Charitable activities
• The Lisa Project Fundraiser Movie Night is 6:30 p.m. May 1, in conjunction with Planet Lori Art Camp, at Emagine Palladium, 209 Hamilton Row, Birmingham in support of children who have lost a parent, surprise movie classic, popcorn, dessert, www.planetlori.com, https://thelisaproject.net, $75 each.
• OLHSA’s 2024 Oakland County Walk for Warmth is 9-11 a.m. May 4, at Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., visit https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/OAKLAND to register or donate.
• HOPE Against Trafficking Kentucky Derby Gala fundraiser is May 4, at Great Oaks Country Club, Rochester, www.hopeagainsttrafficking.org, $100+.
• Book It! Waterford Friends of the Library 5K and Fun Run is May 4, in support of the Waterford Township Public Library. The 5K will start at 10 a.m., packet pick-up will start at 9 a.m. on race morning. Check in will be at The Warming House, 5050 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, https://waterfordmi.gov/536/Friends-of-the-Library-Fundraising-Proje, $25 for adults, $15 for younger than 18.
• Neighborhood House fundraising event is 6-9 p.m. May 9, at Topgolf Auburn Hills, 500 Great Lakes Crossing Drive, Auburn Hills, ranh.org/topgolf, tickets are $125, includes golf, food and two drink tickets, $75 spectator ticket.
• The Salvation Army William Booth Legal Aid Clinic’s Walk for Justice Fundraiser is 8 a.m. May 11 at the Detroit Zoo, in Royal Oak, Advance registration is $40, children are admitted for free and law students can register for $30. The registration cost includes zoo admission, parking, refreshments, walkforjustice.org, email info@walkforjustice.org or call 313-361-6340.
• The city of Sylvan Lake was awarded 20 new trees from ReLeaf and DTE Energy Foundation. ReLeaf seeks volunteers to help with planting the trees in the community, May 11. Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing and bring a shovel, hard rake, and work gloves if available. The group will meet at 8:45 a.m. at 2460 Garland St., Sylvan Lake, to sign in, rain or shine. No planting experience is necessary, www.ReLeafMichigan.org.
• Kiwanis Club of Troy to host Wine Tasting Fundraiser for Mental Health, 5:30-8 p.m., May 17, at The Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, 248-561-8934. https://k06542.site.kiwanis.org, $50 each, proceeds will benefit mental health initiatives.
• Brews & Chews Tastefest fundraiser for the American Brain Tumor Association is noon-5 p.m. May 18, at Kensington Metropark, Martindale Beach, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, featuring Michigan craft breweries and cideries, food trucks, live music, family friendly games and trivia, dog’s welcome, scratch off cards, and fun photo opportunities (like a larger-than-life brain), www.eventbrite.com/e/brews-chews-taste-fest-wlive-music-tickets-773887998837?aff=oddtdtcreator, ticket prices vary, plus Metropark admission fee.
• American Red Cross Blood Drives are hosted throughout the area. Donation appointments can be scheduled by calling 313-300-9617 or visiting www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and entering zip code for nearby locations.
Community events
• Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce Support Local Expo is 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 1, at Waterford Mott High School, 1151 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Twp., featuring over 100 businesses, https://waterfordchamber.org.
• Quest Research Institute will be opening the Memory Matters Café as they provide free memory screenings and gourmet coffee, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 2, at their newly expanded facility, 28555 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 200, in Farmington Hills, to increase awareness for early detection of memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. To schedule a free memory screening appointment, call 248-957-8940.
• National Day of Prayer Event is 6-7 p.m. May 2, at Veterans Memorial Plaza at 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.
• Roberto Duran Rodriguez Skatepark Ribbon Cutting is 4-6 p.m. May 3, at Oakland Park, 500 E. Montcalm St., Pontiac, https://www.pontiac.mi.us.
• Totally Tacos is 6-8 p.m. May 9 at Waterford Oaks County Park Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford Twp. The program is designed for individuals ages 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and features music, dancing, dessert and tacos will be served until 6:30 p.m., $10/participant and $5/caregiver and preregistration is required by May 3, at OaklandCountyParks.com or call 248-858-0916.
• M1 Concourse’s next Cars & Coffee event is May 4 at 8 a.m., featuring Japanese and Asian manufactured vehicles, and is free for all ages with complimentary coffee, free, registration required at m1concourse.com/cars-and-coffee.
• 39th Oakland County Economic Outlook Luncheon is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 8, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi. Register at OakGov.info/EconomicOutlook2024, tickets are $75 each, registration closes on May 1 or when sold out.
Educational activities
• Seminar on funeral planning, elder care and estate planning is 10 a.m.-noon May 4, at SALt Lutheran Church, 5475 Livernois, Troy. Speakers at this event include Mike Smela from Desmond & Sons Funeral Home and Lea Brady, Community Development Coordinator at Rutkowski Law Firm. Reservations are recommended by calling 248-879-6400, free event with coffee and snacks.
• Free Estate Planning Advice and Open House at day program serving metro Detroiters living with Dementia, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 5, at The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program, 6720 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., 248-233-4390 Register by contacting Debi Banooni at dbanooni@geshermi.org or call 248-233-4390.
