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151 Martin, P.O. Box 3001
Birmingham, MI 48012
Ph. 248.530.1800
Fax 248.530.1080
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Welcome to the July 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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Celebrate Independence Day at Lincoln Hills Golf Course
Enjoy a beautiful fireworks display this Friday, July 3 during the Birmingham Fireworks Show. The annual festivities will take place at the Lincoln Hills Golf Course located at Lincoln and Cranbrook on Friday, July 3rd. The gates will open to the public at 7 p.m. with the show starting at dusk, around 10 p.m. If there is inclement weather, the show will take place on Sunday, July 5 at the same time.
This is a great family event with no sparklers or alcohol allowed. The show will consist of over 1,300 shells ranging in size and color. This includes a fantastic grand finale with over 500 shells being fired. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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Deadline Approaches to File for Office
The deadline to file petitions to become a candidate for City Commission or Library Board is 4:00PM on July 21, 2015. Petitions forms can be obtained at the City Clerk's Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
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Movies & Concerts in Birmingham's Parks
Outdoor Movies and Entertainment in Booth Park
Enjoy a movie under the stars and pre-show entertainment that's carefully selected to appeal to children and adults alike. In addition to the award-winning play equipment at Booth Park, attendees will enjoy free pre-show activities at 7:30 p.m., followed by popular family movies at dusk. Tangled will be the featured presentation on Friday, July 17. In case of inclement weather, movies will be held at Seaholm High School Gymnasium. Monitor 'Enjoy Birmingham NOW' on Facebook for weather updates. Grab a blanket or lawn chair and head to Booth Park (located on the west side of North Old Woodward, just north of Harmon Street).
In the Park Summer Concerts in Shain Park 
The In the Park Summer Concert series continues this month with:
July 1 - Antekes - Classic Rock & Roll
July 8 - Steve Acho - Pop/Rock
July 15 - Detroit Soul Revue - Soul, Funk & Rock
July 22 - Kari Holms and The Modern Day Drifters - Pop/Country
July 29 - Stewart Francke - Rock & Soul
Concerts begin at 7 p.m. in Shain Park. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music! The concert hotline is updated at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. In case of inclement weather, call 248.530.1650 to check on the status of a concert.
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Mom-to-Mom Sale at Birmingham Ice Arena
Enjoy great deals at a Mom-to-Mom sale coming soon at the Birmingham Ice Arena. The event details are as follows:
Sale Date: Saturday, July 11, 2015
40 + table event
Where: City of Birmingham Ice Sports Arena
2300 East Lincoln, Birmingham, MI 48009
Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Entry Cost: $1
Early Bird Entry at 8:00 am / Entry Cost: $2
For more information, call (248) 530-1642.
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Birmingham Welcomes New Businesses
Baus The Grooming House - 790 North Old Woodward. Baus The Grooming House offers a gentlemen's grooming experience with staff who specialize in precision cuts, straight razor shaves, and massages. For more information, call (248) 385-5764.
Stop by and support our new business!
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PLAY: Discover Barnum Park
Have you visited Birmingham's Barnum Park? It's located
at Pierce and Frank and includes features such as a play structure, softball, soccer fields, a crushed stone walking path, garden sanctuary, tree-lined promenade and an outdoor ice rink in the winter.
Stop by soon and experience Barnum Park!
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Birmingham Historical Museum Unveils Commemorative CREEM Sign
The Birmingham Historical Museum & Park recently unveiled a new commemorative sign outside the former CREEM Magazine office at 187 South Old Woodward in Downtown Birmingham, adjacent to the Birmingham 8 Theater. Through a joint effort between the museum, the Birmingham Historical Museum Board, and The City of Birmingham, the sign was erected to identify the historical significance of the site. This coincides with the museum's ongoing effort to collect and preserve the legacy of "America's Only Rock and Roll Magazine."
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Quarton Lake Water Lilies Scheduled for 7/2 Treatment
The City of Birmingham has been issued a permit by the Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for performing aquatic nuisance plant control at Quarton Lake using approved aquatic herbicides. Treatment of the water lilies at Quarton Lake was originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, but was postponed due to potential weather conditions. Treatment of the lake has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 2. Tri-County Aquatics, Inc. will be performing this work. They will be posting notices at and around the lake near the
treatment areas before the work begins. A 24 hour water use restriction is recommended after the lake is treated.
Keep an eye on
www.bhamgov.org/quartonlake
for more information or contact the Department of Public Services 248.530.1700.
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State Police Encourages Vacation Emergency Preparedness
With the weather warming and schools out for the summer, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging citizens to plan and prepare for emergencies that may happen while on vacation.
Download their press release to learn what you can do to prepare for your next vacation.
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Nominations Sought for 20th Annual Birmingham/Bloomfield Cultural Arts Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Birmingham/Bloomfield Cultural Arts Awards. Jointly sponsored by The Community House, the Observer and Eccentric Newspapers, the Birmingham/Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC) and the Cultural Council of Birmingham/Bloomfield, the public is invited to nominate anyone who has been influential in furthering the arts in the communities of Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township and Franklin. This year represents the 20th year that the Cultural Arts Award has been granted. Download the nomination form and submit it to Marcy Heller Fisher at [email protected] (or fax to 866-403-6794) by July 15, 2015.
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Reminder: Keep Grass & Weeds Below Eight Inches
To ensure our city looks well-maintained, the City's ordinance requires grass and weeds to be kept below eight inches high. Poison ivy, ragweed or any other poisonous, noxious or unhealthy growths are prohibited. Those in violation of this ordinance will have their lawn mowed and will be required to pay for the service. Access the entire Grass and Noxious Weed ordinance (Sec. 118-66) on the City's web site.
For more information, call the Department of Public Services at (248) 530-1700.
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July News from the Baldwin Library
 Miniature Motorways Slot Car Racing Tues., July 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. Ages 5 and up Registration required* Miniature Motorways is coming to the Library with their mini slot car demolition derby figure eight track and YOU can play! Eight people can race at once. Who's going to be the last car rolling? Workshop for Aspiring Writers with Elizabeth Heiter
Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. Join author Elizabeth Heiter for a workshop for aspiring writers. Learn about the process of getting published from the author of Hunted and Vanished. Water Rockets: A Father and Child Experiment  Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or Saturday, July 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration required* Father and child teams will construct water-powered rockets made from recycled 2-liter soda bottles and launch them on the Library's lawn. Participants should bring two empty 2-liter soda bottles.
The Baldwin Public Library is located at 300 W. Merrill Street in Birmingham. Find more information at 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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