This Week in Farmington & Farmington Hills: Local News, Events & Community Update |
Welcome to The Farmington Beat — your quick weekly guide to what’s happening around Farmington and Farmington Hills. From local news and community updates to upcoming events, new businesses, and hometown highlights, we’re here to keep you connected to the stories that matter most in our community. |
Trivia Question❓What is the connection between the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills, Michigan, and their founding father? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Weekly Weather Beat: Warm Sunshine with a Thursday Storm Watch |
Sunny Days with Storm Chances on Thursday |
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Major 12 Mile Road Construction Begins July 13 |
A two-year project on 12 Mile Road from Novi Road to Farmington Road is set to begin Monday, July 13, starting with the Drake Road to Farmington Road section. Expect traffic impacts through Farmington Hills and Novi. |
Farmington Hosts Nationwide Declaration Reading July 8 |
Farmington is joining a nationwide synchronized reading of the Declaration of Independence at 6 p.m., following a free showing of A League of Their Own at the Farmington Civic Theater. |
Farmington Hills Prepares for the Aug. 4 State Primary |
The City Clerk’s Office is ramping up election preparations, including absentee ballots, voter registration notices, and a public accuracy test scheduled for July 13. |
Quote Of The Day |
"The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today." - H. Jackson Brown Jr. |
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Wednesday, July 8 |
Family Fun in Riley Park: McKayla Prew |
Library activities |
Farmington Community Library has several July 8 programs, including Open Lab, ESL Conversation Group, and the evening Family Fun event tied to Riley Park. |
Thursday, July 9 |
Pavilion Storytime |
Summer STEAM: Living Fossils |
2–3 p.m. at the Farmington Hills library auditorium, geared toward kids and families. |
Dinan Park Music + Farmington After Dark |
Dinan Park Music runs Thursday evenings from 6–8 p.m. at 23625 Farmington Road, and Downtown Farmington’s Thursday-night “After Dark” programming includes later shopping/dining, trivia, beer games, and Swing Farmington. |
Dinan Park Music + Farmington After Dark |
6–8 p.m. at the Farmington Hills library board room. |
Friday, July 10 |
Rhythms in Riley Park: Soul Xpress |
ESL Conversation Group |
10:30 a.m.–noon at the Farmington branch of the Farmington Community Library. |
Saturday, July 11 |
Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market |
Saturday, July 11 |
2–4 p.m. at the Farmington Hills library auditorium. A community swap for extra arts and crafts supplies; open to all ages. |
Monday, July 13 |
Splash Pad Storytime |
Farmington Hills Election Commission Meeting / Public Accuracy Test |
10:30 a.m. at Farmington Hills City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting includes election inspector appointments and public accuracy testing for the August 4 State Primary voting equipment. |
Jurassic Code |
Noon–1 p.m. at the Farmington Hills library, Conference Room A. A STEM/coding-themed program for ages 8–17. |
Farmington Fit |
6:30 p.m. on the Masonic Lawn in Downtown Farmington. Monday evening fitness classes run during the summer with a $5 registration. |
Tuesday, July 14 |
Jumping Robot Build |
Community Read-In at Riley Park |
4–7 p.m. at Riley Park, Downtown Farmington. An all-ages reading event hosted through the library. |
Writers’ Group |
6:30–8 p.m. at the Farmington Hills library, Conference Room A. |
Wednesday, July 15 |
C.A.R.E.S. Storytime |
Poetry in Motion |
10:30 a.m.–noon at the Farmington Hills library, Conference Room B. |
Quilters of Farmington |
2–8:30 p.m. at the Farmington Hills library auditorium. |
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Manhattan Fish & Chicken |
22370 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills |
Trader Joe’s |
27658 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills |
Vibe Credit Union |
31806 Grand River Ave., Farmington |
The Wooly Nook |
32736 Grand River Ave., Farmington |
Grand Thai Princess |
34731 Grand River Ave., Farmington |
Zarzoor Prime Restaurant |
31130 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills |
Culver’s |
31500 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills |
Nordstrom Rack |
Hunter’s Square, Farmington Hills |
Hunter’s Square redevelopment tenants |
Orchard Lake Rd. & 14 Mile area, Farmington Hills |
Local Deal of the Week |
Looking to save while supporting nearby businesses? Farmington Hills residents can currently find local dining deals. Whether you’re grabbing a quick meal, planning a family gathering, or ordering treats for the office, these local offers are a great way to enjoy nearby favorites while keeping a little extra in your wallet. |
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Community Learning Spotlight: t.Lab Helps Students Aim Higher |
The Garden City-based learning organization combines academic tutoring, technology, mentorship and parent participation to help students reach ambitious educational goals.
