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Monday, October 22, 2012

Oakland Community College Culinary Team Brings Home 'Culinary Olympics' Medals

The Farmington Hills-based program competed in Germany earlier this month.

  • SCHOOLS
  • Monday, October 22, 2012

Oakland Community College (OCC) Culinary Studies Institute (CSI) faculty member Chef Doug Ganhs, (CEC), of Livonia won gold and bronze medals at the International Culinary Exhibition (known as the Culinary Olympics) held in Erfurt, Germany, Oct. 5-10. The college's culinary arts program is housed on the Orchard Ridge campus in Farmington Hills.  Captain of the Michigan Olympic Culinary Team, Ganhs won the gold for his buffet platter presentation, and a bronze for his fruit carving display. All told, the team returned home with an impressive three gold, one silver and three bronze medals. Other Michigan team members included CSI adjunct faculty members Brian Beland, CMC, and John Miller, CEC, who won gold medals. OCC graduate Sarah Rougeau…

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Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Seniors Learn About Buddhist Psychology, Civil War and More in Farmington Hills

The Adult Learning Institute offers classes and camaraderie for those ages 55 and over at Oakland Community College’s Orchard Ridge Campus.

After Edna Rubin of Oak Park had retired from her career as a teacher, and after her grandchildren were in school full-time, she decided it was time to change focus. “I thought to myself, ‘This is a different lifestyle, and now it’s time for me,’” Rubin said. Last fall, Rubin enrolled in the Adult Learning Institute (ALI) at Oakland Community College's Orchard Ridge campus in Farmington Hills. ALI brings together more than 150 retired and semi-retired people, ages 55 and above, for courses on a variety of topics.  Carl Muma of Bingham Farms joined the group five years ago and is currently the president of ALI’s executive committee. “The goal of the program is to keep the maturing population alert and learning,” said Muma. “These people ask…

Saturday, September 15, 2012

OCC Womencenter Presents Self Defense Workshop Sept. 29

The class teaches approaches to preventing an attack, along with fight techniques.

A “Sexual Assault Prevention and Self Defense for Women” workshop will be offered at Oakland Community College’s Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills, Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Designed to increase knowledge and self-confidence, the workshop provides common sense protection strategies for preventing attack, as well as effective fight and escape techniques for use in case of assault. Self-defense expert Jaye Spiro, who holds a sixth-degree black belt in Karate, conducts the nationally-known, self-defense program. Women ages 13 years and over, of all sizes and fitness abilities, are encouraged to attend. Mothers and daughters are welcome, as are young women preparing for, or attending college or study abroad. The workshop fee …

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Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus

Monday, September 10, 2012

Farmington Area Artists Featured in OCC Women's Art Exhibition

The juried “From Our Perspectives" exhibition opens Sept. 27 on the Farmington Hills campus.

  • ARTS
  • Monday, September 10, 2012

Kathleen Boettcher of Farmington Hills and Farmington resident Sandra Shelly have had their artworks selected for the Womencenter of Oakland Community College's 22nd annual "From Our Perspectives" national women's art exhibition.  Boettcher's acrylic painting “Work in Progress/Woman as Artist” and Shelly's 3-dimensional work "Circus Dreams" will be on display during the juried exhibition, which runs Sept. 27-Oct. 26 at OCC Orchard Ridge Campus’ Smith Theatre Gallery in Farmington Hills. An opening reception planned Sept. 27, 7 p.m., unveils 34 of the 300 works of art entered from women artists nationwide. The 34 pieces are in a variety of media including acrylic, oil, textile and clay, photography, ink, pencil, metal, watercolor, and …

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Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

5 Things You Should Know Today - Aug. 7, 2012

As you receive your new, larger recycling bin, remember that Farmington Schools can make use of your old one.

As Waste Management rolls out wheeled recycling bins in Farmington and Farmington Hills, your old bin can inspire future generations of environmentalists.  Here's what else you should know today:   Once you've got your new, larger recycling bin, you can donate your old bin to Farmington Public Schools' recycling program. Bins can be dropped off at the FPS Facilities Maintenance Building, 29350 10 Mile Rd. (northwest corner at Middlebelt) or the City of Farmington Hills Public Works Building, 27245 Halsted Rd. If you're 55 or older, you can take advantage of these classes offered at the Orchard Ridge campus. The 42 varied and interactive classes cover topics in art, politics, science, literature and music. Registration materials are …

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Farmington Public Schools Lewis Schulman Administrative Center, City of Farmington Hills Division of Public Works, Adult Learning Institute (ALI) Registration open at OCC Orchard Ridge Campus, and 4 more ›

Monday, July 30, 2012

OCC Bans Tobacco Products on All Campuses, Effective Sept. 1

Community college officials enacted the ban in March, based on complaints by students and employees about second-hand smoke.

