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Bike Night is May 17th

May 15th 2012

Thursday, May 17 with the official launch of its first on-street bike parking rack. The rack, designed and created by sculptor Richard Gage, will transform space to park one car into parking for 14 two-wheeled vehicles. It will be the first of six on-street racks the Ferndale Downtown Development Authority plans to install throughout the district.

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Run for FernCare in Heart of Detroit June 24

May 15th 2012

“Registration is $32 which partially goes back to Ferncare. Our goal this year is to raise $1,000. If each of us can raise at least $100 we should make our goal! I hope to have more registered runners this year so we can surpass our goal,” Music said.

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Jill Manchik Hired as Recreation Director

May 2nd 2012

“We are excited and confident in the skills and abilities that Jill brings to the table, and we look forward to her representing our community as the new Recreation Director,” said April McGrath, City Manager.

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Downtown Ferndale Bike Shop on Mode Shift

May 2nd 2012

Powered by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Mode Shift offers valuable news and information on topics ranging from urban planning and public health, to street design, biking safety, social equality issues, and transportation legislation

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Register now for Rainbow Run

April 29th 2012

Ferndale Pride is setting a jovial pace for Father’s Day weekend activities. Not only will there be Ferndale Pride Market Daze, the Annual Dyke March, a balloon launch (with biodegradable balloons) and a new Light the Night event, there will also be the messiest and perhaps the merriest event of all: The Rainbow Run.

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Charity of Choice: Robotics Team Needs $3,000

April 5th 2012

The cost to for the 20-member team to go to State Finals is $5,000. They’re still short $3,000 so The Ferndale 115 News is among those helping to raise funds.

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Three Thursday Night Choices in Ferndale

March 27th 2012

Thursdays are exciting in Ferndale. This week there are three big events to choose from:

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Extra Special Street Signs

March 15th 2012

Observant Ferndale residents and visitors may have noticed the new street sign at Allen and W. Troy and wondered just how it got the name “Cupples Corner.” The white sign with blue lettering is affixed above the traditional green street signs that are standard throughout the city. Only in a few locations can the special white and blue ones be found.

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Relay for Life Informational Event

March 15th 2012

Organizing has begun for this year’s Relay for Life. The annual 24-hour event has teams from all over Ferndale and beyond taking pledges and all night to remind people that cancer never sleeps.

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Breakfast Celebrates Student Success

February 15th 2012

She added that the support she gets in Ferndale is “amazing,” and said “It’s awesome to come back to school after a big weekend and have everybody being proud of you, saying ‘great job’ in the halls and stuff. It feels good.”

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30 Days in the Dark for 52 for Mom Founder

February 15th 2012

So far his experiments with the blindfolds have not gone perfectly. “ I did walk into a wall, almost brushed my teeth with Neosporen, and…

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Extravaganza Showcases Ferndale Schools

February 2nd 2012

On Jan 28, 2012 Ferndale Schools held their annual Extravaganza, which is a community-wide celebration of the learning that takes place throughout the district.

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Our Sledding Story

January 21st 2012

On January 21, 2012, Ferndale had it’s first beautiful sunny day with snow on the ground this year. Neighbors came together at the hill at Martin Road Park for some good old fashioned sledding. Here are some pictures.

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Ferndale Recreation Events

January 15th 2012

January 27, 2012: From 12:30 – 2:00 we’re having a Winter Wonderland pre-school party! This is for children up to age 6 and their parents. We’ll be having an indoor snowball fight (using marshmallows!), doing a craft and having a snack. The Kids Korner will also be open for the children to play in

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Chamber Hosts Annual Bowling Night Out (video)

December 21st 2011

The Ferndale Area Chamber hosted it’s annual Bowling Night Out on Dec. 15, 2011 at Luxury Lanes in Ferndale. Dozens of local businesspeople gathered to share in the fun. The Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce hosts many events and offers services to help small business owners and managers connect.

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Owning the Stage: Burlesque and Beyond

December 19th 2011

“Whether it’s acting, dancing or public speaking, it’s all an exercise in risk taking, and in being able to be open and present in the moment of the performance,” Tann said to the class of eight. Attendees were ladies of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds and variation in experience. Each one left with more confidence and personalized suggestions for improving the way they move and share their bodies in the space that they are in.

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Santa Visits the Holiday Showplace

December 5th 2011

The Annual Holiday Showplace is a large craft fair that takes place at the Kulick Community Center and benefits Ferndale Seniors. The event is never fails to attract an eclectic variety of artists and crafters, each of whom brings not only their products, but also their smiles and holiday cheer.

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Multi-City Bike Route Mapping Meeting Dec. 7

November 25th 2011

The Royal Oak Environmental Advisory Board is inviting cyclists from Royal Oak, Birmingham, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Ferndale, and Pleasant Ridge to tell them what routes they use…The meeting takes place Dec. 7

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Ferndale Seniors Host Candidate Meet and Greet

October 12th 2011

Over 60 senior citizens turned out for the October 12, 2011 Ferndale Seniors Candidate Meet and Greet, held at the Kulick Community Center (1201 Livernois). The candidates were given five minutes each to speak, and then got to answer questions and enjoy cake with some of Ferndale’s most long-standing residents.

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Ready for Hilton Fall Festival – Oct 22

September 30th 2011

Hilton will be blocked off, and from 10 am to 6 pm along Hilton Road between I-696 & Lewiston, there will be carnival games, face painting, hayrides, pony rides, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, concession sales, an arts & crafts fair, rock climbing wall and more

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