Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Orchard Maple Family Dentral will donate candy to a charity that supports U.S. troops; another will donate the candy to local groups.
A few local health care providers want to take extra Halloween candy off your hands and donate it to charitable causes, according to their websites: Dr. Thomas Jusino, DDS, will pay patients $2 a pound for candy on Nov. 1, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Collected candy will be donated to a number of charities, including the Goodfellows, Farmington Hills Inn for Assisted Living, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Farmington Hills Community School. Jusino will also match a donation to the Cipriano Children's Trust fund in the amount paid out to patients. Call 248-476-3000 to learn more. Orchard Maple Family Dental, 6280 Orchard Lake Rd., will pay $1 per pound (up to five) through Nov. 3 for unopened Halloween candy that will be donated to Operation …
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Temperatures will be in the low 40s Wednesday, Oct. 31, with a 40-60 percent chance of rain during the witching hour.
Winter coats will need to fit under Halloween costumes again this year, as the forecast for the Greater West Bloomfield area remains cold and rainy Wednesday. The National Weather Service has dropped its wind advisory for the area, but gusts could still reach up to 21 m.p.h. in the evening hours. These gusts on top of cloudy skies will keep temperatues in the low 40s, with the wind chill making it feel like the low 30s. There is a 40 to 60 percent chance of rain Wednesday night, but the National Weather Service estimates that less than a tenth of an inch will actually accumulate. The sun is due to set Wednesday at 6:25 p.m., and the moon, which is scheduled to rise shortly after 7:30 p.m., will appear nearly full. More: Carve the Pumpkin, …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
As the storm hits the East Coast heading into Monday, rain, wind and cold weather will be felt in the Midwest—including southeastern Michigan—this week.
There won't be any flooding or evacuations, but Hurricane Sandy's reach will have a big impact on Michigan weather this week. The storm system—expected to be one of the largest and most destructive in history—has resulted in evacuations and state of emergency declarations across the east coast, as well as the closure of public transportation in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. According to the National Weather Service, Sandy is anticipated to make landfall on the New Jersey coast Monday night. As it moves west, the system will bring high winds, colder weather and rain to the Midwest. The effects will be felt throughout southern Michigan, though the greatest impact will be on the southwest coast near Lake Michigan. A wind …
Prevention is key on Halloween. Here's what you can do to keep yourself and your family safe.
As Halloween approaches, registered nurse Donna Bucciarelli from Safety City U.S.A. and Beaumont Children's Hospital in Royal Oak is offering some practical safety tips for parents and their children. “There are just so many things that the trick-or-treaters can do to protect themselves, and things homeowners can do, too," Bucciarelli said. Here's how to keep your family safe this Halloween. “For many, the observance of Halloween begins with pumpkin carving," said Bucciarelli, trauma prevention coordinator and Safety City U.S.A. education program manager. "Never let your children help in carving or cutting your pumpkins. Instead, encourage them to draw the face on the pumpkin with crayon or marker. They can also help remove the seeds …
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
Ghosting is a fun pre-Halloween tradition that the whole neighborhood can enjoy.
The phrase “getting ghosted” doesn't just refer to someone throwing on a sheet and trick-or-treating on Halloween. Ghosting, sometimes know as boo-ing, is a new Halloween craze that’s taking over neighborhoods this October and bringing a little extra mischievous fun to the month. Ghosting involves the whole family and the steps are simple. Just one ghosting can pave the way for an exciting tradition in your neighborhood and community for years to come. To properly ghost, all you will need are two Halloween goodie bags filled with treats and 2 printed images of a ghost with instructions of how to carry on the ghosting tradition. We've added a ghosting PDF above for you to print and use around your neighborhood. Here's a quick rundown on how…
Friday, October 26, 2012
Display your carved pumpkin on your porch in the Greater West Bloomfield area for Halloween! And then use the suggested recipe to make delicious pumpkin seeds.
The art of carving a pumpkin gets more creative every year. There’s always the traditional jack o’ lantern face and spooky Halloween creatures. Then there are faces and objects to carve from popular book characters, movies and pop culture events that have happened throughout the year. After you pick a pumpkin at Whole Foods Market (7350 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, 48322) or elsewhere, use the tips below to create a spooky decoration for your porch. To make a neat, clean carve, follow these instructions: 1. Cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin with a large kitchen knife, preferrably one that is serrated. Be sure to cut at about a 45-degree angle inward so that the top will sit nicely once you’re done carving. If you’re carving with …
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The Dark Knight rises, but classic Halloween costumes remain the most popular.
Americans will spend nearly $3 billion on Halloween costumes this year, and the majority of them will dress as witches, vampires, princesses and other traditional outfits. The National Retail Federation’s 2012 Top Halloween Costumes survey reports that 10 percent of kids plan to dress as a princess, while six million adults plan to go as a witch. Batman is the second most-popular Halloween costume for kids, while the character – along with other characters from the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises – is fourth for adults. Some people plan take their outfit cues from current events, whether it’s an athlete, political figure or something else entirely. “With nearly one in ten celebrants taking their costume cues from current events, we’ll …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Halloween is on a Wednesday this year; here's what you need to know if you live in West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, or Orchard Lake Village.
When are the official trick-or-treating hours in the Greater West Bloomfield area? We've had several readers ask, so we found out. Happy Halloween!
