• Shine a Light NF Walk Michigan fundraiser is 9:30 a.m. Sept. 15, Addison Oaks County Park, Leonard, to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation, www.ctf.org/shine-a-light.
• 20th Annual Vine & Dine Fundraising Event is 6-9 p.m. Sept. 17, at The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills, 39475 Woodward Ave., $100 in advance, $125 at the door, and $60 for young professionals under 35, premier food and wine tasting fundraiser to support the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber and Micah 6 Community in Pontiac, www.bbcc.com.
• JARC Annual Fundraising Event is 7-10 p.m. Sept. 18, at The Jam Handy, 2900 E Grand Blvd., Detroit, to support JARC, a nonprofit serving adults with developmental disabilities, featuring dinner at 7 p.m. and then an hour-long performance by acclaimed mentalist Oz Pearlman, followed by dessert, jarc.org/2024, 248-940-2617, tickets are $180+.
• Michigan Weekend Camp for Suicide Loss program is Sept. 20-23, Camp Tamarack, 4361 Perryville Road, Ortonville, programs for youth ages 7-17 who have lost a parent, guardian, sibling or friend to suicide, https://comfortzonecamp.org/event/michigan-weekend-camp-for-suicide-loss-programs-for-ages-7-17-in-partnership-with-herbert-adelman-foundation, free event made possible by a partnership with Herbert Adelman Foundation.
• Rochester Rotary, Rochester Kiwanis, Rochester Lions, and the Rochester Hills Lions Clubs are collecting new underwear, socks, diapers, and pajamas for children in the foster care system, through Sept. 20. Drop boxes are at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road, and Eugenia’s 3rd Street Hair Gallery, 212 W 3rd St., Rochester.
• Rochester Lions Club Hosts Charity Collection Day is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 21, at Rochester Area Neighborhood House Food Pantry at First Congregational Church, 1315 N. Pine Street, Rochester, www.rochesterlionsclub.org.
• Michigan Walk of Hope is 11 a.m. Sept. 21, at Normandy Oaks Park, Royal Oak, https://give.resolve.org/event/2024-michigan-walk-of-hope/e596340. Registration is free.
• Timeless Hope Gala is 6:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 26, at the Shenandoah Country Club in West Bloomfield Twp. presented by United Community Family Services – Chaldean American Ladies of Charity. The 2024 Timeless Giving Award will be awarded to Dr. Tiffany Zair-Yalda, fundraiser to benefit the more than a dozen programs offered through UCFS-CALC including supporting families. Advance tickets are $175+ www.ucfamilyservices.org/event/timeless-hope-gala.
• “Shaken, Not Stirred” fundraising event is from 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 26, at M1 Concourse, in Pontiac (https://m1concourse.com). James Bond themed event with cars from the James Bond film series, valet parking, culinary delights, drawing, one drink ticket, fundraiser to benefit Team Guts, to help provide fitness programs and summer camps to those with special needs and disabilities. Register at https://teamguts.betterworld.org/events/shaken-not-stirred, VIP ticket $175+.
• National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan will host its annual Women of Vision fundraising event on Sept. 26 at Adat Shalom Synagogue (29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, featuring keynote speaker Rebekah Gregory, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing. For tickets, visit ncjwmi.org/women-of-vision.
• Free Bikes 4 Kidz’ (FB4K) is collecting used bikes from the public, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 28, at 25 Meijer Stores across metro Detroit, visit https://fb4kdetroit.org/locations for locations. The bikes will then be restored with the help of volunteers at a warehouse donated by former Detroit Piston, Vinnie Johnson, through the Piston Group, and distributed to under-served youth in metro Detroit before the holidays. For more information, contact Larry Fieroh at larry@fb4kdetroit.org or 734-812-3035.
• Cornerstone Community Financial, (CCF) is collecting toys through the month of September, for its “Toddler Toy Box” for infant and toddler patients fighting pediatric cancer at DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan. CCF invites the community to purchase and donate items from the online wish lists, available with Amazon, Target and Walmart. Items are available starting below $5. New toys also may be dropped off at any CCF branch location. CCF will match donations, ccfinancial.com/toybox.
Community events
• Rochester Rotary celebrates 70 Years of service with a community ice cream social, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 15, in Rotary Gateway Park on Old Towne Road, next to the Rochester Hills Public Library.
• The City of Farmington Hills to host a series of community outreach events, at fire stations located in each of the city’s four quadrants: 6 p.m. Sept. 17, at Fire Station #1, 35725 Nine Mile Road; 6 p.m. Sept. 18, at Fire Station #2, 28225 Middlebelt Road, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, at Fire Station #3, 29260 Grand River Ave. and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24, at Fire Station #4, 28711 Drake Road, 248-871-2500.
• The Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), a program of human services agency Judson Center, will reveal its 2024 Michigan Heart Gallery from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21, at the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak, 200 North Main Street. The gallery is an annual traveling exhibit featuring photos of older youth in the foster care system who are awaiting adoption, some will be on hand at the premiere. Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to pre-register at www.mare.org.
Festivals
• Troy Family Daze is Sept. 12-15, at the Troy Civic Center, 241 Town Center, Troy, featuring family entertainment, food court, children’s activities, 5K Run/Walk is 9:30-10 a.m. Sept. 15, Troy Rotary Club pancake breakfast is at 11 a.m.($8 each), International Day entertainment is noon-7 p.m. Sept. 15, $5 admission to the festival, free for ages 10 and younger), amusement rides-ticket prices vary, free parking available at Liberty Center parking garage, 100 W. Big Beaver Road, with shuttle to the festival, www.troyfamilydaze.org.
• Funky Ferndale Art Fair is Sept. 20-22, (Friday 4-7:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sunday 11a.m.-6 p.m.), more than 140 juried artists and authors, west of Woodward on Nine Mile. It is joined by the DIY Street Fair, which is on the east side of Woodward, www.funkyferndaleartfair.com, free admission. Parking at any of the downtown lots or in the DOT parking structure on Troy Street west of Woodward.
• Oktoberfest is 3-10 p.m. Sept. 21, at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2225 E. 14 Mile Road in Birmingham, with live music from 6-10 p.m. with Michigan’s premier German band, Die Dorfmusikanten, the Redeemer Brass from 3-6 p, dancing, German foods, German beer and wine to purchase, 248-646-6100, www.oslcoktoberfest.com, free admission.
• Annual Art in the Village is Sept. 21-22, (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday), Depot Park, west of Main St. (M-15), Clarkston, juried art show, vintage market, food trucks, children’s crafts, music, presented by Clarkston Community Historical Society, free admission, www.clarkstonhistorical.org. (Paid parking in city lots 11 a.m.-9 p.m., on Saturdays, free parking in city lots on Sunday, PassportParking.com).
• Milford Historical Society’s 24th Annual Antique Tractor Show is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22, in the parking lot of Huron Valley State Bank, 130 S. Milford Road, Milford, featuring a display of vintage tractors, raffle of prizes donated by local businesses to raise funds for the Oakland County 4H club. All tractor registrants will receive a free lunch. Admission to the Antique Tractor Show is free, and raffle tickets are $5.
• Renaissance Festival is 9 a.m.-7 p.m. themed weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 17-Sept. 29, (also Sept. 27), 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, entertainment, jousting, vendors, www.michrenfest.com, 248-634-5552, parking pass required, ticket prices vary.
Health/Safety events
• Free Jewish Senior Life “Color Me Healthy” event is 1-3 p.m. Sept. 17, at Jewish Senior Life Meer Apartments, 6760 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., featuring Jewish Senior Life’s expert dietitian and chef, Elizabeth Freyre, RD, for reservations call 248-592-5026.
• Health and Wellness Fair Open House is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 19, at Oxford Township Parks & Recreation Senior Center, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, https://oxparkrec.org, 248-628-1720.
• Quest Research Institute will be opening the Memory Matters Café with free memory screenings and gourmet coffee, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 19, at Quest Research Institute, 28555 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, for individuals 50+ to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Michigan Men’s Health Foundation is hosting the 14th annual Men’s Health event, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 21, at Ford Field in Detroit for metro Detroit-area men ages 18+, with or without health insurance, to take advantage of this free event focused on preventative healthcare, includes vital screenings. Advanced registration is available online at TheMensHealthEvent.com.
• The Farmington Hills Fire Department and the City of Farmington Hills Emergency Preparedness Commission are offering an American Heart Association Heartsaver class to train members of the public in CPR, AED and Stop the Bleed tourniquet training, Sept. 26. The class, open to individuals ages 12+, will be held from 5:30-10 p.m. at Fire Station #4, 28711 Drake Road. Registration fees are $10 for Farmington Hills and Farmington residents, and $20 for non-residents. An additional $20 fee is required for a certificate. Participants must be physically capable of kneeling on the floor and performing continuous chest compressions. Register by Sept. 19 at FDevents@FHgov.com.
• OPC Social & Activity Center will hold its annual 50+ Expo, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 26, at OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive, Rochester. Information, resources, education and fun for adults 50+, free admission.
Library activities
• Mental Health Workshop Series for Parents, Teens, and Kids is 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 at Springfield Township Library, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, register at www.springfield.michlibrary.org, 248-846-6550 or lbruce@springfield.lib.mi.us.
• Friends of the Huntington Woods/Pleasant Ridge Library annual fall used book sale is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21, at the library, 26415 Scotia Road, Huntington Woods, 248-543-9720.
Parks
• Free Park Entry Day at Oakland County Parks is Sept. 22, at Addison Oaks, Groveland Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks County Parks and Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks County Park and Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park and Rose Oaks County Park. The following parks are always free: Catalpa Oaks, Pontiac Oaks, Red Oaks Nature Center, Springfield Oaks and Waterford Oaks, OaklandCountyParks.com.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Support activities/Resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association and the Michigan Ski Hall of Fame announced the induction of Michele “Mickey” MacWilliams of Clarkston, and Doris “Dorie” Sarns, former owner of Nub’s Nob, into the Michigan Ski Hall of Fame for their lifelong contributions to the Michigan snowsports community.
Dorie Sarns was a trailblazer for Michigan’s skiing landscape. She and her husband opened a small ski hill in the 1950s and then Nub’s Nob in Harbor Springs in 1959. She participated in the ski hill’s daily operations and was instrumental in adopting snowmaking technologies for optimal skiing conditions, according to a press release from the MSIA.
MacWilliams has been a transformative force in Michigan’s snowsports community. She began her career as a ski instructor at Schuss Mountain in the 1970s. Her impact grew through her work in advertising and marketing and she established Metro Media Associates, Inc. in 1981, becoming a key player in promoting Michigan’s snowsports industry.
In 1991, she helped form Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA), the trade association for the ski and snowboard industry in Michigan. Through the years, she served as the executive director of MSIA, pouring her boundless energy into driving the organization’s growth and effectiveness.
MacWilliams has been instrumental in introducing people to skiing and snowboarding by carrying out MSIA programs such as Discover Michigan Skiing, a learn-to-ski and snowboard program; and Cold is Cool 4th-5th grade passport, a program designed to encourage families to participate in skiing and snowboarding.
In 2022, Mickey founded MIsnow, an organization dedicated to preserving Michigan’s skiing history and promoting sustainability.
“Although I’m retiring from MSIA in March, I’m not going away. I’ll continue to work with MIsnow, our charitable organization, which helps underprivileged kids experience our slopes and trails, and also will be making a movie of the rich history of skiing in Michigan,” MacWilliams said.
“I’m confident that MSIA will continue to grow, prosper and change with its new executive director, Mike Panich,” she said.
• Recharge! Career Development Program for Adults 45 and Older is Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 9-25, at Gesher Human Services, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield, www.geshermi.org/events. For more information and to register, email to Sherrie James at sjames@geshermi.org or call 248-233-4472.
• Grow & Diversify Your Business Internationally webinar is 1-2 p.m. Sept. 11, market research resources available to help business owners increase customer portfolio specific to IT/Computer Services; Research, Engineering & Design; and Robotics Integrators industries. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required at AdvantageOakland.Eventbrite.com.
• Oakland County Business-2-Business Roundtable Networking Membership upcoming event is, “Navigating the Future-AI’s Impact on Business, Workforce, and Ethics,” rescheduled to Sept. 19, register at washingtoneventsllc.com.
