OxfordVillage Voice
Small. Done Right. Fall/Winter2013/14
What’s happening around town? More than you may Know!
Lulu’s Fish Market, Opening by October 15! 40 N. Washington St.. (248)878-1449. This new fresh fish market is easy to find with a great selection, planning to open Lulu’s byTuesday, October 15th, with a fresh load of Lobster, Snappers, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Scallops, Salmon, Yellowtails coming in on the 14th. They will be gathering up all the fresh seafood from Captain Bart’s boat and a group of Florida Keys local commercial fishermen. They are going to be teaching fish cleaning and giving recipe suggestions also. 248-878-1449website is email .
Sullivan’s House, Irish Pub to open in February. An authentic Irish Pub, furnished from DublinIreland,includes an outdoor café, dining upstairs and downstairs will be the 12th restaurant in the four blocks in Downtown Oxford. They are expecting to be open in February with a special St. Patrick’s Party March 17!
Merge Art Gallery & Studiois relocating to 33 Pleasant Street the first of the year –this new site will include art gallery and studio, a coffee shop, intern residence and public parking right next to the Polly Ann Trail.
Real Estate Givesto open at 27 N. Washington– This new real estate office is expected to open in October. You can designate ½ % of the sales commission to your favorite charity..
Dubz- Bike and Skate shop relocated to 25 S. Washington-next toCentennialPark.
Lifetime Wellness Family Chiropracticrelocated to 65 S. Washington- Dr. Coleen and Dr. Mark have moved their offices to M24 at Mechanic Street. Telephone: 248-628-4886.
Lili’s Diner - Outdoor Café- New manager, Alisha,hasupdated new menu items, special desserts and Cook’s ice cream. Stop in for a great meal with that home cooked feeling and take a coffee break with special desserts. 248-236-2670.
Oxford Virtual Academyopened in Market Place Plaza, 176 S. Washington St., Suite 168. Please go online to information.
Bryant Karateis now inpartnership with Oxford Virtual Academy. 29 N. Washington 248-969-7859.
Kindred Spirits Quilt Shoppe 3 S. Washingtonto open soon. Classes will be offered. 248-236-9580
ArtCapsule relocated to 20 Hudson Street with framing and art work to fit your décor.
Goodwill Industriesis planning to move to MarketPlacePlaza with Oxford Village Hardware to remain in MarketPlacePlaza.
Creative Embroiderycelebrates 20 years in Oxford. Stop and see Ashley for specialty embroidery items and screen printing.
PKSA Karaterelocated to 20 S. Washington above Covered Wagon Saddlery.
Oxford Bankcontinues to be revitalized for greater success in the community. 248-628-2533
New Sign for 51 S. WashingtonA A “Professional Building” name sign is proposed, it would name the entire building. This is for branding reasons for the multi-tenant building where Lili’s Diner is..
Proposal for Residential Units at Village Offices Dialogue with a major developer for the Village office site continues in an effort to put this property back on the tax roll with residential housing units. The relocation of the Village and Police & Dispatch Center costs must be covered if this development is to take place.
Northeast Oakland Historical Society Museum 1 N. Washington. Fall/Winter Hours- Thursdays and Saturdays and First Sunday each month 1- 4 p.m.
Oxford – Home of the MaskThe voice of The Lone Ranger- Brace Beemer.
Downtown Oxford Shopping
A & A Flowers & Gifts,6 N. Washington, (248) 628-4788,
A wide selection of gifts, home decor, plants and floral arrangements for your choosing. Call for information.
ArtCapsule Gallery & Frame,20 Hudson St. (248) 628-5398.
What they do: ART! A wide variety of home décor furnishings services and consulting, including custom picture framing, art classes, specializing in portraiture, and locally produced art!
Autumn DaysBag & Accessories, LLC, 18 N. Washington, Suite 2. (248) 572-6198. Make your gift giving to that special someone in your life a wonderful experience by purchasing a unique and personalized gift that will last for years. Custom rhinestone hats, bags, shirts and apparel available.
Beadifferent Boutique,7 N. Washington, (248) 969-7777, beautiful full service bead store and fashion boutique featuring an extensive selection of beads, jewelry making supplies as well as professional class instruction and repairs. In addition, a large selection of the newest fashion jewelry and accessories,handbags and gift items are available.
Boulevard Boutique, 5 S. Washington- (248) 408-1096. Upscale consignment- teens-petites-small to 3X. New jewelry, handbags and scarves. Gift certificates available.
Covered Wagon Saddlery Shop, 20 S. Washington, (248) 628-1849,
Area’s largest selection of Western and English wear and tack items including shirts, pants, outfits and boots.
