Fall, 2013 - Downtown Farmington

Farmington Downtown Development Authority
THE MIRACLE OF ICE
Since the inception of Riley
Park in 2005, the greater
Farmington community has
enjoyed the many
programmed and passive
activities that occur routinely
throughout the temperate
months of the year. Indeed,
events such as the Rhythmz in
Riley Park concert series, the
library’s Pavilion Story Time
and the Farmington Farmers &
Artisans Market have
positioned Riley Park as a
community gathering place
and focal point. On most mild
weather days, the park welcomes
picnics, play dates and other fun
activities.
Yet, realization of its potential as a
four-season destination for familyfriendly activities has yet to be
fulfilled – until now.
This past August, former Mayor Tom
Buck and DDA President Melissa
Andrade spoke at a press conference
to announce the addition of the Riley
Wi nte r 2 0 1 3 , Vo l u m e 1 0 , I s s u e 2
By Annette Knowles, Assistant to the City Manager
family is quite pleased at how
Riley Park in Downtown
Farmington has become a hub
for families and friends to
gather together and has also
become a center for key
events in Farmington,” he
stated.
Furthermore, he expressed
excitement at the opportunity
that the ice rink will offer.
“The Riley Foundation’s
commitment to create the
Riley Park Ice Rink will make
possible a fourth season for
activity
in downtown. We are
Conceptual view of the ice rink in Riley Park
excited to be able to support this
Park Ice Rink to the park’s list of
worthwhile enhancement for families
amenities. With a generous
and friends enjoying the quality of life
contribution of $100,000 from the
in our community.”
Riley Foundation that served to seed
Other donors have come forward
the project, a winter 2013 installation
with offers of financial and in-kind
is assured. A miracle of ice is about
support, including the City’s longtime
to happen!
engineering firm, OHM Advisors, as
In pledging the funds, George Riley
well as S3 Architecture and Wright
was complimentary about the
Beamer Attorneys.
Continued on page 7
evolution of his namesake park. “Our
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Parting Words
Changes and Moves
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The Spirit of Harvest Moon
Business Updates
4-5 Merchants’ Corner
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Latest Addition to DDA Board
Committee Updates
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2014 Calendar of Events
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Holly Days
Main St.Messenger
Winter 2013, Volume 10, Issue 2
PARTING WORDS
By Tom Buck, former Mayor
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote and enrich
a vigorous downtown
business and residential
district while retaining
and enhancing our
Main Street atmosphere.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(As of 11-4-2013)
Melissa Andrade, Pres.
Valerie Greer
Dan Higgins, Sec./V.P.
Les Key
Sean Murphy
Meet 8:00 am,
1st Thursday of each month,
Room A, City Hall
CITY MANAGER,
DDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Vincent Pastue
ASSISTANT TO THE
CITY MANAGER
Annette Knowles
248-473-7276
248-615-1279 Fax
23600 Liberty Street
Farmington, MI 48335
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Editor, Pat Shelton
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By the time you are reading
this I will be your former
Mayor in Farmington. This
message provides me with an
opportunity to say thanks for
all your support and to share
some thoughts as I conclude
that role in our fine city.
Serving our community of
residents and businesses as
Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and
Council Member has been a
great honor. We have endured some very
difficult times over these past few years,
and I am pleased to see Farmington on the
uptrend and to have been part of
minimizing the adversity. Working with our
staff and on our infrastructure to foster
fresh growth has been rewarding. Behind
the scenes, during these tough times, our
city employees made sacrifices, programs
have been put in place to manage the
long-term legacy obligations, and we have
worked to maintain our services.
I hope you join me in the pride I feel for
our city and DDA staffs for the tremendous
job they have done in managing our
safety, our environment, our city budgets
and our development over these very
challenging times. Our Council members
have worked together with our DDA
board, our many other commissions,
boards and volunteers and many of our
collective accomplishments during these
past eight years are quite visible. We now
enjoy the Grand River streetscape, the new
Grove Street streetscape, the Drakeshire
Plaza façade, Roush’s relocation of over
100 people to 9 Mile Road,
The Groves Retail Center
development, the work of the
Corridor Improvement
Authority and many more
improved gathering places
and businesses. Additionally,
our list of activities and
events in downtown has
grown dramatically and has
now become quite organic;
by providing great gathering
spaces, families, friends and groups are
creating their own activities.
