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Farmington Hills Holocaust Center CEO signs pro-Rogers petition
More than 400 Michigan Jewish community members, including Zekelman Holocaust Center CEO Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld of Farmington Hills, signed a petition backing Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate as Vice President JD Vance visited metro Detroit to meet with Temple Israel leaders.
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Farmington theater honors Dolly Parton with screening
The Farmington Civic Theater is screening "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" starring Dolly Parton Sept. 4-7, continuing a tribute to the late singer and actor who died Aug. 25 at age 80.
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Farmington Hills Holocaust Center CEO signs pro-Rogers petition
More than 400 Michigan Jewish community members, including Zekelman Holocaust Center CEO Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld of Farmington Hills, signed a petition backing Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate as Vice President JD Vance visited metro Detroit to meet with Temple Israel leaders.
Community
Farmington theater honors Dolly Parton with screening
The Farmington Civic Theater is screening "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" starring Dolly Parton Sept. 4-7, continuing a tribute to the late singer and actor who died Aug. 25 at age 80.
Community
Farmington Hills Holocaust Center CEO signs pro-Rogers petition
More than 400 Michigan Jewish community members, including Zekelman Holocaust Center CEO Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld of Farmington Hills, signed a petition backing Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate as Vice President JD Vance visited metro Detroit to meet with Temple Israel leaders.
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Farmington theater honors Dolly Parton with screening
The Farmington Civic Theater is screening "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" starring Dolly Parton Sept. 4-7, continuing a tribute to the late singer and actor who died Aug. 25 at age 80.
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Artwork from $45 to $8,000 fills The Hawk
Farmington Hills' 2026-2027 HAWK Artist Guide features more than 80 local and regional artists displaying works across five zones at The Hawk community center, with pieces ranging from $45 to $8,000 and artists keeping 100% of sales.
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Cantor Levy returns to B'nai Moshe for High Holidays
Congregation B'nai Moshe in West Bloomfield invites the broader Farmington-area community to a Musical Shabbat dinner on Sept. 4 and a free public concert on Sept. 29 featuring internationally recognized Cantor Andrés Levy, who returns to lead High Holiday services this fall.
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Kirk Gibson Center plans encore gala after record growth
The Kirk Gibson Foundation announced its "Everybody vs. Parkinson's 2" gala for April 10, 2027, at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth, hosted by UM alumni comedians the Sklar Brothers, with $500 tickets funding expansion of the Farmington Hills Parkinson's wellness center model.
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Dream Cruise rolls Saturday with free SMART shuttles
The 31st annual Woodward Dream Cruise brings more than 40,000 classic cars to Woodward Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 15, with free SMART shuttle service and spectator tips for Farmington-area residents.
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Betti Pool retires after 30 years at Warner Mansion
Farmington Hills Master Gardener Betti Pool retired at the end of 2025 after more than 30 years as Head Gardener at the Governor Warner Mansion, leaving behind 17 named gardens and a legacy of volunteer recruitment as the historic site enters a $1 million renovation.
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Eight things to do in Farmington this week
A roundup of Farmington and Farmington Hills community events for Aug. 10–26, including a two-day family camp at Zhong Shu Temple, library programs, a Birdwatching 101 class at OCC and the ongoing Yard to Table garden series.
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Farmington Civic Theater adds two mystery movie events in August
The Farmington Civic Theater launches two mystery-themed events in August: a $5 sneak-peek screening on Aug. 10 and a new monthly series hosted by Detroit News film critic Adam Graham on Aug. 13.
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Sundance short film winners screen at Farmington Civic Theater this week
The nationally touring 2026 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour screens five times at the Farmington Civic Theater between Aug. 7 and Aug. 13, featuring six independent shorts including three Sundance jury award winners.
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Farmington Hills synagogue hosts back-to-campus event for Jewish students
Adat Shalom's Men's Club in Farmington Hills will host a free kosher barbecue and program on Monday, Aug. 10, offering Jewish college students and their families guidance from the ADL and AJC on navigating antisemitism and other challenges on campus.
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Farmington Hills exec Andy Gutman searches for kidney donor
Andy Gutman, president of Farmington Hills-based Farbman Group and a children's author who has volunteered at Beechview Elementary, needs a living kidney donor after being diagnosed with kidney failure in February 2025.
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Immigration attorney to lead Farmington Hills community forum on Sunday
First Presbyterian Church of Farmington hosts a free immigration forum Sunday, August 9, led by immigration attorney Rev. Kevin Piecuch of the Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center; lunch RSVPs are due by noon Wednesday, August 5.
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SMART offers free rides to polls in Farmington on Aug. 4
SMART will waive all fares across its network on Tuesday, Aug. 4, for the Michigan state primary, including the on-demand Flex service covering Farmington and Farmington Hills.
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