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HAZEL PARK OFFERS SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AT ALL SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION TO SCHOOL-AGED SERVICES, THE DISTRICT ALSO OFFERS early childhood special education and early intervention options. According to Director of Student Services, Vita Lusk, “If a child is found eligible for special education services through the evaluation process, the team develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and determines the programs and/or services to be provided.” Some of these services include psycho-logical, speech and language, school social work, and occupational and physical therapy interventions.

Early intervention is “designed for children from birth to three years of age,” Lusk explained, while the early childhood program is a classroom-based option for children three to five years of age, and “addresses the developmental hierarchy of skills necessary for success in later formal education,” she said. There is also a resource room program, which provides assistance for eligible students who still spend a majority of time in a general education setting.

For students with cognitive impairment specifically, individualized instruction in classrooms taught by a special education teacher is offered so they can live independently later in life. For those with emotional impairment, classrooms with a small number of students are provided at the elementary and middle school levels, which focus on the development of appropriate behavior skills necessary to be successful in school and beyond. Students in both programs are provided with opportunities in a general setting, whenever appropriate. Students who qualify for Hazel Park’s autism spectrum disorder program are provided with individualized instruction focused on the development of communication, cognitive, social-emotional, self-help and vocational skills for older students.

THE HAZEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT ALSO OPERATES CENTER-BASED OPPORTUNITIES, which service students throughout Oakland County. Placement in these programs is determined by the Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT). Yet, because they are county-wide, residency in Hazel Park does not guarantee placement.

Edison is a center-based program for students with Emotional Impairment. The program focuses on the development of appropriate behavior skills necessary to be successful in school and beyond. Students are provided with opportunities in general education, when appropriate, to allow them to develop social skills in the environment in which they naturally occur.

Jardon has served special education students throughout Oakland County since 1966, who continue to qualify for adult transition services and programs after their senior year in high school that require specialized services to meet their adult transition needs. “Jardon’s program focuses on community integration, work experiences and adult living skills,” said Lusk. The program prepares students to successfully integrate into their communities of adult living, through an individualized program and curriculum. “Jardon has extensive partnerships with many local businesses and community agencies that support young adults with special needs,” she said, adding that the program “continues to look for partnerships to provide students with work experiences and community integration, and is also seeking partnerships to support restoration of programs that have previously provided students with additional skill development.”

For more information on Hazel Park’s special education opportunities and assistance, families are encouraged to call 248.658.5204.

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APRIL
TUES. APRIL 24
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• GO! Comedy 8 PM: Launch Group Callbacks
• Eat Smart, Live Strong, Oak Park Recreation
• Gentle Chair Yoga: Oak Park Recreation, Noon
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with Guest trucks
• Ferndale Inclusion Network quarterly meeting 7 PM at Affirmations. Contact CFF48220@gmail.org
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Weds. April 25
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• Ferndale Pride Volunteer Meeting, 7-8 PM Kulick Ctr
• GO! Comedy 8PM: Beta Testing & Teachers Lounge; 9PM: Female Hysteria
• Oak Park Library: Steam Generation Creation; Mystery Project; 4:30 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thurs. April 26
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy 8 PM: Skit Parade; 9 PM: Proving Grounds; 10 PM: Guess Who’s Coming to Puppet Street
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Free Garage Sale Weekend 248-691-7450
• Andiamo, Royal Oak: Lorio Ross Industry Night 7:00-10:00 PM

Fri. April 27
• Ferndale Education Foundation Annual Dinner & Auction, 6-10:30 PM
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• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: Skit Parade w/op Reboot ($15); 10 PM: All-Star Showdown ($15)
• Magic Bag: Mega ’80s Prince Remembrance Show
• Oak Park Free Garage Sale Weekend 248-691-7450
• Oak Park Arbor Day Event 10 AM, Help plant trees at Best Park
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music 8 PM

Sat. April 28
• ART SHOW presented by the Hazel Park Library Friends and the Hazel Park Arts Council
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 P.M.
• FUEL’s Got Talent, Ferndale Upper Elementary School’s Talent Show on Saturday, 6:00 PM in the Ferndale High School Auditorium.
• Awesome Animal Storytime & Crafts with Cowboy Alex; 11AM – 12:00 pm, Royal Oak Senior Ctr
• Spring Fever Beer Fest Royal Oak Farmers Market
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: All-Star Showdown ($18); 10 PM: All-Star Showdown ($18)
• Loving Touch, Tiles, Matthew Parmenter
• Oak Park Free Garage Sale Weekend 248-691-7450
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Rally, 12 PM-6 PM
• Hazel Park Community Coalition Drug Take-Back Day. 10 AM-2 PM, Hazel Park Police Dept.

