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Archives & Museums
The Birmingham Museum
Features the Allen House, built in 1928 and the Hunter House, circa1822. The museum utilizes changing exhibits to tell the many stories of the community’s rich heritage. Postcards, books, videos and other souvenir items of local interest are available. The museum is open for public tours Tuesday through Saturday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Located on the north side of Maple at Southfield Road. Admission is $5.00 for Students and Seniors, $7.00 for Adults, children 5 and under are Free. The single admission includes a tour of the Allen and Hunter Houses. For more information call 530-1928 or visit www.bhamgov.org
Bloomfield Historical Society
1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills 48302 • (248) 203-9798 www.bloomfieldhistoricalsociety.org. For those living in Bloomfield Hills or Bloomfield Township, log on for events, local history and membership information
Cranbrook Archives
At the Center for Collections and Research on the lower level of the Art Museum. The public may use the extensive collection of photography, manuscripts, architectural drawings and historical documents related to all those associated with the school since 1904. Log on to center.cranbrook.edu for more information. Appointments are available with the staff Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cranbrook Art Museum
39221 N. Woodward, Bloomfield Hills 48303 • 645-3323 www.cranbrookartmuseum.org See “Things To Do” section.
Cranbrook Institute of Science
39221 N. Woodward, Bloomfield Hills 48303 • 645-3200 https://science.cranbrook.edu . See “Things To Do” section.
Franklin Historical Museum
26165 13 Mile Road at Kirk Lane, Franklin 48025 • 538-0273, www.franklin-history.org. Hours: Open by appointment. Memorabilia, artifacts and replicas from the Village as well as historical collections from early residents.
Saarinen House
On the campus of the Cranbrook Educational Community. Operated by the Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research. House is open to the public, call (248) 645-3307 or check www.center.cranbrook.edu for dates and times. See “Things to Do”.
Smith House
Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House Tours May through October. This Bloomfield Hills home was commissioned by Sara and Melvyn Smithand Wright called it “my little gem.” Tours are operated by the Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research. Call 248-645-3307. www.center.cranbrook.edu
Business Connections
Automation Alley
2675 Bellingham Drive, Troy 48083 (800) 427-5100 • www.automationalley.com
Michigan’s premier technology and manufacturing business association.
Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber
725 South Adams, Suite 130, Birmingham 48009 644-1700 • www.bbcc.com
Birmingham Shopping District
151 Martin St., Birmingham 48009 • 530-1200 www.allinbirmingham.com
Log on for a directory of businesses and up-to-date lease space available.
City of Birmingham
151 Martin St., P.O. Box 3001, Birmingham 48012 530-1800 • www.bhamgov.org
Click on “Businesses” for applications, zoning information, special land use permits, historic designations and more.
Bloomfield Township
433-7700 • www.bloomfieldtwp.org
Click on “Business” for information regarding commercial development, availability, permits and ordinances.
City of Bloomfield Hills
644-1520 • www.bloomfieldhillsmi.net
Click on “Business” for planning link.
Village of Franklin 626-9666 • www.franklin.mi.us • Click on Permits/Applications.
Advantage Oakland
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford 48328 (248) 858-0720 • www.oakgov.com
Business assistance, workshops, planning, counseling, etc.
Small Business Development Center
Southeast Michigan Region (Macomb, Oakland, Wayne Counties) (833) 522-0025 • www.sbdcmichigan.org
Offers support in all areas of business
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) (313) 961-4266 • www.semcog.org
Community and regional long-range forecasts of employment estimates and demographic data, transportation plans and maps.
Communications (cable, internet and phone)
Apple – (248) 822-0081 • www.apple.com
Somerset Mall 2800 W. Big Beaver, Troy
ATT – (800) 288-2020 • www.att.com
Authorized dealers in Birmingham and Bloomfield Township
Xfinity – (800) 934-6489 • www.xfinity.com
Directv – (855) 838-4388 • www.directv.com
Dish Network – (800) 333-3474 • www.dish.com
T-Mobile – (800) T-MOBILE • www.t-mobile.com
Authorized dealers in Birmingham and Bloomfield Township
Verizon – (800) 256-4646 • www.verizonwireless.com
Authorized dealers in Birmingham and Bloomfield Township Wide Open West (WoW) – (866) 496-9669 • www.wowway.com
Community Centers NEXT
2121 Midvale Road, Birmingham 48009 • 203-5270 • www.birminghamnext.org
Serves those 50+ in the Birmingham School District. Provides social and enrichment programs and outreach services, including transportation. Hours: Open Monday through Saturday.
