Ferndale to conduct public interviews with city manager candidates
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale will be hosting public interviews Feb. 6 with the finalists for its open city manager position.
Ferndale has been undergoing a search for a new city manager since Joe Gacioch left in December for the same role in Royal Oak. After completing its search process, the city has decided on three finalists.
The three finalists are Vester Davis Jr., former city manager of Springfield; James Krizan, the interim city manager and assistant city manager in Ferndale; and Colleen O’Toole, the former city manager of Saline.
Mayor Raylon Leaks-May said a big positive for her is that all three candidates have city manager experience, which is something that not every applicant for this position had.
“All of them have appeared to have researched
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FERNDALE SETS MILLAGE RESTORATION PROPOSAL FOR MAY ELECTION
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale officially has put forth a millage restoration proposal for residents to consider in May.
The Ferndale City Council approved at its Jan. 27 meet-
ing the ballot language for the restoration of its operating millage, with the council deciding to set a proposal of 5.445 mills, which was the same millage restoration voters approved in 2015. This proposal will be on the May 6 election ballot.
The official ballot language reads, “This proposal will restore a portion of the City’s operating millage which has been
Ferndale interim City Manager James Krizan reviews the options for a restoration operating millage at the Jan. 27 City Council meeting.
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Berkley Days organizers not sure what will become of event
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — It’s been several months since the city of Berkley effectively decided to ban carnivals, bringing an end to the current iteration of Berkley Days.
In September, the Berkley City Council passed a resolution to ban carnivals from taking place in town. This came after two consecutive years of fights that had broken out at Berkley Days.
Berkley Days previously hosted a multiday carnival in May with thousands of residents and visitors flocking to attend it. Now, the organizers aren’t sure what will become of the event.
“We have not figured out what we’re doing yet,” Berkley Days Committee Chair Denise Downen said. “We’re still talking and kind of working through what we are/are not going to be doing.”
Downen stated they might partner with other organizations to put on the event, but nothing has officially been decided on what will take place.
“If we decide to hold an event that requires city assistance, then we’ll have to present it to (City Council) and get their approval,” she said. “If we do something independently, like, say we partner with the American Legion and it’s on their property or in their building, then we don’t need city approval. So it’s really all going to depend on what we decide to do.”
Downen said it’s been difficult for the committee to determine what this event will be, but she did state that she doesn’t see it being called “Berkley Days.”
See BERKLEY DAYS on page 11A
FERNDALE RESTAURANT PUBLIC HOUSE TO CLOSE AFTER 12 YEARS
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — After more than a decade in operation, the owners of Public House have announced the restaurant will be closing.
Public House, 241 W. Nine Mile Road, has been open in downtown Ferndale since 2013, but it will shut down for good later this month.
According to Brian Kramer, CEO of Hometown Restaurant Group, which owns a number of Ferndale
restaurants including One-Eyed Betty’s and Pop’s for Italian, the decision to close Public House was a “difficult” and “heartbreaking decision.“
“The restaurant business is very difficult right now,” Kramer said in a prepared statement. “In my 30plus years in the restaurant business, I’ve never experienced a tougher economy than what we are experiencing today. Add to this the high food costs, high labor costs, intense competition, the need for constant quality control, tight profit margins and endless hours of work
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Public House in downtown Ferndale announced it will be closing Feb. 9 after 12 years. It will be replaced by Sidecar Slider Bar.
See PUBLIC HOUSE on page 11A
NEWS & NOTES
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Tuzinsky
RETIRED BERKLEY LIEUTENANT PASSES AWAY
BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department announced that retired Lt. Michael Tuzinsky died on Jan. 26.
Tuzinsky, 73, started with the Berkley Public Safety Department in 1979. In 1991, he became a lieutenant and served in that role until his retirement in 2002.