Sun. April 29
• GO! Comedy: 7 PM: Sunday Buffet ($10): Hot Gold; Character Fondue; 9 PM: Fresh Sauce (Free)
• World Dance Day, Oak Park Community Center
• Oak Park Free Garage Sale Weekend 248-691-7450
• Oak Park Recreation Pitch Hit & Run, 10:00 AM 248-691-7555

Mon. April 30
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: Class Show Alpha ($5)
• Heartfulness Meditation: Oak Park Library 6:30 PM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

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Tues. May 1
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: Class Show Bravo ($5)
• Eat Smart, Live Strong, Oak Park Recreation
• Gentle Chair Yoga: Oak Park Recreation, Noon
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks
• Citizens For A Fair Ferndale, Ferndale Library 6:30 PM

Weds. May 2
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• Rosie O’ Grady’s 1st Wed. Tin Can Raffle, 7-11 PM, 279 W. Nine Mile Ferndale Pride
• Claddagh Chiropractic; 6:00-6:30 PM with Dr. Kyle Hawkins. Free information session and 3D foot scans
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: Brown Sugar: The Diversity Jam
• Oak Park Public Safety Citizens Academy 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Book Club, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night
• Evolve Acupuncture Ribbon Cutting, 5-7 PM, 3055 Hilton Rd Ste B

Thurs. May 3
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: Double Feature ($10) Taco Diaries & World Wrestling World; 10 PM: Guess Who’s Coming to Puppet Street ($10)
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. May 4
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: Date night wsg (For Real) ($15); 10PM: Pandemonia ($15)
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music 8, PM

Sat. May 5
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• 1-3 p.m. Swing Into Health Open House. Claddagh Chiropractic
• Cinco Pub Crawl, Downtown Ferndale
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: All-Star Showdown ($18); 10 PM: All-Star Showdown ($18)
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Face-Off, 12 PM-6 PM
• Citizens For A Fair Ferndale Bowling Fundraiser, Noon
• Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment Cinco De Mayo Fiesta Night Fundraiser 248-542-1247
• Group Bike Ride, Downtown Ferndale Bikes
• B Nektar’s Spring Mead Fest

Sun. May 6
• Hazel Park Memorial Museum open Noon – 4 PM
• GO! Comedy: 7 PM: Sunday Buffet: Hot Gold; (Reality Check); The Views; Bros Jacokes; 9 PM: Fresh Sauce
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11 AM
• Hazel Park Literacy Project Call or Walk for Literacy, Mabel Gray, 4-9 PM

Mon. May 7
• GO! Comedy: 7 PM: Class Show Charlie; 9 PM: Class Show Delta
• Heartfulness Meditation: Oak Park Library, 6:30 PM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. May 8
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Eat Smart, Live Strong, Oak Park Recreation
• Gentle Chair Yoga: Oak Park Recreation, Noon
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with Guest trucks

Weds. May 9
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• Ferndale Pride Volunteer Meeting, 7-8 PM Kulick Center, 1201 Livernois
• Claddagh Chiropractic Wellness Center, 6:00-6:30 PM Free Paleo and Ketogenic Diet information session
• Oak Park Public Safety Citizens Academy, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night
• Group Bike Night, Downtown Ferndale Bike, 6:30 PM

Thur. May 10
• Library ADULTING 101 Series Hair/Make-Up, 6:30 PM
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: Let’s Just Say; 10 PM: Guess Who’s Coming to Puppet Street
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. May 11
• Live Band Karaoke at Dino’s, 9:30 PM-2 AM, 22740 Woodward, Ferndale Pride event
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: Character Fondue wsg (TBD); 10 PM: All-Star Showdown
• Magic Bag: Carry On: Crosby Stills Nash Young Tribute
• Berkley Art & About
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM

Sat. May 12
• Rock the Park Artist Bazaar presented by B.D.T. and the Hazel Park Arts Council, 21630 John R Rd
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: All-Star Showdown ($18); 10 PM: All-Star Showdown ($18)
• Detroit Fleat: Slooshie Bar, 6 different boozy slushees at the patio bar, 12-6 PM
• Super Brunch, 10-1 Kulick Community Center
• Group Bike Ride, The Fit Park

Sun. May 13
• Women Walking Woodward for Peace
• GO! Comedy: 4 PM: Family-Friendly Showdown; 7 PM: Sunday Buffet: Hot Gold; Taco Diaries; World Wrestling World; Dubalicious; 9 PM: Fresh Sauce
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM

Mon. May 14
• Claddagh Chiropractic Wellness Center, 12:00-12:30 with Dr. Kyle Hawkins.
• Heartfulness Meditation: Oak Park Library 6:30
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM

Tues. May 15
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Ferndale Public Library: The Artist In You Reception
• Eat Smart, Live Strong, Oak Park Recreation
• Gentle Chair Yoga: Oak Park Recreation, Noon
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with Guest trucks

