I blinked and missed November.
At my house, we’re in full-blown celebration mode. After Thanksgiving, we celebrated my dad’s birthday. Then my twins’ birthday is midmonth. My family Christmas party and my birthday sit back to back on the calendar. Christmas comes through like a freight train, and after a week of putting toys together and picking packaging out of the rug, we celebrate the New Year.
I’m pre-exhausted.
But this season, I’m doing a few things for myself. I signed up for a virtual race to run, walk or crawl at least one mile every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m also determined to enjoy a cheesy or classic (I haven’t decided yet) movie without multi-tasking. And I have my heart set on finding a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in a store. A story of mine is published in the book and I’d just like to see it somewhere.
What are your plans for the holidays? Email me at citynewseditor@localbiznews.net so I can pick up a few new ideas for my family.
Rebecca
Book Bingo
Play Book Bingo at the library to win book prizes, have fun and make new friends. Enjoy the benefits of engaging in mentally stimulating activities such as games. Bingo is for those aged 18 and over. Registration is required for the event on Dec. 11 at 2 p.m.
Auburn Hills Teen Council Sock Drive
The Auburn Hills Teen Council is trying to collect the most socks as to compete with Teen Councils in surrounding communities for lifelong bragging rights. The group is hosting the sock drive at the beginning of the year and donating all collections to homeless shelters. Donations can be made at the Auburn Hills Community Center.
Be a Census-Taker
You can earn money while helping your community by learning how to become a Census Taker on Monday, Dec. 9. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 12:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Check out the online application at census2020.gov/jobs. Census takers are paid weekly and have flexible hours with paid training.
For more information, or to get help applying, call 855-JOB-2020.
Firefighters Food Drive
The Auburn Hills Firefighters are holding a food drive to help those in need in the community. There are several convenient drop-off opportunities for those who would like to donate:
Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at Station 2 at 1899 N. Squirrel Road. The lobby is open 24 hours.
Non-perishable food donations will also be accepted at the Annual Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Station 3, 3253 Joslyn Rd. Auburn Hills.
Monetary donations are accepted online via PayPal or by check made out to “Auburn Hills Helping Hands Association.” Mail or deliver checks to Station 2.
For more information, visit www.ahHelpingHands.org.
