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Apr
4
Thu
2013
SKYWARN volunteer training @ Costick Center
Apr 4 @ 11:00 pm – Apr 5 @ 1:00 am
SKYWARN volunteer training @ Costick Center

Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Costick Center

The Farmington Hills/Farmington Emergency Preparedness Commission (EPC) will present a free SKYWARN training program on Thursday, April 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Costick Center, located at 28600 Eleven Mile Road between Middlebelt and Inkster.

SKYWARN is a volunteer program developed in the early 1970s as a cooperative effort between the National Weather Service and local emergency management representatives.  There are now nearly 290,000 trained weather spotters across the country who provide reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service (NWS) and help keep their communities safe.

The main responsibility of a SKYWARN spotter is to identify and describe severe local storms.  Information provided by SKYWARN spotters has enabled the NWS to issue more timely and accurate warnings for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flash floods.  Participants at the training session will learn:

  • Basics of thunderstorm development
  • Fundamentals of storm structure
  • How to identify potential severe weather features
  • What information to report
  • How to report information
  • Basic severe weather safety

The SKYWARN training program will be hosted by the EPC, Oakland County, and Warning Coordination Meteorologist Richard Pollman of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Detroit Weather Forecast Office in White Lake, Michigan.  Advance registration is required.  For more information or to register, call the Costick Center at 248-473-1800.

Apr
7
Sun
2013
Severe Weather Awareness Week 2013
Apr 7 @ 11:00 am – Apr 13 @ 9:00 pm

Governor Rick Snyder and Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson have declared the week of April 7 through April 13, 2013 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan.

Oakland County’s Homeland Security Division will be engaged in various public education efforts during Severe Weather Awareness Week in an effort to help minimize the loss of life and destruction of property that can result from severe weather.

As part of this initiative, a special test of the Early Weather Warning System will be conducted.  The Outdoor Warning System sirens will be activated on Wednesday, April 10 at 1 p.m.

The purpose of the test is to raise the level of severe weather safety awareness and to offer schools and businesses an opportunity to review and test their internal disaster plans.  Residents are asked to publicize the date and time of the test in order to help stop calls to 9-1-1 or to local Police and Fire Departments.

Apr
8
Mon
2013
Healthy Lawn Care Seminar – Free @ Bloomfield Township Public Library
Apr 8 @ 10:30 pm – Apr 9 @ 12:30 am
Free Seminar on Healthy Lawn Care
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013
  • 6:30–8:30 pm
  • Bloomfield Twp. Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd. (@Telegraph)
Featured speaker: Gary Eichen, Bioturf Manager, Mike’s Tree Surgeons
Topics:
  • Lawn care & water quality protection
  • Soil testing, healthy soil, and organic matter
  • Earth friendly fertilizers for the do it yourself-er
  • Mowing, watering, and fertilizing
  • Problem solving tips
Registration Required:
  • Email Lillian at LFDean@aol.com
  • or phone the SOCWA office at 248-288-5150
Apr
10
Wed
2013
Early Weather Warning System Test
Apr 10 @ 5:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Early Weather Warning System Test

As part of the 2013 Severe Weather Awareness Week, a special test of the Early Weather Warning System will be conducted.  The Outdoor Warning System sirens will be activated on Wednesday, April 10 at 1 p.m.

Please do not contact police or fire departments to report or inquire about this.

Apr
21
Sun
2013
Bookstock 2013 @ Laurel Park Place
Apr 21 @ 3:00 pm – Apr 27 @ 10:00 pm

Bookstock Used Book & Media Sale

Used Book & Media Sale
April 21 – 28, 2013
at Laurel Park Place in Livonia, MI.

Gently used books, records, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks.

All books and media at the sale have been donated. Receipts are given and donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Honorary Co-chairs: Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press Columnist and Neal Rubin, Detroit News Columnist

Bookstock, Used Book & Media Sale, is a community service project through which donations of books and media continue to provide enjoyment and knowledge. Proceeds from the sale support education and literacy projects in the Detroit metropolitan area and beyond.

The entire process of collecting and sorting gently used books and media, organizing and staffing the sale is 100% volunteer driven. This approach to recycling used books and media in order to raise money for education and literacy is what makes Bookstock a win-win endeavor for the community. All leftover books from Bookstock are donated to non-profits and charities in our community.