Weds. May 16
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: The Fjord Twins’ Royal Wedding ($10); 9 PM: Female Hysteria ($10)
• Magic Bag: Josh Rouse 8 PM
• Oak Park Public Safety Citizens Academy 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. May 17
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• Ferndale Beautification Commission Monthly Meeting, 6:30 PM at the Ferndale Public Library
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: Double Feature ($10) (Reality Check) The Views; 9 PM: Hot Takes ($10); 10 PM: Guess Who’s Coming to Puppet Street ($10)
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night 6 PM
• Bike Rodeo: 4-8pm Schiffer Park, free
• Hazel Park Memorial Museum, open 6-8 PM

Fri. May 18
• Valentine Distilling Co. Tasting Room’s 7th Anniversary Party
• GO! Comedy 8 PM: Date Night wsg (For Real) ($15); 10PM: Pandemonia ($15)
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8PM
• Bike To Work Day

Sat. May 19
• Ferndale Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 P.M.
• Soho’s 5th Hot Daddies Contest, 8-11 PM, 205 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale Pride event
• Tequila Mundo, Royal Oak Farmers Market
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: All-Star Showdown ($18); 10PM: All-Star Showdown ($18)
• Detroit Fleat: Disco Brunch with DJ Joe V., 11 AM – 4 PM. Brunch options from all food trucks.
• Julia’s Motor City Songbirds Festival VI, Port, 116 E Troy
• Pleasant Ridge Auction & Gala, pleasantridgefoundation.org
• Spring Perennial Exchange 9-11 AM, Blumz
• 7th Annual Clean The Ferndale Up, City Hall Parking Lot

Sun. May 20
• GO! Comedy: 7 PM: Sunday Buffet ($10): Hot Gold; Cash & Carry; (Quicksand); (Character Fondue); 9 PM: Fresh Sauce (Free)
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11 AM
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Mon. May 21
• Heartfulness Meditation: Oak Park Library 6:30 PM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. May 22
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Gentle Chair Yoga: Oak Park Recreation, Noon
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with Guest trucks
• Group Bike Ride, 6:30 PM

Weds. May 23
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• Ferndale Pride Volunteer Meeting, 7-8 P.M. Kulick Center,1201 Livernois
• Otus Supply, doors at 8 p.m., 345 E. Nine Mile Ferndale Pride event
• Claddagh Chiropractic, 6-6:30 PM with Dr. Andrea Whedon. Whittle Your Middle
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: BITS ($10); 9 PM: BITS ($10)
• Oak Park Public Safety Citizens Academy, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night
• Bicycling 101 Class, 6:30 PM, Ferndale Library

Thurs. May 24
• FernCare 10th Annual Dinner! May 24, 2018, Thursday 6-9 PM Dossin Great Lakes Historical Museum, Belle Isle
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: BERMAN RENTAL
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM
• Hazel Park Memorial Weekend, Green Acres Park, 4-10 PM

Fri. May 25
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: All-Star Showdown ($15); 10 PM: All-Star Showdown ($15)
• Ya’ssoo Festival, Memorial Day Weekend
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM
• Hazel Park Memorial Weekend, Green Acres Park, 10 AM-11 PM

Sat. May 26
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• Warner Memorial Church of God: May 26th Church Outdoor Beautification Day, 12-2 PM
• GO! Comedy: 8PM: All-Star Showdown ($18); 10PM: All-Star Showdown
• Ya’ssoo Festival, Memorial Day Weekend
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Rally, 12 PM – 6 PM
• Hazel Park Memorial Weekend, Green Acres Park, 10 AM -11 PM

Sun. May 27
• GO! Comedy: 7 PM: Sunday Buffet ($10): Hot Gold; ABC Family; 9 PM: Fresh Sauce
• Ya’ssoo Festival, Memorial Day Weekend
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11 AM
• Hazel Park Memorial Weekend, Green Acres Park, 10 AM-11 PM

Mon. May 28
• Ferndale Historical Memorial Day open house, 9 AM to Noon, 1651 Livernois, next to the fire station.
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Hazel Park Memorial Weekend, Green Acres Park, 9 AM – 9 PM

Tues. May 29
• Library – STEAM program for kids May 29 – 6:30 PM (Banana Keyboards) 248-546-2504 to register
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks
• 100th Annual Memorial Day Observance/Michigan Fallen Foot Float, Downtown Ferndale, 10 AM
• A Final Meeting with Lee Alan, Royal Oak Farmer’s Market

Weds. May 30
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 8PM: BITS ($10); 9PM: BITS ($10)
• Oak Park Public Safety Citizens Academy, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night
• Group Bike Ride, Downtown Ferndale Bikes

Thur. May 31
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• Axle Pride Kick-Off Event for Affirmations, 6 PM
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: Mitch & Matt Present Something Rad; 9:30 PM: Dirty Ice Cubes
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

