News & Notes - 4/26/23 Farmington Press

Hawk Makerspace earns award
FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Hawk Makerspace earned the 2022-23 Facility Design Award from the Michigan Recreation and Park Association, according to a press release from the city.

Located inside the city’s Community Center, the makerspace offers access to equipment, such as woodshop tools or technology, and a place for people to work on projects.

Designated woodshop and craft lab hours are available to the public.

For beginners, hobbyists and entrepreneurs, an open studio passholder program is also available.

“Throughout the construction and development of the project, Bosch was a key supporter of the Hawk Makerspace, which was made possible through a grant from the Bosch Community Fund,” the release states.

 

Hazardous materials drop-off day scheduled at OCC
FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills, in cooperation with the Resource, Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County, is scheduled to hold a household hazardous materials drop-off day to help residents safely dispose of household chemicals and other items that can harm the environment, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills.

The event is set to take place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, in Parking Lot #8 at the Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus, located at 27055 Orchard Lake Road.

Residents of Recycling Authority member communities, including Farmington Hills, Farmington, Milford village and township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake, and Wixom, are eligible to attend with a driver’s license or other proof of residency.

“Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles to comply with safety and health protocols,” the release states. Items should be placed in a sturdy box on the floor or in the trunk. All containers must be labeled and cannot hold more than 5 gallons or weigh more than 50 pounds. Document shredding is available, with a 100-pound or three-box limit per household.

Simple Recycling will not be on-site for household item recycling, according to the release.

For more information, visit the Recycling Authority website at rrrasoc.org or call (248) 208-2270.

 

Farmington High raises money for charity
FARMINGTON — Farmington High School held its annual Charity Week March 13-17.

This year, the school raised funds for Operation Common Good.

Farmington High School raised $12,230, which was double its total fundraising goal, according to a press release.

The school raised funds through events held at the school, raffles, sponsorships and donations.

Charity Week was put on by the Student Council, which held various Charity Week events to help raise money.

A popular Charity Week event included the coin stall, where students could bring in coins or purchase them throughout the day to “stall” the start of class.

That effort raised $3,141. Other events included a movie day that raised $1,875 and an Exile Island event that raised $1,947.

Operation Common Good was started by students and staff at Warner Middle School in 2004, when students noticed the needs of their peers. Operation Common Good has provided assistance to Farmington Public Schools’ families to help with school supplies, field trips and pay-to-participate fees as well as rent and utility assistance, the release states.

 

Plant and seed swap scheduled at Heritage Park
FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Beautification Commission is inviting community members to its annual Plant and Seed Swap.

The event is scheduled to be held rain or shine 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Heritage Park Visitor’s Center parking lot, which is located at 24915 Farmington Road.

For nearly 20 years, both amateur and Master Gardeners have attended the annual plant swap, bringing plants from their own gardens and trading them for new and sometimes exotic species, according to a press release.

“Gardening enthusiasts should come prepared, bright and early, with gloves, wagons, pots, plants and seeds to trade,” the release states. “Members from the Farmington Hills Beautification Commission and the Farmington Garden Club will be on hand to answer questions and interact with those who have a similar interest in beautifying the community.”

For more information, call Community Development Coordinator Tracey Emmanuel at (248) 871-2545 or visit fhgov.com.

 

Farmington Players set to present ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’
FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Players Club is scheduled to present “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” April 28-May 20.

The Tony Award-winning  musical comedy follows Monty Navarro, who discovers he’s eighth in line for an earldom in the wealthy D’Ysquith family of 20th century London.

“Monty soon hatches a scheme to bump off every unsuspecting relative in his path, so he can earn his spot as head of the clan,” according to a press release.

Face masks are recommended but not currently required at the Farmington Players Barn Theatre, the release states.

Tickets cost $27 for adults and $25 for seniors and students.

Reserved seats are available at both www.farmingtonplayers.org and the box office, at (248) 553-2955. Emails can be sent to boxof fice@farmingtonplayers.org. The Farmington Players Barn Theater is located at 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills.