
Latest reporting from the Community desk.
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Nardin Park’s Evergreen Artisan Holiday Market brings more than 70 makers, paid workshops and free Santa photos to Farmington Hills on Nov. 14.

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Downtown Farmington’s Ladies Night Out runs Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., featuring merchant specials, a Riley Park market and stamp-card prizes.


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Volunteer attorneys will offer free, brief legal consultations at the Farmington Hills library Oct. 20, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

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The National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan hosts its annual Fall Focus program at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills on Oct. 14, featuring University of Michigan attorney Kelly Cruz reviewing major Supreme Court cases on topics including birthright citizenship, tariffs and gun control.

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The Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market draws nearly 4,500 shoppers weekly and hosts its third annual Apple Dessert Bake-Off Saturday, Oct. 10. Registration closes at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9.

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The City of Farmington Hills hosts its free annual Hay Day at Heritage Park on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with hayrides, pumpkin painting and a new addition: the Marshmallow Fly & Fry drop event, previously held in August.

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The Michigan Municipal League Foundation is accepting Bridge Builders Microgrant applications from Farmington and Farmington Hills residents and groups, with grants up to $5,000 for community projects and an Oct. 30 deadline.

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Farmington Hills residents can get free vaccinations and health screenings at the 17th Annual Total Wellness Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and hear former NASA astronaut Dr. Jeanette Epps speak at the NCJW Women of Vision luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 8.

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New York Times bestselling author Josh Malerman visits the Farmington Civic Theater on Oct. 16 for a screening of "Other Mommy," the horror film adapted from his novel, with a book signing and live Q&A.

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The Farmington Community Library's Farmington Hills branch has closed indefinitely for construction safety, escalating from the limited-hours schedule that ran through Oct. 8, with no reopening date set.

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The Farmington Family YMCA will hold a free, public Halloween celebration on Friday, Oct. 23, featuring trick-or-treating, crafts, a bounce house and Kona Ice for families in Farmington Hills.

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A free Michigan premiere screening of "Your Attention Please," a documentary on social media's impact on youth mental health, takes place Thursday, Oct. 1, at Wylie E. Groves High School in Beverly Hills, followed by a panel of health experts and parent advocates.

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Downtown Farmington's Grand Raven Festival kicks off Oct. 1 with a month of Edgar Allan Poe-themed events, while Farmington Hills parks and recreation hosts hayrides, a zombie archery shoot, trunk or treat and more through Halloween.

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The Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills presents "Local Shadows, Local Courage: Exploring Detroit's Nazi Past" on Thursday, Oct. 1, a program examining Father Coughlin's influence and Southeast Michigan's response to antisemitism.
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