Berkley – July 22, 2019

Berkley – July 22, 2019

by | Jul 22, 2019 | Berkley News

New friends,

Welcome to City News! Through City News, I’m hoping to connect with each of you, to bring you closer to your community and maybe even tempt you to try something new.

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.

I’d like to know what bits of info interest you the most: Upcoming events? New businesses? A little of everything?

Reach out!

Rebecca Calappi
citynewseditor@localbiznews.net

 

Adorable Dog Helps Berkley Police Go Viral

This week, Berkley police helped this handsome, if not a bit naughty, pup go locally viral with an important warning about selling alcohol to minors. Maybe in dog years he’s 21?

 

 

Tree Planting Program Deadline Coming Soon

Our urban forest is an important part of what makes Berkley so special. Many of the city’s mature trees are silver maples that are coming to the end of their lifespan and are being removed. This is one reason why planting new trees now is more important than ever.

Please check out Berkley’s 2019 Tree Planting Program for information on purchasing a tree. Orders must be placed and paid for by Aug. 16. Trees are limited and can be purchased on a first-come, first-serve basis only.

These trees are available at a subsidized cost to residents. Trees purchased at a nursery will be significantly more expensive. They can be planted in the green belt or on private property. There are many options available. Diversifying the species of trees helps to prevent the decimation of whole neighborhoods when a disease or insect attacks, like emerald ash borer or Dutch elm disease.

Contact DPW at 248-658-3490 for more information about the annual tree sale. Click here to learn more about the Berkley Tree Board.

City of Berkley Energy Plan to be Considered

The Environmental Advisory Committee approved a City of Berkley Energy Plan and now requests that the plan be adopted by the Berkley City Council. The Energy Plan is expected to go before City Council at the meeting on Aug. 12, and aims to make energy efficiency and clean energy a cornerstone in the decision making done by the city in terms of facilities, maintenance and equipment purchases.

Review the Energy Plan here.

 

Bike Lanes Added to Coolidge Highway

New bike lanes spruced up Coolidge Highway this summer. The bike lanes run in both directions from 11 Mile to 12 Mile. These lanes are intended to become a part of a proposed multi-community bike system that includes Huntington Woods and Oak Park.

The bike lanes are part of the Coolidge Highway Complete Streets Initiative, which involves a 24-month evaluation period to determine if restriping Coolidge between 11 Mile and 12 Mile from four lanes to three will improve traffic flow and make the road safer and friendlier for pedestrians and bicyclists.

The Berkley Downtown Development Authority is financing the project and can provide more details about the work on the DDA website.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

To share your news, announcements, and events, please email citynewseditor@localbiznews.net
Royal Oak – July 22, 2019

Royal Oak – July 22, 2019

by | Jul 22, 2019 | Royal Oak News

Detroit Zoo Hatches Endangered Great Lakes Piping Plover

After high water levels washed out its nest, a rare Great Lakes piping plover hatched at the Detroit Zoo.

Four piping plover eggs were found last month abandoned, wet and sunken in the sand on the shores of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore after heavy rain and high water levels washed out the nest. The eggs were taken to the University of Michigan’s Biological Station in Pellston, where the zoo leads an award-winning program to salvage eggs to bolster the population of Great Lakes piping plovers.

Upon the eggs’ arrival, zoo staff were dismayed that they appeared to be unviable. After three days, a staff member spotted motion in one of the eggs, which continued to develop, but the chick struggled to hatch. A bird keeper assisted with the hatching, and the chick is now almost three weeks old and doing well.

Check Out More Than Books with Your Library Card

Use your valid library card and enjoy great group rate insider prices for Detroit Tigers games. Single-seat prices start at just $26. Grab a friend and enjoy the game. Tickets available as follows:

August 5, 6 and 7 – White Sox
August 8, 9, 10 and 11 – Royals
August 13, 14 and 15 – Mariners
August 27, 28 and 29 – Indians
August 30 and 31 – Twins

To order tickets online or call 313-471-2252.

Meadow of the Arboretum Walk

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Enjoy nature at the “Meadow of the Arboretum.” This all-ages friendly walk will bea t the Royal Oak Arboretum on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. Participants should meet at the Royal Oak Senior/Community Center at 3500 Marais in the north end of the parking lot. There is no preregistration or cost for this walk.

14 Mile Road Important Update

Bad news-good news from the city. Bad news first. This summer, the city originally planned to resurface 14 Mile Road from Greenfield Road to Crooks Road, but the contractor bids for the road work were significantly over budget. The city temporarily cancelled the project and will re-bid the work for spring/summer 2020 construction.

