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RED CROSS AND FARMINGTON HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE HOME FIRE SAFETY
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — Having working smoke alarms in the home was the key message when the Farmington Hills Fire Department and the American Red Cross teamed up to promote home fire safety at a live controlled-room fire demonstration April 23.
The demonstration took place at the Farmington Hills Fire Department Station #4, located at 28711 Drake Road.
A living room was built in a structure approximately 10 feet by 10 feet that included the type of furnishings that can be found in many living rooms — an upholstered sofa, two upholstered chairs, tables, lamps, and drapes. A trained firefighter in full gear ignited the drapes.
Farmington Area Arts Commission shares annual report 3A
Farmington Public Schools to host free business showcase
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public School District, in partnership with the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce, is set to host its first business showcase from 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 7 at Farmington High
School, located at 32000 Shiawassee Road in Farmington.
Over 100 businesses have already signed up to participate in the free event, which is designed to highlight the vast variety of companies and services available to people living within the school district and the surrounding area.
The event is free to the public and the businesses.
Businesses will not be charged for their spot and cannot sell items to the public during the event. Businesses specializing in food or beverages can provide food and drinks to guests as “samples” only.
The event will also include performances by the high school choir, a dance ensemble team and several other
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Farmington Hills firefighters recently gave a demonstration on how quickly a house fire can spread.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
school groups. Over 100 students from the various schools within the district will participate in the event in various ways.
Kelly Coffin, the district’s superintendent, said she got the idea to do the showcase after attending the Chamber Gala for Farmington and Farmington Hills. She said that she noticed there were at least 20 businesses that she had never heard of, which she felt indicated that others might not have heard of them either.
She said the school district is really the center point where everyone comes together, so she thought that Farmington High School would be the perfect place to bring the community, schools, and businesses together.
“I have had the opportunity to work in other communities where this was something that really brought the communities together, and when it dawned on me that this might be a great opportunity for Farmington and Farmington Hills with the school is (when) I attended the Chamber Galla and there were 20 new businesses, and I thought, ‘How do people know about these businesses?’ I wouldn’t have known (unless) I was there,” Coffin said. “So, yeah, that’s when I thought about, ‘How do we bring the community together to learn what is out in our community for our staff and families, and then for our community to have connections with our staff and families?’”
The event will showcase businesses representing everything from skilled trades, such as painting or plumbing, to legal services, with several attorneys on hand. Mental and physical health professionals, food and beverage companies and dog walking companies are also slated to be at the event, along with multiple other types of businesses.
“I think that people in general have tendencies to stay in the same places and shop in the same places, so I think that the visibility that this allows businesses to have, it gives them access to a much larger customer base and builds awareness to the fact that these businesses are actually here,” said Susan Arlin, the CEO of the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce.
She said that the Chamber has business members from Farmington and Farmington Hills, as well as neighboring communities.
“So given the scope of where all of our student base comes from, the ability for our businesses — no matter how they get it — the ability to be in front of a customer base is going to benefit them in terms of their visibility and the awareness of our customer base,” Arlin said.
Arlin said they are very proud of the
relationship they have established with the school district, as it has the potential to show students the various opportunities available to them in the community.
From Arlin’s perspective, the event could encourage students to follow pathways that might lead them to local businesses as potential employees.
“But also showcasing how the businesses are run, and maybe there’s some entrepreneurs out there as well,” said Arlin.”So the ability to cross-populate between the business and the school system is something that is a high priority and allows us to then showcase our businesses and make them a lot more familiar to the students and the students’ families.”
The school district also plans to have tables with representatives from each of the schools in the district, as well as information about the various programs and services offered by the schools.
High school students will be on hand to assist the various vendors with carrying in and out items. They will also be in charge of running various activities to entertain younger children so that parents will be able to look at the different vendor tables without distraction.
“I hope that as part of our collaboration with the Chamber that it gives some exposure to some of the new businesses that are out there, but also brings our families and communities together,” Coffin said. “One of the things that we think about as a school system is, we think about our education practices and how we support our students and families. It really takes all of us to do that, so the more we can get connected (the better).”
Coffin said she is hoping families will see some of the local nonprofit organizations that have free services available to them. She stressed that the event is free and that there is no selling of any kind, but information and samples will be available.
“It’s all about community. There’s no selling of any kind, and I love that,” said Arlin.
