Ferndale Community Foundation
Get Help (Or Be The Help) This Holiday Season
The holidays can feel heavy when you're queer. Maybe you're heading home to family members who don't get it, or avoiding home altogether. Maybe [...]Read more about Get Help (Or Be The Help) This Holiday Season
See Chasten Buttigieg, Grab Kathy Griffin Tickets, Attend a 'Beautiful Thing' at The Ringwald Theatre
With the promise of spring just around the corner, it’s an ideal time to nourish your mind by joining a banned books club or hearing author Chasten Buttigieg [...]Read more about See Chasten Buttigieg, Grab Kathy Griffin Tickets, Attend a 'Beautiful Thing' at The Ringwald Theatre
Ferndale Pride Awards Grants to Local LGBTQ+ Advocacy Groups
Ferndale Pride Executive Director Julia Music and Ferndale Community Foundation Chair Dan Martin distributed $24,500 in grant funding at Monday’s city council [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Awards Grants to Local LGBTQ+ Advocacy Groups
Michigan's Diverse LGBTQ+ Community Inspired This Stunning New Mural at The Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations
The Ringwald Theatre, now operating inside Affirmations LGBTQ+ community center in Ferndale, has unveiled a new mural by local artist detroit_baklava, aka Brian [...]Read more about Michigan's Diverse LGBTQ+ Community Inspired This Stunning New Mural at The Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations
Here's What to Expect From Ferndale Pride 2022
Ferndale Pride has just announced details for its 2022 Pride celebration, set for Saturday, June 4, including an exciting entertainment lineup and several [...]Read more about Here's What to Expect From Ferndale Pride 2022
Ferndale Pride, Ferndale Community Foundation Announce $24,000 in New Grant Awards
Several local organizations will benefit from recently announced grants issued by Ferndale Pride (FP) and Ferndale Community Foundation (FCF).FP will award [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride, Ferndale Community Foundation Announce $24,000 in New Grant Awards
Ferndale Pride, Community Foundation Give Grants to 11 LGBTQ-Supportive Organizations
The Ferndale Community Foundation and Ferndale Pride are distributing $21,971 in grants to 11 community organizations this year. The grants come despite the [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride, Community Foundation Give Grants to 11 LGBTQ-Supportive Organizations
Ferndale Pride 2020 Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Today Ferndale Pride organizers announced via Facebook that due to an "abundance of caution," the previously rescheduled event will be canceled for 2020. "With [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride 2020 Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Ferndale Mayor Melanie Piana on Pride Month, Coronavirus and Being an Ally
Pride During a Pandemic While this is the 19th consecutive year that Ferndale is recognizing June as Pride Month, for a number of reasons it will be quite [...]Read more about Ferndale Mayor Melanie Piana on Pride Month, Coronavirus and Being an Ally
Julia Music Appointed to Temporary Seat on Ferndale City Council
Ferndale Pride Executive Director Julia Music was unanimously appointed to fill a temporary seat on the Ferndale City Council at its meeting Monday night. The [...]Read more about Julia Music Appointed to Temporary Seat on Ferndale City Council
Ferndale Pride Gives Back $21,000 to Local LGBTQ Charities
Ferndale Pride organizers are giving back in a big way to local LGBTQ charities following the festival's biggest year yet. On Monday, Oct. 22, Ferndale Pride [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Gives Back $21,000 to Local LGBTQ Charities
Foundation to host annual 'Taste of Ferndale'
FERNDALE – On Feb. 21 the Ferndale Community Foundation will host its annual "Taste of Ferndale" at Boogie Fever, from 6 – 9 p.m. 22901 Woodward Ave. More [...]Read more about Foundation to host annual 'Taste of Ferndale'
Ferndale Pride Distributes $25,000 in Grants to LGBTQ Charities
BY BTL STAFF Ferndale City Councilman Dan Martin, Michelle Fox-Phillips with GNA, Gerry Carney, Monica Mills with Matrix Human Services, Susan Crocker and [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Distributes $25,000 in Grants to LGBTQ Charities
