Friends,
Welcome to the New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and are ready to take on the Michigan winter.
I don’t consider myself overly techie, but I also don’t think I’m too far behind the times. So, when I received an Apple Watch as a gift, I had no idea what this would mean.
Understand: I grew up watching the Jetsons, Wonder Woman and ALF. We have some amazing technology these days, but I’m still disappointed I don’t have a jetpack.
I was a little floored with my new watch. I had no idea all the things it can do. It even tells me when to breathe. But the most surprising feature to me is the ability to take phone calls ON A WATCH.
I was putting in a load of laundry and my watch started ringing. My husband and I looked around to see who stepped on a kids’ toy only to figure out it was my wrist. I answered it and we talked to a telemarketer for a while just because IT WAS ON A WATCH.
This thing is straight out of the campy Batman show from my childhood. POW! If only it did the laundry.
Bring in the New Year strong.
Rebecca
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Join in a community-wide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Enjoy a continental breakfast, courtesy of Harbor Chase of Auburn Hills, and hear special remarks from guest speakers and city officials.
The event is Monday, Jan. 20, at 8:30 a.m. at the Community Center.
The theme this year is Operation Cover Me. After the program, participant will gather in the gymnasium to make flannel tie blankets for those in need at the Grace Centers of Hope homeless shelter. Blanket donations will also be accepted.
Battle of the Books
The Auburn Hills Public Library is hosting a battle of the books for adults. The library is partnering with Orion Township Public Library and the Clarkston Independence District Library to hold its first Adult Battle of the Books program on Thursday, April 16. This program is designed to encourage reading all types of literature and recognize those who like to read; after all, why should kids get to have all the fun? Sign up is open now. Watch social media for more information.
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Mayor Issues Challenge to Businesses
The Auburn Hills Teen Council is collecting new socks, gloves, hats and scarves to help those in need. The company or organization that collects the most, gets recognition by having the winner’s name displayed on billboards along I-75. Get the full details.
Writing Contests
There are two writing contests, designed around Women’s Suffrage, open to Oakland County students.
The idea is a celebration of 100 years of the 19th Amendment. One contest (poetry) is open to students in grades kindergarten through 12. The other is for secondary students and is the creation of a PSA.
The initiative is for Oakland County students only. Cash prizes will be awarded.
