It's Happening!

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Grand River Avenue and Downtown Farmington will be JAMmin' on Saturday, October 24 from 12:30pm to 4:00pm. We are closing the street in order to celebrate the completion of the Streetscape Project!

The festivities begin at 12:30pm with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony across Grand River. At 1:00pm, Paisley Fogg will perform live music for all to enjoy. Throughout the day, street performers will "Wow" you with their talents and Downtown Farmington restaurants will be selling their delicious food from tents located on Grand River.

Don't forget to bring the little ones in their Halloween costumes! The annual Downtown Farmington "Trick or Treat" is from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. We thank our great downtown merchants for participating in this great tradition.

Other special events during the Streetscape Jam include:

Sidewalk sales at participating merchants

Salem United Church of Christ , located at 33424 Oakland Street in Downtown Farmington, will be offering a FREE hotdog dinner and "Trunk or Treat" event from 4pm-6pm. This great event is sponsored by Salem Church and Real Estate One of Farmington Hills.


Farmington First United Methodist Church will have a car wash sponsored by their youth group from 10am to 4pm in their parking lot (donations excepted). Also, don't miss the car show! Contact Nancy at 248-476-9734 for more information or to register your vehicle. Farmington First United Methodist Church is located at 33112 Grand River Avenue in Downtown Farmington.


It's Happening in Downtown Farmington!

Streetscape JAM!

Downtown Farmington will be JAMming on Saturday, October 24. In order to celebrate the completion of the Streetscape Project, Grand River Avenue will be closed from 11:30am to 4:00pm, Saturday, October 24, from Grove Street to Farmington Road. Come join our community as we celebrate the new sidewalks, street, and landscape!

The festivities begin at 12:30 pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony and continues into the afternoon. Grand River will be filled with street performers, live music, and delicious Farmington Fare.

The Farmers and Artisans Market will fill the Sundquist Pavilion with autumn flavors from 9:00 am to 2:00pm.

Dress up the little ones and bring them to the annual "Trick or Treat" with our wonderful Downtown merchants from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

More activities are being planned but you will want to mark OCTOBER 24, 2009 on your calendar. Keep checking this blog for all the latest information.

Downtown Farmington, It's Happening!

It's Happening

Tuesdays in the Bag!
Every Tuesday at the following participating merchants, you can receive great specials and treats. Simply use your "It's Happening" shopping bag Tuesdays at these great Downtown Farmington merchants. This wonderful promotion lasts thru October. Now is a great time to support your Downtown! Shopping bags are available for purchase at the Farmington DDA office located at 33316 Grand River Avenue and at the Farmers and Artisans Market every Saturday. "It's Happening" shopping bags are only $1.00!

Please see the individual merchant for complete details regarding the offer.

John Cowley and Sons : Free 1/2 portion of one of the following delicious desserts... Bread Pudding, Strawberry Shortcake, or Funnel Cake Sundae. No purchase is necessary.

Merle Norman: $3.00 off any 2 cosmetic purchases.

Bead Bohemia : 10% off your total purchase.

Sunflour Bakehaus : Old World Bread is $2.25. That is a .50 cent savings!

Farmington Downtown Development Authority : Free "It's Happening" t-shirt (one per household).

Ariel Automotive : 10% off merchandise and services. Tires are excluded from this offer.

Synergy HomeCare : $10 toward a service.

Sacred Sage : Free music CD with purchase.

Victorian Lace Elegance : 10% off total purchase.

J's Jewelry : 20% off total purchase.

Majestic Design : 20% off total purchase.

Ruby Blu Salon: Shampoo and hair cut just $14. Shampoo, hair cut, and blow out just $24.

Darrell's Firestone : $10 off oil change.

The Vines Flower Shop : Please contact The Vines for their weekly special.

Kathy's Kloset: Free pair of earrings with purchase.

Tre Sorelle: 20% off total purchase.

Big Apple Bagels : Buy 6 bagels get 6 free.

Focal Point : Buy 1 ready made frame and get 1 free.

Clothes Encounters: With a $30 purchase receive a $5 gift card.

Music Go Round: Free harmonica with $10 purchase.

Farmington Center Florist : 20% off your purchase (Wire out orders excluded).

Gala Bistro : 25% off total bill.

Bellis Therapeutic Spa : 35 minute message for $25.

Cromwell Family Chiropractic : 10% off all fees.

Edible Arrangements: Buy 1 fruit salad get one free.

Eye Spy Eye Care: Free lens cleaning cloth.




Please contact the following participating merchants for information regarding their "Tuesdays in the Bag" specials:

Visibles Marketing

Salon Legato

PluSkateboarding

Dimitri's Family Dining

Judge Asset Management

Farmington Insurance Agency

Evolve Body Art Studio

Carla's Country Carriage

M. Mazzoni Jewelers

The "Ten Buck Truck" returns to Downtown Farmington's Sundquist Pavilion Tuesday, August 18 at 11:30 am. This week's theme is "Masks." What fun! Children 12 and under will love to make a craft project out of recycled industrial products. Participants can even go 'shopping' in the Ten Buck Truck at the end of the class. For more information on programs offered at Arts and Scraps visit their website at www.artsandscraps.com

This great FREE event is part of "Tuesdays in the Bag", a promotion that is encouraging Farmington to GO GREEN. Remember to use your "It's Happening" shopping bag tomorrow and receive special discounts and treats from participating merchants. Shopping bags are $1 and are available at the DDA office and many merchants in the Downtown. Come stroll Grand River Avenue and Farmington Road and take a look at the tremendous progress the Streetscape Project is making. Grab lunch, participate in Arts and Scraps, and do all of your shopping in Downtown Farmington.

A list of "Tuesdays in the Bag" participating merchants can be found at www.farmingtonstreetscape.org on the "Upcoming Events" page.

What a great day we had during the Downtown Farmington Garden Tour! 25 of us began at the Sundquist Pavilion and then walked thru the neighborhood behind the Farmington Library. Along the way, we visited Liberty Street Gardens, The Warner Mansion, and the homes of the Liska's, Saxton's, Wright's, and Rock's. Sue Grissim, of Grissim and Metz , then walked us down the brand new sidewalk on the north side of Grand River. She explained the wonderful plantings and the ideas behind the Streetscape Project.

Thank you to the homeowners who opened up their yards for us to admire. Thanks also to the wonderful people that took the tour!

It's Happening!

Tuesdays in the Bag...

Don't forget to visit Downtown Farmington every Tuesday to take advantage of the wonderful specials and events occurring at your favorite businesses. Simply use your "It's Happening" shopping bag at participating merchants to receive bargains and treats. Shopping bags are $1.00 and available at the DDA office (33316 Grand River Avenue), the Farmers Market, and at many Downtown Farmington businesses. For more information, visit the www.farmingtonstreetscape.org "Upcoming Events" page.

While shopping Downtown Tuesday, August 4, plan on attending the FREE "Herb Garden" class at the Sundquist Pavilion. This one hour class begins at 11:30am and promises to show you new ways to use herbs in your everyday recipes. Come and learn how to spice up your kitchen!

You'll want to come hungry because this week is Restaurant Week in Downtown Farmington! Our fine eateries are having special menus and events all week long. It is a perfect opportunity to take a stroll along the newly landscaped sidewalks while enjoying the fine fare found in Farmington. More information can be found by visiting www.farmingtonstreetscape.org "Upcoming Events" page.

What a week in Downtown Farmington!