Oakland County Times Shop Local Gift Guide
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Dec. 12 – Story Time with Santa (Free and Virtual)
Join us live on Zoom where Santa will be reading some of his favorite Christmas stories!
Dec. 12 – Berkley Joyful Music Virtual Concert
This concert can be viewed on both Facebook and the local Berkley TV channel.
Dec. 12 – Ferndale Santa Parade
The all-new Santa Parade will take place on Saturday, December 12 from 12:00-3:00PM.
Dec. 10-11 – Merry and Bright Shopping Nights in Downtown Berkley
On December 10 and 11, make sure to stop by Downtown Berkley for some last minute holiday shopping.
Dec. 10 – Online Naloxone Training with Lifesaving Kit
Participant will be trained on the proper administration of the Intra-Nasal Narcan opioid overdose reversal drug.
Dec 9 & 16 – Candlelight Tours of Troy Historic Village
Our staff will guide you through the festively lit grounds of the Village and into the historic buildings for an in-depth look at this special exhibit.
Dec. 9- Berkley Library Zoom Cooking: Shortbread w/Sprinkles
Join us on Zoom to learn how to make shortbread with sprinkles. Participants will receive the recipe in advance and will need to provide their own ingredients.
Dec. 5 – Berkley’s Drive-By Santa Parade
The Drive-By Parade begins at 3:00 PM and will go until 7:30 PM
Dec. 5 – Farmington Tree Lighting Virtual
The program will finish with the countdown and lighting of the tree at the Governor Warner Mansion gazebo.
Dec. 5 – OLHSA Trivia Night
On Sat Dec. 5 at 7pm kick back and join Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency for a fun night of trivia.
Dec 2 & 5 – Santa is Coming to Heritage Park w/Socially Distanced Time Slots
Register yourself and bring up to five people of your choice (adults and children).
Dec. 2 – An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
This introduction to meditation, hosted by the Berkley Library, tries to open up a world of the present moment, the most important time of our lives.
Pizza Choices in Oakland County
Here’s a list of our Reporter Food columns featuring some of Oakland County’s best pizza.
Dec. 1 – Project Blue Light Ceremony to Honor Fallen Officers
Due to Covid-19 and MDHHS guidelines, this years event will be modified and the location changed.
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.
Shop Local Ideas: The Rust Belt Market
Here shoppers can find a plethora of items under one roof, and enjoy their time in the ambiance of art and creativity curated by the family that owns that market.
Shop Local Ideas: Kerton Lumber
They’re also a great place to shop locally this holiday season – with decor and gift ideas.
VIDEO: Watching Woodpeckers at Addison Oaks
Enjoy this short video of woodpeckers at Addison Oaks County Park in early November.
Shop Local Ideas: Creative Fashions
Whether you’re looking for something nice to wear on a Zoom call with distant relatives, gifts that share warmth and personality, or fashionable stocking-stuffers, Creative Fashions in Downtown Holly could be just the place.