Business/Career activities
• The Troy Chamber of Commerce to host a free seminar for home buyers and homeowners, “What to Expect When Buying or Selling in 2022,” 5:30-7 p.m. May 18 at 2125 Butterfield Drive, Troy, free event, register at bit.ly/3F9yoBQ or call Josephine Dries 810-740-4499.
• Tech Career Night is 7-8:30 p.m. May 19 at The Hawk Auditorium, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, for questions, email marie.sarnack i@gmail.com. Learn about in-demand and high-paying jobs and educational opportunities. Students, parents, veterans, career changers, all are welcome, no registration needed, presented by Farmington/Farmington Hills Commission on Children, Youth, & Families, fhgov.com.
Children’s activities
• Oakland County Sheriff Pal program for in-person spring programs, May 16-June 25, registration is through May 15, sheriffpal.com. For information email Jay at jhickson@sheriffpal.com.
Expos
• “Dino & Dragon Stroll”, a Jurassic walk-thru experience, is May 19-22, and May 28-29 at Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., DinoAndDragonStroll.com, gen adm.- $24.99+, free for children under 2 and military and veterans, additional service fees, net proceeds from opening night to benefit Jay’s Juniors to help chronically and terminally ill children. Sensory-friendly sessions are 8:30 a.m. May 21 and May 28.
• Support Local Expo is 4:30- 7:30 p.m. May 18, presented by the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce at Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., waterfordchamber.org.
Environmental activities
• Volunteers are needed for a Community Tree Planting Event, 8:45 a.m.-noon, May 21 at Boulan Park, 1898 Boulan Park Drive in Troy, to help plant 20 trees. Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing and bring a shovel and work gloves if they have them. RSVPs are appreciated at releafmichigan.org/RSVP.
• The city of Southfield’s Annual Rouge River Cleanup is 9 a.m.-noon, May 21. Registration is required for logjam removal by emailing bsiedlaczek@cityofsouthfield.com. Also volunteers are need to remove invasive plants and weeding at Berberian Woods in Southfield at the end of Streamwood (walk down two-track lane and cross the bridge). For information, call Storm Water Manager Brandy Siedlaczek at 248-796-4806.
• Volunteers are needed to clean up the Rouge River watershed on Rouge River Day, 9 a.m.-noon, May 21 at Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, check in at the nature center, free, all ages welcome. Register at 248-473-1870 or email Ashlie Smith at asmith@fhgov.com.
• Residents of RRRASOC member communities including Farmington, Farmington Hills, Milford, Milford Township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake and Wixom may participate in household hazardous waste collection events. The next event is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21 at Milford Civic Center, 1100 Atlantic St., Milford, 248-208-2270, rrrasoc.org.
Fundraisers/Volunteer opportunities
• Gleaners Community Food Bank food distribution event is at the Oakland County Farmers Market, 9-11 a.m. May 18, while supplies last, for those in need. Drive-up and stay in the vehicle, or walk-up distribution, no need for proof of eligibility. For information, call 248-858-5495 or email OCmarket@oakgov.com.
• Bike donation event to benefit youth in need, is 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. May 21 at Royal Oak Ford, new car parking lot, 27550 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, hosted by Dan Gutfreund Realty Group and Oakland County Sheriff’s Office’s ReCycle bike program, sheriffpal.com.
• Busch’s Fresh Food Market locations will be hosting the “All aBout Children (ABC) Food Drive”, through May 15 to benefit local food banks, buschs.com/community-giving.
• A Wild Time at the Detroit Zoo is 7 a.m.-noon, May 21, at the Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak, shadesofpink.securesweet.com. Advance tickets are $35/adults; $25/children (6-17); $10/little ones (2-5); free for younger than 2, shadesofpinkfoundation.org, 248-310-1559.
Health/Safety activities
• Studio 8 Fitness of Waterford to host a free yoga lesson from noon-12:45 a.m. May 19 at the Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., on the grassy area to the west of the market building, weather permitting, visit OaklandCountyParks.com or call 248-858-5495 for information.
