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BERKLEY COUNCIL MEMBER DEPLOYED FOR NEXT YEAR IN ARMY RESERVE

PLANS TO CONTINUE TO SERVE ON CITY COUNCIL

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

BERKLEY — One of Berkley’s City Council members has been deployed overseas for potentially the next year, but as of now will remain on

the council.

Clarence Black, a member of the Army Reserve for 15 years, was deployed to the Middle East this month, where he will serve for between 10 months and a year. Black’s deployment comes 1 1/2 years into his first term on the Berkley City Council.

Speaking to the Woodward Talk on June 11, one day before he was deployed, Black said the timing is rough as he has two daughters who will be seniors at Berkley High School, and he will miss

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Huntington Woods to host Fourth of July celebration for 54th year

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The city of Huntington Woods’ annual Fourth of July festivities will begin this upcoming weekend.

Huntington Woods will be holding its 54th annual Fourth of July celebration with a plethora of events starting on Saturday, June 28, and ending on Friday, July 4.

“I just love that Huntington Woods sticks around for the Fourth of July,” Recreation Director Tracy Shanley said. “We do weeklong events for the community and everybody participates. There’s something for everybody. It’s just a total blast that not only I get to work these events, but I also get to celebrate the Fourth of July with an awesome community.”

The events will start June 28 with a pancake breakfast from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Gillham Rec-

Clarence Black

Woods’ Fourth of July celebration will kick off June 28 with a weeklong list of events.

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Council gives approval to gas station and convenience store redevelopment

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council gave its approval to the redevelopment of sites in the downtown for a gas station and convenience store.

At its June 16 meeting, the council approved a special land use request at 4162, 4150 and 4138 12 Mile Road for the gas station and convenience store with an accessory restaurant counter.

This 6,734-square-foot space will be located in Berkley’s Gateway District on the north side of 12 Mile Road between Greenfield Road and Ellwood Avenue.

One of the project’s applicants is Vincent Jamil, who runs Mug & Jug Fine Wine & Spirits at 4138 12 Mile Road with his family. Jamil was happy with the community’s response to the project.

“I just want to say thank you. I’m almost 40 and I’ve worked at my family store basically my whole

Local Black mayors reflect on and celebrate Juneteenth

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE/PLEASANT RIDGE — This year marked the fourth year since Juneteenth was recognized as a national holiday in the United States.

Citizens around the country celebrated June 19 in recognition of the end of slavery in the U.S.

The day is especially meaningful for the mayors of Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge, two cities led by African Americans.

“Juneteenth is a great day of reflection for everyone,” said Bret Scott, who is Pleasant Ridge’s first Black mayor. “It was an important moment in American history that a lot of people didn’t have knowledge of until the holiday had been made a national holiday, and then people could understand the significance of it and its importance in American history.”

While Pleasant Ridge doesn’t hold its own Juneteenth ceremony, it encourages residents to attend ones put on by neighboring cities.

“While the official end of slavery occurred in 1865, decades of work were needed to improve the lives of people of color in the United States,” he said. “In this moment where America is reevaluating its handling of diversity, this gives everyone an opportunity to see a specific example where things were handled poorly, and how far we have come and how far we have yet to go.”

Ferndale celebrated Juneteenth with help from students from Ferndale Public Schools.

The Berkley City Council gave its approval June 16 for a combined gas station and convenience store to the owners of Mug & Jug Fine Wine & Spirits on 12 Mile Road.

Photo by Liz Carnegie

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Third graders spoke at an event at City Hall about what Juneteenth means to them, and a trumpet player played music as the students helped Ferndale’s first Black mayor, Raylon Leaks-May, raise the Juneteenth flag.

“I always enjoy having the students participate with me in raising the flag,” she said. “I want them to put their hands on it, and I want them to get a feel and commemorate the event knowing that they were part of it and that it’s a time to celebrate. But it’s also a time to reflect and remember that the struggle still continues and to continue to be kind to one another, because when one of us is under attack, we’re all under attack.”