Environmental activities
• Waterford Riverwalk Cleanup is 9 a.m.-noon, May 4, meet behind Planet Fitness (Crescent Lake Road and Highland Road), bring landscaping tools, https://waterfordchamber.org.
• 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 and e-waste to safely discard, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 4, Oakland Community College, Orchard Ridge Campus Lot 8, 27055 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.rrrasoc.org.
• Electronic Waste Recycling, Medication Disposal and Paper Shredding will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 4, for Bloomfield Township residents, proof of residency required, there will be two entrances to the event, south onto Andover Road from Long Lake Road or west onto Andover Road from southbound Telegraph. www.bloomfieldtwp.org.
Farmers markets
• Oakland County Farmers Market is open 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, (beginning May 2) at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp. Spring Flower Days are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, May 12-June 9, email OCmarket@oakgov.com, 248-858-5495, www.facebook.com/OaklandCountyFarmersMarket.
• Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, May 10 through Thanksgiving and 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, year-round, 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak, 248-246-3276, romi.gov/farmersmarket. Antiques and Collectibles show is 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays.
• Birmingham Farmers Market opens for the season, May 5, and is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 27 live music, locally grown seasonal produce, artisan baked goods, fresh foods, plants, food trucks and children’s activities in Public Parking Lot 6 at 660 North Old Woodward Ave., downtown Birmingham, (free parking on Sundays), 248-530-1200, ALLINBirmingham.com/FarmersMarket.
• Downtown Rochester Farmers Market opening day is May 4, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26, at the corner of E. Third and Water Street, one block east of Main Street, Downtownrochestermi.com, 248-656-0060. Opening Day activities include: live music by Jannah G 10 a.m.-noon, and Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital will be providing free bicycle helmets for children in honor of Walk, Bike & Roll to School Week. (while supplies last, child must be present)
Grant opportunities
• The Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation is accepting grant applications in honor of the late founder of Olga’s Kitchen. Women entrepreneurs actively building their business in Michigan can apply for the grants at olgas.com/foundation through May 6. Women applicants must live in the U.S., show financial need and provide a formal business plan. The foundation also seeks donations at www.olgas.com/donate.
Health
• Top specialists at leading academic and MS (multiple sclerosis) Centers of Excellence will gather in Southfield, at 4 p.m. May 8, to share the latest in MS research, presented by Yoga Moves MS and will take place at Carpe Diem Banquet Hall, 28847, Franklin Road, Southfield, suggested donation of $25 requested. Register at www.yogamovesms.org/events or call 248-417-5985.
Libraries
• Vape 101-Know the Risks is 6:30 p.m. April 30, at the Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley, presented by Oakland County Health Division Health Educators, register at http://berkleylib.evanced.info/signup/calendar. For information, call 248-658-3440.
• Spring Book Sale is May 3-5, on the lower level of the Baldwin Public Library, 300 West Merrill, Birmingham. Hours are 6-8 p.m. on May 3 (Friends of Baldwin Public Library members only, memberships available at the door); 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4, and 12:30 to 4 p.m. on May 5 ($5 Bag Day), www.baldwinlib.org.
Museums
• The Underground Railroad exhibit, a four-panel traveling exhibit highlighting local underground railroad history in Oakland County, will be on display throughout May and June (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday) at Birmingham City Hall, 151 Martin St., Birmingham. The exhibit will be moved around Oakland County municipal settings and libraries over the next two years, https://ugrr.mioaklandhistory.org.
• Rochester-Avon Historical Society presents “Avon at Gettysburg” on May 7, at noon at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills. Bring a lunch. Nonmembers-$5 suggested donation at the door. Registration is required at rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org/events, or send an email to rahsupdates@gmail.com, or call 248-266-5440.
Parks
• The Friends of Highland Recreation Area to host “Redbud Reveal”, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4, a season-opening event at Highland State Recreation Area, 5200 Highland Road (M-59), White Lake Twp. View the historic Haven Hill section of the Highland State Recreation Area which includes the new Cedar Creek trail, the historic Haven Hill Gatehouse, the Edsel Ford Barn, the picturesque Carriage House, and the Haven Hill Lodge footprint up on Haven Hill,www.fohravolunteers.org/reveal. State park entrance fees apply.
• Oakland County residents age 62 and older as well as all active military, veterans and individuals with permanent disabilities, can apply for a free annual vehicle permit at OaklandCountyParks.com, tinyurl.com/2yu8vjtd.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Senior activities
• Historian and Michigan Notable Book award winner Bruce Kopytek presents discussion “D&C Lake Lines and the Fabulous Luxury Liners of the Great Lakes,” 2 p.m. May 3 at the Oxford Senior Center, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, register at 248-628-1720.
Shows/Sales
• Spring Art & Craft Show is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4, Clarkston High School, 6093 Flemings Lake Road, off Clarkston Road, www.keepsakecollectionshows.com, $3 admission.
• The M-15 Annual Garage Sale is Saturday, May 4, along the M-15 corridor from Clarkston north to Bay City. Motorists are advised to drive safely, watch for pedestrians, and expect delays along the M-15 route, facebook.com/M15GarageSale.
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.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• 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. Pressing 1 after dialing 988 will connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
• Veterans Crisis Line, 800-273-8255, press 1, or text 838255.
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