Two recent highlights of my term as
Mayor have been particularly exciting. The
major commitment of the Riley Foundation
to create the new Riley Park Ice Rink this
winter will provide a fun venue for winter
activity in the center of our downtown. To
truly grow the quality and character of this
venue, I hope you will make a contribution
at whatever level is comfortable for you:
for more information on how to help, see
page 7 in this newsletter or visit
DowntownFarmington.org. The second
recent highlight of my term is the
recognition by CNN/Money Magazine of
Farmington as the 27th Best Small City to
live in in America. No city in Michigan was
higher on this list!
The public role on Council has been an
incredible education for me, and again, I
am grateful for the opportunity to serve in
our local democracy and encourage all of
you who have an interest to join in and
make your voice heard. As always, I will see
you around town!
CHANGES AND MOVES
By Vince Pastue, City Manager, DDA Executive Director
The Farmington Downtown
Development Authority (DDA)
is currently in the midst of a
significant reorganization. The
DDA reorganization is part of
an overall city-wide
reorganization that is focusing
resources on economic and
community development. As
market conditions have
improved over the past year
along with a broader societal
interest in walkable, higher-density
cities, Farmington is well-positioned to
take advantage of this opportunity for
redevelopment of our older commercial
areas, but must have the
personnel resources to help
facilitate this change.
Consequently, it is necessary
to reorganize City/DDA
operations.
One of the additional
objectives of the
reorganization is to reduce
expenses to the overall city
budget. In fact, the
reorganization will reduce DDA
overhead costs which allows resources to
be focused on business recruitment and
retention efforts in the downtown, retail
Continued on page 3
Main St.Messenger
Winter 2013, Volume 10, Issue 2
THE SPIRIT OF HARVEST MOON
By Melissa Andrade, DDA President
The Harvest Moon
Celebration typically starts in
mid-September with a
“pep rally” at John Cowley &
Sons Irish Pub. It just feels like
fall in the pub – the romantic
wood, stone and brick
architecture accentuated by a
warm woody smell and
amber glow from the fire. We
usually fill the place with
about 50 volunteers, but this
year was different. Cowley’s was closed due
to a fire. With just a few days to rethink our
event, we moved it to our beloved town
center – Riley Park and Sundquist Pavilion.
Instead of nice warm appetizers – which
were always donated by the Cowley family –
and a full bar, we offered donuts and cider
to the volunteers. They came anyway; even
Greg Cowley came. I was proud and
impressed. I realized that Harvest Moon isn’t
just an event in our community, it is a spirit
of fellowship.
Next was the “Day at the Farm.” This is
where a handful of volunteers (or Mooners,
as they have dubbed themselves) travel to
Gass Centennial Farm near Romeo to cut
down bundles of cornstalks, this year more
than 250. After hours of cutting, bundling
and tying, we took a lunch break. Someone
spread out a blanket – it was for the shared
food. There was a pumpkin pie bought at a
local orchard, along with apple cherry
cider, grapes that were toted from our very
own Farmers Market, and homemade
chocolate chip cookies. Again, the shared
work and picnic underscored the
community fellowship.
As Harvest Moon week
progressed, the streets were
decorated with our cornstalks;
volunteers were scheduled for
the event, and final
arrangements were made by the
DDA staff. One volunteer took
three days off work to wade
through the itchy Farmington
ditches and cut bundles of
cattails, asters, and other
wildflowers that recently decorated our
pavilion. Thank you, Marty. Micki, owner of
The Vines Flower & Garden, came to the
pavilion after work and during her breaks
to weave in her magic, ensuring autumn’s
warm hues welcomed every guest into our
pavilion on a Michigan fall weekend.
Dusted off and cleaned up, the Mooners
received guests as the Harvest Moon
Celebration kicked off. What a job, what
an effort, what a community. I am
overcome with awe. It is with this spirit
that I look forward to our ice rink and
growing our downtown businesses.
With the holiday season upon us, I
realize that 2014 is quickly approaching.
As I look back on the year, I can still feel
the punctuated emotion it evoked – pride,
joy, amazement, as well as some sadness. I
know we will all move forward with the
spirit of Harvest Moon – the spirit of our
community. With the ground solidly
beneath us, we stand for what we believe
and remain standing because we have our
fellowship. I am honored to live in
Farmington.
CHANGES AND MOVES
Continued from page 2
promotions, infrastructure improvements,
and securing grant funding to defray
infrastructure costs.
