12:00 am
West Bloomfield Tornado of 1976
The story of the 1976 EF4 tornado that ripped through West Bloomfield Township
According to the National Weather Forecast Offices, the tornado took shape near Halstead between 13 and 14 mile Roads making it’s way northeast toward the more populated area of West Bloomfield at the time. Cutting a path nearly four miles long, the girth of the tornado would later be estimated near 350-yards, or the length of 3 ½ football fields. Wind speeds from the tornado would later be calculated between 208-270 mph, determining its classification to be an EF4 on the Fujita scale and the strongest tornado to hit the area since 1950, a record it still holds 38-years later.
4:00 am
Bassquatch Hunter: Fish Out of Water – West Bloomfield Fire Department
West Bloomfield resident Mike McKinstry takes local experts on a fishing trip and then learns a bit about their area of expertise!
West Bloomfield resident Mike McKinstry takes local experts on a fishing trip and then learns a bit about their area of expertise! In this episode, Mike explores firsthand a “day in the life” of a West Bloomfield firefighter!
4:30 am
Michigan Week Classics!
Greater West Bloomfield celebrates its volunteers at its annual awards event!
Join us this holiday season as we take a look back at some of your favorite programs from past years, including these looks back at recent Michigan Week Community Awards events, honoring our community’s many, dedicated, volunteers!
6:00 am
West Bloomfield Tornado of 1976
The story of the 1976 EF4 tornado that ripped through West Bloomfield Township
According to the National Weather Forecast Offices, the tornado took shape near Halstead between 13 and 14 mile Roads making it’s way northeast toward the more populated area of West Bloomfield at the time. Cutting a path nearly four miles long, the girth of the tornado would later be estimated near 350-yards, or the length of 3 ½ football fields. Wind speeds from the tornado would later be calculated between 208-270 mph, determining its classification to be an EF4 on the Fujita scale and the strongest tornado to hit the area since 1950, a record it still holds 38-years later.
6:30 am
Minute with Nature Special
West Bloomfield Parks Naturalist Supervisor Lauren Azoury teaches about a our local nature and wildlife!
West Bloomfield Parks Naturalist Supervisor Lauren Azoury teaches about a specific element of our local nature and wildlife in Greater West Bloomfield!
7:00 am
Honoring Roosevelt
The Roosevelt Husky Pack celebrated its over 100 year legacy as the school closed and ended an era of love and learning.
Roosevelt students, staff and families from across generations gather to say goodbye and celebrate to 100+ year legacy of Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor.
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8:00 am
“The Sylvan Story,” Episode 1: “The Early Years”
Sylvan Lake Historian Helen Jane Peters explores history of the "prettiest little city in Michigan."
Sylvan Lake Historian Helen Jane Peters explores history of the “prettiest little city in Michigan” in this presentation at the Sylvan Lake Community Center!
In this presentation, Helen Jane explores the early, vacation-centric years of the city, as patrons from Detroit traveled north to this, a majestic getaway in the country.
9:00 am
Winning Words – A Tribute to Jack Freed
Documentary celebrating the life and legacy of the late Pastor Jack Freed.
Pastor Jack Freed has been a staple in the Greater West Bloomfield community for nearly five decades, providing the community a positive figure to rally behind in times of joy, times of turbulence, and times of need. Jack studied for eight years to become a minister, majoring in Philosophy at Augustana College and spending four years in seminary, and was a pastor at churches in Wisconsin and Illinois before establishing a new congregation in West Bloomfield. Jack arrived with his family in West Bloomfield in 1969 and began his journey, with the help of local community leaders, to build the first congregation at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church. Since then, Jack’s involvement in the community has spread far beyond his own congregation. He was an original member of the Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Week Planning Committee, a co-founder of the West Bloomfield Optimist Club, Chaplin for both West Bloomfield’s Police and Fire Department, and is a figure of great wisdom and leadership within the Greater West Bloomfield community. Jack also provides messages of inspiration to people all over the world through his daily “Winning Words,” a source of joy, motivation, and thought for anyone who receives his emails or reads his blog posts or his book. Pastor Jack Freed has been a champion of unity and a positive figure in the Greater West Bloomfield community, providing a good laugh, a strong piece of advice, or consolation in times of trouble.
9:30 am
Minute with Nature Special
West Bloomfield Parks Naturalist Supervisor Lauren Azoury teaches about a our local nature and wildlife!
West Bloomfield Parks Naturalist Supervisor Lauren Azoury teaches about a specific element of our local nature and wildlife in Greater West Bloomfield!