“Throughout his career, Lt. Tuzinsky was known for his wisdom, humor, and steadfast dedication,” the department stated in a social media post. “Fondly remembered for his witty quotes, infectious laughter, and unique charm — including his habit of smuggling his beloved miniature pinschers under his shirt — he was a true advocate for animals and a compassionate soul to many.
“Lt. Tuzinsky was a respected officer who earned the prestigious Medal of Honor during his career,” the department continued. “He was also admired for his mentorship, offering a grandfatherly guidance to younger officers, fostering their growth both personally and professionally.”
Comedy night
BERKLEY — The Berkley American Legion Post 374 will be hosting a night of comedy.The post will be hosting a free comedy night presented by PP and Jokes at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at its building located at 2079 12 Mile Road.The show will include Kevin Johnson, Michael Cesaro, Scott Sviland, Peggy Beattie and Paula Messner. For more information, contact the Legion at (248) 542-7668.
MASTER PLAN REVIEW
PLEASANT RIDGE — The city of Pleasant Ridge is asking residents to review drafts of its master plan and parks and recreation plan to gather feedback. Residents of Pleasant Ridge can review the first drafts of the plans at pleasantridgeplans.com. Feedback can be sent through that website, by emailing Jane Dixon at jdixon@mcka.com or in person at a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at City Hall, 23925 Woodward Ave.
“The Recreation and Planning Commissions will review the respective plans and consider them for approval at the above mentioned meetings or future meetings,” the city stated. “Once each plan is approved, they will be sent to the CIty Commission for concurrent approval.”
FERNDALE CONSOLIDATES VOTING PRECINCTS
FERNDALE — Ferndale has consolidated its voting precincts, moving from nine to now six precincts in the city.
Precinct 1 will be at Renaissance Vineyard Church, 1841 Pinecrest Drive; Precincts 2 and 3 will be at Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Drive; Precinct 4 will be at University High School, 2521 Bermuda St.; Precinct 5 will be at the Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road; and Precinct 6 will be at the Ferndale Free Methodist Church, 1950 Woodward Heights.
“For most voters, the polling location has not changed,” the city stated in a news release. “Only voters who reside in the now former Precinct 8, north of E. Nine Mile Road, will see a change to their polling location.”
The city also stated that, once the Michigan Bureau of Elections changes the voter registration database, “the City Clerk’s Office will distribute and mail new voter ID cards to all impacted voters.”
For more information, visit ferndalemi.gov/ news/new-voting-precincts-2025.
WINTERFEST IN BERKLEY
...the one on the freeway...
ABOVE: Berkley held its annual WinterFest event on Feb. 1 outside the Community Center, which featured ice sculptures, bounce houses and, as seen here, a cake walk game.
TOP: A group of kids at Berkley WinterFest play a fishing game.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
Proposal
reduced by application of the Headlee Amendment and revenues collected from the millage would be used for general operating purposes.
“Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the City of Ferndale, County of Oakland, Michigan, be increased by 5.4452 mills ($5.44 per $1,000 of the taxable value) for a period of ten (10) years, from 2026 to 2035, as new additional millage in excess of the limitation imposed by Michigan Compiled Laws section 211.34d, to provide funds for general operating purposes? It is estimated that 5.4452 mills would raise approximately $5,398,746.73 when first levied in 2026,” the proposal continues.
The current Headlee override will expire Dec. 31. The city previously went to the voters in November to reset the millage to 20 mills to fund not only its general operating millage, but also to be used for public safety and recreation purposes.
Voters rejected that proposal, voicing their opposition to the amount of the millage and how there was no term limit on the override. The new millage proposal set forth would expire after 10 years and bring the rate back to 16.3 mills.
“We wouldn’t be able to levy a new millage for tax year 2025,” interim City Manager James Krizan told the Woodward Talk. “So this July, we would still levy about 15.4
mills. And then the first year of the new millage, because of rollbacks, we’d be looking at about 16.3 … assuming that the economic conditions continue the way they’ve been and assuming we see a rollback of about 2%. … Once it gets adopted, we won’t be able to levy it the first year and we end up getting rolled back by the Headlee amendment.”