Those interested in sponsoring the event, as well as businesses and nonprofits interested in a table, can register online at Farmington.K12.MI.US or by calling the superintendent’s office at (248) 489-3338. Registration is available through May 5.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
Farmington Area Arts Commission shares annual report
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS —The Farmington Area Arts Commission presented the commission’s 2024 annual report to the Farmington Hills City Council at a City Council meeting March 24.
The presentation, which was led by Jeff Dutka, the vice chair of the Farmington Area Arts Commission, focused on the commission’s mission, accomplishments and goals.
The Farmington Area Arts Commission supports efforts to ensure that arts and cultural heritage are integral components of our daily lives. The commission is committed to arts promotion and advocacy and serves as a conduit between local government and the arts community, according to Dutka.
The commission was established in 1976. Its members are appointed by the Farmington City Council and the Farmington Hills City Council.
The commission is passionate about art and expressed a commitment to serve in this capacity.
“We are ready and willing to assist council and city leadership with any and all matters related to art in our community,” Dutka said.
He lauded the work of the City Council Study Group, which is focused on bringing a public art component to commercial development. He offered the groups’ experience to help implement the program.
In addition to being art lovers, the commissioners have a diverse
Glen Oaks Golf Course turns 100 years old this spring
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — The historic Glen Oaks Golf Course is turning 100 years old this spring and on May 14, Oakland County Parks will be celebrating the milestone.
The Farmington Hills landmark has been a pillar in the community for generations now and it only feels right to celebrate such an important fixture.
“It’s a place where now we have generations of golfers and neighbors… to not only play, but generations of families have been married there and have had different events,” Erik Koppin, the chief of park operations and maintenance for Oakland County Parks, said. “We continue to make the next generation of (club) users year after year.”
Nearly everyone in the Farmington Hills area has played golf or experienced at least one event at the venue and it doesn’t matter how old or young you are.
“Whether it’s golfing, special events, wedding, anniversary party, birthday party, wedding showers, it’s really a hub to celebrate life’s biggest events,” Koppin said. “It’s been that way for 100 years now and it’s pretty incredible.”
Koppin said that this time of year there’s seemingly a wedding happening almost every weekend and that the dedication to making the venue a destination for all events is what makes it so special to the community.
A birthday party that was recently scheduled for a 100-year-old resident in the area highlights the impact of Glen Oaks. Generation after generation have grown up with this venue in their community.
“It’s really neat that someone thinks this is the place to do it,” Koppin said. “The main
TOP: The Mary Brooks Art Collection was donated to The Hawk by artist Mary Brooks. Farmington Area Arts Commission members packaged and stored the more than 100 pieces of the collection. BOTTOM: Two sculptures by artist Ken Thompson help complement The Hawk Scrapture Tree. Photos provided by the city of Farmington Hills
See GLEN OAKS on page 8A
Fire safety
ABOVE: A calmlooking living room can turn into a raging fire in a matter of seconds, as demonstrated at Farmington Hills Fire Department Station #4 April 23. Smoke alarms can alert those inside before they smell smoke or see flames. LEFT: In only one minute and 40 seconds flames engulfed a room during a controlledroom fire demonstration April 23 at Farmington Hills Fire Department Station #4. “Fires today are burning hotter and faster than they ever have,” said Farmington Hills Fire Department Lt. Brian Pankow.
Just seconds afterwards, when only a small flame was visible, the smoke alarm sounded.
It was just a matter of seconds before the room was engulfed in flames and black plumes of smoke filled the area. Those watching stepped back.
“One minute and 40 seconds is all it took,” said Farmington Hills Fire Department Lt. Brian Pankow, who is also the city’s emergency manager.
That amount of time encompasses the start of the fire to when the room was totally engulfed in flames.
According to the Farmington Hills Fire Department and the American Red Cross, a working smoke alarm reduces the risk of being injured or dying in a fire in half.
Fires can start off very small, according to Pankow. It can be a spark from an outlet, a flame from a burning candle, or a space heater next to a flammable object.
According to Pankow, these demonstrations are not to scare people, but rather to prepare them.
“Fires today are burning hotter and faster than they ever have,” Pankow said. “This is due to the synthetic materials that go into your furnishings. They’re in your laminate floors, hardwood floors, couches, (and) they’re even in our clothes.”
Having an escape plan is also an important part of being prepared.
with your pup!
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Fire safety
“We want to make sure you understand how important it is to make quick and smart choices, react appropriately, and get out and stay out.” Pankow said.
