Unbox the Holidays – Ferndale Has Ways to Be Festive and Love Local
“When you shop local, you create more local jobs, keep more funding within the community, reduce environmental impacts, and simply, keep Ferndale unique!”
Shop Local Ideas: Blumz by JR Designs
From Holly in northern Oakland County, to Ferndale and Detroit, Blumz by JRDesigns is here to help make the holidays merry and bright.
Seniors Have Until Dec. 10 to Sign Up for Free Shipt Service
Shipt is a service that shops for you and then safely delivers the groceries and household essentials direct to your door.
Protect MI Child Registry Prevents Marketing of Adult Products to Minors
Thankfully, the State of Michigan offers a free program to stop adult advertisements from reaching e-mails, mobile phones (text messaging ads) and instant messenger IDs.
Kids Can Create Anti-Vaping Design for County-Wide Contest
Contestants must be an Oakland County student in grades 6–12
EXPLORE: Parks, Trails, and Attractions in Oakland County
Be sure to call or check online to see if a destination is open:
State Shares List of COVID Testing Sites
This new list shows all current known COVID-19 testing locations in all 83 Michigan counties.
County Parks Annual Pass on Sale – Free for Seniors, Vets & Others
Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) Annual Vehicle Permits are now available for 2021.
State Orders Three Week Emergency Restrictions to Reduce COVID Spread
The State of Michigan has issued new restrictions for three weeks to stop the spread of COVID-19.
CANCELLED – Hazel Park Annual Tree Lighting
This event has been CANCELLED
Nov. 18 – Virtual Public Hearings on SMART Plan
For major route and service changes, SMART conducts hearings to give the public an opportunity to review
the proposals and share their feedback.
Nov. 17 – Healthy Trees in the Home Landscape Virtual Presentation
This class lists good and bad trees, why you should choose one tree over another. It also explains micro-climate environmental conditions. Finally, it will discuss oak wilt, a devastating disease to oak trees.
Nov. 17 – MSHDA Virtual Housing & Resource Fair
How to buy a home
Eviction Diversion Program
Home repair
Credit Repair
Funding opportunities
Tax foreclosure prevention
Rental assistance
Federal, state, and local housing and community resources
Nov. 16 – Racism: Public Health Crisis Webinar
The free event, sponsored by Women Confronting Racism, will explore the intersection of race, racism, and health disparities in the state of Michigan.
State Encourages Remote Working, Office Workplace Precautions Against COVID
“Workplace outbreaks are increasing along with the state’s community numbers,” said Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety Sean Egan.
Nonprofits in Oakland County Can Apply for COVID-19 Relief Grants
To be eligible, an organization must be a non-profit with tax-exempt status, be physically located in Oakland County and provide most of its services to county residents.
Dec 3 – FernCare Free Clinic Annual Dinner Goes Carryout and Virtual
As we continue to address how we meet the healthcare needs of our patients during this pandemic, the financial support of the community makes all the difference in the world.”
Oakland County Times – October Stories and Successes
Thank you to everyone who was a part of Oakland County Times in October! From those that supported the site financially, to those who shared ideas, pictures, press releases, events, and tips – this site is the result of the community working together. Here are some of the good things you may have missed…
Voters Pick Four for Hazel Park School Board
Voters in the Hazel Park School District selected four members in Tuesday’s election.
District Court Judges Elected Across Oakland County
Across Oakland County, voters elected District Court Judges in Tuesday’s election.