City of Troy Holiday Hours

December 31 – January 1: Community Center administrative desk closed

December 31: Gym & fitness room open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; adult lap/therapy pool open 7:15 to 10 a.m.; open swim 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Family Night 5 to 8:30 p.m.

January 1: City Hall, Library closed

January 1: Gym & fitness room open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; adult lap/therapy pool open 10 to 11 a.m.; open swim 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

January 2 – 20: Library closed for carpet replacement

January 2 & 3: Holiday blood drives – Community Center, 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.

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Morning J.A.M.

The Troy Chamber of Commerce will host its Morning J.A.M. (Just a Minute) on Thursday, January 10, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Move to Success Physical Therapy. Members can share their company’s newsworthy items in just a minute but must do their best to say their pitch before the bell rings. Future members are welcome to attend this free event once prior to joining the Troy Chamber.

Wired for Addiction?

Troy Youth Assistance will present “WIRED for Addiction?” a parenting program for parents of middle school and high school students on Thursday, January 17 at 7 p.m. at the Troy School District Service Center Board Room. Presenter Douglas W. Carpenter, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist with Insight Counseling Services will explain the internet’s effect on kids with these topics:

  • Internet addiction is real and is not limited to a generation
  • Scope of addictive online behavior
  • Recognizing the signs of too much time online
  • When/how/why to pull the plug

Reservations are highly recommended; space is limited. Register now by email TroyYouthAssistance@troy.k12.mi.us or call 248.823.5095. For additional information visit troyyouthassistance.org.

Troy Youth Assistance is a volunteer-driven, non-profit prevention program that works closely with the Troy School District to provide confidential, short-term, family-centered counseling and referral services for youth, 16 years of age or younger, and their families who live in Troy or attend Troy schools. These programs are designed to promote positive behaviors and strengthen family relationships.

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Stargaze at the Stage Nature Center

Join Warren Astronomical Society member Marty Kuntz at the Stage Nature Center as he leads a journey deep into the winter night sky on Friday, January 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Explore winter constellations, deep space objects and other astronomical phenomena. Telescopes will be provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own. Marty will help you learn the ins and outs of your telescope. This program will take place regardless of the sky conditions. Be sure to dress for winter weather. The program includes coffee and hot chocolate. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The fee is $8, $6 for TNS members. Register

Preschool Expo

The City of Troy is offering a great opportunity to learn about daycare and preschool options in one comprehensive forum at the Troy Community Center on Thursday, January 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Parents can speak to dozens of qualified childcare professionals from more than 20 licensed daycare and preschool providers located in Troy and surrounding communities. The event is open to the public and no registration is required.

“Choosing childcare is too important to leave to a newspaper ad or website, which is why this event is the perfect opportunity for parents to meet with preschool providers and determine which is best for their child,” Community Affairs Director Cindy Stewart said. “Parents can speak to dozens of qualified childcare professionals that are located right in their own city.”

 

 

Beth Robinson

Beth Robinson

City News Editor

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