COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Community activities

• Clarkston Area Backyard Birders monthly meeting is 7 p.m. Sept. 30at The Gateway Lifestyle Shops, 7150North

Main Street, Clarkston, outdoor meeting, face masks required, presentation by Dana Cruickshank featuring her photographs and print work of wildlife. No reservations required, free.

• Art in the Park, Plein Air Painting workshop is 4:30-7p.m.

Oct. 1at The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, Rochester Hills. Participants are encouraged to come dressed for a mess, meet at the Calf Barn, 950Romeo Road. Advance tickets only– $15for members, $20for nonmembers, register at www.pccart.org/events/ events-calendar, for adults, but ages 14+ may participate when accompanied by an adult.

• “The Power of Your Vote” webinars being organized by National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan include Fall Focus: Protecting Michigan’s Election will be held 5p.m. Oct. 8, and Post-election Reflections: Implications for the Future will be held at 7p.m. Dec. 3, www. ncjwmi.org. Register at https:// us02web.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_lCgectEbSuyOs9zxJFMvYQ.

Coronavirus information websites and hotlines

• Oakland County COVID-19

Help Hotline is 248-858-1000 or email to hotline@oakgov.com or text OAKGOV to 28748or visit www.oakgov.com/covid. Nurse on call is 1-800-848-5533or email NOC@OakGov.com.

• State of Michigan COVID-19 hotline - 888-535-6136. For information, visit Michigan.gov/ Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.

• Beaumont Health offers information and answers about the coronavirus, at www.beaumont. org/health-wellness/coronavirus or call Beaumont’s COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-592-4784.

Environmental activities

• Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash launched the 16th annual Kids’ Clean Water 2021Calendar Contest, open to 4th and 5th-grade students in Oakland County. With the theme of “We Can All Help to Keep Oakland County’s Lakes, Streams, Rivers andWatersheds Clean,” artwork may consist of crayon, marker, colored pencil or paint and should be drawn on standard 8 ½ by 11-inch paper, only one entry per student, artwork must be submitted online by 5p.m. Oct. 9, at www.oakgov.com/water.

Fitness activities/ Sports

• McLaren BrooksieWay Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Lil’ Brooksie Fun Run races are virtual this year, due to COVID-19. Runners and walkers may complete their chosen race anytime and anywhere within two weeks of Sept. 27when the race was to begin at the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre in Rochester, www. TheBrooksieWay.com.

• The Village of Rochester Hills outdoor shopping center is hosting Village Walkers walking club, beginning Sept. 30, with health screenings and discussions by Ascension Providence Hospital-Rochester and gift card giveaways at 9a.m. and 4p.m. starting at The Gazebo at The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills. The Village is open daily with recommended walking hours, 8-10a.m. daily, prior to stores opening. Health screenings and discussions will take place monthly, TheVORH.com/Events.

• Downtown Rochester Bike Tour is 4-6p.m. Oct. 5. Meet at the Rochester Hills Public Library, west side parking lot at Rotary Gateway Park, $20each, Register by Mondays at noon www. rochesterhills.org/musprograms.

Fundraisers

• September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and in honor of pediatric patients at Beaumont Children’s, participating Speedway stores in Southeast Michigan will host a special promotion, Sept. 20-Sept. 27, asking customers for a donation to Beaumont Children’s in exchange for a special Childhood Cancer Key Chain, www.beaumont.org/ services/childrens.

• David Elkus, owner of local menswear companies, Baron’s Wholesale Clothiers in Farmington Hills and Todd’s Menswear in Royal Oak, is hosting Suitember, a national partnership of men’s suit shops across the country that donate a portion of sales during the month of September. When customers shop at Baron’s or Todd’s, and mention Friendship Circle or Henry Ford West Bloomfield, 10percent of their purchase will be donated to the organization.