Great Weather, Highest Attendance Yet Lead to 'Best' Ferndale Pride
Click here for a gallery of images from Ferndale Pride Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter set the tone on June 3 as the city kicked off summer with its annual Pride [...]Read more about Great Weather, Highest Attendance Yet Lead to 'Best' Ferndale Pride
Ferndale Pride Uplifts LGBTQ Community at Local Level
In 2017, LGBTQ America is looking to find a balance between being political and celebratory during the month of June. As LGBTQ people and their allies defy the [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Uplifts LGBTQ Community at Local Level
Grant Opportunities Available for Nonprofits
The Ferndale Community Foundation is now accepting grant request applications for the organization's 2017 grant cycle. Grants are available to nonprofit groups [...]Read more about Grant Opportunities Available for Nonprofits
Ferndale Pride Donates $11,000 to Local Charities
Ferndale Pride committee members. Photo courtesy of Ferndale Pride FERNDALE – Ferndale's annual celebration of love and diversity for the LGBTQ community – [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Donates $11,000 to Local Charities
Ferndale Ready to Celebrate its 'Biggest Pride Ever'
FERNDALE — A larger festival footprint, more vendors and performers, and more related events are planned this year as Ferndale Pride returns for its sixth [...]Read more about Ferndale Ready to Celebrate its 'Biggest Pride Ever'
Sick of Sarah to Headline Ferndale Pride
FERNDALE – Minneapolis rock band Sick of Sarah has been signed to headline the sixth annual Ferndale Pride street fair on Saturday, June 4. Listed on the [...]Read more about Sick of Sarah to Headline Ferndale Pride
Ferndale Pride Guide
BY AJ TRAGER FERNDALE – Ferndale Pride will kickoff the Pride season May 30 with more than 90 vendors, 13 bands, disc jockeys and other performers. The event [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Guide
Ferndale Pride Seeks Sponsors And Vendors
BY BTL STAFF Ferndale Pride has just released a press release announcing their plans for this year's event. Downtown Ferndale will host its annual Ferndale [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Seeks Sponsors And Vendors
MAC Hosts Annual Pub Crawl
By Shelby Clark Petkus Ready to party? Michigan AIDS Coalition hosts its much anticipated 18th Annual Ferndale Pub Crawl on Friday, July 25. The "Original [...]Read more about MAC Hosts Annual Pub Crawl
Gearing Up For Ferndale Pride
By Shelby Clark Petkus Last years Ferndale Pride fest was rolling. The 2014 event is planned for May 31. File photo Andrew Potter. Ferndale Pride is a yearly [...]Read more about Gearing Up For Ferndale Pride
Getting Ready For Ferndale Pride May 31
By Shelby Clark Petkus Ferndale Pride will take over the downtown Ferndale area this year on Saturday, May 31, but festivities don't have to wait until [...]Read more about Getting Ready For Ferndale Pride May 31
Ferndale Pride Changes Leadership: Covey Steps Down and Music Steps In
Craig Covey and Julia Music. File photo Crystal Proxmire Ferndale Pride is now under new leadership. Craig Covey has stepped down as Chairperson of the event, [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Changes Leadership: Covey Steps Down and Music Steps In
Mayor's Race More Than Just A Gay 'Duel,' Four On Ballot For Nov. 5
Ferndale Mayoral Candidates from left: Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter, Sherry Wells, Linda Parton and Craig Covey will be running Nov. 5. FERNDALE – The [...]Read more about Mayor's Race More Than Just A Gay 'Duel,' Four On Ballot For Nov. 5
Ferndale Pride Numbers In, Sets 2014 Date
The Ferndale Pride Committee has announced the date for next year's Ferndale Pride as May 31, 2014. Though the date falls just outside of the traditional June [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Numbers In, Sets 2014 Date
Complete Summer Pride Calendar
2012 Ferndale Dyke March Organizers May 31 Annual Motor City Bears Dinner Presenting Organization: Motor City Bears Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Zion Lutheran [...]Read more about Complete Summer Pride Calendar
Ferndale Pride Events
May 31 Annual Motor City Bears Dinner Presenting Organization: Motor City Bears Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Zion Lutheran Church, Ferndale Contact: [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Events
