Birmingham Eccentric

The Birmingham Optimists meet Wednesday at The Community House. Coming up: Dec. 9: Ahmet Karaca M.D.F.A.C.S. - Birmingham Plastic Surgery, will show a slide presentation on the latest techniques in the field in particular getting the maximum results with the least amount of invasive procedures. Guests are welcomed. Full Story »

Coming up at the Baldwin Public Library: Babytime: Monday, Dec. 7, 10 and 11 a.m. For ages 0-18 months and a loving adult. No registration required. Full Story »

“Urban education has been an interest of mine for a long time,” said Kathy Nyberg. Full Story »

Dec. 9 - Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber Holiday Mixer, 5:30-8 p.m. The Iroquois Club, 43248 N. Woodward Avenue. Celebrate the season and network with the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber members and other guests. $40 per person includes hors d'oeuvres and one drink ticket. $50 day of the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To register or for more information, contact (248) 644-1700 or ... Full Story »

Well known for the annual June Garden walk, the Franklin Garden Club works year around on service projects. Full Story »

Each year the Association of Fund-raising Professionals marks one day in November to celebrate the spirit of giving. Full Story »

Recently the mayor of a large eastern city was the keynote speaker at an event I attended. The room was filled with hundreds of prominent members of our community. As he rose to speak, the mayor was greeted with a warm introduction and generous applause from the audience. Full Story »

Although the signs look fairly positive, Bloomfield Township is going to have a job selling the new millage proposal. It's not that revenue isn't needed. It is. The township has been facing declining tax revenue for several years as property values have tumbled, like they have been across the state. But the township has a large senior citizen population, many of whom are living on fixed incomes ... Full Story »

Facing an ongoing financial crunch, Bloomfield Township is going to seek a 1.3-mill tax increase to maintain essential services. Full Story »

Around this time of year we write our “shop Birmingham” editorial. Full Story »

One thing is certain: Michigan will never be the same again. Full Story »

The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center introduced a new partner, a new location and a new format for its 2010 fine art fair. Full Story »

Monday, Nov. 30 8 a.m.: Agebusters: Cardio & Strength Training Full Story »

Beverly Hills Council Full Story »

Nationally recognized relationship expert and marriage therapist Dr. Terri Orbuch will be guest on Graceful Aging the week of Dec. 6. Full Story »