To accomplish this, the City and DDA will
be restructuring the manner in which
community events will be managed. It is
important to note the events will still take
place in the downtown, but will be
managed by different community
organizations. The DDA has done an
excellent job the past few years in creating
a sense of place in our downtown but City
administration feels it is time to transition
these events to partnering community
organizations. Beginning in 2014, the
Greater Farmington Area Chamber of
Commerce will be organizing and
managing the 50th annual Founders
Festival. The City will begin managing the
Farmers Market in 2014; again, no changes
are planned. Art on the Grand has been a
wonderful partnership with the
Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Division
which will continue with the DDA’s role
being somewhat reduced. The Rhythmz in
Riley Park summer concert series will
continue, but will be administered differently. We are not planning any significant
changes with the September Harvest Moon
Celebration or Holly Days in early
December. Again, the events will remain
an integral part of our community but
BUSINESS
UPDATES
New Business
Artisan Knitworks
23616 Farmington Road
Brisket Gourmet Sandwiches
32809 Grand River Avenue
Essential Family Chiropractic
33225 Grand River Avenue
GG’s Boutique
23348 Grand River Avenue
Los Tres Amigos
33200 Grand River Avenue
The Accessory Snob
33319 Grand River Avenue
The Scented Bean
33335 Grand River Avenue
TrueNorth Christian
Counseling Center
33100 Grand River Avenue
Tuesday Morning
23320 Farmington Road
New Location
Off the Beaten Path Books
& Emporium
33314 Grand River Avenue
managed differently, allowing the DDA to
focus on economic development
opportunities.
The effect of the event reorganization is
less personnel and office space. Therefore,
the last component will involve moving
the remaining DDA operations to City Hall.
The DDA Executive Director will now
function as the Assistant to the City
Manager, working in concert with the
City’s Economic and Community
Development Director.
In summary, we feel this reorganization
will allow Farmington and its downtown
district to take advantage of
redevelopment opportunities and reduce
overhead costs, while simultaneously
maintaining the events and programs
enjoyed by our residents and businesses.
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Main St.Messenger
MERCHANTS’
Winter 2013, Volume 10, Issue 2
CORNER
By Colleen Carnahan and Mellissa McKenna, Organization Committee
We’re pleased to report that several news businesses
have located in Downtown Farmington since the last
issue of the Main St. Messenger.
Artisan Knitworks is located
at 23616 Farmington Road. Stop
in to meet Sandra VanBurkleo
and Larry Hart, who have been
in the yarn business for the past
seven years. Their mission is to
support fiber artisans … from beginners
to highly skilled professionals.
You will find the finest hand-spun and
hand-dyed yarns made in the USA! They
scour fiber festivals and farms to
maintain a unique selection. Be sure to
check out their artisan-made gifts that
include jewelry, a photographic card line
featuring Larry's unique eye, vintage
Artisan Knitworks
buttons and fasteners, as well as an
features
hand-spun
exclusive line of patterns.
and hand-dyed yarns.
All of their wearables – hand-knit
sweaters, hats, shawls and other garments – are made by
professional knitters across the US and Canada. Being fully
committed to artisanal education, they boast a curriculum which
includes knitting, crochet, finishing and design classes.
For more information, visit their website at
www.artisanknitworks.com, find them on Facebook or call
248-427-0804. Hours of operation: Tuesday-Friday 10:30 am – 7:00
pm, Saturday 10:30 am – 5:30 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm- 5:30 pm
(closed Monday).
A welcomed addition to
Downtown Farmington’s eateries is
Brisket Gourmet Sandwiches,
which Mike Amin opened in
October. The deli is in the newer
building at 32809 Grand River
Avenue, which is in between
neighboring business Sam Sarkis
Photography and the former
location of Grand One Hour
Cleaners. The deli will have a full
menu of sandwiches, soups, salads,
Brisket Gourmet Sandwiches and beverages. The Boar’s Head
brand, used exclusive at the deli, is
features Boar’s Head
well-known for the highest quality
products.
ham, turkey, roast beef, chicken,
and artisan cheeses. Boar’s Head products contain no fillers,
gluten, artificial flavors, colors or trans-fat.
This new eatery has added to Downtown Farmington’s charm
by offering outside covered seating. You can enjoy Brisket
Gourmet Sandwiches Monday through Saturdays from 10:00 am
to 8:00 pm. Orders are available for carryout and delivery as well
so call in an order today at 248-893-7777.
Edward Jones Investments serves individual investors and
business owners. They focus on helping you reach your long-term
financial goals. Their philosophy is that service to the individual is
of utmost importance.
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Downtown Farmington
welcomes Steve C. Chang,
Financial Advisor, to his new
location at 33312 Grand
River Avenue, Suite 101.
