Drug Free ADD/ADHD
Dr. Amy Olson is providing a complimentary lunch and learn discussion about drug free options in managing ADD/ADHD. She is holding the discussion to help figure out what is right for your child and your family. The discussion is open to to the public and it's purpose is to answer any questions someone may have in regards with managing ADD/ADHD. A healthy lunch will be provided. Call the Birmingham Wellness Center to reserve a seat. Limited seating is available for this event.
When:Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:30 PM thru 01:30 PM
Where:Birmingham Wellness Center
219 S Elm St, Birmingham, MI 48009
UPS Store Ribbon-Cutting NEW Location
We will have a parking lot behind our new Store as well as parking off of Woodard Ave for those who need to stop in, in a hurry! We are a LOCALLY OWNED and operated franchise of United Parcel Service. Our Store #0094, has been under the same ownership since 1997.
Offering UPS and Freight shipping Services with rates direct from UPS. Custom or standard, boxing and packaging, Digital Printing, Full Copy Services, Notary Service, Mailbox Rental, Passport Photos, Laminating, Binding, Shredding and a variety of other business services are available.
When:Thursday, November 21, 2013 4:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:33717 Woodward
Birmingham
Books & Bites At Baldwin
Books & Bites at Baldwin, the annual fundraising event of the Baldwin Public Library, will return for its third year on Thursday evening, November 21, 6-9 p.m. in the library's historic Grand Hall.
The event will provide a strolling dinner prepared by some of our finest area restaurants and caterers, a selection of beers and wines, live music, and a chance-style auction. The proceeds will benefit the library's outreach programs, which target children and adults with different learning styles, special physical needs and limited language skills.
Individual tickets ($50 each) are now on sale. Make your reservation today!
When:Thursday, November 21, 2013 6:00 PM thru 09:00 PM
Where:Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
Investing in a Community Business Roundtable Discussion
Discussion topic: Investing in a Community Business- understanding asset allocation and the role of a private business in it.
This free event is hosted by local investing experts at Revalue.
When:Thursday, November 21, 2013 6:00 PM thru 07:30 PM
Where:Bloomfield Township Library
1099 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfield Hills
BEING YOU - ONLY BETTER Plastic Surgery 101
Presented by: Dr. William J. Vasileff, MD, Birmingham Institute of Plastic Surgery
If you are considering plastic surgery or non-invasive skin rejuvenation, this class is a must and the first step toward marking the right decision. Dr. Vasileff will answer a spectrum of questions regarding cosmetic surgery. No charge. RSVP requested (248) 644-5832 or www.tchserves.org
When:Thursday, November 21, 2013 6:30 PM thru 08:30 PM
Where:The Community House
380 South Bates
Birmingham
Birmingham Carriage Rides
Hop aboard a beautiful horse-drawn carriage ride and enjoy the downtown area aglow for the holidays!
2013 Birmingham Carriage Hours:
Wednesday, November 27 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Friday, November 29 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Saturday, November 30 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Friday, December 6 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Saturday, December 7 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Sunday, December 8 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Saturday, December 14 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Saturday, December 21 12:00PM - 5:00PM
The carriage boards at the corner of Henrietta and Merrill. Enjoy!
When:from Wednesday, November 27, 2013 12:00 AM
thru Saturday, December 21, 2013 11:59 PM
Where:Corner of Henrietta and Merrill near Santa House
Birmingham Tree Lighting
Get in the Christmas spirit as we light up the town at the Birmingham Tree Lighting event on Wednesday, November 27 at 6 p.m. in Shain Park. On the eve of Thanksgiving, the community will again come together with Santa and Birmingham’s Mayor for live caroling and the lighting of a 35-foot blue spruce with more than 20,000 LED lights built in!
Immediately following the tree lighting, Santa’s quaint “home” in Shain Park (in a new location this year - under the pavilion in Shain Park) will open for the season. Children will be delighted to meet Santa, give him their list and have their picture taken. The Birmingham Lions Club will take photos with Santa for $5. Donations go to Leader Dogs for the Blind. Or, bring your own camera to capture the moment!
Don't forget to catch a free horse-drawn carriage ride! It's a lovely way to enjoy the holiday lights as you make your way through Downtown Birmingham.
We look forward to celebrating a truly magical evening with you!
When:Wednesday, November 27, 2013 6:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:Shain Park -- Boxed between Martin, Merrill, Henrietta and Bates Streets in Downtown Birmingham.
Birmingham Santa House
The Santa House will open at 7 p.m. following the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Shain Park on November 27. Look for Santa's house in a new location – under the pavilion in Shain Park. Children may give him their list and have their picture taken with him. Following opening night, the Santa House will be open on weekends through Christmas.
Children may give him their list and have their picture taken with him. A $5 donation goes to the Birmingham Lions Club and Leader Dogs for the Blind.