  • NEWS
  • Monday, July 30, 2012

Beginning Sept. 1, the use of all tobacco products will be barred on all Oakland Community College (OCC) property, including the Orchard Ridge campus on Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills.  The prohibition, passed by OCC’s Board of Trustees March 20, forbids the use of cigars, cigarettes, pipes, as well as chewing tobacco and snuff. So-called "electronic cigarettes" are still permitted. “The board’s purpose in initiating the policy responds to frequently expressed complaints by students and employees regarding second hand smoke, as well as our concern for the health and well-being of all who attend, work at, or visit the college,” said OCC Chancellor Timothy R. Meyer. “An additional benefit is the elimination of litter associated with …

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Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Help with Rouge River Rescue June 2 in Farmington, Farmington Hills

Volunteers can help at four locations with weeding, cleaning debris and other activities to improve the health of the river.

  • VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
  • Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Volunteers are needed to help sustain local natural resources during Rouge Rescue 2012 on Saturday, June 2, in Farmington and Farmington Hills.  Rouge Rescue began more than 25 years ago as a trash clean-up, and evolved to include more restoration activities as conditions improved.  “People don’t realize the positive impact just one day of working along the river can have,” said Cyndi Ross, River Restoration Program Manager for Friends of the Rouge.  “It’s great to see residents take ownership of the river, it helps change the mindset that it’s someone else’s problem. It’s also a great way to meet your neighbors and have fun.” Volunteers should wear long pants and long sleeves to protect themselves from poison ivy.  Helpful items to bring…

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Shiawassee Park, Heritage Park, and Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

5 Things You Should Know Today - May 15, 2012

City and school district officials meet tonight to discuss common interests and concerns.

Today, you can learn how local school and city elected officials are working together and what changes are coming to recycling programs in Farmington and Farmington Hills. Here's what else you should know: Today's weather will be different from yesterday's – but only in that the mercury will rise a little higher. The National Weather Service predicts a high closer to 80, and 40 percent chance to rain tonight, when the temperature will drop to around 53.  The City of Farmington Hills Senior Adult Division is hosting Mike Csapo of the Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC) at the Costick Center today at 11 a.m. He will explain about changes coming to the city's recycling program. Farmington and …

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Learn More About Recycling Changes, William M. Costick Activities Center, City of Farmington Hills Municipal Offices, and 5 more ›

Sue Burstein

2:51 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

FPS and City Council working together? That's a joke. Seems to me FPS blatantly LIED to the City Councils last year (May 3, 2011 meeting) when they told them they were demolishing Eagle Elementary, yet they knew they had an offer on the building. What a great way to build a rapport....SOP for the FPS Board...probably more of the same tonight.   more ›

Thursday, March 29, 2012

5 Things You Should Know Today - March 29, 2012

Never mind the MegaMillions, a Farmington area charity offers the chance for you to win big tonight.

Okay, so you didn't win the MegaMillions jackpot. There's still a local chance to take home a more modest cash prize, while helping out a local service organization:  1. The weather There may be patchy frost on the ground today before 8 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Look for lots of sun and a high today around 50, with tonight's low around 32.  If you haven't spent all your money on MegaMillions tickets, consider stopping by John Cowley & Sons tonight at 9 p.m. for the Farmington Rotary Club's progressive Queen of Hearts raffle. Tickets are just $1, and the pot gets bigger every week. You can buy tickets at the pub or from any Rotarian; the money supports the civic group's charitable efforts.  This weekend is your last …

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Farmington Rotary Queen of Hearts Raffle, John Cowley & Sons, 'Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead', and 5 more ›

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

UPDATED: HazMat Drop-off Day for Local Residents Slated May 5

Farmington and Farmington Hills residents can bring their household hazardous waste items and paper for shredding to OCC Orchard Ridge.

  • PATCH'S HOUSE & HOME
  • Wednesday, March 28, 2012

The City of Farmington Hills, in cooperation with Oakland Community College (OCC), will hold its annual Household Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Drop-off Day on Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will go on despite a massive fire May 3 at the RRRASOC (Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County) recycling facility in Southfield. RRRASOC officials announced on Facebook that no one was injured and "Most of the damage has been to bales of material in the back lot." Materials can be dropped off at OCC's northwest parking lot, off Farmington Road. Residents of Farmington Hills, Farmington, Novi, South Lyon, Lyon Township, Southfield, Walled Lake, and Wixom are all eligible to attend with a driver’s …

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City of Farmington Hills Municipal Offices

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