Now for the good news: The water main projects on 14 Mile Road are now complete, and 14 Mile Road will remain open to traffic until road work resumes next year.

Vegan & Vodka Coming to Downtown Royal Oak

Vegan & Vodka highlights the dynamic, forward-thinking culture in downtown Royal Oak. Shining the spotlight on local restaurants, attendees will enjoy an array of vegan food samplings along with carefully crafted vodka cocktails, local craft beer, wine, local artists, vegan-friendly vendors, activities, informative vegan workshops and much more.

Vegan & Vodka will take place east of Main Street on 2nd Street and 3rd Street, including the newly remodeled alley walk.

Save the date
Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3
5 to 10 p.m.
Friday 5-10 p.m. and Saturday 1-10 p.m.

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Admission to Vegan & Vodka is free.

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

To share your news, announcements, and events, please email citynewseditor@localbiznews.net
Auburn Hills – July 22, 2019

Auburn Hills – July 22, 2019

by | Jul 22, 2019 | Auburn Hills News

New friends,

Welcome to City News! Through City News, I’m hoping to connect with each of you, to bring you closer to your community and maybe even tempt you to try something new.

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.

I’d like to know what bits of info interest you the most: Upcoming events? New businesses? A little of everything?

Reach out!

Rebecca Calappi
citynewseditor@localbiznews.net

 

Splish, Splash with New Summer Hours

Beginning Monday, July 22, the will be new hours at the splash pad. It will be open daily from noon to 7 p.m. Click to learn more here: http://auburnhills.org/splashpad 

Auburn Hills residents can use the splash pad for free with a valid ID. Non-Auburn Hills Residents pay $3 per splash pad user.

Affordable, Family Camping at Hawk Woods

Camping has never been so convenient. Now is the time to plan your camping trip at Hawk Woods. Right in Auburn Hills, enjoy six beautiful log cabins with overnight accommodations for 40 guests. Nothing can beat a peaceful walk in the woods or a time resting by the pond watching an evening sunset. Campfires late into the starlit night build lifelong memories.

Cabins that sleep six per night are $40 for resident and $50 for non-residents. A regular cabin that sleeps 10 per night is $60 for residents or $80 for non-residents. A $50 deposit is required.

Call Parks & Recreation for more information at 248-370-9353.

Rock Hounds Rejoice

Head out to Hawk Woods picnic pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. to learn all about the rocks and minerals you can find in your community. Michigan is a great place to begin a rock and mineral collection. Materials are provided to start your collection including a special box to store them. There’s no fee for this program..

Stop Solicitors Before they Knock

It never fails. You’re about to sit down to dinner, and there’s a knock on the door. The guy on your porch thinks you need new gutters, but what you really need is to eat your food.

Solicitors going door-to-door selling or taking orders for goods, merchandise or other items must obtain a permit from the city clerk’s office. However, not all solicitors are subject to this ordinance. Exempted solicitors include scout troops, religious groups, some charitable organizations, and political groups protected by the U.S. Constitution.

As the organizations apply for a soliciting permit, the clerk’s office provides them with an approved solicitor badge and a copy of the “Do Not Knock” list. The organizations are not allowed to solicit to the addresses registered on the “Do Not Knock” list.

To add your address to the “Do Not Knock” list, visit www.auburnhills.org/noknock.

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

To share your news, announcements, and events, please email citynewseditor@localbiznews.net
Ferndale – July 22, 2019

Ferndale – July 22, 2019

by | Jul 22, 2019 | Ferndale News

New friends,

Welcome to City News! Through City News, I’m hoping to connect with each of you, to bring you closer to your community and maybe even tempt you to try something new.

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.

I’d like to know what bits of info interest you the most: Upcoming events? New businesses? A little of everything?

Reach out!

Rebecca Calappi
citynewseditor@localbiznews.net

 

Groove to Beat the Heat

Get out your dancing shoes and boogie to the Gerry Kulick Community Center on July 26, at 6 p.m., for an evening of music by Reynolds Unlimited. Admission is free but bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside the Kulick Community Center.

This is a big deal for Ferndale because this is the first ever “Groove to Beat the Heat” concert in the park.

 

Dog Safety Class Allows Membership to Park

Dog safety class is offered exclusively to Ferndale residents by Canine to 5. The class will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, 7 to 8 p.m.