When:from Wednesday, November 27, 2013 7:00 PM
thru Tuesday, December 24, 2013 7:00 PM
Where:Shain Park -- Boxed between Martin, Merrill, Henrietta and Bates streets in Downtown Birmingham.
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country.
Created by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Tackle your holiday shopping in Birmingham during Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 30th and enjoy these extra perks for shoppers:
- The Patch, in conjunction with American Express, will once again offer free parking at the
meters in downtown Birmingham.
- Complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides.
- Live carolers throughout the downtown area.
- Our popular Santa House in Shain Park. Children are invited to bring Santa their list and have their picture taken with him in his quaint home.
- Warming station with complimentary cookies and hot chocolate near the Santa House in Shain Park.
When:Saturday, November 30, 2013 9:00 AM thru 09:00 PM
Where:Downtown Birmingham
Coat Drive
Donate a new or clean, used coat by December 31st and join the Y for only $25!
When:Sunday, December 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Where:Birmingham Family YMCA, 400 E. Lincoln, Birmingham, MI 48009
MACPA DOLB Retirement Plan Protection Workshop
Designed specifically for Retirement Plan Sponsors, this critical breakfast satisfies your appetite for the latest information, updates and best practices in protecting yourself from the Department of Labor’s scrutiny. Don’t leave yourself exposed! This is one must-attend program you can’t afford to miss.
Legislative, Regulatory and Enforcement Issues Confronting Plan Sponsors
With the Department of Labor (DOL) increasing its scrutiny on retirement plans for investigation, it is essential for Plan sponsors to be equipped in case of an investigation. Are you aware of the steps you should take in case of a DOL audit? Join this critical session for updates and information on what the DOL is looking to target in investigations, what plans are required to disclose to participants about retirement income, how to respond to the DOL’s tips for selecting Target Date Funds and more.
The Honorable Bradford P. Campbell – Council, Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP, Washington D.C.; Former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits and Head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration
Anthony Agbay, CFP®, AIF® – Senior Vice President, Investments, The Agbay Group, Troy
When:Tuesday, December 3, 2013 8:30 AM thru 10:30 AM
Where:MSU Management Education Center - 811 W. Square Lake Rd. Troy, MI
The Roeper School Open House – Preschool through Fifth Grade
The Roeper School invites parents (no children, please) interested in finding out more about the school to attend a Lower School Open House at 9:00 a.m. in the Steward Building at the school's Bloomfield Hills campus. The open house will begin with a presentation by school administrators and will be followed by a tour of classrooms, specific to each child's entry level, during which time parents can see classes in session and learn about the structure, schedule and context for academic instruction.
When:Tuesday, December 3, 2013 9:00 AM thru 11:00 AM
Where:The Roeper School - Steward Building
41190 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Birmingham Public Schools Character Education
Please join Birmingham Public Schools on December 5 when nationally recognized speaker, Russ Sojourner will join us in “Continuing the Call…Character for All.” Dr. Sojourner is director of Schools of Character, Character Education Partnership.
Contintental breakfast is included with the presentation.
When:Thursday, December 5, 2013 8:00 AM thru 09:20 AM
Where:BPS Education and Administration Building
31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills
(adjacent to Groves High School)
Margot's Annual Pre-Holiday Event
Save On All Your Gift Giving Needs
20% off Gift Cards, Products and Services
10% off Carita & Vie
Enter to win fabulous spa products & services with your purchase on December 5.
Unable to attend?
Margot's will fulfill all your Gift Giving needs over the phone on or before December 5.
When:Thursday, December 5, 2013 9:00 AM thru 09:00 PM
Where:Margot European Day Spa
101 Townsend Street
Birmingham
Birmingham Jewelry's 38th Anniversary Celebration
BIRMINGHAM JEWELRY in STERLING HEIGHTS would like to invite you to Celebrate our 38th Anniversary on Thursday, December 5th from 6-10pm. Come enjoy strolling hors d’oeuvres, wine, entertainment, prizes, gifts, diamonds and more! Enjoy your evening with your family and friends while taking advantage of this wonderful holiday shopping opportunity. Don’t forget your holiday wish lists! Please RSVP with your name, phone number and number of attendees to Marina@birminghamjewelry.com. Supporting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We hope to see you at our event!
When:Thursday, December 5, 2013 6:00 PM thru 10:00 PM
Where:Birmingham Jewelry
34756 Dequindre Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Birmingham Winter Markt
2013 Winter Markt
Friday, December 6 - 3pm to 9pm
Saturday, December 7 - 10am to 9pm
Sunday, December 8 - 11am to 4pm
Stop by and enjoy:
- Traditional holiday art
- Decorations and crafts
- Holiday greens
- Gifts and home accessories
- Traditional German Food and Drink on the Community House patio
- Live entertainment by local musicians and school groups
- Roaming Winter Princesses
- Hot drinks
- Ice Sculptures
- Santa House
- Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
- Live Reindeer and more!
