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Beverly Hills continues pursuit of village connectivity

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BEVERLY HILLS — Sidewalks continue to be a priority to the village of Beverly Hills, as a process is in place to implement grant money to improve connectivity throughout the village.

The village recently updated the anticipated schedule for the Michigan Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), one of the grants that will be used to fund sidewalks.

Anticipated schedule

The current schedule is as such: on March 31, archeologists plan to begin site work along 13 Mile and Evergreen roads.

Final easement documents are anticipated to be completed by April 1. Final National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) clearance will

See CONNECTIVITY on page 8A

New tool aims to increase financial transparency in Bloomfield Township

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Residents now have access to a new online portal that allows them to take a closer look into Bloomfield Township’s finances.

Township Finance Director Jason Theis said the Open Finance portal — found in the finance section on the townships’ website — allows residents to learn how their tax dollars are being managed and get a transparent look at the township’s finances.

“It’s been years in the making,” he said.

“This specific (software) I found late last summer and it’s been a process getting that up and running, but it’s now live.”

Updated on a weekly basis, the Open Finance portal includes information on revenues, expenditures and vendor payments. It allows users to navigate through financial

data, tables, charts and graphs, and includes data from prior fiscal years, for comparison. The portal includes a financial summary in a few different categories, including revenue budget, expenditure budget, vendor spend and payroll spend.

See TRANSPARENCY on page 10A

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

The Michigan Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant is one of the grants that is helping fund sidewalks in the village of Beverly Hills.

Groves opens renovated sensory room

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — Students at Wylie E. Groves High School now have access to the newly-renovated sensory room, known as the “Recharging Room.”

The development of this renovated sensory room has been a two-year process. Prior to this renovation, specialized instruction department chair Sharon Rivera said a sensory room at the school was in its “ fledgling stage.”

It previously included an initial offering of high-quality items that were available to students. However, the room was shared, not painted and inconvenient for students.

The new space is located in an old computer lab. This large space has entrances on both sides and is centrally located behind the media center.

“It is close enough to be convenient, but far enough away that it’s also still dis-

See SENSORY ROOM on page 21A

Middle school students participate in annual ‘Birbery’ at local library

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — Once again, Birmingham middle school students will participate in the “Birbery,” Birmingham’s take on the Newbery award. This annual reading challenge has been a Birmingham tradition since 2011 and encourages students to read in a fun and engaging way.

Students who are in sixth-eighth grade at Birmingham Public Schools’ middle schools — Birmingham Covington School, Berkshire Middle School and Derby Middle School — come together to determine their favorite books during the Birbery.

Each year, library staff chooses 10 books that they think would be enjoyed by students and include a range of characters and genres. Once the books are chosen and announced to the public, eligible children have months to read the books.

At each school, librarians quiz students on the books. The students with the highest scores are invited to a luncheon at the Baldwin Public Library — where they are transported via a limousine — to talk about the books with other Birmingham students and vote on their favorites. Five students from each school are chosen to join the luncheon.

This year, the Birbery began on Jan. 27, when the books were announced. The luncheon at the library will take place on May 16.

The books for this year’s Birbery include, “The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman” by Gennifer Choldenko, “The Enigma Girls” by Candace Fleming, “First State of Being” by Erin Entrada Kelly, “Faker” by Gordon Korman, “Medusa” (Myth of Monsters #1) by Katherine

See BIRBERY on page 6A

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ABOVE LEFT: The lighting in the newly-renovated sensory room at Wylie E. Groves High School was an intentional decision to make the space more calming. ABOVE RIGHT: The sensory room at Wylie E. Groves High School has an active side to it for students to let out anger and frustration.

Local theater puts on an emotional production of ‘Steel Magnolias’

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — Watch friends interact at Truvy’s Beauty Spot, where camaraderie, challenges and comfort are shared in a small Louisiana town. Birmingham Village Players’ production of “Steel Magnolias” was set to open March 14 and run until March 30.

“Steel Magnolias,” later adapted into a movie in 1989, is about a close-knit group of southern women. Themes of family love and loss are prominent throughout the show, which is both emotional and humorous.

A major part of the plot is Shelby’s battle with diabetes. Bridget Hillyer of Grosse Pointe Park, who plays Shelby in the Birmingham Village Players’ production, shared that this role hits close to home due to someone close to her who died from complications of childhood Type 1 diabetes.

In a way, this connection makes the role easier for her to play because she understands why certain things are happening. However, it also makes it harder to play because it makes her sad to remember the struggle that someone close to her went through.

Hillyer said that one of her favorite parts of being a part of the production is the camaraderie. She said there is a sense of equality across the cast members, as everyone seems to be invested in the spirit of friendship, both in the show and in

real life.

“We’re able to really build friendships and feel that we all have an equal stake in the success of the show,” Hillyer said.

Ferndale’s Leah Louis-Ferdinand plays Annelle, the brand-new beauty shop assistant.

“I feel Annelle is somebody that everybody can identify with because of how diverse she is, in terms of what she

goes through,” Louis-Ferdinand said.

As the show progresses, the audience learns the struggles experienced by this character who initially seemed “quiet and awkward,” Louis-Ferdinand said.

Through the women at the salon, Annelle changes and develops as she is embraced by them in each stage of her life.

“I thought that was really beautiful, to see a character who changes so much, but who changes because of the love, affection and community of those around her,” LouisFerdinand said.

Louis-Ferdinand said there have been multiple times during preparation for the show where she has not felt like she was acting during a scene because the emotions come out so freely.

According to Louis-Ferdinand, acting in a show with prominent themes of both comedy and tragedy comes with it a sort of “whiplash,” as characters shift from crying to laughing.

“It’s so funny, and the humor really holds up over time,” Louis-Ferdinand said.

