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Monday, April 1, 2013

Last Chance to Enter to Win Tickets to the DSO

Tell us about your first concert by 1 p.m. Monday for a chance to win tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Thursday in Southfield.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Tell Us Your First Concert — And Win Tickets to the DSO!

Win tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Thursday in Southfield just by telling us about your first concert.

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform Thursday, April 4, at the Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, and Patch is giving you the chance to win free tickets. The DSO will perform Mozart’s “Jupiter” as part of its Neighborhood Concert Series. Bach’s Ricercare No. 2 and Britten’s Violin Concerto No. 1 also will be performed. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Congregation Shaarey Zedek is located at 27375 Bell Rd. in Southfield. How can you win two tickets to see the show? Simply leave a comment on this story telling us the first concert you attended. You must comment by 1 p.m. Monday, April 1, to be entered into a random drawing to receive two tickets to the show. Each ticket is worth $25. And the tickets will be available for you at…

John Hetzler

2:18 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Enter Patch's Easter PEEPs Contest!

If you've got a creative streak and a passion for PEEPs, enter Patch's Easter PEEPs contest for a chance to win a prize package.

Editor's note: This contest is now closed. PEEPS, those famously delicious and delightful marshmallow candies, aren't just for eating anymore. These days, crafty PEEPs creations are all the rage. You can find them on display on Pinterest. And transformed into everything from the White House front lawn, to re-creations of children’s books, historical settings and other unusual situations. Think you can invent something fun with PEEPS? Now's the time to show us! Enter Patch's Easter PEEPs photo contest. Here's how: Read the complete contest rules here.

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Teresa Mask

5:15 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Last Chance to Enter: Tell Us Your Favorite Composer — And Win Tickets to the DSO!

Tell us about your favorite composer by 4 p.m. today for a chance to win two tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Thursday in Southfield.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Tell Us Your Favorite Composer — And Win Tickets to the DSO!

Win tickets to see the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Thursday in Southfield just by telling us about your favorite composer.

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform Thursday at the Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, and Patch is giving you the chance to win free tickets. The DSO will perform selections by Beethoven and Mozart as part of its Neighborhood Concert Series. Brahms’ Symphony 2 also will be performed. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Congregation Shaarey Zedek is located at 27375 Bell Rd. in Southfield. How can you win two tickets to see the show? Simply leave a comment on this story telling us who your favorite composer is and why. You must comment by 4 p.m. Wednesday to be entered into a random drawing to receive two tickets to the show. Each ticket is worth $25. And the tickets will be available for you at the venue before the concert. The…

John Hetzler

5:40 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Thank you to all who entered. The contest is now closed.   more ›

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Ferndale Library Wants to 'Catch You Reading'

Take your copy of Slaughterhouse-Five to select Ferndale businesses to be entered into a contest.

The following information was provided by the Ferndale Public Library. The Ferndale Reads program wants to see you reading! This year the Ferndale Public Library is launching a fun, new way to participate in the program with their Get Caught Reading contest. Take your copy of Slaughterhouse-Five to any of the following locations: Chazzano, Java Hutt, Pinwheel Bakery, Affirmations, or Easy Like Sundae, then order your treat of choice, and let the cashier know you’re there to read your book. They’ll give you a raffle ticket and you’ll be entered into our Get Caught Reading Contest. If you prefer to read at home or at other locations you can also enter the contest by posting a photo of yourself reading your book on the Ferndale Reads Facebook…

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Last Chance to Enter: Win an Overnight Stay at the Royal Park Hotel

Upload a picture of the object of your affection and you will have a chance to win a romantic getaway for Valentine's Day.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

American Heart Association, Beaumont Host Go Red For Women Casting Call

Entrants are encouraged to share their story for a chance to become a national spokesperson for the campaign that fights cardiovascular disease.

Celebrate 10 years of fighting cardiovascular disease by joining the American Heart Association and Beaumont Health System during the Go Red For Women Casting Call on Friday, Feb. 1 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.  Local women are encouraged to share their personal story on-camera for a chance to become a national spokesperson and make ending their number one killer a reality. This free event is hosted by Beaumont Hospital’s Ministrelli Women’s Heart Center, located at 3601 W. 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak. Anqunette Jamison of FOX 2 News and Tracey McCaskill of MIX 92.3 will kick off the search for the next Go Red For Women spokesperson who will represent the campaign in marketing materials, at events, and on the official web site.  Other highlights …

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Ferndale Patch's Ice Cream Flavor is Ready!

"Ferndale Community Crunch" available now at Treat Dreams.

Ferndale Patch's Treat Dreams ice cream flavor has been made and is ready for you to try! Ferndale Community Crunch/Ferndale Normal - a flavor including mixed nuts and coconut with caramel and a little Valentine Vodka - was suggested by resident Bridget Deegan-Krause in our recent ice cream flavor contest, and readers voted it as the number one idea. The new flavor is now available for sale at Treat Dreams until Dec. 30. Let us know what you think of it! "I'm always amazed by the creativity and flavor ideas that we get from our fans," said Treat Dreams owner Scott Moloney. In fact, he was so impressed with all the great ideas that he decided to make a second flavor - Peppermint Cocoa, which came in second place in our contest! Patch would …

Sunday, December 16, 2012

And The Winner Is....

The votes are in for our ice cream flavor contest with Treat Dreams - find out what Patch's ice cream flavor will be!

Patch partnered with Treat Dreams over the past month to host a flavor contest, giving our readers the chance to help decide what Patch's ice cream flavor should be at the Ferndale ice cream shop. To start, you shared lots of creative ideas on what you thought would make a great "Patch-y" flavor. We handed your ideas over to Treat Dreams owner Scott Maloney and he chose his top five - which wasn't an easy task, he said, with so many great ideas. Readers voted for their favorite over the past week, and it's time to announce the winner. The ice cream flavor with the most votes was Ferndale Community Crunch/Ferndale Normal. Bridget Deegan-Krause came up with the combo, which she said would include mixed nuts and flakes (coconut) lovingly tied…

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