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AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHER

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THANK YOU BIRMINGHAM AND BLOOMFIELD HILLS FOR YOUR READERSHIP AND SUPPORT OF THIS GREAT, NEW COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PUBLICATION.

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August is our Kids & Pets month, so in sticking with that theme, please take a look at some of the great editorial features we have. While I do not have any children of my own, I have had a whole lot of fun with my nieces and nephews over the years.

I know that for most pet owners, pets become part of the family. They can pick up your mood, change your day and give you exercise while walking. It doesn't matter what kind, pets mean so much, and we get used to being greeted when coming home from work. I do not currently have any pets but had a beloved German Shorthair Pointer named Chester for almost 16 years.

In the end, it is about sharing your time with family and doing what brings us joy. For some that is children, for some that is pets and for most it's about both. Let's all get outside and enjoy our families with what is left of this summer and the month of August.

With our community rebounding from the Covid-19 impact, let's be sure to please support our local businesses. I have always believed in trying to buy local, and we need to now, more than ever, support our local restaurants and businesses.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020 FEATURES 12 Elegant, modern shingle-style home 1701 Winthrop is a beautifully designed Birmingham home built

by PRM Custom Builders.

16 Berries and Ice Cream Jessica Rau Lukenbill of Jessica’s Kitchen shares a family favorite summer recipe.

22 Bowers Farm Bowers School Farm is now open for casual visitation with a variety of membership options.

30 Students Inspiring Other Students Local students co-founded nonprofit

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

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Culinary Creations

22 Animal Kingdom 27 DIY 30 Local Limelight 34 Lifestyle Calendar

GOOD TIMES

Graduates make the best out of their senior year Olivia Lucia (Bloomfield Hills HS), Mari Lynn (Bloomfield Hills HS), Kaitlyn Luckoff (Bloomfield Hills HS), Rachel Kruman (Bloomfield Hills HS), Sam Shienbaum (Groves HS)Â and Max Morganroth (Seaholm HS) are six local high school graduates. Although the end of their senior year was unlike what they ever imagined it would be, they made the most of it.

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FLAG supported hospital staff while keeping restaurants in business FLAG (Front Line Appreciate Group) Metro Detroit was created by a group of Birmingham/Bloomfield women looking for a way to support local hospital staff while simultaneously keeping local restaurants in business. By June 23, FLAG raised $370,000, delivered 50,000 meals to 42 local hospitals' frontline staff and paid out $347,000 to 104 local restaurants. Visit flagmetrodetroit.org for updated numbers.

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AROUND TOWN near the city of Birmingham, continue to peacefully speak out against police brutality, systemic racism and racial injustice. Photo courtesy of Molly Klein.

EXECUTIVE COACH RETURNS TO TV NEWS ROOTS TO SUPPORT CLIENTS Bluestone Executive Communications provides media training, speech coaching and investor relations support for CEOs, CFOs and other leaders/professionals at some of the region’s largest organizations. In the past, training and coaching

HIGHLY-ACCLAIMED BIRMINGHAM RESTAURANT REBRANDS AS CASA PERNOI

always took place in client’s conference rooms

Casa Pernoi, a casual Italian restaurant focusing

or at Bluestone’s training facility in Birmingham.

on classic, scratch-made cuisine, opened in June

However, COVID-19 made those in-person ses-

at 310 E. Maple Road in Downtown Birmingham.

sions impossible, so the team quickly revamped

The restaurant, originally opened as Pernoi,

everything to meet with clients virtually, investing

boasts a nostalgic and refined Italian dining expe-

in lights, microphones and high-end cameras to

rience. The updated concept comes following a

ensure a premier customer experience. Though

successful “Trattoria pop-up” amidst the corona-

they worried the connection might be diminished,

virus crisis. “We’ve been fortunate enough to con-

clients said not so.

tinue serving our guests through carry-out and an adjusted menu geared towards family style meals at home these last few months,” said Luciano DelSignore, chef and owner at Casa Pernoi.

“With an overwhelmingly positive response, we decided to expand the pop-up menu to reflect the dine-in experience.” The new menu, designed

by DelSignore, features classic Italian dishes like a Ricotta Ravioli, Charred Octopus, Baked Orata and Veal Chop Parmigiano. Additionally, Casa Pernoi’s signature “Pane,” a complimentary breadbasket featuring five types of bread baked in-house daily, is available starting at 4 p.m. along with an array of antipasti appetizers pairing perfectly with the bread. For more information or to make a reservation, visit pernoibirmingham.com.

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OPEN HOUSE 1701 WINTHROP IS A BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED BIRMINGHAM HOME BUILT BY PRM CUSTOM BUILDERS, OFFERING MANY FUNCTIONAL AND CUSTOM MODERN-DAY AMENITIES.

