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Founders Festival Starts and More This Week in Farmington and Farmington Hills

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It's Monday, and that means we've put together this list of things going on in Farmington-Farmington Hills to help make your week a little brighter, easier and more fun. For a full list of things to do this week, look at the Patch events calendar.  

1. Happening today

Farmington city council members are expected to determine the fate of the former 47th District Courthouse property tonight. A full agenda for their meeting is posted at ci.farmington.mi.us, where you will also find a link to watch the meeting online. 

2. For your information

The Farmington Civic Theater will be closed Monday and Tuesday this week to accomodate installation of a new digital projection system. Plans are to offer the first digital showings after the Miss Farmington Pageant on Wednesday. Showtimes are posted at thefct.com.

3. Blogger of the Week

Busch's Fresh Food Market shares information about what's happening at their metro Detroit stores, along with helpful nutrition information. Blogging is a great way to get the word out about your business – get started right here: farmington-mi.patch.com/blogs/new

4. For your health

Botsford Hospital offers another Walk with A Doc at Heritage Park on Thursday, with geriatrics specialist Dr. Annette Carron. She'll talk about understanding and improving memory to sharpen your mind and boost your brainpower. The walk is held rain or shine; to register, call 877-477-Doc1 (3621), option 1.

5. Look ahead

The Downtown Farmington Founders Festival starts with pre-glow festivities Thursday at Walker's Tavern beer tent and Alley Regalley, then continues with music, food, crafts, activities for kids and more in downtown Farmington. Complete information is online at foundersfestival.com

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