Leaks-May said Juneteenth is a day of celebration, as well as a day of reflection. She believes that Black people, Indigenous people and people of color all have a responsibility to share what the day means.

“There are a lot of contributions that have been made by people of color, and I think that this is a great day to reflect on that, to reflect on how it’s a … day of continuation … and say the fight continues,”

Redevelopment

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working life, and looks like I’ll be dedicated to another 40 years, and … I look forward to doing this and spending maybe the rest of my working life in Berkley,” he said.

The City Council also was enthusiastic about the project, with Council member Steve Baker commenting that the business will be a welcome addition to the Gateway District and will bring additional vitality to that area of the downtown

“To have this concept of multipurpose, if you will, options for folks coming into the city is very welcome,” he said. “So, looking forward to this positive addition to West 12 (Mile).”

Mayor Bridget Dean added that the Jamil family has been in Berkley for a long time and that, as a former Berkley business owner, she appreciates when businesses stay and continue to invest in the community.

“You’re making a commitment and it’s a big one,” she said. “Obviously, we’re all pretty supportive of it and it’s nice to see and it’s just nice to see the growth in a way

she said.

“It’s important to me and important to you to know that we still have to be strong,” she continued. “In this political climate that we have right now, it’s important more than ever to stick together, no matter what your race is, no matter what your background is. If we don’t stick together, then we’re all under attack and we all risk losing those freedoms that so many people fought for. So it’s important to just keep fighting the good fight. It encourages me to keep going and I hope it encourages others to keep going.”

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that’s planned and strategic and sustainable, and we appreciate all those things.”

Members of council also made mention of the community’s response and positive feedback to the project during discussion at the May 27 Planning Commission meeting.

This includes resident Tyler Anderson, who highlighted the Jamil family’s tenure in the city and how much people love them.

“When I talk about a community that’s revolved around a liquor store, it sounds a little bit silly, but I’d like to point out that right now this is a liquor store and there’s a vast community of people, everybody — that I run into or speak with — talks about (Vincent) at Mug & Jug or the family that’s been there for so long,” he said. “This is definitely something that, if expanded, could be a little bit more of a community relations (center) than just a liquor store. I think they definitely deserve to be that.”

“I know the family, they bring in good employees, they bring in good people. It’s definitely a huge asset to our community to have them here,” he continued.

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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New parking system online in Ferndale

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s new parking system is now online for residents and visitors to use.

According to a news release, Ferndale’s new zone parking system will use 20 zone numbers instead of hundreds of individual space numbers. Each zone number is four digits and applies to a sizable area.

New kiosks were installed, which only accept cards and coins. People also can pay by QR code and text message by texting “ParkFerndale” to 727563. Both options will give a link to enter the driver’s license plate and process the payment.

“Woodward (Avenue) will be a mobile payment zone along with some side streets,” the release states. “There will not be kiosks in these areas and parkers are encouraged to use the app, QR code, or text payment options. Coin payment can still be made at nearby kiosks found in the parking lots.”

For more information, visit ferndalemi.gov/zoneparking and parkferndale.com, call ParkFerndale at (248) 336-4164, email park ing@ferndalemi.gov or visit the office at The dot parking garage, 221 W. Troy St.

Avoid construction in Berkley

BERKLEY — There will be construction near one of Berkley’s parks that residents are being asked to avoid. According to a news alert released by the city, construction work commenced at Community Park on June 23. The intersection of Oxford Road and Robina Avenue, as well as the park itself, will be disrupted for nearly a week. The construction work includes sidewalk improvements.

Summer events in Pleasant Ridge

PLEASANT RIDGE — Pleasant Ridge will be holding some summer events at its Community Center, 4 Ridge Road. For those looking to fight the summer heat with dessert, there will be an ice cream social from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the center. The next week, a Family Splash Bash will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the center’s pool. The ice cream social is free, but attendees must register to attend. The Family Splash Bash costs $10, but it is free for children under the age of 2. For more information, visit pleasantridge.activityreg.com and select 2025 Summer Events under Special Events.

