Royal Oak Bids for Google Fiber Community Distinction

Royal Oak gears up for Google Fiber
Internet mogul Google is launching its hyper-fast 1 gigabit broadband Internet connection Google Fiber. Google is looking for several test communities across the United States to pilot the new browser, and Royal Oak wants to be onboard.
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Royal Oak AIDS Walk and NAMES Project Memorial Quilt Viewing

AIDS Walk and NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt opening in downtown Royal Oak
Over 5,000 walkers will take to the streets of downtown Royal Oak on Sunday, Sept. 19 for the annual AIDS walk and NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt opening. My apologies, this blog posted after the fact, but I hope the walkers went well and will report on the turn-out when available.
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Michigan Ballot Proposal 10-2 Prohibits Convicted Felons from Holding Public Office

Proposal 10-2 on November 2, 2010 Michigan Ballot Makes Felons Ineligible from Holding Public Office
Voters in Michigan face several interesting proposals at the November 2, 2010 polls. In my nearly 30 years as a registered voter, I do not remember a proposal like Proposal 10-2 which would prohibit a convicted felon from holding office.
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Fruit Ridge Hayrides Harvest Fest Pumpkin Patch, U-Pick Apples, Corn Maze


Fruit Ridge Hayrides Harvest Fest Apple Orchard, Pumpkin Patch Family Fun
There's no better place to be in fall than an apple orchard and pumpkin patch. Fruit Ridge Hayrides Fall Fest, September 18-October 31 serves up hayrides, corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, fire engine rides, pig train, donuts and cider.
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Ann Arbor HomeGrown Festival First Second in September


Ann Arbor HomeGrown Festival Saturday in September Looking for some down home downtown fun in the big city this weekend? Come on downtown Ann Arbor Michigan the second Saturday in September for Ann Arbor HomeGrown Festival. Local produce, food  pubs, microwbrews, kids events, music and dancing.
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ArtPrize Returns to Grand Rapids Michigan September 22-October 10, 2010



ArtPrize Wows Grand Rapids, Michigan Visitors for Second Year September 22, -October 10, 2010
If you missed the inaugural year for ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan, no worries. Starting September 22 and running until October 10, 2010, ArtPrize fills downtown GR with giant works of art competing for a cool $250,000 prize.
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