Anticipation is building in Frankenmuth this week, as workers prepare the single and double blocks of snow for carving in the upcoming Zehnder’s 20th annual Snowfest! I watch for this every January. Sure, I could check the web site (https://www.zehnders.com/zehnderssnowfest/), but checking to see if the blocks are being built is more fun. 🙂 I …
Preschool shopping easy at Preschool Fair
My husband and I decided to send our daughter to preschool this fall. She goes to an in-home day care and has spent the last few years in the same environment. We wanted to expose her to a little more. And she was so excited about school, we wanted to harness that.
Get free coffee on National Coffee Break Day
In recognition of National Coffee Break Day, Zuma Coffee House in Birmingham is offering customers a free, medium-sized coffee and tea on Thursday, Jan. 20.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKI LESSONS OFFERED AT INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK
Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers Cross-country Ski Lessons at Independence Oaks County Park starting Jan. 15. “Winter is often a time when people hibernate indoors, but it’s a beautiful time to get outdoors,” Recreation Program Supervisor Derenda Howard said. “Oakland County Parks and Recreation winter programs are designed to introduce people to the many …
Need a Break From the Kids During the Holiday Rush?
The holidays can not only be chaotic, but also exhausting! Painting with a Twist™ Launches Kids Kamp to Give Parents a Little R&R During the Holiday Rush Ferndale art studio invites parents to drop off kids for a special two-hour painting class during the month of December. Beginning December 20, the Ferndale-based art studio will host …
Local domestic violence organizations benefit from HopeLine program
In October, challenged all of our readers to submit their old cell phones to the Verizon Wiresless’ HopeLine program. The long-running program collects no-longer-used phones and cell phone equipment to be refurbished and recycled. The refurbished phones are sold and the funds are used to provide wireless phones and airtime to domestic violence survivors. This year, Verizon Wireless was able to donate $100,000 to domestic violence organizations in Michigan.