Mayor Raylon Leaks-May told the Talk that she thought going with the 5.445 mills gives the city the best chance to maintain the services it currently provides, though she admits that some concessions are going to have to be made.
“I love our city services and when I go out to other communities, I witness that they don’t have the services that we do, and I don’t want that to be jeopardized,” she said. “I know that with the last ballot initiative, it didn’t pass — astronomically — and I think that what the community said is that they wanted us to come up with something better. I think this is. I think it will provide us with the services that we need, and for the 10 years.
“I specifically went with the 10 years because I think that that will give us time to maybe levy certain mills each year to kind of help that stretch,” Leaks-May continued. “It’s less than what we’ve had before, but I feel like this is the way to go and hopefully when we have our May election, the community will think the same.”
Leaks-May also said the council could choose in the future to not use the entire amount of the millage each year.
“I think what kind of got us over the hump on Monday’s council meeting to get everyone at a consensus was that option to, maybe we’ll come up with the resolution at
some point, to decide maybe we use 4.7 for the first year, and then maybe we’ll go and kind of balance it out over the course of 10 years,” Leaks-May said.
The week prior to the council meeting, the city held a meeting Jan. 21 where the public was invited to share final thoughts and the council could discuss its final Headlee override options.
Jim McLuckie, a 17-year resident of Ferndale, shared his feelings that he’s seen the city grow over his time in the city with improvements such as better infrastructure, new sidewalks, additional bike lanes, improved parks, a new lower elementary school and new parking structure, and he doesn’t want a lack of funding to reverse any progress that’s been made.
“All this is possible because we’ve chosen to invest in the city,” he said. “It’s been a positive feedback loop and Ferndale is thriving with more growth on the way. Some people don’t see it that way. Some people think all this or some of this is unnecessary waste and mismanagement by the people who run the city, and they want to punish and defund the city over their negative perception. At the bare minimum, I’m interested in renewing the current override to continue supporting and investing in the city. I’m not interested in defunding the city and kicking off into a negative feedback loop of disinvestment. I think that’s shortsighted and malicious and I do not want to go down that path.”
For more information on Ferndale’s proposal, visit ferndalemi.gov.
Manager
from page 1A
Ferndale and our demographics, kind of the vibe that we have here in this community, and all of them seem to be committed to taking on the challenges that we have regarding our budget, all of them seem to be committed to being more engaged with the community and allowing for … more opportunities for the community to be involved in the process,” she said. “Like we had our finance task force, where it was community driven. Those are the things that stood out to me, because that’s kind of what I championed. I really want to see more community involvement.”
The public will get to meet the candidates on Thursday, Feb. 6. From 5 to 5:45 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 300 E. Nine Mile Road, the community can meet the three and provide feedback. At 6 p.m., the council will conduct a meeting where it will interview the candidates to hear their respective visions for Ferndale.
According to information gathered from surveys of Ferndale residents, the com-
munity is looking for a city manager to focus on fiscal responsibility and budget management; help modernize city buildings, address aging infrastructure and implement long-term maintenance plans; have effective leadership to support employees and foster collaboration; strengthen trust in the community with open communication, transparent decision-making and resident involvement; and they want a candidate who will lead growth in Ferndale that also preserves community character, supports housing affordability and ensures sustainability.
The position of city manager also will work closely with the Downtown Development Authority to help grow and sustain downtown Ferndale.
Executive Director Jennie Beeker said Ferndale has a good approach to hiring and finding someone who fits the position as far as qualifications and the cultural mindset of the city, along with upholding the value that the city places in four I’s: integrity, inclusiveness, inspiration and innovation.
Beeker also stated that communication between the authority and the new city manager is very important.
