CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS
Newsletter December 2 - December 9, 2022
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UPCOMING DATES
December 5, Monday, 7:00 pm: Planning Commission Meeting
December 6, Tuesday, 7:30 pm: City Commission Meeting
December 7, Wednesday, 7:30 pm: Historic District Commission Meeting - CANCELLED
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LEAF VACUUMING HAS ENDED
As of this writing (December 2), the curbside leaf pick up has ended. The DPW will rush to convert those trucks to handle salt and plowing. Luckily, for your remaining leaves, there are two more Tuesdays for pickup of yard waste (in tall paper bags or cans with stickers). The yard waste bags can be set at the curb after 4:00 pm Monday but no later than 7:00 am Tuesday. December 13th is the last pickup.
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WINTER 2023 HOMETOWN HERALD
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HUNTINGTON WOODS WINS VOTER CHALLENGE!
With an 79.09% voter turnout, Huntington Woods won the voter challenge sponsored by Nat Pernick. The city will donate the $1000 prize to the Government Alliance on Race and Equity.
For Voter Challenge results, check out Nat Pernick's blog at:
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SEWAGE LINING UPDATE
Our contractor Lanzo has been lining certain portions of sewer in the City. This is a long-lasting repair method that eliminates the need to dig up sewers and destroy landscaping and trees. Each affected home will get a gold-colored door hanger to notify the resident about the work. Please read it carefully and call Lanzo’s number on the door hanger with any questions or concerns. The project should be completed in a couple of weeks, but each affected home should only have one day of inconvenience (mainly minimizing water use during the one day). The majority of homes in the City will not be affected at all.
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HUNTINGTON WOODS TEEN COUNCIL COFFEE MUG SALE
These ceramic mugs make great gifts for Hanukkah & Christmas! Enjoy your steaming coffee or hot chocolate in this cute HW mug - designed by the Huntington Woods Teen Council.
Purchase online at recreation.hwmi.org or at the Gillham Recreation Center.
Cost: $8.00/mug
Proceeds to benefit the Huntington Woods Teen Council
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VAN GOGH IN AMERICA AT THE DIA
Thursday, January 5, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Van Gogh in America celebrates the DIA’s status as the first public museum in the United States to purchase a painting by Vincent van Gogh, his Self-Portrait (1887). On the 100th anniversary of its acquisition, experience 74 authentic Van Gogh works from around the world and discover the fascinating story of America’s introduction to this iconic artist, in an exhibition only at the DIA. Following the self guided tour, enjoy lunch at one of the many dining options at the DIA on your own.
Registration begins 12/13 online ( recreation.hwmi.org) or at the Rec Center front desk. Non-resident registration begins on December 19. Cost: $25 (lunch on your own) includes transportation and exhibit entry.
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CHILDREN'S STORYTIME
Tuesday, December 6 & 13
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join Miss Shannon in the children's area for stories, rhymes, songs and play time!
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BURTON BOOK CLUB
Monday - Thursday, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Burtonbery Book Club is for 4th and 5th Grade students from Burton Elementary School that are reading Burtonbery books!
This is a drop-in Book Club and available Mon-Thursday 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Students can choose their own reading activities that will be provided, use question cards with a friend, silent read or buddy read, eat snacks and more...
Come join in the fun with Ms. Shannon! Let's get reading!
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HOLIDAY CARD MAKING
Saturday, December 10, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Knox Room
Learn a unique transfer technique using plastic bags and water-based markers to create a beautiful watercolor effect for your holiday card. CCS artist Flynn Ware leads this popular adult art program. All materials provided; registration required.
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ARTIST KATHLYN ROSENTHAL "LOOKING FOR THE MAGIC"
November 5th Through December 29th
Woods Gallery
Local Huntington Woods photographer, Kathlyn Rosenthal, has been engaged in photography for about 50 years and her work captures the beauty and mystery found in nature. Her photos explore the patterns as well as abstraction she sees in nature all around us. This exhibit will inspire you to look at our natural world in a new way.
Come explore the magic of her photographs on exhibit thru Dec 29th on the lower level of the Huntington Woods Library. The Woods Gallery is open during library hours.
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VIBRANT VOICES BOOK DISCUSSION
Tuesday, December 13, 1:30 pm
Woods Gallery
Through the fictional book The Mountains Sing by Vietnamese author Nguyen Phan Que Mai, we’ll discuss the relationships and challenges faced by the books characters and will also discuss the aftermath of the Vietnam War from the less-often heard perspective of a Vietnamese citizen.
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MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Thursday December 8, 7:00 pm
Detroit-based jazz keyboardist, Charles Green has over 50 years’ experience, touring with Motown acts like The Spinners and The Four Tops, and with renown singers like Vic Damone and Ernestine Anderson, among many others.
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DONT MISS THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY POP-UP BOOK SALE!
Saturday, December 3
Just in time for holiday gift-giving, the Friends of the Library are having a (not so) mini book sale! Saturday, December 3rd, in the Knox Room on the library’s lower level.
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WINTER SCAVANGER HUNT
Miss Shannon has created two new scavenger hunts in the children's area. One is for preschoolers and the other is for elementary age children. Find the winter themed pictures and facts around the children’s section, and take a sticker when you’re done!
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BUS DRIVER NEEDED
CDL-B, Passenger Endorsement, Air Brake Certification Needed Part-time driver needed for occasional latchkey, summer camp and adult trips. (using 45 passenger bus) $14.00/hour.
Additional opportunity for part-time position driving the city’s SMART bus for senior transportation M-F, 8:30am - 3:30pm (days & times may vary).
For More Information:
Contact Jennifer Furlong at 248.581.2712 or jfurlong@hwmi.org
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HW LATCHKEY RECRUITMENT
A wonderful opportunity to work with kids, build a resume and gain professional development!
Monday - Friday, 3 pm - 6pm
Flexible Hours & Days!
16+ yrs. may apply
For More Information:
Contact Jenny at 248.541.3030 EXT. 719 or jmorgan@hwmi.org
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OPENINGS
The City is accepting applications for qualified volunteers interested in serving on various Boards and Commissions. To apply, please visit the City Clerk's page on the City's website.
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LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD OPENINGS
The Library Advisory Board needs you! As of January 1, 2023, we will have two openings on our Library Board, one for an adult and one for a high school student. The Board meets on the third Monday of each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
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UPCOMING DATES
Monday, December 12, 7:30 pm: Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - CANCELLED
Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 pm: Anti-Racism Advisory Committee
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS
26815 Scotia Road, Huntington Woods MI 48070
248.541.4300
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