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Cranbrook on the Green returns with two new additions
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — For the second year, Cranbrook Art Museum is holding Cranbrook on the Green, opening May 24. Cranbrook on the Green is an artist-designed miniature golf course that will be open through Sept. 3.
Members of the Cranbrook community submitted hole designs inspired by a Cranbrook site, story or alumni. Submissions were selected by a blind jury. This year, two new holes have been added to the course.
One of the new holes was created by Cranbrook Academy of Art student Katie Mongoven. This hole was inspired by the windows of the Cranbrook Dining Hall on the Cranbrook campus of Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School.
The other new hole was created by sister duo Priscilla and Gabriela Lloyd. They currently work as part of the exhibition team at Cranbrook Institute of Science. Their creation was inspired by Cranbrook’s Greek Theatre.
Cranbrook on the Green costs $15 for adults, $10 for ArtMembers and Detroit residents, and $8 for children under 12. Gallery admission is included with registration.
As a new addition this season, a cash bar will serve wine and beer for guests playing on the course every Thursday.
Touch A Truck with Birmingham Youth Assistance May 20
BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Youth Assistance will hold a Touch A Truck event 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 20.
Fire trucks, police vehicles, construction vehicles and more will be available to give the community a hands-on experience at Bingham Farms Elementary School.
Local children will have the opportunity to experience what it is like to be up close to the big trucks they see on the road every day. Birmingham Youth Assistance partnered with local municipalities, private companies and individuals to make this event happen for the community.
Birmingham Youth Assistance is asking guests for a $5 donation per car. More information can be found at BirminghamYouthAs sistance.org.
West Maple Elementary receives award for school library
BIRMINGHAM — West Maple Elementary School has recently been named the 2023 National School Library of the Year by the American Association of School Librarians. Since the award was established in 1963, only two other Michigan school districts have ever won the prestigious honor.
A prize of $10,000 was awarded to West Maple Elementary.
“This is outstanding news to be named a national school winner,” BPS Superintendent Embekka Roberson said in a press release. “We are so proud of the tremendous work, time and effort the administration and staff at West Maple has put forward to earn this amazing recognition. Principal Jason Pesamoska and resident librarian Carrie Betts, along with countless others, are innovators who are always striving for greatness for our students and community, daily – this honor exemplifies it.”
In order to apply, West Maple Elementary completed an extension application, a digital library portfolio, virtual interviews and an in-person visit by the committee chairs. Libraries are chosen that demonstrate the American Association of School Librarians’ national school library standards: inquire, include, collaborate, curate, explore and engage.
Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham introduces May speakers
BIRMINGHAM — Each month, the Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham hosts speakers at the Friday luncheon at the Iroquois Club.
Andrew D. Breidenich, the security director of Somerset Collection, will begin the month on May 5 by presenting “providing first-rate security to residential and commercial properties.”
The next presentation will be on May 12 as Leigh Ann Winowiecki, a global research leader of World Agroforestry, will present “advances in soil and land health monitoring to track agricultural interventions across sub-Saharan Africa.”
On May 19, Tina Langley, a diplomat at Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky, will present “history of spirits, brand heritage, production, and customer service.”
There will be no meeting May 26 because of Memorial Day weekend.
