Auburn Hills – July 29, 2019
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Supporting local businesses is so important to a thriving community. Often, it’s the small business owners who support school functions, civic clubs and sponsor city events.
These entrepreneurs are critical to the health and wellbeing of our communities. It’s wonderful to support these folks and I hope you’ll join me in celebrating them through City News.
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National Night Out Raises Mental Health Awareness
National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6 to 8 p.m. at the community center. This important event is hosted by the Auburn Hills Police Department, the fire department and the city. Everyone is invited to attend this year’s National Night Out event ,which is focused on strengthening mental health awareness throughout the community and raising crime prevention awareness, which is the true purpose of National Night Out.
Practice Environmentally Friendly Summer Car Maintenance
While you may not realize but doing something as normal as washing a car in the driveway can add pollutants to local waterways.
Wash water that enters storm drains often contains detergents, oil, grease, heavy metals and dirt. Vehicle fluids dumped down a storm drain or directly into a waterway can cause serious problems. The amount it takes to fill one car engine can form an eight-acre oil slick in a river.
To help keep the environment clean, consider these tips when taking care of your car.
- Wash your car at commercial carwashes that use water efficiently and dispose of it properly.
- Remove dirt around wheels first with a wire brush. Collect the soil with a broom and dispose of it in a manner that will keep it out of storm drains.
- Use non-phosphate biodegradable detergents and mild soaps, such as vegetable oil-based soaps.
- Wash one section of the car at a time and rinse it quickly using a pistol grip nozzle with high pressure and low volume.
- If you change vehicle fluids at home, take the waste fluids to a recycling center or an oil change facility.
- Always use a drip pan under your work and use funnels when transferring fluids.
- Never mix waste oil with gasoline, solvents or other liquid.
- Change vehicle fluids in the garage whenever possible.
- If a spill occurs, pour kitty litter, saw dust or cornmeal on the spill to absorb the liquid. Place the waste material in a strong plastic bag and dispose of it with your trash.
Art in the Hills: An Auburn Hills Public Library Art Show
The Auburn Hills Public Library is hosting its first art show now through Aug. 17. The main event will feature a reception and prize ceremony. Original work will be displayed throughout the library by artists 18 years or older with ties to the Auburn Hills community. Winners of both the juried and people’s choice competitions will receive prizes. For details, visit ahplibrary.org and click on “Art Show” under the Adults tab.
I-75 Construction Update
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) began construction on I-75 from Baldwin Road through the M-59 Loop/Auburn Road. The work will include maintenance on 21 bridges, concrete road repairs and asphalt resurfacing.
The $18.5 million investment is anticipated to be complete in November. Two lanes will remain open on I-75 during construction.
Keep up to date with the info on this website.
Now is your chance to make a real difference in your community. The City of Farmington is looking for qualified candidates to fill vacancies on the Farmington Community Library Board of Directors and Historical Commission. Library Board members serve a four-year term, while Historical Commissioners serve three years.
Roll the dice, move your pawn and join other game lovers for a monthly Game Day meet up hosted in collaboration with Oakland County Gamers. Volunteers will be on hand to help teach and play all types of games for any age and any level of experience. Explore the current board game collection or bring one to share. Game Day is Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to – 5:30 p.m. at the Main Library on 12 Mile Road.
You’ve heard of a pub crawl, well now there’s a yarn crawl and it’s sponsored by The Yarn Stop. The Crawl is a 10-day event where knitting and crocheting enthusiasts travel from yarn shop to yarn shop to see what is new for the 2019 fall season, experience the ambiance of each shop, get to know the personality of the owner and staff, and win prizes.
Enjoy vibrant, savory, seasonal menus crafted just for Troy Restaurant Week from Sunday, Aug. 18 through Friday, Aug. 23.
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