Earl Friedman Oratorical Contest at First Presbyterian Church of Farmington
2026-03-18 07:00 - 17:00 UTC | First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Earl Friedman Oratorical Contest
Sponsored by the Farmington/Farmington Hills Optimist Club
Contest Date:
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, arrive by 7:15 A.M. to register
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Farmington
(NW Corner of Farmington Road and 11 Mile Road: 26165 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334).
Application Deadline: February 28, 2026; MAIL application to Anne Sebesta, Oratorical Chairperson, P.O. Box 2203, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, OR EMAIL application to Anne at jalsebesta@att.net.
Title/Topic: The Moment I Realized I Belonged – My Definition of Community
Length of Speech: At least 4 minutes, but no longer than 5 minutes.
Qualifications: The contest is open to students who: (i) live in (or attend school in) Farmington or Farmington Hills; (ii) are under the age of 19 by October 1, 2026; (iii) are not currently enrolled in college-level courses; (iv) have not yet completed high school; and (v) have been educated in the U.S., Canada or Caribbean. There is no minimum age. A copy of the contestant’s birth certificate must be submitted along with their application.
Prizes: Medallions, as well as monetary prizes of $500, $350, and $200 will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, respectively. A Certificate of Participation will be given to all contestants.
Next-Level Competition: The 1st and 2nd place winners will advance to the next-level Zone contest (via Zoom) for a chance to win a plaque, and possibly advance further to the District, Regional and World levels of competition. The overall potential college tuition scholarship could be $22,500.00.
Contestants and family members or guests are welcome to attend the contest. A light breakfast will be provided.
For additional information, please contact Anne Sebesta, Oratorical Chairperson at jalsebesta@att.net, or text her at 248-302-6366.

First Aid Training Class at Fire Station #4 (RSVP by 3/11)
2026-03-18 17:30 - 22:00 | Fire Station 4, 28711 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI, 48331, United States
To ensure an optimal student-instructor ratio, registration fees are due Wednesday, March 11, one week prior to the class, and are non-refundable. To register, or for more information, contact FDevents@FHgov.com.
The Farmington Hills Fire Department and the City of Farmington Hills Emergency Preparedness Commission are offering an American Heart Association Heartsaver® class to train members of the public in CPR, AED and Stop the Bleed tourniquet skills on Wednesday, March 18. The course is designed for everyone, including people with little to no medical training.
The class, open to individuals ages 12 and up, will be held from 5:30-10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at Fire Station #4 located at 28711 Drake Road. Children under 18-years-old must register with a parent or guardian. Registration fees are $10 for Farmington Hills and Farmington residents, and $30 for non-residents. An additional $20 fee, regardless of residency, is required for the American Heart Association Certificate of Training, which is valid for two years and can be printed or accessed online. Participants must be physically capable of kneeling on the floor and performing continuous chest compressions using their arms and hands.

Paws for Reading at Library (FH)
2026-03-18 18:30 - 19:15, 2026-04-01 18:30 - 19:15, 2026-04-15 18:30 - 19:15 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Registration is required.
Practice your reading with a certified therapy dog! The dog loves listening to readers and will cheer you on! Please sign up for one 15-minute time slot per week.

FCL Coding Lab (Grades 3-5) at Library (Farmington)
2026-03-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Location, 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, Michigan, 48335
Registration is not required.
Learn how to code with FCL’s Fiero Code program!
Every 3rd Friday from September to December, get together with friends in an open lab session and jump into the fun world of coding. Learn at your own pace or work together on different projects, like designing a website, programming a dancing robot, or designing video games!
If you don’t have a Fiero Code account yet, we can help you set one up. You’ll need an email address. If you have a Farmington Community Library card, please have your card number and PIN with you. If you don’t have an FCL card, no problem—staff can still help you get started.
Participants can either bring their own laptops or use one of the library’s laptops. Laptops are limited, so we encourage participants to share with a friend.

Celebrate Reading Month with Author Saadia Faruqui at Library (FH)
2026-03-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Michigan
Celebrate National Reading Month with an exciting author visit at FCL! Saadia Faruqui, author of popular children’s and young adult titles, will join us for a celebration of stories and reading.