10:00 am
Perspectives on Traditional Native American Life: Apple Island
Mi-kwan-dahn (Mike) Jewell, tells stories of his culture and explains the uniqueness and significance of Apple Island in local indigenous culture.
Mi-kwan-dahn (Mike) Jewell, tells stories of his culture and explains the uniqueness and significance of Apple Island in local indigenous culture, providing insight into local history and one of Oakland County and Michigan’s most unique islands.
This is a production of Civic Center TV, in partnership with the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society. For more information on Apple Island and Historical Society events and resources, please visit GWBHS.org.
11:00 am
Greater West Bloomfield History through Maps
GWBHS President Gina Gregory connects the dots between original local maps and the development of our four communities!
Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society President Gina Gregory presents a special look through our local history as told by our maps, including Native American connections, development of local home life, and many other areas of our storied history!
11:35 am
Bassquatch Hunter: Fish Out of Water – West Bloomfield Fire Department
West Bloomfield resident Mike McKinstry takes local experts on a fishing trip and then learns a bit about their area of expertise!
West Bloomfield resident Mike McKinstry takes local experts on a fishing trip and then learns a bit about their area of expertise! In this episode, Mike explores firsthand a “day in the life” of a West Bloomfield firefighter!
12:00 pm
Michigan Week Classics!
Greater West Bloomfield celebrates its volunteers at its annual awards event!
Join us this holiday season as we take a look back at some of your favorite programs from past years, including these looks back at recent Michigan Week Community Awards events, honoring our community’s many, dedicated, volunteers!
1:30 pm
Honoring Roosevelt
The Roosevelt Husky Pack celebrated its over 100 year legacy as the school closed and ended an era of love and learning.
Roosevelt students, staff and families from across generations gather to say goodbye and celebrate to 100+ year legacy of Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor.
Stay up to date with our videos by subscribing to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CivicCenterTV15?sub_confirmation=1. Visit our website for more information on The Splash: https://civiccentertv.com/ Follow us • https://www.youtube.com/user/CivicCenterTV15 • https://www.facebook.com/civiccentertv15/ • https://twitter.com/CivicCenterTV • https://www.instagram.com/civiccentertv/
2:30 pm
West Bloomfield Tornado of 1976
The story of the 1976 EF4 tornado that ripped through West Bloomfield Township
According to the National Weather Forecast Offices, the tornado took shape near Halstead between 13 and 14 mile Roads making it’s way northeast toward the more populated area of West Bloomfield at the time. Cutting a path nearly four miles long, the girth of the tornado would later be estimated near 350-yards, or the length of 3 ½ football fields. Wind speeds from the tornado would later be calculated between 208-270 mph, determining its classification to be an EF4 on the Fujita scale and the strongest tornado to hit the area since 1950, a record it still holds 38-years later.
3:00 pm
“The Sylvan Story,” Episode 6 – Mary and Her Little Lamb
Sylvan Lake Historian Helen Jane Peters explores history of the "prettiest little city in Michigan."
Sylvan Lake Historian Helen Jane Peters tells the story of a beloved painting from the old Daniel Whitfield School with special connections in our community, Detroit and beyond!
4:00 pm
Honoring Roosevelt
The Roosevelt Husky Pack celebrated its over 100 year legacy as the school closed and ended an era of love and learning.
Roosevelt students, staff and families from across generations gather to say goodbye and celebrate to 100+ year legacy of Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor.
Stay up to date with our videos by subscribing to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CivicCenterTV15?sub_confirmation=1. Visit our website for more information on The Splash: https://civiccentertv.com/ Follow us • https://www.youtube.com/user/CivicCenterTV15 • https://www.facebook.com/civiccentertv15/ • https://twitter.com/CivicCenterTV • https://www.instagram.com/civiccentertv/
5:00 pm
Michigan Week Classics!
Greater West Bloomfield celebrates its volunteers at its annual awards event!
Join us this holiday season as we take a look back at some of your favorite programs from past years, including these looks back at recent Michigan Week Community Awards events, honoring our community’s many, dedicated, volunteers!
6:30 pm
Winning Words – A Tribute to Jack Freed
Documentary celebrating the life and legacy of the late Pastor Jack Freed.
