Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Every day, our video series 'Wake Up' aims to know West Bloomfield and its people better.
Good morning, West Bloomfield! Yesterday, I went to West Bloomfield High School to watch the boys varsity swimming and diving team take on Hazel Park in the Lakers' second meet of the season. It was exciting to watch the team win its first meet of the year — led by stellar performances from Andrew Jacob and John Yurich, as well as Eric Vrbensky, Joshua Geer, and Nick Basel — knowing that the win marked No. 200 in a stellar, 36-year career for head coach Bob Crosby. Congratulations to Coach Crosby on a remarkable win! The National Weather Service calls for the following Wednesday forecast: Have you seen Patch's new Traffic & Gas tab on the top sidebar of the page you're looking at (in-between the Places and Gallery tabs)? Through Mapquest, …
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West Bloomfield High School
4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Every day, our video series 'Wake Up' aims to know West Bloomfield and its people better.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Timothy Rath
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Good morning, West Bloomfield! This weekend, I went to the Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian for an update from the West Bloomfield Interact Club, a group of students between grades 6-12 who are developing leadership qualities in helping other people. I spoke with Janelle Hasenauer, a senior at West Bloomfield High School, about the groups latest mission — to collect as many blankets as possible for donation to homeless shelters in Detroit. As a result of Saturday's blanket drive, the club will be donating 50 blankets. If you'd like to contribute, there's still time — contact the Executive Secretary of the Rotary Club, Kelly Wong, kwongkelly@gmail.com. The National Weather Service calls for the following Tuesday forecast: …
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Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian
5171 Commerce Rd, Orchard Lake, MI
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Every day, our video series 'Wake Up' aims to know West Bloomfield and its people better.
Good morning, West Bloomfield! Last week, we met with Pastor Bill Matlack at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church. Holy Spirit has been in the community 41 years, and "Pastor Bill" helped explained the second-annual Christmas carol sing-along which was held last Friday. Going to a service there on Christmas Eve (services held at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. that day with special music and candlelight), it seems, is a sure-fire way to get into the Christmas spirit this season. The National Weather Service calls for the following Monday forecast: DetroitGasPrices.com posted Monday's cheapest gas prices. The following reflects prices for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline: Have a great day!
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Holy Spirit-Lutheran Church
4800 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
/articles/wake-up-wb-pastor-matlack
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Every day, our video series 'Wake Up' aims to know West Bloomfield and its people better.
Good morning, West Bloomfield! I met with Monte Nagler while hunting for holiday gifts at Barnes and Noble. If you're a regular Patch reader, you're likely aware that we've published information on his Fine Art Photography Exhibit to the Events calendar. However, I was not aware that Nagler is a Farmington Hills resident who had been coming to that bookstore for displays for many years. Nagler will be there through the rest of the week, so, if you're looking for a unique gift or simply want to take in some beautiful photography from Michigan and around the world, give it a twirl. The National Weather Service calls for the following Wednesday forecast: DetroitGasPrices.com posted Wednesday's cheapest gas prices. The following reflects …
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers
6800 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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718416
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Every day, our video series 'Wake Up' aims to know West Bloomfield and its people better.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Timothy Rath
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Good morning, West Bloomfield! I met with Anita Fishman, a longtime member of Temple Shir Shalom, while giving blood at The Corners. She said that the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit is looking for volunteers to donate time Dec. 25 to help a number of different causes around Metro Detroit. The temple is also ready to help, she said — call any time at 248-562-7668. The National Weather Service calls for the following Tuesday forecast: DetroitGasPrices.com posted Tuesday's cheapest gas prices. The following reflects prices for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline: Have a great day!
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Temple Shir Shalom
3999 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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717098
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42.55203
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Kids Corner
2075 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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-83.37971
BP
7400 Farmington Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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717837
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-83.43837
Citgo
7998 Pontiac Trl, West Bloomfield, MI
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Every day, our video series 'Wake Up' aims to know West Bloomfield and its people better.
