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Learn to Cook Summer Seafood and More This Week in West Bloomfield

Do you know about an event happening this week in West Bloomfield? Add it to the Patch calendar.

It's Monday, and that means we've put together this list of things going on in West Bloomfield 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 calendar of events.

1. For your information

The National Weather Service predicts temperatures in the 90s this week, and the Animal Care Network advises pet owners to take precautions to avoid heat stroke or heat exhaustion in pets. Never leave a pet in the car, make sure to provide plenty of shade when they're outdoors and give them plenty of water. Learn more on the organization's website

2. Learn something new

Busch's Fresh Food Market, 33300 W. 14 Mile Road, and Botsford Hospital offer a class this week on cooking summer seafood. Tickets are $10, and the class includes coupons, recipes, samples and more. Stop by the store's Guest Service Desk or call 248-539-4581.

3. Marshbank concert 

The Lash will perform Wednesday, 7 p.m., at Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road, during West Bloomfield Township Parks and Recreation's Hot Nights, Hot Music free concert series. Concessions will be sold at a stand operated by the Optimist Club of West Bloomfield. 

4. Share your news

Have you posted on Patch boards yet? Share an engagement or anniversary announcement, business news, a thank you, an opinion – whatever is on your mind. Sign in to our site and start here: westbloomfield.patch.com/boards. Click on the "What's up?" box and start typing! 

5. Look ahead

Take a tour of gardens designed by Deborah Silver on July 21. Presented by Detroit Garden Works, this event benefits The Greening of Detroit's planting and educational programs. To learn more, visit thegardencruise.org; for tickets call 248-335-8089 or visit gardencruise.eventbrite.com

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