Dog owners must complete this class to purchase a membership to the Ferndale Dog Park. Topics of discussion include:

– Body language- what do you see and what do you mean?

– Entering and exiting the dog park safely

– Dog play- recognizing healthy play vs. non-healthy play, bullying

– How to know when it’s time to go

– What to do if there is a fight

– When not to take your dog to the dog park

Dogs are not permitted, but participants must be older than 18, but less than 100, according to the city website.

Please bring your completed applications along with copies of your pet’s vaccinations to class, and you can register for a membership once the session is over.

Get Involved, Make a Difference

One of the greatest impacts you can have on your community is to get involved. In Ferndale, there are many ways to make a difference. On the events calendar, the city lists all the meetings, dates and times. Attending these meetings, or even volunteering to help on one of the boards and committees—from environmental and arts, to planning and development—there’s something for every interest.

Ferndale needs you! Get out there and make a difference!

 

Teen Craft Night at the Library

Head to the library on Thursday, July 25, with your teen for a craft hour. Participants will create a moon-phase wall hanging at the 6:30 p.m. event. Craft night is geared for kids entering grades 6 through 12. Register here for the program.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

To share your news, announcements, and events, please email citynewseditor@localbiznews.net
Rochester – July 22, 2019

Rochester – July 22, 2019

by | Jul 22, 2019 | Rochester Hills News

New friends,

Welcome to City News! Through City News, I’m hoping to connect with each of you, to bring you closer to your community and maybe even tempt you to try something new.

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.

I’d like to know what bits of info interest you the most: Upcoming events? New businesses? A little of everything?

Reach out!

Rebecca Calappi
citynewseditor@localbiznews.net

 

 

Five Bucks Gets Oakland County Middle School Students Entry in the 2019 McLaren Brooksie Way 5k Race

Middle school students interested in running or walking the McLaren Brooksie Way 5k race can register for the 2019 race and save themselves a bundle.

For a mere $5, middle school-age students can participate in the Middle School Challenge – an effort to encourage students to put down their electronic games, turn off the TV and take part in a fun and healthy activity. Middle school students, who save $32 over the normal race fee, will receive all the race benefits including a race T-shirt, timing, runner bib, finish line refreshments and a finisher medal upon completion of the race.

The 12th running of the McLaren Brooksie Way Half Marathon, 10k and 5k is set for September 22. The race, which can be run or walked, has become one of the most popular regional fall half marathons. The course begins and ends at the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on the campus of Oakland University and includes parts of the Clinton River and Paint Creek trails, Rochester Hills and downtown Rochester.

Race applications are available at Runnin’ Gear stores in Rochester and Waterford and can be done online at www.theBrooksieWay.com. Students must indicate on their registration what middle school they attend.

Walkers and runners interested in any of the races can save money by registering before August 25. Complete race details and the fee structure can be found at www.theBrooksieWay.com.

 

 

The Front Porch is Where it’s At

Have you checked out the new YouTube series from Rochester called “Front Porch Stories”? The first in the series features Bill and Tony Lipuma, the hot dog kings. They share their favorite memories and stories of Downtown Rochester over the last 50 years. Nick Banda, city manager shared his front porch with the crowd for the evening. Check it out here and don’t forget to subscribe.

 

Movies in the Moonlight July 27

The great summer tradition of Movies in the Moonlight is back again for your family’s enjoyment. Bring your own chair, bug spray and some snacks to East Third and Waters in the farmers market lot. The pre-show starts at 8:30 p.m., with the feature beginning around 9:15 p.m. The July 27 show is Raiders of the Lost Ark. Food and bevvies will be available for purchase, but admission to the movie is free.

 

Board of Ed Tentatively Approves Agreement

The Board of Education approved the tentative agreement between the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education and the Rochester Education Association.

“We believe that we have reached an agreement that is the culmination of collaborative efforts to recognize and acknowledge the loving, caring and highly skilled educators that teach and work with our students every day,” said Elizabeth Davis, chief human resource officer.

Administrators representing the district and the REA/Michigan Education Association engaged in negotiations using Interest Based Bargaining, a process new to the district.

The teams participated in 19 bargaining sessions and spent more than 120 hours together.

“This agreement is representative of a change in culture within the district that I have witnessed over my seven years as a board member. The cooperation and mutual respect between the parties grew out of the culture of collaboration that we value so highly. It’s amazing. It really should be held up as a model for all districts,” said Mike Zabat, board treasurer.

The new agreement extends through June 2021.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

To share your news, announcements, and events, please email citynewseditor@localbiznews.net