Community activities<\/p>\n
\u2022 \u201cNaomi\u2019s Questions\u201d documentary is 4-5:30 p.m. March 1, at The Berman, 6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp. The film follows a 34\u2010year\u2010old woman with Williams syndrome, registration recommended at jlive.app\/events\/14528, free.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Oakland County Parks staff seeks community input on its plans for a new \u201cGrand Attraction\u201d 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cabin Fever Lecture Series is 7-8 p.m. Fridays, March 6-20, at The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm Calf Barn, $8\/adults, $5\/seniors and students; free for museum members, www.rochesterhills.org\/musprograms, includes light refreshments.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Oakland County Farmers Market offers free cooking demonstrations, 10-11 a.m. March 7 and March 21, held in cooperation with edibleWOW, at Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Twp. Guests can shop for ingredients during market hours, 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Oakland County Farmers Market. Copies of the recipes will be available at the market and online at www.oakgov.com\/community\/oakland-county-parks\/parks-trails\/farmers-market, following the demonstrations.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Annual Michigan Rosie the Riveter Day, to be held on March 13, at the Capital Region International Airport in Lansing. Event organizers are seeking input from descendants, relatives, and community members with connections to WWII\u2011era manufacturing, aerospace, military service, or farming. For more information, visit https:\/\/mirosieday.org or www.facebook.com\/share\/1UHavGPDuz.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Princess Party is March 14, at Hart Community Center, 495 Broadway, Davisburg, timed tickets, 10-10:45 a.m. or 11-11:45 a.m., ages 10 and younger, registration required, $10-residents, $15 for non-residents, www.springfield-twp.us\/departments\/parks_and_recreation\/index.php, Springfield Township Parks & Recreation.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Downtown Rochester Makers\u2019 Market vendor registration is open through April 10. The market is scheduled for June 13. Artisan vendors, makers, and handmade crafters are welcome to purchase a booth space at the market. Vendor spaces are $200 for a 10\u00d710 space and $300 for a 10\u00d720 space, or $200 for Food Trucks. Register at www.downtownrochestermi.com\/makers-market.<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n
Education<\/p>\n
\u2022 Birmingham Youth Assistance is accepting nominations for its Youth in Service award program, a celebration of local high school and middle school students who have demonstrated a passion for helping others in our community. Public or private school students in grades 6 through 12 who live or are educated within the geographic area served by the Birmingham Public School district are eligible. Submit nominations at www.birminghamyouthassistance.org by March 11.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Oakland County Treasurer\u2019s Office has opened the annual Financial Empowerment Arts Contest. Oakland County public high school students are invited to submit 2-D artwork (including drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, and illustration) or video that reflects the theme of financial empowerment, with entries due by 11:59 p.m. on March 13, 2026, oakgov.com\/arts.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Sewing Fundamentals\u202f\u2013 Special Project-You & Your Dog is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 10-April 28, at Oakland Community College Southfield Campus, 22322 Rutland Drive, Southfield, create two custom-fit jackets for your dog, https:\/\/occnoncredit.oaklandcc.edu.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Cultivated Conservationist is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 14, 21 and 28, at Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills Campus, 2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, https:\/\/occnoncredit.oaklandcc.edu.<\/p>\n
Fundraisers<\/p>\n
\u2022 Hospitality House Food Pantry in Commerce Twp. to host \u201cA Taste of Spring\u201d fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. March 11, at Sheraton Detroit Novi, 21111 Haggerty Road, Novi. Tickets are $75\/person or $700\/table for 10, and can be purchased at www.hhfp.org and include appetizers, dinner, dessert, beer and wine.<\/p>\n
Health\/Safety activities<\/p>\n
\u2022 Mobile Mammography Event is 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 13, at Elivate Wellness Co., 214 S Broadway St, Orion Twp., in collaboration with Operation Breast Density, On-site mobile mammography, breast health and density education, register at www.operationbreastdensity.org\/events.<\/p>\n
Library activities<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Rochester Hills Public Library presents \u201cBirding Through the Seasons\u201d 7 p.m. March 3, at the library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester. The Macomb Audubon Society discusses birding through the seasons in Southwest Michigan. Registration is required at www.rhpl.org or 248-656-2900.<\/p>\n