Creative Embroidery, 10 E. Burdick St., (248) 628-9531. Decorative and Novelty Stitching, and now doing screen printing too.. “Get creative, personalize, advertise”.
Dubz Bikes & Skate Boards,25 S. Washington (248) 969-5986,
Ella Fashions - 24 S. Washington, Call Lisi at (248) 236-8386 for details,
Find women’s apparel and jewelry that is one of a kind. Sizes: 0 - 16. Shoes 5-12. Alterations available.
Funky Monkey Toys, 5 N. Washington, (248) 572-4828.Offers toys, games and novelties not commonly found at “big box” stores. They carry classic and wooden toys, educational toys, games, puzzles, puppets, robots, flying and outdoor toys, arts and crafts, mobiles, books and magic tricks. A large selection of hugely popular realistic-looking plush animals have arrived.
Great Lake Mercantile,8 S. Washington, (248) 628-0122.
This is where to purchase your Made in Michiganitems. Selections include copper products from the Upper Peninsula, assorted coffees, May’s Mackinac Island Fudge, fruit preserves, Pewabic tile, Michigan stone jewelry, books by Michigan authors, and over 200 varieties of Michigan wine and much more.
Glorious Collections,117 S. Washington, Suite A, (248) 628-9000, www.gloriouscollections.com
Find that special bridal or special event dress from their unique collection.
Mark A. Young Jewelers, 31 N. Washington, Call Mark at (248) 969-3211,
The finest jewelry custom made to perfection. Unique selection of rings, watches, necklaces and earrings.
Merge Gallery & Art Studio,18 N. Washington, (248) 572-6211. An unique art gallery that sells art work and a studio that teaches multiple type of art classes for the beginner to the experienced in many mediums. Explore you creative side by stopping in to test out your artist skills.
Pink & Charlie, 14 S. Washington (248) 969-6040. The latest selection of purses, jewelry and other fine items. Because there is no such thing as too many purses!
Patterson’s Pharmacy,1 S. Washington, (248) 628-2538, pattersonsavemorpharmacy.com
Your medicine needs met promptly and friendly with a gift and card area along with limited grocery items.
Salvage Sisters Boutique- Home Goods, 28 S. Washington – Unique furnishings for your home. 248-236-0306 salvagesistersboutique.com
SimpleOrganics, 115 S Washington, (248) 236-0027,
The best organic products for the wellness of people and the planet.
Soothe Your Soul,2 S. Washington, 248-236-9855,
Offers unique products selected to Inspire, Uplift & Empower, promoting healing through a variety of classes, life coaching sessions, seminars, Reiki treatments, and classes and share groups. They also offer massage, reflexology, nutritional counseling, yoga, meditation classes, angel readings and more.
Williams Art Glass Studios & Antiques, 22 N. Washington, (248) 628-1111,
offers one-of-a- kind custom stained glass windows, restoration and repair, artwork, antiques and mantels.
Oxford ‘s specialty Cuisine and downtown dining Destination
24th Street Tavern,13 S. Washington, (248) 628-1217. Discover “great food, a very friendly staff, very reasonable prices, and a location that is central to everywhere!” The menu includes “the best burgers in town”. Enjoy live dancing and entertainment every weekend. Your Team. Your Town. Your Tavern.
Casa Real - Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Cantina,21 S. Washington, (248)969-2801.Special Latin cultural events, such as Latin Night every Saturday, Latin Karaoke every Friday, mariachi bands, and salsa dancers. Call for upcoming music, entertainment and great take-out. Website: .com.
Frosty Boy,97 W Burdick, (248) 969-4934. They pride themselves on quality food and great service.Menu includes desserts/ice cream and hot dogs/sausages. Don't forget that they have drive-thru service!
Golden Dragon, 32 S. Washington, (248) 628-9800. Offers a wide array of Chinese and Thai food for your enjoyment. Check out the new front façade. Call for take-out orders.
Jet’s Pizza,204 S. Washington, (248) 969-5387. A variety of menu selections for your enjoyment!
Ken’s Coney Island,206 S. Washington – Many menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner including desserts.
Lili’s Diner, 51 S. Washington,Great for breakfast, lunch, dinnerwith desert including Cook’s ice cream.
Little Caesar’s,89 W Burdick, (248) 628-6302. “Hot- N- Ready” pizza and breadsticks and other menu items.
Oxford Wine & Beverage Co., 11 S. Washington, (248) 236-9881. Voted one of the top wine shops in Southeastern Michigan! Great selection of wines from around the world, including beer, cigars and liquor. Gourmet foods and chocolate too! Check out the wine & beer clubs at
Parkside Creamery, 33 S. Washington (at CentennialPark). Delicous parfaits and frozen custards.
