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Birmingham, MI 48012
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Welcome to the April 2019 edition of the Around Town e-Newsletter from the City of Birmingham. We hope you enjoy this e-newsletter and forward it to friends or family who may be interested in the City of Birmingham!
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Inside City Hall with Birmingham City Manager, Joe Valentine
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Inside City Hall April 2019
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Website and other social media tools help drive public participation in citywide Master Plan process
The citywide Master Plan work is in high gear as spring gets underway. A website (
www.thebirminghamplan.com
) has been created that will provide an overview of the process as well as ways for you to get email updates and submit your input on planning for the City's next 20 years.
Known as "The Birmingham Plan: A Citywide Master Plan for 2040", you will also be able to get information on Twitter, at the handle @TheBirminghamPlan. In addition, later this month, the first of two online and hard copy surveys, seeking your feedback on planning Birmingham's future, will be available.
Finally, you are encouraged to attend meetings and presentations during the week-long Charrette, planned for May 14-May 21, 2019. The Charrette will include design and public engagement opportunities on specific topics as well as targeted stakeholder meetings. The Charrette process has been used successfully worldwide and was part of the Birmingham 2016 Downtown Plan in 1996. Learn more at
www.bhamgov.org/citymasterplan.
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On-street valet parking service adds to parking options in downtown Birmingham
 With the weather getting warmer and all of us anxious to get outside, the City invites you to use its convenient and affordable on-street valet parking service on your next visit to downtown Birmingham.
The City sponsored program, first introduced during the successful reconstruction of Old Woodward Ave., has two locations on the opposite ends of downtown. One location is at S. Old Woodward and Merrill while the other is at Hamilton and Ferndale (adjacent to Woodward Ave).
For the affordable cost of $5 per vehicle for the first two hours, you can conveniently leave your car at one of the on street valet locations while shopping or dining in downtown Birmingham. If you need to stay longer than two hours to enjoy the amenities of downtown, the cost is $5 per hour. The on-street valet parking stands are available Monday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
For more information on the on-street valet parking program as well as other parking options in the City, please go to the City website at
www.bhamgov.org/parking
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Celebrate Birmingham Presented by Bank of Ann Arbor and Wells Fargo Advisors
Hat's off to Bank of Ann Arbor and Wells Fargo Advisors, the major sponsors of the 2019
The Hometown Parade, presented by Bank of Ann Arbor, kicks off at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. The parade route is north on S. Old Woodward Ave., and west on Maple Rd. to Shain Park. Join us for this family fun event with local high school bands, Scouts of all ages, unicyclists, horses, fire trucks, and the beloved basset hounds trooping through downtown Birmingham.
Next, stay and play at the Party in Shain Park, presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, with entertainment, food, inflatables courtesy of Oakland County Parks, balloons, face painting, giveaways, and the Wells Fargo Stagecoach.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office will be collecting donated bikes on Henrietta St. next to Shain Park.
"Sheriff's Re-CYLE for Kids" is a great way for the community to step up and help bring a lot of joy into a child's life," said Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard. "I encourage citizens to go into their garages and load up those bikes that aren't being used anymore and bring them in."
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Stay Safe with Women's Self-Defense Workshop
Did you know the way you carry yourself can prevent you from becoming a victim?
The Birmingham Police Department is pleased to present "Safe in the City", a free two-hour Women's Awareness and Self-Defense interactive workshop for Birmingham residents (ages 12 and up). This program is designed to teach participants
valuable tips to avoid conflict and increase their chances of survival through awareness and escape techniques. Street smart self-defense, tips on target-hardening your home, cyber-security, are just a few topics to be presented.
 This program is being offered on the following dates and times:
Tuesday, April 30 from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Friday, May 17 from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Register for the workshop by e-mailing Gwynn Duffey at
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Fore! Lincoln Hills Golf Course is OPEN
Spring is officially here and warmer temperatures are on the way, which means golfers are swinging into action at Lincoln Hills Golf Course which is NOW OPEN! Springdale Golf Course is scheduled to open this Saturday, April 6th.