\u2022 March Book & Bake Sale is March 11-14, at\u00a0 White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road, White Lake Twp., whitelakelibrary.org, Friends Only 5-7 p.m., March 11, memberships available at the door; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 12; 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. March 13-14. Bag sale is 1-4 p.m. March 14.<\/p>\n
Parks\/Outdoor activities<\/p>\n
\u2022 Making Maple Syrup is 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. March 7, at Bloomer Park,\u00a0 345 John R Road, Rochester Hills, recommended for ages 12+, children 12-15 must purchase a ticket and be accompanied by a paid adult, register in advance at $12, www.eventbrite.com\/e\/making-maple-syrup-tickets-1976879607121?aff=ebdsoporgprofile.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Troy Nature Society to host \u201cMaple Syrup Time\u201d on the first three Saturdays of March (March 7, 14 and 21), at the Stage Nature Center, 6685 Coolidge Highway in Troy. Guided tour time slots between 9 a.m.-3 p.m., guests will venture into the nature center preserve in small groups, to learn how trees are tapped for sap, how maple sugar was processed 100 years ago and visit a historical sugar camp. The tour concludes with mini pancakes topped with real maple syrup. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. The fee is $11\/person for teens and adults; $8 for children 4-12 years: $8 for TNS and THS members; children under 4 years are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult, www.troynaturesociety.org.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Homeschool Series Program \u201cTo the Sugar Shack\u201d from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 12. Learn about the history of maple sugaring, how to tap a maple tree and explore the new sugar shack. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth, $10\/child\/session. A release form must be completed with registration. or call 248- 858-0100.<\/p>\n
\u2022 ECHO (Early Childhood Hour Out) program is 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Thursday, at Wint Nature Center, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp. The program is for parents and caregivers and children and includes a caregiver-led activity provided by nature center staff with coffee, tea and conversation with other caregivers, free and no preregistration is necessary. Caregivers must supervise children at all times. Siblings are welcome, www.oakgov.com\/community\/oakland-county-parks. Optional activities may take place outside.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The illuminated trail is open 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 1, at Waterford Oaks County Park, 1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Twp., paved path, guests should take appropriate precautions for weather conditions. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash not longer than 6 feet, www.oakgov.com\/community\/oakland-county-parks\/parks-trails\/waterford-oaks.<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Birmingham Ice Arena, 2300 E Lincoln St., Birmingham, offers open skating throughout the week and on weekends, bhamgov.org\/icearena, adults-$6\/per skater; seniors 55+- $5\/per skater; and 17 and under-$5\/per skater, helmets recommended for all skaters.\u200b<\/p>\n
\u2022 Novi Ice Arena, 42400 Nick Lidstrom Drive, Novi, www.noviicearena.com, 248-347-1010, $13 admission, $5 for skate rental, $6 admission for weekday noon skates, hockey prices vary, helmets recommended for all skaters.\u200b<\/p>\n
\u2022 Suburban Ice Rochester, 52999 Dequindre Road, Rochester, www.suburbanicerochester.com, 248-601-6699. Adult 18+ public skating- $6 admission, all ages public skating-$13 admission, $5 skate rental, hockey prices vary, helmets recommended for all skaters.\u200b<\/p>\n
\u2022 Winter Park is open Fridays-Sundays, through March 8, at Bowers Farm, 1219 E Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. Free admission to the park, activities include viewing farm animals, hay tower, bonfires, shopping at Farm Kitchen and Farm Store. Limited number of timed tubing tickets available, tickets must be purchased in advance at www.schoolfarm.org\/winter-activities, $17+.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov\/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.<\/p>\n
Support resources<\/p>\n
\u2022 Free safeTALK Training is March 19, at Jewish Family Service, West Bloomfield Twp., learn how to become a safeTALK-trained helper. notice and respond to situations where suicide thoughts might be present and apply the TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, and Keep Safe, open to ages 15+, no experience necessary. Register at jlive.app\/events\/13861.<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24\/7.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Common Ground\u2019s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24\/7 \u2013 call or text 800-231-1127.<\/p>\n
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n