Elegant, modern shingle-style home ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA MCCAFFERY

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1701 WINTHROP LANE IN BIRMINGHAM IS

and rooms are defined with ceiling details

NOT ONLY SITUATED WITHIN THE HIGHLY

and crisp lines. Some of the many interior

SOUGHT AFTER NEIGHBORHOOD OF

highlights of this four-bedroom 3.5-bath-

QUARTON LAKE ESTATES, BUT ALSO

room home include Miele appliances, a

EVERY DETAIL OF THIS 3,770-SQUARE-

concrete tiled wood burning fireplace, sec-

FOOT, TURN-KEY HOME WAS CUSTOM

ond floor laundry, Plato’s Inset cabinetry and

BUILT WITH THE FUNCTIONALITY OF A

ample strategic storage spaces throughout.

MODERN LIFESTYLE IN MIND.

The exterior features Wisconsin Fond

“Every detail of this home has been care-

du Lac stone veneer on the facade, a 2.25-

fully planned and designed,” founder and

inch thick custom walnut door with thermal

owner of PRM Custom Builders explained.

insulated glass sidelites, Marvin Windows

“This home is a beautiful addition to an

and much more. The PRM team overcame

existing neighborhood of timeless designs

the obstacles of building on an irregular lot

and classic gems.”

by stepping the footprint of the home back

The interior of the home boasts a beautiful and fully-functional floor plan. The spaces

along the east elevation, which created vast dimension and interest.

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“From the exterior to the interior, the design of this home is very cohesive,” Mooney said. “Architect Brian Neeper did a great job with scaling and massing the home’s three stories, which can often be a challenge on a smaller urban lot, and interior designer Jane Spencer and I collaborated on many of the finishes.”

After Mooney graduated from Michigan State University in 2002, he received invaluable training and experience working with his now mentor and friend, John Hummel, at one of the premier custom home building companies in the Hamptons (New York). Mooney is fully committed to developing and preserving lasting relationships with his clients, having a proven track record of client satisfaction, devotion to quality and great design.

PRM was founded in 2009 during a recession with one custom home build in Birmingham. Under the direction and supervision of Mooney over the last 11 years, PRM’s growth can be directly attributed to consistent build quality, unique custom touches and lasting relationships with clients who happily refer Mooney and his team. PRM has won multiple Detroit Home Design Awards, including first place in the 2020 competition for architecture/ design of residence 381 Pleasant Street in Birmingham.

For more information about PRM Custom Builders or to view available properties, call Paul Mooney at (248)-240-3051 or visit prmcustombuilders.com.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

JESSICA RAU LUKENBILL OF JESSICA’S KITCHEN SHARES A FAMILY FAVORITE SUMMER RECIPE.

Berries and Ice Cream

ARTICLE JESSICA RAU LUKENBILL | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LUKENBILL

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NO-CHURN HOMEMADE

ICE CREAM

WHEN THE SUMMER DAYS ARE HOT, A COOL TREAT ALWAYS HITS THE SPOT. Our family loves to pick up in-season berries at the farmers market– because there’s just nothing like a fresh berry salad served over ice cream! The beauty in these recipes is that they are so simple; even the littlest of your little helpers can get in on the mixing. The freezer time can be an agonizing wait for kids, but the reward pays off with a delicious treat that they will be amazed they made themselves.

INGREDIENTS + 2 cups heavy whipping cream + 1 cup vanilla pudding + 1 cup vanilla yogurt

DIRECTIONS Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in pudding and yogurt.

Freeze a minimum of four hours before serving. Hint: You can make the pudding from a box mix or keep it really simple and use the snacksized, pre-made cups. Three snack cups equal one cup pudding!

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SUMMER’S BEST

BERRY SALAD

What I love about this salad is that the vinegar really gives an unexpected flavor twist that pairs surprisingly well with the berries. The yogurt in the ice cream adds a nice, complementary tang that makes this taste quite adult and sophisticated but is still a big hit with any ice cream and berry-loving child.

Take it up another notch by serving alongside angel food cake or drizzling with a nice balsamic reduction!

INGREDIENTS + 18 ounces strawberries + 6 ounces raspberries + 6 ounces blackberries + 12 ounces blueberries + 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar + 1 teaspoon honey + 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

DIRECTIONS Rinse all berries and allow to drain while hulling and halving the strawberries. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey and cinnamon. Combine berries in a large bowl, pour vinegar mixture over top and gently toss. Best served immediately but will keep in the fridge. Hint: This is a great recipe to use those fun flavored vinegars that may be hiding in the back of your cupboard. Swap out the white balsamic for any fruity, light-colored vinegar you have on hand.

For more kid-friendly, as well as adult recipes, search Jessica’s Kitchen on Facebook (facebook.com/Jessicaskitchen) or follow her on Instagram @jessicaskitchen.mi.

