NORTHVILLIANS,

• Mill Race Village – Stroll through the newly bricked lane. Support the Historical Society by becoming a member (Link), engraving a brick (Link), or making a pie or helping for Pi Day (Link).
• Community Valentine Blood Drive – 2/16 (Sunday) 7:30am-1:30pm (Meth. Church, 777 8 Mile) Link (Sponsor Code: fumcnville)
• Chili’in the Ville – 2/22, 1-4pm, Downtown Northville. Chili cookoff between local fire departments & restaurants, tickets available for $10 for 8 small cups of chili. Link
• Interurban Street Car Lecture w/Brian Golden - 2/26, 7pm, Mill Race Village Link
• Maple Syrup Tours at Maybury Farm – Weekends, 3/8 – 3/30 Link
• Senior Shamrock Shindig at the Community Center – 3/14, 11:30am Link
• Declan’s Dance: A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – 3/15, 7-11:30pm @ Marquis Theatre, featuring Maggie McCabe & Gerard Smith, O’Hare Irish Dancers, and the Shawn Riley Band. All proceeds and donations go to the Ford Field Playground via the Declan Carter Foundation. Donate (Link) or buy Tickets (Link)

• Ford Field – Phase I (Winter): Infrastructure @ Randolph Drain waterfall underway, Phase II (Spring) Vista overlook, fencing, staircase & ADA entrance, playscape.
• Riverwalk – Retention Pond & Riverbed construction continuing. Historic Log Cabin positioned, and other sections being engineered.
• Downs Initiative – Roofs being installed this week on Toll Brothers’ models, foundations for apartments poured, and basements for some townhomes.  
• Grants that Support Northville’s Community Initiatives – Link

• Bicentennial Task Force – Next meeting 2/13, 7pm City Hall.  Volunteers are welcome to join work teams. For info, write [email protected]
• Cemetery Restoration Task Force – Next Meeting 3/10, 7pm City Hall.  Stop by Oakwood Cemetery to see progress - Contact Dave Marold for info; [email protected]

Let's look at the Chamber's 2024 Award Winners:

• Kathy Spillane has shared her time and talents as a leader on city Task Forces, utilizing her experience and expertise, and providing valued insight through her leadership on mobility, sustainability, river restoration, the Farmers’ Market and the Riverwalk.
• Ms. Spillane, as chair of the Sustainability Team, developed Northville’s first Sustainability Plan, Sustainability Scorecard, authored the team’s walkability study, paved the way for a green ordinance audit and assisted in grant writing to support the city, the Historical Society and the River Restoration Task Force.

• Tom Hughes, a longtime Township native and NHS grad, has made a career out of serving others, joining the Fire Department in 2004 and progressing to Deputy Fire Chief. During his tenure, he created the Department’s fire prevention division, introducing such innovative community initiatives as the Kindergarten Fire and Life Safety Program, which he has expanded to fourth graders and the Northville High School CPR program.
• Additionally, he is president of the Firefighters Charity Fund, which he founded in 2014. The Charity Fund began with the annual Tom Hughes Memorial Golf Classic in 2022 to honor his late father, a local business owner who also gave back to the community.

• Chuck and Andrea Murdock have lived in Northville for 35 years and in that time, they have been active members of the community, working to make Northville the great place it is to live, work, and play.  Over the years, Chuck and Andrea have been dedicated volunteers for the Northville Historical Society, the Friends of Maybury State Park, Northville’s Youth Assistance Commission, the City of Northville's Historic District Commission, Northville’s Senior Advisory Commission, and other organizations.
• For years, the Murdocks have volunteered for the Northville District Library.  As members of the Friends of NDL, they have helped to organize used book sales, among other valued activities.  Their most invaluable contribution has been their dedication to the library’s home delivery service, which brings books to residents.

• Sandi Haas has dedicated countless hours to the Northville Chamber of Commerce as a member of our Ambassador Group, assisting in community and chamber events, office work at the Chamber, meeting new members, and so much more.
• As an interior designer, Sandi led a TEAM in refurbishing areas of the Chamber’s facility. Her positive spirit and creative ideas have helped propel the Chamber forward, and we are extremely appreciative of all her efforts. The Chamber and community are better places because of her sharing of her time and talents.

• Mayflower Towing is a proud member of the Chamber, and they are deeply committed to supporting the community. They actively participate in supporting events such as the Summer Concert Series, along with the Streets for Treats and the litany of parades in town including Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Victorian, and the Lighted Holiday parade. 
• Mayflower Towing also backed various organizations and initiatives in the Northville Community including activities at Maybury State Park, Moraine PTA events, Kiwanis Club, Goodfellows, the Educational Excellence Program, and the Northville Township employee golf outing. Mayflower is also a premier supporter of the Northville Educational Foundation.

• Henry Ford Health is one of Northville Chamber’s newer members, and they have wholeheartedly supported Northville community events. Henry Ford Health was the lead sponsor for the Northville 4^th of July Parade and the Military Banner Program.
• These community events mean a lot to their organization as they both honor the dedication of Northville Veterans. Henry Ford Health has assisted the Chamber in supporting the greater community throughout the 2024 year. Northville is a better place because of the generosity of the Henry Ford Health TEAM.

• Rachelle Vartanian’s dedicated work at the Living and Learning Enrichment Center makes a daily positive, lasting impact on the lives of those she serves, both locally in Northville and throughout the State.
• Ms. Vartanian advocacy and support for those with disabilities and their families has resulted in a unique haven for learning, an atmosphere which cultivates friendships, a creative environment, and an area where building team support as an equal opportunity organization is key for all in the community.
• Rachelle exemplifies the spirit of inclusivity as she uses her personal experience to assist and inform others. She works tirelessly to provide opportunities for connection and is a true inspiration in the community.