Troy – December 26, 2018
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.”
To supplement critically low blood supplies in the area, the City of Troy is sponsoring several Red Cross Blood Drives this holiday season.
When a teacher has a great idea that will inspire students, but isn’t in the budget, the Birmingham Education Foundation can step in to provide funding.
AARP volunteers will once again be at the Senior Center to prepare and e-file your 2018 income tax on Friday mornings beginning February 1. They will start booking appointments on Wednesday, January 2. You must make an appointment for this free program by calling (248) 583-6700. Available appointments fill quickly, so sign-up soon.
Did you know that your library card can give you access to hundreds of Michigan’s cultural destinations and natural attractions? You can get free or discounted passes to state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, and arts and cultural destinations with the “Michigan Activity Pass presented by The Library Network.” This program is a partnership between Michigan’s nearly 400 public libraries and more than 390 attractions and destinations. Some of the participating cultural partners include the Michigan Sealife Aquarium, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum in Marquette, the Monroe County Historical Museum, the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum in Mackinaw City. 
If you’re looking for last minute gifts, downtown Royal Oak has you covered. With diverse retailers selling a plethora of unique products, you can pick up special treats for your holiday parties, flowers and fresh holiday decorations at the farmers market. Or get a gift certificate from one of Royal Oak’s great restaurants. And, if you visit before 5 p.m., you’ll get two free hours of parking in the Center Street or North and South Lafayette parking garages. With all that free time, you can grab a meal and make a day of it.
Condado Tacos is all about the tacos, tequila and margaritas, but they’re also into whiskeys, craft draft and guacamole. They’re coming this spring to 310 S. Main, so you’ll get a chance to check out their favorites and their main attraction, build-it-yourself tacos. With ingredients made fresh every day and everything from toppings to shells, you’re sure to find something for everyone.
Is one of your new year’s resolutions to learn a new language or perfect your English? With 4,000 courses available, Pronunciator is the most comprehensive language-learning solution in the world. It is comprised of web pages, audio and video files, and mobile apps for learning any of 87 languages. Explanations are available in 50 languages. 1,500 libraries in the US and Canada subscribe and make it available free to their members, including Royal Oak. The languages range from Afrikaans to Mongolian to Xhousa (and more in between.) The language courses are available in English as well as many other languages. In addition, Pronunciator also provides ESL courses in 50 different languages to help learn and improve English language skills.
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