🌱 Patch AM: How Farmington Hills’ makerspace is changing DIY for local residents

Hi there, Farmington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Farmington Hills’ makerspace is changing DIY for local residents
• Why Ford Road was shut down from Farmington to Radcliffe

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cold; a flurry in the morning, with a high of 24 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Cold; afternoon flurries, temps: high: 25, low: 22.
• Sunday: Rather cloudy and cold, with a high of 26 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Want to sew? Do woodworking? Welcome to the world of Metro Detroit's makerspaces (theoaklandpress.com) — Farmington and Farmington Hills residents can access The Hawk Makerspace, a large city-owned creative space offering woodworking, 3D printing, quilting, sewing and more, with pass prices varying by residency. The article also compares Farmington Hills’ municipally run model with other Metro Detroit makerspaces, highlighting how local investment in arts and DIY skills is helping residents tackle home projects, build community and explore new crafts.
   

• Two hospitalized after being shot outside of Garden City karaoke bar (wxyz.com) — Police shut down part of Ford Road from Farmington to Radcliffe in nearby Garden City after two men were shot outside Rockstarz 2.0 karaoke bar early New Year’s Day. With a suspect in custody but few details on motives, investigators are still asking anyone with information to contact Garden City Police, a reminder of late-night safety concerns just a short drive from Farmington.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 2

• Technology One-on-One
  Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  1:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Stitch Sessions: New Year, New You Crafting Workshop
  Livonia, MI Calendar , 20501 Newburgh Road , Livonia
  5:00 pm

Sunday January 4

• Empty Chair Night featuring Dan Cafferty and Bobby Pennock - January 4, 2026
  Trinity House Theater Livonia, MI 48152
  7:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Little Me Storytime (13-23 months)
  Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
  10:30 am
• Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
  Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  10:30 am
• History Lecture Series- Pontiac's Transportation Legacy
  Alexander Blue House , 20501 Newburgh Road , Livonia
  2:00 pm
• Water & Sewer Board Meeting
  Livonia, MI Calendar , 12973 Farmington Road , Livonia
  5:00 pm
• Alphabet Soup
  Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
  6:30 pm
• ESL Conversation Group
  Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  6:30 pm
• Evening Storytime (Ages 1-6)
  Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  6:30 pm
• Committee of the Whole Meeting of 01/05/26
  Livonia, MI Calendar
  7:30 pm
• City Council Study Meeting of 01/05/26
  Livonia, MI Calendar
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning neighbors.
  Right before the clock strikes midnight tonight, make sure you raise your left leg. That way, you will start the year off on the right foot. Stay… (Nextdoor Farmington Village Area)

• Twin Staffing posted a job opening for Manufacturing Supervisor in Farmington. Apply here.
• PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Unit Secretary in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Farmington Hills

• Family-friendly New Year's Eve events happening around metro Detroit (wxyz.com)
• Continuing Your Professional Education in 2026 (incompliancemag.com)
• A bold prediction and a major trend to watch for the Red Wings at midseason (octopusthrower.com)

Novi

• Win tickets to the Novi Home show and an Electrolux Washer & Dryer! (wcsx.com)
• Zacks Research Upgrades Cooper-Standard (NYSE:CPS) to "Hold" (marketbeat.com)

Ok Farmington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just lost interest.
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