Steve has been a financial
advisor since 2002. He holds
a bachelor’s degree in
Economics, has earned the
Accredited Asset
Management Specialist
Steve C. Chang is
Award from the College for
Financial Advisor at the new
Financial Planning and has
Edward Jones office.
experience working as a
business analyst for Flagstar Bank. He currently resides in
Farmington Hills with his family and serves as an ambassador for
the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce.
Edward Jones financial advisors provide quality long-term
investment opportunities that include a broad mix of municipal,
government and corporate bonds; mutual funds; common stocks;
and tax-advantaged securities. Visit Steve to discuss your
personal unique investment goals and needs. You can reach him
at 248-474-7844 to make an appointment.
Dr. Natalie Nedanovski had worked in
Farmington for a chiropractor before going to
Chiropractic school herself, and opening up
Essential Family Chiropractic at 33225 Grand
River Avenue. Dr. Natalie focuses on “pure
principled chiropractics” while helping people
raise non-medicated families. She educates her
clients and corrects misaligned bones which block
nerve messages. Patients under care have been
Dr. Natalie able to say goodbye to digestive problems, high
Nedanovski
blood pressure, asthma, headaches, insomnia,
fibromyalgia and many more symptoms. The high-volume
practice is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and some
Saturdays. The office accepts insurance and offers affordable cash
and family plans. For information about Essential Family
Chiropractic, visit online at http://www.efchiropractic.com or call
248-767-8732.
Business partners Karen Gara and
Beth Gentile are the proud owners of
Downtown Farmington’s newest
women’s boutique located at 23348
Grand River Avenue. GG’s Boutique
is open for business right inside Merle
Norman in Rebecca’s Wigs former
space. You can still shop at Rebecca’s
around the corner from Merle
Norman. All three businesses (GG’s
Boutique, Merle Norman and
Rebecca’s Wigs) are walkably
connected on the inside. The
boutique features stylish, fashionable
and fabulous clothing featuring
separates, career wear, and after-five
attire. Accessories and gift items are
also available. Visit and like GG’s
GG’s Boutique features
clothing, accessories
and gift items.
Main St.Messenger
Winter 2013, Volume 10, Issue 2
MERCHANTS’
Welcome to our new
bilingual (also Spanishspeaking) neighbor and
owner, Liliana Garcia, at
Litito’s Nail Salon located at
23612 Farmington Road.
The staff at Litito’s Nail
Salon provides high quality
service and customer
satisfaction and will to do
everything possible to meet
your expectations. Services
include manicures, pedicures,
shellacs, waxing and foot
treatment. One free design on
one
nail per hand is offered as
Litito’s Nail Salon stresses
well as a $3 discount to senior
customer satisfaction.
citizens on Tuesdays.
The salon is open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Call
248-274-2300 for more information.
The moment you see the steampunk hot air balloon in the
window of Off the Beaten Path Books & Emporium, you will
want to step in to get a look at the inside of this bookstore.
Open the door and you will find rows of bookshelves with used
and new books, unusual
décor, and steampunk
offerings such as hats,
goggles, jewelry and books
written in the style. The
bookstore feels like a
curiosity shop – you never
know what you are going
to see.
Owner Sal Palland opened
the store originally on
Orchard Lake. The new
location on Grand River
Avenue next to the
Basement Burger Bar offers
a lot of foot traffic plus a
Off the Beaten Path Books &
room in the rear. The back
Emporium is now downtown.
room is scheduled for
activities such as belly dancing, Pilates, game night, knitting, and
stain glass classes.
Stop by to see what is going on at 33314 Grand River Avenue.
Open Wednesday through Sunday. Contact Sal Palland at
248-987-6055.
The Village Mall at 33335 Grand River Avenue is now home to
The Scented Bean, a husband and wife venture offering soy bean
candles in many scents as well as other artisanal finds. Jason
Stoops began selling his handmade soy candles five years ago
CORNER
Facebook page. “Keep Calm and Go Shopping.” GG’s is open
Monday-Saturday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. 248-477-3033.
Note: Located in the new space with Rebecca’s Wigs, Merle
Norman has expanded their services to offer massages, a hair
salon, and a beautiful day spa with a full menu of facials,
waxing and skin care.
and decided to open a store after
much online interest. In the new
store the Stoops are focusing on
bringing artisans together to
offer handmade items all year
round. The soy candles, in their
classic reusable mason jars, are
showcased along with home
décor, wearables and body and
bath products. Don’t forget to
stock up on your candles for the
holidays at The Scented Bean.
