Friends,

We had a beautiful fall day this past Friday, so my kids and I played hooky and went to the cider mill.

The weather was perfect: cool temps, blue skies and the sun was warm on our backs. The apples were plentiful on the trees and the pumpkins were picture-perfect in the fields.

Going to the cider mill is so romanticized in my head. I always think about how cute I’ll look in flannel and boots; how adorable my kids will be running through the orchard; how wholesome we’ll be out in nature gathering our food. In reality, I look like an actual farmer (not the goal), the kids are running because they’re afraid of bees and our farm-to-table apples cost a whopping $26 for a half of a bushel. The doughnuts are even insanely expensive at nearly $9 a dozen.

But some aspects of the cider mill are priceless, such as convincing my kids we have to pick doughnuts off the trees because they’re best when fresh. They weren’t 100% persuaded, but they didn’t want to take any chances either, so they saved a produce bag just in case we rolled by any doughnut trees.

It’s always best to be prepared.

Rebecca

Frozen Interactive Movie

Are you excited for the new Frozen movie? Get ready by watching the original Frozen movie at the Auburn Hills Public Library. Because the movie is interactive, you can sing along to your favorite songs and participate with the movie. There will be plenty of popcorn and maybe even a frozen treat. The frozen fun is Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m.

Zombie Laser Tag

The 6th annual Zombie Laser Tag for teens ages 13 to 18 is taking place during the annual Spooktacular event downtown. All equipment is provided, and costumes are not required but are encouraged. Be at Riverside Park, with Kombat Tag on Saturday, Oct. 26, from noon to 2 p.m. The event is free, but register online at www.auburnhills.org, select Departments and in the drop-down menu, click on Parks & Recreation then click “Register Now!” and follow the instructions.

Women, Empowered! 2019

Join the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce for lunch and listen as empowering female executives provide key take-aways on how they position themselves at the top of their professions. Keynote speakers include: Joscelyn A. Davis, president and CEO, JADE Strategies; Ellen Taylor, fire chief, Auburn Hills; Rachel Tronstein-Stewart, president, Gardiner-White.

Tech 248 Talks E-Sports

Advantage Oakland is hosting the next Tech248 at GameTime Detroit in the City of Auburn Hills. While there, you’ll have a chance to learn more about e-sports and network with some of the region’s top tech professionals.