The lieutenant shared multiple fire safety tips, including having working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide — or CO — alarms.
The smoke detectors should be installed on every floor and in every bedroom and tested monthly to make sure they are working properly.
Individuals using a 9-volt, batteryoperated smoke alarm should test it twice a month and change the battery every six months.
The Fire Department recommends using 10-year, lithium-ion battery-operated smoke alarms and CO alarms. At the end of the life cycle, the alarms should be replaced.
Although the event focused on smoke alarms, Pankow addressed the concerns of carbon monoxide.
“It is known as the silent killer. It is odorless, colorless, (and) it is very, very deadly,” he said. “Close before you doze”.
In the event of a fire starting while sleeping, closing the door slows the heat and smoke from getting into the bedroom. This gives “extra precious minutes” to get out of the home, according to Pankow.
In the event of a fire, residents are advised to get out and stay out of a burning home, not grab anything on the way out, and to not go back in.
Given that homeowners may not smell smoke while they are sleeping or when in a different room from the smoke, Pankow shared a potentially life-saving advantage of having working alarms.
“These alarms are working 24 hours a day, 365 for you,” Pankow said.
A family escape plan should be practiced at least twice a year, with occupants
knowing two ways out of a room, one of which may include a window.
Escape plans should be practiced in the morning and at night and include pets. Having a designated meeting area should also be part of the plan.
Preparation plans should also include teaching children to call 911 and making sure that they know their home address.
Farmington Hills residents that do not have a smoke alarm can contact the Farmington Hills Fire Department Prevention Division at (248) 871-2800.
The American Red Cross responds to house fires every day, according to Latoysa Rooks, who is a regional disaster officer for the Red Cross.
So far this year the Red Cross has responded to nearly 550 fires and provided services to 2,000 individuals, with services including emergency sheltering and disaster health services, according to Rooks.
“We are able to do this because of the kind donations of others,” Rooks said.
The Red Cross installs traditional smoke alarms that emit a high-pitch sound, as well as those with flashing lights for the hearing impaired. The alarms are provided and installed at no charge.
The mission of the Red Cross is to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies, according to Carnel Richardson, who is a disaster program manager for the American Red Cross of Southeast Michigan.
“When you see a Red Cross vehicle in your community, you can take comfort in knowing that we are here to be a beacon of hope and to be the best thing that happens to someone on the worst day of their life,” Richardson said.
For smoke alarms or assistance after a fire or other disasters, call the Red Cross at 1-800-Red Cross.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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A REAL ID will soon be required for domestic air travel
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Starting May 7, in order to board a domestic flight within the United States, a REAL ID or a compliant document will be required. C and G Newspapers recently explored some of the pertinent facts.
Why
Requiring that passengers have a REAL ID is based on a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission, according to Jessica Mayle, who is the regional spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration.
“Identity verification is such an important part of TSA’s mission, knowing who is going through the checkpoints,” Mayle said.
“With 50 states issuing 50 different (driver’s) licenses, we wanted one baseline set of security standards, so we knew that all (driver’s) licenses issued from any state met minimum security protocols.”
Who
According to the Transportation Security Administration’s website, only adults 18 and older are required to have a REAL ID when boarding a plane traveling within the United States. Passengers are encouraged to
check with airlines about specific ID requirements for children, according to the site.
What
A REAL ID is a driver’s license that has an image of the state of ID holders, with a star in the middle. An Enhanced Driver’s License is automatically REAL-ID compliant, whether or not it displays the star, according to the Michigan Department of State website.
A REAL ID, or compliant documents, will also be required for entrance into some federal buildings. For a list of other compliant documents, visit www.tsa.gov/travel/ security-screening/identification.
When
Although May 7 is the date when the REAL ID requirement begins, Secretary of State offices will continue to issue REAL IDs moving forward, according to Mayle.
“Maybe you’re not traveling until June or July,” Mayle said. “That gives you a little more time.”
How
To schedule an appointment at a local Secretary of State office, call (888) 7676424 or visit https://dsvsesvc.sos.state.mi.us/ TAP/_/.
Starting May 7, a REAL ID or REAL ID-compliant documents will be required to board a domestic flight in the United States.
