Monday, October 31, 2011
Off the Beaten Path Books and Cafe marks its first anniversary with a party in downtown Farmington.
Off the Beaten Path Books and Cafe celebrated its first year in business Sunday afternoon by staging a battle between zombies and angels in downtown Farmington. Zombies shambled from the store, which is on Orchard Lake Rd., to meet the angels, led by Diane Rothman from The Sacred Sage, who walked from the Governor Warner Mansion on Grand River. Local residents turned out to watch, with some bringing their children in costume. Bookstore owner Salathiel Palland said she couldn't have been happier with the event. "It was awesome. When we turned the corner and saw all those people waiting, it was really cool," Palland said, adding she appreciated the attendance of Farmington city council member JoAnne McShane. "It felt like Farmington's really…
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Off the Beaten Path Books & Cafe
23023 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington, MI
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Governor Warner Mansion
33805 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Walter E. Sundquist Farmington Pavilion & Riley Park
Grand River Ave & Grove St, Farmington, MI
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The Sacred Sage
23622 Farmington Rd, Farmington, MI
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We asked for your cute kid halloween costumes, and you responded. Here are just some of the photos you sent in. There's still time to send more!
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Monday, October 31, 2011
Which kid in America has the most creative Halloween costume in the pumpkin patch? That's what we want to find out with your photos and the help of celebrity judge Heidi Klum, who will select the Grand Prize winner. So far, Michigan Patch readers have submitted dozens of photos to our 29 Patch sites. Today's Michigan Postcard is a celebration of all those photos so far. We hope you won't stop sharing! There's still time: The deadline for the costume isn't until 9 tonight. So have that camera ready when the kids get dressed up, and upload a photo to Patch before they dig into the candy. The Grand Prize? Patch will whisk the winner to New York or Los Angeles for a three day, two night trip for two that includes a meet and greet with Heidi, …
Sunday, October 30, 2011
It's the day before Halloween; what better time than to trot out the cutest pet costumes to inspire you for the big day?
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Reader Jackie Lyon added this photo last week to a pets in costume photo gallery on Fenton Patch, and we thought it was a great photo to inspire pet owners to find that perfect costume for their pets. We looked around and found a lot of others, so we thought we'd share those with you as well: What about you? If you have a pet all dressed up and ready to photographed on Halloween night, we'd love for you to share it with us, and we'll share it with the rest of our readers. To email this photo, just look for the "email" button above. To print this photo, see PRINT above the story. Do you have a nominee for Michigan Postcard? Nominate it here, or send us an email at beth.valone@patch.com. Be sure to include the following details: More …
Friday, October 28, 2011
Traditional Halloween costumes still top consumer research lists as most popular.
A survey by the National Retail Federation earlier this month, outlines the favored Halloween costume trends of 2011. Harry Potter is nowhere to be found. Read on to find out what the favorite adult and children's costumes are for 2011! 1. Topping the list for adult costumes is the Witch, which implies that more women dress up for Halloween than men. Yet this seems kind of lazy -- the witch is such an easy costume. Pointy hat, long black gown, grab a broom from the kitchen and you’ve got yourself a costume. Numero uno for children is, funny enough, the opposite of the witch -- the Princess. Again, not shocking or too creative. 2. The next spot on the adult list belongs to the Pirate. Walk into any Halloween store and you’ll see a thousand…
Children willing to trick-or-treat for UNICEF can pick up boxes at the school.
While many children in Farmington and Farmington Hills will be out collecting Halloween treats Monday night, others around the world are suffering for lack of food, clean water and health care. The Farmington High School (FHS) Interact International Club and Model United Nations Club invite children throughout the community to consider giving up a little Halloween candy this year, and trick-or-treat for small donations to UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund). “I’m sure parents, doctors, and dentists in the area would agree that it makes sense not to buy and hand out Halloween candy—or maybe just scale way back for those who can’t break with tradition," club adviser Roxanne Meacham said. "It would be better for all kids not to give out …
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Farmington High School
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The Public Safety Department is in its 18th year of handing out treats to children.