“Steel Magnolias” was set to open March 14 and run until March 30, with Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees beginning at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, call the box office at (248) 644-207 or visit birminghamvillageplayers.com.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

Birmingham Village Players’ ensemble cast of “Steel Magnolias.” Photo provided by Joseph Lease Photography, Mary Magyari

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Marsh, “The Sherlock Society” by James Ponti, “The Last Dragon on Mars” by Scott Reintgen, “The Bletchley Riddle,” by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin, “Deep Water” by Jamie Sumner, and “A Royal Conundrum” (The Misfits #1) by Lisa Yee.

The Newbery is a prestigious award for children’s literature, given by the American Library Association. “The First State of Being” is The 2025 Newbery Medal winner.

“This is the first year that the winning Newberry title is included in the list of the 10 books that the kids are reading this year,” said Rebekah Craft, the library director at Baldwin Public Library. “Usually, kids are not swayed by the Newberry title, and they always vote for whatever one that is of interest to them. So, it’s always fun to see what they pick and like the best.”

All of the books chosen for the Birbery were published in 2024 and are by a United States citizen or resident. They were also deemed appropriate for middle-schoolers and span a variety of reading levels.

“We try to pull one from different areas, and we try to make sure that we’ve really got a large variety,” Stephanie Klimmek, head of youth services at the Baldwin Public Library, said. “We also are trying to make sure that they’re going to be books that the kids will like.”

Books chosen for the Birbery each year have a reputation for being of high quality,

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according to Klimmek. She said they sometimes have patrons come in and ask for a list of past Birbery winners to help them pick their next good read.

For more information about the Baldwin Public Library, visit baldwinlib.org.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

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Stephanie Klimmek, head of youth services at Baldwin Public Library, is pictured with a few of the books chosen for this year’s Birbery.

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occur once archeologists are done.

According to Village of Beverly Hills President John George, as long as everything goes according to plan, they hope to open final bids by June 6.

The NEPA clearance means that an archeological consultation has to occur to ensure sidewalks will not be placed over anything archaeologically important. To do this, the village will be bringing in archeologists to dig deep holes to thoroughly evaluate the area.

Background

The conversation on sidewalks dates back to the mid-’80s. In the late-’90s a ballot proposal to fund a plan to add sidewalks didn’t pass. Following that, the topic lay dormant for decades.

“There was a lot of thought put into this, over literally, generations, to get to the point where we had the opportunity to complete these sidewalks,” George said.

The sidewalks that are proposed to be added with the TAP grant funds are primarily along 13 Mile and Evergreen roads. These sidewalks go by Groves High School, the Douglas Evans Nature Preserve, Riverside Park and more.

The most recent revival of interest in the plan began in the spring of 2021. In September of that year, the public was notified about the opportunity for public comment on this topic. While some were against the project, a majority of the public comments were positive.

Beverly Hills originally submitted its TAP grant application in November of 2021. While it was not selected by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the TAP grant, MDOT recommended that the village pursue the TAP grant funding through the Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG).

In June of 2022, the grant was revised and submitted to SEMCOG. They were selected for funding through SEMCOG, which was finalized on Feb. 6, 2023, for

46% grant dollars, up to $1,643,000. The projected total was $2,763,000.

Village council members approved Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) to design the project in May of 2023. Project plans and specifications were submitted to MDOT in March, 2024, with comments returned by MDOT the next month.

In May of last year it was decided that the project would move to SEMCOG Fiscal Year 2025 funding (October 2024 – September 2025), since the village needed more time to complete the “permitting and environmental clearances” necessary for the project to be bid, according to the village’s website.

In August of last year, HRC found out that MDOT required a State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) review on the project. This past November, it was decided that there would be a tree-clearing plan that is separate from the project.

Working with MDOT and SEMCOG

SEMCOG has its own portion of the TAP grant funds to grant to projects. MDOT and SEMCOG work together to align projects and strengthen applications, so that they are as strong as possible for funding.

“MDOT has about $17 million that they can spend across all of the state of Michigan, including within southeast Michigan. SEMCOG has $10 million that it can spend specifically within our seven-county area. So we continue that partnership till this day,” Brian Pawlik, planner III at SEMCOG, said. Previously SEMCOG and MDOT shared an application. However, this year is the first year that there are separate applications.

“Regardless of who funds the project, either SEMCOG or MDOT, after that decision is made, the project is handled by MDOT’s Local Agency Program. They do the project management to make sure that the project meets all the requirements of federal funds,” Pawlik said.

For more information on the village of Beverly Hills’ TAP grant, visit villagebever lyhills.com.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

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The home page also features a search bar, a pie chart of major revenue sources and a couple links back to other finance pages.

“On the home page, you can search finance data — if there is something you’re looking for specifically, it will find all of the information with that term or amount in it,” Theis explained.

The interactive information, he noted, delivers a better understanding of revenues collected and how those revenues are utilized in providing citizens with public services.

“(Open Finance) is another expansion to what we’ve done over a number of years, building out our finance page,” Theis said.

“We have all our audits on here, our budgets, the annual advisor reports, our actuarial variations, and we now have Open Finance. (We also have) OPEB (Other Post

Employment Benefits), significant financial policies, our contracts and so forth.”

Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees member Chris Kolinski said he appreciates Theis “taking the time to find a way so we can be as transparent as we can be.”

“This is just adding to our transparency that we already have and provides our residents even more detail of what we are doing here, because there is nothing to hide,” Kolinski said.

Trustees Valerie Murray and Neal Barnett also voiced support for the new portal.

“It looks like a great tool. It gives you a lot more information,” Murray said.

“It’s just more information for the residents so they see how their money is being used,” added Barnett.

