Business activities
• Oxford Bank Event on Fraud & Scam Prevention for Small Business Owners is 5-7:30 p.m. May 12, at Boulder Pointe Golf Club, 1 Champion Drive, Oxford. Small business owners are invited to a presentation from US Secret Service Agent Scott Klein on how to spot and stop scams that target small businesses, www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-fraud-scam-prevention-event-tickets-1987915656241?aff=oddtdtcreator#location.
Community activities
• The City of Birmingham invites residents to participate in an “I Voted” sticker contest for the upcoming August state primary election and November general election. Birmingham residents can submit their design through the city’s public engagement platform, Engage Birmingham, now through May 4, at https://bhamgov.org/stickercontest.
• National Day of Prayer event is from 6-7 p.m. May 7, at Veterans Memorial Plaza, Troy City Hall, 500 W Big Beaver Road, Troy, gather in front of the Troy City Hall at the Veteran’s Memorial Plaza, for individual and group prayer, www.nationaldayofprayer.org.
• AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services invites the public to comment on its multiyear plan to spend approximately $26.4 million annually in state and federal funds for critical senior services in fiscal years 2027-2029. The AgeWays service area includes Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw Counties. The forum is scheduled at noon May 8, via Zoom, tinyurl.com/AgeWays27. The draft plan is available at AgeWays.org. Written comments on the plan can be submitted by May 23, 2026, to Katie Scharf at kscharf@ageways.org or to Katie Scharf, AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services, 31700 Middlebelt, Ste. 140, Farmington Hills, MI, 48334.
Farmers markets/Flower and plant sales
• Oakland County Farmers Market summer market hours are 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, May 2 through December, (open year-round on Saturdays), at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., email OCmarket@oakgov.com, 248-858-5495, www.facebook.com/OaklandCountyFarmersMarket.
• Rose Hill Center’s Annual Flower and Plant Sale is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9, at the center, 5130 Rose Hill Blvd., Holly, www.rosehillcenter.org/events, featuring roses, flowers, plants, hanging baskets, and family activities. Sales to raise funds to support programs and services provided by Rose Hill Center, a nonprofit residential treatment facility for individuals living with mental illness.
Fundraisers/Volunteer opportunities
• The “Save the Headstones” Sneak Peek is 1-3 p.m. May 3, at Oak Hill Cemetery, 216 University Drive, Pontiac. The event kicks off the historical preservation project at Oak Hill Cemetery in Pontiac. The cemetery has monuments or gravesites in need of restoration and seeks contributions. Members of the community can adopt a headstone for restoration, either in full or part, by a donation to the Oak Hill Fund, the Oakland County Historical Society, www.ocphs.org/save-the-headstones, call 248-338-6732 or email OakHill@pinegrovewisner.org
• Lucky Loop 5K is May 3, at Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave. Royal Oak, Race Day Pick Up is 7:30-8:30 a.m., 5K runners assemble at start line at 8:50 a.m., untimed runners and walkers start at 9:05 a.m.; Kids Fun Run Start Time: 9:45 a.m., https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/RoyalOak/LuckyLoop5K, to support Royal Oak Leprechauns sports.
• From Hunger to Hope Dinner is May 7, at Farmington Hills Manor, 23666 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, to benefit CARES in Farmington Hills, which provides food and support to residents in need, doors at 5:30 p.m., https://caresfh.org/hungertohope, tickets are $100+.
• Oakland History Center’s Art and Artifact Auction is 6-9 p.m. May 8, at the Crofoot Cafe, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, admission is $25, 248-338-6732, www.ocphs.org.
• The National Association of Letter Carriers Annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive is the second Saturday in May, this year May 9. Residents are asked to fill a bag of non-perishable food items and place near mailbox for the letter carrier to pick up, nalc.org/food, facebook.com/StampOutHunger.
• OLHSA Walk for Warmth fundraiser is May 9, at Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Court, Orion Twp., visit www.olhsa.org/en-us/walkforwarmth to donate, or raise funds to help provide emergency services for residents in need. Registration at 9 a.m., kick off at 9:30 a.m.
• Annual “Women Helping Women” Luncheon & Fashion Show fundraiser is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9, at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University Drive, Rochester. silent auction, raffles, luncheon and a fashion show, All proceeds from the event benefit Grace Centers of Hope’s Women’s Program. Tickets are $125 per person or $750 for a table of 10 and can be purchased at https://gracecentersofhope.org/women-helping-women-luncheon-fashion-show.
• Paddy Scramble is May 11, Rackham Golf Course Huntington Woods, four person scramble, shotgun start at 9 a.m., https://northwoodsleague.com/royal-oak-leprechauns/golf-outing, prices vary, to support Royal Oak Leprechauns sports.
• “Icons Re-Imagined” gala is Lawrence Technological University Scholarship Gala is May 16, at The Department at Hudson’s Detroit, 1000 Nick Gilbert Way, Detroit. Tickets and sponsorships available at http://ltu.edu/thegala, prices vary.
Health/Safety events
• Lunch and Learn-”Hands on Physical Therapy” is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 12, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23425 Lahser Road, Southfield. Lunch is served at 11 a.m. with the program shortly after. Reservations requested at 248-357-1848 or email the office at emmanuelsfld@yahoo.com. Donations of non-perishable food for the church’s food pantry are appreciated but not required.
• Oakland County offers Virtual Vape 101 Training, a free, one-hour educational training about the dangers of vaping, health consequences, safety, how e-cigarettes operate, and vaping prevention resources is noon-1 p.m. May 12. Register at https://bit.ly/3LV8Ikh. Training link will be sent out 1 day before the event.