Photo provided by the Transportation Security Administration
NEWS & NOTES
PLANT AND SEED SWAP AT HERITAGE PARK
FARMINGTON HILLS —Join in on the fun with the Farmington Hills Beautification Commission from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10 in the parking lot near the Farmington Hills Nature Center in Heritage Park, located at 24915 Farmington Road, between 10 and 11 Mile roads.
“Every spring, amateur and master gardeners gather to exchange everything from perennial favorites to exotic plant species,” Tracey Emmanuel, staff liaison to the Farmington Hills Beautification Commission, stated via a press release. “It’s a great way to share your favorite plants or seeds, discover new varieties and meet fellow community members with green thumbs.”
Community members are encouraged to come prepared with gloves, wagons, and nursery pots, to take home new seedlings and plants or seeds they would like to share.
Members of the Farmington Hills Beautification Commission will be available to answer questions and offer expert gardening advice.
For more information about the plant swap or the Beautification Commission, contact Tracey Emmanuel, community development coordinator and staff liaison to the Farmington Hills Beautification Commission, at temmanuel@fhgov.com or (248) 871-2545.
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Get your REAL ID hosted by the Oakland County clerk
OAKLAND COUNTY — From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. May 1, Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown is scheduled to host Michigan Department of State personnel “to co-locate services in advance of the federal May 7 REAL ID deadline,” according to a press release from the Oakland County Clerk’s Office.
The event will be at the Oakland County Commissioners auditorium, located at1200 Court Tower Blvd. in Pontiac.
Starting May 7, in order to board a domestic flight within the United States, a REAL ID or a compliant document will be required.
Vital documents required to upgrade a driver’s license or state-issued ID to a REAL ID are among those provided by the County Clerk’s Office.
“Accessibility to services has always been a priority of mine. Partnering with the Department of State on May 1st creates a ‘one-stop shop’ for those still in need of attaining a REAL ID,” Brown stated via a press release. “They can purchase vital and court records from my office and then simply take them down the hall to apply for a REAL ID.”
Kimberly Gill joins local charity’s board of directors
METRO DETROIT —The Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit recently announced that it has welcomed WDIV-TV news anchor Kimberly Gill to its board of directors.
According to Diane Charles, the organization’s president and CEO, Gill brings a wealth of experience in media, leadership and philanthropy to the nonprofit’s mission of providing furniture, mattresses and household essentials to families in need in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb Counties.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kimberly to our board,” David Zick, who is the chair of the Detroit board, stated via a press release.
Gill shared her response via the release.
“I am honored to join the Board of Directors at the Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit,” Gill stated. “A safe and comfortable home environment is fundamental to a family’s well-being, and I’m excited to support the organization’s efforts to provide dignity and stability to those in need.”
Gill
For more information about the Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit and its mission, visit furniture-bank.org/.
Photo provided by the city of Farmington Hills
Glen Oaks
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piece of it is still in place. It’s really a place that we take a lot of pride in managing and operating.”
“It’s not just golf, it’s a destination place,” Oakland County Parks historian Carol BacakEgbo said. “A lot of the people who stop in never played golf there. Their memory is of being there for an event. That’s what makes something in a community.”
A lot of the events over the years have been held in the clubhouse and the banquet center. The evolution of these host buildings have been part of what makes Glen Oaks so special.
“Having that venue there, nobody can pass that building and not say, ‘What is that?’ It’s eye-catching,” Bacak-Egbo said. “To open it up to the community… that’s why we expanded that banquet room. … It was doing so well as a destination spot.”
The origin of the facility is obviously still golf, and the course’s roots are what has gotten it through even the toughest of times.
“The golf club stayed afloat,” Bacak-Egbo said. “It survived when other things during the depression didn’t survive. That’s kind of how it became a pillar in the community.”
On May 14, Glen Oaks will host a celebration in honor of the course having its doors open for 100 years. The event will focus on the history of the landmark and teach guests more about how the golf course was designed. There will also be an exquisite buffet prepared by Oak Management.
“It’s so much history packed into one structure,” Bacak-Egbo said.
Bacak-Egbo will present and teach and share information about the history of the course during the May 14 event.
Glen Oaks is a fantastic facility and golf course, but the reason why it has become so important to the Farmington Hills community is because it brings people together.
“For me, it’s all about people. I always think about the number of people who have walked into that building,” Bacak-Egbo said. “The fundamental story of a structure is never the stone, but the people. … The people who have been connected to that building.”
