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Friday, March 29, 2013

What's Open and Closed in Birmingham This Easter

City Hall is open on Friday but the library will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Today is Good Friday, but that doesn't mean you can't get your errands done this Easter weekend. Here's a look at what's open and closed this weekend. If you're around town and notice something is closed for Easter or Good Friday, let us know in the comments below!

Sandy Wood

9:12 am on Friday, March 29, 2013

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Don't Forget to Make Your Reservation for Easter Brunch

We've got your comprehensive list of Easter brunches in Birmingham, Oakland County and Metro Detroit.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Find Easter, Good Friday Services at Birmingham Churches

Birmingham churches have dozens of services planned for the Easter holiday.

Area churches are celebrating Easter in a big way this year. Following is this year’s schedule of services across Birmingham:

Monday, March 25, 2013

Find Easter Brunches in Birmingham, Oakland County and Metro Detroit

Here's the scoop on Easter brunch in southeastern Michigan, including buffets, specials and more.

If you haven't already made your Easter brunch reservations, consider this your reminder. Here's what's happening at local restaurants, not only in St. Clair Shores but across southeastern Michigan. BIRMINGHAM Easter Brunch at the Rugby Grille Easter Brunch at The Community House Easter Brunch at Fleming's WEST BLOOMFIELD Easter Brunch at Prime29 FARMINGTON HILLS Brunch at Longacre House NOVI Hotel Baronette's Easter Brunch ROYAL OAK Lily’s Easter Brunch Buffet ROCHESTER Easter Brunch at The Mills ST. CLAIR SHORES Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Lakeland Manor Waves CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP Zuccaro Banquets and Catering WYANDOTTE Portofino Easter Buffet DEARBORN Easter Brunch at The Dearborn Inn Easter Brunch at Adoba Hotel Tria Restaurant at The …

There's Still Time to Hunt for Easter Eggs During 7th Annual EGGstravaganza

The annual event begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Zion Christian Church in Troy.

Wondering what to do with yourself this weekend? Don't dismay: check out today's Weekend Spotlight: Our pick for today: Indoor Easter Egg Hunt in Troy Come back to Birmingham Patch on Tuesday for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Spotlight, or visit our events calendar.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Dive Into Spring at These Birmingham-Area Easter Egg Hunts

Get those baskets ready: several Easter egg hunts are scheduled for the Birmingham area this weekend.

It may not look, or feel, like spring outside but winter is officially over and Easter egg hunts are on deck all over the Birmingham area this weekend. Got a little one who loves hunting those colorful eggs, whatever the weather? Find an egg hunt happening near you this weekend: Poppleton Park Easter Egg Hunt Pembroke Park Egg Scramble Beverly Park Easter Egg Hunt Bowers School Farm Open Barn You and your kids can also visit the Easter bunny at the Somerset Collection in Troy this weekend in the mall's North Grand Court from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Plus, get a complimentary digitally uploaded photo with the Easter bunny from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 12:30-2 p.m. Sunday. Then, get ready…

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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5:15 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013

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Saturday, March 16, 2013

When Are Easter Church Services Around Birmingham?

Easter is only a few weeks away and we want to help you help your neighbors: share the dates and times for your church's Easter services on Patch!

Easter is one of the most important days of the year for many and in Birmingham, there are dozens of special church services scheduled all over town. All it takes is a few simple clicks and you can let the entire community know what time church services are on Easter Sunday. Posting an Event on our calendar is easy: If you wish to share more church news, you can join our Local Voices section and not only share events, but announcements, photos, videos, opinions and anything else you want to share with the community. Writing in our Local Voices Section is easy:

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Video Recipe: Kid-Friendly Easter Peep Pudding

Kids will love to make – and eat – this Easter-themed treat.

If you're looking for a kid-friendly dessert to complement your Easter meal this weekend, check out this incredibly simple recipe, which takes just minutes to make and serves four. The best part? You can make the kids do almost all of the work. Here's what you'll need: Here's how to make it: Mix up the pudding, pour into four cups and let the pudding set. Once the pudding has firmed up a bit, add the bananas and a dollop of whipped cream, then top with your favorite peep. It's that easy!

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Need To Know: Easter Services at Birmingham Churches

Birmingham churches have dozens of services planned for the Easter holiday.

Area churches are celebrating Easter in a big way this year. Following is this year’s schedule of services across Birmingham:

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