• Farmington Hills Fire Department offers free car seat Inspections by appointment for May 21, 8 a.m.-noon at Fire Station No. 3, 29260 Grand River Ave. Farmington Hills. Register for an appointment with Sara West at swest@fhgov.com or call 248-474-5500.
• State of Michigan COVID-19 hotline for testing or vaccines is 1-888-535-6136, (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.), for information, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus or CDC.gov/Coronavirus or email COVID19@michigan.gov.
Libraries
• Auburn Hills Public Library, Auburn Hills City Complex, 3400 E. Seyburn Drive, Auburn Hills, email FAHPL3400@gmail.com. Used book sale is May 19-21. Members only pre-sale is 5-7 p.m. May 18, (memberships may be purchased at the door).
• Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, www.baldwinlib.org, 248-647-1700. Friends of the Baldwin Public Library to hold Used Book and Media Sale, through May 16 on the lower level of the library.
• Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E Commerce Road, Commerce Twp., 248-669-8108, commercelibrary.info. Robert Dustman, author of “Defining Moments”: 7 p.m. May 25.
• Lyon Township Public Library, 27005 Milford Road, South Lyon. Friends of the Lyon Township Public Library Book Sale is May 19-May 22, lyon.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-the-library-book-sale-7.
• Northville District Library Local Author Fair is 2-4 p.m. May 21, 212 W. Cady St., Northville, northvillelibrary.org, 248-349-3020. Books will be available for purchase and signing. No registration needed.
• Rochester Hills Public Library to host Michigan Rehabilitation Services, “Assisting Individuals with Disabilities Obtain Employment” at 7 p.m. May 17, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. A vocational rehabilitation counselor from Michigan Rehabilitation Services, michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mrs, will discuss customized solutions for businesses and individuals with disabilities. Registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900.
• Wixom Public Library, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Spring Used Book Sale sponsored by The Friends of the Wixom Library is May 19-21. Fill a bag for $5. Advance sale for Friends, members only on 5- 7:30 p.m. May 18, wixomlibrary.org, (memberships may be purchased at the door).
Museum activities
• A Jeffersonian Dinner is 6-8 p.m. May 19, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, Van Hoosen Farmhouse, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hill, $75 per person, register by Monday at rochesterhills.org/musprograms, 248-656-4663.
• Honeybee Hangouts – Introduction to bees & candle roll craft is 10:30 a.m.- noon, May 21 at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm Calf Barn, , 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hill, $15/non-members; $10/museum members, rochesterhills.org/musprograms.
• Great Michigan Read: “Red Metal-The Copper Country Strike of 1913” film screening is 7 p.m. May 18, inside Old Troy Church at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, free event sponsored by the Michigan Humanities Council. Geared toward adults. Space is limited. Register at troyhistoricvillage.org.
• Preservation Conversations: “Researching a House 101” is 10 a.m. May 23, inside Niles-Barnard House at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, Troy Historical Society members-free, non-members- $7. Geared toward adults. Register at troyhistoricvillage.org.
Parks/Nature activities
• Enjoy a personal, naturalist-guided nature hike during Trail Hikes by Appointment May 20-21 at Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St., Madison Heights. Register for time slots at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. No pets allowed, free and suitable for all ages. Preregistration required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers access to natural areas, trails, dog parks and park amenities. Park entrance fees apply, OaklandCountyParks.com.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Pets
A pet vaccination clinic is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21 at Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, at the Pine Grove Pavilion. No appointment is needed, nominal fee for vaccinations, cash is preferred, but credit cards are accepted. For pet safety, bring dogs on a leash and cats in a carrier, OaklandCountyParks.com.
Support resources
• Hospice of Michigan (HOM) is continuing its virtual support group sessions for Michiganders experiencing the loss of a loved one. For virtual group session times and dates, visit hom.org, call (888) 247-5701 or email kmonts@hom.org. In-person group meets on the Third Friday of the month at 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Royal Oak Senior Center, 3500 Marais Ave. Royal Oak. RSVP with Cynthia Palmer at 248-334-1323 or cpalmer@hom.org.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• Mental health resources: easterseals.com/michigan/explore-resources/mental-health-tips-during-a.html.
• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK (8255), suicidepreventionlifeline.org or text 741741.
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