Stop by, call 248-476-6874 for
Jason Stoops has been
selling his handmade more information or go to
www.thescentedbean.com to purchase
soy candles for five
years.
candles online.
TrueNorth Christian Counseling
owners, Melissa Armbruster and Cathy
Ahlers, and a staff of eight counselors
moved to 33100 Grand River Avenue on
June 1st of this year from Oak Pointe
Church in Novi. Together they offer a
comprehensive background of specialties
to meet your needs.
“Finding true north is essential for
accurate navigation. In life’s journey we
are often uncertain where we stand,
where we are going and what is the right
path for us personally. Knowing our true
Cathy Ahlers and
north would enable us to follow the right
Melissa Armbuster of
path. Here in Downtown Farmington you
TrueNorth Christian
will find a lighthouse, a beacon light to
Counseling.
assist in guiding your ship through stormy
seas.”
The team’s goal is to help clients learn how to remove the
obstacles that have entangled and prevented them from
developing a healthy identity and living to their full potential.
While their name, TrueNorth Christian Counseling, connotes a
prerequisite of having an existing Christian belief system, it is
absolutely not a requirement! Anyone and everyone are welcome.
Private individual and family counseling, groups, workshops
and seminars are offered. Please visit http://www.truenorthcc.org
for a complete list of the wide range of counseling services
available or phone 248-888-1334 for more information.
Small Business Saturday
Shop in Downtown
Farmington on
Saturday, Nov. 30.
Come out and find
unique wares
for everyone
on your gift list.
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Main St.Messenger
Winter 2013, Volume 10, Issue 2
LATEST ADDITION TO THE DDA BOARD
By Pat Shelton, Editor, Organization Committee
Sean Murphy brings a young perspective and legal expertise to the Board
As the newest appointment to the Farmington
Committee, which is part of the DDA's structure,
Downtown Development Authority Board of
and can always be found volunteering at comDirectors, Sean Murphy plans to initially focus on
munity events. As a lawyer, Sean will be a great
helping with the recruitment and retention of
resource to the Board.”
downtown businesses.
Murphy has been with the Law Offices of Jason
“I look forward to moving forward on
A. Waechter in Southfield for the past five years,
measures that will enhance the “walkability” of
specializing in civil litigation. A graduate of
our city center, as well as working toward
Farmington High School, he received his BA from
recruiting new, well-fitting, staple establishments
U of M Ann Arbor in 2004 and his Juris Doctorate
to fill some of the empty storefronts so that our
from Wayne State University Law School in 2007.
downtown can become even more of a vibrant
Sean was appointed in 2011 by City Council to
Sean Murphy
destination,” stated Murphy. He is chairing the
serve as Farmington’s representative to the
Business Development Committee, which will be getting off Millennial Mayors Congress, which is a group of young proof the ground in the next few months. ”I strongly encourage fessionals and civic leaders from various Metro Detroit cities
community members who are interested in business
sharing ideas for the growth of their respective
development in the downtown to contact me and become
communities.
a part of our committee.”
He has volunteered at several Farmington events includAccording to Melissa Andrade, DDA Board President,
ing the Harvest Moon Celebration.
“Sean is a great addition to our Board. He is dedicated to the
“I enjoy the sense of community here in Farmington, the
community and shares the values and visions of the
friendliness of our citizens, our historical homes and
downtown. He is chairing the Business Development
buildings, and our great events.”
FARMINGTON MAIN STREET COMMITTEE UPDATES
The Farmington Downtown Development Authority’s
Main Street Committees have been busily working on
projects and programs that enhance Downtown
Farmington and our business community. Without them,
much of the progress you see around town would not be
possible.
Our Design Committee saw the
results of its recent review process
come to life in the forms of the Grove
Street Streetscape Project and the
façade renovation at The Groves retail
DESIGN
center. This unique public-private
partnership was the talk (and frustration, as most
improvement projects are) of the town. But what a
difference it has made in the visual appearance and
functionality of the downtown.
About three hundred festive women
enjoyed the first-ever Ladies Night Out, an
effort of the Promotions Committee.
Participating businesses surprised visitors
with beverage sampling, evening-only
specials and fun freebies. More recently, the
business locator map and outdoor
directories were updated to reflect the most
current business list. This group really works
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PROMOTIONS
hard to keep our businesses front and center. Watch for
another new venture, Restaurant Week, in February, 2014.
