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

The St. Mary's Polish Country Fair returns to Orchard Lake Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th through May 28th, 2012. General Admission to the St. Mary's Polish County Fair is free!

Read more...

Grades 6-12. Need something to do on your day off from school? Join us as we show the Twilight Movies Back to back! Pizza will be served at 6pm. Registration is required for the After-Hours portion of this Program

Independence Township Library
Location: Community Meeting Room
Presenter: Keegan Sulecki

Main Street in Downtown Northville

Main Street in Downtown Northville

You can sign up for this event by filling out an envelope at City Hall and depositing it in the box along with a check or cash for $20.

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

The St. Mary's Polish Country Fair returns to Orchard Lake Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th through May 28th, 2012. General Admission to the St. Mary's Polish County Fair is free!

Read more...

Where: Shain Park

When: Saturday May 26 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday May 27 10 a.m. - 5 
p.m. 

Read more...

Save your spot for the next FREE Lowe's Build and Grow clinic! It typically happens every other Saturday from 10a-11a and the locations get pretty full. Sign up now to get in.

Read more...

Families will be admitted into the Aquatic Center from 5 - 7:30 pm every Saturday for only $10 (up to four family members); non-resident families $14.  Additional family members are $2.50/resident and $3.50/non-residents.  Family Nights begin Memorial Day Weekend and continue through Labor Day Weekend!

Main Street in Downtown Northville

Main Street in Downtown Northville

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

The St. Mary's Polish Country Fair returns to Orchard Lake Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th through May 28th, 2012. General Admission to the St. Mary's Polish County Fair is free!

Read more...

Where: Shain Park

When: Saturday May 26 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday May 27 10 a.m. - 5 
p.m. 

Read more...

Rochester Municipal Park

Rochester Heritage Days is a collaborative effort of community groups including the Rochester Historical Commission, Rochester/Avon Historical Society, Rochester Fire Department, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, Rochester Lions Club,Oakland Twp Historical Society and Rochester Community House.This two-day festival features a huge variety of activities including an arts and craft show and sale, Rochester Lions car shows, live folk music, Civil War reenactments, demonstrations, antique fire trucks martial, Reg Pettibone's families authentic Native American Indian program. Chili Cook Off on Saturday. 
Motorcycle Run. The festival is held at the Rochester Municipal Park on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.

Location: Downtown Holly

The Annual Holly Memorial Day Parade will begin at the Hulet-Bravender VFW Post on Airport Road, continue through Downtown Holly and over to Lakeside Park for Memorial Day Services

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

The parade route is starting at South Main Street and Harrison, heading North to 2nd Street, then East to the Veteran's Memorial. 

We are pleased to announce the inaugural City of Novi Memorial Day run. This special event for children and adults will start and finish at Fuerst Park, just south of 10 Mile Road and Taft Road. The festivities begin with a children’s one mile fun run, followed directly by start of 5K run/walk and 10K run. The purpose of the event is to promote fitness for all ages, including children, support local charities via a canned food drive, and spread community spirit by encouraging runners to stay for the annual parade.

Additional Information: Entrants that bring at least three cans of food will have their registration fee reduced. Register before May 16 to ensure a tech shirt.

Family Price: One Mile Walk - $12 per person         
5K Run/Walk - $24 before May 1, $29 after         
10K Run - $29 before May 1, $34 after

Location: Start and finish at Fuerst Park, located at the corner of Ten Mile and Taft RoadsRegistration: Online at www.novimemorialdayrun.com

The St. Mary's Polish Country Fair returns to Orchard Lake Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th through May 28th, 2012. General Admission to the St. Mary's Polish County Fair is free!

Read more...

South Main Street in Downtown Clawson

Be part of the Memorial Day Parade. The parade starts at the American Legion David E Cleary Post 167 at 655 S. Main Streets and concludes at the park gazebo next to the Blair Memorial Library.

The Ferndale Memorial Association organizes Ferndale’s Annual Memorial Day Parade.The parade is a serious event.  The organizers take pains to remind participants and crowd that this is an opportunity to memorialize those who served, not a time for celebration or jokes.

Pictured are the Ferndale Police Honor Guard, who lead the parade and always shoot the salute at the program. For Memorial Day, the Parade will start at 10:00am.  For the Parade Route, The Parade participants enter the parade along Livernois from Maplehurst, Lewiston, Cambourne, and Breckenridge Streets.  The Parade officially starts on Livernois at West Breckenridge, and heads north. The parade will march east on Maplehurst, south on 
Woodward, west on 9 Mile, and south at Livernois, ending at the Memorial Mall in front of Ferndale Fire Station #1.

This is a family friendly event.

Downtown Northville

Parade steps off at 10am sharp.Parade begins at Northville Downs on Griswold, proceeds to Main to Hutton to Dunlap to south on Center to west on Cady, stops at Oakwood Cemetery, proceeds to First to Fairbrook to the Rural Hill Cemetery Veterans Memorial.

The Novi community celebrates Memorial Day by honoring the sacrifice and service of our Veterans with a parade and Memorial Service. Show your support by attending both the Memorial Day Parade and the special Memorial Service. The parade will begin at Ten Mile and Karim Blvd and will travel west along Ten Mile to the Civic Center. The Memorial Service takes place immediately following near the Veteran’s Memorial Marker in front of the Civic Center. Parade participants needed! Show your community pride and spirit and join 
Novi’s Memorial Day Parade. We invite all Veterans, bands, scout troops, kids, businesses and other civic organizations to be a part of this patriotic annual event.

Free Community Event
Location: Ten Mile from Karim Blvd to the Novi Civic Center

Downtown Auburn Hills Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Cruis'n the Grand - Monday Night Car Show

Village Commons Shopping Center, Downtown Farmington
Hosted by Bellacino's and Grand River Cruisers Car Club
Located in the Bellacino's Parking Lot off Grand River Avenue.
5:00pm til Dusk (Weather Permitting)

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Little Monsters has Storyreading for pre-schoolers. Every Wednesday from 10:30am - 11:00am (ish). Call to register 248-814-TOYS(8697). Free.

“Celebrating Michigan” Beer & Wine Tasting Fundraiser to be held May 30 at the Longacre House.

Read more...

Where: Streets surrounding Shain Park

When: Thursday May 31 thru Sunday June 3

Event Hours:
Thursday, May 31, noon - 10 p.m.
Friday, June 1, noon - 11 p.m.
Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday, June 3, noon - 9 p.m.

Your entire family will enjoy four fun-filled days at this year’s Village Fair. Find entertainment, carnival rides, games and food on the streets surrounding Shain Park in downtown Birmingham!

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Weekly on Thursdays

Rochester Athletic Club ~ 637 N. Main Street