Pastor Jack Freed has been a staple in the Greater West Bloomfield community for nearly five decades, providing the community a positive figure to rally behind in times of joy, times of turbulence, and times of need. Jack studied for eight years to become a minister, majoring in Philosophy at Augustana College and spending four years in seminary, and was a pastor at churches in Wisconsin and Illinois before establishing a new congregation in West Bloomfield. Jack arrived with his family in West Bloomfield in 1969 and began his journey, with the help of local community leaders, to build the first congregation at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church. Since then, Jack’s involvement in the community has spread far beyond his own congregation. He was an original member of the Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Week Planning Committee, a co-founder of the West Bloomfield Optimist Club, Chaplin for both West Bloomfield’s Police and Fire Department, and is a figure of great wisdom and leadership within the Greater West Bloomfield community. Jack also provides messages of inspiration to people all over the world through his daily “Winning Words,” a source of joy, motivation, and thought for anyone who receives his emails or reads his blog posts or his book. Pastor Jack Freed has been a champion of unity and a positive figure in the Greater West Bloomfield community, providing a good laugh, a strong piece of advice, or consolation in times of trouble.
7:00 pm
Minute with Nature Special
West Bloomfield Parks Naturalist Supervisor Lauren Azoury teaches about a our local nature and wildlife!
West Bloomfield Parks Naturalist Supervisor Lauren Azoury teaches about a specific element of our local nature and wildlife in Greater West Bloomfield!
8:00 pm
“The Sylvan Story,” Episode 1: “The Early Years”
Sylvan Lake Historian Helen Jane Peters explores history of the "prettiest little city in Michigan."
Sylvan Lake Historian Helen Jane Peters explores history of the “prettiest little city in Michigan” in this presentation at the Sylvan Lake Community Center!
In this presentation, Helen Jane explores the early, vacation-centric years of the city, as patrons from Detroit traveled north to this, a majestic getaway in the country.
9:00 pm
Winning Words – A Tribute to Jack Freed
Documentary celebrating the life and legacy of the late Pastor Jack Freed.
Pastor Jack Freed has been a staple in the Greater West Bloomfield community for nearly five decades, providing the community a positive figure to rally behind in times of joy, times of turbulence, and times of need. Jack studied for eight years to become a minister, majoring in Philosophy at Augustana College and spending four years in seminary, and was a pastor at churches in Wisconsin and Illinois before establishing a new congregation in West Bloomfield. Jack arrived with his family in West Bloomfield in 1969 and began his journey, with the help of local community leaders, to build the first congregation at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church. Since then, Jack’s involvement in the community has spread far beyond his own congregation. He was an original member of the Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Week Planning Committee, a co-founder of the West Bloomfield Optimist Club, Chaplin for both West Bloomfield’s Police and Fire Department, and is a figure of great wisdom and leadership within the Greater West Bloomfield community. Jack also provides messages of inspiration to people all over the world through his daily “Winning Words,” a source of joy, motivation, and thought for anyone who receives his emails or reads his blog posts or his book. Pastor Jack Freed has been a champion of unity and a positive figure in the Greater West Bloomfield community, providing a good laugh, a strong piece of advice, or consolation in times of trouble.
9:30 pm
Minute with Nature Special
West Bloomfield Parks Naturalist Supervisor Lauren Azoury teaches about a our local nature and wildlife!
West Bloomfield Parks Naturalist Supervisor Lauren Azoury teaches about a specific element of our local nature and wildlife in Greater West Bloomfield!
10:00 pm
Perspectives on Traditional Native American Life: Apple Island
Mi-kwan-dahn (Mike) Jewell, tells stories of his culture and explains the uniqueness and significance of Apple Island in local indigenous culture.
Mi-kwan-dahn (Mike) Jewell, tells stories of his culture and explains the uniqueness and significance of Apple Island in local indigenous culture, providing insight into local history and one of Oakland County and Michigan’s most unique islands.
This is a production of Civic Center TV, in partnership with the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society. For more information on Apple Island and Historical Society events and resources, please visit GWBHS.org.
11:00 pm
Greater West Bloomfield History through Maps
GWBHS President Gina Gregory connects the dots between original local maps and the development of our four communities!
Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society President Gina Gregory presents a special look through our local history as told by our maps, including Native American connections, development of local home life, and many other areas of our storied history!
11:35 pm
Bassquatch Hunter: Fish Out of Water – West Bloomfield Fire Department
West Bloomfield resident Mike McKinstry takes local experts on a fishing trip and then learns a bit about their area of expertise!
West Bloomfield resident Mike McKinstry takes local experts on a fishing trip and then learns a bit about their area of expertise! In this episode, Mike explores firsthand a “day in the life” of a West Bloomfield firefighter!