For more information, visit www. bloomfieldtwp.org or call the township at (248) 433-7700.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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Library announces March chamber music concert

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township Public Library and the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance will host the next chamber music concert at 7 p.m. March 28. Program details will be available from the library closer to the concert date. Other dates in the series are: 7 p.m. Friday, April 11 and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 (new addition). The concerts are free and open to everyone. No registration is required. The concert series is sponsored by the Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library. For more information, call the library at (248) 642-5800 or visit www.btpl.org.

THREE SPEAKERS PRESENT AT LOCAL LUNCHEONS IN APRIL

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Almost every Friday in April, a guest speaker will present at the Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham’s luncheon meetings at the Iroquois Club, located at 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township. There will be no meeting on April 18 due to Good Friday.

On April 4, the first speaker will be Birmingham School District Superintendent Embekka Roberson, presenting, “Building Stronger Communities with Birmingham Public Schools.”

Next, on April 11, Freelance journalist Bill Dow will present, “Detroit Sports Stories.”

Closing out the month, Eugene H. Beech Jr. of the Highland Township Historical Society will present “Highways to the Sky: Dewey Bryan’s Flying Car.”

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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP CLOSES ON SALE OF $4.27 MILLION IN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS, KEEPS AAA RATING

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Feb. 26, Bloomfield Township closed on the sale of $4,270,000 par value of Special Assessment Limited Tax General Obligation bonds, Series 2025A, maturing in April 2045.

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The township received seven qualified bids for the bonds through a competitive sale process, and BOK Financial Securities, Inc., the low bidder at a true interest cost of 3.54% was awarded the sale.

As part of the bond sale process, S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its AAA rating on the township’s bonds. In its summary report, dated Jan. 16,  S&P highlighted the township’s “thorough, forward-looking financial management policies and practices” and its “consistently positive operating performance supporting its healthy reserve and liquidity positions, and robust management practices.”

“S&P’s reaffirmation of our AAA credit rating is testament to the prudent, conservative financial practices of the Township, including keeping operating costs down and paying down long-term liabilities. There is direct savings to the residents of the Township as a result of the AAA rating, in this case amounting to about $130,000 in lower borrowing costs over the life of the bonds. We are gratified by achieving this rating,” Township Treasurer Michael Schostak said in a press release.

The proceeds of the bond offering will fund the water main installation project currently underway in the South Bloomfield Highlands neighborhood. The residents of that neighborhood will pay a special assessment for 20 years to repay the bonds.

BIRMINGHAM — Seaholm High School student Ava Pruden, 16, has been selected to swim with the United States deaf Olympic swim team in the 25th Deaflympics, which is set to take place this November in Tokyo, Japan. The team is made up of athletes from throughout the country. However, Pruden is the only athlete from Michigan who is set to participate.

Pruden was born with hearing loss. At the Deaflympics, Pruden will have the opportunity to meet and swim against other deaf and hard-of-hearing swimmers from all over the world.

Since this experience is selffunded, Pruden has started a GoFundMe to raise $10,000.

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Campers have the opportunity to participate for all of the days, or just one day, from 9am-3pm. Each day, there will be different activities. Among the many fun experiences offered during Explore Camp are planetarium shows and a critter encounter in the exploreLab. Visit science.cranbrook. edu for more information about the camp.

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PERSONAL TRAINERS SHARE HOW TO PREPARE FOR A 5K

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The first race for many runners, the 5K, is a tangible goal for just about anyone, if you commit to the proper training.

Because the 5K is one of the shortest race distances — at 3.1 miles — many say it’s a great choice for beginners and seasoned athletes alike.

“Running a 5K is not an easy task — it’s achievable, but it’s not an easy task,” said Brian Gibes, personal training director for Champion Health Club.

The first, and arguably the most crucial, step is to make sure you have the proper footwear — including comfortable socks and a new, well-fitting and supportive pair of shoes.

“Running is very violent. It’s a lot of impact, so the proper footwear is important,” Gibes explained. “You lose that shock absorption with shoes that are two, three,

four or more years old.”

Shock-absorbing shoes are important because they help reduce the impact of each step on your body, preventing injuries and limiting the amount of force on your joints, bones and muscles.

To provide the best fit for your feet, Christine Utter, a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach at YMCA Farmington Hills, recommends getting fitted for shoes at a running store.

Utter, who has trained many runners over the years, has competed in many races herself,  including 5Ks, marathons, and her longest, a 50K.

She says it’s important to train for the race in your new shoes to help break them in.

“Wear the same gear you will wear on race day just to make sure there is no chafing or rubbing or anything that will be agonizing at the end,” she shared. See 5K on page 19A

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Rio Palace Spa, Birmingham Barbers Unite For A Day Of Community And Care

The well-loved Birmingham Barbers recently teamed up with one of metro Detroit’s rising luxury spas to create a day of self-care, community and kindness for nearly two dozen individuals with special needs.

The event was a heartfelt collaboration between Rio Palace Spa and Birmingham Barbers, both on South Adams Road in Birmingham, alongside K-Friends, which is a ministry part of Kensington Church.

“Our goal was to make them feel seen, loved, valued and truly cared for,” said Michelly Duarte, one of the partners behind Rio Palace Spa. “We wanted to create a joyful, inclusive experience where they could relax and feel pampered. Seeing their smiles made it all worthwhile.”

specializes in Brazilian-inspired self-care, offering facials, body treatments, massages and advanced skincare techniques designed to enhance natural beauty and promote deep relaxation.

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“We bring a touch of Brazil to Birmingham, combining expertise with warmth to make every guest feel rejuvenated,” Michelly explained.

A rising spa with deep roots in Brazilian self-care, Rio Palace Spa is celebrating seven months in business. It has already made a name for itself as one of metro Detroit’s top destinations for premium spa day services and massage. With more than 20 years of combined expertise, the spa

Meanwhile, Birmingham Barbers has been a community staple for 60 years, known for its welcoming atmosphere and dedication to quality. Anna Canisz, who has worked at the shop for 30 years and owned it for the last five, leads a team of barbers with 25 to 50 years of experience.

