Monday, December 17, 2012
World peace, good health, an iPad—tell Santa what's on your wish list!
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Monday, December 17, 2012
Did you miss talking to Santa when he visited Farmington and Farmington Hills this year? Don't chase him down in a crowded, noisy mall. This year, you can tell Patch's virtual Old Saint Nick what you (or your kids) would like to see under your Christmas tree. Whether it's peace on Earth or a day at the spa, Santa is online (it's 2012, after all) and ready to listen. Post a comment below and tell us what you want for Christmas!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Enjoy our video message from Santa and find out answers to some of the most popular questions kids have for the man in red.
White Lake Patch scored an exclusive interview with Santa at his family's cabin in White Lake. Taking a small break before gearing up for tonight's deliveries, Santa sat down with Local Editor Brooke Meier to answer some of the most asked questions by kids. White Lake Patch: What do you do if there is a fire in the fireplace? Santa: That's pretty easy. I've been given a magic key. There are a lot of boys and girls who don't have a fireplace. This magic key allows me to go in the front door of those home on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day only. White Lake Patch: Have you even been bitten by a dog? Santa: No, because Christmas Magic takes over. When I get there the dogs are very friendly. As a matter of fact, most dogs help me. They come …
Thanks to NORAD, children young and old can keep track of Santa Claus as he journeys around the world toward Michigan.
For 364 days out of the year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) spends its time tracking airplanes, missiles, space ships—anything flying near the United States and Canada. But on Christmas Eve, a team of volunteers spends the night tracking a very special pilot: Santa Claus. "We are the only organization that has the technology, the qualifications and the people to do it," NORAD said on its website. "NORAD tracks Santa, but only Santa knows his route, which means we cannot predict where and when he will arrive at your house." Santa usually starts at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean and travels west, NORAD noticed, meaning he moves from the South Pacific to New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe …
Thursday, December 22, 2011
About 100 people participated in a chat with Santa Thursday evening; here is the replay, complete with some video responses.
When our Patch colleagues from Wisconsin told us they got hold of the big guy and that he'd agreed to a chat online, we couldn't resist passing it on to you. So live from the North Pole – via Wisconsin - there was the first PatchChat with Santa. Replay what Santa had to say by clicking above.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Patch tells you what's happening this weekend around Farmington and Farmington Hills.
Tuesday brings us just a little bit closer to the weekend. With the holiday season upon us, there is much to do in our area. We're sharing our daily picks for fun and interesting events happening in the area, and on Friday, we will compile the list to help you plan your next weekend's adventures. Our pick: A Christmas Spectacular Where: Farmington Civic Theater When: Saturday at 1 p.m. Why go: Shining Star Performing Arts Academy presents A Christmas Spectacular this Saturday. Enjoy live ballet dancers performing songs and dances from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, and Annie. There will also be a live performance from the band A.N.I. All that for only $5, and bring your camera for a meet and greet with Santa Claus. …
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
The Thursday afternoon party included gifts and food donated by local merchants.
More than 50 seniors who live at Farmington Place on Grand River in Farmington got a special visit from Santa during a holiday party Thursday afternoon. Organizer Ginny Morris said local merchants, including Papa John's Pizza, Bellacino's, Salon Legato, Farmington Center Florist, Orchard Ten Food Center, Target, Kohl's and Busch's Fresh Food Market all donated food and gifts to make the afternoon special. The festivities started with Farmington city council member JoAnne McShane judging a holiday decorating contest, with one winner picked for each of the building's six floors. "It was very difficult," McShane said. "There were some very beautiful and unique doors." Resident Nan Solomon said the Farmington Place management hosts a …
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
We know where you can see Santa Claus this month.
In December, Santa makes the rounds in Farmington and Farmington Hills – and among the things you should know today, we tell you where he's going to be: Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 40. The National Weather Service predicts tonight will be mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow and a low around 29. Downtown Farmington’s own North Pole, complete with a visit from Santa, is open on Saturday, Dec. 3, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion on Grand River. Santa will visit and pose for free photos with children and families. Visit with Santa during this all-you-can-eat family pancake breakfast at Orchard United Methodist Church on Dec. 3, 8 a.m. Children receive a keepsake from Santa, and you can purchase …
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Orchard United Methodist Church
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Walter E. Sundquist Farmington Pavilion & Riley Park
Grand River Ave & Grove St, Farmington, MI
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YMCA
28100 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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William M. Costick Activities Center
28600 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The mansion will shut its doors in December and re-open in the spring.
After holiday events and expanded hours in December, the Governor Warner Mansion on Grand River in Farmington will close its doors for the winter. The annual Farmington Area Jaycees tree lighting will take place Saturday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 p.m. The tree is being set up in the gazebo on the Mansion grounds, and there will be carol singing, warming around a fire pit, a visit from Santa, and free refreshments in the carriage house. The Mansion, which is decked out for the holidays, will be open from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. that evening, with tours led by costumed docents and carols played on Governor Warner’s piano. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Available for sale in the Carriage House behind the mansion will be specialty items …
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Governor Warner Mansion
33805 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Patch tells you what's happening this weekend around Farmington and Farmington Hills.
Hello Tuesday. We are inching a little bit closer to the weekend, but it's still early in the week. It's never too early to start planning ahead for your next weekend's adventures though. We're helping out by sharing our daily picks for fun and interesting events happening in the area, and on Friday, we will compile the list to help you plan for the weekend. Our pick: Holly Days - Greens and Gifts Market Where: Walter E. Sundquist Farmington Pavilion & Riley Park When: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Why go: Bundle up and enjoy strolling through Downtown Farmington as they bring the nostalgic feeling of the holidays to you with carolers singing, hot cocoa to sip on, and the Greens and Gifts market which…
Jim Sparks
9:17 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
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