It's Time for Book It! and More in This Week's Blogs

Bloggers from across the area are updating our Local Voices section weekly. Check out their newest contributions below. If you are interested in starting a blog on Patch, it's easy! Simply login and click "Start a Blog" on the front page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Break out your best at Novi Public Library's 3rd Annual Book It! Fundraiser

"With Diamonds and Denim as this year's theme, how could the Library's 3rd Annual Book It! Fundraiser be anything but a great time," the Novi Library writes in their latest blog. For details on the event, head to Novi Patch.

Before you Plant Impatiens this Year You MUST Read This!

Beth Rowley writes about a disease attacking gardens in the area. Rowley writes, "The Downy Mildew disease attacking garden Impatiens has struck in 33 states including Michigan. This has surprised both scientists and plant pathologists across the United States on how quickly the disease has spread. This relatively new disease has been showing up on impatiens and was first identified in 2004."

The Beatty and Snyder Team Receive Top RE/MAX Award

Congratulations to Lori Beatty and Marilyn Snyder of RE/MAX New Trend. They were recently recognized at the RE/MAX Annual Awards at Motor City Casino in Detroit. Read more in the latest blog from Amy Wilczynski.

Refusing a Breath Test Under Michigan's Implied Consent Law Can Mean No Driving

Attorney and Local Voices blogger Aaron J. Boria give legal advice in his latest blog. Boria writes, "This penalty for a first offense Implied Consent Refusal is 6 points on your driving record, $2,000.00 in driver responsibility fines, and a one year suspension or your driving privileges. You have 14 days to request a hearing at the Driver Assessment and Appeal Division branch of the Michigan Secretary of State to contest the refusal. If you do not request an implied consent hearing you will lose by default."

Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society would like you to join us in our wonderful 2013 events!

The West Bloomfield Historical Society has several events this month, and throughout the year. Check out their latest blog post on West Bloomfield Patch for more information.