Charitable activities/Fundraisers
• Rochester Rotary, Rochester Kiwanis, Rochester Lions, and the Rochester Hills Lions Clubs are joining forces to significantly impact our community with a joint service event held September 3-20. They are collecting new underwear, socks, diapers, and pajamas for children in the foster care system. Drop boxes are at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road, and Eugenia’s 3rd Street Hair Gallery, 212 W 3rd St., Rochester.
• 2024 4×4 Show & Shine to benefit Haven of Oakland County is 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 7, at Mt. Holly Ski Resort, alongside the 4Fest being held at Holly Oaks, presented by Jeep Babes Enthusiast Club Michigan Chapter and 4Fest Events. Rides take place 1-4 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and tickets are $30+ to secure a 45-minute ride through Holly Oaks Offroad Park, local vendors and food trucks. Register at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/6326c543-07e9-4381-98dc-5a6febd9a60.
• Forest to Table outdoor strolling dinner is 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 14, at Johnson Nature Center, 3325 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills. The open-air dining experience will feature a seven-course meal featuring Michigan-foraged ingredients including plants, flowers, berries, mushrooms, paired with locally sourced fish, game, and other fare prepared by chefs, Chris Gadulka with Sylvan Table in Sylvan Lake and Johnny Prepolec of Alchemi in Royal Oak. The event includes live music, performing artists, and open bar, johnsonnaturecenter.org/forest2table, Tickets are $225. The event will benefit the Johnson Nature Center, which is owned by Bloomfield Hills Schools and serves as an outdoor classroom for children in Southeast Michigan.
• Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally is 12:30-3 p.m. Sept. 17, at State Capitol Building, Lansing, to support public behavioral healthcare and highlight the need for increased funding for mental health services, https://cmham.org/education-events/walk-a-mile-rally.
Community events/Volunteer opportunities
• 4th Annual Southfield Police Department Award Ceremony is 6 -10 p.m., Sept. 4, at 25228 W. Twelve Mile Road (Regency Manor Banquet Center). The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the event starting promptly at 7 p.m.
• Salt Lutheran Church is hosting a seminar, “Don’t Get Scammed,” 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 7, at the church, 5475 Livernois in Troy, presented by a representative of the Troy Police Department, limited seating, for reservations, call 248-879-6400, free event, coffee and tea provided.
• Clinton River Clean-Up at Pontiac Oaks by Oakland County Water Resources is 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 12. To participate or coordinate, visit crwc.org/events/clinton-clean-up.
• Clinton Clean-Up at Galloway Lake Park by Sierra Club Rochester is 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 14, Galloway Lake Park, 1460 Perry St., Pontiac. To participate or coordinate, visit crwc.org/events/clinton-clean-up.
Festivals
• Renaissance Festival is 9 a.m.-7 p.m. themed weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 17-Sept. 29, 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, entertainment, jousting, vendors, www.michrenfest.com, 248-634-5552, parking pass required, ticket prices vary. Food drive and blood drive, first three weekends. Bring four cans of food to buy one-get one ticket free, or donate blood and receive a free ticket.
• Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats is 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 2, downtown Royal Oak, celebration of art, music, food and community, featuring 200 musical acts, Artsbeatseats.com, $7+ adv., parking options at artsbeatseats.com/parking-transportation.
• Michigan State Fair is Aug. 29-Sept. 2, hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 29-30; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 2), at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, www.michiganstatefairllc.com, featuring carnival, fair, agriculture, livestock and indoor vendor booths, live music, beer tent, and food vendors. Admission to the fair is $10+, circus, special events and carnival rides are extra. The Shrine Circus, benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children, is Aug. 29-Sept. 2, with performance times at noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., final circus performance is at 5 p.m. Sept. 2. No unaccompanied minors allowed to enter the fair after 6 p.m.
• Walk4Friendship event is Sept. 1, starting at the Farber Center in West Bloomfield Twp., registration opens at 10:30 a.m., to raise awareness and funds for Friendship Circle’s programs, features. Parking at Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road. Drake Road and Walnut Lake Road will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. To register in advance, visit www.walk4friendship.com.
• 16th Annual Paint Creek Trail Labor Day Bridge Walk and Run is 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 2, at the Rochester Municipal Park Kiwanis Pavilion, 400 6th St., Rochester. Two options are offered to participants – a one-mile family-friendly walk or a 5K roundtrip walk or run on the Paint Creek Trail. Onsite registration begins at 8 a.m., and the event starts at 9 a.m. free, with a suggested donation of $5 to support capital improvements on the trail, http://paintcreektrail.org or www.facebook.com/paintcreektrail.
• Annual Labor Day Fair & Classic Car Show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Labor Day, Monday Sept. 2, First Congregational Church, 5449 Clarkston Road, Independence Twp., (just east of Sashabaw Road), 248-394-0200, www.fcclarkston.com, free admission to the fair, vendors, food trucks, classic cars, silent auction, raffles, rummage sale, children’s Fun Land games and inflatables, antiques, bake sale, $20 to enter a classic car in the show.
• 58th Annual Art & Apples Festival: Sept. 6-8, (2-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, at Rochester Municipal Park, Rochester, https://pccart.org/festival, $5 per person donation at the gate.
• Pontiac Arts Crawl: Noon-7 p.m. Sept. 7, North Saginaw St. from Huron to Lafayette, local artists, food trucks, live music, www.pontiac.mi.us/government/mayor/events.php.
• VegMichigan Fall VegFest: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 8, Riley Park, Downtown Farmington, food trucks, vendors, informative presentations and live music, vegmichigan.org, free event.
Lectures
• Oakland Town Hall announces their 2024-2025 lecture series to be held at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. The series includes four lecturers including Andrew Och presenting “First Ladies- Influence and Image,” on Oct. 9, and Robert Wittman presenting “Art Crime and the FBI: How Masterpieces are Stolen and Recovered,” Nov.13. For registration information, call Chairman Nancy Holan at 248-673-5984 or President Diane Midgley 248-615-1232.
Library activities
• Rochester Hills Public Library presents an installment of the Rochester Area Youth Assistance League’s Speaker Series “Parents Assemble! Building Self Esteem By Harnessing Strengths and Pop Culture Interests with Linnea Sieh, MA, LPC, ACS” at 7 p.m. Sept. 5, at the library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, open to the public. Registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900.
• Friends Book Sale is Sept .12-14 at White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road, White Lake Twp., Friends Members Only Book sale is 5-7 p.m. Sept 11, memberships available at the door, whitelakelibrary.org.
Orchards/Plant sales
• Native plant pre-orders are available through Sept. 6 of more than 20 native plant species, with pickup Sept. 11 at Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford Twp. Fall Seedling Pre-orders for White Pine, Black Spruce and Western Red Cedar, are Sept. 13-Oct. 14 with Oct. 23, pickup, https://oaklandcd.myshopify.com.
• Blake’s Lyon Township is open for the season, 61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon. Farm Store is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, U-Pick is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Funland is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Donut Dash 5K and Fun Run is 9 a.m. Sept. 8, https://blakefarms.com/donut-dash-5k.
• Franklin Cider Mill, 7450 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills, 248-626-2968, franklincidermill.com – Open 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily, Aug. 31-Dec. 1. Franklin Favorites Tent and Apple Shack is open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., open 8 a.m.-noon, Thanksgiving Day. Pre-picked apples, doughnuts, pies, jams, meats, cheeses and meats.
Parks/Sports
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2024 Vehicle Permits are $30 for residents and $48 for non-residents, OaklandCountyParks.com. Free vehicle permits are available to eligible individuals, including: Oakland County residents ages 62+, military and veterans, and individuals with a permanent physical, mental or sensory impairment disability. (Residents must provide valid documentation, such as a driver’s license, to verify residency and age.)
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Support activities/Resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
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Forest to Table outdoor gourmet dinner is Sept. 14, to benefit the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills. (Photo by Shelby Dubin Photography, courtesy of Friends of the Johnson Nature Center)
White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery in Troy to host its Seventh Annual Patriots Race at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at 621 W. Long Lake Road, (west of I-75) in Troy, according to a press release.
Southeast Michigan runners and walkers are invited to lace up their sneakers for a good cause, to benefit the Michigan Wounded & Returning Warriors Program, a 501(C)3, American Legion member organization supporting veterans.
The event includes 10k and 5K timed races as well as a 1M run/walk.
For the first time, the event will feature country music recording artist Stephen Cochran, a wounded Marine veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He will perform patriotic songs before and after the races. Notably, race participants often run in honor of a family member or friend. White ribbons will be available and on display for race participants to write the names of those they are honoring.
This year’s event marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Accordingly, there will be a moment of silence at 9:03 a.m. in memory of the 9/11 Tower 2 attack.
In competitive runners’ circles, White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery’s 210-acre park-like setting is appealing and known for having the flattest and fastest course in Michigan. Participants will pass by monuments to veterans from WWI, WWII, the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars as well as MIA combat troops, according to the release.
Participants will want to stick around after the races for food and beverages. A highlight of the morning will be an awards ceremony where top finishers will receive gold, silver, and bronze commemorative dog tags. Moreover, prizes will be awarded for “Most Patriotic Attire.”
“The Patriots Race attracts all ages including many families joining in the fun to support Michigan veterans,” said David R. Krall, White Chapel vice president.
“It is inspiring to see the Patriots Race grow over the years. Runners and walkers participate in the race for a variety of reasons, they may honor the memory of a loved one or friend or enjoy the exercise.”
For more information or to register online, visit www.ThePatriotsRace.com. Discounts are available for veterans and groups. For more information about White Chapel cemetery, visit www.whitechapelcemetery.com. Businesses interested in sponsoring the event can call 248-362-7670.
Upcoming events
• Clarkston American Legion Post 377 to host Bingo from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 4819 Mary Sue Ave. For more information, call 248-673-9301.
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Taco Tuesday Mexican Buffet from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 3, Broasted Chicken Buffet from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, and Fish dinners from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.
• Royal Oak American Legion Post 253 Auxiliary Bake Sale is from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights, Hazel Park. For more information, call 248-546-0490.
• Clarkston American Legion Post 63 to host Euchre from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at 8047 Ortonville Road. For more information, call 248-625-9912.
• Oakland County Veterans Services, Oakland County Parks and Forgotten Harvest will host a Veterans Food Distribution from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 12 at Lyon Oaks Golf Course, 52221 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. Register to pick up free food and learn about what Oakland County Veterans Services has to offer, www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-food-distribution-event-september-event-tickets-884341718887?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information, contact Tyrone Jordan at jordant@oakgov.com 248-285-8016.
• Holly American Legion Post 149 to host Vet to Vet Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at 408 S. Saginaw St., Holly. All vets and their significant others welcome. Food provided. Call 810-348-9960.
The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at sslstart@aol.com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events.
• Oakland County Business-2-Business Roundtable Networking Membership upcoming event is, “Navigating the Future-AI’s Impact on Business, Workforce, and Ethics,” rescheduled to Sept. 19, register at washingtoneventsllc.com.
Charitable activities/Fundraisers
• Easterseals Book launch event is 10-11 a.m. Aug. 27, at the Miracle League Field, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, www.easterseals.com/MORC. Hosted by Easterseals MORC for book launch of “Making a Difference with Easterseals: How Can I Help?” with breakfast, RSVP to scrocker@eastersealsmorc.org.
• Free diaper giveaway throughout the month of August. Priority Health partners with Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank to offer 100 free diapers and one package of wipes per baby, order at metropolitandetroitdiaperbank.com and schedule a curbside pick-up at one of 25 locations throughout metro Detroit.
• 2024 4×4 Show & Shine to benefit Haven of Oakland County is 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 7, at Mt. Holly Ski Resort, alongside the 4Fest being held at Holly Oaks, presented by Jeep Babes Enthusiast Club Michigan Chapter and 4Fest Events. Rides take place 1-4 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and tickets are $30+ to secure a 45-minute ride through Holly Oaks Offroad Park, local vendors and food trucks. Register at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/6326c543-07e9-4381-98dc-5a6febd9a60.
• Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally is 12:30-3 p.m. Sept. 17, at State Capitol Building, Lansing, to support public behavioral healthcare and highlight the need for increased funding for mental health services, https://cmham.org/education-events/walk-a-mile-rally.
Community events
• So Fresh-n-So Clean Barbershop in partnership with Boys2Men Mentor Program will host a Back-to-School Community Giveaway, from 3-7 p.m., Aug. 25, at My Salon Suite, Southfield Plaza, 29746 Southfield Road, Southfield, featuring free haircuts, food trucks, activities, live radio broadcast, 97.9, www.cityofsouthfield.com.
• Southeast Michigan Bridge Association-Dog Days of Summer Sectional is Aug. 22-25, starting at 10 a.m. at The Michigan Bridge Connection, 26776 W 12 Mile Road, Southfield, https://tournaments.acbl.org/schedule.php?sanction=2408314, $12 per person per session.
• Village of Rochester Hills Shopping Center offers free Music & Me classes for children with an adult, on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, including 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 27, near the gazebo in Festival Park at The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, TheVORH.com.
• The Clarkston Area Backyard Birders meeting is at 6:30- 8 p.m. Aug. 28, with a photo presentation by Mark Richardson at Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp. The free event Includes refreshments, open to the public.
• West Bloomfield School District Annual Family Fun Night is 5 p.m. Aug. 29, at West Bloomfield High School, to kick off the upcoming school year, featuring representatives from the armed forces, police, fire and EMS as well as military and first responder vehicles, free event with activities, prizes, followed by football game. Elementary and middle school students wearing spirit wear items are admitted into the game for free, www.wbsd.org/community/family-fun-night.
• Family Welcome Back Fair is 5:30-6:45 p.m. Aug. 29, at Royal Oak High School, for all new and returning families at Royal Oak Schools. Attendees will receive a wristband for entry into the football game. In case of rain, the event will take place in the ROHS cafeteria. This is not a drop-off event.
• Clawson Schools is having a community open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for new Clawson Elementary School from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 29, 101 Phillips Ave., Clawson, www.clawsonschools.org.
• Salt Lutheran Church is hosting a seminar, “Don’t Get Scammed,” 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 7, at the church, 5475 Livernois in Troy, presented by a representative of the Troy Police Department, limited seating, for reservations, call 248-879-6400, free event, coffee and tea provided.
Festivals
• Renaissance Festival is 9 a.m.-7 p.m. themed weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 17-Sept. 29, 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, entertainment, jousting, vendors, www.michrenfest.com, 248-634-5552, parking pass required, ticket prices vary. Food drive and blood drive, first three weekends. Bring four cans of food to buy one-get one ticket free, or donate blood and receive a free ticket.
• Dragon on the Lake Festival is Aug. 23-25, downtown Lake Orion, featuring art, Tiki tent, live music, dragon boat racing on the lake on Saturday and Sunday; fundraiser for Orion Art Center, https://dragononthelake.com.
• Novi Taco Fest is Aug. 23-25, ( noon-7 p.m. Sunday) at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk. Novi, two stages of live music, other entertainment, food vendors, cutest dog contest, hot pepper and taco eating contests, sign up at www.novitacofest.com/contests. Admission is $10, veterans and active duty members with military ID admitted free, also ages 3 and under admitted free, novitacofest.com.
• Hazel Park Art Fair is Aug. 24-25, (11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday), Green Acres Park, Hazel Park, www.hpart.org/aboutthefair. Shadow’s Circus + D3 Circus Troupe, food trucks, children’s activities, Raku, Japanese pottery firing demonstrations.
• Michigan Made Festival is Aug. 24-25, Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp., 70+ vendors, bounce houses for children, local food, entry is $4 cash (or $5 w/card) and free parking, children 12 and younger admitted free, www.canterburyvillage.com.
• Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats is 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 2, downtown Royal Oak, celebration of art, music, food and community, featuring 200 musical acts, Artsbeatseats.com, $7+ adv., parking options at artsbeatseats.com/parking-transportation.
• Michigan State Fair is Aug. 29-Sept. 2, hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 29-30; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 2), at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, www.michiganstatefairllc.com, featuring carnival, fair, agriculture, livestock and indoor vendor booths, live music, beer tent, and food vendors. Admission to the fair is $10+, circus, special events and carnival rides are extra. The Shrine Circus, benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children, is Aug. 29-Sept. 2, with performance times at noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., final circus performance is at 5 p.m. Sept. 2. No unaccompanied minors allowed to enter the fair after 6 p.m.
• Walk4Friendship event is Sept. 1, starting at the Farber Center in West Bloomfield Twp., registration opens at 10:30 a.m., to raise awareness and funds for Friendship Circle’s programs, features. Parking at Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road. Drake Road and Walnut Lake Road will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. To register in advance, visit www.walk4friendship.com.
• 16th Annual Paint Creek Trail Labor Day Bridge Walk and Run is 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 2, at the Rochester Municipal Park Kiwanis Pavilion, 400 6th St., Rochester. This event is part of the Labor Day Community Walks that are held throughout the state in conjunction with the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk. Two options are offered to participants – a one-mile family-friendly walk or a 5K roundtrip walk or run on the Paint Creek Trail. Onsite registration begins at 8 a.m., and the event starts at 9 a.m. free, with a suggested donation of $5 to support capital improvements on the trail, http://paintcreektrail.org or www.facebook.com/paintcreektrail.
• Annual Labor Day Fair & Classic Car Show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Labor Day, Monday Sept. 2, First Congregational Church, 5449 Clarkston Road, Independence Twp., (just east of Sashabaw Road), 248-394-0200, www.fcclarkston.com, free admission to the fair, vendors, food trucks, classic cars, silent auction, raffles, rummage sale, children’s Fun Land games and inflatables, antiques, bake sale, $20 to enter a classic car in the show.
Library activities
• Rochester Hills Public Library presents an installment of the Rochester Area Youth Assistance League’s Speaker Series “Parents Assemble! Building Self Esteem By Harnessing Strengths and Pop Culture Interests with Linnea Sieh, MA, LPC, ACS” at 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at at the library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, open to the public. Registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900.
Orchards/Plant sales
• Native plant pre-orders are available through Sept. 6 of more than 20 native plant species, with pickup Sept. 11 at Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford Twp., https://oaklandcd.myshopify.com.
• Blake Farms Lyon Twp. is open for the season, 61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon, Donut Dash 5K and Fun Run is at 9 a.m. Sept. 8. Farm Store is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, U-Pick is 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Farm Market and Funland to open Aug. 31, https://blakefarms.com/donut-dash-5k.
• Diehl’s Orchard & Cider Mill is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31, at 1479 Ranch Road, Holly, 248-634-8981, www.diehlsorchard.com. Later in season, open noon-5 p.m. weekends, Nov. 2-24. Pre-picked apples, cider mill, doughnuts, in season- pumpkin patch and corn maze. Ciderfest is 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept 28-29. Ciderfest Run is 8:30 a.m. Sept. 28.
Parks/Sports
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2024 Vehicle Permits are $30 for residents and $48 for non-residents, OaklandCountyParks.com. Free vehicle permits are available to eligible individuals, including: Oakland County residents ages 62+, military and veterans, and individuals with a permanent physical, mental or sensory impairment disability. (Residents must provide valid documentation, such as a driver’s license, to verify residency and age.)
• Waterford Oaks Wave Pool and Red Oaks Waterpark are open for reduced hours on Aug. 25, closed Aug. 26-30, open for reduced hours from Aug. 31-Sept. 2, and then closed for the season, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/jobs.
• Cranbrook on the Green, artist-designed mini-golf is open during regular museum hours throughout the week in August, and weekends in September. One round of mini-golf is $15 adult non-members, includes admission to Cranbrook Art galleries, $8 for ages 12 and younger, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, register for a time slot at https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Support activities/Resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
• Green Olive Soaps of Troy will debut “Ladies Who Launch,” social networking and learning event, 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, featuring Tenita Johnson, a successful speaker, book coach, and best-selling author at its Troy location, 888 W Big Beaver Road, Suite 200. “Ladies Who Launch” highlights women business owners in Metro Detroit. Each event features a guest speaker, who will share her personal story about the journey to business ownership. Participation is free. Register to attend at greenolivesoaps@gmail.com, www.greenolivesoaps.com.
Car shows
• “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show is Aug. 11, on Walnut Blvd., downtown Rochester starting at 9 a.m., hosted by Rochester Lions Club. All proceeds go to support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other charities. Awards are presented at approximately 3:30 p.m., featuring a food truck, DJ, t-shirts, posters, door prizes and raffles. For information, contact Celia Domalewski at 248-765-6929, www.rochesterlionsclub.org, $20 per car.
• Woodward Dream Show & Festival is Aug. 14-Aug. 17, kicking off with Corvettes on Woodward, on Aug. 14. Red, white and blue Corvettes will cruise the Woodward loop in Pontiac and pull into M1 Concourse’s arena and form a huge American flag. Aug.16 is Pontiac GTO Day, to mark the 60th anniversary of the classic vehicle, https://m1concourse.com/woodward-dream-show, ticket prices vary.
• Oak Park ‘Cruise & Groove’ Car Show is 6-9 p.m. Aug. 15, Water Tower Social District, 14700 Kingston Street, Oak Park, free and open to the public and will feature local classic cars, live music, food, and more. Classic car owners can register their vehicles online at https://forms.office.com/r/Hc5DEcpuYd , or by email at mbishop@oakparkmi.gov, or by calling 248-691-2350.
• Birmingham Cruise Event: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17, at South Old Woodward Ave., downtown Birmingham, during the Woodward Dream Cruise. Birmingham Shopping District, www.ALLINBirmingham.com/cruiseevent, featuring hundreds of classic cars on display, sponsor displays and interactive exhibits from Chevrolet.
• Annual Woodward Dream Cruise is Saturday, Aug. 17, along Woodward Avenue, with car shows, car parades and entertainment in the area, Aug. 16-17, www.woodwarddreamcruise.com.
Charitable activities/Fundraisers
• Mike Morse Law Firm annual Project Backpack giveaway noon-2 p.m. Aug. 11, at Mike Morse Law Firm parking lot, 24901 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. All Southeast Michigan students, grades K-5, are invited to attend the Project Backpack event. Backpacks stuffed with essential items including pencils, crayons, scissors, etc., will be given away on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required at www.855MIkeWins.com, featuring a performance by the Detroit Youth Choir, free Kona Ice, snacks, spray tattoos, and inflatable games, raffles with prizes.
• Life-Sized Candy Land Game is noon-6 p.m. through Aug. 11, guests of all ages are invited to play a life-sized version of the classic board game inside Somerset Collection’s North Grand Court. Admission is a $5 donation to benefit Fleece & Thank You, a nonprofit that makes fleece blankets with encouraging messages for hospitalized children and their families, www.thesomersetcollection.com.
• Gardner White to Host American Red Cross Blood Drives in 10 store locations, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Aug. 13 at Novi store, and Aug. 15 at Auburn Hills and Waterford stores. While appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome, to schedule an appointment, visit Gardnerwhite.com. Participants receive a certificate for $50 off their next purchase at any Gardner White.
• Detroit Heart Walk is 8:30 a.m.-noon, Aug. 17, at Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester, fundraiser to benefit Children’s Heart Foundation, https://secure.qgiv.com/event/detroitwalk.
• Tails & Trails Race is Aug. 18, at Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp., to raise awareness for the Do Only Good Animal Rescue. A children’s 1K race will begin at 10 a.m. The 5K race will follow with a 10:30 a.m. start. Dogs are welcome to race with their humans as long as they have a current dog license and are kept on a 6-foot leash. The cost is $30 for the 5K, $15 for the 1K. Register by scanning the QR code on the Tails & Trails 5K/1K Race Flyer posted at OaklandCountyParks.com.
• Free diaper giveaway throughout the month of August. Priority Health partners with Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank to offer 100 free diapers and one package of wipes per baby, order at metropolitandetroitdiaperbank.com and schedule a curbside pick-up at one of 25 locations throughout metro Detroit.
Community events
• Maranatha Baptist Church is hosting Church in the Park at 6 p.m. Aug. 14, at Depot Park, Clarkston, with cookout, inflatables and service at 7 p.m. bring lawn chairs, www.mbcclarkston.org.
• Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber’s annual Breakfast with the Superintendents is 8-9:30 a.m. Aug. 15, at the North Hills Middle School, 3456 Lahser Road in Bloomfield Township, includes a question-and-answer session with BPS Superintendent Embekka Roberson and Bloomfield Hills Superintendent Rick West and a light breakfast. There is no charge to attend the session, which is open to the public. Advance reservation is required and be made at www.bbcc.com.
• Stream Science is 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, free, no registration required, donations welcome, Rochesterhills.org/museum.
• Free, family-friendly outdoor movie is 7:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., Slip ‘n Slide, games, crafts, popcorn, bring chairs or a blanket, in the event of rain, we will move the event indoors, 248-681-0040, https://waterfordcumc.org/upcoming-events/summer-movie-madness.
• Blue Moon on the Beach is 8-11 p.m. Aug. 17, at Kensington Metropark, www.metroparks.com/events, featuring the Cosmic Groove Band, dress attire, 80s best.
• Health & Housing Summer Fest is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 19, at Catalpa Oaks County Park, 27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield, free family fun and resource expo for Oakland County residents, RSVP for the event at www.oakgov.com/community/health/health-a-z/information-a-z/health-and-housing-summer-fest. For more information, call Nurse on Call at 1-800-848-5533.
Festivals/Shows
• Milford Memories is Aug. 9-11, (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 11), Art in the Village, corn hole, children’s activities, 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run is 8 a.m. Aug. 11, downtown Milford. Beer tent in the parking lot, up the hill, in Central Park, featuring live music, open 11 a.m.-5 p.m., www.milfordmemories.com.
• “Festival of Flight” annual Open House and Air Show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 11, with the airshow from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Oakland County International Airport. The event features a variety of air show performers, aircraft displays, a Kids Zone Play Area by Oakland County Parks & Recreation, and a health fair hosted by the Oakland County Health Division. Airplane and helicopter rides will be available for $50 per person. Admission and parking is free.
• Annual Downtown Franklin Summer Block Party is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21, downtown Franklin between 14 Mile Road and the Franklin Library, hosted by Main Street Franklin, featuring musician and vibraphonist “Vibe Man” John Davis, children’s activity from Foam Factory and crafts, food trucks, ice cream, free popcorn, and adult cocktails. In recognition of the Village of Franklin’s 200th anniversary, a special guest will make a once-in-a-century appearance, passing out free kites. RSVP to the Summer Block Party at mainstreetfranklinmi.com, to benefit Franklin’s independent local businesses.
Library
• Rochester Hills Public Library presents “Medicare 101” at 7 p.m. Aug. 20, at the library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester. Registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900, free and open to the public.
Museums
• Honey Harvest is 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 15, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm,1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, registration required, Rochesterhills.org/museum, $8 members, $10/nonmembers.
• Handcrafted-A Traditional Trades and Crafts Fair is noon-8 p.m. Aug. 16 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/handcrafted-a-traditional-trades-and-crafts-fair, free for ages under 6, $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, 60+ and ages 6-17.
• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400. “Auschwitz. In Front of Your Eyes,” a set of virtual tours to view in-person, 10 a.m.-noon, Aug. 13, and Sept. 22. Admission is $10 each, registration at www.holocaustcenter.org/Auschwitz.
Parks/Sports
• Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights and Waterford Oaks Wave Pool in Waterford Twp. are open for the 2024 season. During the beginning and end of the season, waterpark and wave pool hours and dates of operation will be subject to change based on weather, attendance and staff availability. Children ages 0-11 must be accompanied by an adult. It is recommended to purchase tickets online because many days sell out in advance, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks, ticket prices vary.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Plant sales
• ReLeaf Michigan is partnering withSavATree and East Michigan Native Plants to hold its annual native plant sale on 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 18, at SavATree’s Troy location, 2427 John R Road. There will also be an “Ask an Arborist” to answer any questions about trees and woody shrubs. A wide variety of native grasses and flowers will be available in 2.5” containers, sold for $5 each, or in garden kits. The complete list can be viewed on ReLeaf Michigan’s website at www.releafmichigan.org/plantsale2024.
Support activities/Resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
The following is a list of in-person and online worship services and events happening at churches and synagogues in the Oakland County area. Visit websites or call for service times and events.
• Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, 248-651-6550, abidingpresence.org. Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, virtual services are available on the website.
• Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, online services via Zoom. To view daily Minyan video conferences; email Executive Director Michael Wolf at mwolf@adatshalom.org or visit adatshalom.org, 248-851-5100.
• All Saints’ Episcopal, 171 W. Pike St., Pontiac, allsaintspontiac.org, 248-334-4571, rector@allsaintspontiac.org.
• Antioch Lutheran Church of Farmington Hills online services are at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, facebook.com/antiochelca, antiochelca.org, youtube.com/channel/UCK0f5Io6IEmIzig9fy0DDug.
• The Apostolic Church of Christ, 3655 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, theapostolicchurch.com, 248-373-4500, Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• Archdiocese of Detroit, livestream Mass times, aod.org/livemasses.
• Auburn Hills Christian Center, 2592 Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills, Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m., Servicio Evangelistico services (in Spanish) at 2-4 p.m. Sundays, 248-373-7139, www.myahcc.org.
• Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5631 N Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, livestream services at 9 a.m. Sundays, and in person at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at bslcmi.org, facebook/bslcmi, 248-646-5041.
• Berea Family Tabernacle of Faith, Pontiac, online worship services are noon Sundays, Berea’s YouTube Channel: youtu.be/5QnjxMyFwJ4 or visit experienceberea.org and click “Watch Now,” 248-338-4748.
• Bharatiya Temple, 6850 N Adams Road, Troy, www.bharatiya-temple.org, 248-879-2552.
• Big Beaver United Methodist Church, 3753 John R Road, Troy, worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays, http://bbumchurch.org.
• Birmingham First United Methodist Church, 1589 W Maple Road, Birmingham, livestream and in-person services, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, fumcbirmingham.org.
• Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 W. 13 Mile Road, Novi, www.brightmoorchurch.org.
• Calvary Chapel Oakland County, 1975 E. Long Lake Road, Troy, 248-457-9673, ccoaklandcounty.com. Worship 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Sundays.
• Calvary Church, 1361 Giddings Road, Pontiac, Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m., https://ccpontiac.org, 248-373-0311.
• Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clarkston, calvary-lutheran.org. Sunday worship services are Traditional Worship at 7:55 a.m.; Modern Worship at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; and livestream at 9:30 a.m.
• Central Church, 1529 Twelve Mile Road, Madison Heights, www.centralchurch.cc. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Central Oaks Community Church, 2005 Rochester Rd N, Royal Oak, www.centraloaks.com, 248-547-7755. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., 248-681-0040, WaterfordCUMC.org. In-person worship, 10:30 a.m. Sundays, also available online at Live.WaterfordCUMC.org.
• Central Woodward Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 3955 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, 248-644-0512, centralwoodwardchristian.com. Sunday worship services are at 10:30 a.m., in person and online at centralwoodwardchristian.com and Facebook at www.facebook.com/CentralWoodward.
• Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake, 3535 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield Twp., www.sscms.edu, 248-683-0310.
• Christian Tabernacle Church, Southfield, ctabchurch.com, 248-213-4770.
• Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, In-person and online worship services, 10 a.m. Sundays, ccc-info.org.
• Christ, Our Light! Catholic Church, 3077 Glouchester, Troy. Mass times are: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; weekday Masses (followed by Rosary recitation) are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 9 a.m., and Friday at 12:05 p.m., Christourlight.weconnect.com, 248-649-5510.
• Christ the Good Shepherd Progressive Old Catholic Church, 3947 Twelve Mile Road Berkley, church services: Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m. and Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m., 248-439-0470, www.cgs-occ.org.
• Christ the Redeemer Parish, 2700 Waldon Road Orion Township, 248-391-1621, weekly online Mass at 10 a.m. Sundays, also in-person Masses, ctredeemer.org.
• Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 Harvey Lake Road, Highland Twp., www.holyspirithighland.com.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregations in Oakland County include: Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Commerce Twp., Farmington Hills, Lake Orion, Pontiac (Spanish), Rochester, Troy and White Lake Twp. The congregations host worship services on Sundays. For worship times and locations, visit churchofjesuschrist.org.
• Church of the Resurrection, 6490 Clarkston Road, Village of Clarkston, https://clarkstonepiscopal.com, 248-625-2325. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Clarkston Community Church, 6300 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, in-person and online services at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, clarkstoncchurch.com, 248-625-1323.
• Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road, Clarkston, in-person and online faith services, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, clarkstonumc.org, 248-625-1611.
• Commerce United Methodist Church, Commerce Twp., commerceumc.org/media.
• Community Bible Church, 1888 Crescent Lake Road, Waterford Twp., https://cbcmi.com, 248-674-4871. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• Community Fellowship Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 27800 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, church services at 11 a.m. Saturdays, http://communityfellowship22.adventistchurchconnect.org, 248-469-8539.
• Community Presbyterian Church, 4301 Monroe Ave., Waterford Twp. In-person worship is 10 a.m., Sundays, cpcwaterford.org, 248-673-7805.
• Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., 248-851-6880, cbahm.org.
• Congregational Church of Birmingham, UCC, 1000 Cranbrook Road, Bloomfield Hills. Worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays, ccbucc.org, 248-646-4511.
• Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, offers virtual Jewish religious services including daily morning and evening Minyan services, Shabbat morning services and Youth Shabbat activities, shaareyzedek.org, 248-357-5544.
• Cornerstone Baptist Church, Ortonville, livestream online worship services, Sundays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Facebook at Cornerstone Baptist Church Ortonville, cbcortonville.com, 248 627-4700.
• Empowerment Church of Southfield, worship services are 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays at new worship center location, Shriner’s Silver Garden Events Center, 24350 Southfield Road, Southfield, 248-569-2299, empowerment.mi.org. Virtual worship services, 10:30 a.m. Sundays at empowermentmi.org/stream and on Facebook Live.
• Encounter Church, 600 North Campbell Road, Royal Oak, in-person and online services, 11 a.m. Sundays; Prayer and Bible study is 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, www.encounter360.org.
• Evanswood Church of God, 2601 E Square Lake Road, Troy, 248-879-9240.
• Faith Church in Rochester Hills offers free meals to the community, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, at the church,160 W Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, faithchurchrochesterhills.org/sharethetable.
• Faith Community Christian Church (meeting at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church), 1550 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, 586-703-6249, Reverend Tom Sayers. Traditional service is at 1 p.m., www.faithcommunitychristianchurch.org.
• Faith Covenant Church, 35415 W. 14 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, worship services are at 9:30 a.m. and 11a.m., Sundays, 248-661-9191, 4fcc.org.
• First Baptist Church, 2601 John R Road, Troy, fbctroy.org.
• First Baptist Church, 255 E. Scripps Road, Lake Orion, fbclo.org, 248-693-6203, info@fbclo.org.
• First Congregational Church, 5449 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, facebook.com/fcclarkston.
• First Congregational Church of Rochester UCC, 1315 N. Pine, Rochester, worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays, fccrochester.org, 248-651-6225.
• First Congregational Church of Royal Oak, 1314 Northwood Blvd., Royal Oak. Worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, www.fccro.org.
• First Missionary Church, 4832 Clintonville Road, Independence Twp., www.fmcclarkston.org, 248-674-3186. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• First Presbyterian Church Birmingham, 1669 W. Maple, Birmingham, worship services are Sundays, 8:30 a.m. in person, and 10 a.m. in person and livestream, fpcbirmingham.org, 248-644-2040.
• First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac, 99 Wayne Street, Pontiac, fpcpontiac.info.
• First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak, 529 Hendrie Blvd., 248-541-0108, fpcro.org, online services available anytime at fpcro.org, 248-541-0108.
• First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois, Troy. Church services are 10 a.m. Sundays in person and livestream on YouTube and Facebook, www.FUMCTROY.org, 248-879-6363.
• Five Points Community Church, 3411 E Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills, https://5pointscc.org, 248-373-1381. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin Road, Lake Orion, 248-391-1170, goodshepherdlakeorion.net. Worship services are 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays.
• Grace Gospel Fellowship, 65 East Huron Street, Pontiac; in-person and livestream online services are 11 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Livestream online services are at www.facebook.com/GraceGospelFellowshipPontiac, 248-334-2187.
• Greenfield Presbyterian Church, 2312 Greenfield Road, Berkley, both virtual and in-person worship services are at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, (On Memorial Day and Labor Day, services are at 10 a.m. only), youtube.com/user/GreenfieldChurch, greenfieldchurch.com, 248-544-1800.
• Grace Church, 220 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake Twp. Sunday services are 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Gracechurchinfo.net, 248-887-3700.
• Hazel Park First United Methodist Church, 313 E. Nine Mile Road, Hazel Park, 248-546-5955, hpfirst.org. Sunday worship services at 11:15 a.m.
• Heart of the Hills Christian Church, 5085 Orion Rd, Rochester, https://heartofthehills.com, 248-841-1679. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Hillside Bible Church, 73 N Church St, Ortonville, 248-627-2513, hillsidebible.org, Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Hilltop Church of the Nazarene, 21260 Haggerty Road, Northville, hilltopnaz.org, Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Holly Calvary Church, 15010 N Holly Road, Holly, hollycalvary.org, Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. in person and online, Wednesday worship is at 6:30 p.m.
• Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 4800 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp. In-person worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays, livestream on YouTube youtube.com/@spiritdrivenchurch, 248-682-5441, spiritdrivenchurch.com.
• Immanuel Congregational Church of Christ, Oxford, 248-628-1610, icucc.org, virtual service at 11 a.m. Sundays, facebook.com/oxfordimmanuelucc.
• International Christian Church, 3980 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, online and in-person services at 11:30 a.m. Sundays, 248-494-8757, myiccglobal.org, facebook.com/icchurch/live.
• Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center, 27745 Woodward Ave., Berkley, www.jewelheart.org.
• Journey Lutheran Church, (joined with Holy Cross Church) 136 S. Washington St., Oxford, online and in-person worship services, 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, education hour is at 10 a.m., journeylutheran.church, 248-628-2011.
• Kensington Church with locations in Birmingham, Clarkston, Clinton Twp., Orion Twp. and Troy, in-person Sunday worship times, and online services offered streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and website, kensingtonchurch.org.
• King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1715 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, www.kingofkingslakeorion.org. Worship services are 9:30 a.m. Sundays, online streaming at www.facebook.com/kingofkingslakeorion.
• Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., kirkinthehills.org, 248 626 2515.
• Lakecrest Baptist Church, 35 Airport Rd, Waterford Twp., www.lakecrestbaptist.com, 248-681-3214. Sunday worship services are at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Spanish service at 1 p.m.
• Lake Orion Church of Christ, 1080 Hemingway Road, Lake Orion, www.lococ.org, 248-693-7242. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Lake Orion Methodist Church, Lake Orion, www.lakeorionumc.org. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m., in person and online.
• LakePoint Community Church, 1550 W. Drahner Road, Oxford, https://lakepointcc.org, 248-628-0038.
• The Lakes Church, 1450 S Hospital Road, Waterford Twp., www.thelakes.cc, 248-254-7833, Sunday worship services are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services are livestreamed.
• Liberty General Baptist Church, 3545 Joslyn Rd, Auburn Hills, https://libertygeneralbaptistchurch.org, 248-431-3498. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• Lifepoint Church, 5601 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Twp., lifepointchristian.com.
• Life Renewal Church, 28312 Grand River, Farmington Hills, https://liferenewalchurch.org, worship is 11 a.m. Sundays.
• Madison Heights Church of the Nazarene, 555 E 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, mhnaz.org, 248-585-5551.
• Maranatha Baptist Church, 5790 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m., www.mbcclarkston.org. Church in the Park is 6 p.m. Aug. 14, at Depot Park, Clarkston, with cookout, inflatables and service at 7 p.m. bring lawn chairs.
• Marimont Community Church, 424 W Walton Blvd., Pontiac, Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., https://marimontcommunitychurch.com.
• Masjid Mahmood, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center, 1730 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, ahmadiyyamosque.blogspot.com.
• Metro Detroit Christian Church, 33360 W. 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, https://metrodetroit.org, 248-562-7998. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church, 25585 Berg Road, Southfield, https://mogccc.com, 248-356-0565.
• Motor City Church, 3668 Livernois Road, Troy, www.motorcitychurch.org, 248-524-2400. Sunday worship services are at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
• Mt. Zion Church, 4900 Maybee Road, Clarkston, mtzion.org. Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
• Muslim Unity Center of Bloomfield Hills, 1830 W. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, Muslimunitycenter.org.
• Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, 248-476-8860, nardinpark.org, www.facebook.com/NPUMC.
• New Heights Baptist Church, Grand Blanc, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, newheightsbc.com. For information, email pastornewheights@gmail.com or call 810-866-4563.
• New Hope Christian Fellowship, 6020 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., https://newhopemi.org, 248-886-1500, Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 23455 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, www.newhope-mbc.org, 248-353-0675. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m., in person and livestream.
• New Hudson United Methodist Church, 56730 Grand River Ave., New Hudson, newhudsonumc.org, worship services, 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
• Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3633 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, 248-644-5920, Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, in person and livestream, www.facebook.com/TroyNorthminster.
• North Congregational Church, 36520 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, northcongregationalchurch.org.
• North Hills Christian Reformed Church, 3150 North Adams Road, Troy, worship services, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 248-645-1990, northhillscrc.org.
• North Oaks Church, 9600 Ortonville Road, City of the Village of Clarkston, worship services are 10:30 a.m., Sundays, northoakschurch.org, office@northoakschurch.org, 248-922-3515.
• Oakland Church, 5100 North Adams Road, Rochester, worship services, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, www.oaklandchurch.me.
• Oakland Church of Christ, 23333 West 10 Mile Road Southfield, livestream and in-person worship services are 10:30 a.m. Sundays, TheOaklandChurchofchrist.org, 248-355-9225.
• Oakland Hills Community Church, Farmington Hills, ohcc.net, 313-686-4578.
• Oakland Woods Baptist Church 5628 Maybee Rd, Village of Clarkston, www.facebook.com/OWBCClarkston, 248-625-7557. Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
• Oak Pointe Church,1250 South Hill, Milford, in-person or online worship services are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, opcmilford.org.
• Oak Pointe Church, 50200 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi, in-person or online worship services are 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. oakpointe.org, 248-912-0043.
• Oak Pointe Church, 6343 Farmington Road, West Bloomfield, in-person or online worship services are 10:15 a.m. Sundays, oakpointe.org/westbloomfield.
• Oakwood Community Church, 5791 Oakwood Rd, Ortonville, www.oakwoodcc.org, 248-628-6388.
• Orchard Grove Community Church, 850 Ladd Rd; Bldg. C, Walled Lake, Sunday worship services are at 10:10 a.m., www.orchardgrove.org.
• Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian, 5171 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake, worship services are at 9 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, olccp.com, 248-682-0730.
• Orchard United Methodist Church, Farmington Hills, worship services, 10 a.m. Sundays and Weekday Worship Experiences at Noon at youtube.com/c/OrchardUMC and facebook.com/OrchardUMC/live_videos, 248-626-3620, orchardumc.org.
• Our Lady of La Salette, 2600 Harvard Road, Berkley, 248-541-3762, par8551@gmail.com, lasalette-church.org, Mass is at 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
• Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in-person Mass, Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., weekdays at 8:15 a.m., 5481 Dixie Hwy., Waterford Twp. Livestream Mass at 5 p.m. Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. Sunday, ollonline.org/live.
• Our Lady of Refuge Church, 3700 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake, olorcc.org, 248-682-4099, Mass is 5 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Sundays.
• Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 23815 Power Road, Farmington, church.olsorrows.com.
• Oxbow Lake Baptist Church, 10730 Elizabeth Lake Rd, White Lake Charter Township, www.oxbowbc.com, 248-698-3034. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Oxford United Methodist Church, 21 E. Burdick St. Oxford, 248 628-1289, oxfordunitedmc.org. People Feeding People (PFP) free breakfast is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. In-person worship services and online at youtube.com/channel/UCN2R96oWdXzxDqwdz8YBlrQ.
• Paint Creek United Methodist Church, 4420 Collins Road, Rochester, www.paintcreekumc.org, 248-373-2360, Sunday worship services are at 11 a.m.
• The River Church of Auburn Hills, 315 S. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, http://riverchurch.faith, 248-853-1524. Worship services are 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sundays.
• The River Church, Holly, Lake Orion, Waterford and more locations, livestream and videos of sermons, theriverchurch.cc, 248-328-0490.
• River North Church, 67 N Lynn Ave, Waterford Twp., Sunday School is 10 a.m. Sundays, worship services at 11:15 a.m. Sundays and 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, view sermons online at www.youtube.com/@rivernorthchurch2023, nondenominational family church, 248-724-6559, www.facebook.com/Rivernorthchurch.
• River Of Life Christian Church, 5482 Winell St., Independence Twp., 248-599-3074.
• Rochester Christian Church, 4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, https://rcc4me.com, 248-652-3353, Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Royal Oak First United Methodist Church, 320 W. 7th Street, Royal Oak, www.rofum.org, 248-541-4100. Worship services are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, in person and online, www.rofum.org/live.
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3400 S. Adams Road, Auburn Hills. Mass times are at 4 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday. Weekday Mass services are 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, www.esacredheart.org, 248-852-4170.
• St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church, 4571 John R Road, Troy, www.stanastasia.org, 248-689-8380.
• St. Anne Catholic Church of Ortonville, 825 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville. Mass times are Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Saturday at 5 p.m.; Monday at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m., 248-627-3965, churchofstanne.org.
• St. Augustine Lutheran Troy (SALT) Church, 5475 Livernois in Troy, saltchurch.net, communications@saltchurch.net, 248-879-6400.
• St. Benedict Catholic Church, 60 South Lynn Street, Waterford Twp., 248-681-1534. Sunday Mass times are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., streaming at stbencc.org/live-stream.
• St. David’s Episcopal Church, 16200 W. Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, www.stdavidssf.org. Sunday worship services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. both in person and via zoom. St. David’s has a food pantry.
• St. George’s Episcopal Church, 801 E Commerce, Milford, 248-684-0495. Sunday worship services 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., in person and online, www.stgeorgesmilford.org.
• St. George Orthodox Church, 2160 E Maple Road, Troy, 248-589-0480, www.stgeorgeoftroy.org, www.facebook.com/stgeorgeoftroymi.
• St. James Church, 46325 Ten Mile Road, Novi, Mass times are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sundays, and 4 p.m. Saturdays. Livestream services, 4 p.m. Saturdays, 248-347-7778, stjamesnovi.org.
• St. John Lutheran Church & School, 1011 University Drive, Rochester. Traditional praise worship services are Sundays at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Modern praise services are Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 10:45 p.m. The 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship services are livestreamed and posted on the website at stjohnrochester.org.
• St. John’s Episcopal Church Royal Oak, 26998 Woodward Ave. Royal Oak. Services are 8 a.m. Sundays, in person and 10:15 a.m. Sundays, online and in-person worship, stjohnsroyaloak.org, 248-546-1255.
• St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lake Orion, view Mass services on the church’s Youtube channel, youtube.com/user/stjosephmassarchive, or at Facebook page, facebook.com/StJoeLo, stjoelo.org, 248-693-0440.
• St. Joseph Chapel and Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, https://terrasanctaministries.net.
• St. Mary Catholic Church, 730 S Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak, www.stmaryroyaloak.com, 248-547-1818. Mass at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday.
• St. Mary of the Hills Roman Catholic Church, 2675 John R. Road, Rochester Hills. Live online Mass is 4 p.m. Saturday, on Facebook and YouTube. In-person Mass is 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Sunday, sign up required, 248-853-5390, smoth.org.
• St. Mary’s In-the-Hills Episcopal Church, 2512 Josyln Court, Lake Orion, 248-391-0663, www.stmarysinthehills.org. Sunday Services are at 8:30 a.m.-Simple service of Holy Eucharist and at 10 a.m.-Service of Holy Eucharist with choir and Children’s Church School-Service, livestream on YouTube or Facebook or www.stmarysinthehills.org. Adult Bible Study is held Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
• St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2040 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake, 248-624-7676, st-matthew.org. Blended Worship services are 8:45 a.m. Sundays (also livestream on YouTube); Prayer & Praise Worship services are 11 a.m. Sundays; Monday Blended Worship services are 7 p.m.
• St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 48380 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, 248-624-9525, st-matthew.org. Sunday worship services are 10 a.m.
• St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 760 W Wattles Road, Troy, 248-362-9575, stnicholastroy.org.
• St. Owen Catholic Church, 6869 Franklin Road Bloomfield Hills, stowen.org.
• St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 1413 E. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, 248-585-9591, in-person Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m., or online at stpatsmh.org.
• St. Paul Community Lutheran Church, 1133 Joslyn Ave., Pontiac, www.stpaulpontiac.com. 248-758-9019. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 E. Fifth St, Royal Oak, worship services are 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays. Livestream also at 8:15 a.m. service, stpaulroyaloak.org, 248-930-3100.
• St. Paul United Methodist Church, 165 E. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, 248-338-8233, services are at 9:45 a.m. Sundays, SPUMC.net, facebook.com/spumcbloomfieldhills, 248-216-1657.
• St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Street, Rochester. Open door worship services are at 9:30 a.m. Sundays and sanctuary worship services are at 11 a.m., Sundays, livestream available, facebook.com/stpaulsrochester, stpaulsrochester.org.
• St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 100 Romeo Road, Rochester, stpfeeds.org.
• St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church, 69 S. Astor St., Pontiac, 248-335-5873, www.saintstephenmbc.com. Sunday worship services are at 11 a.m.
• St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church, 6900 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., www.stccc.org.
• St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Sundays, 29150 W. 10 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, 248-471-1059, stthomasalbanianorthodoxchurch.org.
• St. William Parish, 531 Common St., Walled Lake, stwilliam.com, 248-624-1421.
• Sashabaw Presbyterian Church, Clarkston, worship services via Zoom, services at 11 a.m. on 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month, and at 6 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Email sashabawpresbyterianchurch@gmail.com for a link to services, sashabawpresbyterianchurch.org, 248-310-0792.
• Scott Lake Baptist Church, 811 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Twp., Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., also livestream, https://hisscottlake.org.
• Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, 3050 S. Sashabaw Road, Oxford, in-person or online services at 10 a.m. Sundays, 248-572-4200, email- office@seymourlakeumc.org, seymourlakeumc.org.
• Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 2905 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake, worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays, and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. during Lent and Advent, www.shepherdlakes.org, 248-624-4238.
• Silver Lake Church Of The Nazarene, 20 W Walton Blvd., Pontiac, https://slcpontiac.org, 248-977-4698.
• Spirit of Grace Church, 2399 Figa Ave., West Bloomfield Twp., Sunday worship at 10 a.m. The church opened a diabetic food pantry for those in need with dietary restrictions. The church seeks donations of non-perishable food items for diabetics including: proteins, nuts, grains and beans, sugar-free foods, low carb and high fiber foods as well as shopping bags and unused boxes. Drive up pantries are set for 10 a.m.-noon, 3rd Saturdays of the month, spiritofgrace.church, facebook.com/spiritograce/videos.
• Spiritual Life Center, Troy, www.slctroy.com, 248-925-6214. A Message of Hope is 10 a.m. Sundays at www.youtube.com/c/SLCTroy.
• Stone Haven Free Methodist Church, 1349 West Wattles Road, Troy, services are 11 a.m. Sundays, (limited in-person seating at 10:45 a.m.) online services at stonehavenfmc.org, 248-649-1465.
• Temple Beth El Synagogue, 7400 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, www.tbeonline.org, streaming page – tbelive.org and facebook.com/tbeonline/live, 248-851-1100.
• Temple Israel, West Bloomfield Twp., streaming video at temple-israel.org.
• Temple Kol Ami, 5085 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., tkolami.org, 248-661-0040.
• Temple Shir Shalom, 3999 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., www.shirshalom.org, 248-737-8700.
• Thrive Church, a Global Methodist Church, 680 W. Livingston Road, Highland Twp., www.thrive-church.us, 248-887-1311. Thrive Church named a new lead pastor, Rev. Dr. Won Kim, effective July 1. He succeeds Pastor Tom Anderson who retired.
• Troy Church of the Nazarene, 6840 Crooks Road, Troy, troynaz.org, 248-802-7650. Worship Services and Bible Study, 11 a.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Unity of Farmington Hills worship service in person and online at 10 a.m. Sundays, youtube.com/channel/UCi90mgzXUDpw0k21_3JXlTg, Unityfh.com.
• Unity of Lake Orion, 3070 S. Baldwin Road, Orion Twp., unitylakeorion.org, 248-391-9211. Sunday worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays, in person and livestream on Facebook.
• Unity of Royal Oak, 2500 Crooks Road, Royal Oak, unityofroyaloak.org, 248-288-3550. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m., livestream on YouTube and Facebook.
• Universalist Unitarian Church of Farmington, 25301 Halsted Road, Farmington Hills, uufarmington.org. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, in person and livestream.
• University Presbyterian Church, 1385 S. Adams, Rochester Hills, universitypres.org, 248-375-0400.
• The Village Church of Ortonville, 93 N Church St. Ortonville, www.facebook.com/oumvillagechurch, 248 627-3125.
• Walled Lake United Methodist Church, 313 E Northport St., Walled Lake. Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m. in person, or at Facebook Live, facebook.com/walledlakeumc and YouTube, youtube.com/channel/UCjOTQmG5DAGUdd_ghKdp2FQ, walledlakeumc.org, 248-624-2405.
• Warren’s Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 29860 Dequindre, Warren. Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m. in person and livestream at www.aglc-warren.org, 586-751-7750.
• Waterford Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5725 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., www.waterfordadventist.org, 248-681-3334. Worship services in person and livestream, 11 a.m. Saturdays.
• Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, 143 Oneida St, Pontiac, www.welcomemissionarybaptistchurch.com, 248-335-8740. Sunday worship services are at 8:30 a.m. in person and livestream on Facebook at www.facebook.com/welcomemissionary.church.
• Wellspring Bible Church, 485 Farnsworth, White Lake Twp., worship services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, wellspringbiblechurch.org, 248-682-0319.
• West Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 4100 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., worship services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, westbloomfieldumc.org, 248-851-2330.
• White Lake Presbyterian Church. 4805 Highland Road, White Lake, worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays, 248-887-4654, whitelakepc.org.
• Williams Lake Church, 2840 Airport Road, Waterford Twp., www.facebook.com/williamslakechurch, 248-673-5911, www.williamslakechurch.com.
• Woodside Bible Church, with 14 locations in Southeast Michigan, livestream online services, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sundays, live.woodsidebible.org, 248-879-8533.
• Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St., Ferndale, in-person and online worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, www.zionlutheranmi.org.
To add a church or event to this list, visit the link to the online submission form at https://bit.ly/40a2iAm.
The Foundation for Pops held its inaugural Swing for Change Charity Golf Outing on July 19, at the Pheasant Run Golf Club in Canton. The special event honored the legacy of Lloyd “Pops” Matthews, and raised funds for those experiencing homelessness and veterans through education, resource development, and various other programs.
The day was filled with friendly competition and camaraderie as 104 golfers, divided into teams of four, took to the greens.
The event was a success, raising upwards of $25,000 for the Foundation for Pops. These funds will significantly impact the nonprofit’s mission to aid those experiencing homelessness and veterans in metro Detroit, providing essential resources and programming to improve their lives.
Joshua Morris, founder of DQS Solutions & Staffing, was inspired to start the Foundation for Pops after witnessing the challenges his grandfather, Lloyd “Pops” Matthews faced. “My grandfather fought in Vietnam. During the war, he became an addict like many. When he returned from the war, he got a job as a police officer, but was unable to stay clean and he eventually ended up homeless,” said Morris.
My grandfather was a hard worker, but he ran into roadblocks that prevented him from regaining his life — he couldn’t get a state ID without an address, and without a state ID, it was impossible for him to find work.”
Lakesha Hancock, executive director of the Foundation for Pops, and a Navy veteran, expressed her gratitude for the support received. “Seeing the community come together like this to support our mission is incredibly heartwarming. The funds raised today will help us make a real difference in the lives of those who have served our country and are now facing tough times,” said Hancock.
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Euchre from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, and from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday Aug. 15, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.
• Clarkston American Legion Post 377 to host Bingo from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 4819 Mary Sue Ave. For more information, call 248-673-9301.
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Taco Tuesday Mexican Buffet from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 13 and Chef’s Choice Buffet from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, and Fish dinners from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.
• Desert Angels to host a Miracle Box Packing Party for troops worldwide from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Oakland County Sportsmen Club, at 4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston. For more information and a complete list of requested items, email office@thedesertangel.org or call 248-736-6403.
• Post 149 to host Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at 408 S. Saginaw St. Holly For more information, call 810-348-9960.
• Post 149 to host Vet to Vet dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at 408 S. Saginaw St. Holly. Veterans, their families, significant others, and widows are welcome. Dinner is free. For more information, call 810-348-9960.
• Clarkston American Legion Post 63 to host Euchre from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at 8047 Ortonville Road. For more information, call 248-625-9912.
• White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery to host the 6th Annual Patriots Race at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at 621 W. Long Lake Road in Troy. The event, which raises funds for the Michigan Wounded & Returning Warriors Project, includes a 10K/5K Run and a 1 Mile Walk. Participants can register online at https://thepatriotsrace.com to secure an early bird discount. For more information, visit www.whitechapelcemetery.com.
• Oakland County Veterans ride free. Oakland County Veterans Services, in collaboration with the Oakland Transit division, began in June to provide free transportation to any location in Oakland County through Aug. 31. Participating transit providers include SMART, WOTA, NOTA, OPC, and People’s Express (PEX). To schedule your trip, call 248-419-7984, at least 72 hours in advance. A DD214 or equivalent driver’s license with veteran’s designation is required for all Oakland County Veterans. For more information, visit Oakgov.com/veterans.
The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at sslstart@aol.com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events.
• America’s Corvette Car Show is 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Everest Collegiate High School & Academy, 5935 Clarkston Road, Clarkston. Spectators $10 per car, participant fees and online registration at www.americascorvetteclub.org, or call 248-884-3812. Silent auction proceeds to benefit SCAMP.
• Roadkill Nights is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 10, M1 Concourse, Pontiac, https://m1concourse.com/roadkill-nights-2024, ticket prices vary.
• “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show is Aug. 11, on Walnut Blvd., downtown Rochester starting at 9 a.m., hosted by Rochester Lions Club. All proceeds go to support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other charities. Awards are presented at approximately 3:30 p.m., features a food truck, DJ, t-shirts, posters, door prizes and raffles. For information, contact Celia Domalewski at 248-765-6929, www.rochesterlionsclub.org, $20 per car.
• Woodward Dream Show & Festival is Aug. 14-Aug. 17 kicking off with Corvettes on Woodward, on Aug. 14. Red, white and blue ‘Vettes will cruise the Woodward loop in Pontiac and pull into M1 Concourse’s arena and form a huge American flag, https://m1concourse.com/woodward-dream-show-home, ticket prices vary.
• Oak Park ‘Cruise & Groove’ Car Show is 6-9 p.m. Aug. 15, Water Tower Social District, 14700 Kingston Street, Oak Park, free and open to the public and will feature local classic cars, live music, food, and more. Classic car owners can register their vehicles online at https://forms.office.com/r/Hc5DEcpuYd , or by email at mbishop@oakparkmi.gov, or by calling 248-691-2350.
• Annual Woodward Dream Cruise is Saturday, Aug. 17, along Woodward Avenue, with car shows, car parades and entertainment in the area, Aug. 16-17, www.woodwarddreamcruise.com.
Charitable activities/Fundraisers
• Ace Hardware Bucket Days Promotion is Aug. 2-4. Participating Ace Hardware stores in Southeast Michigan offer shoppers the chance to donate $5 in exchange for a five-gallon Children’s Miracle Network bucket, proceeds from Ace Bucket Days sales will be donated to Corewell Health Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Shoppers will receive a 20% discount on all items they can fit into the bucket to purchase that day, with some exclusions.
• Planet Fitness Detroit-area locations school supply drive, collecting through Aug. 9, to benefit children in grades K-12 at Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, www.planetfitness.com/gyms/?q=detroit%20mi.
• Mike Morse Law Firm annual Project Backpack giveaway noon-2 p.m. Aug. 11, at Mike Morse Law Firm parking lot, 24901 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. All Southeast Michigan students, grades K-5, are invited to attend the Project Backpack event. Backpacks stuffed with essential items including pencils, crayons, scissors, etc., will be given away on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required at www.855MIkeWins.com. In addition, participants can meet University of Michigan Running Back Donovan Edwards and watch a performance by the Detroit Youth Choir, free Kona Ice, snacks, spray tattoos, and inflatable games, raffles with prizes.
• Life-Sized Candy Land Game is noon-6 p.m. through Aug. 11, guests of all ages are invited to play a life-sized version of the classic board game inside Somerset Collection’s North Grand Court. Admission is a $5 donation to benefit Fleece & Thank You, a nonprofit that makes fleece blankets with encouraging messages for hospitalized children and their families, www.thesomersetcollection.com.
• Detroit Heart Walk is 8:30 a.m.-noon, Aug. 17, at Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester, fundraiser to benefit Children’s Heart Foundation, https://secure.qgiv.com/event/detroitwalk.
• Free diaper giveaway throughout the month of August. Priority Health partners with Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank to offer 100 free diapers and one package of wipes per baby, order at metropolitandetroitdiaperbank.com and schedule a curbside pick-up at one of 25 locations throughout metro Detroit.