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

Bowers Fa r m THE CHARLES L. BOWERS SCHOOL FARM IS NOW OPEN FOR CASUAL VISITATION WITH A VARIETY OF MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS.

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KATE MAUS BELL (KMBDETAILS)

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SINCE 1967, THE CHARLES L. BOWERS SCHOOL

Daily admission costs are $10 per adult and child over

FARM HAS BEEN HOUSED OFF I-75 ON 93 ACRES

two, $9 for seniors 60 and up and free for children two and

WITHIN BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Purchased by Bloomfield

under. However, there are also a variety of membership

Hills Schools to be used as a land laboratory, it welcomes

options with core benefits to consider, as well:

35,000 visitors annually for school field trips, summer

+ Individual Member, $45

camps, community events and recreational purposes. And

+ Individual Member and Guest, $65

now, the hope is that this number will increase as Bowers is–

+ Family Membership, $85 (for two adults and depen-

first the first time ever– officially open for casual visitation.

In addition to visiting the animals and walking the trails, Bowers’ visitors have the chance every Tuesday, Thursday

dent children or grandchildren under 18) + Senior Membership, $55 (must be 60 and “wiser”) + Current Volunteer Family Membership, $45 (for two

and Saturday to purchase fresh farm produce in the market, indulge in an MSU Dairy Store ice cream via a walk-up window and engage in fun farm activities.

Due to the global pandemic, many local residents are choosing to stay local this summer but still feel comfortable participating in outdoor activities with family members. Bowers School Farm Director Alan Jaros said that this, along with the closure of schools and reduced activity on the farm, “presented an opportunity.”

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adults, one of which volunteers 20 or more hours per year

food, agriculture and natural resource conservation,” Jaros

in the Bowers 4-H Club or as a Bowers Master Gardener,

said. “The community has been asking for casual visitation

and dependent children 18 and under)

for a long time, and places like the Zoo are testaments

+ Supporting Community Garden Member, $100 or $60

to the fact that people are looking for places they’ll feel

for seniors 60+ (for one person plus access to the 25’ by

comfortable taking their families to.”

25’ plot in the Community Garden)

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+ Professional Photographer Member, $500 (gets access by appointment during limited traffic hours) + And more!

Bowers welcomes every learner to discover and wonder in the world around them; nevertheless, if the Bloomfield Hills School District’s 200 million dollar bond passes on August 4, Bowers will have the opportunity to reach even more in its educational programming since, right now, it’s not completely accessible. For example, those with different abilities currently have difficulty accessing the horse barn, the goat barn and the garden. The bond would provide resources for accessible walkways and pathways, as well as structures that people with wheelchairs can get into.

Located at 1219 East Square Lake Road, Bowers School Farm is a proud partner of Friends of Bowers Farm, Preservation Bloomfield, Bloomfield Historical Society and the Master Gardener Society of Oakland County. More details about casual visitation and fall happenings at Bowers can be found at schoolfarm.org or @BowersSchoolFarm on Instagram and Facebook.

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DIY

+HANDCRAFTED+

FUN PAPER CRAFT PROJECTS FOR YOU + YOUR KIDDO ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + White crepe paper + Construction paper + Glue + Scissors + Beads, yarn, pom poms, etc.

DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata.

2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side.

(Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!)

PIÑLLAMA

3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look.

4. Cover all remaining sides the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design.

5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama!

Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product.

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M AT E R I A L S + Pink or coral construction paper + White construction paper + Black construction paper + Pink feathers + Glue + Scissors

DIRECTIONS 1. Using a stencil, cut out the pieces you’ll need for your flamingo from construction paper: Pink: 4-6 circles for the body (depending on how “fluffy” you want it), neck and legs White: Outline of the beak Black: Beak 2. Fold the circles in half and glue them all together back-to-back to create a sphere that looks like an accordion.

3. Glue the beak and white stripe to the neck, then glue the neck to a flat side of your inner-most circle.

4. Add the legs, a black dot for an eye and pink feathers for the ultimate flamin-goal.

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FLAMING OA L S

COSMIC PENCIL CUP

M AT E R I A L S + Cardboard + Construction Paper + Glue + Scissors + Markers

DIRECTIONS 1. Cut out the shapes for your rocket ship. You’ll need: (2) rocket bodies for the front and back of your ship, (2) fins, (1) nozzle, (1) nose cone, (3) rectangles for your pencil cup, and any additional cutouts for decorations, like windows.

2. Glue the your rectangular pieces to one side of your rocket ship, then glue the back on. You should have an open spot at the top where your pencils will go.

3. Glue the rest of your pieces to the front of your rocket and add embellishments as desired.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY CENTRAL SENIORS ADRIANNA KALLABAT AND VIVIAN YEE CO-FOUNDED NONPROFIT THAT AIMS TO TACKLE EDUCATIONAL INEQUALITY AND INSPIRE CHANGE.

