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.
