The Week Ahead: Councils Meet, Dr. Paws Training and More

and city officials will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Farmington City Hall to hear a presentation on a Grand River corridor grant and to discuss a youth suicide prevention initiative.

A representative from the Land Information Access Association will report on the progress of a Partnerships for Change grant to study a joint Corridor Improvement Authority along Grand River Avenue, from Eight Mile Road to Mayfield.

In a separate issue, Hills officials approved a resolution Feb. 28 that recognizes "youth suicide as a serious state and local problem" and that supports public education efforts. Council members Nancy Bates, Randy Bruce and Ken Massey have spearheaded efforts to increase awareness of youth suicide. Last spring, Farmington Hills police responded to 13 calls that involved teens who threatened suicide or who harmed themselves.

After the joint study session, Farmington officials will take up their special meeting agenda, which will include interviews with Downtown Development Authority members up for reappointment.

Other events this week

• From 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, will host a , made possible by the Fusion Youth Mission Team and Chris Cakes bring. The all-you-can-eat pancake dinner costs $6.50 for adults and $2.50 for children 4 and younger.
• County Commissioner Bill Dwyer, R-14th District (Farmington and portions of Farmington Hills), will meet with seniors at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the . The public is welcome to attend and bring any questions about county government. 
• Want to know how you and your dog can help others? Meet with the experts from Dr. Paws Pet Therapy at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at to find out how to get started. Learn more, including how to find the forms you need to complete and submit before the meeting, .
• Blackthorn, a longtime Farmington-area favorite music group, brings its highly entertaining program of Celtic music to the at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets cost $19 for adults and $17 for seniors and students, and they may be available at the door for these hugely popular shows. But if you're not willing to take the chance, you can order online or call 248-473-1848.

Many more events are on our calendar this week, and remember, you can add your own or e-mail them to joni.hubred-golden@patch.com.