Oakland County community calendar Oct. 19 and beyond – The Oakland Press

Community activities

• Oakland County Parks Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo presents “Those Who Left and Those Left Behind: Civil War Connections to Oakland County Parks”, a free Fireside Chats program, to be held virtually (via Zoom), 7-8 p.m. Oct. 21, at https://oakgov.zoom.us/j/96178895118#success, no preregistration required. For questions, call or text 248-221-8040.

• Forgotten Stories of Oakland County Women event is 7 p.m. Oct. 23, at Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave., Rochester, speaker is Carol Bacak-Egbo, https://rochester-mi.aauw.net, free, monthly meeting of the American Association of University Women, guests welcome.

Fundraisers/Charitable events

• “Back to the 80s-A Homecoming Party to Combat Homelessness is 7-11 p.m. Oct. 24, Lafayette Grande, One Lafayette St., Pontiac, hosted by Community Housing Network, https://communityhousingnetwork.org/80s-homecoming-fundraiser/#next, tickets are $80+.

• Shades of Pink Foundation “Think Pink T-shirt” campaign, with a portion of every sale supporting breast cancer patients in Southeast Michigan, www.bonfire.com/store/shades-of-pink-foundation-store, shadesofpinkfoundation.org/2025-breast-cancer-awareness-month.

• Pontiac’s Super Run Club hosts “Day of the Dead” 5K Fun Run to benefit the Pontiac Creative Art Center, 9 a.m. Nov. 1, at Pontiac Creative Art Center, 47 Williams St., Pontiac. The fundraiser is non-timed and open to all ages and paces. Coffee and Mexican treats from local Shelia’s Bakery will await finishers and first glimpse of the PCAC’s Community Ofrenda and Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibition which runs from noon until 5 p.m. with a candlelight vigil to honor loved ones. Register at www.superrunclub.com/store/p/day-of-the-dead-fun-run-fundraiser-for-pontiac-creative-arts-center, $5+ minimum donation to participate.

• Paint a Miracle to host its third annual Miracle at Meadow Brook Exhibit, 7-9:30 p.m., Nov. 6, at Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester. Paint a Miracle is a Rochester-based nonprofit art studio for individuals with disabilities. The curated exhibit is created by Paint a Miracle artists, available for viewing and purchase, as well as an artist meet and greet, appetizers, and drinks, in addition to self-guided tours of the historic Meadow Brook Hall. Tickets are $100 each or $180 for two. Purchase tickets by Oct. 24, at https://pam.cbo.io.

• Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser-The Epilepsy Expedition is Nov. 8. Pre-festivities from 4-5 p.m., hunt 5-6 p.m., post festivities 6-7 p.m. Pre and post activities will be at Trvfit Fitness, 33019 Grand River Ave., Farmington, the hunt will be outside around downtown Farmington, register by Oct. 20, https://connect.epilepsymichigan.org/campaign/731133/donate, $30 per person, free for ages 4 and under.

• A Night of Giving is 6 p.m. Nov. 10, Bella Piatti, 167 Townsend St., Birmingham, presented by Children’s Miracle Network at Corewell Health Children’s and Variety The Children’s Charity of Detroit, fine dining, stories of hope, live auction, and philanthropy with proceeds benefiting children across Southeast Michigan, www.Variety-Detroit.com, www.facebook.com/VarietyDetroit, ticket prices vary.

Halloween activities

• Royal Oak Spooktacular is 1-5 p.m. Oct. 19, downtown Royal Oak and Centennial Commons, 204 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, trick or treating from 1-3 p.m., pick up trail map brochure at the Royal Oak Chamber booth in Centennial Commons, Magic Show at 4 p.m., bring chairs or blanket, costume parade/contest at 4:30 p.m., www.royaloakchamber.com/events/details/royal-oak-spooktacular-4228.

• Annual Trunk or Treat is 1-3 p.m. Oct. 19, at Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club, 4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston, face painting, hot dogs, snow cones, free community event, volunteers needed to pass out candy, 248-623-0444, www.facebook.com/OCSCMI.

• Halloween and Haunted House is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, at Pontiac Public Library parking lot, 60 E. Pike St., Pontiac, https://pontiaclibrary.org, only 12 and younger with adults.

• Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree is 6-7 p.m. Oct. 22, trick or treat stroll, pumpkin patch, Seymour Lake Park Laidler Pavilion, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, www.oxparkrec.org, advanced registration is required for each child participating, $10 resident, $12 non-resident.

• Detroit Zoo Boo events are 4-9:30 p.m. Fridays to Sundays, through Oct. 26, trick-or-treating at the Zoo, family-friendly entertainment, $21-$25+, parking is $8 per vehicle, https://detroitzoo.org/events/zoo-boo.

