Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors

Since 1989, Neighborhood House has been supporting families in the Farmington and Farmington Hills area with rent and utility assistance, access to its food pantry, and referrals to other local resources. The nonprofit is an affiliate of the Farmingt… Read More
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Always the Optimist

Always the Optimist

The first official Optimist Club was founded in 1911 with a commitment to optimism and supporting the needs of their neighbors, especially the youth in the community. Today, Optimist International is made up of 2,500 local clubs throughout the United… Read More
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Best Wishes

Best Wishes

Make-A-Wish got its start after a little boy in Phoenix who was battling leukemia wanted to be a police officer, and the community came together to make his wish come true. The Make-A-Wish Michigan chapter would eventually follow, and in 1987, four f… Read More
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A Farmington Favorite

A Farmington Favorite

If it’s summertime, then it’s time for the Greater Farmington Founders Festival! Celebrating its 59th year, the annual event kicks off tonight and runs through Saturday. Tonight starts with a soft opening including a beer tent and food trucks. Li… Read More
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Taking a Bow

Taking a Bow

One of the area’s most iconic buildings sits at the heart of Farmington Hills. Once a working dairy farm, The Barn is now home to a state-of-the-art theater, and the volunteers of the Farmington Players bring to the stage some of the best comedies,… Read More
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Garden Variety

Garden Variety

More than 40 years ago, Friends for the Development of Greenmead was established to raise funds for the maintenance, upkeep, and renovations of the remarkable structures of Greenmead, Livonia’s exquisite historical village and cultural center. Rece… Read More
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Bunkers & Bogeys

Bunkers & Bogeys

Each year, the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its “Bunkers & Bogeys” golf outing! The event takes place on the beautiful greens of the Farmington Hills Golf Club, allowing attendees a fun day for networking and reco… Read More
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A Part of the Art

A Part of the Art

Next month, Art on the Grand returns for its 14th year in downtown Farmington! During the first weekend in June, Grand River Avenue will be overflowing with beautiful art. Fine artists from all over the country will showcase a variety of items that w… Read More
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At the YMCA

At the YMCA

The first YMCA originated in Industrial Revolution-era London. George Williams, a farmer-turned-department store worker, and his friends came together to create a supportive community for other young men seeking to escape from the hazards of the stre… Read More
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Step Up

Step Up

After the ravages of World War II, farmers across the Midwest donated food and seed crops to help support communities facing hunger in Europe and Asia. This would be the beginning of the Christian Rural Overseas Program, or CROP. It is believed that… Read More
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