5 Things To Know This Week: Schools, Sports and More
Here's what you need to know about the Greater West Bloomfield area this week.
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
Sunday, January 6, 2013
5 Things to Know This Week in West Bloomfield
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Five local stories to keep an eye on Jan. 6-12: 1. The chili cook-off and euchre tournament takes place at the Sylvan Lake Community Center (2456 Pontiac Dr.) on Friday, between 6-9 p.m. 2. The First United Methodist Church of Birmingham tackles the issue of homosexuality and the church Wednesday in a special two-part seminar, "Methodists Believe What? A Conversation About the United Methodist Church and Homosexuality," taking place at the church at 7:30 p.m. 3. Those interested in local government have a wide array of options this week: 4. Effective on Thursday in Sylvan Lake, garbage collection will change to Thursdays. Look for a letter from Rizzo Services (the contracted garbage service provider) to be mailed to you. Garbage should go…
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
5 Things to Know This Week in West Bloomfield
Local government meetings, foggy weather conditions and charity hockey in the news this week.
Five local stories to keep an eye on Dec. 16-22: 1. As the supposed Mayan calendar apocalypse day (Dec. 21) nears, do you have any plans to mark the occasion? Greater West Bloomfield area residents will most certainly pack local shopping centers in anticipation of Christmas Day (just one more week!). 2. Students of West Bloomfield Schools, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, Farmington Public Schools, and Frankel Jewish Academy will have their last school day before winter break on Friday. Orchard Lake St. Mary's students get out for break on Thursday. West Bloomfield Township offices will be closed next Monday and Tuesday, so be sure to get any work done there by Friday. 3. Those interested in local government have a wide array of …
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Sunday, December 9, 2012
5 Things to Know This Week in West Bloomfield
The holiday season and charity benefits highlight the local news this week.
Five local stories to keep an eye on Dec. 9-15: 1. Hanukkah continues through Dec. 16. Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Jews over Syrian-Greek invaders in 164 BCE (Before Common Era). Hanukkah (Hebrew for dedicate) refers to the rededication of second Jewish Temple in Jerusalem and is celebrated by lighting one additional candle in a candelabrum, called a menorah for eight days. 2. Enjoy Chanukah Wonderland at Orchard Mall Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Organizers will offer an all-new Chanukah Lights. Warm up with the festive tunes of the Kidz Klez Band of Michigan and their twenty-piece band and eat hot soups, latkes, donuts and cider. Enjoy an array of crafts for the kids and the lighting ceremony of a 12-ft. menorah. 3. If you're looking…
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
5 Things to Know This Week in West Bloomfield
The holiday season, as well as several government meetings, will swing into full gear this week.
Five local stories to keep an eye on Dec. 2-8: 1. Hanukkah begins on sundown Dec. 8. Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Jews over Syrian-Greek invaders in 164 BCE (Before Common Era). Hanukkah (Hebrew for dedicate) refers to the rededication of second Jewish Temple in Jerusalem and is celebrated by lighting one additional candle in a candelabrum, called a menorah for eight days. 2. A different kind of mensch will be celebrated at the Berman Center for the Performing Art's "Motown Mensches Live!" event on Thursday (7 p.m.; $10). Presented by Jan Durecki, archivist with the Leo M. Franklin Archives at Temple Beth El, "Live!" covers the trajectory of Motown Records' Berry Gordy. The lecture will focus on the "invaluable contributions of…
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Monday, November 26, 2012
When do Parent/Teacher Conferences in West Bloomfield Schools Start?
Holiday fun, parent/teacher conferences and yard waste removal deadlines among our list of five things to know this week.