Good morning, West Bloomfield! Yesterday, I met with Art Fishman, a longtime member of Temple Shir Shalom, while giving blood at The Corners. Fishman said that he has been donating blood "for years" — if you'd like to find a blood drive in West Bloomfield, visit our Events calendar. If you're looking across Metro Detroit, it's best to visit the Red Cross website. The National Weather Service calls for the following Monday forecast: Day: Rain before 4 p.m., then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 40 degrees. North northeast wind between 9-11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Night: A chance of snow before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28 degrees. North wind around 11 mph. …
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Temple Shir Shalom
3999 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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717098
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42.55203
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Kids Corner
2075 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
/articles/temple-congregant-fishman-supports-red-cross
717718
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Citgo
7998 Pontiac Trl, West Bloomfield, MI
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1960351
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Every day, our video series 'Wake Up' aims to know West Bloomfield and its people better.
Good morning, West Bloomfield! Yesterday, I met with Laurie Burger, who co-owns Elegant Touch Nail Salon of Commerce, about a new undertaking at the salon to benefit First Step, a Detroit-based agency dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence. Elegant Touch is asking the community to help out — in return for donations off the First Step wish list (including basic necessities), customers will be given the chance to win a $100 prize pack from Elegant Touch. The ongoing charity event begins now and will run through the end of December. For more information including the First Step wish list, visit its website. Elegant Touch is located at 8133 Commerce Rd. The National Weather Service calls for the following Friday forecast: …
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8133 Commerce Rd, Commerce Township, MI
Elegant Touch Nail Salon
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Every day, our video series 'Wake Up' aims to know West Bloomfield and its people better.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Timothy Rath
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Good morning, West Bloomfield! Yesterday, I met with Pam Strauch, a Brighton resident and co-owner at Lolly Ella Jewelry, who told me about the Lolly Jolly Bash, an annual event kicking off against this Saturday to benefit the Big Family of Michigan. Thanks to Big Family, local children are helped by providing them with school supplies, holiday and birthday gifts, love packs and more. Saturday, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., customers will have the option of buying a teddy bear for $10, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to this cause. Sounds like a great way to give back this holiday season. The National Weather Service calls for the following Thursday forecast: DetroitGasPrices.com posted Thursday's cheapest gas prices. The following reflects …
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Lolly Ella Jewelry
6706 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Every day, our video series 'Wake Up' aims to know West Bloomfield and its people better.
Good morning, West Bloomfield! Yesterday, I met with Josephine Fermanian, a Commerce resident raised in West Bloomfield who recently launched Moms for Michigan, a Facebook community dedicated to helping the Michigan business community thrive through grassroots connectivity. Fermanian is a "momtrepreneur" in her own right — she's the founder of Germs Begone, an organic cleaner she originally created to help her son, and PediaOrganic, an organic, delicious response to problems caused by child dehydration. These are two products under the umbrella, Detroit Organics. Fermanian already works with local businesses including Hiller's and Plum Market to sell Detroit Organics products and seems to be a natural fit to reach out to other area …
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Citgo
7998 Pontiac Trl, West Bloomfield, MI
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1960351
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Shell
6495 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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BP
7400 Farmington Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Every day, our video series 'Wake Up' aims to know West Bloomfield and its people better.
Good morning, West Bloomfield! Yesterday at the West Bloomfield School Board meeting, I met with West Bloomfield High School senior Claire Forhan, whose winning design for a snowman pin won a contest sponsored by Our Children's Fund, the local nonprofit now in the midst of its 21st annual Holiday Help fundraising drive. Claire was honored by the school board along with honorable mentions and runners-up. The 2011-12 Snowman Pins are being sold for $10 through Jan. 2012 at all school offices and the Administrative/Community Services building. In addition to selling pins, the OCF committee is looking for contributions of money as well as store gift cards in any amount to help reach our goal of assisting as many families as possible this …
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West Bloomfield High School
4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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718206
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