We're changing up our daily reminders about what's going on in our community.
Today, we're launching a new week-day guide that we hope will help make life ridiculously easy for you and your neighbors. "First Thing" freshens up our "5 Things You Should Know Today" series with photos and videos. Below, you'll find links to today's events, along with information about events happening later this week that require advance registration. During the week, we'll feature brief interviews with local folks, historical photos and a "mystery photo", similar to the ones we publish on Sundays. Please let us know what you think about "First Thing Farmington-Farmington Hills" in the comments below, or by sending an email to editor Joni Hubred-Golden, joni.hubred-golden@patch.com. Find more events on our calendar.
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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Busch's Fresh Food Market
24445 Drake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
Healthy Lunches and After-School Snacks
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28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI
Tollgate Education Center
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John Cowley & Sons
33338 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
Queen of Hearts Raffle
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