Grassroots Connections

See who’s green in Metro Detroit. Learn how our communities are becoming more environmentally conscious, whether through renewable energies, reduction of consumption, or other sustainable methods.


Nose Art

Posted on: Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at 12:31 pm


I’ve always wanted to ___________.

What is it that you’ve been wanting to do? In the back of your mind you know it’s there. (more…)


Henry Ford Community College Hosts Winter Star Talk every Tuesday inFebruary

Posted on: Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 5:32 pm

The Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) Hammond Planetarium will present a Winter Star Talk titled “Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening.”  (more…)


Rock Out at the Ferndale Public Library February 3 First Stop Friday Concert features The High Strung and Drew Bardo

Posted on: Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 at 3:30 pm

Who says you have to be quiet in the library? On Friday, February 3 , The Ferndale Public Library places itself firmly in the loud camp as it showcases two local bands, The High Strung and Drew Bardo of The Questions as part of its monthly First Stop Friday concert series. This concert is free and all ages are welcome.  (more…)


Motor City Weekends

Posted on: Friday, January 13th, 2012 at 4:53 pm

Planning to visit the North American International Auto Show this year? (more…)

Printer/Toner Cartridge Recycling – Please Save for the Rotary Club of Southfield

Posted on: Monday, January 9th, 2012 at 3:47 pm

The Southfield Rotary is collecting printer ink jet & laser toner cartridges for recycling as a fundraiser to support our activities which include supporting our Interact Clubs at the high schools with scholarships to in order to send the students to R.Y.L.A.(the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Conference in the Spring where we help train the leaders of tomorrow. (more…)


Healing After Deployment — The Powerful Effects of Yoga on Combat Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by Erin Eagen

Posted on: Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 4:39 pm

When West Bloomfield resident Mary Akers learned that her boyfriend, Cpl. Jay Martin, was being deployed to Afghanistan, she was prepared for some big life changes. The couple, who were expecting their first child, made plans for the future, but acknowledged that difficult challenges likely lay ahead. Still, Akers looked forward to the day when Martin would return home. She recalls being thankful that his deployment would be over before the birth of their daughter.  (more…)


Wishing you a New Year filled with Good Food

Posted on: Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 12:05 pm

Wow, how this year has flown by! We can’t believe it’s already time to start thinking about New Year’s Eve celebrations. (more…)


One Hot Idea: Coffee Cup Concept Eliminates Plastic Lid

Posted on: Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 11:45 am

A Cambridge, Mass.-based architect devotes two years of his life to develop Compleat, a disposable coffee cup that doesn’t require a plastic lid. Seasoned takeaway coffee drinkers, what do you think? (more…)


The Magical Fruit

Posted on: Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 11:10 am


I don’t know if beans will help the reindeer fly any more efficiently but I do know we could send our canned goods where they will make a difference. (more…)


Anchor Bay Middle School North Host First Ever Family Science Night

Posted on: Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 at 4:39 pm

Anchor Bay Middle School North will be hosting a Family Science Night to educate the community about various science concepts, all being connected to Michigan. (more…)