Ferndale student is winner in county’s Juneteenth contest

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County recognized the winners of its first Juneteenth Art & Essay Contest, including one Ferndale student.

According to a press release, the contest recognized “student creativity and reflection on the theme, ‘Juneteenth: What does Freedom and Equality mean to me?’” The contest is part of the county’s annual Juneteenth celebration.

“This celebration reflects Oakland County’s deep commitment to inclusion, belonging and a future where every resident is valued and welcome,” Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter said in a prepared statement. “The insight and heart in these student essays and artworks are powerful and inspiring.”

Winners of the contest, which had two categories in art and essay, received a $150 gift card. Among the winners was Taylor A. Buens, of the Jardon Vocational School in Ferndale, who was one of the winners in the art category. Jardon Vocational School is part of Hazel Park Schools.

NO KINGS PROTEST IN FERNDALE

People make their way to Ferndale to participate in a No Kings protest on June 14. The No Kings protests, which took place in cities across the country, were organized to protest the policies of

President Donald Trump. Photos by Liz Carnegie

LEFT: Arturo Chency, 22, of Oak Park, hits a trick during Ferndale’s Skate Jam at Geary Park.

BELOW: Sydney Sarotte, 22, of Beverly Hills, participates in Ferndale’s Skate Jam at Geary Park

June 7. RIGHT: Ferndale resident Maya Meltzer, 20, skates at Geary Park during Skate Jam.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

CRIME WATCH

Suspect leaves scene of 3-car crash

BERKLEY — Police responded to a three-car crash at 5:13 p.m. June 12 in the area of Greenfield Road and Beverly Boulevard.

The report states that police were called to the area for a three-car crash with injuries. Police were told en route that one of the vehicles had left the area.

Police first talked to a 27-year old woman who stated that she was stationary in the left turn lane on Greenfield when a silver Chevy Malibu struck the front passenger side of her vehicle. The woman was visibly in pain and taken to the hospital, according to police.

A 71-year-old Bloomfield Hills man told an officer that he had been traveling on Greenfield when the Malibu rea- ended his vehicle.

Southfield police informed Berkley police that the Malibu had initially stopped after the crash, but when a Southfield officer attempted to get information from the

driver of the Malibu, she refused. While the officer checked on the other vehicles, the Malibu driver sped off from the scene. Police attempted a pursuit, but it was terminated.

Business discovers fake ID

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department was called by a local marijuana business for a report of a fake identification being used.

According to the report, police were called at 8:22 p.m. June 13 to Quality Roots, 2395 12 Mile Road. One of the workers told an officer that a person came in and attempted to use a fake identification to purchase marijuana. The manager said it was found to be fake and the suspect left the store soon after.

The fake driver’s license was linked back to a 16-year from Bloomfield Hills. Police made contact with the teen’s family in order to set up a meeting.

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Residents build gardens and make their lawns more attractive to pollinators

BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — For many years, people around the U.S. have been working together to provide safe ecosystems for bugs, birds and other pollinators right in their backyards, and they continue to encourage others to do the same.

Whether it is dedicating one’s whole lawn to the movement or creating a pollinator garden in one part of the yard, the process can be fulfilling and doable for everyone.

Royal Oak beekeeper and honey business owner Anne Marie Nadolski said to let go of the marketing of perfect lawns.

“Let’s change the narrative, let’s change the framework and how we look at grass,” Nadolski said.

Nadolski recalled a time when dandelions, Dutch clovers, and other native plants were more plentiful.

“I think we have to dial it back to when, when I was a kid, everybody had some Dutch clover in their lawn, they had dandelions, those little violets. We were all the same up and down the blocks,” she said. “Roly pollies were plentiful. Ladybugs, lighting bugs, butterflies. All of the food for our pollinators, the stuff that we are walking on and eradicating, is taking away their food source.”