Festivals/Shows
• Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival is Aug. 2-4, downtown Northville, (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday). Showcase of Michigan-based businesses and Back to School Bash on Aug. 4, with hands-on activities, student giveaways, and family-focused entertainment, www.BuyMichiganNow.com. Admission is free.
• Free Family Fun Fair is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 4, Crown Pointe Plaza, 25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 100, Oak Park, https://lifeskillsvillage.com/fair, to raise awareness for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, food, live music, bounce houses, free admission.
• 3rd annual Duck Race and Family Picnic and Outdoor Movie in the Park kicks off at 6 p.m. Aug. 6, at Shiawassee Park in Farmington. Bring chairs, blankets, non-alcoholic beverages and food, food vendors will also be on site. Movie begins at dusk. Family Fun Day with duck race opens at 3 p.m. Aug. 7, featuring activities and vendors with duck race at 6:30 p.m. with more than 7,500 little rubber ducks floating down the Shiawassee Park/Rouge River. Tickets are available for sale until 5 p.m. Aug. 7, https://caresfh.org/duck-race, 1 ticket for $5, 6 for $25, 13 for $50 and 28 for $100. Ticket sales fund CARES Free Food Pantry.
• Slice of Summer will be held 6-8 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Oak Park Community Center, 14300 Oak Park Blvd. in Oak Park, featuring music, dancing, hot dogs and miniature golf. Open to individuals ages 18+ with developmental disabilities and their caregivers, $10/participant and $5/caregiver and preregistration is required by Aug. 2. Register at OaklandCountyParks.com or call 248-858-0916. For questions, call or text 248-221-8040.
• Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival: 6-10:30 p.m. Aug. 9, and 3-10:30 p.m. Aug. 10, on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, live music, food trucks, vendors, www.cityofsouthfield.com, free admission, bring lawn chairs or blankets. Parking is $10.
• Milford Memories: Aug. 9-11, Art in the Village, corn hole, children’s activities, 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run is Aug. 11, downtown Milford. Beer tent in the parking lot, up the hill, in Central Park, featuring live music, open to families during the day from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. After 6 p.m. it is 21+ with a $5 admission. Parallel Fifth is at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9; The Family Tradition Band is at 7 p.m. Aug. 10; Power Play Detroit is noon-5 p.m. Aug. 11, www.milfordmemories.com.
• “Festival of Flight” annual Open House and Air Show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 11, with the airshow from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Oakland County International Airport. The event features a variety of air show performers, aircraft displays, a Kids Zone Play Area by Oakland County Parks & Recreation, and a health fair hosted by the Oakland County Health Division. Airplane and helicopter rides will be available for $50 per person. Admission and parking is free.
Golf outings
• 43rd Annual March of Dimes Golf Classic is Aug. 12, at Saint John’s Resort, 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, register at www.marchofdimes.org/events/Event.aspx?eventId=22749&.
• John Kelly Memorial Golf Invitational is Aug. 12, at the Country Club of Detroit, 220 Country Club Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, to support Rose Hill Center, mental health facility. Lunch at 11 a.m., shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Register at www.rosehillcenter.org/donate or call Janeen at 248-531-2406.
Health
• Open house for new facility for those living with serious mental health disorders is 5-7 p.m. Aug. 8, at The Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Center, 23800 W 10 Mile Road, Southfield. Registration required on the Gesher events page at geshermi.org.
Meteor show events
• Meteors & More is 7 p.m.-midnight Aug. 10 at Addison Oaks County Park, 1480 W Romeo Road, Leonard. From 7-10 p.m. will include glow golf, Solar System Trail walks led by an OCP naturalist, crafts, s’mores around the fire and popcorn, live music, presentation by Oakland Astronomy Club volunteers at 9 p.m. Perseid meteor shower viewing from 10 p.m.-midnight. Preregistration is required by calling 248-693-2432 or emailing AddisonOaks@oakgov.com. Bring a blanket or camping chair, program is subject to cancellation if weather is inclement. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. Vehicle Permit or daily park entry pass required, OaklandCountyParks.com.
• Meteor Shower Overnight: 6:45 p.m. Aug. 10, through 8 a.m. Aug. 11,Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills https://science.cranbrook.edu/visit/events/2024-08/meteor-shower-overnight, $125 per person nonmembers $106 per person members.
Museums
• Innovators- Past & Present Day Camp is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays Aug. 7-Aug. 21, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, $40 for museum members, $50 non-member, stories of local inventors, activities and swimming in Stony Creek, ages 7-11, registration required at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms.
• Rochester-Avon Historical Society presents “Rochester Under the Bridge-A Walking Tour,” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8, historical walking tour. 1830s Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal? Free for members, $5 suggested donation for nonmembers. Registration is required at www.rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org/events, or 248-266-5440.
Parks/Sports
• Open house about the future of Red Oaks County Park is 4-7 p.m. Aug. 5, at 600 E Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, free event will include opportunities to chat with design staff, see preliminary designs and play on Oakland County Parks inflatables (socks required). For more information, contact Jess Whatley at whatleyj@oakgov.com.
• Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights and Waterford Oaks Wave Pool in Waterford Twp. are open for the 2024 season. During the beginning and end of the season, waterpark and wave pool hours and dates of operation will be subject to change based on weather, attendance and staff availability. Children ages 0-11 must be accompanied by an adult. It is recommended to purchase tickets online because many days sell out in advance, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks, ticket prices vary.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Plant sales
• ReLeaf Michigan is partnering withSavATree and East Michigan Native Plants to hold its annual native plant sale on 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 18, at SavATree’s Troy location, 2427 John R Road. There will also be an “Ask an Arborist” to answer any questions about trees and woody shrubs. A wide variety of native grasses and flowers will be available in 2.5” containers, sold for $5 each, or in garden kits. The complete list can be viewed on ReLeaf Michigan’s website at www.releafmichigan.org/plantsale2024. Pre-orders can be made before Aug. 9.
Support activities/Resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
Farmers markets are open in the area, offering fresh produce, herbs and plants. In addition, some markets host food trucks and musical entertainment. Other items at markets include beauty products, baked foods, canned goods, arts and crafts.
• Downtown Berkley Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursdays through Oct. 31, at South Robina Avenue at 12 Mile Road, downtown Berkley, https://downtownberkley.com/farmersmarket.
• Birmingham Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 27, locally grown seasonal produce, artisan baked goods, fresh foods, plants, live music, food trucks and children’s activities in Public Parking Lot 6 at 660 North Old Woodward Ave., downtown Birmingham, (free parking on Sundays), 248-530-1200, ALLINBirmingham.com/FarmersMarket.
• Clarkston Area Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays through Oct. 12 in the front parking lot at the Clarkston Community Education Center, 6558 Waldon Road, Clarkston, features live music, clarkstonareafarmersmarket@gmail.com, clarkstonareafarmersmarket.com.
• Clawson Summer Sunday Park Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 11 and Aug. 25, at Clawson City Park, 1080 N. Custer (in the parking lot off Elmwood between Main and Crooks Road). The Farmstand is at the park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 3, www.cityofclawson.com/your_community/farmers_market.php.
• Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 2, at Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion, 33113 Grand River Ave., at Grove St., 248-473-7276 ext. 13, farmingtonfarmersmarket.com.
• Fenton Farmers Market: 5-8 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 19, in front of the Fenton Community & Cultural Center, 150 S. Leroy St., Fenton, facebook.com/fentonmarket, slpr.net, pets are not allowed in market space.
• Spicer Orchards: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, at 10411 Clyde, Fenton. U-pick blueberries, peaches, sunflowers and pre-picked corn in the market, while the season lasts. Call 810-632-7692 for hours and picking conditions, spicerorchards.com.
• Highland Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 5, at Highland Township Complex, 205 N. John St., Highland, live music, www.facebook.com/HighlandFarmersMarketMichigan, www.highlandfarmmarket.com. (new location this year)
• Holly Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct 27, at Crapo Park, downtown Holly, hollyfarmersmarket.weebly.com, facebook.com/HollyFarmers, https://hollyfarmersmarket.weebly.com.
• Fogler’s Greenhouse & Farm Market: Open daily, seasonally from early spring to late fall, 3979 Rochester Road, Rochester, and 559 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, foglersgreenhouse.com, 248-652-3614.
• Milford Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 10, at East Liberty Street between S. Main St. and Union St., in downtown Milford, fresh produce, live music, family activities, milfordvendor@gmail.com, milfordfarmersmarket.org.
• Northville Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 31, at Highland Lakes Shopping Center, 43039 W Seven Mile Road, Northville, live music, 248-349-7640, northville.org/farmers-market-vendors. (new location this year)
• Oakland County Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, (summer market hours), at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., email OCmarket@oakgov.com, 248-858-5495, www.facebook.com/OaklandCountyFarmersMarket.
• Oak Park Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 3, at Community Center Parking Lot, 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, SNAP/EBT/Bridge cards, Double Up Food Bucks, Senior Market Fresh and WIC Project Fresh coupons, 248-691-7555, oakparkmi.gov, www.facebook.com/opfarmersmarket.
• Davis Family Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 12, at Seymour Lake Township Park, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, https://oxparkrec.org.
• Oxford Open-Air & Vendors Market: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15, downtown Oxford in Washington Square, preceding the Concerts in the Park events, www.facebook.com/DowntownOxford.
• McLaren Oakland Farmers Market: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through October, in front of the McLaren Oakland Corporate building, near Huron Street, Pontiac. McLaren partnered with The City of Pontiac and Eastern Market to present the weekly market, pontiac.mi.us.
• Downtown Rochester Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26, at the corner of E. Third and Water Street, one block east of Main Street, Downtownrochestermi.com, 248-656-0060.
• Royal Oak Farmers Market: Farm Fresh Fridays is 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays through mid-October, and 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, year-round, at 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak, 248-246-3276, romi.gov/farmersmarket. Antiques and Collectibles show is 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays.
• South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26, at 110 W. Liberty St. downtown South Lyon, 248-388-7404, www.facebook.com/SouthLyonFarmersandArtisansMarket
• Troy Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 18, (new day and time this year) at Jeanne M. Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center Drive, Troy, seasonal Michigan grown fruits and vegetables, flowers and products, food trucks, musical entertainment, 248-524-1147, troymi.gov/farmersmarket, facebook.com/TroyMIFarmersMarket.
• Walled Lake Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through October, at the Walled Lake City Event Field, 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake, 248-624-4847, walledlake.us.
Oakland County Farmers Market. Peg McNichol/MediaNews Group
• Muscle & More is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 3, at Royal Oak Historical Museum, 1411 W Webster Road, Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, 248-439-1501. Classic Car Show, pre-registration $20, day of show $25.
• America’s Corvette Car Show is 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Everest Collegiate High School & Academy, 5935 Clarkston Road, Clarkston. Spectators $10 per car, participant fees and online registration at www.americascorvetteclub.org, or call 248-884-3812. Silent auction proceeds to benefit SCAMP.
• “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show is Aug. 11, on Walnut Blvd., downtown Rochester starting at 9 a.m., hosted by Rochester Lions Club. All proceeds go to support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other charities. Awards are presented at approximately 3:30 p.m., features a food truck, DJ, t-shirts, posters, door prizes and raffles. For information, contact Celia Domalewski at 248-765-6929, www.rochesterlionsclub.org, $20 per car.
• Roadkill Nights is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 10, M1 Concourse, Pontiac, https://m1concourse.com/roadkill-nights-2024, ticket prices vary.
• Woodward Dream Show & Festival is Aug. 14-Aug. 17 kicking off with Corvettes on Woodward, on Aug. 14. Red, white and blue ‘Vettes will cruise the Woodward loop in Pontiac and pull into M1 Concourse’s arena and form a huge American flag, https://m1concourse.com/woodward-dream-show-home, ticket prices vary.
• Oak Park ‘Cruise & Groove’ Car Show is 6-9 p.m. Aug. 15, Water Tower Social District, 14700 Kingston Street, Oak Park, free and open to the public and will feature local classic cars, live music, food, and more. Classic car owners can register their vehicles online at https://forms.office.com/r/Hc5DEcpuYd , or by email at mbishop@oakparkmi.gov, or by calling 248-691-2350.
• The annual Woodward Dream Cruise is Saturday, Aug. 17, along Woodward Avenue, with car shows, car parades and entertainment in the area, Aug. 16-17, www.woodwarddreamcruise.com.
