Oakland County community calendar March 29 and beyond – The Oakland Press

Community activities

• Oakland County Parks will host a prom-style Starlight Gala, a red carpet event for individuals ages 18 and up with developmental disabilities, 6-8 p.m. April 9, at Glen Oaks Event Center, 30500 W 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills  — complete with formal attire, a DJ, dancing, a photo booth, and an elegant catered dinner, $22 per person. Register at https://mioaklandctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=861518665, call 248-221-8040 for program questions, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.

• The Rochester-Avon Historical Society is hosting its 32nd Antique Appraisal Day, noon-4 p.m. April 12, at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills. Attendees may bring up to five items per person. There is a fee of $5 per appraised item, cash only. For larger items, or guns and antique weapons, only bring photos with descriptions. Guns and antique weapons will not be permitted in the event space. Appraisers will provide verbal appraisals only, appraised at fair market value. Selling and buying are not permitted at the event. For information, call 248-266-5440, or visit rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org/events. Admission to the event is free.

• 60 years of service-A Tour de Force, 5-7 p.m. April 16, at St. Anne’s Mead Main Dining Room, Southfield. The event features awards, mobile feast of passed hors d’oeuvres, dessert bar, music by the Sean Blackman Trio, and a champagne toast, RSVP by April 2, by email to pgoodwin@stannesmead.org.

• The Oakland County Parks staff seeks community input on its plans for a new “Grand Attraction” at Waterford Oaks County Park. There are 14 grand attraction options to choose from, including a splash feature, lazy river/winter skating river, rock/ice climbing wall, electric go-karts and more, https://engage.oaklandcountyparks.com/en/projects/waterford-oaks-grand-attraction.

• The Oakland Conservation District 2026 Spring Tree & Shrub Sale is open. All orders are pre-sale orders and will need to be picked up April 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Waterford Oaks Event Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, Deadline to order is April 1, at https://oaklandcd.myshopify.com.

• The City of Farmington Hills, in collaboration with Farmington Public Schools, invites Farmington Public Schools K-12 students to participate in a poster contest to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Entries to the student art contest are open through April 26, at https://form.jotform.com/260745132663153. Students may submit one entry each. Selected winning posters will be professionally reproduced and displayed throughout the community and in promotional materials for the city’s America 250th Celebration at Founders Sports Park on June 25.

Fundraisers/Volunteer opportunities

• Troy Historic Village Volunteer Fair is noon-4 p.m. April 4, in Room 304/305 the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Rd., Troy, fill out your volunteer application online or at the fair, www.TroyHistoricVillage.org.

• Forgotten Harvest to host “Feeding Detroit Together” fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. April 10, at The Mint, 27000 Evergreen Road, Lathrup Village, VIP Afterglow is 9-10 p.m. Tickets are $150; VIP tickets are $250, www.forgottenharvest.org. The event will feature a gourmet meal, program, silent auction, and live music by Parallel Fifth. Forgotten Harvest ‘s mission is to fight hunger and food insecurity in Metro Detroit.

• The Baldwin Public Library to host a volunteer match event, the Community and Resource Engagement Fair, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 11, in the library atrium, 300 W. Merrill St., Birmingham, www.baldwinlib.org. The event is designed to connect individuals with meaningful volunteer opportunities.

• Rochester Christian University’s annual fundraiser to feature actor Sean Astin, 6:30 p.m. April 11, at the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester, Rochester Christian University’s 55th annual Partnership Dinner, to raise funds for student scholarships. Tickets are $200+, $150 for RCU alumni, rcu.edu/pd.

• Community Open House is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18, at Hospitality House Food Pantry, 2075 E. West Maple Road, Suite B-204 in Commerce Township, free and open to the public, interactive stations, learn about volunteer opportunities, family-friendly activities and refreshments provided by local businesses and food pantry partners, www.hhfp.org.

• The Rochester Rotary Charities invites the community to its annual Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser, 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 22, at Bordine’s of Rochester Hills. The event includes wine and beer tastings and offerings from 20+ local restaurants, silent auction, jewelry auction, raffle and live music. Proceeds benefit community-focused efforts and high school scholarships. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/1981551343410?aff=oddtdtcreator, tickets start at $75 per person (plus fees).

• Shades of Pink Foundation’s A Walk at the Zoo is 7 a.m.-noon April 25, at the Detroit Zoo, register for individual or team at https://shadesofpinkfoundation.goodworldnow.com/p/a-walk-at-the-zoo, ticket prices vary, donations welcome.

