Tree Lighting

Join the community for an evening of holiday celebration as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the mayor light the Auburn Hills Christmas tree on Friday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. in downtown Auburn Hills.

Stop by the DEN for pictures with Santa, take a carriage ride through downtown, enjoy s’mores around the fire pit, and see an amazing performance by the Avondale High School Choir.

Questions? Call 248-370-9400.

Let it Go at the Library

Are you excited for the new Frozen movie that comes out this month? Come get ready by watching the original Frozen movie at the library. Because the movie is interactive, you can sing along to your favorite songs and participate along with the movie. Popcorn and maybe a frozen treat will be provided. Put on your Elsa dress and head to the library on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. Get there a little early, so Sven doesn’t eat all the popcorn!

Cooking: An African Cooking Experience

African cuisine focuses mainly on culture, land and family. Every spice was carefully selected for each dish by the ancestors to enhance the food’s natural flavor. Grab a friend or family member and join in on this hands-on cooking class that explores the earthy flavors of Ethiopian cuisine by learning how to prepare gomen (greens), injera (flat bread) and lentils with yams.

The complete experience includes music and food. All dishes are homemade using only the freshest ingredients. Recipes provided. Everyone is welcome, but the class is structured for people to work in pairs. Parent and child teams are encouraged.

Register through the Community Center or online for the Saturday, Dec. 7, class. It runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The fee is $45 for residents and $50 for non-residents.

Fountain Circle Groundbreaking

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the official groundbreaking ceremony took place for Fountain Circle of Auburn Hills. The property is located north of Auburn Road, east of College Drive in Downtown Auburn Hills.

Fountain Circle of Auburn Hills will feature 258 luxury apartment homes in seven, three-story buildings. It will include garages and carports, a clubhouse with fitness center and pool, and park area. The residences will consist of one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 575 to 1,375 square feet.

Holiday Extravaganza

Stop by the 38th Annual Holiday Extravaganza Parade and WinterFUN Festival from 8 to 10:30 a.m. for free snacks, crafts and live animals. Then, at 11 a.m., watch for the parade starting at Cesar E. Chavez Ave at the Oakland Livingston Human and ending at the Phoenix Plaza (Pontiac City Square). This collaborative event between Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford and White Lake is open to all and is the perfect way to begin seasonal activities for free.