“We’re a family-oriented shop, and we’ve been lucky to serve multiple generations of clients,” Anna said. “Some of the kids who used to come in are now bringing their children.”

The barbershop is known for its affordable $18 haircuts, which include complimentary beard trim, coffee, donuts, and even toys for the kids — all part of their desire to make clients feel at home.

donuts, and even toys for the kids — all

Anna expressed gratitude for the opportunity to partner with Rio Palace Spa.

“It was a pleasure to be part of something so meaningful,” she said. “Everyone felt special and welcome. We’d love to do it again in the future.”

Rio Palace Spa is located in Adam’s Square at 665 S. Adams Road. To book an appointment, call (248) 8630101, visit riopalace-spa.com, or follow them on social media.

Birmingham Barbers is located at 725 S. Adams Road, also in Adam’s Square. Walk-Ins are welcome, or call (248) 644-9483. Follow Birmingham Barbers on social media.

Ample free parking is available onsite.

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To conquer your first 3.1-mile race, you need to commit to at least a two- to three-month training program with a mix of stretching, strength training, cardiovascular exercise and rest days.

“It’s going to take a little bit of preparation, some focus, discipline, and that includes nutrition, hydration, proper footwear, and strength training. It’s really surrounding yourself with a support system and a good coach,” Gibes said.

An important piece of your routine is to start your workout — your practice run, your race run, or any strength training that you’re doing — with dynamic stretching.

“Dynamic stretching is a moving stretch where you are swinging your legs, running with high knees, or doing hamstring curls, also known as butt kicks,” Utter explained.

For the best results, racers should also commit to strength training two to three times a week, ideally with a personal trainer to oversee proper exercises and form.

“You should do strength training two, three times a week focusing on the lower body, since legs are used in the running —

especially calves, which I think are most overlooked, but are important for stability, propulsion and speed on runs. You also need to include upper body and core strength, because it affects your posture, your balance and your form,” Utter said.

In between strength training days, you can mix up easy runs, long runs and interval runs. There are many good running apps to help you train, including the classic, Couch Potato to 5K.

“These will give you increments, increasing the intensity to help you build your endurance, so following a program like that, you can go from a coach potato to a 5K in just a couple of months, if you follow the app,” said Utter. “And make sure you get a rest day or two in there as well. Rest is just as important. Your body has to recover.”

Following this plan — paired with the proper nutrition and hydration — you will gradually build up your cardiovascular and muscular endurance enough to conquer race day.

“You just need to take a couple of months to get your body accustomed to the endurance that’s needed to do the 5K, and strength training as well, to make sure you have proper form and don’t injure yourself,” said Utter.

ABOVE: Champion Health Club offers many tools for a good cardiovascular workout.

RIGHT: William Downing prepares a protein shake for a member of the Champion Health Club. Downing works the front desk and juice bar at the club.

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Two Cranbrook students receive 2025 MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood seniors Madeline Day and Sophia Tang received the 2025 Scholar-Athlete Award through the MHSAA and the Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award program.

Only 32 student-athletes were selected for the award in 2025. To apply, the applicant must have at least a 3.5 grade-point average, have won a MHSAA varsity sport letter, shown active participation in the school and community, and submitted an essay on the importance of sportsmanship in educational athletics.

Day and Tang go well above and beyond the baseline requirements and are incredibly deserving of these honors. Both students play volleyball and basketball together and Day plays tennis in the spring as well.

“I’m really honored, and I really appreciate that I have senior captains that are on top of everything,” Cranbrook Kingswood basketball coach Micaela Ellis said. “They’re so involved. They’re excelling inside the classroom and outside the classroom… They try to excel in every aspect and everything that they do.”

On the court, Day and Tang personify exactly what Ellis wants all of her players to be. They’re leaders, hard workers, and are always coachable.

“Half of our team is freshmen… Coach puts a lot of trust in us as not only players on the court, but also leaders off the court,” Day said. “She trusts us to be able to talk to our teammates in a way that helps them understand what’s going on, on the court.”

Off the court, both students have not only excelled in the classroom, but also have done incredible work in the community. Day and her brother founded the Global Outreach Club when Day was a freshman, and Tang is an integral part of the club as well.

“We have a mission of educating others about social injustices, partnering with different nonprofit organizations,

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and truly coming together as a community to serve others,” Day said. “We’ve built this community that is excited to go out and serve with (Tang and I).”

The club has partnered with Focus: Hope and Breanna’s House of Joy in Thailand, which takes in girls that are at risk for sex trafficking.

The work that both student-athletes have done is inspiring. And one of the best parts about their work is that

they do almost all of it together. Between clubs, classes, and multiple sports teams, these two share a bond that goes far beyond their accomplishments.

“For the past three years me and Madeline have been spending from August all the way until mid-March together every single day,” Tang explained. “The bond that we’ve made, we never get tired of each other.”

Aside from Cranbrook producing two students for the award, it just so happens that the students are close friends who have helped the community in a plethora of ways.

“Sophia as a student is super amazing, so being able to push each other to keep excelling in school and sports and clubs… it’s just always good to have someone on your side who understands what you’re going through,” Day said. “I know for a fact that Sophia has my back.”

Day and Tang both highlighted the fact that their families, coaches and friends, along with many others, have helped them receive this award. Both students said that they couldn’t have gotten this far without a great support system.

“(The award) is only awarded to 32 student-athletes in Michigan, but I think that doesn’t really go to the fact that every single one of them is in this position because they relied on their teammates and relied on their mentors,” Tang said. “Even though it’s just your name and you’re the one receiving the award, there’s so many other people behind it.”

Day and Tang deserve all of the honors and recognition that is headed their way and the impact that both students have had on Cranbrook and the community as a whole is everlasting.

