Upcoming Farmington Michigan Events

September 11 Patriot Day Ceremony to be held in Farmington Hills

A Patriot Day ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Heritage Park located on Farmington Road between Ten and Eleven Mile. The American Legion Post #346 of Farmington will present the annual 9-11 ceremony to honor those who served our country in the past and also to honor the men and women who currently serve in the American armed forces throughout the world.

In the U.S., Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of the nearly three thousand people who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Organizer Wally Christensen, chaplain and past commander for American Legion Post #346, asks community members to set aside this day to show their support. "During this memorial service, the American Legion will honor local citizens from all walks of life who have served to preserve our generation and all future generations," said Christensen.

Local officials will take part in the ceremony along with police, fire, clergy, active and reserve military units, veterans, and youth groups. For more information, call 248-871-2500.

Many Faces, One Future Our Community's Heritage

Farmington/Farmington Hills Multicultural Multiracial Community Council presents its 8th Annual Heritage Week October 6-12, 2008On October 6 - 12, 2008, the Farmington/Farmington Hills Multicultural Multiracial Community Council (MCMR) will host the community's 8th annual Heritage Week. The goal of Heritage Week is to unite the community by exploring all backgrounds - from historical inhabitants to the current residents who comprise the many cultures which are the fabric of Farmington and Farmington Hills. In a world too frequently divided by our differences, it is also the continuous goal of MCMR to highlight the commonalities of all residents. Please join MCMR October 6th - 12th to share your background and learn about those of others.

The week's schedule will include the following events:

October 6 - 12: Introduction of Heritage Week from local faith leaders in their places of worship

October 7: Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration - Longacre House - 1 - 3 p.m. - reservation only, limited seating, 248-871-2512

October 7: Cultural Competency Workshop - 3 - 5 p.m. - Maxfield Training Center, 33000 Thomas Street, Farmington

October 8: Student Dialogue Kick-off

October 5 - 8: "Kiterunner" - Civic Theater (See Theater for show times)

October 9: "Kiterunner" Movie Discussion & Dinner - Maxfield Training Center, 33000 Thomas Street, Farmington

5 p.m. movie showing

7 p.m. dinner and discussion

October 10: Swearing-In Ceremony for New Citizens - Costick Activities Center, 28600 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills - 10 a.m.

October 12: Heritage Festival - 12:30 - 5 p.m.

Fashion parade, continuous entertainment, food, cultural and organizational booths, restaurants, art exhibit, children's crafts and activities. New for this year's Heritage Week is the Japanese Tea Ceremony, the movie "Kiterunner," student dialogues, and a mural exhibited at the Costick Center developed by students from local schools. All events are free, except food and adult craft purchases at the festival. Details about all events are available on the MCMR web site: www.mcmr.org or call the MCMR help-line at 248-871-2512.

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