When:from Friday, December 6, 2013 3:00 PM
thru Sunday, December 8, 2013 4:00 PM
Where:Shain Park -- Boxed between Martin, Merrill, Henrietta and Bates Streets in Downtown Birmingham.
5th Annual Athletes Adopting Families Host: Stephen Tulloch
5th Annual Athletes Adopting Families hosted by Stephen Tulloch. Presented by the Detroit Lions and JWI Associates.
Stephen has teamed up with Angels of Hope, A Family Cancer Foundation to raise funds for Metro Detroit families for the holidays and for families who have been affected by cancer.
All proceeds go directly to the Stephen Tulloch Foundation and Angels of Hope.
Past supporting Detroit athletes of this annual event include Head Coach, Jim Schwartz, Louis Delmas, Nate Burleson, Calvin Johnson, Willie Young and other active players. Detroit Pistons' Charlie Villanueva, Ben Gordon and Rick Mahorn along with UM Fab 5 Stars Jalen Rose and Jimmy King, Detroit Lions 4-time All-Pro Wide Receiver Herman Moore and Super Bowl Champion Lomas Brown have supported the event.
The event will include, food, open premium bar, music, live and silent auction, great company and many surprises throughout the evening.
Plus, a chance to win a special piece of jewelry from Lucido Fine Jewelry and an exclusive gift from Stephen Tulloch.
Tickets are $150.00.
Tickets can be purchased at: www.tulloch55.com
When:Friday, December 6, 2013 7:00 PM thru 11:00 PM
Where:Tre Monti Ristoranti
1695 E. Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI
“Operational Strategies for Profitable Growth"
The Business Improvement Team, a network of trusted providers offering high quality consulting services, announced that Mark Symonds, formerly CEO of Plex Systems, a small software company that embraced cloud computing early and rapidly grew to a leader in its field will serve as the keynote speaker at “Business Performance Improvement 3.0 Series” on Tuesday December 10, 2013. In addition, there will be a panel of business experts from the Business Improvement Team to answer business questions. This will be an exciting opportunity to network with peers.
The event is co-sponsored by the Business Improvement Team and Hennessey Capital, a division of Hitachi Capital America Corp. It will be held at the Somerset Inn, 2601 West Big Beaver in Troy on Tuesday December 10, 2013 from 7:30 – 9:30 am. There is no cost to attend. To register, visit http://bizimpteam.com/events, call (248) 641-8400 or email event@BizImpTeam.com.
Curt Petterson reports that “Operational Strategies for Profitable Growth” is the fourth installment of the Business Improvement Team’s Business Performance Improvement 3.0 Series in 2013. Highlighting the many facets in today’s business, the series featured new and innovative methods to accelerate business growth and innovation featuring real-life success stories and professional advice both from
members of the Business Improvement Team and from outstanding leaders of local industry like Rich Sheridan, Dennis Mehraban, Paul Glantz, and now Mark Symonds. Sessions are designed for business owners, COOs, CEOs, CFOs and VPs.
About the Business Improvement Team
The Business Improvement Team (www.BizImpTeam.com) is an interdisciplinary network of providers of high quality consulting services to all types of organizations. They are a consortium of equals that is stronger by far than the individual components. By partnering with clients, they rapidly realize desired results by leveraging their collective energy, knowledge, skills and shared values. Expanding expertise and critical mass allows for specialization, enhanced client services and a larger offering of capabilities, which is a goal of the Business Improvement Team.... More >><< Less
When:Tuesday, December 10, 2013 7:30 AM thru 09:30 AM
DSO Chamber Recital: Bartók Holiday Favorites
Tickets just $15 ($10 for children under 18 and students)
Herald the season with a musical evening featuring a unique quintet of DSO musicians. Enjoy a diverse program featuring masterworks by Haydn, Mozart and Bartók alongside traditional holiday favorites.
Sheryl Hwangbo, violin
David LeDoux, cello
Monica Fosnaugh, English horn
Shannon Orme, clarinet
Teddy Abrams, piano
When:Tuesday, December 10, 2013 7:00 PM thru 09:00 PM
Where:Steinway Piano Gallery of Detroit
2700 E. West Maple Rd., Commerce Township
Family, Fun & Community: Inspiration From Huel Perkins
Community Education through Collaboration and Communication (CECAC) presents Family, Fun & Community: Inspiration From Huel Perkins.
All are welcome to attend this December CECAC event.
8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Speakers and Networking
In the years that Huel Perkins has worked as an anchor/reporter for WJBK Fox 2 News, he has received four nominations and one Emmy Award for Best Anchor.
When:Wednesday, December 11, 2013 8:30 AM thru 10:00 AM
Where:Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
1516 S. Cranbrook Road
Birmingham, MI
