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AROUND TOWN
December 2014
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Welcome to the December 2014 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! |
Food, Gifts & Fun at Birmingham Winter Markt
Friday, December 5 - 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 6 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shain Park will come alive with activity during the City of Birmingham's fifth annual Birmingham Winter Markt event. Attendees will enjoy European food and drinks, gift items, holiday greens, crafts, ice carving demonstrations, roaming Elsa princess and Frozen characters (Saturday afternoon only), live reindeer, warming stations, a Kinderhaus children's activity area, the popular Santa House, horse-drawn carriage rides and live entertainment. WOMC's Bobby and Stacey morning show will broadcast live on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.BirminghamWinterMarkt.org.
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 A Message from the City Manager
Joe Valentine, Birmingham City Manager, released a message regarding the status of the City's parking system and plans for the future. Download the message here.
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Valet Parking Going Strong in Birmingham
Don't forget about valet parking this holiday season! To enhance your Birmingham shopping experience and to save you time during the bustle of the season, valet parking is offered at two locations in the downtown area. Check out the specifics:
- When: Thursdays through Saturdays through Christmas Eve.
- Locations: Henrietta at West Maple (next to Roots), and Old Woodward at Hamilton Row, in front of Comerica Bank. - Hours: 10 a.m. -6 p.m. (Also 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. during the All Wrapped Up in Birmingham Ladies Night Out event on Thursday, December 11). - Nominal cost of $4. Free from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. during the All Wrapped Up in Birmingham Ladies Night Out event on Thursday, December 11. - Shoppers can call the valet service before they are ready to pick up their car so it will be waiting when they return to the valet stand. Find out more by calling the Principal Shopping District at (248) 530-1200.
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Give the Gift of Golf this Holiday Season
A gift card to Lincoln Hills and Springdale Golf Course is the perfect gift for the golfer in your family! Those who purchase a $25 gift card will receive a complimentary greens fee for next season.
Locations to Purchase Cards:
DPS - 851 South Eton Street (M-F, 8 am - 5 pm) - (248) 530-1700 Ice Arena - 2300 East Lincoln (M-F, 8 am - 5 pm) - (248) 530-1646
Happy Holidays to All!
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Birmingham Fire Department Collects Toys for Tots
New, unwrapped toys collected through Friday, December 19
The Birmingham Fire Department is encouraging the community to participate in their annual Toys for Tots collection. The program specifics are as follows:
What: Since 2003 the Birmingham Fire Department has helped needy children experience the joy of Christmas by participating in the Toys for Tots program. Toys collected are distributed as Christmas gifts to needy children in the Birmingham community.
Where: Please bring new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls of any age to the Adams Fire Station at 572 South Adams, or the Chesterfield Fire Station at 1600 West Maple.
When: Toys are accepted now through Friday, December 19, 2014.
For more information, call the Adams Fire Station at (248) 530-1906. For details about the Toys for Tots Program, visit www.toysfortots.org.
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Birmingham Welcomes New Businesses
The Birmingham community recently welcomed the following new businesses:
Closet NV - 745 East Maple Road. Closet NV offers high end boutique and designer merchandise at low prices. Find out more at www.closetnv.com.
Birmingham Tango - 555 South Old Woodward. Birmingham tango dance studio offers group classes, private lessons, dance parties, milongas, workshops, birthday celebrations, corporate events, wedding choreography for all levels to adults, kids, seniors, couples and singles. Find out more at www.birminghamtango.com.
Stop by and support our new businesses! If you have a business that will open soon in Birmingham, contact us at [email protected].
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SHOP: All Wrapped Up in Birmingham Ladies Night Out - Dec. 11
Wrap up your holiday shopping in one evening - in Birmingham! From 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., shoppers will enjoy the following incentives:
- Start the evening off by picking up a shopping bag, which will be distributed to the first 75 people to check in at Rojo Mexican Bistro, 250 East Merrill Street. Three random shoppers will receive shopping bags with a grand prize!
- There will be strolling entertainment throughout the downtown shopping area.
- Free valet parking will be offered to shoppers in two locations - 1) West Maple @ Henrietta and 2) North Old Woodward @ Hamilton.
- A free carriage shuttle will be available for shoppers with various designated stops around downtown and N. Old Woodward.
- After stores close at 8 p.m., shoppers are encouraged to return to Rojo Mexican Bistro for drinks/appetizer specials and gift wrapping provided by Groves Varsity Cheerleaders.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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PLAY: Experience the Birmingham Ice Arena 
Head to the Birmingham Ice Arena (located at 2300 East Lincoln)
over the holidays and have fun while getting some exercise on the ice.
From parent and toddler skating, open skating, junior hockey and adult
skating, we have opportunities for all ages! Download the
holiday skating flier and available ice for sale in December.
For more information, visit www.bhamgov.org/icearena.
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DINE: Mark Your Calendar for Birmingham Restaurant Week!
Birmingham's favorite dining event is almost here! The 10th annual Birmingham Restaurant Week event will be held between January 26-30 and February 2-6. Patrons will enjoy specially created menus with three-course lunches for $15 and three-course dinners for $30. Keep an eye on www.enjoybirmingham.com for more information coming soon.
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Make Winter Emergency Preparedness a Priority
With the arrival of winter weather, Gov. Rick Snyder encourages Michigan residents to make emergency preparedness a priority. Severe winter weather poses health and safety concerns with extremely cold temperatures, freezing pipes, potential propane shortages and power outages. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) offers several steps that families should take to prepare for the winter season. Access the information online here.
In addition, the Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness recently released the 2014-2015 Michigan Winter Hazards Awareness packet. From winter storms and hypothermia to frozen pipes and roof ice dams, the packet has everything you need to know to ensure you and your home are prepared for the upcoming winter. Download the packet today!
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SBA Extends Application Deadline in Michigan for Severe Storm and Flooding Survivors
Michiganders with homes and businesses damaged in the August severe storms and flooding have more time to file for federal assistance after the Federal Emergency Management Agency granted Gov. Rick Snyder's request for an extension. FEMA extended the application period by 20 days, giving disaster survivors until Dec. 14 to register. The previous deadline was Nov. 24. Download a Fact Sheet and Press Release from Gov. Rick Snyder. Affected Michiganders can also apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov. More specific details are available at www.fema.gov/disaster/4195.
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Holiday Activities at the Birmingham Historical Museum
Please join us on December 11th for Second Thursday at the Birmingham Historical Museum and Park! Beginning at 5:00 PM we will have Christmas tree decoration activities and a small tree to trim. At 7:00 PM a librarian from the Baldwin Public Library will present stories for the season. Activities suggested for age 5 to Tween but all are welcome if accompanied but an adult. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for children and seniors.
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December News from the Baldwin Library
 Winter Break: Gingerbread Jamboree (December 21 - January 4)
Visit our Craft Center in the Youth Room for two weeks of non-edible gingerbread fun.
Once Upon a Puppet presents: The Princess and the Pea
Tuesday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m.
All Ages
Nancy Penvose will perform her original production of The Princess and the Pea. Come and enjoy a magical afternoon with Nancy and her charming puppets.
Family Story Time: Gingerbread Tales
Saturday, February 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Families Welcome
Run, run as fast as you can. Come to Baldwin. Catch the Gingerbread Man!
Afternoon Movie
Movies are family friendly and inclusive.
Frozen: Sing-Along
Monday, December 22 at 1:30 p.m.
Ice Age
Friday, January 2 at 1:30 p.m.
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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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