Small Business Series: A Lunch & Learn at the Library (FH)
2026-03-24 11:45 - 13:30, 2026-03-31 11:45 - 13:30, 2026-04-07 11:45 - 13:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Registration Required
Join FCL for this five-part Lunch & Learn Small Business Series March 10 through April 7, 2026! We will meet each Tuesday for lunch, networking, and an opportunity to learn from local industry experts on a variety of topics that will help you start or grow your small business.
Please Note: Food will be offered at this event and you are welcome to bring your own.

Casual Euchre at Peterlins
2026-03-24 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-31 17:30 - 20:30 | Peterlin’s Restaurant & Bar, 22004 Farmington Rd, Farmington, Michigan, 48336
This is all about Meeting People via Euchre! For this event, you do not need to show up at the start time and you can leave whenever.

Support the Restaurant: Enjoy dinner at Euchre and earn an extra 10 points!
Entry & Prizes: No entry fee required. Weekly highest scorers get a prize, and there’s a grand prize for the monthly champion.
Flexible Timing: Arrive any time you prefer. Most guests come early for dinner in peace, while others join later. Leave at your own convenience.
New to Euchre? No problem! Watch these “How to Play Euchre” videos. Install the Trickster Cards app on your phone and set up an account (see our signup instructions here). It’s great for practice and for instances when we have an uneven number of players.
How to Participate:

Create an account on DarbyConnections.com.
Just show up! No need for weekly commitments or playing all evening. Typically, we play 6-8 games each night.

Game Rules & Format:

Scoring: Everyone deals twice each game. Can have more then 10 points. Four points for Euchres and Reneges on Loners. Your weekly score is the sum of your top five games. Monthly score is based on your top ten games.
Winning: Daily high-scorers win a prize. Tie-breakers favor the player with the highest hand. Must be present to win.
Gameplay: Change partners after each game. Each player deals twice. Screw the Dealer. No game starts post 8:30 pm.
Additional Rules:

No table talk regarding the current hand. Talk your heads off about everything else. THIS IS A SOCIAL EVENT! Keep games brisk.
Don’t be a jerk!
Have fun!

Important Notes:

Register to help us manage seating and scoring.
Logged-in users can view scores on the event page.
We communicate via text for seat assignments and score updates.

We look forward to seeing you and hope you have a great time!

Euchre at Blue Hat Coffee
2026-03-24 18:25 - 20:25, 2026-04-14 18:25 - 20:25 | Blue Hat Coffee, 23715 Farmington Rd., Farmington, Michigan, 48336
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, euchre games at Blue Hat Coffee, NW corner of Farmington and Grand River (Farmington Masonic Lodge).
Any skill level welcome, no cost or prizes, just fun.
Variety of coffee, tea, hot cocoa, sandwiches, salads and desserts available for purchase by Blue Hat Coffee.

Drop-in Chess
2026-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
No registration is required.
Drop in and play chess with friends or meet new players. Chess sets will be provided; instruction will not be provided.

Discovery Storytime (Ages 2-6) at Library (Farmington)
2026-03-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Location, 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, Michigan, 48335
No registration is required.
At storytime, we show you how to help your child’s brain grow by talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing, and we help you connect with other parents. Children and their caregivers will enjoy a short storytime followed by exploration for children ages 2-6. As you engage in sensory play and movement together your child will be building literacy skills.

Kids Night at The Hawk
2026-03-27 18:00 - 21:00 | The Hawk Community Center, 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
TGIF! Why hire a sitter? Parents can plan a special night out while kids get to enjoy a night in at the Hawk Community Center. Hawk Recreation Staff will plan and oversee activities for a fun-filled night, including pizza party, swimming, giant inflatables and other fun activities. You do not need to be a passholder to participate. Emergency form must be filled out at check-in.
*Participants will have supervised access to the pool and should BRING A SWIMSUIT AND TOWEL if they wish to participate in pool activities. Participants will also have supervised access to bouncers and should WEAR SOCKS if they wish to participate in bouncer activities.

Find Nemo Kids! at The Hawk
2026-03-27 19:00, 2026-03-28 15:00 | The Hawk Community Center, 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Explore the big blue world with this lively 30-minute musical based on the beloved Pixar film! Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. Presented by the Farmington Hills Youth Theatre Rising Stars program in conjunction with In The Mitten Productions.
Finding Nemo Kids! is presented in special arrangement with Music Theatrre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Crafters In Community - BYOC at UU Farmington
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Universalist Unitarian Church of Farmington, 25301 Halsted Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48335
Bring your unfinished crafts and hang with us!
All are welcome to join us for casual conversation and community with others. Bring your in progress projects to work on – we provide the snacks and the space. Last month, our crafters were working on watercolors, knitting, needle felting, embroidery, cross-stitch, and crochet.