Charitable activities/Fundraisers
• Jackie Kallen, known as “The First Lady of Boxing,” will be part of a benefit, “Knockout Skin Cancer,” 6-9 p.m. Aug. 1, at the Steinway Piano Gallery 2700 E. West Maple, Commerce Twp., $100 per ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and buffet prepared by Andiamo, complimentary valet parking, an open bar featuring fine wine, craft cocktails and beer, music by The Blue Guitar, DJ, sports memorabilia silent auction, benefit for UEmpower Foundation, to support patients of all ages needing assistance, https://uempower.org/events1. Call 815-367-6937 to reserve tickets.
• Ace Hardware Bucket Days Promotion is Aug. 2-4. Participating Ace Hardware stores in Southeast Michigan offer shoppers the chance to donate $5 in exchange for a five-gallon Children’s Miracle Network bucket, proceeds from Ace Bucket Days sales will be donated to Corewell Health Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Shoppers will receive a 20% discount on all items they can fit into the bucket to purchase that day, with some exclusions.
• Woodhouse Day Spa announces the Color of Wellness 5K Run, a family event to benefit local families facing cancer via New Day Foundation for Families, Aug. 3, starting at 8 a.m., beginning and ending at Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., and winding through the streets of downtown Rochester. Registration for the Color of Wellness 5K is $30 per person; register by July 15 to guarantee a race t-shirt and finisher medal, 248-564-9577, www.FoundationforFamilies.org.
• Detroit Heart Walk is 8:30 a.m.-noon, Aug. 17, at Rochester Municipal Park. 400 6th St., Rochester, fundraiser to benefit Children’s Heart Foundation, https://secure.qgiv.com/event/detroitwalk.
Community activities
• Wet and Wild Wednesdays are noon-2 p.m. Wednesdays, through July 31 at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, $5 ages 2+, no registration required.
• The Clarkston Area Backyard Birders meeting is at 6:30 p.m. July 31, with a presentation of “Living with Us,” the first episode, from the BBC series, “The Secret Life of Birds,” at Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp. The free event Includes refreshments, open to the public.
• Oakland Uncorked is 7-10 p.m. Aug. 2, Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, annual event that showcases local restaurants, wine distributors, craft beer brewers and artists. Advance register at WaterfordChamber.org or 248-666-8600. $60/person, ages 21+, non-refundable tickets.
• Gun Destruction Event is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 3, at Nativity Episcopal Church, 21220 W 14 Mile Road, Bloomfield Hills, www.stdavidssf.org.
• Movies Under the Stars is July 29, at Hess Hathaway Park, 825 S. Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp. $5 per person, free for children under 2, www.waterfordmi.gov.
• Movies in the Moonlight- “Barbie” is Aug. 3, in the parking lot at the corner of E. Third & Water, one block east of Main. The movie lot opens at 7 p.m. and movies begin around 8:30 pm. Admission is free. www.DowntownRochesterMI.com.
• Stream Science is 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, free, no registration required, donations welcome, Rochesterhills.org/museum.
Educational events
• Information session for adults 18+ to learn how to get free college tuition at Oakland Community College through the Michigan Reconnect program, 6:30-8 p.m. July 30, at Auburn Hills Campus, F122, register at www.edu/mireconnect, for questions, email admissions@oaklandcc.edu.
• Youth Career Discovery Camp for middle schoolers ages 10-14 to explore high-demand careers and get involved in team activities, is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 5-8 at OCC Auburn Hills Campus, MTEC Building, Room 236. Register at www.oaklandcc.edu/ce, for questions, contact Pam Janczarek at phjancza@oaklandcc.edu or 248-232-4167, $150 per student.
Festivals/Shows
• Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is July 27 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 28, at 6925 Daly Road, West Bloomfield Twp., up to 140 nationally recognized artists, free parking in the last back half of the parking lot behind West Bloomfield Medical Center, 6900 Orchard Lake Road, hotworks.org, admission is $5, free for ages 13 and younger.
• Fine Art at The Village is July 27 and noon-6 p.m. July 28 at The Village of Rochester Hills shopping center, features food trucks, activities for children including arts and crafts and book readings. R & D Band at noon-5 p.m. July 28 in Festival Park, www.FineArtAtTheVillage.com.
• Annual Diversity Expo Event is 4-6:30 p.m. July 30, featuring 90+ minority, women, veteran and LGBTQ+ businesses, at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, free event. Register at https://bit.ly/44C4Jhr.
• Food Truck Festival at the Big Rig Gig is 5-9 p.m. Aug. 2, at Friendship Park, 3380 Clarkston Road, Orion Twp., www.orionareachamber.com/events/details/food-truck-festival-at-the-big-rig-gig-in-partnership-with-orion-parks-rec-14710.
• Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival is Aug. 2-4, downtown Northville, (4 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Friday, 1o a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday). Showcase of Michigan-based businesses, and Back to School Bash on Aug. 4, with hands-on activities, student giveaways, and special family-focused entertainment, including performances from magician Anthony Grupido, www.BuyMichiganNow.com. Admission is free.
• Free Family Fun Fair is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 4, Crown Pointe Plaza, 25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 100, Oak Park, https://lifeskillsvillage.com/fair, to raise awareness for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, food, live music, bounce houses, free admission.
• 3rd annual Duck Race and Family Picnic and Outdoor Movie in the Park kicks off at 6 p.m. Aug. 6, at Shiawassee Park in Farmington. Bring chairs, blankets, non-alcoholic beverages, and food, food vendors will also be on site. Movie begins at dusk. Family Fun Day with duck race opens at 3 p.m. Aug. 7, featuring activities and vendors with duck race at 6:30 p.m. with more than 7,500 little rubber ducks floating down the Shiawassee Park/Rouge River. The first duckling to cross the finish line wins $100 worth of groceries for 52 weeks from Busch’s Fresh Food Market for ticket holder. Tickets are available for sale until 5 p.m. Aug. 7, https://caresfh.org/duck-race, 1 ticket for $5, 6 for $25, 13 for $50 and 28 for $100. Ticket sales fund CARES Free Food Pantry.
• Slice of Summer will be held 6-8 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Oak Park Community Center, 14300 Oak Park Blvd. in Oak Park, featuring music, dancing, hot dogs and miniature golf. Open to individuals ages 18+ with developmental disabilities and their caregivers, $10/participant and $5/caregiver and preregistration is required by Aug. 2. Register at OaklandCountyParks.com or call 248-858-0916. For questions, call or text 248-221-8040.
• “Festival of Flight” annual Open House and Air Show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 11, with the airshow from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Oakland County International Airport. The event features a variety of air show performers, aircraft displays, a Kids Zone Play Area by Oakland County Parks & Recreation, and a health fair hosted by the Oakland County Health Division. Airplane and helicopter rides will be available for $50 per person. Admission and parking is free.
Golf outings
• 43rd Annual March of Dimes Golf Classic is Aug. 12, at Saint John’s Resort, 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, register at www.marchofdimes.org/events/Event.aspx?eventId=22749&.
• John Kelly Memorial Golf Invitational is Aug. 12, at the Country Club of Detroit, 220 Country Club Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, to support Rose Hill Center, mental health facility. Lunch at 11 a.m., shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Register at www.rosehillcenter.org/donate or call Janeen at 248-531-2406.
Parks/Sports
• Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights and Waterford Oaks Wave Pool in Waterford Twp. are open for the 2024 season. During the beginning and end of the season, waterpark and wave pool hours and dates of operation will be subject to change based on weather, attendance and staff availability. Children ages 0-11 must be accompanied by an adult. It is recommended to purchase tickets online because many days sell out in advance, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks, ticket prices vary.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Support activities/Resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) recognizes employers that commit to military veteran recruitment, training, and retention practices by awarding those employers Gold, Silver, and Bronze level status as Veteran-Friendly Employers. MVAA’s Veteran-Friendly Employer program helps qualified organizations recruit and retain top veteran talent while providing others a road map to improve their recruitment efforts.
MVAA will assist employers as they develop and improve their efforts to recruit and retain high-quality veteran candidates. Employers who meet the criteria will be publicly recognized and allowed to use the Gold, Silver or Bronze Michigan Veteran-Friendly Employer logo to market themselves to potential veteran applicants.
Organizations that would like to be recognized as a Veteran-Friendly Employer (VFE) should review the criteria and fill out the VFE application. VFEs are encouraged to submit their logo, which will be used solely for display on the MVAA webpage showcasing the VFEs. For more information and the application, visit www.michigan.gov/mvaa/employment-new/panel-employers/become-friendly-emp.
Oakland County Veterans ride free
Oakland County Veterans Services, in collaboration with the Oakland Transit division, began in June to provide free transportation to any location in Oakland County through Aug. 31. Participating transit providers include SMART, WOTA, NOTA, OPC, and People’s Express (PEX). To schedule a trip, call 248-419-7984, at least 72 hours in advance. A DD214 or equivalent driver’s license with veteran’s designation is required for all Oakland County Veterans. For more information, visit Oakgov.com/veterans.
Upcoming events
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Euchre from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 29, and from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday Aug. 1, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.
• Royal Oak American Legion Post 253 to host Name that Tune at 7 p.m. Tuesday July 30, at 1505 N. Main St. For more information, call 248-546-0490.
• Clarkston American Legion Post 377 to host Bingo from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at 4819 Mary Sue Ave. For more information, call 248-673-9301.
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 to host Chef’s Choice Buffet from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, and Fish dinners from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford. For more information, call 248-628-9081.
• Clarkston American Legion Post 63 to host Euchre from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at 8047 Ortonville Road. For more information, call 248-625-9912.
• Oakland County Veteran Services and Oakland County Parks will host a Veterans Food Distribution event from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Aug. 8, at Catalpa Oaks County Park, 27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield. Register to pick up free food and learn about what Oakland County Veterans Services has to offer at: www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-food-distribution-event-august-event-tickets-692599402457?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information, contact Tyrone Jordan at jordant@oakgov.com or 248-285-8016.
Vet Fest is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Fowlerville Fairground, 8800 W. Grand River Ave., Fowlerville. Vet Fest is Michigan’s largest veteran engagement event of the year drawing in several thousand veterans and family members from all around the state. It is a free event for all active duty, retired, or military veteran families. Veterans can enjoy a day of camaraderie while learning about a wide variety of veteran specific resources. It is family oriented and veterans’ family members can enjoy food, bounce houses, live music, backpack and school supply giveaways, and more. All veterans in attendance are eligible to win a variety of prizes valued from $300 -$1,500. For more information, visit https://milivcounty.gov/meetings/vetfest-2024. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/vet-fest-2024-presented-by-vetlife-tickets-927835409687.
The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at sslstart@aol.com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events.
Depending on exactly when you catch up with 14-year-old Isaieh, you might find him playing with his Rubik’s cube or an Nintendo game or his Baby Yoda, or browsing through books at the library (especially Harry Potter or anime), watching a Marvel series movie, shooting hoops outdoors, or enjoying being in school with his teachers and classmates.
Isaieh loves animals, real or stuffed, and would love to be placed with a forever family that has pets.
“Isaieh likes playing football and hopes to join a team, and he is very good at building things,” his worker says. “He makes things with Legos that I think are hard to do, but he can do it. I don’t even know if I could do that.
“He is such a kind soul…so gentle. He is quick to love and build connections with people. He is very generous and willingly shares his toys. He’s not a selfish kid. In some ways, he seems ‘young’ for fourteen, but he is a caretaker. He loves helping kids, and this leadership makes them feel comfortable, safe and included.
“When I visit him,” she continues, “Isaieh gives me an instant smile and says, ‘I missed you!’ He likes to make me and others laugh and will tell corny jokes. He has a great disposition in life and is a happy kid. I’ve never seen him unhappy.
“He is extremely resilient and is able to have hard and complex conversations for his age, while remaining optimistic. He is a loving, sweet and smart boy who deserves a chance to join a loving family.”
Isaieh’s worker believes he should be in a one- or two-parent family who will love him unconditionally, be patient with him and be willing, with consistency, to help develop his independent skills and his learning.
“Isaieh needs quality time and long-term commitment with a family to build connection and a strong foundation to aid in his success.”
And what does Isaieh ask for?
He wishes for family that could do lots of things together: eat dinners, go on vacations, play games, have fun and, hopefully, sharing the love of a family pet — especially a dog.
For more information about adoption, fostering or mentoring, contact Orchard’s Children’s Services at 855-694-7301.
Isaieh (Photo by Camren Clouthier, courtesy of MARE Heart Gallery)
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