“We work very closely with the city,”
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she said. “Our strategies have to complement each other. They should be aligned. … We’re really fortunate in Ferndale that we have such a good relationship with the city that it feels very, very close. And so we are normally 100% right on top of each other as far as alignment and I think that something like that, it’s important that we keep
that close communication so that we as the downtown know what the city has that could affect us and the city knows what we as the downtown could do to affect them, but I think it’s really positive in Ferndale how well we work together like that.”
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
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Police apprehend suspect who allegedly crashed fleeing vehicle into Berkley home
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — A vehicle pursuit in Berkley ended with an SUV crashing into a home.
According to the Berkley Public Safety Department, officers attempted to pull over a white Dodge Journey at approximately 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, near Edwards Avenue and Greenfield Road, as the driver had an outstanding warrant and was operating a vehicle without insurance.
Police stated in a social media post that the driver, a 31-yearold Southfield resident, later identified as Brian Frederick Martin, refused to stop and fled through the cities of Oak Park and Huntington Woods before returning to Berkley. At this point, Martin reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a Berkley home. He allegedly attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by the Public Safety Department near the site of the crash.
“Upon further investigation, the suspect was found to be in possession of cocaine and psilocybin mushrooms,” the Public Safety Department stated. “The individual also showed signs of operating under the influence of narcotics.”
The department confirmed that there were no injuries and the department was “committed to assisting the residents whose home was damaged during the pursuit and ensuring they receive the necessary support.”
“The Berkley Police Department is proud of the swift and professional actions of our officers, whose dedication ensures the safety of our community,” the department stated. “We remind residents that incidents like these highlight the importance of the collaborative efforts between law enforcement and the public. We encourage everyone to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity, knowing that the men and women of Berkley Public Safety are here to protect and serve.”
Martin was arraigned in the 44th District Court on Friday, Jan. 24, on charges of third-degree fleeing and eluding; possession of a controlled substance less than 25 grams; and resisting/ obstructing a police officer. He was given a $25,000 cash or surety bond. Berkley police confirmed he currently is under house arrest with a GPS tether.
His next scheduled court appearance is a probable cause conference set for Friday, Feb. 7.
CRIME WATCH
Damaged garbage can
BERKLEY — A 66-year-old Berkley woman reported damage to her property at 5:26 p.m. Jan. 16 in the 2600 block of Cummings Avenue, in the area of Catalpa Drive and Greenfield Road.
The police report states that the woman told police that a blue pickup truck had rammed into her garbage cans.
Ring camera footage shown to public safety officers showed the truck with a red snowplow striking her garbage cans, with one of them damaged in the process.
Larceny from truck
BERKLEY — A 49-year-old Berkley man reported to police that items were taken from his vehicle between 1 and 7 a.m. Jan. 8 in the 4000 block of Thomas Avenue, in the area of Morrison Avenue and Greenfield Road.
According to the report, the man came into the Public Safety Department to state that someone had entered his unlocked pickup truck. The man said the center console of the truck was open and the plastic tray inside was missing
The tray contained some coins and an identification card. The man was directed to contact the Michigan Secretary of State and credit bureaus to inform them that his Social Security number might be compromised.
— Mike Koury
Photos provided by the Berkley Public Safety Department
A Southfield resident was arrested after allegedly attempting to flee from police. The resulting pursuit ended with the suspect’s vehicle crashing into a Berkley home.
Martin
ABOVE: During the Ferndale Parks and Recreation Department’s Little Princess Dance on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Ferndale High School, DJ Mysterious leads attendees through a game of “Simon Says.”
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
ABOVE: Princesses and their dads enjoy a dance together at the Little Princess Dance.
RIGHT: Josie Swistock, 4, rests her head on her dad, Mark Swistock, of Ferndale.
Berkley Days
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“I know that there was comments at that last meeting when they banned the carnivals that some of the City Council members were like, you know, we’d love to see how you reimagine Berkley Days. And quite honestly, none of us see an event called Berkley Days that’s going to take place,” she said. “I feel like, without the carnival, it’s going to lose the attendance, even from our residents. So anything we do moving forward is going to be presented by the Berkley Days Association, but it’ll be a completely different event.”