Library activities
• “The Safari Girls” Renee Prewitt author Talk and Book Launch: 2-4 p.m. May 3, Pontiac Creative Arts Center, 47 Williams Street, Pontiac, parking across the street, https://pontiacarts.square.site. Additional book signing events are 5-7:30 p.m. May 6, Motor City Java House, 17336 Lahser Rd, Detroit, parking in Redford Theatre Lot; and 9:30 a.m. May 17, at Renaissance Unity Church, following the service held at Emagine Theatre IMAX, 200 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, https://pontiacarts.square.site.
• Berkley Silent Book Club is 6-8 p.m. May 4, at the Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley, www.berkleymi.gov/libraryevents.
Museums/History presentations
• Museum at the Market! Downtown Walking Tour is 9:30-10:30 a.m. May 9, at the Rochester Farmer’s Market, Information tent. Join Museum staff at the market, where the half-mile walk begins, no registration required.
Parks/Outdoor activities
• Oakland County Parks to offer Archery Education, a six-week program at Independence Oaks County Park. No experience is necessary and all equipment is provided. Weekly sessions cost $75/session and are offered from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays on the following schedule: Session 1: May 5, 12, 19 & 26 and June 2 & 6; Session 2: June 23 & 30 and July 7, 14, 21 & 28 or Session 3: Aug. 4, 11, 18 & 25 and Sept. 1 & 8. Later in the summer, Archery 101, a single session class is offered at 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, July 11 or Sept. 12 and are $15/person/date, OaklandCountyParks.com, 248-858-0916.
• Cranbrook Art Museum’s artist-designed miniature golf course, Cranbrook on the Green to be open 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, May 2-31, then open Wednesday to Sunday, June-August, on the grounds of Cranbrook Art Museum next to Triton Pools. On Mother’s Day weekend (May 9–10), moms or a designated adult can enjoy a complimentary round. Then on Father’s Day (June 21), dads or another designated adult play for free. On Thursday nights, the course and museum are open until 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on-site, ticket prices vary and include gallery admission, cranbrook.edu.
• Celebrate Armed Forces Day during Veteran Dirt Day from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Holly Oaks ORV Park, 14551 Shields Road, Holly, registration is required at www.oakgov.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/10228/763?npage=3,
• 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.
Pet clinics
• Pet Wellness Clinics will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 9, at Orion Oaks Dog Park, Big Meadows Pavilion and May 16, at Independence Oaks County Park, Pine Grove Pavilion. Hosted by Oakland County Parks, Oakland County and All About Animals, services will include $10 vaccinations for dogs and cats, $20 microchips, $20 heartworm tests and other preventative treatments including flea prevention and dewormer. For general event information, email BrechN@oakgov.com. No appointments are needed. For pet safety, bring dogs on a short leash with a snug collar and cats in a carrier, www.oakgov.com/home/showdocument?id=30261.
Recycling/HHW collection events
• Meijer to host Baby Gear Recycling Event. From May 6-19, customers can take used, expired, or damaged baby gear, such as car seats and strollers, to participating Meijer supercenters for recycling. Customers should take items to the marked drop-off area near the customer service desk and receive a coupon toward a baby item, for information, visit www.meijer.com/content/dam/meijer/meijer-corporate/pdfs/2177143_0506_BabyGearRecyclingEvent_PDF_FINAL.pdf.
• 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. May 9, Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus, 27055 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.rrrasoc.org.
Senior activities
• Agitation and Dementia workshop is 6:30 p.m. May 6, Fleischman Residence, West Bloomfield Twp., 6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Township, https://jslmi.org/upcoming-event-new-advances-in-dementia-care-may-6 or call Daniel McColl, Senior Living Advisor, at 248-592-1144.
• Spring Travel Show is 12:30-2:30 p.m. May 8, at Oxford Senior Center located in Seymour Lake Township Park, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, featuring representatives from Collette Travel, Shoreline Tours & Travel and more, presented by Oxford Township Parks and Recreation, call (248) 628-1720 to register.
Shows
• Waterford Showcase Expo is 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 7, Waterford Mott High School Cafeteria, 1151 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Township, live student demos feature Waterford School District Esports and Robotics teams, food samples from select restaurants while they last, www.waterfordmi.gov.
• Show LTU CoAD 2026 is May 7-9, Lawrence Tech, Southfield, free opening event is 4:30 p.m. May 7, at Building 3, 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield, free 5 p.m. guest lecture “Materialism” by Kai-Uwe Bergmann, FAIA, and a partner at the international firm BIG. Show LTU CoAD gives a glimpse of the future of design and architecture. RSVP at www.showltucoad.com.
• Backyard Art Fair is 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 9, More than 40 houses and over 200 new and returning artists and makers, Oak Park and Ferndale, storm date is Sunday, May 10, www.backyardartfair.com.
• KD2 The Talent Show is 1 p.m. May 9, at Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, doors at noon, for information, call 248-269-3276, or visit www.flagstarstrand.com, admission is $10 advance.
• Art Birmingham is May 9-10, (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday), Shain Park, downtown Birmingham, ArtBirmingham.org.
Support resources
• Postpartum Support Group is 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays May 6-June 10, at Jewish Family Service Oak Park, Crown Pointe Plaza, 25900 Greenfield Road, Oak Park, register at jfsdetroit.org/supportgroups. For questions, contact Rina Hennes Sabes at 248-303-7226 or rsabes@jfsdetroit.org.
• 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.