Those who have questions about the program can call or text (248) 221-8040. For information on events, visit OaklandCountyParks.com.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Simple Living by Hannah celebrates first anniversary
Hannah Brown celebrated the first anniversary of her business, Simple Living by Hannah, in October 2024. SLBH offers services in commercial/residential organization, decor, design and more. Hannah’s creative eye and extra attention to detail make her a standout in the industry. Hannah started helping neighbors with a quick weekend project, which then turned into a business. SLBH’s mission is to help create a space that caters to the customer and their lifestyle. Whether struggling with clutter or looking to revamp your decor, SLBH helps every step of the way. Contact Hannah at (248) 977-6797, on Instagram @simple.living.by.hannah, on Facebook at Simple Living by Hannah, or via email at simplelivingbyhannahbrown@gmail.com.
BUSINESS CLIP
ABOVE: The historic Glen Oaks clubhouse stands in the 1920s. A century later, it remains a landmark of the club and community.
RIGHT: The large banquet room’s iconic vaulted ceilings stand above the additional room created in the 1990s.
Photos courtesy of Oakland County Parks
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DIA celebrates 16 years of Inside|Out
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT —The Detroit Institute of Arts announced the Oakland County communities that are participating in the museum’s 2025 Inside|Out program.
The initiative brings reproductions from the DIA’s world-class collection to outdoor spaces across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties. The program aims to make it easier for residents to engage with art in their everyday lives and inspire a visit to the museum, according to a press release from the DIA.
“We’re honored to bring Inside|Out to communities in southeastern Michigan and connect people with the museum’s collection in new and exciting ways,” Julie McFarland, the executive director of public affairs and engagement for the DIA, stated via the release. “This year, with reproductions placed across Oakland County, we hope this small representation of the collection not only brings art to people’s everyday lives but also inspires a visit to the museum.”
The Inside|Out program will share artwork reproductions with various communities throughout Oakland County, including Beverly Hills, Waterford Township, Madison Heights, Lake Orion, some Oakland County Parks locations and all of Oakland Community College’s campuses.
Inside|Out is scheduled to run from May until October, with the installation dates varying.
This is the sixth year that Oakland Community College will have installations on all five of its campuses. At OCC’s Auburn Hills campus, “Cycles” by Norval Morrisseau is scheduled to be displayed, according to a representative of the DIA.
“OCC will once again be home to 15 pieces of art from 15 artists, on all five campuses, from May to October this year. The Inside|Out partnership highlights the power of two great community institutions coming together to ensure art is accessible for all to enjoy,” Eunice Jeffries, who is the executive director of government and community affairs for OCC, stated via email. “Each piece was selected to enhance and complement the natural beauty of OCC’s campuses, while capturing individual curiosity and interest in art appreciation. These pieces are strategically
ABOVE: “Cycles” by Norval Morrisseau will be on view at the Oakland Community College Auburn Hills campus as part of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ 2025 Inside|Out program.
LEFT: Wadsworth Jarell’s “Woman
located so that students, employees and our community can enjoy while on campus attending classes, community events, or simply walking our campuses.”
Other pieces of art that are set to be displayed include “Fruit Piece” by Robert S. Duncanson in Lake Orion; “Portrait of Postman Roulin” by Vincent van Gogh in Waterford; and “Woman Supreme” by Wadsworth Jarrell in Madison Heights.
“Seeing art in the community is just one way we hope people will connect with our collection,” McFarland stated via the release. “Now, with a simple scan of a QR code next to any Inside|Out installation, you can find the next closest artwork or start planning your visit to the DIA.”
The new web experience launches later this spring, according to the DIA. In the meantime, for more information visit dia.org/insideout.
The Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program is made possible by tri-county millage support and Ford Philanthropy, according to the release.
General admission to the DIA is free for residents of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
REAL ID
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The documents that are needed at an appointment include a driver’s license or state ID card, a birth certificate with a raised seal of stamp issued by a governmental agency, a valid unexpired U.S. passport or an approved citizenship or legal presence document.
According to the Secretary of State Michigan website, faxes or photocopies of these documents won’t be accepted.
Married women who have taken their husband’s last name should bring a marriage license or other supporting documentation to verify the name change, according to Mayle.
Sarah Webb is currently gathering the required documents for herself, along with helping her clients navigate the new requirements.
Webb is a certified dementia practitioner and care partner.
Although some effort is required to get a REAL ID, from her perspective, going to the Secretary of State is more convenient than it used to be.
