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Birmingham, MI 48012
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Welcome to the October 2015 edition of the Around Town e-Newsletter from the City of Birmingham. We hope you enjoy this e-newsletter and forward it along to others who may be interested in the City of Birmingham!
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West Maple Road Re-Striping to Begin October 3
The re-striping of West
Maple Road from just east of Cranbrook to Southfield Road is scheduled to begin
Saturday, October 3.
Work crews will r
e-stripe the lanes
from the current four lane configuration to a three lane configuration. This trial project is the result of an extension study as part of the City's Multi-Modal Transportation planning efforts to improve City roads.
In order to test the expected improvements from a four to three lane conversion, this trial is being conducted now and continuing into next summer. Pre-conversion data will be compared to post-conversion data in order to evaluate the effect of the change. The data evaluated will include five key areas: average speeds, traffic volumes, cut-through traffic, travel time comparisons and accident data.
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Learn Safety Tips at Fire Department Open House Sat., Oct. 10
Meet the firefighters who work to protect you and your family at their annual Open House Event on Saturday, October 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Adams Fire Station located at 572 South Adams.
Attendees will enjoy fire house chili while learning about fire safety, operating a fire hose and viewing portable fire extinguisher demonstrations. In addition, attendees will enjoy an EMS and vehicle extrication display, along with HAZMAT apparatus and equipment.
At 12:30 p.m., the owners of the Art and Frame Station will unveil artwork they created and donated to the Birmingham Fire Department. The piece has won awards and follows the theme of hometown heroes.
"We love seeing the community and teaching them life-saving fire safety tips," said Birmingham Fire Chief John Connaughton. "We hope everyone will stop by and enjoy themselves."
All attendees are encouraged to enter a raffle and enjoy refreshments at this family friendly event! For more information, contact the Birmingham Fire Department at (248) 530-1900 or visit
www.bhamgov.org/fire
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Important Election Day Information
Election Day - Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015
*If you are not already registered to vote, the last day to register to be eligible to vote for the November election is
Monday, October 5th.
*Will you be out of town for the November Election?
Apply for an absentee ballot today! Log on to
www.bhamgov.org/voting. Complete the form and mail or fax it in. A ballot will be mailed to you.
*On Election Day, the polls are open from
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
PASSPORTS:
Passport applications will not be accepted
October 19th through November 6th
due to the election.
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Birmingham Offers Convenient New Payment Methods
Drop Box Payments Accepted
If it's easier for you to drop off your City payments after business hours or on the weekend, you'll be pleased to know the City has a convenient drop box located outside of City Hall. All City payments are accepted via the drop box, including property taxes, parking tickets, water bills, etc. Absentee ballots may also be placed in the box. The drop box is located directly behind City Hall in the parking lot on the south side of the building.
Credit Card Payments Accepted at City Hall
The City's Treasury Department is now accepting credit and debit card payments (over the phone and in person) for City payments. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. Please note a convenience fee will be added to all credit and debit card transactions.
For more information, contact the Treasurer's Office at (248) 530-1890.
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Save with Fall Golf
Incentives
October is here, and with it brings golf incentives that will entice you to hit the links. Crisp air, beautiful changing leaves and discounted rates are in effect at Birmingham's Lincoln Hills and Springdale Golf Courses. In addition, the courses are open to everyone; no membership pass needed to enjoy Birmingham's golf courses in the fall.
Discounted fall Weekday rates are as follows:
Walk Ride
Member 11.00 17.00
Sr/Jr 6.50 12.50
Guest 14.00 20.00
Sr/Jr Guest 10.00 16.00
* Weekend rates are $1 more than the above amounts.
Springdale Golf Course is scheduled to close for the season on October 12.
Lincoln Hills Golf Course will remain open, weather permitting. Lincoln Hills and Springdale Golf Courses are currently open daily from 7:30 am - dusk. Please call the Lincoln Hills Golf Course at (248) 530-1670 and Springdale Golf Course at (248) 530-1660 prior to your visit.
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Birmingham Farmers Market Season Concludes October 18
Join us as we conclude our most successful Birmingham Farmers Market season to date! We've had so much fun seeing thousands of friendly faces at the market every Sunday, and we'll have a great time saying goodbye at our End of Season Celebration, Sunday, October 18 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Stop by and enjoy the delicious smells and samples at the market, take a ride on a hay wagon and visit the Kids Zone for a free pumpkin craft. Pumpkin carving demonstrations and live music are also on the agenda!
The Genesee County 4-H Club will be in attendance with small farm animals for children to pet and enjoy.
Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and collect a special treat from the farmers. Don't forget your cameras; you'll have some great photo opportunities!