Council member Clarence Black was the lone person from council who voted no on the resolution. Black felt that, as an active member of the Army Reserve, the fighter in him didn’t want to see the actions of others push out the carnival.
Public House
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— we just agreed the time was right to close the restaurant, take a step back, focus on our other restaurant operations and give someone else a chance to re-concept the location.”
Kramer could not be reached for further comment on the decision to close Public House.
Public House served American pub food and craft cocktails. It at one point closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but reopened in 2021. The restaurant will have limited hours over the next several weeks. For more information on the hours, visit facebook.com/publichouseferndale.
The space currently occupied by Public House won’t be vacant for long, as the building will be handed over to Sidecar Slider Bar on Feb. 15. Sidecar Slider Bar will be remodeling the space before opening.
Sidecar Slider Bar, known for its gourmet sliders and craft beers, originated in Birmingham and now has locations in seven Michigan cities.
Kramer said the Sidecar will “fit well with the current mix of offerings in the city’s core.”
“Sidecar is locally-owned and operated, and will be a great addition to our Ferndale community,” he stated.
Though Black said this might make him naive, he expressed that part of the challenge as a council member and leader in the city was that they should try to figure out a way to get something done.
With a carnival not taking place, Black stated his belief that the committee will be able to come up with an event the city can enjoy.
“We just executed WinterFest. It was amazing. There wasn’t any problems. It was a great turnout,” he said. “I was there with my wife and I saw people having a great time. So I think that’s what’s great about our community. We do these things and I think when people see that spirit, they want to be a part of it. I trust our Berkley Days committee to come up with something that is in keeping with who we are and the things that we like to do and celebrate just like they always do.”
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
Downtown Ferndale has had a number of restaurants close during the past year, with The Emory and Scout Vester shutting down more recently.
Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Jennie Beeker said the closures are something cities are seeing across the board as many are struggling with inflation in operating costs.
Beeker hopes residents keep these businesses in mind and show up to support them during this time.
“It’s a real privilege for us to have such amazing businesses in Ferndale, to have these great spots to go and visit, and it’s important that we remember to show them our love with our dollars sometimes,” she said.
“I know that that’s a difficult thing to ask for people,” Beeker continued. “If you are on a budget and you’ve got to make cuts somewhere, just please remember that if you’re able to celebrate and to the extent that you’re able to support local businesses like this, it makes a huge difference for them, for their staff, and for the downtown vibe because … we want to keep that reputation that downtown Ferndale has for a place you can go and enjoy yourself and meet up with friends, family, colleagues, whatever you need to do, that we’ve got spaces that support that.”
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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FEB. 8
Hearts and Flowers Craft Show: Special event featuring handmade gifts and baked goods part of regularly scheduled farmers market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, (248) 246-3276, romi. gov/1533/farmers-market
FEB. 11
‘Beyond Shrek!: The Cartoons, Kid Books, and Crazy Career of William Steig’: Presented by University of Michigan-Dearborn professor Bill DeGenaro, 6:30 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, register at berkleymich.org/libraryevents
FEB. 23
Think Spring Expo: Presented by Ferndale Garden Club,find tables from local gardeners and organizations, also seeds, 1-3 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, ferndalepubliclibrary. org/garden
FEB. 26
Jazz concert: Performance by RJ Spangler Band featuring James O’Donnell, 6:30 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, register at berkleymich.org/libraryevents
ONGOING
Art exhibits: “Transitions” features works by Birmingham Society of Women Painters, on display 1-5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through February, Woods Gallery inside Huntington Woods Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.org
• “Hues & Horizons” includes works by Ferndalebased artist Loralee Grace, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays and noon-5 p.m. weekends until Feb. 22, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org/ art
• See popular “The Body Eclectic ‘25” on display from 1-5 p.m. Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and noon-9 p.m. Fridays until Feb. 28, receptions from 2-4:30 p.m. Feb. 9 and 23, Lawrence
Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. (Suite A) in Ferndale, (248) 544-0394, lawrencestreetgallery.com
Ferndale Community Concert Band: Open rehearsals 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, group has openings for clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, bassoon and percussion players, Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Drive, concerts scheduled for 3 p.m. March 30 at Orchestra Hall (3711 Woodward Ave. in Detroit), and 3 p.m. May 4 and June 2 (Ferndale High), fcconcertband.org
Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month (fellowship at 5:30 p.m.), NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club
Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 506-7389
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
• 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
Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, (248) 246-3276, more on Facebook
Ice skating: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays, 3-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 1-10 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.11 p.m. Saturdays until Feb. 17, The Rink at Royal Oak in Centennial Commons, 221 E. Third St., (248) 5417550, info@winterblast.com, therinkatroyaloak.com
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.
