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Check back in with the West Bloomfield Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options.Even though it's only Tuesday, it's never too early to start planning ahead for next weekend. We are going to pick some of the fun and interesting events daily to help you plan and count down until it's the weekend again. Our pick for today: Sunday Funday Strength & Weight Loss Boot Camp When: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Where: West Bloomfield High School Cost: $25 Why Go: This summertime weight loss program will get you up and out of the door on a Sunday morning while most are still in bed. The program works with those beginners at "Level 1" all the way to advanced gym rats at "Level 10." If it rains…
It's Monday. The weekend just ended. However, it's always fun to look ahead at what's going on in and around town for the next weekend. We are going to pick some of the fun events daily to help you plan and count down until it's the weekend again. Our pick: Secret Cinema When: 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday Where: Maple Theater (4135 W. Maple Rd.) Cost: $5 Why Go: Before the Maple Theater (formerly the Maple Art Theater located at Maple and Telegraph) closes for renovation next week, they're showing films from the American Film Institute's all-time list of best movies. The catch? You don't know what …
It's Monday. The weekend just ended. However, it's always fun to look ahead at what's going on in and around town for the next weekend. We are going to pick some of the fun events daily to help you plan and count down until it's the weekend again. Our pick: West Bloomfield Township Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off Where: West Bloomfield Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Why go: School is out, summer is here and the West Bloomfield Township Public Library has a slate of fun in store for children, teens and families. Summer Reading…
You've made it to Friday. Finally! Here's what is happening in town: Bike Safety Day Where: West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Activities Center, 4640 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield When: 9 a.m.-12 noon Saturday Why go: Bring your bike! The event is free of charge for kids ages 3-12 years and includes: bike inspections free bike helmets for kids bike helmet sizing three station bike safety course fun giveaways meet a police officer frozen treat when you complete the course For more information, call 248-451-1900. State Rep. Lisa Brown at Coffee Time Where: Coffee Time, 1001 Welch Rd., …
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. West Bloomfield Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and events to attend in the area. Our pick: State Rep. Lisa Brown at Coffee Time Where: Coffee Time, 1001 Welch Rd., Commerce When: 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Friday Why go: State Rep. Lisa Brown (D-39th) is inviting residents to attend her office hours to share their ideas and concerns. If your business or organization would like to host a coffee hour with Brown, please call her …
It's Wednesday and some of you are finally half way through the work week. It's always fun to look ahead at what's going on in and around town for the next weekend. We are going to pick some of the fun events daily to help you plan and count down until it's the weekend again. Our pick: St. Jude Children's Research Outdoor Movie Where: West Bloomfield High School, 4925 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Why go: The West Bloomfield Interact Club is showing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone outdoors at the West Bloomfield High School football field, which should be a …
Even though it's only Tuesday, it's never too early to start planning ahead for next weekend. We are going to pick some of the fun and interesting events daily to help you plan and count down until it's the weekend again. Our pick: Apple Island Tours Where: Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society 3951 Orchard Lake Rd., Orchard Lake When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Why go: The docent-led Apple Island tour by the Historical Society is a spring tradition in West Bloomfield which ties together historical education and the environment. This year's trips will be held May 19-20 ($15 for …
It's Monday. The weekend just ended. However, it's always fun to look ahead at what's going on in and around town for the next weekend. We are going to pick some of the fun events daily to help you plan and count down until it's the weekend again. Our pick: Special School Board Meeting Where: West Bloomfield High School, 4925 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield When: 4-6 p.m. Friday Why go: The West Bloomfield Board of Education will conduct a Special Board Meeting on Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. in the Media Center of West Bloomfield High School, 4925 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield. The purpose…
It's Wednesday and some of you are finally half way through the work week. It's always fun to look ahead at what's going on in and around town for the next weekend. We are going to pick some of the fun events daily to help you plan and count down until it's the weekend again. Our pick: Coney Fest: Bus Tour with Coney Detroit Authors Where: D:hive welcome center, 1253 Woodward Ave., Detroit When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Why go: Michigan—especially Metro Detroit—loves its coney island hot dogs. We're as passionate about the secret sauces and the recipes as the people and places that serve them…
Even though it's only Tuesday, it's never too early to start planning ahead for next weekend. We are going to pick some of the fun and interesting events daily to help you plan and count down until it's the weekend again. Our pick: League of Women Voters Oakland Area Annual Meeting and Guest Speaker Where: Shenandoah Country Club, 5600 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Why go: Rebecca Blumenstein, Page One Editor and Deputy Managing Editor of The Wall St. Journal will be the guest speaker at the Annual Meeting of the League of Women Voters Oakland Area. Cost for …