There are a few options when it comes to creating a more eco-friendly lawn to help pollinators thrive. Nadolski, for example, doesn’t completely abandon keeping her lawn neat; she instead seeds her grass with Dutch clover.

“When I was a new homeowner in my 20s, I worked hard to eradicate Dutch clover. I bought all of the chemicals, I tried my best to get it out of my yard,” she said. “Now I crack myself up because not only do I have clover, I paid money to buy clover and reintroduce it.”

Having clover in the lawn means she can mow when she likes to, but the clovers

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ABOVE: Nadolski has a pollinator-friendly lawn that includes her Royal Bee Honey business sign.

TOP RIGHT: A bee lands on a white Dutch clover in Nadolski’s yard.

MIDDLE RIGHT: A bee pollinates a crabapple tree.

BOTTOM RIGHT: A monarch butterfly pollinates a milkweed plant in Anne Marie Nadolski’s yard in Royal Oak.

Photos provided by Anne Marie Nadolski

Pollinators

will continue to grow back and feed the pollinators.

“I don’t care to have a putting green for a lawn, and actually, my lawn looks pretty good,” she said. “But I let that Dutch clover there for the bees and the butterflies, because that’s a great source of nectar and pollen. If you want to look at a perfect lawn, go golfing. A perfect lawn to me is one that provides food, pollen and nectar.”

There is also an option to completely change your current lawn and plant “Fleur de Lawn,” a lawn that features perennial pink and white English daisies and strawberry and Dutch white clover. The clovers naturally feed the lawn with nitrogen, eliminating the need for fertilizer.

Nadolski said that alternatives like clovers or Fleur de Lawn can also help save a few dollars on water and gas, because these types of lawns do not need to be watered or mowed as often.

Another suggestion would be to pick out a space in the yard specifically for pollinators, called a pollinator garden. Pollinator gardens are designed to attract and support pollinators. It is usually planted with a

variety of wildflowers, trees and shrubs that provide pollen and nectar.

“It’s important to have plants and shrubs and trees that are native to our local ecosystem,” Royal Oak resident Ann Bueche said. “So, there is a lot of confusion, or this has been a tradition in the gardening industry for 100 years or so, where you have ornamental plants that go by temperature and location and by zones, but the vast majority of what’s sold commercially is either from Asia or Europe. And so little by little, our pollinator-friendly areas have been chipped away over the decades.”

Finding native plants to Michigan is a part of this process. Some native plants include: purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, wild bergamot, swamp milkweed and wild lupine.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, online at fws.gov, suggests choosing a sunny location for a pollinator garden and checking the soil to see what kind of plants will thrive there.

Bueche said she is in no way a master gardener, but she learned through research, community resources, and trial and error while she was creating her pollinator garden.

“I’m a curious gardener, and a continual practitioner,” she said. “The first tip I would

give to a new pollinator gardener is to decrease or discontinue using chemicals; if you are not willing to do that, you are not going to have any success with pollinators. The second thing would be to find a good source for native plants, either through wild ones or a local nursery that specializes in native plants and native genotypes, not just what

they sell to commercial garden centers, and then start small and go from there so you can learn more about native plants.”

For more information on how to build a pollinator garden, visit fws.org, home grownnationalpark.org or pollinator.org.

Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.

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reation Center and a Float a Boat competition at 9:30 a.m. at the Aquatics Club, where contestants build a boat from cardboard, plastic containers and duct tape.

On June 29, the Run, Walk, Boom event will be held, featuring a milelong run/walk at 8:15 a.m. and a 5K run/walk at 8:45 a.m.

The following day, on June 30, a boxed lunch for residents ages 60 and older will take place from noon to 1:45 p.m. at Hassig Senior Park near 11 Mile and Scotia roads. At 5:30 p.m., a scavenger hunt will take place at the Recreation Center.

