Ferndale Parking on Council Agenda Tonight and More This Week

1. City Council meeting

Ferndale City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 11 at Ferndale City Hall. Included on council's agenda is a presentation on the new parking system. Council voted Feb. 25 to order more pay stations and extend free parking through March 11 so the city could work to address problems with the system.

Last week, the Ferndale Downtown Development Authority announced they will recommend that council roll back parking rates and enforcement hours.

Also included on the agenda is a public hearing for a small wine maker license, appointments to the DDA, consideration of an "Earth Hour," an ordinance on alcohol in public places and more. Find the full agenda here.

2. Ides of March

Tickets are still available for the Ides of March, a fundraiser for the Ferndale Education Foundation being held on Friday, March 15 from 6-10 p.m. at Club Venetian Banquet Center in Madison Heights.

Last year's event raised more than $12,000 for Ferndale students. Organizers hope to raise more than $20,000 this year for the Ferndale Education Foundation. To purchase dinner or raffle tickets, contact Barb Landry at 248-390-4457 or fef@ferndaleschools.org. Find more information here.

3. Art exhibit continues

The Ferndale Public Library's current book-inspired exhibition, "For the Love of Reading," is going on now through Sunday, April 21. Find more information here.

4. School musical

The Ferndale Musical Boosters will present the spring musical, The Sound of Music, starting March 16 at the Ferndale High School auditorium. Nearly 100 students are taking part in the production. Find performance times and ticket information at the school district's latest newsletter.

5. Egg-Stravaganza

Registration is open for the city's annual Egg-Stravaganza egg hunt at the Kulick Community Center at 1 p.m. March 23. Children will be placed in age specific groups and have a chance to hunt for candy-filled eggs throughout the community center. Light refreshments will be served. Rain or shine. Each child must bring a basket or container for collecting eggs. Find more information and register here.