It's Monday. The weekend just ended. However, it's always fun to look ahead at what's going on in and around town for the next weekend. We are going to pick some of the fun events daily to help you plan and count down until it's the weekend again. Our pick: GWBHS Open House Where: Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society, 3951 Orchard Lake Rd., Orchard Lake When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday Why go: The docent-led Apple Island tour by the Historical Society is a spring tradition in West Bloomfield which ties together historical education and the environment. This year's trips will be held May 19-20 ($15…
You've made it to Friday. Finally! Here's what is happening in town: Detroit Native Violinist Returns Home Where: Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday Why go: Temple Israel’s Schmier Chapel Chamber Series presents violinist, Gabriel Bolkosky as he performs a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary works. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Bolkosky began his violin studies at age three. With many albums released and the winner of the Darius Milhaud Prize, Bolkosky now teaches violin and chamber music at the University of Michigan. He is the …
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. West Bloomfield Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and events to attend in the area. Our pick: Violinist at Temple Israel Where: Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday Why go: Temple Israel’s Schmier Chapel Chamber Series presents violinist, Gabriel Bolkosky as he performs a diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary works. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Bolkosky began his violin…
The search for the West Bloomfield School District's new superintendent should become a lot clearer after this weekend. The Board of Education announced Tuesday that interviews would be held at the Administrative and Community Services center building at 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday in order to find a replacement for the retiring JoAnn Andrees. Information about the number of candidates being interviewed and who they are will be available later in the week, said district officials. The interviews are part of a monthslong search process the district has undertaken in order to find a new …
Even though it's only Tuesday, it's never too early to start planning ahead for next weekend. We are going to pick some of the fun and interesting events daily to help you plan and count down until it's the weekend again. Our pick: Carnival of the Animals - A Family Concert Where: Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, 6600 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield When: 1-2 p.m. Sunday Why go: This dance, set to the music of Camille Saint Sean, will fill the stage with props used to transform the space into a fantasy world of breathtaking and surprising images. "Carnival" is performed by DDC …
West Bloomfield is scheduled to become a destination Sunday for flag-waving activists in support of Israel during the annual Walk for Israel event. Walk for Israel takes place to coincide with Israel's independence day, which was April 26 this year, and includes a Kosher lunch as well as a line of speakers and activities for children. “I love seeing people that come out to support Israel. It puts a smile on my face,” said Omer Oppenheim, a senior at Frankel Jewish Academy in West Bloomfield, at last year's event. “We’re going walking ... because Israel is a cause that is important to all of…
You've made it to Friday. Finally! Here's what is happening in town: Sharp Drop-Off Where: Beaumont Medical Center, 6900 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Why go: There is a growing concern about the improper disposal of sharps used by community residents. In response, the Beaumont Medical Center of West Bloomfield is partnering with West Bloomfield Township and Stericycle, a medical waste disposal company, to offer a sharps drop off event on April 27 for proper disposal of needles, syringes and lancets used by residents. Drop off sharps in containers with lids in the …
You've made it to Friday. Finally! All week long we've been providing ideas for what to do this week. Here are the best of the best. Westacres Rummage Sale Where: 3700 Westacres Dr., West Bloomfield When: 9-5 p.m. Saturday and Saturday Why go: The Westacres subdivision community hosts its annual rummage sale this weekend. Cash only, please. 'Healthy Intuitions' Where: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W. Maple Rd. When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Why go: Henry Ford invites women to a day of seminars and exhibits on topics of preventative care, sleep, aging, sports medicine, and more. The…
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. West Bloomfield Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and events to attend in the area. Our pick: Healthy Intuitions Where: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, 6777 W. Maple Rd. When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Why go: Henry Ford invites women to a day of seminars and exhibits on topics of preventative care, sleep, aging, sports medicine, and more. The farmers' market will be open, and continental breakfast and a box lunch will be …
It's Wednesday and some of you are finally half way through the work week. It's always fun to look ahead at what's going on in and around town for the next weekend. We are going to pick some of the fun events daily to help you plan and count down until it's the weekend again. Our pick: Spring Wild Flower Walk Where: Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary, Pontiac Trail west of Old Orchard Trail When: 2-3 p.m. Sunday Why go: Bring your camera and a comfortable pair of shoes, as naturalist Carol Fink will lead a free tour through the rolling terrain and spring flowers of Orchard Lake. Visit gwbhs.com …