“It is so much easier now that you can make appointments at the Secretary of State, rather than wait in line for an indefinite time,” Webb said.
Andy Howell owns a travel agency in Farmington Hills. He shared that only one client has asked about a REAL ID.
“Most of the people I deal with already have the REAL ID,” Howell said.
Howell advised his client as to what documents to take to a Secretary of State appointment.
Other Tips
Although domestic travelers may still be able to board a plane without a REAL ID, according to Mayle, those who don’t have one can expect delays, as they may have to sign identity-verifying documents.
According to Mayle, the TSA recommends arriving two hours before a domestic flight when domestic travelers have a REAL ID or REAL ID-compliant documents. However, more time should be factored into travel plans when they don’t have those documents.
“(The) TSA is going to take a phased enforcement approach, but we don’t really know what that’s going to look like,” Mayle said. “It’s just important you take care of this before any trips you have planned after May 7. … This is something you need to get done sooner rather than later.”
Supreme” is set to be displayed in Madison Heights.
Photos provided by the Detroit Institute of Arts
set of professional skills and experiences, including as artists, business owners, government employees, project managers, financial advisors, legal professionals and current and former elected officials, according to the commissioner.
“Our experience is varied but our focus is shared. We’re passionate about protecting and growing the arts for the benefit of the Farmington area and beyond,” Dutka said.
He noted that the commission reflects the diversity of the community.
“We celebrate that diversity through our debates and decisions on what issues to prioritize and how to accomplish our goals,” Dutka said.
The commission’s accomplishments in 2024 included the preservation, documentation, and exhibition of the Mary Brooks Art Collection, a donated collection to The Hawk of more than 100 pieces by artist Mary Brooks.
The pieces were properly packaged and stored by the commissioners, according to Dutka. All pieces were photographed and documented, with the goal of exhibiting this
work at The Hawk in a temporary exhibition or in digital format in the future.
The Hawk Scrapture Tree is a 20-foot, 10-ton sculpture that was designed, built and installed by the Farmington Area Arts Commission. The tree is made from salvaged materials and scraps from the renovations of the old Harrison High School building that evolved into The Hawk. The Hawk Scrapture Tree is located just outside the theater entrance.
The commission acquired two sculptures by Ken Thompson, on loan, that complement The Hawk Scrapture Tree. Two benches were installed in 2024 in the area where the art is exhibited.
The commission brought art to Farmington City Hall via the City Hall Public Art Program, a two-year rotating public art program.
According to the annual report, the goals of the commission include continuing to offer the collective experience of the group while advocating for the arts in Farmington and Farmington Hills; to support the selection, installation and maintenance of art in public spaces; and to recognize the individuals, groups, and businesses who make outstanding contributions to the local arts scene through annual arts awards.
The Farmington Area Arts Commission has been in existence for nearly 50 years.
“We are very proud of that legacy and look forward to laying the foundation for the next 50 years,” Dutka said.
“Thank you for everything the Arts Commission does. I think you guys do a fantastic job,” Farmington Hills City Councilman Randy Bruce said at the meeting.
Bruce served as the liaison to the commission for 16 years.
“Loved every minute of it, in terms of all the discussion, the projects, and seeing things come to fruition,” Bruce said. “I love the arts. I always think of the arts as being the icing on the cake of life, and without it, I can’t even imagine what life would be.”