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Fri. June 1
• The Cocktail Confidential Royal Oak Farmers Market
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: Mitch & Matt Present Something Rad; 10 PM: Pandemonia
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music 8 PM
• Ferndale Elementary June Fair, 5-8 PM

Sat. June 2
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• Ferndale Elementary Schools June Fair; 5:30 PM at Ferndale Lower Elementary. Open to the community!
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: All-Star Showdown; 10 PM: All-Star Showdown
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Face-off, 12 PM-6 PM
• Rainbow Run: Downtown Ferndale, 10 AM
• Pleasant Ridge Home & Garden Tour, 10 AM – 4 PM, PR City Hall
• Ferndale Pride, Downtown Ferndale
• Palmer Park Art Fair 10 AM-7 PM

Sun. June 3
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Huntington Woods Home Tour, 1-5 PM, Huntington Woods Library
• Palmer Park Art Fair, 11-5
• Hazel Park Memorial Museum, open Noon-4 PM

Mon. June 4
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. June 5
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays 6 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks
• Citizens For A Fair Ferndale, Ferndale Library, 6:30 PM

Weds. June 6
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 A.M.
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: BITS ($10); 9 PM: Brown Sugar
• Oak Park Library: Book Club 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. June 7
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 A.M.
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM Dirty Ice Cubes; 9 PM Double Feature
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. June 8
• Burgers & Brews Bash, Royal Oak Farmers Market
• GO! Comedy: Date Night with (For Real)
• Berkley Art & About
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM

Sat. June 9
• Wedding of Gordon and Ozzie
• A Walk In The Park Hazel Park Pub Crawl, 2-7 PM, House of Shamrocks, Kozy Lg, Joe Bar, Madison Park Bowl, Cellarmens, check-in 1 PM, House of Shamrocks
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• Warner Memorial Church of God: June 9th Outdoor Movie Night, 8-11 PM
• 17th Annual Berkley Art Bash, 10 AM – 6 PM, 12 Mile Road between Kipling and Buckingham. Art, berkleyartbash.com
• Detroit Fleat: Slooshie Bar, 6 different boozy slushees at the patio bar 12-6 PM
• Art Of Fire: Clay/Glass/Metal, Downtown Royal Oak

Sun. June 10
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Art Of Fire: Clay/Glass/Metal, Downtown Royal Oak

Mon. June 11
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. June 12
• Ferndale Library Summer Concert Series – 6:30 PM (Bichini Bia Congo)
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks

 

Weds. June 13
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: BITS ($10); 9 PM: BITS ($10)
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. June 14
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• GO Comedy: 8PM Dirty Ice Cubes; 9PM: Let’s Just Say
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. June 15
• Garlic & Music Festival
• GO! Comedy: Linked In Workshop 1-4; Character Fondue with ABC
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM

Sat. June 16
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• Garlic & Music Festival
• Detroit Fleat: Disco Brunch with DJ Joe V., 11 AM-4 PM. Brunch options from all food trucks.

Sun. June 17
• Garlic & Music Festival
• GO! Comedy: 4 PM: Family-Friendly Showdown
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Ferndale Community Concert Band, Salute to our Fathers, Ferndale High School

Mon. June 18
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. June 19
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks

Weds. June 20
• Library, 10:30 AM, Bookshare Blastoff Storytime at Kulick Community Center
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 8PM: BITS ($10); 9pm: Female Hysteria
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night
• Book Share Blastoff/Storytime: Kulick Community Center Park, 10:30 AM

Thur. June 21
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• Ferndale Beautification Commission Monthly Meeting, 6:30 PM at the Ferndale Public Library
• BOOK LAUNCH PARTY: Donald Levin celebrates An Uncertain Accomplice, 7-8:30 PM, Scriptorium Bookstore, Clawson
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM Dirty Ice Cubes; 9 PM: Hot Takes; 9 PM: Double Feature
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM
• Ferndale Schools Blesssing In A Backpack Fundraiser, Go Comedy, 8 PM/9 PM/10 PM, krisboura@gmail.com
• Hazel Park Memorial Museum, open 6-8 PM

Fri. June 22
• GO! Comedy: Date Night
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM

Sat. June 23
• Ferndale Public Library: 2-4 PM Summer Reading Kickoff Ice Cream Social, Magician Camaron Zvara
• Ferndale Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 P.M.
• Warner Memorial Church of God, June 23rd Family Walk, Bike, Stroller, Dog Day, 11:30-1:30
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Rally, 12 PM – 6 PM
• Fine Art Fine Wine Fair, St Mary’s Orchard Lake
• Front Porch Festival: All over Ferndale
Sun. June 24
• Library Summer Reading Kickoff Party
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Fine Art Fine Wine Fair, St Mary’s Orchard Lake

