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5 More Things to Know in West Bloomfield This Week

Lanes are closed, gas prices are up, and local government meetings are on deck.

1. Motorists should continue to expect delays at the Orchard Lake Road and Northwestern Highway intersection through Tuesday at 3 p.m., according to the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC). Consumers Energy planned to close the northbound outside lane of Orchard Lake Road just north of Northwestern Highway, and the outside northbound lane of Northwestern Highway just before Orchard Lake to repair a gas line. 

2. Those interested in local government have a wide array of options this week:

  • West Bloomfield Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
  • Sylvan Lake Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
  • Orchard Lake Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
  • West Bloomfield Woodland Review Board meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
  • Walled Lake Consolidated School District Board of Education meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m.
  • Keego Harbor Planning Commission meeting on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

3. National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 6, is a big day for many student-athletes, and we would love for you to share their accomplishments on West Bloomfield Patch. For some high school senior athletes, it's a day they make their college plans official. It's something to take pride in, and we would love to help parents, coaches and athletic directors spread the word. Spread the news today on Patch!

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4. The snow continues to fall but at least in the Greater West Bloomfield, gas prices are on the rise. According to the AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in Metro Detroit is $3.67 Monday morning — up 30 cents from last week's average of $3.37. Around town, the lowest price you'll find is $3.66 at the Pontiac Trail Citgo.

5. Looking for more? Check out the Patch Events calendar full for the full list of area events or add your own.

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  • Feb. 5: 
  • Feb. 5: Beaumont Children's Hospital IHOP Pancake Day Fundraiser
  • Feb. 5: Teen Depression and Suicide Parent Education Forum
  • Feb. 6: Southern Rhône Immersion
  • Feb. 7: Nutritional Workshop in West Bloomfield: Tips for Successful Weight Loss
  • Feb. 7: Little Mermaid Jr. at THE BERMAN
  • Feb. 8: Vocalist Geetha Raghu Performs at BUC
  • Feb. 9: Ministrelli Women's Heart Center Reception
  • Feb. 9: B'nai Mosketeers Disney Cabaret
  • Feb. 9: Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf


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