Correction: the article has been changed to correct the time of high school parent/teacher conferences. Five local stories to keep an eye on Nov. 26-Dec. 1: 1. Parent/teacher conferences take place this week on different days for West Bloomfield School District students, depending on their schools. Elementary school parents will discuss their students' progress on Monday and Tuesday nights between 5-8 p.m., while middle and high school parents will meet on Wednesday and Thursday nights between 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. 2. The Keego Harbor community will gather Friday at the city's Department of Public Works building, near City Hall at 2025 Beechmont, for a public holiday tree lighting ceremony. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. All children elementary …
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
This Week in West Bloomfield: 5 Things to Know
Patch will be covering meetings and championship football in the Greater West Bloomfield area this week.
Five local stories to keep an eye on Nov. 19-24: 1. The Orchard Lake St. Mary's varsity Eaglets continue their quest to repeat as state champions in the championship round of the Michigan High School Athletic Association football playoffs. After traveling to Chelsea and beating Battle Creek Harper Creek this past weekend, the Eaglets earned a date with Grand Rapids Christian on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. 2. Among the issues which will be tackled at the West Bloomfield School Board meeting Monday night will be the School District's reported desire for a special election to be held in 2013. The district's 2012 building and site sinking fund proposal lost at the polls and Superintendent Gerald Hill said that a similar proposal could return to the …
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
This Week in West Bloomfield: 5 Things to Know
Patch will be covering elections and football in the Greater West Bloomfield area this week.
Five local stories to keep an eye on Nov. 4-10: 1. The Orchard Lake St. Mary's varsity Eaglets continue their quest to repeat as state champions in the third round of the Michigan High School Athletic Association football playoffs. After drubbing Avondale at home this past Saturday afternoon, the Eaglets earned a date with Detroit East English Village Prep at home, kicking off 1 p.m. Saturday. 2. The Nov. 6 general election is less than 48 hours away. Besides picking between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama as President, voters will decide on a slate of state proposals, county and state leaders, local ballot initiatives, and candidates for various levels of representation in West Bloomfield, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake Village and Keego Harbor. …
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
This Week in West Bloomfield: 5 Things to Know
This week, Patch will be covering football playoffs, 'Radium Girls' and school issues.
Five local stories to keep an eye on Oct. 28-Nov. 3: 1. The Orchard Lake St. Mary's varsity Eaglets continue their quest to repeat as state champions in the second round of the Michigan High School Athletic Association football playoffs. After drubbing South Lyon East this past Friday night, the Eaglets earned a date with Avondale at home, kicking off 1 p.m. Friday. 2. Radium Girls, inspired by a true story and traceing the fatal tragedy of the factory women of the U.S. Radium Corporation in 1926, opens Thursday at West Bloomfield High School. At that time, radium was a miracle cure and luminous watches the latest rage-until the girls who painted the dials mysteriously began to fall ill and die. Written by Pulitzer Prize winning …
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
This Week in West Bloomfield: 5 Things to Know
This week, Patch will be covering public hearings by the West Bloomfield Township Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Five local stories to keep an eye on Oct. 21-27: 1. A public hearing will be held by the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission to receive comments on a draft Parks and Recreation Five-Year Master Plan (2013-17) on Thursday. The draft plan reflects the Commission’s priorities for the next five years and, once adopted, will serve as a guide for the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff. The public hearing is being held to receive comments on a draft Parks and Recreation Five-Year Master Plan (2013-2017). The draft plan reflects the Commission’s priorities for the next five years and, once adopted, will serve as a guide for the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff. The draft Master Plan is available for review on the …
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Timothy Rath
4:14 pm on Monday, October 22, 2012
Thanks, Ronelle! The event featuring Dan Ewald is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The Planning Commission also meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The Parks and Rec Commission meets at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25. more ›
Christy Forhan
7:16 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Go Lakers! Come out and support your WBHS Swim/Dive Lakers. It's mid-winter break for the schools, so many of our usual fans will be up north. The Lakers have posted an impressive 7-1 record in dual-meet competition this season, with the biggest team in the program's history. The one loss came at the hands of Clarkston, in what was one of the most exciting swim/dive meets we've seen. Clarkston … more ›