A baby showcase will be at 6 p.m. July

1 at the Recreation Center, where neighbors with children can get together. Patriotic attire is recommended and there will be door prizes, including two winners who will ride in the Fourth of July parade.

On July 2, games and races will start at 5:30 p.m. at Burton Field. Events will include pie eating, water balloon toss, the adult egg toss, sack races and tug-of-war.

On July 3, there will be a pet pageant at 6:30 p.m. at the kiwi tent at Burton Field. People can bring their family pets — dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, turtles, etc. — and costumes are welcome for the pets.

The big day, the Fourth of July, will start with the bake off at 9 a.m, where contestants will bring their baked goods to the contest at Scotia Park. The city’s parade will

follow at 10 a.m. and then the hot dog roast, speeches and awards will take place at 11 a.m. at Scotia Park. A park concert will begin at 7 p.m. at Scotia Park and then the fireworks will start at 10:05 p.m. at Rackham Golf Course.

The parade route will start at York and Salem roads, move through the neighborhood and end at Lincoln Drive and Scotia Road.

Shanley said one of her favorite events of the week is the pet pageant. She’s also excited that the bake off is coming back this year, as it’s been absent since before COVID.

“We decided it was time to bring that back,” she said. “That’s been a popular event for the community, so we’re really excited that we’re going to have that again.

City Commissioner Jules Olsman said the parade, for him, is the most enjoyable event of the week.

“It’s very old fashioned and people really enjoy the whole idea of it and seeing all their neighbors,” he said. “And we get residents that have been moved out of the city for a long time who come back just for the parade. So, it’s really a very special day for the city.”

Anyone with questions can contact the Huntington Woods Recreation Department at hwrec@hwmi.org or by calling (248) 5413030. To register for any event, visit recreation.hwmi.org/default.aspx and click “Special Events” under the “Register Now” tab. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

about 80% of their senior year, as well as holidays and his birthday with his family.

The good news for him is that his children are old enough to understand why he’s leaving.

“We’re a military family,” he said. “I’m always honored to serve. There’s never such a thing as a right time. There is no right time. This is a horrible time because, obviously, I’m a sitting council member, I’ve got business stuff, I’ve got my kids’ personal stuff, I’ve got, again, two daughters that are going to be seniors, one daughter who starts Michigan in the fall who I don’t get to move into her dorm. So, you know, those things are tough.”

As of now, the plan is for Black to continue serving on the Berkley City Council virtually from the Middle East, which he hopes to make work.

Black said he had thoughts about resigning and was 50/50 on whether to do so, but he decided to remain on council for now.

“Being the first African American to serve the city, I didn’t want to resign,” he said. “I thought about resigning because I also know that this is going to be an intense deployment that’s going to need my full attention, but as I kind of prayed and talked to people, they said if you can be a part and you can navigate it, then try to do it because, you know, I don’t want to resign. I don’t want to give that up when I worked so hard to get it and be the first. I love serving the city and I know we’re coming into an election. We have three council members that are up for reelection, so I just want to try and maintain that stability if I can.”

Mayor Bridget Dean expressed in a statement her deepest gratitude to Black for his service to the country and to Berkley.

“He is, and will continue to be, a valued member of council,” she stated. “I know the whole Berkley community wishes him safety in his deployment and, while he will still be participating in council meetings via Zoom, we look forward to having him back in person soon.”

Black said if he feels like he’s not ad-

equately performing the job well or can’t give it his full attention, then he will revisit his decision on whether to resign or not.

“If I don’t feel like I can do the job or if something happens to me that takes me out of the position, then that’s a conversation I’ll have to have with the mayor and city manager,” he said.