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham 48009 • 644-0866 • www.bbartcenter.org
Offers hundreds of classes annually for all ages and talent levels. Kids camps are in the spring and summer. Approximately a dozen exhibits are showcased every year, free and open to all. The gallery gift shop showcases work by local and regional artists. Annual events include the Michigan Fine Arts Competition, Art Birmingham, Fine Art of Summer, and the Holiday Shop. Closed Sundays.
Birmingham Family YMCA
400 E. Lincoln, Birmingham 48009 • 644-9036 • www.ymcadetroit.org
Furnished wellness/fitness center with weight room, gym, indoor five-lane swimming pool, saunas, martial arts studio, babysitting services and fitness classes. Adequate parking available.
BTSS – Bloomfield Township Senior Services
4315 Andover, Bloomfield Hills 48302 • 723-3500 • www.bloomfieldtwp.org, click on “Services” then “Senior Services”. Offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities for those 50+. Includes day trips, fitness classes, fine arts and computer programs, discussion groups, bridge, billiards, and open swim. Also provides home delivered meals, outreach, referrals and transportation services using area volunteers. Call for hours.
The Community House
380 S. Bates, Birmingham 48009 644-5832 • www.communityhouse.com
Offers a wide variety of programs including classes, camps and event offerings. Log on for schedule and registration.
Local Cable Companies
Bloomfield Community Television
4200 Telegraph, Bloomfield Township • 433-7790 • www.bloomfieldtwp.org
Also offers videos on demand, copies on DVDs that can be ordered and daily programming is always streaming live on the township website.
Bloomfield Township provides community access programming on Xfinity Channel 15 for residents of Bloomfield Township and Bloomfield Hills. It also provides municipal access programming for Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, and Franklin: Xfinity Channels 18 and 15, WOW Channels 18 and 10, and AT&Ts UVerse Channel 99.
Assisted
Everything you need to know is at your fingertips when you’re connected to the DAILY PLUG!
www.facebook.com/bbdailyplug
Living, Home Care, Nursing Centers, Retirement Homes and Hospice Care
Affinity Home Care
248-363-8650 www.affinityhomecareagency.com
All Seasons of Birmingham
111 Elm St., Birmingham 48009
844-315-6171 www.allseasonsbirmingham.com
Arcadia Home Care and Staffing
920 E. Maple, Birmingham 48009
248-594-4574 www.arcadiahomecare.com
Home Care
Arden Courts of Bingham Farms
(Alzheimer’s Assisted Living)
24005 W. 13 Mile Rd.
Bingham Farms 48025
644-8100 www.arden-courts.org/BinghamFarms
The Avalon of Bloomfield Township 100 W. Square Lake Road
Bloomfield Township 48302
282-4088 www.theavalonofbloomfieldtownship.com
Baldwin House 200 S. Chester Birmingham 48009 540-4555 www.baldwinhouseseniors.com
Mission Point Nursing and Physical Rehabilitation
18200 W. 13 Mile Road
Beverly Hills 48025 647-6500 www.missionpointhealthcare.com
Cedarbrook
41150 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills 48304 923-4299 www.cedarbrookofbloomfieldhills.com
Cranberry Park - West Bloomfield 2450 Haggerty Road West Bloomfield, 48323 (248) 329-0750 www.cranberrypark.net
Evergreen Health & Rehabilitation Center 19933 W. 13 Mile Rd. Southfield 48076 203-9000 www.optalishealthcare.com
Jewish Senior Life (248) 661-1836 (Administration) www.jslmi.org
Offers numerous services including residences
Residential Home Health and Hospice 5440 Corporate Dr., Ste. 400 Troy 48098 866-902-4000 (home) 866-902-5854 (hospice) www.residentialhealthcaregroup.com
Samaritas (senior living) 6257 Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills 48301 723-6275 • www.samaritas.org
SKLD Bloomfield Hills 2975 N. Adams Rd. Bloomfield Hills 48304 645-2900 • www.skldcare.com
St. Joseph Mercy Home Care and Hospice 34505 Twelve Mile, Ste. 100 Farmington Hills 48331 855-559-7178 www.trinityhealthathome.org
Sunrise of Bloomfield 2080 S. Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills 48302 939-5822 www.sunriseseniorliving.com
Sunrise of Bloomfield Hills 6790 Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills 48301 939-5818 •www.sunriseseniorliving.com
The Sheridan at Birmingham 2400 E. Lincoln, Birmingham 48009 (248) 940-2050 • www.seniorlifestyle.com
Woodward Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center 39312 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills 48304 644-5522 • www.optalishealthcare.com
Family Support Services
AA - Alcoholics AnonymousOakland County Hotline (248) 332-3521 www.aaoakland.org lists locations and time
Birmingham African American Family Network (BAAFN)
396-7394
Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition
1525 Covington Rd., Bloomfield Hills 48301
203-4615 • www.bbcoalition.org
Birmingham Bloomfield SCAMP
Through the Bloomfield Hills Recreation Department.
