The Week Ahead: Student Achievement, Council of Homeowners, County Clerk Mobile Office at Costick Center

It's a busy week ahead in Farmington and Farmington Hills, starting Monday night. Here are some of the events currently posted on our calendar – and don't forget, Farmington Public Schools has a half-day on Friday:

• The Farmington African American Parent Network presents a student forum, "It Takes a Village," focused on hearing students' voices on academic achievement, at 7 p.m. Monday at . Students from all Farmington Public Schools' middle and high schools will be represented. Visit our calendar for more information.
• The (COHA) will host two guest speakers, state Rep. Vicki Barnett (D-Farmington Hills) and state Sen. Vincent Gregory (D-Southfield), at its general meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the . Come early to socialize at 6:45 p.m. COHA also will vote on a slate of officers for the year.
• Kathryn Lake, owner of looking4ancestors.com, will speak with the Farmington Genealogical Society on the topic, "Have You Ever Wanted to Walk a Mile or 10 in Your Ancestor's Footsteps?" at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the .
• If you've ever wondered what a medical examiner does – or you just love the television shows CSI or Bones – you'll have the chance to meet Oakland County's medical examiner, Dr. L.J. Dragovic, at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the . You must register in advance; .
• On Thursday, the Oakland County Clerk mobile office arrives at the . From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., you may immediately get copies of birth, death and marriage certificates and property records. You may also get court records, deeds and passports.  All regular fees will apply.

Many more events are posted on our calendar – and remember, you can always add your own.