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586)498-1069.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
12A/ FARMINGTON PRESS • APRIL 30, 2025
MAY 1-4
‘Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.’: Presented by Farmington Hills Youth Theatre, 7 p.m. May 1-2, and 1 and 5 p.m. May 3-4, The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, thehawktheatre.com
MAY 3
Private vehicle collection open to public: See Ken Lingenfelter’s 150-plus rare and classic cars, freewill donation benefits American Cancer Society, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 7819 Lochlin Drive in Brighton, facebook.com/thelingenfeltercollection, read story at candgnews.com
MAY 5
Hear Ehnes Quartet: James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Che-Yen Chen and Edward Arron perform music by Beethoven, Janacek and Brahms, also “lively exchange” with the artists afterward, 7:30 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, thehawktheatre.com
MAY 7
PAWS for Reading: Kids in grades 1-5 can tell stories to therapy dog, 6:30-7:15 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, free but register at farmlib.org
MAY 9
Rock Around the Hawk: Free mini music festival for ages 18 months-5 years, 10-11:30 a.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, also held June 6, (248) 473-1850
MAY 9-10
Farmington Chorus spring concerts: Hear “Songs Sung Blue” in honor of choir’s 45th (sapphire) anniversary, 8 p.m. May 9 and 4 p.m. May 10, Orchard United Methodist Church, 30450 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, farmingtonchorus.com
MAY 10
Household Hazardous Waste collection: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oakland Community College, 27055 Orchard
Lake Road in Farmington Hills, rrrasoc.org
Spring plant and seed swap: Also get advice from Farmington Hills Beautification Commission, 8:30-10:30 a.m., parking lot near Farmington Hills Nature Center in Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road, held rain or shine, (248) 871-2545, temmanuel@fhgov.com
MAY 11
Hear Breathe Owl Breathe: Spirit rock band comprising Micah Middaugh (guitar and vocals), Andréa Paz (cello and vocals) and Trevor Hobbs (percussion and keyboard), 3-5 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, thehawktheatre.com
MAY 14
‘An Armenian Trilogy: Expressions of Love, Hope, and Faith’: Fundraiser supports music education for kids in Armenia’s rural communities, includes film, live music and inspirational speakers centered around classical composition by Farmington Hills composer Dan Yessian, 7 p.m., Steinway Piano Gallery, 2700 E. West Maple Road in Commerce Township, givebutter.com/armeniantrilogy
Glen Oaks Century Celebration: Includes buffet, history of golf course, round of mini golf and tour of Glen Oaks Event Center, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Glen Oaks Event Center, 30500 13 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, register at (248) 858-0916 or bit.ly/4hEqu5f by April 30
MAY 15
Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair: Find information about benefits, careers and training, housing, healthcare, suicide prevention, transportation assistance, and more, also free food boxes, 9 a.m.noon, Costick Activities Center, 28600 11 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, free but registration required, oakgov.com/government/veterans/ veteran-resource-fairs
MAY 15-18
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C & G Newspapers publishes 21 papers in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties:
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Farmington Hills Youth Theatre, 7 p.m. May 15-16, and 1 and 6 p.m. May 17-18, The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, thehawktheatre.com
ONGOING
Farmington Cruisin’ the Grand: Free weekly car show, also door prizes, 50-50, music and snacks, 4-7 p.m. Mondays until Sept. 29 (weather permitting), Sidecar Slider Bar, 32720 Grand River Ave. in Farmington
‘Sister Act’: Musical-comedy about woman put in protective custody in covenant and disguised as nun — even to actual sisters — after witnessing murder, based on hit 1992 movie, presented by The Farmington Players, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until May 18, The Farmington Players Barn Theater, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 553-2955, farmingtonplayers.org
‘A Doll’s House’: Play about woman whose happy life takes turn after husband’s promotion reveals unforeseen consequence from choice she made in past, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until May 11, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Drive in Walled Lake, (248) 863-9953, inspiredacting. org, read story at candgnews.com
Free community lunches: Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, Salvation Army Farmington Hills Corps Community Center, 27500 Shiawassee Road in Farmington Hills, centralusa.salvationarmy.org/farmingtonhills
Senior Social Hour: For adults 60 and older and caregivers, includes crafts, music, games, puzzles, coffee and light refreshments, 10:30 a.m.-noon every fourth Friday of month, Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, registration preferred, (248) 553-0300, farmlib.org
Farmington Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays May 3-Nov. 1, special dates include flower day May 10, Kids POP! Club June 14, strawberry shortcake day June 21, all-American market July 5, visit from The Reptarium July 26, ice cream social Aug. 2, Elks corn roast Aug. 9, apple dessert bake-off Sept. 20, police and pancakes Oct. 11, and haunted market Oct. 25, Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave., farmingtonfarmer smarket.com
Health workshops: For hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Farmington Community Library Notice of a Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for 2025 - 2026
The Board of Trustees of the Farmington Community Library will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the Library’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget. The meeting will be held at the FCL Farmington Hills location.
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A copy of the proposed budget will be available for public review at the Information Desks at both Library locations:
• FCL Farmington Hills: 32737 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
• FCL Farmington: 23500 Liberty St.
The Proposed 2025 – 2026 Budget will be accessible during regular Library hours from Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. until Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. It will also be available on the Library’s website at farmlib.org/budget/.
THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATES PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. Ernie McClellan, Jr. President, Library Board of Trustees
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