• Halloween Stroll events are Friday-Sunday, through Oct. 31, and Oct. 30, at Canterbury Village, 2369 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., immersive displays, animatronics, and whimsical characters, Scarecrow Row, Spooky Carousel House, ticket prices vary, advance purchase timed tickets at www.canterburyvillage.com, food and drinks to purchase.

Health/Fitness

• Confidence After Cancer-A Night of Empowerment & Celebration is 5 p.m. Oct. 23, Glam Jail Med Spa,  200 E. Brown St., Birmingham, www.glamjail.com, also benefits the Shades of Pink Foundation which provides financial support to those fighting breast cancer.

• The Bloomfield Township Senior Services is hosting Flu Shot Clinic on 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 24, at the Bloomfield Township Senior Center, 4315 Andover Road, Bloomfield Township, available to Bloomfield Township residents 50+ years. Flu shots are free for seniors 65+ with Medicare B. Other participants’ shots will be billed to their insurance, register by calling 248-723-3500.

• LaBlast Master Class is 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 24, with Louis van Amstel from Dancing with the Stars at The Village Club, 190 E. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, reservations are required at https://thevillageclub.org/events/lablast-dance-fitness-9, 248-644-3450, ext. 238, $60+.

• Ladies’ Night-Wealth & Wellness! is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29, at Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave., Rochester, featuring a “Financial Fitness” mini-workshop with Heidi McCarroll, Investment Adviser and Registered Representative, breast cancer screening and dense breast education by Dr. Shoshana Hallowell, mocktails and food, wellness and beauty vendors, Boobie Bingo. Register at https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/ladiesnight, $10+.

Household hazardous waste disposal events

• Residents of RRRASOC communities Farmington, Farmington Hills, Milford, Milford Township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake and Wixom – are welcome to take household hazardous waste to safely discard, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25, at RRRASOC MRF – Truck Entrance, 20875 Mapleridge Ave., Southfield, www.rrrasoc.org. Also up to three boxes or up to 100 pounds of paper accepted for shredding, and clothing and small household items will be collected by Simple Recycling. Keep separate from HHW.

Library/Author events

• Local Author Fair is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25, Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, featuring 21 authors and illustrators will be on hand to share and sell their books, and cider and donuts. For a list of authors, visit https://ropl.org/1905/Meet-the-Authors, 248-246-3700.

• True Crime Author Panel is 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, with Nina Innsted, host of true crime podcast “Already Gone, at The Hawk Black Box Theatre, 29995 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, beer and wine to purchase for ages 21+, $15+ advance.

• The Rochester Hills Public Library to host the Human Library event, Feb. 28, 2026, as an official Publishing Partner of The Human Library Organization. The library seeks community members to volunteer to share their story and represent a stigmatized group in the community, and answer questions. The purpose of the Human Library is not to further a political platform or mission, but to enable individuals to speak about their own lived experience. Those interested in being a Human Library book may apply at rhpl.org/humanlibrary by Nov. 3.

Museum activities

• Rochester Hills Museum is open for drop-in hours, Fridays and Saturdays, from noon-3 p.m. with guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Red House, at 1 p.m., 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, free admission for museum members, $5/adults, $3/seniors and students for non-members.

• Veteran’s Presentation-WWI Christmas Miracle is 7-8 p.m. Oct. 27, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, free for museum members, non-members-$8 adult, $5 senior or student, registration required at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms.

Parks/Sports

• A Walk in the Woods is a free, educational program hosted by Oakland County Parks with Q&A for nature-related questions during the hike, to be held 10:30-11:15 a.m. Oct. 24, at Wint Nature Center, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp., no pets permitted, preregistration is required; call 248-858-0916, or visit www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.

• Ace Pickleball Club, a national pickleball franchise, is opening a location Oct. 25, at 2285 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Twp., www.acepickleballclub.com/bloomfield-mi.

• Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free admission. General park entry fees and vehicle permits have been eliminated for all parks operated by Oakland County Parks, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.

• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply. Annual vehicle passes are $40 for residents or $45 for non-residents. Senior citizen pricing on annual passes are available in-person at toll booths or park offices with ID as proof of age.

• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.

Seniors

• Medicare Open Enrollment: Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, Medicare beneficiaries may change their prescription drug plan (Part D) or Medicare Advantage plan – or have it reviewed – at no cost by a certified counselor. AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services’ MI Options Medicare Assistance Program is offering phone, virtual, and in-person appointments. MI Options counselors are not affiliated with health insurance companies. Appointments are available by calling 800-803-7174 or 248-262-0545, or visit ageways.org for appointment times. AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services was previously Area Agency on Aging 1-B.

• Jewish Senior Life Fall Open House is 1-4 p.m. Oct. 19, Lillian & Samuel Hechtman Apartments, 6700 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., 248-592-5075, preregistration is requested.

Support 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.

• 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.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.

• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.

• 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.

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