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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JUNE 25

Detroit Tigers 1984 World Series discussion: Hear former all-star catcher Lance Parrish and sportswriter Tom Gage discuss their book “The Enchanted Season,” 6:30 p.m., Woods Gallery at Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Road, registration recommended, (248) 543-9720

JUNE 28

Silence the Violence: Community-based effort honors victims of gun violence and raises awareness of solutions, local event includes gun buyback and on-site destruction, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Disarmory Ministries, 2312 Greenfield Road in Berkley, find more events at endgunviolencemi.org/silence

JUNE 29

Run Walk Boom: Mile at 8:15 a.m. and 5K at 8:45 a.m., starts and ends at Elgin Park, Elgin Avenue and Coolidge Highway in Huntington Woods, recreation. hwmi.org, runsignup.com

JULY 3-6

Royal Oak Taco Fest: All-ages street event includes 50-plus taquerias and eateries, margaritas, tequila sampling, entertainment on three stages, bounce houses, splash pad, face painting, crafts, lucha libre wrestling, mechanical bull rides, taco-eating contest, artisan vendors and more, 4-11 p.m. July 3, 11

a.m.-11 p.m. July 4-5 and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 6, also meet-and-greet with Tommy Chong July 5-6, held on east side of Main Street between 11 Mile Road and Fourth Street, royaloaktacofest.com, read story at candgnews.com

JULY 12

Berkley Street Art Fair: Features chalk artists, vendors and food trucks, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Coolidge Highway between Catalpa Drive and Beverly Boulevard, berkleystreetartfest.com

JULY 17

Park It Family Fun Nights: Free event starts at 6 p.m., includes kids activities, giveaways, live music by Kevin Wilson at 6:30 p.m. and screening of “Moana 2” at 8:15 p.m., bring chair or blanket, Harding Park, 989 Mapledale St. in Ferndale, facebook.com/ferndaleparksandrec

ONGOING

Splash pad: Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily until Labor Day, Oxford Park, 2100 Bacon Ave. in Berkley, (248) 658-3470

‘Annie’: Musical follows title character’s life in harsh New York City orphanage during Great Depression and her determination to find loving family, 7 p.m. June 26, 28 and 30, and 3 p.m. June 29 (no June 27),

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com, read story at candgnews.com

Concerts in the Park: Hear Leave Those Kids Alone June 24 at Burton Park, near Nadine Avenue and Scotia Road in Huntington Woods, and Weekend Comeback July 4, The Tread Lightlies July 8, Urban Tropical July 15, Vavoom July 22 and The Stone Blossoms July 29 at Scotia Park, near Lincoln Drive and Scotia Road in Huntington Woods, all 7 p.m, also food trucks from 6:30-8:30 p.m., bring blanket or chair, facebook.com/mihuntingtonwoods

Art exhibits: “Fauna” features photographs by Bryce Denison and Linda Piasecki, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. until June 26, Woods Gallery inside Huntington Woods Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.org

• “Summer Invitational” all-media show features 70plus artists, noon-5 p.m. June 25-26 and noon-9 p.m. June 27, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. (Suite A) in Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com, (248) 544-0394

Weekly car show: Hosted by Twisted Axle Car Club, 6 p.m. Saturdays until Sept. 20, Blarney Stone Pub, 27253 Woodward Ave. in Berkley, facebook.com/ twistedaxlecarclub

Birmingham-Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays of month (fellowship at 5:30 p.m.), Birmingham Next, 2121 Midvale St., birminghamstamp.club

Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 544-6767 (ext. 503), jeannie1111@comcast.net

Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for kids, science fiction, graphic novels and more, virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also groups which meet off site, see full list at fadl.org/upcoming-events, (248) 546-2504

• Find meetups for teens and adults, Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, berkleymich.org/ libraryevents

Encore Men’s Chorus: Meets 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, info@encoremenschorus.org, facebook. com/encoremenschorus

Royal Oak Leprechauns baseball: Member of Northwoods League (collegiate summer baseball), home games on select dates until Aug. 5, The Lucky Corner at Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave., (248) 9300388, royaloakleprechauns.com

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Painting

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Plumbing

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Tree Service

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