‘Golden Foxes’: Comedic play about queer men who save friend from homophobic assisted living facility, 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays March 7-24, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com
‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’: Show about bridesmaids avoiding wedding and their discovery of common interests, 8 p.m. Feb. 7-8, St. Dunstan’s Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, (844) 386-7826, stdunstanstheatre.com
‘Knock the Ball Loose’: Show about empty nest couple holding big secrets, presented by Rosedale Community Players, 8 p.m. Feb. 7 and 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 8, Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, (313) 532-4010, rcptickets@gmail.com, rosedalecommunityplayers.com
‘Dogfight’: Musical about memorable night out before four men deploy to Vietnam, presented by Stagecrafters 2nd Stage, 2 p.m. Feb. 9 (Feb. 7-8 sold out), 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-15 and 2 p.m. Feb. 16, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak, (248) 541-6430, stagecrafters.org
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Virtual workshops hosted by AgeWays, learn to communicate with family and healthcare providers, reduce stress, guilt, anger and depression, and make difficult decisions, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 18, free but donations accepted, register at wellnessprograms@ageways.org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops or (833) 262-2200
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd.net/chapterevents/527
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20. Shade of beige
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21. Quantities on doctors’ prescriptions
22. Not amateur
23. *Letters to Juliet destination
26. Come to fnal conclusion
30. *Ultimate Valentine’s vow?
31. Purchaser
34. Zelensky’s capital
35. Move a plant
37. High-____, as in an image
38. Tubular pasta
39. Not Visa or MC
40. *Moving Valentine’s Day date option
42. “Annie get your ____”
43. a.k.a. ladybird
45. Maximum
47. “Rub A Dub Dub” vessel
48. Suburb of Dallas
50. Skunk’s defense
52. *Sweet Valentine’s gesture
56. Long stories
57. Rhythmic way of talking
58. Yours and mine
59. Send, as payment
60. The E of B.P.O.E.
61. A bit of water
62. Biblical paradise
63. Elfn
64. Sign of boredom
DOWN
1. Doe’s mate
2. One of Three Bears
3. Cain’s brother
4. Prom night garb
5. Bird of prey’s nest
6. *Make them in advance of Valentine’s Day
7. “Or ____?”
8. *”Cupid” singer (2 words)
9. Russia’s Terrible one, e.g.
10. Pearl Harbor island
11. Between Fla. and Miss.
13. Ship’s foating wreckage
14. Afrikaners’ ancestors
19. Group of nine singers
22. For each
23. All over the internet
24. Possible allergic reaction
25. Lassoed
26. *Baby’s breath’s partner
27. Texting vocabulary, e.g.
28. *Cupid’s mom
29. Black tie ____
32. Snob
33. Gymnast’s goal
36. *a.k.a. “love hormone”
38. Deck alternative
40. Chicago baseballer
41. Defrauds
44. Explosion
46. Pleasing notes succession
48. At the same time
49. Too much egg middle
50. Newspaper piece
51. Five and ____
52. Staff leader
53. Heavenly glow
54. Think, archaically speaking
55. Sport spectator’s TV acronym
56. Before, old English