Mon. June 25
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. June 26
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks

Weds. June 27
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: BITS ($10); 9 PM: GAY JAM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thurs. June 28
• Ferndale Library 2 PM: Science Alive: Live Animals!
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 9:30 PM Dirty Ice Cubes ($10)
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM
• Safety Town Summer Safety, 6 PM, Garbutt Park

Fri. June 29
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM

Sat. June 30
• Ferndale Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM

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Sun. July 1
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Hazel Park Memorial Museum open Noon-4 PM

Mon. July 2
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. July 3
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, age 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with Guest trucks
• Citizens For A Fair Ferndale, Ferndale Library, 6:30 PM

Weds. July 4
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Book Club, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. July 5
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM Dirty Ice Cubes
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. July 6
• Michigan Rib Fest: Downtown Royal Oak
• GO! Comedy: Date Night
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM

Sat. July 7
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• Michigan Rib Fest: Downtown Royal Oak
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Face-off, 12 PM – 6 PM

Sun. July 8
• Art in the Park, a free children’s art experience presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park
• Michigan Rib Fest: Downtown Royal Oak
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Yoga In The Park, 11AM-Noon, Geary Park

Mon. July 9
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• City Hall: Last day to register for the August Primary
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. July 10
• Ferndale Public Library, 6:30 PM: Puppet Show with Alex Thomas and Friends
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with Guest trucks

Weds. July 11
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 8 PM: BITS ($10)
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thurs. July 12
• Library ADULTING 101 Series (Etiquette) – 6:30 PM
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM, Martin Road Park
• GO! Comedy: Lets Just Say
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. July 13
• GO! Comedy: Character Fondue
• Berkley Art & About
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM
• Pig & Whiskey: Downtown Ferndale

Sat. July 14
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 P.M.
• 2nd Annual Berkley Street Art Fest, 11-5, Downtown Berkley, berkleystreetartfest.com
• Summer Beer Fest, downtown Royal Oak
• Detroit Fleat: Slooshie Bar, 6 different boozy slushees at the patio bar 12-6 PM
• Pig & Whiskey: Downtown Ferndale

Sun. July 15
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Yoga In The Park, 11AM-Noon, Geary Park
• Pig & Whiskey: Downtown Ferndale

Mon. July 16
• Ferndale Public Library 2 PM: Mad Science Detroit: Marvels in Motion
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. July 17
• Ferndale Library Summer Concert Series – 6:30 PM (Nadir Omowale)
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks

Weds. July 18
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 8PM: BITS ($10); 9pm: Female Hysteria
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. July 19
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• Ferndale Beautification Commission Monthly Meeting, 6:30 PM at the Ferndale Public Library
• GO! Comedy: 9 PM: Hot Takes ($10)
• Berkley Ladies Night Out
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM
• Park It Night: 6 PM Harding Park
• Get Reel Movies On Vester, starts at dusk
• Hazel Park Memorial Museum open 6-8 PM

Fri. July 20
• GO! Comedy: Date Night
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM

Sat. July 21
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM

Sun. July 22
• Art in the Park, a free children’s art experience presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch 11:00 AM
• Detroit Fleat: Disco Brunch with DJ Joe V., 11 AM-4 PM, Brunch options from all food trucks.
• Yoga In The Park, 11AM-Noon, Geary Park

Mon. July 23
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. July 24
• Ferndale Public Library 5:30 PM: Fun with Dot and Dash Robots
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks

Weds. July 25
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 8PM: BITS ($10)
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night
• Book Share Blastoff/Storytime: Kulick Community Center Park, 10:30 AM

Thur. July 26
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. July 27
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM

Sat. July 28
• Rock the Clinic! July 28, 2018, Saturday, 8 PM-1 AM, New Way Bar, 23130 Woodward
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• Magic Bag: The Alarm Featuring Mike Peters
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Rally, 12 PM-6 PM
• Ferndale’s Fusion Festival, Martin Park, 9 AM-4 PM

Sun. July 29
• Art in the Park, a free children’s art experience presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Yoga In The Park, 11 AM-Noon, Geary Park

Mon. July 30
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. July 31
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks

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Wed. August 1
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• GO! Comedy: 8PM: BITS ($10)
• Oak Park Library: Book Club 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. August 2
• Ferndale Public Library, 2 PM: Rockstar Fashion Designing with College of Creative Studies
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. August 3
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM
• Family Unity Party, 6-8 PM, Geary Park

Sat. August 4
• Aug 4 Natl Mead Day Celebration Planavon lot
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 P.M.
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Face-off, 12 PM-6 PM

Sun. August 5
• Art in the Park, a free children’s art experience presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Yoga In The Park, 11AM-Noon, Geary Park
• Hazel Park Memorial Museum open Noon-4 PM