Michigan Pride Guide Summer 2013
Ferndale Pride Date: June 1, 2013 Location: 9 Mile and Woodward in Downtown Ferndale Features: ~Two sound stages with a variety of musical performances, [...]Read more about Michigan Pride Guide Summer 2013
Get Your Fingerprints On Ferndale Pride
Downtown Ferndale will host its third annual Ferndale Pride on June 1 for the LGBTQ and ally community. The event brings the community together for a weekend [...]Read more about Get Your Fingerprints On Ferndale Pride
Ferndale Pride Gives $10,000 to Local Charities
By Crystal Proxmire In just its second year, Ferndale Pride was able to raise $10,000 to give to local charities. Michigan AIDS Coalition, Affirmations, the [...]Read more about Ferndale Pride Gives $10,000 to Local Charities
Ferndale Pub Crawl Returns for 16th Year
One of the most popular and anticipated events in Ferndale returns July 27. The Annual Ferndale Pub Crawl will again be held the last Friday of July, and this [...]Read more about Ferndale Pub Crawl Returns for 16th Year
Register now for Rainbow Run
By Crystal Proxmire Ferndale Pride is setting a jovial pace for Father's Day weekend activities. Not only will there be Ferndale Pride Market Daze, the Annual [...]Read more about Register now for Rainbow Run
Pride divided?
By Tara Cavanaugh Motor City Pride's move from Ferndale to Detroit's Hart Plaza this year has caused quite the controversy in the community. While some [...]Read more about Pride divided?
Bites benefit nonprofits with Taste of Ferndale
It all started back in 2003, when a resident donated a house to Ferndale with the proceeds to be used for local charities. City leaders at the time hired [...]Read more about Bites benefit nonprofits with Taste of Ferndale
Volunteering in a fabulous city
The city of Ferndale is partnering with Affirmations, FernCare, Ferndale Community Foundation, Friends of the Ferndale Library and the Midwest AIDS Coalition [...]Read more about Volunteering in a fabulous city
Ferndale Community Foundation Roast
The Ferndale Elks Club will be the scene of a community "roast" on Friday Nov. 19 when a dozen local leaders and personalities gather for a night of hilarity [...]Read more about Ferndale Community Foundation Roast
Covey considers commission seat
FERNDALE – Ferndale Mayor Craig Covey is "strongly considering" running for a seat on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, and is expected to make an [...]Read more about Covey considers commission seat
Taste of Ferndale returns on Fat Tuesday
The second annual Taste of Ferndale fundraiser is headed to Via Nove at 6-9 p.m. Feb. 16. The event aims to raise money for the Ferndale Community Foundation. [...]Read more about Taste of Ferndale returns on Fat Tuesday
Greg Pawlica runs for Ferndale City Council
Past and present affiliations, in part: Ford Motor Company GLOBE, Police and Fire Board, Ferndale Community Foundation, Steppin' Out Board of Directors, [...]Read more about Greg Pawlica runs for Ferndale City Council
Between Ourselves
by Jessica Carreras Greg Pawlica Greg Pawlica volunteers for and serves on the boards of several local organizations in Ferndale, he lives in the city and now, [...]Read more about Between Ourselves
Foundation looking for Ferndale grant proposals
Last week, the Ferndale Community Foundation announced the beginning of its 2009 solicitation for grant proposals. The invitation is open to any area [...]Read more about Foundation looking for Ferndale grant proposals
Taste of Ferndale' set for Feb. 24
FERNDALE – Ten local restaurants will be participating in the city's first "Taste of Ferndale" strolling dinner event on "Fat Tuesday," Feb. 24. Tickets for [...]Read more about Taste of Ferndale' set for Feb. 24
Letter: Thanks for the Promotion
Dear BTL The organizers and volunteers of the 11th annual Ferndale Pub Crawl would like to thank Between The Lines for your generous support for our event held [...]Read more about Letter: Thanks for the Promotion
Pub Crawl proceeds up 30 percent
The 11th annual Ferndale Pub Crawl drew 1,600 people and raised over $21,000, a 30 percent increase over last year's event. "The event went off without a [...]Read more about Pub Crawl proceeds up 30 percent