On Monday, keep an eye out for members of the Farmington Public Safety (FPS) Department, who will be patrolling Farmington neighborhoods with bags of Halloween surprises for trick-or-treaters. The department started this program 18 years ago, as a good way for children to have a positive first impression of police officers. Halloween bags will be handed out beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday. Look for the Farmington “Crime Prevention” SUV. In addition to this program, FPS will have extra patrols in Farmington neighborhoods during the Halloween season.
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Farmington Public Safety Department
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Here's what we know about a Saturday Halloween celebration in downtown Farmington.
Much of our Five Things feature today is devoted to Saturday's Halloween celebration in downtown Farmington. This event draws hundreds of kids and parents every year, and over the past few days, we've received more information about it. But first: We are sorry to report the National Weather Service predicts a 40 percent chance of rain today and a high of 48. Skies will clear up tonight, leaving us with a low of 30 chilly degrees. In perfect harmony with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, today's walk in Heritage Park will be with Dr. Savitha Balaraman of the Botsford Cancer Center. Participants will have the chance to ask questions about breast health while strolling on park trails. Meet at the Nature Center at 10 a.m. The Farmington Farmers …
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Heritage Park
25099 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
Walk with a Doc
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Walter E. Sundquist Farmington Pavilion & Riley Park
Grand River Ave & Grove St, Farmington, MI
Halloween Market
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Farmington Community Library, Farmington Branch
23500 Liberty St, Farmington, MI
Halloween crafts
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Farmington Civic Theater
33332 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
Free movie
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Patch tells you what's happening this weekend around Farmington and Farmington Hills.
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
One more day and you can start your weekend. There are lots of fun and interesting things going on around town, especially with the spooky holiday only a few days away. We're sharing our daily picks for fun and interesting events happening in the area, and on Friday, we will compile the list to help you plan your next weekend's adventures. Our pick: Devil's Night Delight Costume Party Where: William M. Costick Activities Center When: Friday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Why go: Who says Halloween is just for kids? On Friday, adults age 50 or better can get in on the Halloween festivities at a costume party designed for them. Early on the party will feature live entertainment from professional ballroom dancers. Then you can enjoy an oven-fried …
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William M. Costick Activities Center
28600 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Monday, October 24, 2011
The Governor Warner Mansion benefits from the Sunday event.
The Farmington Area Jaycees, a civic organization for adults ages 21 to 40, hosted a Pumpkin Porch Party Sunday at the Governor Warner Mansion in Farmington. Jaycees president Kristin Garstka said a good turnout and perfect fall weather made the event a big success. Volunteers helped families carve pre-gutted pumpkins; crafts included decorating miniature pumpkins, as well as pillow cases for trick-or-treating. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Mansion, Garstka said. Did you take photos or video at this event? Upload them here, or email them to joni.hubred-golden@patch.com
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Governor Warner Mansion
33805 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Francine Moore loves the Oct. 31 holiday and dresses to show it.
There are people who love Halloween. And then there's Francine Moore. Plastic spiders crawl across her computer monitor at the Farmington Hills Police Records Dept. Spooky decor adorns the corners of her desk and cubicle walls. Moore also dresses the part of a Halloween fanatic, from her appliqued sweater to a ghost-shaped watch. We caught up with her on her lunch break Friday to ask: What's up with that? "I always loved dressing up (for Halloween) and going to haunted houses," Moore said, adding she also enjoys the thrill and suspense of scary movies. "I've loved it since I can remember." She grew up in Southfield and recalls that after everyone was through trick-or-treating, "there was always one house designated ... where everybody went…
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Farmington Hills Police Department
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Sandy
3:38 pm on Sunday, October 30, 2011
I don't know how you did this for a costume but is the absolute cutest Halloween costume pet picture I have seen in a long time. It does deserve awards. Great job Jackie! more ›