Monday, December 24, 2012
Farmington and Farmington Hills government offices and both library branches are closed Dec. 24 and 25. Movie theaters, some restaurants and other businesses will be open, most with limited hours, both days.
You can still mail a package on Christmas Eve, but if you've got business to do at Farmington or Farmington Hills city hall, it will have to wait. All local government offices, including city halls and the 47th District Court building, will be closed both Dec. 24 and 25. Both the Farmington Community Library Main Library and the Farmington branch will be closed Dec. 24 and 25. You can renew and reserve books online at farmlib.org. The United States Post Office branches in downtown Farmington and on 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills will be open until noon on Dec. 24, then close through the holiday. Mail will be delivered on Dec. 24. Both buildings have Automated Postal Centers that allow customers to purchase postage, weigh and mail …
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
They sent him their wish lists, sat on his lap, and left cookies and milk for his arrival. Now the only thing left for children in Farmington and Farmington Hills to do is track Santa's progress as he delivers gifts around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. The tradition started in 1955 after an advertisement for Sears Roebuck & Co. misprinted a telephone number for a special "Santa hotline." Instead of reaching Kris Kringle, the number put kids through to the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Commander-in-Chief’s operations, according to a description on the NORAD Tracks Santa …
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Enjoy our video message from Santa and find out answers to some of the most popular questions kids have for the man in red.
White Lake Patch scored an exclusive interview with Santa at his family's cabin in White Lake. Taking a small break before gearing up for tonight's deliveries, Santa sat down with Local Editor Brooke Meier to answer some of the most asked questions by kids. White Lake Patch: What do you do if there is a fire in the fireplace? Santa: That's pretty easy. I've been given a magic key. There are a lot of boys and girls who don't have a fireplace. This magic key allows me to go in the front door of those home on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day only. White Lake Patch: Have you even been bitten by a dog? Santa: No, because Christmas Magic takes over. When I get there the dogs are very friendly. As a matter of fact, most dogs help me. They come …
Bev Fitzgerald
10:50 am on Saturday, December 24, 2011
how jolly! more ›