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AROUND TOWN
September 2014
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Welcome to the September 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! |
Refuse Collection Delayed One Day this Week
Please note refuse collection will be delayed one day this week due to the Labor Day holiday. To view a list of other holidays that may affect your collection day, visit the city's website.
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City Commission/Parks and Recreation Board Workshop 9/15
Please note a special City Commission/Parks and Recreation Board workshop session will be held on Monday, September 15th at 7:30 PM at the Department of Public Services, located at 851 South Eton. The workshop will review future park projects and discuss priorities. For more information, contact the Department of Public Services at (248) 530-1700.
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DINE: Harvest Festival at the Birmingham Farmers Market
Celebrating the bounty of Michigan's fall harvest, the Harvest Festival will be held at the Birmingham Farmers Market on Sunday, September 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a large variety of Michigan-grown produce and corn shelling. Children will see and pet animals from Bowers School Traveling Farm, and receive a free straw hat at the Kids Zone, hosted by the Birmingham Youth Assistance. The Stand Gastro Bistro will be at the event with a chef demonstration and tastings for attendees.
The lively Birmingham Farmers Market is open Sundays through October 19 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Parking Lot #6 (located at N. Old Woodward and Harmon). For more information about the 2014 Birmingham Farmers Market season, visit www.birminghamfarmersmarket.org.
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SHOP: Birmingham Welcomes New Businesses
The Birmingham community recently welcomed the following new business:
Catherine Kellie Studios - 887 East Maple. Catherine Kellie Studios, LLC is a Michigan based photographer company specializing in capturing the moments you never want to forget! Specializes in weddings, babies, families, and senior photos. For more information, call (248) 747-7236.
Lola B. Couture - Styleshack - 568 North Old Woodward. An exclusive designer women's boutique with hot trends to keep you in style for all seasons! For more information, call (248) 594-6160.
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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PLAY: Register Now for Birmingham Optimist Junior Golf Tournament
WHERE: Springdale Golf Course
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2014
TIME: Tee Times - Starting at Noon
ENTRY FEE: $25 Per Person
Includes: Golf, Lunch and Trophies
ELIGIBILITY: Open to Anyone - Ages 17 & Under
DIVISIONS: Boys 15-17 (White Tees) Girls 15-17 (Red Tees)
Boys 13-14 (White Tees) Girls 13-14 (Red Tees)
Boys 11-12 (Red Tees) Girls 11-12 (Gold Tees )
Boys 10-Under (Gold Tees) Girls 10-Under (Gold Tees)
DEADLINE: Download the registration form and register by Wednesday, September 17th.
For more information, call (248) 530-1660.
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Join the Birmingham Historical Museum Board
The Museum Board is looking to fill a vacancy on its board, and is seeking an individual with both business and cultural interests to assist with the fulfillment of its duties.The Museum Board is an advisory board that is appointed by the city commission. It meets ten times a year on the first Thursday of the month at the museum, except the months of July and December. Board members must be residents of Birmingham. They work as a full board and also on committees to help the Birmingham Historical Museum and Park develop and grow as an important local cultural institution. This includes roles in fundraising and promotion of the museum, its exhibits, and its collection. They coordinate their activities with the Friends of the Birmingham Historical Museum & Park (formerly the Birmingham Historical Society), which is a 501c3 organization that supports the museum with volunteers, and smaller grass roots fund raising events. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to help provide advisory board-level support to the museum and be part of its future success. For more information, contact the City Clerk's office at (248) 530-1800.
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End of Summer Garden Fun at the Historical Museum
On Saturday, September 13th, the Birmingham Historical Museum & Park will feature the Hunter House Harvest, an outdoor kid-friendly family program with fun and educational hands-on activities and games. We will talk about what settlers of Birmingham grew in their gardens, learn how to identify edible herbs and mischievous garden pests, plant some seeds, and see what yummy foods we can prepare from the garden. The program is FREE and includes admission to the Museum for all attendees. We will also be giving away GMO-free Gro-ables seed pods of herbs and veggies so you can start your own garden next spring! The program begins at 11:30am. Our monthly Young Singer-Songwriter Saturday performance will start at 1:30pm. All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Don't forget to check out our current exhibit, Sounds of Birmingham! Regular museum hours are 1 PM to 4 PM on Wednesday through Saturday. Second Thursday hours are 1 PM to 8 PM. Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors and students. Children under 5 are free. 2 hours free parking is available at the Chester Street Deck. Call 248-530-1928 or email [email protected] for further information. Find us at https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamHistoricalMuseumandPark or www.bhamgov.org/museum.
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September News from the Baldwin Library
Celebrate Michigan Reads to Children Month! This event features the 2014 Michigan Reads book, Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band by Kwame Alexander. Enjoy stories, games, and a craft featuring this jazzy bird.
Juicing Party with Beyond Juice
Thursday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Grades 7-12
Registration Required
Start the new school year off right with Birmingham's Beyond Juice. They will be here with fruits, veggies, and juicers to show you how fun and easy healthy snacking can be. Tasting is included!
Writers Live: Victoria Laurie
Sunday, September 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Meet New York Times bestselling author and Birmingham resident Victoria Laurie. We are pleased to celebrate the publication of her latest Psychic Eye Mystery, Fatal Fortune. She will discuss her books and do a reading. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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Save the Date: Fire Department Open House Oct. 11
Learn About & Experience Fire Safety at Open House Event
October 11, 2014, 1 pm - 4 pm
Stay safe by learning about fire safety at the Birmingham Fire Department's annual Open House Event on Saturday, October 11 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Adams Fire Station (572 South Adams). Attendees will have an opportunity to operate a fire hose and view portable fire extinguisher demonstrations. In addition, attendees will enjoy an EMS and vehicle extrication display, along with HAZMAT apparatus and equipment. 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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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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