The Organization Committee’s
research about ice rinks culminated
quickly with the announcement of the
Riley Park Ice Rink, which is a focus of this
newsletter. Fundraising efforts will
become part of the annual work plan to
ORGANIZATION make sure the rink is fully funded each
year. But, the Organization Committee
accomplishes much more: volunteer coordinators, the
award-winning Press Corps and the newsletter crew keep
you informed and engaged in the activities downtown.
The Business Development Committee
needs your help to become successful.
With a new chair and a new focus,
additional members are a necessary
ingredient in the recipe for economic
success. Helping to find new opportunities
for businesses and working to improve
existing businesses will ensure the
BUSINESS
downtown continues to grow.
DEVELOPMENT
Would you like to be involved in a committee? Call us to find
out more at 248-473-7276.
Main St.Messenger
Winter 2013, Volume 10, Issue 2
2014 CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Restaurant Week
Last Week of February
Ladies Night Out
Evening in the Spring
Farmington Farmers
& Artisans Market
May - November
Rhythmz in Riley Park
June - August
Art on the Grand
First Weekend in June
Downtown Farmington
Founders Festival
Third Weekend in July
Harvest Moon Celebration
September, Last Weekend
Get up-to-date
event information at
www.DowntownFarmington.org
“The Quality Serv ice You Ex pect”
THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
& CREMATION SERVICE
33603 Grand River Avenue
Downtown Farmington
(248) 474-4131
www.thayer-rock.com
Robert G. Rock, President
Support Farmington businesses
and merchants. SHOP LOCAL!
THE MIRACLE OF ICE
Continued from page 1
MORE ABOUT THE RINK
As envisioned, the Riley Park Ice
Rink will be constructed in a size of
60 x 80 feet. It will be a refrigerated
rink that will be useful on most
winter days, provided that the
temperatures remain below 43
degrees. The rink will have dasher
boards and ambient lighting
installed to create a safe yet
enchanting experience for skaters.
The expected opening date will
be at the end of December 2013,
just in time for the holiday break for
families with school-age children. It
shall remain open until mid-March,
or as long as Mother Nature
continues to cooperate with a cold
brisk wind!
As a gift to the greater
community, the Riley Park Ice Rink
will be open free of charge for the
first season. A schedule of operating
hours is under development. Watch
for occasional special programming
at the rink.
HOW CAN I HELP?
The complete cost of the initial
installation will be about $200,000,
which includes labor and materials.
Operationally, the annual costs for
installation, maintenance, storage
and utilities will add up to nearly
$50,000.
The City of Farmington and
the Farmington Downtown
Development Authority have
agreed to underwrite the costs not
borne by any associated fees or
fundraising activities. However, the
intent of both entities is to solicit
sufficient private donations to fully
fund the project.
For this reason, a special revenue
account has been set up in the City’s
financial system that accounts for
Riley Park Ice Rink funds separately
from other city funds.
Any citizen wishing to make a
donation to the Riley Park Ice Rink
may pledge funds on a one-time or
annual basis. You can contribute by
completing the donation form
accompanying this article.
Corporate sponsorships of various
levels are available, and each level
has corresponding marketingrelated benefits.
A TREMENDOUS THANK YOU
The City of Farmington and the
Farmington Downtown
Development Authority offer their
sincere gratitude to those who
already have committed funds to the
Riley Park Ice Rink. The generous
nature of the Riley family, and you, is
the reason the Riley Park Ice Rink will
be a dream realized. Sharpen your
skates and get ready for a wonderful
winter season in Riley Park.
Yes, I will support the
Riley Park Ice Rink!
Checks payable to the Riley Park Ice
Rink may be mailed to the City of
Farmington, 23600 Liberty St.,
Farmington MI 48335. Please include
the following form with your check for
proper recognition.
Donations to the Riley Park Ice Rink
are tax-deductible.
Name:
Address:
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Winter 2013, Volume 10, Issue 2
Support Dowtown Farmington
Shop Local to Win!
November 22 - December 16
Visit the Wish List Window in Downtown Farmington starting
John Cowley & Sons Irish Pub & Restaurant – Wine Tasting
November 22 and see a sampling of great gift ideas from our
and Dinner for 6 ($210 value)
unique shops.
Kitchen Masters – $100 in Gift Certificates for Downtown
Pick up a Wish List Window Shop Local stamp card at a
Farmington businesses
participating location and for every $100 you spend, your
Korner Barbers – Three (3) $15 Gift Certificates
name will be entered into the
Litito’s Nail Salon – Gift
Wish List Window drawing.