Mon. August 6
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tue. August 7
• Fermdale Public Library Summer Concert Series, 6:30 PM, (Musique Noire)
• Fermdale Public Library, 1 PM: Album Art Photography with College of Creative Studies
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks
• Citizens For A Fair Ferndale, Ferndale Library 6:30 PM
• August Primary: Get out and vote!
• Tree Buds & Stroller Fitness, 2PM, Harding Park

Weds. August 8
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 A.M.
• GO! Comedy: Eighth Annual Detroit Improv Festival
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. August 9
• 6-8 PM: Sock Hop with Bouncer at Wanda Park
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 A.M.
• GO! Comedy: Eigth Annual Detroit Improv Festival
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. August 10
• GO! Comedy: Eigth Annual Detroit Improv Festival
• Berkley Art & About
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM

Sat. August 11
• 14th Annual Green Cruise, Ferndale City Hall
• Ferndale Public Library Evening: Finale Pool Party for SRP participants
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• GO! Comedy: Eigth Annual Detroit Improv Festival
• Detroit Fleat: Slooshie Bar, 6 different boozy slushees at the patio bar, 12-6 PM.

Sun. August 12
• Art in the Park, a free children’s art experience presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Yoga In The Park, 11 AM-Noon, Geary Park
• GO! Comedy: Eighth Annual Detroit Improv Festival

Mon. August 13
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. August 14
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks

Weds. August 15
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. August 16
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM
• Ferndale Beautification Commission Monthly Meeting, 6:30 P.M. at the Ferndale Public Library
• Safety Town Back To School Safety, 6 PM, Garbutt Park
• Get Reel Movies On Vester, starts at dusk
• Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise, Downtown

Fri. August 17
• Berkley CruiseFest
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM
• Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise, Downtown

Sat. August 18
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Disco Brunch with DJ Joe V., 11 AM-4 PM. Brunch options from all food trucks.
• Ferndale Woodward Dream Cruise, Downtown

Sun. August 19
• Art in the Park, a free children’s art experience presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Yoga In The Park, 11 AM-Noon, Geary Park

Mon. August 20
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM

Tues. August 21
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with Guest trucks

Weds. August 22
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. August 23
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• Ferndale Beautification Commission, 6:30 P.M. at the Ferndale Public Library “Monarch Project” Program
• Berkley Pub Crawl. 5:30 PM, berkleychamber.com
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. August 24
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM

Sat. August 25
• Hazel Park Art Fair, Hazel Park Arts Council
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Rally, 12 PM-6 PM
• Mom 2 Mom Sale, 1-5 PM, Kulick Center

Sun. August 26
• Art in the Park, a free children’s art experience presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Yoga In The Park, 11 AM-Noon, Geary Park

Mon. August 27
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. August 28
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks
Weds. August 29
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. August 30
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. August 31
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM

 

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Sat. September 1
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Face-off, 12 PM-6 PM

Sun. September 2
• Art in the Park, Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11 AM
• Yoga In The Park, 11 AM-Noon, Geary Park

Mon. September 3
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. September 4
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with Guest trucks
• Citizens For A Fair Ferndale, Ferndale Library, 6:30 PM

Weds. September 5
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Book Club, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. September 6
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. September 7
• Berkley: Oakland County Irish Fest
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music, 8 PM

Sat. September 8
• Berkley: Oakland County Irish Fest
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 P.M.
• Detroit Fleat: Slooshie Bar, 6 different boozy slushees at the patio bar, 12-6 PM.

Sun. September 9
• Art in the Park, Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch 11:00 AM
• Yoga In The Park, 11 AM-Noon, Geary Park

Mon. September 10
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class, 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night
Tues. September 11
• Ferndale Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 PM
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club, 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with guest trucks

Weds. September 12
• Ferndale Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 AM
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. September 13
• Library ADULTING 101 Series (Dinner Parties), 6:30 P
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night, 6:00 PM

Fri. September 14
• Oktoberfest – Ciders & Seasonals: Royal Oak Farmers Market
• Berkley Art & About

Sat. September 15
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 PM
• Oktoberfest – Ciders & Seasonals Royal Oak Farmers Market
• Detroit Fleat: Disco Brunch with DJ Joe V.

