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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Compuware Arena Drive-In in Plymouth Opens This Weekend

The Avengers, Battleship among blockbuster films screening this weekend at drive-in.

As spring moves quickly into summer, the Compuware Arena Drive-In Movie Theatres starts another season with a two-day opening this Friday and Saturday. The drive-in – located at 14900 Beck Road in Plymouth Township – will continue with another three-day weekend May 25-27 before going to a seven-day-a-week operation June 8 through September 2. The movies showing this Friday and Saturday include: SCREEN 1: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax (PG), with The Three Stooges (PG). SCREEN 2: The Avengers (PG-13), with John Carter (PG-13). SCREEN 3: Battleship (PG-13), with This Means War (PG-13). Here are other details: Families have embraced the drive-in, not much different than Plymouth Whalers fans who follow their favorite hockey team at Compuware Arena …

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Compuware Arena (in Plymouth Patch) and CJ's Brewing Company (in Plymouth Patch)

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Register Now for the Novi Dinner Tour

Sample food from nine city restaurants.

The No.VI Dinner Tour is June 26 from 5:30-10 p.m, presented by the Novi Chamber of Commerce.  Nine restaurants are on the tour, including: Cost is $30 per person. Groups of six people pay a discounted rate of $25, but must call the Chamber office at 248-349-3743 to purchase tickets. Groups may travel among restaurants by car or by taking the provided limos. You can register online at the Chamber of Commerce website. Starting locations are chosen on a first come, first serve basis. The Dinner Tour is sponsored by Varsity Lincoln.

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Novi Chamber of Commerce, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and 8 more ›

Monday, May 14, 2012

Where's the Best Place to Vacation in Novi?

We're mixing it up for this week's Readers' Choice question.

With summer approaching, many residents are looking forward to having a vacation. But with busy schedules and tight budgets, many families might not be able to get out of town this year. Lucky for us Novi residents, there are plenty of things to do around town. So in this installment of Readers' Choice, we want to know, where is the best place to have a "staycation" in Novi? Visit Novi Patch Places to find great places to have fun with the family. You can vote for your favorite place until 9 a.m. on May 18; we'll post a story that day declaring the winner.  Click through to the profile pages of these local businesses and leave your review to help them win best place to vacation with the famiy: Don't forget, voting in the poll isn't enough…

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Vote for the Best Businesses in Novi, Chuck E. Cheese's, Lakeshore Park, and 6 more ›

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Friday, May 11, 2012

Betsey Johnson Going-Out-of-Business Sale Begins

The store in Twelve Oaks Mall is liquidating.

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Going-out-of-business sales began Friday at all 54 Betsey Johnson retail stores in the U.S., including the store in Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, according to a press release.  The fashion store filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April and liquidation sales will continue until all merchandise is gone. Betsey Johnson, known for her iconic designs and use of bold color, opened her first retail store 30 years ago in New York City and soon expanded internationally. Patch reader Tara Michener said on Novi Patch's Facebook page, "sad to hear that it's going out of business. I think the clothes are great-hope to make it before everything is gone. :)" During the going-out-of-business sale, consumers will find savings of 20-50 percent on all…

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Betsey Johnson and Twelve Oaks Mall

Marlee's by Tappers Opens at Twelve Oaks Mall

The jewelry and accessories store is located on the second floor.

Novi Business Spotlight: The Family Puppy, USA2GO and Tim Horton's

Novi Economic Development Director Ara Topouzian takes a look at three of Novi's businesses in a video made by the city.

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Gifts for Mom: How to Pick the Perfect Plant

What do plant-loving moms really want for Mother's Day? Patio flowers with exotic fragrances, trendy vertical gardens, a 'greens' garden, and...a great big pile of mulch with all hands on deck.

If you’re one of the countless people who buy flowers for Mom on Mother’s Day, good for you...and great for Mom! There’s nothing like a big bouquet to brighten the day. Area gardening experts suggest taking Mom’s love of flowers a few steps further by picking up a plant for her that she can enjoy, perhaps as a centerpiece on Mother’s Day but then on her patio or deck as an added adornment this summer. And while plants in pots are great, so are blooms that brim from the new vertical, wall trays. Consider giving Mom gardening tools or even a big pile of mulch. Seriously, some mothers have reported that one of their best gifts ever was a pile of mulch and some extra hands for spreading it! Here, some plant- and garden-enthusiast gift ideas …

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Plant a Non-Profit Seed, and Watch it Grow (in Shelby-Utica Patch), Planterra Conservatory (in West Bloomfield Patch), Catching Fireflies (in Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch), and 5 more ›

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Novi Energy Company Receives Michigan's Highest Environmental Award

ITC was recognized as a Clean Corporate Citizen Tuesday.

ITC Holdings Corporation, an energy transmission company headquartered in Novi, received the Clean Corporate Citizen Award (C3) from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in an outdoor ceremony Tuesday. The C3 Program is a voluntary environmental program that recognizes environmental stewardship at Michigan facilities, according to a press release from the DEQ. Candidates demonstrate facility-specific environmental management systems, have active pollution prevention initiatives at their facilities, and have a consistent record of compliance with state and federal environmental requirements. "It's hard to get into the program, and it's hard to stay in the program. There are very demanding tests and criteria such as developing a …

There's Still Time to Get on the Coney Bus!

Tickets are still available for the Saturday, May 12, Coney Bus Tour, featuring coney samplings from around Metro Detroit.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Novi Resident Quits Corporate Job To Launch Flavored Ice Business

One Novi mom has grown to learn more about her community through driving an ice treat truck.

One year ago Novi resident Christine Kendall made a bold decision: she quit her accounting job and became a Kona Ice truck driver. Kendall was tired of struggling to balance her work life with her three children, so she decided to give her notice for her office job. Now she spends her days driving the streets of Novi and attending local events, selling flavored shaved ice on her Kona Ice truck and building new relationships in the community. Kendall stumbled upon the Kona Ice company while in Cincinnati with her husband celebrating their anniversary. Kona Ice was having its yearly convention at the hotel they were staying in. After seeing the Hawaiian party, Kendall asked someone in the elevator what it was all about. The man told her and …

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