STUDENTS INSPIRING OTHER STUDENTS ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KALLABAT AND YEE VIVIAN, WHAT DOES YOUR NONPROFIT DO? Helping Hands: A Students for Students Movement

among schools, Vivian and I realized through discussion that we wanted to make a direct change to this problem.

INC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that aims to tackle educational inequality and inspire teens/students to become

VIVAN, PRIOR TO THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH

changemakers in their community. To do so, we create

CRISIS, WHAT DID YOUR NONPROFIT’S WORK

partnerships with schools situated in low-income commu-

LOOK LIKE?

nities to help provide educational resources and academic opportunities to underprivileged students.

We would visit our partner schools multiple times a week for tutoring aid/academic support and monthly to hold seminars and workshops. Nevertheless, we, as well as our part-

ADRIANNA, WHAT INSPIRED YOU TWO TO START

ner schools, emphasize the importance of our volunteers

THE NONPROFIT?

to have social interactions with students to create stronger

In 2017, I founded Helping Hands Club with my sis-

relationships. This occurs in the form of conversations with

ter, Gabriella Kallabat, within our district community in

students about how they are feeling, their interests inside

Bloomfield Hills. This club focused on immersing individ-

and outside of school, their career goals, etc.

uals in the role of a “global citizen” through different com-

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mittees that each focused on their own global issue. One

ADRIANNA, WHAT DID YOUR NONPROFIT’S WORK

of these committees was the Education Committee, which

LOOK LIKE DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK?

delved into inequalities in educational resources. Vivian

Once COVID-19 came, we were unable to go to class-

was a part of this committee, and as their team continued

rooms and work side-by-side with students. Still, we

to discuss their findings regarding educational disparities

understood the importance of maintaining our connection

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with students and giving them the academic and social support that they needed during this stressful time. Thus, we instilled an online tutoring platform that has now extended nationwide, allowing us to reach even more students.

VIVIAN, HOW IS THE ONLINE TUTORING PLATFORM WORKING OUT? It has absolutely exceeded our expectations. So far, we have been able to make our virtual services and initiatives available to students in Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York and California with the help of our amazing partners at the Detroit Pistons, Bloomfield Hills Board of Education and MI COVID Sitters. We have been able to provide helpful oneon-one mentorship to students who have been struggling with their schoolwork due to challenges associated with remote learning like the lack of instruction and inability to receive individual aid.

ADRIANNA, WHAT TYPES OF CLASSES ARE BEING OFFERED ONLINE? Reading Seminars (various age groups), Standardized Test Preparation and Online Business Building Seminars. Anyone can sign up for these classes. It is difficult during this time to collaborate with others based on one’s interests; thus, these courses based on different passions (such as our Sustainable Living Seminar) allow students to have a community where they explore an interest that they already have or to find a new interest through different discussions.

For more information about Kallabat's and Yee’s nonprofit or to view all of the services available, visit helpinghandschange.org.

“NEVERTHELESS, WE, AS WELL AS OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS, EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR VOLUNTEERS TO HAVE SOCIAL INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS TO CREATE STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS. “

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AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR Due to many just-in-time cancellations

to Michigan growing patterns, as well

of public gatherings after we go to print,

as beautiful spring floral arrange-

please recognize that these events may

ments, plants, baked goods, fresh

change; please check the organization’s

locally raised shrimp, eggs, meat and

website for current details.

more. Visit allinbirmingham.com for

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YOGA IN THE GARDENS

Cranbrook House and Gardens

the current list of vendors!

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opening of this year's Michigan

COLLECTIONS WING TOURS

ating the look and feel of a fictional

Renaissance Festival, an interactive, outdoor event that focuses on recre-

Cranbrook Art Museum (39221

English village during the reign of

Every Saturday, you can connect with

Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills)

Queen Elizabeth I in the latter half of

nature and improve your well-being

From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., museum educa-

the 16th century. For ticket informa-

during Yoga in the Gardens. Yoga

tors offer a behind-the-scenes look at

tion, visit michrenfest.com.

helps increase flexibility, improve

the museum’s acclaimed Collections

balance and reduce stress, and

Wing Vaults. $5 plus museum admis-

the beautiful sights, gentle sounds

sion. For more information, visit

and calming scents of Cranbrook

cranbrookartmuseum.org.

(380 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Hills)

Gardens provide a serene setting for practice. Classes take place at 9 a.m.

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displays, will take place on Monday,

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August 31 at 9:55 p.m. as a tele-

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vised-only show. The special broad-

Belle Isle Park

join Baldwin Library on Zoom to

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snack and talk about the flavors on

frontline workers and heroes of the

​​​​On August 1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 13 from 7 p.m. to 8

COVID-19 crisis.

and August 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

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BELLE ISLE ART FAIR

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