Families searching for additional academic support may be interested in t.Lab, a Michigan nonprofit learning organization serving students from pre-kindergarten through the undergraduate level.
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Garden City, t.Lab describes itself as a high-performance learning laboratory focused on helping students become independent learners, strong leaders and competitive candidates for college and future careers.
Learning Beyond the ClassroomA central part of t.Lab’s approach is teaching students “how to learn.” Tutors, mentors and learning facilitators work with students to build academic skills while encouraging discipline, confidence, independence and personal responsibility. Students may participate through face-to-face or virtual tutoring sessions, making the program accessible to families beyond its Garden City headquarters. Parents and guardians also have an active role. Through a program called Parent University, families receive guidance in areas including academic development, college selection, scholarships, career preparation and tracking student progress.
Results Reported by t.LabAccording to figures published by the organization for fiscal year 2024, t.Lab students achieved an average ACT score of 30.5. The organization also reports that its students have earned approximately $23 million in scholarships since 2007.
Learn more: www.tlab-global.org |
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Looking Back in History: July 8 - 15 |
July 8, 1777Vermont Prohibits SlaveryOn July 8, 1777, Vermont became the first colony to abolish slavery, marking a historic but hard-fought milestone.
July 8, 1800Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse gave the first smallpox vaccinations in the U.S. to his own children.Smallpox was one of history’s deadliest diseases, killing many and leaving survivors severely scarred.
July 8, 1996The Release of "Wannabe" by the Spice GirlsThe 1990s are remembered for the boy bands and girl groups that shaped the decade’s music scene.
July 9, 1812President James Madison Issued a Proclamation for Public Humiliation and PrayerEven though the United States had formally broken free from Great Britain back in 1776 following the Revolutionary War, the relationship between these two countries remained deeply troubled for
July 9, 1868The 14th Amendment is RatifiedOn July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment became part of the Constitution, extending citizenship to every person naturalized in the United States while guaranteeing complete legal protection to all
July 9, 1976 Fred Savage BornOn July 9th, 1976, Fred Savage entered the world as the son of Joanne and Lewis Savage.
July 10, 1763Why Did Louis XVI of France Declare War on Great Britain on July 10 of 1778?For centuries, the Kingdom of France and England — later the England-dominated Great Britain — had been locked in fierce rivalry.
July 10, 1913Death Valley's Deadly TempsImagine a place so blisteringly hot that it holds the all-time global temperature record — and has for over a century.July 10, 1940 "The Hardest Day," One of the Largest Air battles of all TimeThe Hardest Day stands as one of the most devastating aerial confrontations ever fought, marking a massive incursion by the German Luftwaffe into Great Britain's Airspace.
July 10, 1941 The Massacre in JedwabneOn July 10, 1941, in the town of Jedwabne, Poland, one of the most horrifying chapters of the early Holocaust unfolded — a massacre of Polish Jews that would remain shrouded in misattributed blame
July 10, 2000 A Massive Pipeline Explosion in NigeriaOn July 10, 2000, disaster struck the small Nigerian town of Jesse when a massive pipeline rupture triggered a devastating explosion.
July 11, 1767 President John Quincy Adams was BornFew individuals arrive in this world destined for a trajectory as remarkable as that of John Quincy Adams.
July 11, 1900 Charlotte Cooper Became the First Female Olympic ChampionWhen the first modern Olympic Games were staged in Athens, Greece, in 1896, they set in motion traditions that endure to this day.
