Sunday, May 19, 2013
Learn more about this Plymouth-based business in this week's Small Business Shout Out.
Pat Shockley, owner of Brass & Iron Bed Shop Bed & Boutique says quality and variety are the keys to success for their unique bed business in Plymouth. "Often when people love antiques they want an iron bed, however the antique beds are never larger than a double," Shockley wrote. "We offer every size. Over 25 styles and finishes." Shockley recently submitted information about the business to Patch. If you have a business and want to participate in Patch's Small Business Shout Out you can fill out the form here. How did your business come to be?: I loved our beds and the fact they were made in the US so when the previous owner was closing to move out of state, I opened the business. What's a fact about your business that most customers …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The weekend-long comic convention starts Friday in Novi. Are you going?
Motor City Comic Con, Michigan’s original comic convention, celebrates its 24th anniversary Friday to Sunday at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Attendees will be absorbed into comic culture when seeing and meeting comic icons, shopping for comic merchandise and checking out what's new in the artist alley. Convention-goers will see comic characters come to life from participants of the adult and children costume contests, as well as enthusiastic fans. Are you going to Comic Con? Share your photos from the convention, in costume or not, on Patch. Add your photos to our gallery by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button above.
Plenty of snow over the winter and ample spring rains has provided plenty of standing water for developing mosquito larvae.
MSU Diagnostic Services and Michigan State University Extension have had calls about mosquitoes lately. As you have probably noticed, they are out in full force, and our recent warm evening temperatures have made them fully active. People have reported bloodthirsty clouds of mosquitos greeting them as soon as they walk outdoors. Expect them to be out in peak numbers for the next two to three weeks. Michigan is blessed with over 50 species of mosquitoes. These can be categorized into two basic groups based on their breeding habits. The first group might be termed spring mosquitoes. Spring mosquitoes produce a single generation of adults each year. Their larvae develop in “spring pools” in low lying areas that hold water from snow melt and …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
In need of a new home, or just browsing? Check out this home for sale in Plymouth- Canton area.
Each week, Plymouth-Canton Patch will feature a different home to give readers an idea of what the local housing market has to offer. Today, check out this four-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 42411 Palmer Rd in Canton listed for sale at $289,000. Find the full listing here. >>Sign up for the Plymouth-Canton Patch newsletter here.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Drive 4 UR School event to benefit the Salem High School football program will be held on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Salem High School Football Coach Kurt Britnell and the Salem Linebackers Booster Club are asking for Rocks family, friends and fans to head to Blackwell Ford and test drive a car on Thursday. For every person who test drives a new Ford vehicle between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. at this one-day event, Blackwell Ford will donate $20 to Salem’s football program (limit one donation per household) as part of the Drive 4 UR School event. Salem Rocks Football can earn up to a maximum of $6,000 at the event - money that will go towards equipment costs, according to Britnell. "The district doesn't pay for most of what we need," Britnell said. "All that money will go towards purchasing equipment, weight room upkeep, maintaining equipment. For example, our…
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Here's a look at some recently sold real estate in Plymouth and Canton.
Here is a look at some recently sold homes in Plymouth and Canton, according to AOL Real Estate. 1. 9405 Corinne St. Plymouth, MI 48170 2. 12556 Wendover Ct. Plymouth, MI 48170 3. 574 N Evergreen St. Plymouth, MI 48170 4. 2083 Briarfield St. Canton, MI 48188 5. 43433 Lancelot DrCanton, MI 48188
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Friday, May 10, 2013
Indigo Salon, The Candy Trail, Pheasant Run Golf Course are all offering great gifts for mom on Sunday.
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. If you still haven’t found the perfect gift for your mom, Patch has you covered. Here’s a rundown of great gifts you can pick up around Plymouth and Canton. 1. A day on the green. Play golf with Mom at Pheasant Run Golf Club on Mother's Day. The golf course is offering free rounds for moms. Book your time in advance. 2. Fresh monthly blooms. Why give one bouquet when you can give more? Magnolia, A Fresh Flower Marketflower subscription program perfect for mom. Bouquets are delivered monthly. Pay $35 for an arrangement, and the florist will upgrade it to a $45 arrangement. Free local delivery in Plymouth, Canton, Livonia and Northville. Call 734-414-0376 for more information. 3. Give the gift of …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
In need of a new home, or just browsing? Check out this home for sale in Plymouth- Canton area.
Each week, Plymouth-Canton Patch will feature a different home to give readers an idea of what the local housing market has to offer. Today, check out this four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom house at 7523 Pointe Dr. in Canton listed for sale at $224,900. Find the full listing here. >>Sign up for the Plymouth-Canton Patch newsletter here.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Tell us the best advice you got from your mother for a chance to win.
Editor's Note: This contest is now closed. Whether it its to "follow your heart" or "just be yourself," mothers often give the best advice. With Mother's Day around the corner, Patch is looking for the best nuggets of truths and pearls of wisdom from the woman who raised you or any other influential woman in your life. Tell us in the comments the words you remember most from mom and win an overnight stay on May 11 at Novi's The Baronette Renaissance. We'll pick one winner by random drawing. Besides the overnight stay for two on May 11, the The Baronette Renaissance package will include a Mother's Day brunch for four in the facility's grand ballroom at 11 a.m. May 12. The menu includes carving, omlette and salad stations as well as a …
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Terrence Brooks
4:13 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013
I'm way over 11, but my sons aren't. They had an awesome time at the ComicCon. I enjoyed sharang the experience with them, so call me a lame fatty if it makes you feel better about yourself, Homer more ›