“I want all of my players to be like them,” Ellis said. “They continue to model the behavior that I want to see throughout this entire program.”

At press time, Day was set to attend Harvard College. Tang is undecided on where she’ll attend, but wants to study molecular biology.

The two, along with the rest of the award winners, were set to be honored during the boys basketball state finals March 15th at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing.

Photo provided by Micaela Ellis

Sophia Tang and Madeline Day pose together for Cranbrook Kingswood basketball team pictures. Both players were selected to receive the 2025 Scholar-Athlete Award

Sensory room

crete and private,” Rivera said.

The room has two sides to it which are designed for the unique sensory needs of each student.

Lindsey Ohmer, one of the school’s social workers, said, “Having two different sides was important when we were creating our vision for the sensory room and our needs for the students here at our school.”

“We have some students that are externalizing in their behaviors; we have students that are internalizing in their behaviors; and they all have different needs. So I think we were trying to cater to all of our students and their individual needs,” said Celica LaSanta, who is a psychologist at the school.

On one side, it focuses on gross motor skills and offers a space for students to work out frustration. The other side of the room is intended to be a calm and peaceful space for students. There is a sheer curtain that can separate these spaces.

“We could have multiple students in there doing multiple things in a way that still really honors their dignity and their separateness,” Rivera said.

One of the unique sensory elements about the room is the lighting. The room

originally had fluorescent lights, but they covered that lighting to make it a more calming atmosphere.

“I think we were trying to create a space that was relaxing to help students learn how to regulate their emotions and calm down when they’re not feeling at their best or they’re overstimulated,” LaSanta said.

On the active side, Ohmer said she has seen the punching bag has been a popular feature used by students to help get out frustration.

Rivera said the goal is for students to be there for no more than 15 minutes and reflect on their time by asking questions about their experience.

“We’re keeping data on that room to see if there are things that we need to do better or more for the students, but also to help them have a tool where they can reflect on what helps them so they can be successful,” Rivera said. “That way, they will know for their own life outside of school, what are the things that help me to be regulated.”

Students have access to the room at all times during the school day, but they do need to have an adult with them since the room has exercise equipment in it.

This renovation was funded by a $1,500 grant from the Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF). An-kind donations also supported the project.

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SELFRIDGE PLAYS HOST TO HISTORIC AIR RACE

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On the morning of March 6, six F-22 Raptor jets of the 1st Fighter Wing took off from Langley Air Force Base in Virginia on a mission nearly 90 years in the making.

Their target: Selfridge Air National Guard Base, an airfield located just off the shores of Lake St. Clair. Their goal: victory at all costs.

So began the 2025 edition of the Mitchell Trophy Air Race, a long-dormant test of speed and skill that traces its very beginnings to the Selfridge and the origins of United States air power.

“The race is an honor to our historical 1st Pursuit Group home — Selfridge Air National Guard Base — and the Mitchell Trophy Air Race actually began at Selfridge in 1922,” Tech. Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster of the 1st Fighter Wing said.

Named after the brother of military aviation advocate Billy Mitchell, the first Mitchell Trophy air races served as tests of speed and skill for the 1st Pursuit Group. According to a statement from Selfridge’s 127th Wing of the Air National Guard, six pilots commanded open-cockpit biplanes in a five-lap race over a 20-mile-long course marked by py-

See AIR RACE on page 26A

TOP: An F-22 Raptor of the 94th Fighter Squadron takes off from Selfridge Air National Guard Base on March 6. Pilots from the 94th, 27th and 71st squadrons flew into Selfridge as part of the Mitchell Trophy Air Race, a historic trophy first awarded to Selfridge-based units in the 1920s and 1930s, now revived as a cross-country training mission for the 1st Fighter Wing.

ABOVE: Members of the 94th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base celebrate winning the 2025 running of the Mitchell Trophy Air Race on March 6. The race saw pilots from the 1st Fighter Wing navigate heir way from Langley to Selfridge Air National Guard Base and back to Langley.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Schumann, 127th Wing

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lons. Lt. Donald Stace was the first pilot to complete the 100-mile challenge, claiming the first Mitchell Trophy on Oct. 14, 1922. Mitchell Trophy races ran until 1936.

Nearly 90 years since the race’s last running, much has changed with American air power and the participating units. The United States Air Force is now its own branch of the military. The 1st Pursuit Group that formed the initial base of competitors has become the 1st Fighter Wing and moved to Virginia. It upgraded from biplanes to the state-of-the-art F-22. With a glass cockpit, supersonic capabilities, radar-absorbing surfaces, beyond-visual-range combat capabilities and supermaneuvrability, the F-22 is a far cry from the wood and canvas biplanes that made up Selfridge’s early fleets.

The rules of the air race have changed as well. Instead of laps around pylons that dazzle spectators, the race now tests pilots’ abilities to take off, land, navigate in the air and ready their aircraft with minimal support. The roster of competitors has remained the same with six planes in teams of two representing the 1st Fighter Wing’s three component squadrons — the 27th, 71st and 94th Fighter Squadrons — with one pilot tasked with carrying out the challenges and the second serving as support.

“Our wing’s intent with this is that 1st Fighter Wing airmen will face adversities that are resourced and determined to disrupt our techniques, our tactics and procedures at all phases of combat,” Coleman-Foster said. “Our airmen must be able to execute effective combat operations in dynamic environments that lack information and time; that is an overarching item that we try to stress ourselves on when it comes to training and preparing for doing what we need to do.”

The training nature of the modern air race means this edition was no spectator affair. While pilots from Langley often dazzle crowds with the F-22 Demonstration Team, the air race was strictly business with only a limited heads-up given to the public via social media.

