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Local residents earn recognition from Oakland County
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Four West Bloomfield residents were recently recognized at a West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meeting after being selected as part of the 2023 Oakland Together 40 Under 40 class.
At a township board meeting Aug. 28, a proclamation recognized Danielle DePriest, a lawyer/shareholder with Zausmer PC; Vincent Kirkwood, who is the executive director of Playworks and an elected member of the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission; Dr. Kat Lewitzke, who is the owner and clinic director at Bright Pine Behavioral Health; and Amber Williams, who is a registered dietician and health and wellness educator for the Detroit Area Agency on Aging.
According to the proclamation, the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 program spotlights individuals who are making a difference in Oakland County, their communities, and beyond.
The proclamation goes on to state that the four West Bloomfield residents “have exemplified strong leadership and commitment within their respective fields.”
According to West Bloomfield Clerk Debbie Binder, West Bloomfield represents 10% of this year’s Oakland Together 40 Under 40 class.
Peace pole placed at West Bloomfield Township Hall
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Rotary Club of West Bloomfield recently planted a peace pole at the east end of West Bloomfield Township Hall.
According to information sent about the planting, a peace pole is an international symbol of peace and displays the message, “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in eight languages that are common in the area.
JFS schedules ‘Impact of Joy’ event
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Jewish Family Service has scheduled a free “brain health” workshop.
The “Impact of Joy on Your Brain” is a Zoom event that is scheduled to take place 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 18.
To find out how to register or ask questions, send an email to MindU@jfsdetroit.org or call (248) 788-MIND.
‘Silent Witness Ceremony’ scheduled at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
WEST BLOOMFIELD — HAVEN of Oakland County and Henry Ford Health are inviting community members to attend the 10th “Silent Witness Ceremony,” a “poignant and powerful” tribute that has been scheduled in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to those whose lives have been affected by intimate partner violence,” according to a press release.
Organized in partnership with the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking Prevention Committee, this year’s ceremony is themed “Turning Ripples Into Waves.”
“It aims to amplify awareness, foster community engagement, and make a significant impact in our ongoing battle against domestic violence,” the release states.
The event is scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. Oct. 12 in the demonstration kitchen at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.
The hospital is located at 6777 W. Maple Road.
‘PurpleLight’ event scheduled
ROYAL OAK — Pancreatic Cancer Action Network volunteers and local residents are scheduled to gather at a “PurpleLight” event Oct. 22.
The opening ceremony is set to take place at 6:30 p.m. at Gilda’s Club, located at 3517 Rochester Road in Royal Oak.
According to a press release, the event is to “inspire action for pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers and their families” and recognize those lost to pancreatic cancer.
PurpleLight events take place across the country, according to the release.
“The event is also intended to inspire local residents to take immediate action by joining the movement and support PanCAN’s urgent mission to save lives,” the release states. “As the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and with a five-year survival rate of just 12%, pancreatic cancer demands urgent action to save lives. There is currently no standard early detection test for pancreatic cancer, and few effective treatments are available, making the ongoing funding of innovative research crucial to solving this challenging disease.”
PurpleLight will include a special reading of names in recognition of those lost to pancreatic cancer, as well as recognize current survivors of the disease.
“Participants will come together to hear their loved one’s name read and to pay tribute and continue the fight against pancreatic cancer,” the release states.
For more information, send an email to mbuot-favazza@pancanvolunteer.org.