433-0885 • www.bloomfieldscamp.com
Five week summer camp, Mon. thru Thurs for children and young adults with disabilities ages 3-26 years old. Log on for specific registration requirements.
Birmingham Community Education
2436 W Lincoln, Ste. F102
Birmingham 48009
203-3800 • www.birmingham.augusoft.net
English as Second Language (ESL) classes and a wide variety of online learning courses including business, marketing, data analysis and graphic design are offered leading to certification.
Birmingham Youth Assistance
2436 W. Lincoln F102, Birmingham 48009
203-4300 www.birminghamyouthassistance.org
Bloomfield Youth Assistance (BYA)
4174 Dublin Rd., Bloomfield Hills 48302 341-5680 • www.bloomfield.org
Common Ground
(Youth and Family Crisis Agency)
1410 S. Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills 48302 24-hour hotline (800) 231-1127
Administration: 456-8150 www.commongroundhelps.org
Haven
(Shelter for domestic violence and abuse)
24-hour crisis line: 334-1274
Administration: 334-1284 www.haven-oakland.org
Oakland County Childrens Village
Division of Oakland County under the authority of Family Courts. 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac 48341 858-1151 • www.oakgov.com
Information Centers
Area Agency on Aging 1-B 29100 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 400 Southfield 48034 (800) 852-7795 • www.aaa1b.com
The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber 725 S. Adams, Suite 130 Birmingham 48009 644-1700 • www.bbcc.com
Birmingham Shopping District 151 Martin St., Birmingham 48009 530-1200 • www.allinbirmingham.com
Better Business Bureau
Serving Eastern Michigan 20300 W. 12 Mile, Ste. 202, Southfield 48076 223-9400 • www.bbb.org
Franklin Community Association P.O. Box 250046, Franklin 48025 626-2231 • www.franklin.mi.us
Michigan State University Extension (Community and Economic Development Programs) (248) 858-0880 www.oakgov.com
Oakland County Offices 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. Pontiac 48341 858-1000 • www.oakgov.com
For persons 65 years or age or older or anyone that can’t drive for either a physical or medical reason, a FREE State ID card is available through the Michigan Secretary of State (www.michigan.gov/sos) and must be accepted by law as a form of personal identification.
Driving for
Life: Michigan’s Guide for Aging Drivers and Their Families
Need information to cope with the driving challenges of older persons and help identifying when its time to put the keys to the car away? Check out this pamphlet published by the Michigan Secretary of State. www.michigan.gov/sos
Driver License, Auto Registration and License Plates, and State
Michigan Department Of State
Lansing 48918-0001
Information Center: (888) 767-6424
Website: www.michigan.gov/sos/
You must title and register all motor vehicles immediately upon purchase or moving to Michigan. Residents can secure new driver licenses and auto license plates through any Michigan Secretary of State branch office. State park permits can be purchased each year when updating your auto license plate registration.
If you are 18 or older you must meet certain requirements before a Michigan driver license can be issued (drivers under the age of 18 are issued graduated drivers licenses that have various restrictions).
1. You must have proof of identity, residency and social security number
2. Pass a vision test and meet physical and mental standards set by the Secretary of State’s office.
3. Pass a written and driving skills test if a new driver.
4. Pay the license fee. There is a charge and a chart of various fees online under “Online Services and Information.”
5. Complete a minimum of 30 days of practice driving on a temporary instruction permit (TIP).*
6. Pass a road skills test, which is administered by an independent testing agency approved by the Secretary of State.*
* A person with a valid out-of-state driver license may have the road skills test, knowledge test, and 30-day practice requirements waived. The Secretary of State will contact your previous home state to obtain your driver record, which then becomes part of your Michigan driver record. Four forms of ID are required, along with proof of no-fault auto insurance, before you can register your car.
LOCAL OFFICES OF THE MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE
• 1270 Pontiac Road, Pontiac 48340
• 25263 Telegraph Rd., Southfield 48034
• 1111 E. Long Lake Rd., Troy 48085
• 4297 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield 48323 well.
Libraries Pet Info and Critter Control
Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin Animal Control services for these communities are provided by Southfield Township. 18550 W. 13 Mile Rd., Beverly Hills 48025 • 540-3420
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill, Birmingham 48009
647-1700 • www.baldwinlib.org
Provides library services which includes online newpapers, games, music and book clubs for all ages for residents of the City of Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills, and Bingham Farms. Also provides reciprocal borrowing agreements with residents served by the Bloomfield Township Public Library and many other libraries in the Metro Detroit area. Open daily.
Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills 48302
642-5800 • www.btpl.org
Provides library services which include a computer lab, copy services, senior services covering a wide range of topics, and discounted tickets for various local venues for residents of Bloomfield Township. Residents of Southeast Michigan with library cards and whose home libraries are members of The Library Network are also welcomed.
Franklin Village Public Library
32455 Franklin Road, Franklin 48025
851-2254 • www.franklin.lib.mi.us
Has a core collection of reference materials, electronic audiobooks, movies, crafts, newspapers and music. Activity discounts and book groups.
Transportation
Amtrak Train and Bus Service
(800) 872-7245 • www.amtrak.com
Stations are located in Flint, Lapeer, Pontiac, Troy, Royal Oak, Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Detroit.
SMART (bus service)
(866) 962-5515 • www.smartbus.org
• Fixed route service is available on various main roads in Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, Bingham Farms, and Franklin.
• Connector curb-to-curb advanced reservation service operates in these five same communities. Call 866-962-5515 for more information.
• Community partnership programs are available for seniors and disabled adults. Paratransit services need advanced reservations and have certain requirements.
- Call NEXT Senior Services at 203-5270 if you reside in Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, or Franklin.
- Call Bloomfield Township Senior Services at 723-3500 if you live in the township or the city of Bloomfield Hills.
Transportation Serving Airport
Smart Bus Service Luxury Sedan and Taxi Service www.smartbus.org
Metro CARS (800) 456-1701
Metro CAB (734) 997-6500
Passports
State law requires all dogs 4 months and older must be licensed. Licenses can be purchased online with proof of an up to date rabies vaccination. Annual dog registration is required between January 1 and March 31. Cost is $5.00. On April 1 the fee is $10.00 except for pets of new residents and newborn dogs. Beverly Hills requires cats to be licensed. There is no charge but a current rabies certificate is required. Available online or at Township office. Birmingham Report strays to the Police Department at 530-1889.
Strays are housed for 5 days at Gasows Veterinary Hospital, call 644-7171.
All dogs and cats four months or older must be licensed. Licenses are available online or at the Clerk’s Office, Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Pet licenses are due in the month in which the rabies vaccination is given. Pet owners may get a one, two, or three year licenses. To get a three-year license the rabies vaccination must be valid for the entire three years. Log on to www.bhamgov.org, under pet regulations, for fee structure.
Bloomfield Hills
45 E. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills 48304 • 644-1402
A dog must be licensed at four months of age. A license must be purchased between December 15 and March 1 each year for $10.00. Need proof of rabies vaccination and residency. Contact treasurer.
Oakland County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg 42E, Pontiac 48341
858-1070 • www.oakgov.com/petadoption • Animal Control (248) 858-1090
Open weekdays by appointment. Dog licenses are available here, online or at the township clerks office. Log on to the website for the fee structure. Lost dogs and cats are kept at the shelter
Bloomfield Township Police Department
Has an animal welfare shelter for lost and found pets within the township. Call (248) 433-7757 direct or to report call (248) 433-7755.
Puppy, Dog Obedience, and Therapy Dog Preparation Classes are available through Birmingham Community Education during certain times of the year.
Log on to www.communityed.net for full course descriptions or call (248) 203-3800.
Dog Parks
Birmingham has a dog park for its canine residents at Lincoln Hills Golf Course. A key fob is required and may be purchased at the Birmingham Ice Arena on E. Lincoln. (248) 530-1642 • www.bhamgov.org.
Oakland County Parks have acres of fenced park areas for dogs at Lyon, Orion, and Red Oak Parks. Log on to www.oakgov.com.
Airports/ Airlines
The Clerks office in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, and Bloomfield Township can facilitate applications and offer photo services. The Post Offices in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, and Bloomfield Township offer full services. For more information, log on to: travel.state.gov or call (877) 487-2778. Life or death emergency travel (202) 647-4000. Expedited service is available at the Detroit Passport Agency 211 W. Fort Street, Detroit, (877) 487-2778.
Bishop International Airport (FNT) G-3425 W. Bristol Rd, Flint (810) 235-6560 • www.bishopairport.org
Conveniently located off I-75 and I-69
Flint Bishop Airline Guide
AIRLINE RESERVATIONS WEBSITE
Allegiant (702) 505-8888 www.allegiant.com
American (800) 433-7300 www.aa.com
United (800) 864-8331 www.united.com
Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
General Number: (734) AIRPORT 24 Hour Parking Line (800) 642-1978 • www.metroairport.com
Oakland County International Airport (248) 666-3900 • www.oakgov.com
Located in Waterford; offers charter flights, aircraftsales and flight training.