Upon receiving their orders at Langley, the teams had to inspect, arm, fuel and launch their jets for the sprint to Selfridge. Once the pilots navigated their way to Selfridge without outside support, the main pilot was tasked with running two miles across the base in freezing temperatures and 30 mph winds to the Selfridge Military Air Museum to add their name to the guest register while the second stayed behind to inspect

and refuel the jets.

Capt. “Marbro” of the 27th Fighter Squadron, identified by his callsign, was the first to mark their name in the register, followed by Lt. Col. “Devil,” commander of the 94th Fighter Squadron. “Devil’s” time at the museum was prolonged by shaking hands with about 20 bystanders before making his way back to the flight line. This, however, would prove no more than a speedbump for “Devil” and teammate, Capt. “Rizz,” as the team took off from Selfridge and became the first duo to make its way back to Langley, claiming the Mitchell Trophy for the 94th Fighter Squadron.

The air race was not the first time F-22s have been to Selfridge — the demonstration team served as the headlining act for the base’s 2022 air show and open house — and 2025 is a pivotal time for Selfridge to play host to a contest for advanced fighter aircraft. While the 127th Wing’s refueling mission seems secure after the arrival of new KC-46A Pegasus tanker planes, the A-10 Thunderbolt II fighter mission has yet to find a suitable replacement once the planes are no longer part of the Air Force’s arsenal. Attempts to bring an F-35 Lightning II mission to the base have borne no fruit with Selfridge being passed up to host a foreign-customer training academy in 2023, and base supporters have since turned to finding other ways of attracting a replacement fighter mission to the base. Members of Michigan’s congressional delegation have been campaigning for a F-15EX Eagle II program to be stationed at Selfridge, and the state has allocated $13 million to expand the base’s runway to the north in hopes of attracting a fighter mission.

“The opportunity to showcase Selfridge’s capabilities during the Mitchell Trophy Air Race is a testament to the enduring fighter mission that’s been here for more than a century,” Brig. Gen. Matthew Brancato, commander of the 127th Wing and Selfridge Air National Guard Base, said via press release. “As the largest Air National Guard installation in the United States, Selfridge is equipped to handle the most advanced aircraft and weapons systems in the military fleet.”

Plans for future runnings of the Mitchell Trophy Air Race remain up in the air at press time.

Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 4/14/2025

Public Notice is hereby given that the Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the Village of Beverly Hills Offce at 18500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025.

The following case will be heard:

Case #1425: In order to construct detached accessory building (garage) totaling 864 square feet at the existing home located at 30330 Woodhaven Lane (24-10-180-003), the property owner is requesting the following variance:

• Dimensional Variance #1 – Request a variance from Section 22.08.100.f. which states: The total foor area of all accessory buildings shall not be greater than ffty percent (50%) of the usable foor area of the principal building, except that a minimum of fve hundred (500) square feet is permitted by right where this requirement would result in a lesser area. The applicant seeks to exceed this standard by 20%.

• Dimensional Variance #2 – Request a variance from Section 22.04. Defnitions, Chapter 22 Zoning which states a [g]arage, private:  An accessory building having not more than 720 square feet in area to be used for the storage of noncommercial vehicles…. The applicant seeks to build a structure that is 144 sf larger than permitted by ordinance.

Interested parties may comment on the request in person at the scheduled hearing. Written comments may be submitted in person or by mail to the Village of Beverly Hills, Zoning Board of Appeals, 18500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025. Comments may also be submitted via email to sstec@villagebeverlyhills.com by 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing. The application may be reviewed at the Village Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 03/19/2025

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SOUTHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING ON MARCH 11, 2025

Board meeting was held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:03 p.m.

Supervisor Mooney chaired the meeting.

Board Members present: Harryvan, Chalifoux, Mooney, Borowski, Clark, Ross

Board approved Agenda, as amended.

Board approved January 14, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.

Board approved February 11, 2025 Budget Study Session Minutes.

Board approved January General Fund expenditures in the amount of $61,499.85.

Board approved February General Fund expenditures in the amount of $77,724.77.

Board conducted Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Board approved authorized institutions for ACH transactions.

Board approved Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget in the amount of $1,304,792.00.

Board approved General/Special appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Board approved resolution to transfer funds - Election Capital to Capital Expenditures.

Board approved to increase hourly rates with Secrest Wardle.

Board approved State guidelines to Personnel Policy for sick leave, personal days and vacation.

Board approved resolution with Pella for townhall windows not to exceed $19,975.00.

Eileen Harryvan

Southfeld Township Clerk

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 03/19/2025

AGENDA

SOUTHFIELD TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

March 25, 2025 @ 7:30pm

18550 W 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills

Call to Order

Roll Call

Peter Halick

Jeffery Hausman

Kathleen Mechigian

Paul Newitt

Amie Saltzman

John Pulker

John Ross, BOT Rep

Public Comments

Approval of Agenda

New Business:

1. Election for Planning Commission Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary

2. Application for Fence Permit

3. Approval of October 22, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

Public Comments

Commission Announcements

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Announcement: This meeting is recorded only to assist the recording secretary prepare the offcial written meeting minutes of the Planning Commission as required by Section 15.269 of Public Act 267 of 1976, more commonly knownas the Open meetings Act. Such recording will not be available for copying by interested parties or be retained after the written meeting minutes are offcially approved by the Planning Commission.

This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCL 41.72a(2), (3) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Southfeld Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 5 days’ notice to the Southfeld Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Southfeld Township Board by writing or calling Eileen Harryvan, Clerk, 18550 W. 13 Mile Rd., Southfeld Township, Michigan 48025-5262, (248) 540-3420.

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 03/19/2025

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Carissa Brown Village Clerk

CRIME WATCH

DoorDash driver arrested after pulling gun on customers

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A DoorDash driver has been charged after allegedly pulling a gun on customers following a food delivery dispute.