Throughout April, Birmingham's courses are open to everyone; no membership required. The following d
iscounted spring rates are in effect through Friday, April 12:
WEEKDAY RATES WALK RIDE
Member $11.00 $17.00
Senior/Junior $6.50 $12.50
Guest $14.00 $20.00
Guest Sr/Jr $10.00 $16.00
Add $1 for Weekend Rates
Lincoln Hills and Springdale Golf Course offer a quick round of golf for those on the go and are rated as two of the top nine-hole courses in Oakland County. Upon opening, reservations may be made online or by calling Lincoln Hills at (248) 530-1670 or Springdale at (248) 530-1660. Reserve your tee time and learn more at
www.GolfBirmingham.org
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It's Time for Spring Cleaning - Set Out Your Yard Waste
Please note you may now start putting yard waste bags curbside for pick up on your refuse day! Only the kraft-style paper bags are acceptable, or trash containers with a "Yard Waste" decal sticker attached (no plastic bags).
Department of Public Services at (248) 530-1700.
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Take Advantage of Bike Repair Stations
 The City recently installed four bicycle maintenance stations.
These station are an important step in encouraging and accommodating bikes as a transportation mode.
Each station has a Fixit repair station, an Air Kit 2 air pump, and a sign. The Fixit has eight tools that cyclists commonly use for basic repairs and maintenance. Each Fixit and sign has a QR code that takes smart phone users to a bike repair website or to a map of nearby Fixits. The Air Kit 2 accommodates both Presta and Schrader valve stems.
The stations are located in four City parks: Booth (
near the North Old Woodward and Harmon intersection)
, Quarton Lake (
at the Maple Road head of the Quarton Lake Trail)
, Shain (
at the intersection of Bates and Merrill near the Library and the Community House)
, and Kenning (
by the tennis courts)
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Save the Date: Rouge River Clean-Up Day set for May 18
Make a difference in your community by volunteering for the annual Rouge River Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. - noon. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Linden Park. Volunteers will be removing invasive species and trash along the Rouge River. Volunteers should wear boots/sturdy shoes, long pants, long-sleeve shirt, hat and sunscreen. Mosquito repellent, gloves and bags will be provided. To volunteer, please call Connie Folk at 248-530-1642.
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April News from the Birmingham Museum
Jacobson's is back in Birmingham!
The Birmingham Museum is excited to bring you the new Jacobson's experience. It is part of our new exhibit "Birmingham Before and After."
If you miss shopping at Jake's, or want to know more about this iconic Birmingham store, come on in and check out our "Ladies counter", where you can try on hats and learn to tie a scarf.
You can learn more about Jake's, the special events hosted throughout the years, and even a few 'jokes' played on the citizens of Birmingham.
The Birmingham Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is 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 five and under are free.
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April News from the Baldwin Library
 Saturday, April 6, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or Thursday, April 11, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Drop in and use the laser cutter to make a spring-themed mask from colorful paper.
Wednesday, April 10, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registration required.
Jessica Cortez, LMSW, will introduce children to mindfulness with hands-on activities.
Sunday, April 14, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Registration required.
The Friends will gather for their annual meeting at 1:30 p.m. Then, at 2:00 p.m., enjoy performance of the Silver String Dulcimer Society, a group of musicians from the southeast Michigan area who play traditional instruments and feature the unique sound of the hammered dulcimer.
The Baldwin Public Library is located at 300 W. Merrill Street.
For more information visit
www.baldwinlib.org
or call (248) 647-1700.
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Next is the place for Boomers and beyond!
Next offers a robust calendar of activities that includes fitness, health, art, travel, an amazing Thursday Evening Speaker Series, card games and clubs, as well as so many opportunities to meet new friends.
Spring events starting soon that compliment ongoing programs: men's softball, cycling groups, golf leagues, Pickleball at the Birmingham Ice Rink and check out the outdoor Fit Park open to the community. Upcoming speaker topics include presentations by area experts on the environment, urban planning and much more. In addition, we'll have a very special appearance by Chris Ayotte, award winning celebrity impressionist.
Information and registration can be found on the Next website at
www.BirminghamNext.org
or by calling (248)203-5270. Next is located at 2121 Midvale right behind Seaholm High School
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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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