Friends,
It’s officially autumn. Beyond the pumpkin spice debate lies a more important topic in my house: Halloween.
My 7-year-old twins have been planning their costumes since August, so I’m very aware of how critical Oct. 31 is in their world. I’m not the only one, either. So many communities are planning trick-or-treat events, that I can’t possibly list them all. As a PTO mom, I’m helping plan a trunk-or-treat at our Eastside elementary.
Enjoy the fun of October. In addition to getting juiced up on candy, there are apple orchards to visit (try convincing your kids that you’re going doughnut picking, too, it’s fun), pumpkins to carve, chili to make and football to watch. What’s your favorite activity?
Enjoy autumn,
Rebecca
Berkley Named Best Suburb in Michigan
Berkley Pride is on full display as the city announced it was named the Best Suburb in Michigan by GOBankingRates and featured in msn.com’s list of the Top Suburb in Every State.
Touch-A-Truck
Berkley Parks & Recreation is teaming up with the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Public Works to bring you Touch-A-Truck 2019. A variety of trucks will be on hand for kids to explore and enjoy on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Community Center.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. On Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring your unused prescription medications to the Department of Public Safety for proper disposal.
Berkley Schools Celebrate New Administrative Offices
On Monday, Sept. 16, Berkley Schools celebrated the official grand opening of the Administrative Offices at a ribbon cutting and open house ceremony. The community was invited in to see the transformation from an early childhood center (formerly Tyndall Center) to an office building focused on professional development and collaborative spaces.
Berkley Schools also dedicated the largest conference room in the Administrative building to Larry Gallagher, who is the district’s deputy superintendent of Finance, Facilities and Operations.