Andrew Gerard Boyer, 36, of Novi was delivering food to a home in the 5000 block of Woodland Pass on Feb. 28. There was reportedly a verbal disagreement between Boyer, a DoorDash delivery driver, and the occupants of the home he was delivering to.

Police said the verbal disagreement escalated and the DoorDash delivery driver retreated to his vehicle, but three women from the home followed and continued yelling at him. According to the report, Boyer then “drew his gun from his waistband, chambered a round and yelled at the women to get away from him.”

Police arrested Boyer and he was charged with one count of brandishing a firearm in public, a 90-day misdemeanor. He was arraigned in 52-1 District Court March 1 and received a bond of $3,000.

In a prepared statement, DoorDash spokesperson Julian Crowley said, “What happened is totally unacceptable and we immediately removed the Dasher from our platform. We’ve reached out to local law enforcement to support their investigation in any way we can.”

Car window broken

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On March 1, the Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of malicious destruction of property. A resident of an apart-

ment complex discovered that her driverside window was broken out on her silver 2002 Lexus convertible. Police are investigating. Anyone with information should call Bloomfield Township at (248) 433-7755.

Car keyed

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of malicious destruction of property at an apartment complex in the 100 block of W. Hickory Grove Feb. 26. A resident discovered that her light blue 2024 Subaru Crosstrek was keyed. Police are investigating. Anyone with information is urged to call Bloomfield Township at 248433-7755.

Car stolen near Maple, Cranbrook

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police took a report of a stolen car from the area of Maple and S. Cranbrook Road March 7. The victim reported her black 2023 Ford Explorer was stolen from her driveway. The victim believes her doors were locked but is unable to locate the spare key fob. There were no signs of forced entry at the scene.

A second vehicle, a black 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, was left unlocked and was entered but not stolen. Police are investigating.

Two arrested after allegedly stealing from Kroger

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On March 9, police made two arrests for thirddegree retail fraud at Kroger, 3600 W. Maple Road.

Kroger employees said four suspects were inside of the store concealing merchandise and one of them had just left in a gray sedan.

Officers stopped the gray sedan and made contact with a 32-year-old male, who admitted to stealing Tide detergent pods, deodorant, soap and a can of Lysol spray, which was all inside the sedan. The man was placed under arrest and the merchandise was recovered.

Officers stopped a 31-year-old female while she was inside Kroger. Police say she admitted to concealing 19 Red Bull drinks and a bag of Trolli Sour Brite Gummy Worms in a black duffle bag without any intention of paying for the merchandise. The stolen merchandise totaled $136. She was placed under arrest and the merchandise was recovered.

Retail fraud reported

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police took a report of seconddegree retail fraud from Target, located at 2400 S. Telegraph Road March 6.

Asset Protection advised they had Armoni Dashawn Daniel in their custody for stealing a Ninja Dual Brew Pro coffee maker and Sonic twin bed sheets.

Asset Protection explained that Daniel, 27, of Pontiac, purchased multiple items from the store but excluded the coffee maker and sheets when he scanned the items in selfcheckout. The total value of the merchandise stolen was $202.98.

Police arrest woman wanted for stealing from gym locker rooms

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A woman wanted for stealing from a number of gym locker rooms across Oakland and Macomb counties has been arrested.

La’Raia Ashley Gribble, 32, was arrested March 5 by Bloomfield Township police and the Troy Special Investigations Unit, after reportedly stealing approximately $140 of cash from a Planet Fitness locker room, located at 6650 Telegraph Road.

Police said Gribble was wanted for multiple larceny in building incidents at Planet Fitness locations, totaling nearly $3,000.

On March 6, the Oakland County Prosecutors Office issued Gribble with a two-count warrant for larceny in a building and possession of burglary tools. She was arraigned in the 48th District Court and given a $10,000 cash surety, 10% bond.

Items stolen from cars

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police took 10 reports of larceny of personal property from vehicle and five reports of attempted larceny of personal property from vehicle March 5. Eleven of the vehicles were left unlocked and approximately $4000 worth of items, including laptops, purses, Apple products and money were stolen. These cases were turned over to the Bloomfield Township Investigations Unit and are currently under investigation.

Items stolen from moped

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 2 p.m. March 4, officers were dispatched to the 30000 block of Woodward Avenue for a report of larceny.

Officers made contact with the victim, a 16-year-old male from Clawson who stated that while he was working, someone stole a jump starter and two batteries from his moped.

Witnesses saw an unknown male driving a pickup truck near the moped at the time. Officers identified the owner of the pickup truck, a 67-year-old male from Troy, and spoke with him regarding the incident. The male from Troy stated that he did not steal anything from the moped, but did notice that the seat was in an upward position. An investigation is ongoing

Registration stolen from vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 3 p.m. March 9, officers were dispatched to the Birmingham Police Department lobby for a report of larceny from an auto that occurred near the 300 block of Coolidge Highway.

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The victim, a 48-year-old male resident, stated that while he was away for business, his vehicle was parked in his driveway and when he returned his vehicle was unlocked and appeared to have been rummaged through.

The only missing item in the vehicle was his 2025 Michigan registration for the vehicle. The victim believes he left the vehicle unlocked accidentally. An investigation is ongoing.

‘Robinhood’ makes unauthorized wire transfer

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 11 a.m. March 7, a 62-year-old Birmingham woman and her 65-year-old husband came to the police station to report an unauthorized wire transfer of nearly $18,000 from their joint checking account.

Bank records show that “Robinhood,” a financial services company, made the transfer. The victims said they never invested with the company, are unsure how it accessed their account, and that they received no fraudulent emails or calls before the incident.

The bank’s fraud department told the couple that Robinhood is on its top-five list of fraudulent companies. An investigation is ongoing.

Detroit

man steals from grocery store

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 7:30 p.m. March 4, officers were dispatched to a grocery store in the 600 block of E. Maple Road, where employees saw a man leave

the store with unpaid merchandise.

