Friends,
I got my flu shot today. It came with a spiffy purple bandage with some weird design on it. I figured if I was going to take my kids to get their vaccination, I should lead by example.
It’s not going to help put their minds at ease, though. It will be a battle to get them in the car, out of the car, and then when it’s over and they’ve undoubtedly survived the ordeal, they’ll be mad at me for a while.
My conscience is clear.
However, if this year is anything like last year, I’m not sure who was more traumatized—them or me. They gave me a run for my money. When kids don’t want to do something, like get a shot, they suddenly become slippery, wet noodles with superhuman strength that can fit in any crevasse. I had no idea it was going to be so hard to get a 50-pound kid out of a Ford Fusion. By the time we got in the doctor’s office, we were all sweaty, some were crying, and no one was happy.
I guess this is part of the reason I run 5ks. Wish me luck.
Rebecca
Fire Department Open House
The Auburn Hills Fire Department is hosting an open house on Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Fire Station One. See the apparatus and specialized equipment that aids in fighting fires. Refreshments will be served and there will be Halloween-themed crafts for those in the spirit of the season. Children have the opportunity to speak with firefighters about the Fire Service, learn about what they should do if there is a fire, and many more safety messages.
Cooking: Vegan Made Delicious
Cooking experts Culinary Kisses are ready to teach you the secrets to delicious, gluten-free and dairy-free foods. Attend this class for a hands-on experience to learn how to prepare quick and simple, yet delicious vegan dishes that are sure to please even the pickiest of palates. This class will also incorporate bonus culinary features like knife skills, using an InstantPot, cooking with cashews, how to use a NutriBullet beyond a smoothie, and making your own spice mix.
All dishes are gluten-free, dairy-free, and homemade using only the freshest ingredients. Recipes will be provided. Are you ready to try cauliflower cakes topped with an avocado mousse, bean and kale chili topped with cashew sour cream, and country cornbread wedges?
This class is for ages 18 and over and will be held at the Community Center Seyburn A, on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. Fee: $45 resident / $50 non-residents.
Engage to Retain
The process of building a productive workforce doesn’t end after a hiring decision is made. Without a comprehensive on-boarding and development plan in place, businesses run the risk of watching their new employees walk out a constantly revolving door.
Engage to Retain is a training program intended for managers and supervisors that addresses two key components of an effective employee retention strategy:
1.) On-boarding of new employees
2.) The importance of ongoing development. Attendees will learn techniques to ensure a new employee feels engaged from day one and how building a culture of growth and development is important to both their employees and the future success of their company.
Join the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce for this event Thursday, Nov. 7, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Embassy Suites by Auburn Hills Hilton. Click here for more information.
Fair Housing Survey
Oakland County’s Community Development Block Grant partnership relies on a mutual commitment to affirmatively further fair housing and attain equal access to housing for all.
To support this goal, the county is conducting an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. Citizen participation is a key element of this effort.
Oakland County Community & Home Improvement is hosting a series of six public forums to hear from citizens on:
- Awareness of people’s rights under fair housing laws
2. Access to housing of their choice
3. What can be done locally to address impediments to fair
housing choice
For more information, click here.
