Monday, May 7, 2012
The 2012 competition will be held July 18 at the Farmington Civic Theater.
Contestants vying for the Miss Farmington title met Saturday at Bellacino's in Farmington for their annual orientation. Coordinator Ginny Morris outlined the pageant rules, as well as the events the contestants will attend. This year's Miss Farmington Elise Newcomer also helped answer questions about their upcoming competition and volunteering. Former Miss Farmington and Miss Oakland County pageant contestant Kayla Pingel was also on hand to speak with contestants. Look for the group at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, held May 19 and 20 at Shiawassee Park in Farmington. Correction: Miss Oakland County contestant Kayla Pingel's name was misspelled in the original version of this story.
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Farmington Civic Theater
33332 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
The seasonal market opens May 5, celebrating 19 years in the community.
The 2012 Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market opens with a Cinco de Mayo fiesta on May 5, in the Walter E. Sundquist Farmington Pavilion and Riley Park on Grand River. Opening ceremonies will commemorate the market's 19th year in the community. Starting at 8:45 a.m., you'll hear an opening address by Farmington Downtown Development Authority president Bob Rock and comments from market manager Walt Gajewski. Miss Farmington Elise Newcomer and her court will ring the opening bell. After Christine Kavka sings the National Anthem, Mayfair Co-op Preschool families will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. After the market opens at 9 a.m., events will include: Donate $20 to the Friends of the Market organization and receive a free jute market bag …
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Walter E. Sundquist Farmington Pavilion & Riley Park
Grand River Ave & Grove St, Farmington, MI
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
The Sunday event at the American Legion is among the last Elise Newcomer will host before she gives up her crown in July.
During her reign as Miss Farmington, which comes to an end in July, Elise Newcomer has spent a lot of time doing two things: dancing and raising money for charity. On Sunday afternoon, she'll combine the two, hosting a contra dance at the American Legion in Farmington that will benefit a non-profit that helps homelss veterans in Detroit. Previous dances, which Newcomer describes as similar to a square dance, have raised hundreds of dollars for Sweet Dreamzzz, which educates kids about good sleep habits, and Joy Southfield Development Corporation, which benefits residents in a Detroit neighborhood. A year ago, Newcomer said, she didn't know where the American Legion Post was, much less what its members do. She hopes bringing the contra …
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Groves-Walker Post 346, American Legion
31775 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Friday, April 13, 2012
The annual pageant will be held July 18 at the Farmington Civic Theater.
Interested in being the next Miss Farmington? The deadline to submit your application is May 1. Applications may be picked up at Farmington, North Farmington, Harrison or Mercy high schools, Barbara Hatch School of Dance or Farmington City Hall. This year's theme is "Masquerade". The pageant, held July 18, 7 p.m., at the Farmington Civic Theater, will kick off the Downtown Farmington Founders Festival, July 19-21 in downtown Farmington. To learn more, contact organizer Ginny Morris, 248-471-9042.
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Farmington Civic Theater
33332 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Monday, March 5, 2012
Mark Rockwell's winning chicken chili recipe is inspired by breakfast.
Count the winner of Sunday's 17th Annual Chili Cook Off at Page's Food & Spirits in Farmington among the 1 percent. Southgate resident Mark Rockwell said he named his entry "Occupy Chili", because "one percent of chili chefs make 99 percent of the chili worth eating." His breakfast-inspired chicken chili stood out among 11 entries, winning unanimous approval from contest judges. Rockwell said he has entered previous competitions and learned about the Page's event in the Detroit Free Press. Having done chili the usual way, he decided to look at cooking chicken chili and what he might do with it. "Chickens lay eggs, and what goes great with eggs? Sausage and bacon," he said, adding he used spices inspired by bloody mary mix. "It turned out…
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Page's Food and Spirits
23621 Farmington Rd, Farmington, MI
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Sunday, March 4, 2012
Held at Page's Food and Spirits, the event is hosted by volunteers from the Miss Farmington pageant family.