Sun. September 16
• Art in the Park, Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch, 11:00 AM
• Yoga In The Park, 11 AM-Noon, Geary Park

Mon. September 17
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt Market: Board Game Night

Tues. September 18
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 P.M.
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays 6:00
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with Guest trucks

Weds. September 19
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 A.M.
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. September 20
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 A.M.
• Ferndale Beautification Commission Monthly Meeting, 6:30 P.M. at the Ferndale Public Library
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night 6:00 PM
• Get Reel Movies On Vester, starts at dusk

Fri. September 21
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music 8PM
• DIY StreetFair, Downtown Ferndale
• Funky Ferndale Art Fair, Downtown Ferndale

Sat. September 22
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 P.M.
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Rally 12pm-6pm
• DIY StreetFair, Downtown Ferndale
• Funky Ferndale Art Fair, Downtown Ferndale

Sun. September 23
• Art in the Park, a free children’s art experience presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch 11:00 AM
• DIY StreetFair, Downtown Ferndale
• Funky Ferndale Art Fair, Downtown Ferndale

Mon. September 24
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt MarketL Weekly Board Game Night

Tues. September 25
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 P.M.
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays 6:00
• Detroit Fleat: Taco Tuesday with Guest trucks

Weds. September 26
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 A.M.
• Detroit Fleat: Trivia Night

Thur. September 27
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 A.M.
• Oak Park Library: Family Game Night 6:00 PM

Fri. September 28
• Detroit Fleat: Live Music 8PM

Sat. September 29
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 P.M.

Sun. September 30
• Art in the Park, a free children’s art experience presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park
• Detroit Fleat: Food Truck Brunch 11:00 AM

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Mon. October 1
• Oak Park Library: Adult Computer Class 9:00 AM
• Loaded Die, Rust Belt MarketL Weekly Board Game Night

Tues. October 2
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 P.M.
• Oak Park Library, It’s Story Time, Ages 2-6 10:30 AM
• Oak Park Library: Adult Coloring Club 6:00 PM
• Oak Park Library: Tournament Tuesdays 6:00
• Citizens For A Fair Ferndale, Ferndale Library 6:30 PM

Weds. October 3
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 A.M.

Thur. October 4
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 A.M.
• Ferndale Octoberfest, Downtown Ferndale

Fri. October 5
• OktoBEER Festival, Ferndale
• Ferndale Octoberfest, Downtown Ferndale

Sat. October 6
• Artober presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 P.M.
• Ferndale Beautification Commission Annual Block Party and presentation of the Block Award
• OktoBEER Festival, Ferndale
• Ferndale Fall Fest: Martin Road Park
• Ferndale Octoberfest, Downtown Ferndale

Sun. October 7
• OktoBEER Festival, Ferndale
• Art in the Park, a free children’s art experience presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park

Tues. October 9
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 P.M.
• City Hall: Last day to register for the November general election

Weds. October 10
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 A.M.

Thur. October 11
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 A.M.

Sat. October 13
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 P.M.
• Whiskey N Wine Fest, Royal Oak Farmers Market

Sun. October 14
• Art in the Park, a free children’s art experience presented by the Hazel Park Arts Council at the Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Green Acres Park

Tues. October 16
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 P.M.

Weds. October 17
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 A.M.

Thur. October18
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 A.M.
• Ferndale Beautification Commission Monthly Meeting, 6:30 P.M. at the Ferndale Public Library

Sat. October 20
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 P.M.
• Fall Fling 2018 at Affirmations

 

Tue. 23
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 P.M.

Weds. 24
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Sprouts Storytime, 10:30 A.M.

Thur. 25
• Ferndale Public Library: Uprooted Music and Movement, 10:30 A.M.

Sat. October 27
• Ferndale Public Library: Sensory Saturdays, 2:00 P.M.

 

Tues. October 30
• Ferndale Public Library: Tree Buds Infant Storytime, 2:00 P.M.

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The City of Oak Park has evolved tremendously since City Manager, Erik Tungate, took office in 2012. “The City government operation has been fully modernized, and there is a new spirit among our residents and business owners. There is also a greater awareness for the role our community plays in the greater Metropolitan Detroit area,” Tungate explained. Much of this is due to his view that “You can’t cut your way out of a bad situation. You have to grow your way out,” a quote referenced in last year’s State of the City Address. Tungate is a proponent of sustainable growth.

Tungate explained, “For a city that is almost entirely built-out like Oak Park here in the inner ring suburbs of a major city like Detroit, there are only so many ways you can find new sources of revenue and maintain vibrancy. In local government, we have to make sure we are as fiscally responsible with our taxpayer’s hard-earned tax dollars as possible while staying focused on investing in quality of life amenities, attracting new development, and seeking strategic partnerships in our region in addition to finding cost savings. There is no question a proactive approach like this has proven to be more successful than simply cutting city expenditures and expecting the market to come to us.”

The theme of Oak Park’s 2017 State of the City Address was “Bridging the Past, Present and Future.” Tungate offered some insight. “At the address, we unveiled our bridge overpass project on the overpass at I-696 and Coolidge. We wanted to tie in all of the things we’ve been doing with that, since it is an infrastructure that most people in the State of Michigan will know us by once it’s installed.” He said over the course of the next year and looking even further ahead, “I want the City of Oak Park to be able to maintain its fiscally sound financial practices, and I would like to see us moving in the direction of even more walkability.”