Jewish Community Center, D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building, West Bloomfield
6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI

Telephone: 248-661-1000

Colossal Collections Drive-Thru and Drop-Off:

  • 11 am – 1 pm
  • @ the Loading Dock near the Nursery School Entrance
    (North side of building)
  • Sunday, March 17, 2013

Collection Wednesdays:

  • 10 am – 2 pm
  • Main Entrance
  • Wednesdays, through April 3, 2013
Apr
22
Mon
2013
Earth Day Celebration @ Heritage Park
Apr 22 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Monday, April 22, 5 – 7 PM
in Heritage Park

Join Farmington Hills Special Services, Commission for Energy and Environmental Sustainability and Peace, Love, & Planet in celebrating Earth Day!
IT’S FREE & FUN!

Activities and Games for Kids and Families include:
– Archeological digs, nature twister, rock painting, face painting, stories by the Longhouse, roasting marshmallows over the campfire, and much more
– Witness the Nature Discovery Trail ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:45 pm!
– Visit exhibitors that will show you how to save money, save energy and reduce your impact on the environment. You could win a FREE energy audit!
– Check out all that is happening at the Nature Center
– $5 dinner/meals (fit for everyone in the family) available for purchase from Johnny Pomodoro’s!

Registration not required, just show up.
For more information call 248-477-1135
Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Apr
25
Thu
2013
Board Meeting – Apr. 2013 @ Margosian residence
Apr 25 @ 11:00 pm – Apr 26 @ 12:30 am

Board Meeting – Kimberley North Improvement Association

  • Thursday 3/21/13
  • 7:00  pm
  • at the Margosian residence on Northcote

Kimberley North residents are welcome to attend. If you have agenda items, please submit them to Ron Toth before the meeting if possible.

Apr
26
Fri
2013
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event
Apr 26 – Apr 27 all-day

West Bloomfield Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

  • Spring event: Saturday, April 27, 2013
  • Fall event: Saturday, October 5, 2013

Information:

  • Information Hotline 248-451-4834. Taped message only.
  • Postcards will also be mailed out by the Township.
  • West Bloomfield Township website  – Environmental Services department

Acceptable items include:

  • Garage and garden chemicals, workshop materials, kitchen and bath cleaners, batteries, electronics, paint, and much more
  • Non-perishable, unexpired food donations for the Lighthouse of Oakland County “Food for Hungry Kids” drive.
  • Curbside drop-off of unwanted firearms, ammunition, and prescription medications in the front parking lot of the Police Department
  • Personal documents for shredding – up to 50 pounds
Apr
27
Sat
2013
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event
Apr 27 – Apr 28 all-day

West Bloomfield Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

  • Spring event: Saturday, April 27, 2013
  • Fall event: Saturday, October 5, 2013

Information:

Acceptable items include:

  • Garage and garden chemicals, workshop materials, kitchen and bath cleaners, batteries, electronics, paint, and much more
  • Non-perishable, unexpired food donations for the Lighthouse of Oakland County “Food for Hungry Kids” drive.
  • Curbside drop-off of unwanted firearms, ammunition, and prescription medications in the front parking lot of the Police Department
  • Personal documents for shredding – up to 50 pounds
May
4
Sat
2013
Open House at the SOCWA Gardens @ SOCWA Gardens
May 4 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

ARBORFEST….WITH COMPOST!

OPEN HOUSE AT THE SOCWA GARDENS

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013 –  From 9:30 am to Noon – Drop in any time

3910 W. Webster Rd., Royal Oak between Coolidge Ave. & Greenfield Rd.,

OUTDOOR OPEN HOUSE WITH TENT – RAIN OR SHINE

REGISTRATION: LFDean@aol.com

Demonstrations throughout the morning:

ReLeaf Michigan bareroot trees and shrubs (ReleafMichigan.blogspot.com)

  • Tree mulching demonstrations – Tree mulch available for pickup, courtesy of Paul’s Tree Service
  • Tour the Native Landscape Education Site – Native shrubs for biodiversity….why not a biohedge?
  • Composting demos by Master Composters; compost bin choices
  • Using compost for a pest-free garden…and more!
  • Core aeration for the lawn…with compost demonstration by Total Lawn Care Inc.,

Endorsed by the Michigan Green Industry Association through the Healthy Lawn Care Program for Watershed Protection
Sponsored by SOCWA, The Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority  (www.socwa.org)
Activities presented by SOCWA Master Composter Volunteers

ArborFest-2013-flyer

Tree Mulching Guidelines for Southeast Michigan

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