Saturday STREAM (Grades K-5) at Library (Farmington)
2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Location, 23500 Liberty St., Farmington, Michigan, 48335
No registration is required.
Kids in grades K-5 can come to the Library and experiment with Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. We will have a selection of toys available for open-ended play and discovery.

Live Music Friday at Apothecary
2026-04-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Apothecary Espresso and Coffee, 23366 Farmington Rd, Farmington, 48336
Catch local Michigan artists from 5:30-7:30pm in the shop every first Friday evening of the month. This is another free event we are proud to offer! Are you or someone you know interested in booking a gig with us? Please email: apothecary.events@gmail.com

Sister City Info Session with Mayor Joe LaRussa at Blue Hat Coffee
2026-04-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Blue Hat Coffee, 23715 Farmington Rd., Farmington, Michigan, 48336
Start your day ‘Italian Style’ with coffee and an update on our sister city relationship with Vacri, Italy!
Mayor Joe will share updates about Vacri and opportunities to be part of our ongoing activities.

FREE Slow Flow Yoga at Bodhi Yoga
2026-04-12 12:00 - 12:45 | Bodhi Yoga, 33047 Grand River Ave, Farmington, Michigan, 48336
Slow down and move with intention

Join us for a 45-minute *FREE* Slow Flow at Bodhi Yoga in downtown Farmington on Sunday 4/12 at 12pm. This gentle, breath-led class is perfect for all levels and a great way to reset for the week ahead.

Exclusive for Fun in Farmington followers.

Reserve your spot here –> https://bodhiyogafarmington.as.me/schedule/633f398b/?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=90608118

Chamber Soloists of Detroit at The Hawk
2026-04-12 14:00 | Michigan
Strings & Piano & Winds… Oh, My!
There’s no place like home for Detroit’s finest.
Chamber Soloists of Detroit artistic director, pianist Pauline Martin, takes the stage with DSO fan favorites – flutist Sharon Sparrow, cellist Jeremy Crosmer, oboist Alexander Kinmonth and violist Will Haapaniemi – for a delightful program showcasing the lyricism and beauty of each of their instrument
Program:
Reinecke Sonata “Undine” for Flute and Piano
Martinu Trio for Flute, Cello & Piano
Loeffler 2 Rhapsodies for Oboe, Viola & Piano
John Corigliano: The Food of Love for Oboe & Cello
Rebecca Clarke : Two Pieces for Viola and Cello
This concert is presented in collaboration with Chamber Soloists of Detroit and the City of Farmington Hills. To learn more about CSD, visit chambersoloistsdetroit.org.

1-2-3 Read with Me (1st, 2nd, 3rd Grd) at Library (FH)
2026-04-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Farmington Community Library – Farmington Hills Location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334
Are you in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade? This book club is for you! Join us as we explore literary genres and read books together. Practice reading aloud (or just listen). There is no required reading—just come and read with me!
January Theme— Let’s go on an Adventure
Registration is required.

Farmington High Theatre presents The Little Mermaid
2026-04-16 19:00, 2026-04-17 19:00 | Farmington High School, 32000 Shiawassee St., Farmington, MI, 48336
Farmington High Theatre students are bringing the magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid to life! Join Ariel and friends for an unforgettable underwater adventure with beloved songs like “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World”.
Kids 12 and under will be entered into a special drawing, and wearing a Little Mermaid character costume earns an extra entry.
All tickets are general seating and will be available at the door during each performance or at FHS during lunches.

Earth Day Concert at UU Church of Farmington
2026-04-18 19:00 | Universalist Unitarian Church of Farmington, 25301 Halsted Rd, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48335
On Saturday, April 18 at 7pm, we will be hosting a concert to benefit The Greening of Detroit. Vocalists and musicians from UUCF and the community will be performing for this charity event.
Please come and enjoy the sounds of spring and the earth with us. All are welcome!
The Greening of Detroit is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 that works to create a healthier urban community through trees, green spaces, and food, while also providing job training and education for Detroit residents. Its mission focuses on sustainable growth, improving quality of life, and empowering the community through programs like tree planting, urban gardening, and workforce development in green jobs.
