Merry Christmas White Lake and Highland!
From all of us here at Patch, Merry Christmas!
Here's how we've celebrated the season this year. To you and your families, Merry Christmas!
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Shopping on Christmas Eve? Here Are Some Gift Ideas
Here's a few last-ditch effort gift ideas to avoid getting coal in your stocking... good luck!
It's Christmas Eve and you still haven't found the perfect gift for those on your list. The following ideas are designed to be quick and thoughtful. Mix Tape Alright, so maybe you haven't resorted to this idea since you were in seventh grade but really, who doesn't love music? You could give a mix of your favorite holiday carols, or make it more personal. You can give them a sample of music that you think they might enjoy, or give them an array of the now embarrassing tunes that you used to listen to together. They may not listen to your gift everyday, but it'll almost guarantee a smile every time they happen upon it. For the personal touch, create a CD insert booklet that explains why you chose each track. Consider the following layout …
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
'It's a Wonderful Life' Actress Recalls Classic Film Role in Visit to Plymouth
Virginia Patton of Dexter, who portrayed Ruth Dakin Bailey in 'It's a Wonderful Life,' appeared Sunday at the Penn Theatre in Plymouth.
OUTSIDE DETROIT– Giving up a promising career in Hollywood to start a family might be a difficult choice for a talented young actress, but for Virginia Patton, the decision paved the way for a wonderful life away from the limelight. Patton, now 86, portrayed Ruth Dakin Bailey in the 1946 Frank Capra classic It’s a Wonderful Life, starring alongside such screen legends as James Stewart and Donna Reed at just 20 years old, but left acting soon afterwards to move to Ann Arbor to pursue a family with husband Cruse W. Moss, a successful automotive executive. Patton, of Dexter, and Moss appeared together Sunday at the historic Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth for a screening of It’s a Wonderful Life, where the former actress signed autographs …
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Highland Welcomes The Holidays
Santa arrives in Highland Township at a festive community tree lighting event Monday evening.
Highland Township residents enjoyed wet but warm weather for the town's annual Tree Lighting and Sing Along Event in Veteran's Park Monday evening. Emcee Mike Maher of the DDA and Highland Feed introduced the evening's entertainers: Ms. Lapratt's honor choir from Spring Mills Elementary School and Ms. Heeber's 4th grade class from Highland Elementary School. The kids wore festive red and white Santa hats and were surrounded by enthusiastic friends and family as they sang Christmas favorites. Santa arrived just as the children finished singing a spirited rendition of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town." He used his special Christmas magic and the help of the children shouting "Merry Christmas" to fill the town tree with colorful twinkling …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Annual White Lake Christmas Event Dec. 5
The annual White Lake tree lighting event is next week.
Kick off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting event in White Lake Township at Village Lakes Shopping Center. The event starts at 6 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. in the area near The Root Restaurant & Bar, Marshalls, Waterfall Jewelers and JCPenney. Those who attend can expect a variety of activities and entertainment including: You can enter the White Lake Library's Gingerbread House contest now, or have your children color the poster available here as part of the holiday coloring contest. If you arrive, arrive early - the event usually attracts a large group and parking will fill up quickly.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Where to Buy Christmas Trees Near White Lake and Highland
Whether you're looking for a small, stout, large, long-needled or short-needled Christmas tree, Patch knows where you can go to buy one.
Want to have a fun yet productive break from the work week? Use your time off this weekend to buy a Christmas tree! And Patch knows just where you can go. Where do you get your tree? Tell us in the comments below.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Patch's Holiday Event Guide for Metro Detroit 2012
Looking for some holiday cheer within an hour's drive? We've got lights, Santas, parades and more happing in the greater Detroit area.
We combed our Patches for some great holiday events to put together this list of holiday happenings all over Southeast Michigan. Get out and have some festive fun! Milford Christmas Parade: 10 a.m. Nov. 24 on Main Street in downtown Milford. This is one of the longest-standing Main Street traditions around. It's a wonderful holiday event for the entire region. Come early! Main Street fills up fast. Highland Tree Lighting: 7 p.m., Dec. 3, at Veterans Park and Highland Station House in Highland. There will be caroling, cookies and cider. Come watch Santa light the Highland Christmas Tree using Christmas magic. Santa will then move to the Highland Station House where kids can visit with him and share what they want for Christmas. White Lake …
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Monday, December 19, 2011
Weekend Countdown: Enjoy 'Christmas Appreciation Day'
Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in White Lake and the surrounding area.
Our pick for today: Metroparks' Christmas Appreciation Day Where: Indian Springs Metropark, 5100 Indian Trl, White Lake and Kensington Metropark, 2240 W. Buno Road, Milford When: all day Christmas Day Sunday, Dec. 25 Cost: Free Why go: Once you're done with dinner (or even before it), you can go on a winter hike at the park to burn off some of those holiday calories. And did we mention it's free? Come back to White Lake Patch Tuesday for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Dear Santa: Here's My Registry
Many retailers such as the Kohls, Walmart and Kmart in White Lake now offer a convenient way to share wish lists with online gift registries, but an expert says beware the pitfalls of electronic gift-seeking.
If you’re still stumped about gifts for those last few people on your Christmas list, you might want to check their online gift registries. Yes, the traditional letter to Santa might still be the preferred method of dropping hints about what kids — or kids at heart — want for Christmas. But some are opting for store registries and wish lists as a way to convey holiday hints to friends and family. Some families even take the tradition of mailing off that letter to Santa into a totally virtual experience. Websites like Santa.com and Santa’s Hideout allow kids to write their Santa letters online, create wish lists to share with family and friends, interact with elves, read blogs from Santa, play games and do activities, all under their …
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Weekend Countdown: '50-Plus' Christmas Singles Dance
Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in White Lake and the surrounding area.
Our pick for today: '50-Plus' Christmas Singles Dance Where: Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 Harvey Lake Road, Highland When: 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, Dec. 16 Cost: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For ticket information, call Judi at 248-872- 8140. Why go: Meet and mingle with other local singles at this Christmas dance; you might even meet your New Year's Eve date! Come back to White Lake Patch Friday for our Weekend Planner. Or, visit our Events guide here.
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