Certificate for Manicure
Stamps obtained between
($12 value)
November 22 and December
Living Health Vitamins –
16 will qualify.
$20 Gift Certificate
Winners will be selected on
Los Tres Amigos – $30 Gift
December 17 for prize
Certificate
packages valued at up to
Luigi’s Trattoria – Two (2)
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$600.00! Win gift certificates,
$10 Gift Certificates
gift baskets, fashion, jewelry, decorations and more!
Master Sales Group (Rice, Hable & Lehto) – $100 in Gift
Make a wish and start shopping!
Certificates for Downtown Farmington businesses
Mike Greer Photography – Gift Basket ($200 value)
O ur ge nerous W ish List Window don ors
M. Mazzoni Jewelers – Sterling Silver and Brass Necklace
Ariel Automotive/Goodyear – Three (3) $100 Gift Certificates
($162.50 value)
Artisan Knitworks – Two (2) $25 Gift Certificates
New Cedar Restaurant – Three (3) $10 Gift Certificates
Barbara Hatch School of Dance – $50 Gift Certificate and
Off The Beaten Path – Leather Flask Belt Holder ($25 value)
Four (4) Tickets to The Nutcracker ($64 value)
Oriental Spa/Sparkling Kids Party Spa – Gift Certificate for
Bargain Books – Variety of books for all ages. ($168.50 value)
Manicure/Pedicure ($35 value)
Basement Burger Bar – Two (2) Certificates for Dinner for 2
Page’s Food & Spirits – Two (2) Gift Certificates for
($60 value)
Sandwiches or Chicken Dinners ($21.90 value)
Bead Bohemia – Four (4) $15 Gift Certificates
Painting with a Twist – $35 Gift Certificate and Two (2)
Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders – Three (3) $5 Gift Certificates
Paintings ($35 value each)
Cash For Coins – $50 in Gift Certificates for Downtown
PLUSkateboarding – $25 Gift Certificate
Farmington businesses
Pniewski Insurance Agency – Wine Basket ($50 value)
Charter One Bank – Bank products ($30 value)
Ruby Blu Salon & Spa – $25 Gift Certificate
Chase Bank – Bank products ($10 value)
Salon LEGATO – Gift Certificate and Salon products ($100
City of Farmington – Ten (10) Farmington Civic Theater
value)
Tickets ($40 value)
Sam Sarkis Photography – Two (2) $125 Gift Certificates
Clothes Encounters – Holiday Outfit ($94 value)
Sarian Jewelry Gallery – Pearl Necklace ($125 value)
Cold Stone Creamery – Five (5) $5 Gift Certificates
Silver Birch Integrated Holistic Healing – $70 Gift Certificate
Cromwell Family Chiropractic – Chiropractic Services,
Silver Tree Yoga – Five (5) Yoga Sessions per Winner ($50
Massages and Lumbar Pillow ($410 value)
value each/$550 donation value)
CVS Pharmacy – $10 Gift Certificate
SprayChic Airbrush Tanning – $85 Gift Certificate for Three
Dagwood’s Deli & Catering – Two (2) $25 Gift Certificates
(3) Tanning Sessions
Dancing Feats – $50 Gift Certificate
Starbucks – Coffee Gift Basket ($130 value)
Darrell’s Firestone – Two (2) Oil Changes ($60 value)
Synergy Home Care – $20 Gift Certificate
Edible Arrangements – $50 Gift Certificate
Talmer Bank and Trust – Gift Basket of Bank products ($60
Essential Family Chiropractic – Three (3) $175 Gift Certificates
value)
Evolve Body Studio – $25 Gift Certificate
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home – Gift Basket of Michigan-made
Farmington Civic Theater – Four (4) Gift Certificates per
products ($100 value)
Winner ($16 value for 4 tickets/$176 donation value)
The Sacred Sage – Three (3) Silver Necklaces with Pendants
Farmington Community Library – Gift Basket of books and
($45 value each)
more ($75 value)
The Scented Bean – Candles and Lotions ($50 value)
Farmington Downtown Development Authority – Gift Basket
The Vines Flower & Garden Shop – $50 Gift Certificate and
($100 value)
Christmas Basket ($100 value)
Farmington Shoe Repair – Cell Phone Fanny Pack ($17 value)
Tina’s Coney Island – $20 Gift Certificate
Farmington Village Health Mart – Two (2) $10 Gift Certificates
T. J. Maxx – $30 Gift Certificate
First United Methodist Church – Handmade Quilt ($100 value)
Tre Sorelle – Two (2) $15 Gift Certificates
Fitness 19 – Three (3) One-Month Gym Memberships with
Tubby’s Grilled Submarines – Five (5) $5 Gift Certificates
Personal Training ($175 value each)
Victorian Lace Elegance – Gift Items ($126.50 value)
Focal Point Studios of Photography – Three (3) $100 Gift
Village Shoe Inn – Two (2) $25 Gift Certificates
Certificates
Visibles Marketing – Four (4) Men’s Golf Shirts ($80 value)
Ginger’s Cafe and Gourmet Shoppe – $20 Gift Certificate
Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce – Four (4)
Taste of Two Cities tickets ($100 value)
Items, values and donors subject
Governor Warner Mansion – Afghan ($15 value)
to change. For up-to-the-minute
Find us
Hair Team Salon – One Haircut ($35 value)
information, call the Farmington
on Facebook
Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home – Family Game Night Basket
DDA at 248-473-7276 or visit our
($100 value)
website – www.DowntownFarmington.org.
