Candidate Interview: Ralph Rebandt for Governor of Michigan
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Events in Oakland County
Here are upcoming events in Oakland County.
2022 Candidate Interviews and Election Information
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Celebrating Successes as Oakland County Times Turns 13
Today we celebrate our 13th birthday!
June 16 – Small Business Boot Camp for Veterans
TOPICS INCLUDE:
• How to start a business and writing a business plan
• Marketing your business
• Resources for hiring Veterans
• Business finance 101 and gaining access to capital
• Small business Resources for veterans
• Gaining certification as a Veteran-owned business
• …And more!
June 9 – Learn About Invasive Species at Ferndale’s Harding Park
The Ferndale Garden Club is meeting at Harding Park on June 9, 2022 from 7-8:30pm to learn how to identify, manage, and prevent invasive species in the home garden…
Memorial Day Memories: Pre-Pandemic Parade Pictures
We look back at Memorial Day parades through the years leading up to the pandemic.
Events in Oakland County
Here are upcoming events in Oakland County. Email event information to editor@oc115.com for consideration. Thank you to Jim Shaffer & Associates Realtors for sponsoring this section!
New Estimates Show 49 Oakland County Communities Lost Population Since the Census
The July 1, 2021 estimates have only 11 Oakland County communities gaining population…
Student Artwork Across County Touts Financial Literacy
The winners and honorable mentions will receive cash prizes from a $10,000 contest fund provided by Flagstar Bank and will have their art displayed in the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office for a year and on the website along with all the entries.
June 19 – Royal Oak Juneteenth Celebration
Royal Oak will celebrate Juneteenth with a family-friendly event at Centennial Commons on Sunday, June 19 from 4-8 pm.
June 16 -19 – Rock n Rides Royal Oak
Along with delightful music and food, Rock ‘n’ Rides Royal Oak also will feature the city’s largest carnival with dozens of rides and games.
May 30 – Royal Oak Historical Society Pancake Breakfast
May 30 – Royal Oak Historical Society Pancake Breakfast Royal Oak, MI – The Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast brought to you by the Royal Oak Historical Society Monday, May 30 from 7am to noon at Royal Oak Farmers Market. All you can eat. $6 for people 11 and up, $3 for children 10 and under.…
Free Rabies Vaccine with Dog License Purchase Extended
“Protecting your dog against rabies also protects your family and neighbors,” said Bob Gatt, Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center manager. “We don’t want the cost of the rabies vaccine to be a barrier for anyone getting a dog license.”
Oakland Family Services Celebrates 100 Years
For the last century, Oakland Family Services has helped ensure children have safe and loving homes free from abuse and neglect.
DIA’s Inside Out Art Installations Come to Several Communities, Including Holly, Southfield, Madison Heights, Royal Oak and More
The Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out pieces are being installed in the 26 cities chosen for the 2022 program in cities throughout the Metro Detroit area.
Get Dirty and Make a Difference: ReLeaf Michigan Director Talks About Tree Planting Efforts
The group is based in Ann Arbor, but has planted trees in many local communities, including Oak Park, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Novi, Pontiac, Clarkston, Lake Orion and others.
Places to EXPLORE in Oakland County
Oakland County Times has a growing list of parks, trails, family-friendly destinations and more in our area and beyond.
Royal Oak Residents Can Participate in No Mow May
Royal Oak Residents Can Participate in No Mow May (City of Royal Oak, May 13, 2022) The Royal Oak City Commission voted on May 9, 2022 to support NO MOW MAY. The NO MOW MAY movement’s goal is to allow grass (and dandelions) to grow to help pollinators with habitats and increase the number of…
VIDEO: Two Minutes of Adorable Sea Otter Flipping and Grooming at Zoo
During a recent visit we were able to catch these endangered creatures playing and enjoying the day, including one that took some time for grooming and for flipping