BIRMINGHAM/SOUTHFIELD — Students at Birmingham Public Schools and Southfield Public Schools now have access to state-of-the-art Volkswagen eLabs — resources that promote innovation through STEM learning.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — When it comes to ballroom dancing, it’s all about passion. Throughout the years, LaBlast founder Louis van Amstel has seen countless examples of passionate dancers and instructors in his partner-free dance fitness workout program.

BIRMINGHAM — Detroit artist Ryan Standfest presents an exhibition at the Birmingham Bloomfield Arts Center that is filled with new pieces that come together to form a cohesive body of work.

FRANKLIN — The Franklin Village Council unanimously approved the purchase of two Flock cameras totalling $6,000 using state forfeiture funds Oct. 13.

FRANKLIN — The village of Franklin has a new village clerk, Evan Milan. His first day as the village clerk was on Sept. 22.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department located a deceased woman at a residence while performing a welfare check at 12:15 p.m. Sept. 27 on Hedgewood Drive.

BEVERLY HILLS — Beverly Park will be filled with excited children dressed in costumes for a fun night of trick-or-treating 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Halloween Hoot in Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road.

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.