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Winter 2013, Volume 10, Issue 2
Saturday, December 7
Celebrate with fun for the whole family, get a head start on holiday shopping and decorating, and
help those less fortunate by donating mittens or socks at our Tree of Wishes. Hear carolers, stroll
through the shops and feel the warmth of the holiday season in Downtown Farmington.
Farmington’s North Pole
Located at Sundquist Pavilion and Riley Park (Grand River Ave. and Grove St.)
Santa Comes to Farmington
Noon - 4 pm. Be ready to tell Santa everything on your Wish List!
Sponsored by Bright House Networks
Capture the moment with a FREE family photo with Santa. Sponsored by Focal
Point Studio of Photography
Greens & Gifts Market
10 am - 4 pm. Your stop for the freshest holiday greenery, decorations and delightful gift ideas – all
handcrafted. More vendors than ever! Sponsored by Bright House Networks
Tree of Wishes
Bring a new pair of socks or mittens to hang on the Tree of Wishes for donation to a local charity.
Kids can also write their Christmas wish on an ornament and hang it on the tree. Sponsored by
Stoneybrook Dental
Santa’s Workshop
Located at 33316 Grand River Ave. in Mike Greer Photography (East of Farmington Civic Theater
above Basement Burger Bar)
Stories & Cookies with Mrs. Claus
Story times: 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm. Settle
down with a treat and listen to holiday tales as told
by none other than Mrs. Claus. Sponsored by
Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home
Free Gift Wrapping
10 am - 4 pm. Collect your Downtown Farmington
purchases and forget the hassle of gift wrapping! Sponsored by Community Choice
Credit Union
Kids Holiday Craft Area
10 am - 4 pm. Children can create a keepsake to treasure during the holiday season.
Sponsored by Bright House Networks
More Holiday Fun!
Farmington Civic Theater – 33332 Grand River Ave.
Free Movies – Catch a free kids’ holiday movie – “The 12 Dogs of Christmas” (G) (1 hour 42 minutes), 10 am & 1 pm or “Ice Age:
A Mammoth Christmas” (TV PG) (26 minutes), 10:15 am, 11:15 am, 12:15 pm and 1:15 pm. Admission is free with a
non-perishable food item or new, unwrapped toy or a donation to Farmington Area Goodfellows benefiting seniors and families in
need. 50% of concession sales will also go to the Goodfellows, so enjoy your popcorn knowing you’ll be helping area families and
seniors.
The Vines Flower & Garden Shop – 33245 Grand River Ave.
Christmas Open House 10 am - 5 pm. Beautiful holiday displays of home decor items, centerpieces, wreaths, garlands, ornaments
and lots of gifts for the gardener on your list!
Gov. Warner Mansion – 33805 Grand River Ave.
Mansion open 5 pm - 7 pm. Tour the decorated mansion with costumed docents and listen to carols played on the Mansion piano;
donations accepted at the door. Farmington Area Jaycees Holiday Tree Lighting 5:30 pm in the gazebo. Bring a toy for the Toys for
Tots toy drive. Enjoy caroling, a visit from Santa and light refreshments in the Carriage House.
Entertainment
Sounds of the Season 10 am – Noon. The Salvation Army Band will stroll through Downtown Farmington – sure to get all in the
holiday spirit! Support area families by a contribution to the Kettle.
The Old Town Hall-iday Market – 23715 Farmington Rd. – 10 am - 3 pm.
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