July 11, 1960 American Literature Receives an Instant ClassicOn July 11, 1960, American author Harper Lee saw her novel _To Kill A Mockingbird_ hit shelves — and it became an immediate sensation.
July 11, 1967 "The Newlywed Game" premieres in the US on ABC TVThe television landscape of 1966 was marked by several memorable moments, and among them was the debut of _The Newlywed Game_ on the ABC television network on July 11, 1966.
July 12, 1804 Alexander Hamilton is Fatally Shot by Aaron BurrOn July 12, 1804, a long-simmering political feud reached its deadly conclusion when Vice President Aaron Burr fired a fatal shot at Alexander Hamilton, his bitter rival.
July 12, 1817 Henry David Thoreau Is Born: The Birth of a TranscendentalistOn July 12th, 1817, the small New England town of Concord, Massachusetts — a place destined to become inseparable from the story of American literature — saw the birth of one of its most remarkable
July 12, 1957 US Surgeon General Leroy Burney connects smoking with lung cancerThroughout much of the 19th century, smoking held a cherished place in American culture. An endless stream of advertisements and media portrayals built an entire lifestyle around the habit.
July 12, 1962 The Opening of the First WalmartBack in 1945, Sam Walton — who had previously worked at J.C. Penney — took a bold step by buying a "Five and Dime" store branch, armed with a vision that would reshape American retail. His goal?
July 13, 1923 The Hollywood Sign is officially upIt's hard to imagine a more recognizable symbol of the film industry than the Hollywood sign, which was officially dedicated on this date, July 13, 1923, perched high atop Mount Lee in the Hollywood.
July 13, 1937 The Founding of Krispy KremeEver wonder how one of the world's most beloved doughnut empires got its start? It all traces back to the summer of 1937, when a young entrepreneur named Vernon Rudolph decided to chase an ambitious
July 13, 1941 Eddie Mayo's Big SpitDecisions made in the blink of an eye by umpires are part of the fabric of baseball — and they don't always sit well with everyone involved.
July 13, 1943 The Greatest Tank Battle in HistoryThe Battle of Kursk in 1943 stands as the most celebrated tank engagement ever fought — a sprawling, ferocious clash that erupted on July 5, 1943, in the midst of World War II and continued to rage
July 14, 1795 France Finds Its Voice: "La Marseillaise" Becomes the National AnthemIt was on July 14, 1795, that "La Marseillaise" officially earned its place as the national anthem of France — forever enshrining a rousing symbol of liberty and patriotic fervor into the nation's
July 14, 1933 All non-Nazi parties are banned in GermanyOn July 14, 1933, the Nazi political party, under the leadership of Aldof Hitler, officially outlawed every other political party across Germany.
July 14, 1960 Actress Jane Lynch was BornOn July 14, 1960, Jane Marie Lynch came into the world in Evergreen Park, Illinois, born into a Catholic household.
July 14, 2000 A Bastille Day Solar FlareThe year 2000 brought an unexpected twist to Bastille Day festivities — the Sun itself decided to put on a show. Satellites picked up the first signs of a solar disturbance at around 10:00 a.m.
July 15, 1799 An Accidental Find: The Rosetta StoneOn July 15, 1799, the Rosetta Stone was found, unlocking the secrets of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
July 15, 1916 The Boeing Company was StartedChances are, if you've ever stepped aboard a commercial flight, you were sitting inside a Boeing aircraft.
July 15, 1972 "Honky Chateau" shoots to No. 1 album in the USIt was Elton John's fifth studio album, and when _Honky Chateau_ dropped in 1972, it changed everything. On July 15th, 1972, the record climbed to the No.
July 15, 1988 The Premiere of "Die Hard"On July 15, 1988, audiences got their first taste of _Die Hard,_ a film that would go on to become one of the most beloved action movies ever made. |
Joke Of The Day😆 |
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! |
Joke Of The Day |
Why don't cows ever get lost in Farmington Hills? Because they always follow the herd! |