Classic Rock Band CD Features Farmington Hills Drummer, Vocalist

Dennis Zavis is a member of The Clatter, a metro Detroit classic rock band.

The Clatter, one of Metro-Detroit's top classic rock bands, is releasing its debut CD, “Name in Lights” at two release parties in February. Band members include Farmington Hills resident Dennis Zavis on drums and vocals, veteran rock musicians Kim Madeleine of Livonia on guitar and vocals and Lou Wysocki of Detroit on bass and vocals. The CD's eight original songs are reminiscent of the classic rock music heard in the 1970s and 1980s. A release party will be held at Timberwolf Tavern in Redford Township on Feb. 23. Recorded at Audio Madness Studios in Warren, the CD took more than a year to complete, in part due to the band’s busy gig schedule and daytime careers. “We recorded the basic tracks in 2011, but we have been so busy playing at …

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School of Rock Farmington Motown Concert Featured on YouTube

The students performed at John Cowley & Sons in Farmington on Jan. 27.

"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" for the students at School of Rock in Farmington, who performed Motown classics on Jan. 27 at John Cowley & Sons. YouTube.com user SchoolofRock Farmington posted videos of the student performances on the social media sharing site this week. They also covered artists like Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5 and Barrett Strong. Learn more about the school by reading Get Ready to Rock: Music School Opens in Farmington.  Then check out the list of big events on the Patch calendar today, along with events for which you'll need to register or buy tickets later in the week: Check our calendar for more activities, classes and events happening today and throughout the week. If your event isn't listed, here's how to add it: …

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Big Bucks at Stake as Queen of Hearts Raffle Closes in Farmington

The Farmington Rotary Club will keep drawing tonight until the lucky card is found. And then the fun starts all over again Feb. 7.

Even though a Farmington Rotary Queen of Hearts jackpot winner picked up a check several weeks ago, big money is still at stake as the club wraps up its year-long fundraiser Thursday at John Cowley & Sons in downtown Farmington.  Continuous drawings will be held starting at 9 p.m., until the queen is found. Tickets are $1 each and go on sale at 7 p.m., on the second floor of the downtown Farmington restaurant. Going into the drawing, the jackpot sits at around $600.  The fundraiser works like this: A ticket is drawn, and the ticket holder chooses an envelope that contains a playing card. The person who draws the queen of hearts wins 60 percent of the funds collected; winners do not have to be present. Those who don't pick the queen receive…

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5 Things You Should Know Today - Aug. 30, 2012

Tonight's Queen of Hearts raffle drawing in downtown Farmington could net a lucky ticket holder thousands of dollars.

It doesn't seem possible, but the weekly raffle sponsored by two local civic groups has gotten even bigger this week.  Here's what else you should know today:  The sun is expected to shine today, but watch out for winds gusting up to 24 miles per hour. The National Weather Service predicts a high around 86 and a low in the mid-60s.  Take a guided tour of the Nature Center and Heritage Park, learn about school programs, reserve a day for students to visit the Nature Center or set up a date for a Naturalist to make a school visit during this free event. Refreshments will be served. Call 248-477-1135 or email asimons@fhgov.com for more information. Join the Farmington Rotary and Xemplar clubs at John Cowley & Sons tonight for the raffle …

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5 Things You Should Know Today - Aug. 29, 2012

Busch's and Botsford team up to teach Farmington area kids about health snacks and lunches.

As we move closer to the unofficial end of summer, families have an opportunity today to get ready for a healthy start to the school year.  Here's what else you should know: There may be some patchy fog around the metro area this morning, so check our real-time traffic map for road conditions. The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day with a high around 80, and a clear night with a low around 60.  This workshop for kids ages 8-13, held at Busch's Fresh Food Market in Farmington Hills, focuses on getting a healthy start to the new school year. Botsford Hospital dietitians will lead aisle tours to identify specific offerings for special dietary needs, give out tasty samples and more. Registration is required; call 248-427-7400 or …

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Miss Farmington Program Honors Supporters

The Riley family and Greg and Maureen Cowley receive awards for contributions to the local pageant.

Former Miss Farmington Sarah Duhr presented awards Monday to two Farmington area families that have contributed to the annual pageant program.  During the 7 p.m. Farmington city council meeting, Duhr and Drakeshire Lanes manager Geno Grabinski presented a plaque to Greg and Maureen Cowley, who have hosted Miss Farmington judges at John Cowley & Sons pub in downtown Farmington for the past several years. The restaurant is also sponsoring a contestant this year.  Duhr said "words cannot express our thanks" to the Riley family and Kim Riley Fouts, who accepted an award on her family's behalf. The Riley Foundation last year provided $3,500 in scholarships to Miss Farmington contestants, in memory of Riley Fouts' mother, Dolores Riley, who …

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Enjoy Activities, Food at the Farmington Farmers Market

Today's market includes a Hoopnotica demo, music and Chef Zack from John Cowley & Sons.

The Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market opens at 9 a.m. today at the Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion and Riley Park, with activities and music in addition to a wide selection of Michigan vendors. The Fit Farmington one-mile walk takes off from the information booth at 10 a.m., followed by a special demonstration of Hoopnotica, a hula hooping workout, at 10:30 a.m. Read more about this activity, complete with video, in "Saturday's Farmington Farmers Market to Feature Hoopnotica Demo". Mark Reitenga performs original compositions and covers from America to Van Morrison, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. And Cookin’ at the Market this week features Chef Zach Peterlin of John Cowley & Sons of Farmington. At the information booth, you can pick up tickets to …

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