Friday, November 23, 2012
Fairlane Town Center General Manager Catherine O'Malley offers her advice for keeping holiday shopping all fun, no fuss.
When you're looking for advice, you go to the experts, right? Patch picked up some shopping tips from Catherine O'Malley, who runs Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, and formerly managed Twelve Oaks shopping center in Novi. She's an avid shopper, too. And while shopaholics everywhere look forward to the holiday season, O'Malley offered her tips for staying safe and having fun while shopping, whether at a mall, in the mad rush at Best Buy or Target on Black Friday, or picking up gifts from small businesses. 1. "Make sure you're comfortable," O'Malley said, sharing that she often sees Black Friday shoppers at the mall in pajamas and slippers. Is it comfy? Then go for it! It's better to get the shopping done without blisters on your feet …
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Music written by Yessian Music and a Mid American Pompon performance have become staples in the annual event.
Two Farmington Hills businesses will be prominently featured in America’s Thanksgiving Parade, which steps off at 9:05 a.m. Thursday on Woodward and Mack in downtown Detroit. Yessian Music composed a new parade theme, titled "86 Years" to celebrate the parade's long history. According to Dan Yessian, the music has "a jazzy rhythm that gives a nod to Broadway, but is squarely rooted in Detroit funk." Last year's theme was titled, "Celebrate America ... Celebrate Detroit". Mid American Pompon All Stars continues its more than a quarter-century tradition of performing in the parade. They'll go through their routine up to 40 times along the parade route. Established in 1979 by Karen Blazaitis, Mid American Pompon is based out of Mid …
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Children and adults participated in the Monday free throw shooting contest.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Sharp shooters (from the free-throw line) took home frozen turkeys from Monday's Turkey Shoot, held at the Costick Center in Farmington Hills. Basketball fans ages 8 and older competed for the top prizes, sponsored by Kroger Food and Pharmacy, 37550 W. 12 Mile, and Sam's Club, 32625 Northwestern Hwy. Winners are: Source: City of Farmington Hills press release
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William M. Costick Activities Center
28600 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
You can get out of the kitchen and still enjoy a turkey dinner, or something completely different.
If cooking is not on your agenda Thanksgiving Day, these Farmington area restaurants will be open and serving everything from a traditional turkey dinner to Peking duck. Ginopolis' Bar-B-Que Smokehouse Open at noon, the restaurant will serve a limited menu featuring ribs, brisket, seafood and, of course, turkey with all the trimmings. Prices start at $14.99; the turkey dinner is $18.99, $7.99 for children, and comes with a slice of pumpkin pie. Call 248-851-8222 to make a reservation. Page's Food & Spirits Located in downtown Farmington, Page's will start serving dinner at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, by reservation only. Dinner includes either turkey or ham, mashed or sweet potatoes, a green bean casserole and dessert. Cost is $15.95 per…
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Ram's Horn Restaurant
32435 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Page's Food and Spirits
23621 Farmington Rd, Farmington, MI
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27925 Golf Pointe Blvd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Hong Hua
27925 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Ginopolis Restaurant
27815 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Ram's Horn
30005 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Express your gratitude to a special person, organization or the community by posting your tribute on Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Has someone touched your life in a special way? Have you been impressed by the way an organization is contributing to our community? Does your organization have sponsors or volunteers to thank? You can publish a virtual "thank you" note any time, by posting an announcement on Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch. Here's how: Once your announcement has been reviewed, it will be posted and featured on our home page.
Monday, November 19, 2012
A contest sponsored by the Farmington Downtown Development Authority offers businesses a chance to win prizes for beautifully decorated windows.
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Monday, November 19, 2012
All downtown Farmington businesses and property owners are invited to show how they can attract, surprise and delight holiday shoppers by creating unique holiday-themed windows. "The downtown shops will really sparkle this holiday. We want you to know Downtown Farmington is the place to be this Christmas!" said Diane Cassidy, owner of Salon Legato, who is assisting with organization of the Farmington Downtown Development Authority (DDA) contest. What window décor will be judged the “fairest of them all”? We’ll find out on Saturday, Dec. 1 when the winners will be announced and the following prizes will be awarded: First prize is an ad in the Main Street Messenger, a newsletter mailed to 22,000 households in the Farmington/Farmington Hills…
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Adopt a local family through the Farmington Youth Assistance program.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Farmington Youth Assistance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening area youth and families through community involvement, is looking for volunteers to “adopt” a family in Farmington or Farmington Hills. The Holiday Angels program helps provide underprivileged families with clothing, toys, toiletries, and grocery and utility cards to make their holiday season a little brighter. “With the holidays around the corner, we’re rallying the community to help families who may need a little extra support this season,” said Maria Showich-Gallup, FYA board member and organizer of Holiday Angels. “This is our sixth year organizing Holiday Angels. With the generous support of our neighbors, we can continue to make a positive impact.” Last …
Friday, November 16, 2012
S.O.U.L. offers opportunities to give and receive during the holiday season.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
A Farmington-based nonprofit has announced several events this holiday season that offer opportunities for local residents to give help and get it. S.O.U.L. (Source of Universal Love) will host the following: Soulful Giving Day Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 23023 Orchard lake Road, Bldg. C, Farmington. Select needed household items, books and clothing for your family, for free. Donations are welcome, but not required. ThanksForGiving Dinner Nov. 23, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., at North Congregational Church, 36520 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. This annual, free, traditional Thanksgiving dinner is for individuals and families in need and includes a food distribution. RSVP to 248-987-6551. Holiday Party Dec. 22, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Unity of Farmington Hills…
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36520 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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32500 W 13 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Looking for some holiday cheer within an hour's drive of Farmington and Farmington Hills? We've got lights, Santas, parades and more happing in the greater Detroit area.
We combed our Patch sites for some great holiday events to put together this list of happenings all over southeast Michigan. Get out and have some festive fun! Holiday Lights Parade and tree-lighting ceremony: The festivities begin early in the day Dec. 1 with a petting zoo, carriage rides, etc., and go into the night with the tree-lighting after the parade, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Here’s a link to last year’s coverage: http://patch.com/A-pkHk Holiday Tree Lighting: 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Shain Park. That is also the first day for the Santa House in Shain Park (lasts through Dec. 24), and the first day for carriage rides around the city (through Dec. 22). Magic of Birmingham: Shopping events take place Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 at most downtown …
Joni Hubred-Golden
7:04 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thanks for sharing that, Lucie! more ›