• Friends of Rochester Hills Public Library to Host 11th Annual Wine, Wit & Wisdom Fundraiser, 6-9:30 p.m. April 25, at Rochester Hills Public Library featuring lectures, dinner, drinks, silent auction and 50/50 raffle to support the Friends of RHPL. Register at the library or online at rhpl.org/friends. Tickets are $80 a person until April 13 and then increase to $90 from April 14-April 20 when registration closes, ages 21+.

• Crime Stoppers of Michigan Annual Charity Golf Outing is June 1, at Boulder Pointe Golf Club, Oxford, $200 per golfer, $50 for dinner only, register at www.1800speakup.org/golfouting, or call 313-922-5000, ext. 114, or email shirley@michiganalliance.org

• The Waterford Foundation for Public Education will hold its Annual Golf Outing on June 9, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at Fountains Golf and Banquet Center in Clarkston. Register or donate at www.wsdmi.org/wfpe. The foundation honors an outstanding individual each year and this year will honor Dave Bennett, Waterford Kettering graduate and clarinet virtuoso.

Health events

• Oakland Community College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic is offering free preventative dental services for children during its annual Kids Weeks, March 30 through April 10 at the  clinic located at OCC’s Highland Lakes Campus, 7350 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford Twp. The free dental services include teeth cleaning, x-rays and dental sealants. Services are provided by students in the College’s Dental Hygiene program under the close supervision of licensed dental professionals. Appointments are available March 30 and April 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parents can call the Dental Clinic at (248) 942-3260 to schedule an appointment or visit the web page at www.oaklandcc.edu/health/dental-hygiene/clinic.

Library activities

• The Troy Public Library is hosting a Battle of the Books event for students enrolled in the Troy School District. Battle of the Books is a reading competition where students and their families form teams of three to six students, with at least one adult coach. Teams read five books selected by librarians and compete by answering questions about the books on Battle Day, April 18. Register at troypl.org/battleofthebooks, teams must be registered by April 7, to participate. Visit troypl.org for more information or call 248.524.3538.

• Salem-South Lyon District Library invites the community to its first annual Drop Everything and Read event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  April 11. Families are invited to stay for 10 minutes or several hours at the library. In addition to independent reading time, the Youth Department will host alternating picture book and first chapter read-aloud sessions throughout the day. For more information, contact Tina McIntosh or Sarah Scherdt at youthdepartment@ssldl.info, or visit https://ssldl.info.

• The Auburn Hills Historical Society presents The Kit & Kaboodle On Kit Homes history presentation, 10:30 a.m.-noon, April 18, at the Auburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E. Seyburn Drive, Auburn Hills, register at https://ahplibrary.libcal.com/event/14484086, 248-370-9466.

Parks/Outdoor activities

• Holly Oaks ORV Park trails and park features are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 28-29. Longer hours begin in April, and extended days/hours are added throughout May through September, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.

• Oakland County Parks five golf courses to open for the season. Glen Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Red Oaks and Springfield Oaks golf courses are set to open on April 1, weather permitting. Due to construction, opening day for White Lake Oaks Golf Course is set for April 4. Online tee times are accepted seven days before play at OaklandCountyParks.com. Golfers can also call the pro shops to reserve a tee time seven days in advance. Glen Oaks Golf Course in Farmington Hills, 248-851-8356; Lyon Oaks Golf Course in Lyon Township, 248-437-1488; Red Oaks Golf Course in Madison Heights, 248-541-5030; Springfield Oaks Golf Course in Davisburg, 248-634-2261; White Lake Oaks Golf Course in White Lake, 248-698-2700.

• 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.

Recycling

• 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. April 4, at Wixom Dept. of Public Works, 2041 Charms Rd., Wixom, www.rrrasoc.org. Clothing, shoes, accessories, and small household items will be accepted by Simple Recycling.

Shows/Career fairs

• LTUX games and anime expo is noon-8 p.m. April 4, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield campus, https://ltu.edu.

• Oakland Community College is hosting a Career and Resource Fair, 2-4 p.m. April 8, on the Auburn Hills campus, 2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills.  More than 80 employers will be on hand to discuss opportunities for internships, part-time and full-time employment, and information about career pathways in a variety of fields and industries. The event is open to the public, register at www.oaklandcc.edu/career-services.

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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