Red Knapp’s American Grill, 2 N. Washington, (248) 628-1200. A wide selection of great American food and drink served in a special nature atmosphere. Outdoor café is very special.
Subway- 95 W. Burdick, (248) 969-6920. Serves fresh, delicious, made-to-order sandwiches.
Sweet & Savory Bake Shop, 9 S. Washington, (248) 628-4210.The area’s finest wedding and special event cakes and desserts. Pastries, muffins and baked goods are available to enjoy with your coffee or tea.
The Ox Bar and Grill,23 S. Washington, (248) 628-1400. One of Michigan’s premier neighborhood sports-bar restaurants. Starters, burgers, sandwiches, salads and hand-tossed pizzas. Entrées include pastas, fish, chicken,ribs and steak. See web site for menu and specials.
The Oxford Tap,36 S. Washington, (248) 236-0380. Oxford’s original Irish pub offers a variety of food from BBQ Baby Back Ribs to Fish & Chips, Entrees, Sandwiches, Salads and more.The tap is known for its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent food. Patio opened during the warm months.
Tokyo Sushi and Thai Restaurant,51 S. Washington- A great food specialty for you to enjoy. 248-969-1111.
Vendetti’s Pizza & Pasta, 33 N. Washington, (248) 628-1540.Serves some of the best pizza, pasta, salads, and sandwiches you can find using only the freshest meats and vegetables, as well as real dairy cheeses. More information at
Victoria’s Wine & Dine Bistro, Wine & Dine at12 S. Washington, (248)969-3477.A lively bistro with European flair. Unique menu & extensive wine list. More info. at
‘wiches, 40 N. Washington, (248)572-4790.Voted "Best Sandwich in Oxford" by Oxford Leader readers. Dine-in, patio or carry-out. Parking is available in front and back.Visit
Police and 911 Emergency Dispatch Center News
Vehicle for Sale- silent auction- The Village Police Department put a new 2013 Dodge patrol car into service in August. A 2005 Chevrolet Impala with 118,000 miles will be sold by silent auction. Call 248-628-2841 for bidding information.
Dispatch Changes- The 911 Dispatch Center will be installing new 911 dispatch management information system by the end of the year. Your 24/7 staffed dispatch center will have the newest technology to deliver emergency communication services and to dispatch Police and Fire units in the most efficient, fast and thorough manner, due to their familiarity of the Village and their training as emergency medical and fire dispatchers. The non-emergency phone number is 248-628-2581.
More 911 Emergency Dispatch Center News
By January 1, the Village of Lake Orion Police will be dispatched from the Oxford 911 Dispatch center joining the Village Police and Fire Department/ALS for all of Oxford Township. A $65,000 grant from the State of Michigan was awarded for the dispatch consolidation of the Village of Lake Orion to the Village of Oxford.
A 911 Emergency Dispatch Reserve program is being established to provide training and certifications as a job training opportunity. Applications are available at the Village Police Department. Call 248-628-2543 for info.
Oxford Public Works and Water
Hydrant flushing is scheduled the weeks of October 14-25. Although there is much less risk with rust in your water due to the water treatment plant built in 2008, it is a good idea to hold off on laundry when you see the water flowing out of the hydrants in your neighborhood.
A sidewalk connecting the Fire Station at Church Street to the PollyAnnTrail bridge on Louck Street was completed this summer for a safer access for pedestrians and cyclists.
M24 Left Turn Safety & Traffic Calming- Place Making
M24 Washington Street Safety and Traffic Calming Projects are being developed to address speed and left turn safety along with traffic calming and placemaking to be more pedestrian friendly.
Jim Sharpe, of Sharpe Engineering, is working with a Community Committee to develop plans to present to the state highway department, MDOT, for street improvements for the upcoming year’s grant funds. For more information and share your ideas go to the village web site or call the office at 248-628-2543 or stop in at the office, 22 W. Burdick Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Parks & Recreation Events
Exciting adventures await participants this spring with upcoming events offered by Oxford Township Parks and Recreation! For more information go to:
Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree! Join us Saturday, October 19 at Seymour Lake Township Park for a day FULL of family entertainment and fun.
Building and Planning Updates
Almost $2 million of new building permits have been issued so far this year! Eight new single family homes and one commercial building are expected to be completed by the year end. In addition several permits for new garages, decks, swimming pools, roofs, fences and other construction have kept the building department busier than the past four years.