The lively
Birmingham Farmers Market is open Sundays through October 18 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Parking Lot #6 (located
at N. Old Woodward and Harmon). For more information visit
www.birminghamfarmersmarket.org
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Experience FootGolf at Lincoln Hills Golf Course
FootGolf, a soccer-golf hybrid that is gaining in popularity across the country, is being offered again this fall at Lincoln Hills Golf Course on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. (weather permitting). FootGolf is a very "addictive" sport that combines the best of the popular sport of soccer with an elite sport like golf. Similar to golf, the players' intent is to kick a ball into the hole with the least amount of strokes possible. For more information about FootGolf, download a FootGolf Flier or visit
www.GolfBirmingham.org
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Birmingham Welcomes New Businesses
Fratelli Leather - 303 East Maple Road. Fratelli Leather features Italian leather apparel such as shoes, bags and luggage. For more information, call (248) 385-1188.
Au Cochon - 260 North Old Woodward. Au Cochon is a French diner offering appetizers, salads, entrees and classic French desserts. Find more information at www.aucochon.com or call (248) 792-7795.
Stop by and support our new businesses!
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Curbed Leaf Collection Begins
If your street has curbs, check the map below to determine
when leaves will be collected from your street. You are guaranteed one collection from the street during your designated weeks. We recommend raking your leaves into the street the weekend prior to your designated week. All residents may continue to bag leaves and place them out on their refuse collection day through Friday, December 18, 2015.
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South Hamilton Alley Improvements
South Hamilton Alley is currently being rehabilitated and upgraded in accordance with the City's alley and passageway plan: "Activating Urban Space: A Strategy for Alleys and Passageways." The overarching purpose of the plan has been to "create high quality urban spaces that encourage active use and engagement to enhance public life in Birmingham." Willits Alley is a completed example of alley improvement.
Planned work on Hamilton Alley includes new combined sewer and drains, new concrete pavement with sections of exposed aggregate, dumpster screens, and custom wayfinding signs to assist pedestrians accessing the area.
The project began on September 8 and will take about 4 weeks to construct. To provide space for the work to occur,
ALL traffic has been kept out of the alley during the time construction is underway. A cooperative attitude between the City and the various business owners and residents has helped
make certain that routines are not disrupted any more than necessary.
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Birmingham In Stitches Going Strong
 The yarn bombing in downtown Birmingham is still going strong thanks to great weather and talented crafters. There's still time to enjoy the Birmingham Public Arts Board's Birmingham In Stitches event. Weather permitting, the yarn will remain in place through October 11. The community-based public art installation event promotes existing public art programs, such as the CityScapes program, and engages the broader community in public art. A special thank you to JoAnn Fabric and Craft, Michaels and Walmart who have supported this event. For more information visit www.bhamgov.org/BhamInStitches.
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October News from the Birmingham Historical Museum
October's Second Thursday at the museum (10/8) will feature a special tour just in time for Halloween. We will offer a tour of the Hunter House including a few tales of Birmingham's horrific history. Access to the tour is included with standard museum rates and will begin at
6 PM. The museum will be open from
1 PM to 8PM. Admittance is $5.00 for seniors and students, $7.00 for adults. Children 5 and under are free.
Also, in preparation for next month's inaugural meeting of the Hunter House Book Group, our first title is on display and available for checkout at Baldwin Public Library. Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood is a scandalous look inside the heyday of Hollywood. Please call Daniel Patton at
(248) 530-1685 or email
[email protected] to sign up for our first meeting on November 12th at 7 PM.
The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 1 PM to 4 PM and located at 556 W. Maple Rd. Parking is available in the Chester St. structure on the south side of Maple. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and seniors, children 5 and under are free. Please visit us on the web at www.bhamgov.org/museum.
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October News from the Baldwin Library
STATION ELEVEN: THE GREAT MICHIGAN READ
Explore all facets of Emily St. John Mandel's novel, Station Eleven, with various events. In October we'll be discussing literature featured in her novel. Registration required.
King Lear: Book Discussion
Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m.
King Lear Lecture with Professor Ralph Williams
Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m.
"The Spooky Halloween Magic Show" with Gordon Russ the Magician
Sunday, October 18 at 3 p.m.
Registration required.
Stop by Baldwin to celebrate the Annual Birmingham Pumpkin Patch with a magic show and crafts in the youth room.
NaNoWriMo Writing Workshop
Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m.
Grades 6-12 Registration required
Get prepped to participate in November's National Novel Writing Month with Birmingham author John C. Ford.
The Baldwin Public Library is located at 300 West Merrill Street in Birmingham. For more information visit www.baldwinlib.org or call (248) 647-1700.
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Thank you for reading Around Town, a monthly e-newsletter from the City of Birmingham. We hope you find the information timely and useful. Please feel free to forward this e-mail to friends and neighbors who may be interested in Birmingham.
Sincerely,
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