Tungate is hopeful that the 2018 State of the City Address will bring even more exciting news. “We may be able to unveil some great new projects during our 2018 State of the City Address. In any event, when these projects are ready for prime time, we will be releasing information to promote the positive impact they will have on our growing community. I can safely say we are actively pursuing multiple mixed-use developments. In fact, this is one of our prime goals for 2018.”

As far as other goals for the city, “We are pursuing new housing developments through our economic development arm as well as investing in our infrastructure to build the kind of quality of life amenities that attract new residents from other areas. While it may seem counter-intuitive given how communities have dealt with attracting new development and residents in the past, we strongly believe that our investments will pay off versus the traditional mindset of giving tax incentives only,” Tungate explained. “This is a fairly new approach for Oak Park and there is no doubt we’ve seen this approach work in communities like Detroit, Ferndale, and Birmingham, who have invested heavily in creating one-of-a-kind places where people want to live and work.”

Tungate said his favorite thing about Oak Park, in general, is its residents and business owners. “I’ve worked in many other communities throughout my career and there is no question we have one of the most supportive groups of residents and business owners anywhere. Whether it’s Public Safety or economic development, they are always there for us and ready to provide a helping hand. It’s amazing to witness each and every instance. When you combine that with the amazing and talented team we have at the City, it is something truly special.”

Tungate said residents should know, “We are ready to lead and are not waiting for things to happen to us. Rather, we are shaping the future for ourselves and making things happen. Our city government is setting new standards and aggressively pursuing excellence in every way.”

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Story by Mary Meldrum
Photo by Bernie Laframboise

Marian McLellan, Mayor of the City of Oak Park since 2011, is part of an enthusiastic municipal team that is focused on creating a vibrant and progressive future for Oak Park.

Two big strides that the City made that contributed to the progress, according to Mayor McClellan, have been establishing an Economic Development Department and jump-starting the City’s communications department. New infrastructure projects, business development, affordable housing options, clear and upbeat City messaging and exciting activities have all strengthened the quality of life that Oak Park offers. And all of this is turning heads.

The housing market is robust and gaining momentum, with market trends showing a 23 per cent increase in median home sales over last year. The commercial real estate market is following this trend. With many properties available at a good value, businesses are shopping the selection.

“Our population is going up and we have multi-family housing moving in. Oak Park is still the last good bargain for wonderfully built homes,” says McClellan. “We see more and more young people deciding to make Oak Park their home. I see retail getting renovated. And, as we finish the renovation on the Nine Mile Redesign project, we’ll attract more and that will bring people from other cities in.”

One other piece of big news that will give Oak Park an economic boost: after 60 dry years, licensed Oak Park restaurants can now sell beer, wine and mixed drinks. Under the Michigan Liquor Control Commission guidelines, a liquor license can be issued to one business for every 1,500 residents. This gives Oak Park the ability to issue approximately 20 licenses. Only two licenses have been issued out of the 20, with a third in consideration at the time of this writing. This will catch the attention of restaurant chains that previously would not consider Oak Park as a viable location for their business. Liquor licenses uncap potential in Oak Park and will bring in more jobs, tax dollars, more traffic and revenue from residents inside and outside the City.

Mayor Marian McClellan says, “This allows family restaurants to serve beer, wine and mixed drinks with meals, and shows promise in attracting the type of commerce that can spur economic development within our city while serving the citizens who would love to patronize businesses close to home.”

The economic profile of Oak Park has a great foundation with sidewalks on all the roads, LED street lights, a mature tree canopy, and three public school districts in the city–Ferndale, Berkley and Oak Park schools. Additionally, the housing stock is beautiful, solid mid-century modern brick homes that are in high demand.

“Oak Park has always maintained infrastructure,” Mayor McClellan describes. “We have the best city services in the area. Our Public Works employees take a lot of pride in what they do. There is a lot of good will in the city. Police officers do triple-duty in Oak Park; the same officer is police, fire and medical first-response.”

One noteworthy thing that separates Oak Park from many other communities in the area is their very stable diverse population. There is a lot of attention paid and energy put into supporting and promoting its valuable diversity. This is reflected in their events as well as the private Montessori and Jewish schools located in the city. There is also an accredited Rabbinical college where people all over the world come to study.

Economic development is on a breakneck pace and gaining steam. People are waking up to the City’s blooming potential, its great location and the value of the City’s real estate.

Mayor McClellan is excited when she envisions the city’s future: “I see new energy and excitement. There will be businesses right up to the sidewalk – not behind a parking lot. There will be many storefronts that are mixed-use construction with a place to eat, a place to live, a place to shop and a place to play,” envisions McClellan. “They will have two and three stories, all within walking and biking distance. There will be boulevards, green spaces and parks.”

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