The Ferndale One~Fifteen News

FernCare Free Clinic 5th Annual Dinner May 2

April 25th 2013

FernCare is holding its 5th Annual Dinner, May 2, Thursday from 6 – 9:30 pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road, Warren.

Rotary Annual Pasta Dinner April 25

April 25th 2013

Thursday

April 25th

Blumz…ByJRDesigns

503 East Nine Mile

Ferndale, MI 48220

Serving from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m

Welcoming The Heart of Darkness & More: Schramm’s Mead…

March 20th 2013

The opening is dependent on the complex licensing process, including having bottling labels approved, but they are aiming for Memorial Day. City Council approved a resolution in support of Schramm’s license at their March 11th council meeting.

Winter Warm Up Raises Money for Charity

March 15th 2013

Ferndale Rotary teamed up with Capuchin Soup Kitchen this year for their annual Winter Warm Up Soup Contest, held at Shriner’s Silver Garden in Southfield. The grand event featured soups from several local businesses as well as gourmet desserts and a large silent auction.

Woodward Ave. Taco Bell Closed for Rebuild

March 14th 2013

The Taco Bell at 21900 Woodward is closed so that owners can tear the building down and put a new one up. The project is expected to take approximately three months, according to site plans that were approved by City Council in November.

Dino’s Lounge Does the Harlem Shake (video)

March 9th 2013

Dean Bach and his friends at Dino’s Lounge have done there own version of the Harlem Shake. What more do you need to know? Watch it below or at http://youtu.be/0QZ2x94Cff8.

FEF Ides of March Dinner is March 15

February 25th 2013

The Ferndale Education Foundation is having its annual fundraising dinner on March 15th, with an Ides of March theme, including a toga party! The cost is $40 and the event takes place at Club Venetian in Madison Heights. Guests should wear business attire or toga costumes.

Rotary Winter Warm Up March 7

February 20th 2013

The Winter Warm Up supports two charities, Ferndale Rotary’s Scholarship Awards program and Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Attendees will enjoy soups from all the teams and vote for which they like best. There will also be a silent auction, with many items donated by local businesses.

2013 Rib Burn Off Rocks the Big Tent (video)

February 4th 2013

The Annual Rib Burn Off took place Feb. 2 with well over 1,000 people making their way to the big heated tent set up behind Dino’s Lounge. The event raised money for Ferndale Youth Assistance and Michigan AIDS Coalition. Eight teams of local business people competed for the hearts and taste buds of the crowd, serving up their own style of meaty BBQ ribs. Attendees paid $10 to sample ribs from each team, and voted for their favorite

Ferndale Blues Festival Jan 25 – Feb 2

January 16th 2013

“We do this for three reasons. One, to raise money for the two charities. The second reason we do it is to promote the cities and the Downtown and HowesLocationthe businesses in an otherwise slow time of the year. But just as important is that we are promoting music and culture and enabling people to get out. A lot of people get the blues during this time of year or they get cabin fever…

Clothing Swap To Benefit JFK PTA ~ Feb. 2

January 16th 2013

There is a $20 cover charge for those guests and a minimum of 5 fashionable clothing items are needed to enter the swap. All door funds go to JFK’s PTA. Free mini services have been generously donated by local woman-owned businesses including make-up and nail polish changes by Rouge, chair massages by Essential Massage Therapy, henna hand art by Alchemy, hair by Flip. Psychic Readings are provided by Boston Tea Room for a nominal fee. Delicious desserts are provided by Pinwheel Bakery, Treat Dreams (our one male-owned business) and The Purple Kitchen.

New Restaurants for the New Year

January 5th 2013

Hungry for some new places to eat? Well 2013 should be an exciting year for Ferndale as at least three new restaurants are in the works.

Winezilla Brings Ferndale Fizz and More to Downtown Ferndale

January 4th 2013

With most wines priced under $15, and an obviously silly name, Winezilla is not the typical wine shop. However, it is quickly assimilating into the culture that has been coined “Ferndale Normal,” meaning that any place else it might seem strange, but not much is out of place here.

Top Stories of 2012

January 1st 2013

2012 was an exciting year for The Ferndale 115 News. In June we broke our record for readership, attracting over 10,000 unique visitors to the website. In December our count for the month was 26,142. Our stories now reach plenty of Ferndalians, as well as showcase our city to people beyond our borders.

Here are the top stories for 2012:

Garden Fresh Receives County Proclamation

December 17th 2012

the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognize and salute Jack and Annette Aronson for promoting Michigan business, for supporting our local economy, for generous giving to charities, for creating healthy new products and for providing jobs for hundreds of our residents in the greatest traditions of the American entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropy.

2012 Ferndale Rotary Breakfast

December 9th 2012

The Ferndale Rotary held their annual pancake breakfast on Dec. 8, 2012. The event helped raise money for the many projects Rotary does. In addition to pancakes, breakfast-goers enjoyed a spinach quiche from Dino’s Lounge, sausage from Howe’s Bayou, and strawberry-banana cheesecake from Peteet’s Cheesecake.

2012 Holiday Ice & Winterfest Market

December 9th 2012

With activities on both East and West 9 Mile, including a ferris wheel, ice sculptures, a vendor tent, carnival food, the festival is a great way to chase away the rainy day blues. Plus there are many shopping opportunities, which can be a great reminder to support local businesses.

Thirsty for Change: Could Oak Park’s Dry Days Be Numbered?

December 8th 2012

Oak Park is one of only four cities in Michigan that are do not permit the sale of liquor in a glass, three of which are in Oakland County according to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission’s Nov. 2012 report.

Motown Macdown Tonight

December 5th 2012

Motown Macdown is a macaroni and cheese throwdown amongst Detroit’s finest chefs benefiting Justin’s Vision.

Set amidst the front room of One-Eyed Betty’s in Ferndale on the evening of Wednesday, December 5th, seven of Detroit’s legendary chefs will demonstrate their culinary prowess…

4th Annual Ferndale Rotary Pancake Breakfast December 8th

December 3rd 2012

Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, 8:00 AM TO 11:00 AM

CARRY-OUTS AVAILABLE

$8.00 Adults

$5.00 Children

Under 3—-FREE!

Thanks to Dino’s Lounge and Howe’s Bayou for their generous donation of food for our event!