Troy – October 7, 2019

Troy – October 7, 2019

Visit Constitution Cafe

On Oct. 13, stop in at Constitution Café at Troy Historic Village at 2 p.m. This free event will use the Socratic method of inquiry and discussion to engage in civil discourse to create a new Constitution. 

 

It’s a Pilkey Party

Come celebrate Dav Pilkey’s adored book characters such as Captain Underpants and Dog Man with silly games and fun crafts. The party starts Oct. 23 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the library. Fans in grades K-5 are welcome.

 

Wall-to-Wall Art Fair

Shop from more than 50 local artists at the 3rd Annual Wall-to-Wall Art Fair. This is a juried event, featuring artists in all mediums. The fair runs Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Center. Concessions will be available for purchase. Admission and parking are free. No registration required.

 

It’s Shredding Time

A Shred Corp. truck will be in the Troy Family Aquatic Center parking lot for on-site document shredding on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. All are welcome to bring up to four paper grocery bags per person of paper documents. No boxes or large plastic garbage bags will be accepted. Fee: $3 per person, $2 for Friends of Troy Seniors members.

 

Share Ideas About “Your County” with County Executive Coulter

​Oakland County Executive David Coulter wants to hear from residents about their vision for the future of the county and region. He is scheduling meet and greets called “Your County with David Coulter” at local public libraries or community centers, where residents will be able to share their ideas with the county executive. Seating is limited.

Register for the event and head to the Troy Public Library on Oct. 15 from11 a.m. to noon and let your voice be heard.

To register, go to oakcoexec.eventbrite.com. Stay tuned for additional upcoming events to be scheduled soon near your community.

 

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

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Royal Oak – October 7, 2019

Royal Oak – October 7, 2019

3rd Annual Ruck 22 March

Help fight veteran suicide. Come to Royal Oak on the morning of Nov. 9 for the 3rd annual Ruck 22 March.

Here’s how it works: You take a backpack or ruck sack, you fill it with either 22 pounds or 22 items to donate to needy and homeless veterans. You then march 2.2 miles (untimed and at your own pace). At the end, you hear about how you can personally help fight the tragedy of veteran suicide.

Why? On average, 22 veterans and soldiers commit suicide every single day, a rate far higher than the national average. Together we can raise awareness of this problem and learn techniques to help those in need and spot the warning signs.

It’s $22 to sign up and you get a shirt, dog tags and bracelet. Food and drink will be available at the end for participants. The proceeds go to the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial and the donated items go directly to needy and homeless vets.

To register and for information on what type of things are needed for donations to help needy and homeless vets, go to 22ruck.com.

 

The City Needs Your Help for a Smooth Leaf Collection

A large number of trees in Royal Oak makes the fall leaf collection a major task. To make it happen, the city uses 13 dump trucks, two sweepers and a front-end loader with an attached clam bucket. Crews work long hours to cover the 212 miles of streets twice during the six-week pick-up season.

Click here for what you need to know about the collection, including the 2019 tentative schedule.

 

X-Golf Opens this Year

Golf fans, rejoice. A new golf entertainment center is scheduled to open in Royal Oak in December. X-Golf, the new, 6,000-square-foot golf haven will be located at 13 Mile and Woodward in the Woodward Corners plaza.

 

Arts, Beats & Eats Totals Are In

Reports are showing that this year, Arts, Beats & Eats raised more than $230,000 for local charities. Additionally, the Gleaners Food Drive held at the festival brought in enough canned goods for nearly 3,600 meals.

 

Share Your Ideas for a Downtown Park

The Downtown Park Task Force and landscape architects and planners from MKSK Studios want your feedback on conceptual design ideas for a downtown park.

Help us make our new park great by sharing your ideas, visions and concerns at the October Food Truck Rally at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

Be at the Royal Oak Farmers Market on Oct. 9 from 5 to 9 p.m. Before you go, watch the MKSK presentation and read up.

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor

Auburn Hills – October 7, 2019

Auburn Hills – October 7, 2019

Fall Festival in the Woods

The 22nd Annual Fall Festival in the Woods is slated for Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hawk Woods Nature Center. Enjoy the outdoors this fall and try some great hands-on nature activities for kids; take a hayride, carve a pumpkin and enjoy live music, free cider and more. The entry fee for this event is $2 per person, and children 2 and under are free. Pumpkins are available at the event on a first-come first-served basis for $4 to $12 each depending on size.

 

 

 

Spooktacular Auburn Hills

Downtown Auburn Hills Downtown Merchants will be handing out candy and goodies at the 14th Annual Spooktacular Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Bring the kids in costume for a frightfully good time. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free and will be held rain or shine. Call 248-370-9353 for more information.

 

 

 

Fire Department Open House

While you’re at the Spooktacular, be sure to stop by the Auburn Hills Fire Department Open House. Join the fun in Downtown Auburn Hills at Fire Station 1 on Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 2 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Healthy Hot Topics Series: Is the Keto Diet Right for You?

The third workshop in the Healthy Hot Topic Series features special guest Dr. Virginia Uhley, a registered dietitian and assistant professor of nutrition at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.

This session is Saturday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. at the Auburn Hills Public Library and will uncover the facts and fictions of popular fad diets, such as Keto, Atkins, DASH and more. Are these diets effective or potentially harmful to your health? When you hear about a new diet, where can you find reliable information about it? Come to this session to learn more! Registration recommended. 248-370-946

Rebecca Calappi

Rebecca Calappi

City News Editor