The Village of Bingham Farms is a tiny community comprising 1.255 square miles of southeast lower Michigan. It is located between 12 1/2 mile and Fourteen Mile Roads and Telegraph and Lahser Roads. Incorporated in 1955, the village of Bingham Farms was substantially developed with office projects during the 1980s. The community has held onto its quiet rural charm, augmented by scenic wooded lots and exceptional homes. Young Bingham Farms residents attend the Birmingham public schools. Learn more about Bingham Farms.
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RUBBISH PICK-UP NOTICE
Please note, rubbish is being picked up early due to the amount of
construction in our area. Make sure your rubbish is out by 7:00 a.m. on Thursdays or after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday night until further notice. The contractor will not be making a second round through the Village. Thanks for your cooperation.
GROVES HIGH SCHOOL GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE
Get a great deal at the the Groves High School Gigantic Garage Sale on Sunday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations for the sale will be accepted September 24 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and September 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please contact shelleygrig@gmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT BASCC
The BASCC Open House will be held on Monday, September 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Special fall exercise and enrichment programs will be showcased and door prizes will be awarded throughout the morning. Refreshments will be served. Please call 248-203-5270 for more information.
Two new classes to be offered at BASCC in the fall include:
AFRAID OF FALLING - A class that focuses on self-confidence and balance control in order to prevent falls. This class meets Wednesdays, September 8 - October 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
PORTABLE RESISTANCE BAND WORKOUT - A class that utilizes resistance bands to strengthen and tone muscles. This class meets Tuesdays, September 14 - November 2.
To register for this classes, please call BASCC at 248-203-5270.
CONSERVE ENERGY WITH WEATHERIZATION
The Weatherization Assistance Program is a FREE service funded by the Federal Department of Energy (DOE) that provides FREE energy conservation services for eligible low-income households. Weatherization can help reduce energy use and lower energy bills considerably. Please call 517-546-8500 or 248-209-2600 for more information on this program.
OAKLAND COUNTY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Gather the family and enjoy free concerts in Oakland County parks this summer. Please click on the following link for acts scheduled to perform and dates: Concert Summer Series 2010.
FORECLOSURE HELP
The Southeast Michigan Regional Foreclosure Intervention and Neighborhood Stabilization Collaborative (FINSC) has developed a new web portal in order to help homeoners avoid foreclosure. The web portal is comprised of valuable information that will connect homeowners with non-profit housing counseling agencies for free assistance. To access the web portal, please click on the following link:
www.fightmortgageforeclosurefinsc.org
TELEGRAPH ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
In order to improve safety and promote economic vitality on the heavily traveled corridor of Telegraph Road (US-24), three major repaving projects are planned. Sixteen miles of pavement from 8 Mile Road to Orchard Lake Road in Southfield, Bingham Farms, Franklin and Bloomfield Township will be repaired beginning in late March and ending in December. Alternate routes are strongly advised. For more information, please click on the link: MDOT_US-24_flyer_Final_312842_7.
EVENINGS IN THE GARDEN 2010
The Michigan State University Extension is pleased to present "Evenings in the Garden 2010." Workshops on topics such as ornamental grasses, butterfly gardens, herb gardens and other areas of gardening interest will be offered. Please call 248-858-0887 for more information.
FREE PERSONAL DOCUMENT SHREDDING
Southfield Township is providing free personal document shredding on Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at the Southfield Township parking lot located at 18550 W. 13 Mile Road. This is the only date that this sevice will be offered this year.
Documents must be removed from plastic or metal file folders and binders. Six storage boxes of documents per person will be accepted.
DOG LICENSES
Southfield Township will not be sending out notices for dog licenses this year. Dog licenses are $5.00 prior to March 31st and $10.00 thereafter.
Dog licenses are obtained at Southfield Township, 18550 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., just west of Southfield Road.
SAVE THE ECCENTRIC
Grass Roots effort to save the Birmingham Eccentric which has been around for 131 years. Log on to
www.SaveTheEccentric.com
POLICE DISPATCH - (248) 626-5444
ELECTION INFO
To be placed on the Permanent Absentee Voter Application List, click on link below and complete form.
PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTER APPLICATION