Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch is more than just a place to read local news. It's also a space for local voices, like those of the bloggers who share their knowledge, talents and ideas. 

Here's a look at what bloggers posted over the past week:

• Giving Back to the Community Through JARC
• Would you like your child to learn more about dental health and hygiene?
• Mina Has Become a Legend
• SCAM ALERT FROM BBB: You have not won an iPhone 5 or $1000 Wal-Mart prize
• The Michigan War Dog Memorial is Gaining National Attention
• Want Cash for College? Write a Great Scholarship Essay
• Options, Ideas and Fun with the Yellow Pages

You can join our cadre of contributors, in just a few easy steps:

1. Sign into the site with your email address and password. (Or sign up here if you don't have an account: farmington-mi.patch.com/join
2. Click on this link: farmington-mi.patch.com/blog/apply
3. Review our terms, then click the "Post on Patch" button. 
4. Be sure to fill in all of the starred areas on your form. You can add photos, video or PDF documents. (How to Upload a Photo to Patch).
5. Click the "Save & Preview" button. 
6. If corrections are needed, you can edit your post, or just submit it. 

All posts are reviewed before publishing. Everything you post must be your own material, and you must identify the source of any information you quote directly. Bloggers post as often as they like, on any topic. 

For more information, contact editor Joni Hubred-Golden, joni.hubred-golden@patch.com.