Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce: Community Events Calendar

Sundays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The sixth season of the Birmingham Farmers Market will bring a wide variety of locally and regionally grown vegetables, fruits, flowers and garden plants.

The outdoor market is held in Parking Lot 6 on the east side of North Old Woodward, north of Harmon Street, in downtown Birmingham.

Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Free outdoor concerts! Seating is on the lawn - bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic spread and enjoy the music!

August 13 - No concert due to Dreamcruise.

August 20 - Birmingham's own guitarist, singer/songwriter Michael King and Scott Wilkinson performing with the Motor City Horns.

August 27 - Paul Keller Orchestra, one of Michigan's premier jazz big bands.

Concert Hotline: (248) 644-1800 ext. 245 or enjoybirmingham.com

August Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County

Pre-Business Research - Are you thinking of starting your own business and want to research your business idea? The free class is held on Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 6-9:30 p.m.

Start a Business - Seminar for anyone thinking about going into business. Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 6-9 p.m. Seminar is $30.

Write a Business Plan - Workshop for small business owners who are developing a plan to serve as their road map to success. Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 6-9 p.m. Workshop is $40.

Seminars and workshops are held at the Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford. For registration and location information, call (248) 858-0783.

Lucy 137 West Maple Rd, Birmingham

Thursday, August 7, 2008 Core and More Class 6 - 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 14 & 28 Complimentary Chair Massage
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19 Stroller Strides Demo 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday, August 21 Complimentary Sessions with a personal trainer 5 - 7 p.m. (advance reservation required)
Saturday, August Core and More Class 10 - 11 a.m.

Complimentary yoga class from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. - Second Saturday of every month.
Call (248) 723-0168 for more information.

7:30 - 10 p.m. The Community House
The Community House and The Junior League of Birmingham, MI present Vino Mania.
Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, live music, wine games and prizes.

An enjoyable evening on the terrace, expanding your knowledge of wine in a fun and entertaining setting. Evening hosted by Certified Sommelier Nidal Daher. You must be 21 years of age to attend.

North Oakland Foundation will be hosting their Annual Golf Open at The Wyndgate Golf and Country Club. The Charity Classic is a great day of golf. The day includes gourmet lunch and dinner, fabulous gifts and prizes, and a great auction.

Tickets start at $350.

For more information on tickets or sponsorship call 248.857.7096

The Woodward Dream Cruise will transform 16 miles of Woodward Avenue into the world's largest one-day automotive event.

Complementing the activities on Woodward, Birmingham will celebrate this annual event with a variety of activities downtown, including live music, children's activities, and automotive exhibits with over 1,000 classic cars on display. Click on www.birminghamcruiseevent.com for more information.

4-9 p.m.
Fred Lavery Company 34602 Woodward Ave., Birmingham

Featuring musical entertainment, catering by Signature Grille, beer and wine $50 per person, ticket proceeds to benefit The Community House.

Limited free parking available at 825 Bowers (formerly Bakers Square)

Register before August 14. For more information call The Community House at (248) 644-5832 or e-mail DreamCruise@communityhouse.com.

Festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. the movie begins at dusk. Bring snacks and a blanket and enjoy the movie under the stars.

Sand Lot - Friday, August 22

For more information contact the Birmingham Principal Shopping District at (248) 433-3550.

Exhibit will feature nine beautifully handcrafted quilts representing a mastery of the art of fine needlework. For more information contact (248) 642-2817.

Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors, students and Birmingham Historical Society members. 2 hours of free parking is available at the Chester Street structure located on Maple across from the Museum.

Common Ground, a nonprofit crisis intervention agency, presents its annual fundraiser, Art in the Park. Come see over 200 artists from around the country, showcasing original work in the areas of ceramics, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, photography, glass and more. Additional highlights include live music, a food concourse and a silent auction. Admission to the fair is free.

For more information, call (248) 456-8150, or visit www.commongroundhelps.org

6 - 9 p.m.
Cranbrook Institute of Science 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
Join the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber for a food and wine festival benefiting Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeast Michigan.

Event features include wine sampling, strolling samples provided by different area restaurants and caterers, fashion show, musical entertainment and raffle.
More than 500 guests will join us to enjoy samplings from 23 of Southeast Michigan's finest restaurants and caterers. Visit http://www.vinendine.com/ for more information and Sponsorship Opportunities.

To view pictures from last year, visit http://www.bbcc.com/events/photos/12/

1 - 4 p.m. Pumpkin Patch at The Community House
4 p.m. Parade starts at the corner of Martin and Bates, near Shain Park

The Pumpkin Patch activities include Moon Bounces, crafts, cookie decorating, games and refreshments. Entertainment includes The Community House Ballet & Jazz School and Youth Theater. The Pumpkin Patch is co-sponsored by the Junior League of Birmingham and The Community House.

Whole Foods will be providing snacks and refreshments at the end of the parade.

For more information contact the Chamber at (248) 644-1700.