BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham is introducing a brand-new event, Pumpkin Patch, this fall for families to enjoy 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Shain Park.

BIRMINGHAM/BINGHAM FARMS/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/FRANKLIN — Fire Prevention Week is nationally observed every year the week of Oct. 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire. Some communities observe Fire Prevention Month for all of October.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — For the eighth year, Cranbrook Institute of Science is hosting its major local fundraising event, Women Rock Science.

BIRMINGHAM — People can indulge in unique local burgers all month long during BirminghamBURGER. Local restaurants will be vying for the title of Best Burger in downtown Birmingham Oct. 1-31.

BIRMINGHAM — St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild of Cranbrook is putting on its production of “Seminar,” by Theresa Rebeck, at St. Dunstan’s Theatre, opening Oct. 10.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township residents will have the opportunity to meet township staff during a fun, family-friendly event with refreshments and activities at the Bloomfield Township campus, 4200 Telegraph Road.

BIRMINGHAM — The Michigan Department of Education has announced two winners of the 2025 Michigan Green Ribbon Schools awards — Birmingham Public Schools’ West Maple Elementary and the Lansing School District. The award honors schools and other learning institutions for their efforts towards sustainability.

BIRMINGHAM — Patricia Andrews, a Birmingham teacher and historian, dedicated much of her life to serving the Birmingham area as a resident of 75 years. Now her legacy continues through an outdoor reading garden that was recently installed.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Voters in the Bloomfield Hills Schools district will decide on a 1.5-mill sinking fund replacement proposal that would be an increase over the expiring levy by just over 0.8 mills for 10 years. The measure will be decided in the Nov. 4 election.  

BIRMINGHAM/ BEVERLY HILLS — In 2008, Schools Offer Support was started after five women in a coffee shop came up with a way to bring together parents and students to support their high school community.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Village Players are kicking off their 103rd season with a classic musical that has touched audiences’ hearts for over 60 years: “Man of La Mancha.”

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Society of Women Painters is presenting “Explorations” at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center until Sept. 18.

BEVERLY HILLS — Judson Center’s Lahser Children’s Respite Home, located at 31111 Lahser Road in Beverly Hills, will be closing its doors Sept. 28. The closure follows a ruling that the center is no longer in compliance with Michigan Public Act 116.

SOUTHFIELD/ TROY — Artist Keven Bahoora uses natural materials in his art, which is being displayed indefinitely at the Italcasa showroom in the Michigan Design Center, 1700 Stutz Drive, Suite 25, in Troy.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Schools has upgraded its athletic facilities using 2020 bond money.