Officers located the suspect, a 39-yearold Detroit resident, near a bus stop on Woodward Avenue, south of Maple Road, and found a shopping cart containing the reported stolen merchandise behind the bus stop. The suspect was arrested and charged with third-degree retail fraud.

Bloomfield Hills woman damages property after driving intoxicated

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 1:30 a.m. March 6, officers were dispatched to the vicinity of Woodward Avenue, north of Maple Road for a reported accident that involved property damage.

They saw damage to a grassy median and street signs, with a vehicle parked nearby on northbound Woodward, near Oakland. Officers conducted field sobriety evaluations after the driver, a 30-year-old Bloomfield Hills woman, reported having a margarita earlier. She was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

Man buys guitars with stolen card

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 3:30 p.m. March 7, an officer was dispatched to a retail business in the 200 block of W. Maple Road, where the owner said that a man purchased four guitars totaling more than $3,100 with a stolen credit card Feb. 28.

The purchases were approved that day, but later changed back by the credit card company on March 4 after the credit card was reported stolen. An investigation is ongoing.

— Mary Beth Almond and Mary Genson

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

30A/ BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD EAGLE • MARCH 19, 2025

MARCH 20

Caregiver support group: Learn about dementia and how to help, 10-11 a.m., Bloomfield Township Senior Services, 4315 Andover Road, RSVP to (248) 723-3500

Justice Faith and Power Celebration: Fundraiser includes gourmet appetizers, drink ticket, networking, music and chance at lottery basket, money supports Leadership Oakland Class XXXV’s Day of Service project to create garden space and more behind United Community Family Services in Troy, 5:30-8:30 p.m., The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, leadershipoakland.com/events

MARCH 21

Nightnotes Series: Presented by Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings, concert features Detroit Symphony Orchestra assistant principal trumpeter James Vaughen, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hagopian World of Rugs, 850 S. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, (248) 559-2095, detroitchamberwinds.org

MARCH 22

Recital celebrates Ravel: Chamber Music Detroit honors 150th birthday of French composer, pianist and conductor with performance by pianist Louis Lortie, also reading of poems that inspired one of the pieces, 7:30-9 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit.org/2024-25/lortie

MARCH 22-23

Ravel Festival: Held in honor of 150th birthday of French composer, pianist and conductor, lecture by pianist Julia Siciliano at 6:30 p.m. and recital by pianist Natalia Kazaryan from 7-8 p.m. March 22, also recitals by Siciliano, violinist Liana Gourdija, cellist Deborah Pae and Kazaryan from 3-5:30 p.m. March 23, music performed on same 1929 concert grand piano played by Leonard Bernstein, Cranbrook House & Gardens, 380 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, register at housegardens.housegardens.cranbrook.edu

MARCH 26

Women’s History Month speaker: Hear from TV

sports broadcaster and Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame member Anne Doyle, presented by League of Women Voters of Oakland Area, 1 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, my.lwv.org/michigan/oakland-area

‘Elevate Your Well-Being’ seminar: Females can learn empowerment through health and mindfulness using holistic approach, also interactive Q&A, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Emagine Palladium, 209 Hamilton Row in Birmingham, livewellleadwell.us, emagine-entertainment.com

MARCH 26-28

Spring Into Science: Learn about ecosystems, beekeeping, water pollution, invasive species, wildlife, recycling, native flowers and more, also meet 20 local environmental organizations, make germination necklaces and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, free with museum admission, see regular hours and purchase tickets at science.cranbrook.edu

MARCH 27

Art lecture: Hear from Mike Cloud (painter and associate professor and director of graduate studies at Northwestern University), presented by Cranbrook Academy of Art, 6-7 p.m., deSalle Auditorium at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookart.edu/events

Spring Fling Concert Series: Hear singer and guitarist Steve Floyd, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Bloomfield Township Senior Services, 4315 Andover Road, also hear pianist and singer Matthew Ball April 30 and singer Vanessa Carr May 29, register at bloomfieldseniors.org

MARCH 28

Chamber music concert: Hear students from University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance, 7 p.m., also April 11-12, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

MARCH 29

Tour & Tea: Learn about Mary Chase Perry Stratton (co-founder of Pewabic Pottery), Maija Grotell (first head of ceramics program at Cranbrook Academy of

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Art) and other pioneering craftswomen and female artists, 1-3:30 p.m., Cranbrook House & Gardens, 380 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, (248) 645-3147, housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events

APRIL 4

Fish fry: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church & School, 32340 Pierce St. in Beverly Hills, dine in and carryout, (248) 644-8620, olqmparish.org

APRIL 5

Hear New York Philharmonic clarinetist: Anthony McGill joins pianist Gloria Chien and cellist Sterling Elliott, presented by Chamber Music Detroit, 7:30-9 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit. org/2024-25/mcgill-chien-elliott

APRIL 6

‘Here Comes the Sun’ concert: Hear Birmingham Concert Band, 3 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, birminghamconcertband.com

APRIL 8

The Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Meets 10:30 a.m. every second Tuesday of month, hear from guest speaker Dave Gakure (education specialist at

Detroit Zoo), also luncheon, The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP to Chris at (248) 303-7339, tbmwc.com

APRIL 10

‘Music! Our Common Bond Through Every Age!’ concert: Hear winners of The Birmingham Musicale 2025 Music Awards and The Birmingham Musicale String Ensemble, 1 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road, thebirminghammusicale.org

APRIL 11

Grand Gala: Strolling hors d’oeuvres and silent auction from 6-7 p.m., and dinner, recognition of grand honoree Ora Hirsch Pescovitz (Oakland University president) and live auction from 7-9 p.m., The Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham, communityhousehelps.org, read story at candgnews.com

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