No plans for lunch today? Consider stopping by the 17th Annual Chili Cook Off, held from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at Page's Food & Spirits in Farmington. A donation is requested for the opportunity to sample local chili recipes. Proceeds from the event, which includes a raffle and 50/50 drawing will go to Relay for Life, an annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS). Miss Farmington Elise Newcomer will be in attendance. A people's choice winner will be selected, along with a winner chosen by a panel of celebrity judges.
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Page's Food and Spirits
23621 Farmington Rd, Farmington, MI
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Elise Newcomer has collected outerwear and cash donations to benefit homeless veterans.
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Thursday, February 23
The Michigan Veterans Foundation (MVF) in Detroit honored Miss Farmington Elise Newcomer Feb. 21, to thank her for her ongoing efforts on behalf of the veterans being served by MVF. Newcomer collected outerwear through her Blizzard Buddies campaign, and $282 at her second Charity Contra Dance held in February, for the organization. Only the third person to receive the humanitarian award, Newcomer said she was humbled by MVF's praise. She spoke about her efforts to serve in a meaningful way as Miss Farmington, and received a standing ovation with several “Oorahs” from the assembled crowd. After the presentation of roses and a trophy, Newcomer served up lunch for the veterans and helped unload several cases of men's shoes, boots, socks, and …
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Groves-Walker Post 346, American Legion
31775 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Friday, January 27, 2012
This year's contest benefits the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
If your chili recipe draws raves from friends and family, it may be time to kick it up a notch. Entries are open for the 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off, held March 4 at Page's Food and Spirits in downtown Farmington. Entry forms are available at the restaurant; an electronic copy of the form is posted with this article. Last year's winner, Michelle Vennix of Wixom, says she'll be back to defend her title. Organizer Ginny Morris hopes to have 20 entries for the competition. She said Thursday that proceeds from the event, raffle and 50/50 drawing will go to Relay for Life, an annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS). "We're thrilled to have it benefit us this year," said Felicia McMullen, an ACS community representative. "It's …
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Page's Food and Spirits
23621 Farmington Rd, Farmington, MI
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
The department provides services that help the Miss Farmington pageant run smoothly, organizers said.
Among the myriad details involved in the annual Miss Farmington pageant, traffic is one thing organizers don't have to worry about. To thank Farmington Public Safety officers for their assistance during the July event, Miss Farmington Elise Newcomer made and delivered pizzas to the department Monday. She worked in the kitchen at Bellacino's on Grand River in Farmington, with help from Farmington City Council member JoAnne McShane – and under the watchful eye of restaurant owner Joe Takla, a 1998 Harrison High School graduate. Pageant organizer Ginny Morris said a converation with Takla during October's Pizza Palooza at the Costick Center led to Monday's delivery. What the officers do for the pageant is greatly appreciated, she said, and…
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Bellacino's
32720 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Farmington Public Safety Department
23600 Liberty St, Farmington, MI
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Today is the last day to contribute to the Farmington Area Goodfellows holiday drive.
This is a big weekend for the Farmington Area Goodfellows, who will load up vehicles tomorrow morning for delivery to area families in need. Here's what else is going on this weekend: Mostly sunny days today and Sunday will book-end a cloud Saturday with a 20-30 percent chance of snow. The National Weather Service predicts highs in the mid- to upper 30s, with lows between 25 and 30 degrees. The Farmington Area Goodfellows still need donations for their holiday drive to make sure no child or senior goes without a Christmas this year. You can drop off today at Farmington Hills or Farmington city halls. To volunteer to help with their last minute push and Saturday's delivery, visit farmingtonareagoodfellows.org or call 248-473-1360 Source of…
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City of Farmington Municipal Offices
23600 Liberty St, Farmington, MI
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City of Farmington Hills Municipal Offices
31555 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Ginger's Cafe & Gourmet Shoppe
32905 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Groves-Walker Post 346, American Legion
31775 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Joni Hubred-Golden
11:46 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Thanks, Peggy - I'll make the correction! more ›