A new updated more business friendly sign ordinance will be in place soon. The new One Stop Ready development process have facilitated new developments such as the Merge Gallery & Art Studio site which will also include a coffee shop, intern residence and public parking right next to the Polly Ann Trail access point.
Downtown Oxford Events
Scarecrow Festival:Home of the mask- held on Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.There will be costume contests, games, a 5K costume run, musical entertainment , chili cook-off, cider & doughnuts, flea market/vendors and much more. Fun events are at Centennial Park, the new Merge site, Oxford Farm and Garden, and at the Polly Ann Trail Bridge. Free hayrides and Gen-X limo rides between the sites will be available.
Soup & Sweet Stroll – Tree Lighting: Friday, December 6at Centennial Park from 5 - 9 pm, restaurants will be offering specialty food items, musical groups, singing, the annual tree lighting and Santa Claus arrives!
Christmas Parade- Saturday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m. This year the theme is Yesteryears/ Westerncelebrating the 80th anniversary of the first radio episode of The Lone Ranger. “From the days of yesteryear- The Lone Ranger rides again. Hi-Yo Silver, away! “. Call Holly at 248-628-0410 to be in the parade.
2013FallYear EndCalendar of Events
October1-31 / All month / Scarecrow Competition – homes & businesses
10-12 / Thursday-Saturday / Black-Box Show- “Steel Magnolias” / Oxford HS Performing Arts
17 / Thursday / noon.- 6 p.m. / Women’s Expo- Chamber of Commerce / Boulder Pointe
19 / Saturday / Sweetest Day
2 pm- Sharp! / Flowers, Candy, Dinner & a Movie?
Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree / Downtown Oxford
Oakwood Lake Park
20 / Sunday / 2 p.m. / Blue Grass Train / Oxford Public Library
23 / Wednesday / 5 p.m.-9 p.m. / Girlfriends Walk / Downtown Oxford (CentennialPark)
26 / Saturday / 10p.m.-10 p.m. / Scarecrow Festival / CentennialPark
Oxford Farm & Garden
& new Merge site
5- 19 / Saturday
Thursday / 8a.m. – 1 p.m.
2- 6 p.m. / Famers’ Market behind Museum / Corner of Burdick and Mill St. (Downtown)
28
November
3
9 / Monday
Sunday Saturday / 6:30 p.m.
2 a.m.
9 a.m. – 12 / Genealogy 101
Daylight Savings Ends Turkey Trot / Oxford Public Library
Extra hour of sleep? SeymourLakePark
11 / Monday / Veterans’ Day
14 / Thursday / 5:30- 8:30 p.m. / Ladies Night Out / Paint Creek Country Club
15
21-23 / Friday
Thursday- Saturday / Deer Hunting begins
“The Boys Next Door” /
Oxford HS Performing Arts
28 / Thursday / Thanksgiving Day
29 / Friday / Village offices closed
December
6 / Friday / 5- 9 p.m. / Soup & Sweet Stroll- Tree Lighting / Downtown Oxford
7 / Saturday / 2 p.m. / Parade- Chamber of Commerce / Downtown Oxford
20 24 25 / Saturday Tuesday Wednesday / 5:30 pm.- 8 pm / Drive Thru Santa Claus Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas! / Stony LakePark
January
1 / Wednesday / Happy 2014!
TBA Events: Community Awards Night
Polly Ann Trail Parking at Merge Site Coming
With Merge Art Gallery & Studio relocating to 33 Pleasant, a new parking lot will be constructed along the Polly Ann Trail just to the south of Merge. The parking lot will hold 22 cars and is a public parking lot for customers of Merge’s business and users of the Polly Ann Trail. The parking lot is to be paved next year.
W. Burdick Street Paving 2017 Funding being sought
Funding for the $550,000 repaving of W. Burdick Street is being pursued with State funds for the year 2017. The project includes drainage improvements and lowering a section of the hill for better visibility of the Polly Ann Trail Crossing. The grant funds are competed on a County wide basis, the Village has requested grants for since 2009. For more information call 248-628-2543.
Village Council and Board Meetings
DDA Board Meetings: 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of each month in the Council Chambers
Planning Commission Meetings: 7:00 p.m. on the 1st & 3rdTues. each month in the Council Chambers
Village Council Meetings: 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tues. each month in the Council Chambers
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA): 7:00 p.m. on the 1st Monday of each month in the Village Community Room
For more information/meeting times visit
Staff Members
Visit our website at: Staff and Council members may be contacted by phone at (248)628-2543 or by email. Manager Joe Young (,), Village Clerk Susan Nassar (), Administration Assistants Kimberly Dawe and Cherie Hedrick at (), Don Brantley, DPW Superintendent ().