• Lakes Area Community Coalition Pedal for Prevention, (to prevent youth substance use and addiction), is 11a.m.-3p.m. Sept. 27, or ride on your own, Sept. 25-28at Michigan Airline Trail, behind Sibley Park, Wixom, register at lakesareacc.org/events, $15+, $5for 7and younger.

• Pet Valu to raise funds for local animal welfare groups during Pet Appreciation Month in September. Customers can purchase a $5, limited-edition pet bandana and/or make a monetary donation. Also local Pet Valu stores will host pet adoption events during National Adoption Weekend, Sept. 26-27, www.petvalu. com.

• Women Rock Science Virtual Gala is 7-8p.m. Oct. 1, presented by Cranbrook Institute of Science of Bloomfield Hills. Tickets can be reserved online at https:// science.cranbrook.edu/womenrock$100+, includes Virtual Women Rock Science activity kit and instructions emailed.

• Shelving Inc. of Madison Heights is celebrating its 60th Anniversary and partnering with the Capuchin Ministries for its 48th annual SOCK (Support our Capuchin Kitchen) event with a telethon and virtual auction, 6a.m.-8p.m. Oct. 1, onWDIV (Channel 4). Proceeds will benefit the Capuchin meal program, On the Rise bakery.

• Spooktacular Garden Tour fundraiser is 10a.m. to 4p.m. Oct. 3, featuring a tour of seven Troy Garden Club members’ yards. Face masks and social distancing are required, costumes optional. Adults and children, ages 4+, $10for adults and $5for children, ages 4-10. Tickets with a map of venues will be sold the day of the event (cash or check only) at three of the participating gardens — 710Hartland Dr., Troy; 1859Buckthorn Ct., Troy; and 1252S. Bates St., Birmingham, www.troygardenclubmi.com.

• Troy High Orchestra Virtual 5K is through Oct. 4, 5K (virtual) race/walk/bike supporting the Troy High Orchestra programs. Register at https://forms.gle/ UDEMEKGPB9NzYz2i6by Sept. 30, pick your own route. T-shirts are available for pick-up through Oct. 3, 10am.-2p.m., at Troy

High School, 4777Northfield Parkway, Troy,

• Rochester-based nonprofit Neighborhood House is hosting Scare Away Hunger 5K virtually this year. Participants can choose to run, walk or jog anytime, anywhere, Oct. 1to Oct. 18. Race participants may pick up their T-shirts and medals, Sept. 30at the Neighborhood House Food Pantry, 1315N Pine St, Rochester. Registration is $30 per person and $25per student, www.ranh. org/sah.

Golf outings

• Novi Rotary Foundation charitable fundraiser golf outing is Oct. 5at Meadowbrook Country Club, 40941Eight Mile Road, Northville. Registration at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11a.m. and shotgun start is at 12:30p.m., dinner to follow. Register at www. novirotarygolf.com, to benefit the Novi Rotary.

• Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing is 11a.m.-3p.m. Oct. 12at Plum Hollow Country Club, 21631 Lahser Road, Southfield, shotgun start at noon, southfieldchamber.com.

Health activities

• Diabetes PATH – for those with type 2diabetes and their caregivers, information session is 6-6:30p.m. Oct. 1, classes are 6-8p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 8-Nov.

12. Register with Beaumont Health at 800-633-7377or visit http://classes.beaumont.org.

• Diabetes PATH – for those with type 2diabetes and their caregivers, information session is 1-1:30p.m. Oct. 6, classes are 1-3p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 13-Nov.

17. Register with Ascension Health at 248-849-5752.

• Chronic Pain PATH – for those living with chronic pain and their caregivers, information session is 6-6:30p.m. Oct. 5, classes are 6-8p.m. Mondays, Oct. 12-Nov.

16. Register with Beaumont Health at 800-633-7377or visit http://classes.beaumont.org.

Libraries

• Brandon Township Public Library in Ortonville presents Virtual Technology classes, 2-3 p.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 5, on Zoom, registration required at www.brandonlibrary.org/ events, email squick@brandonlibrary.org.

• The Ferndale Library is now offering a new online resource for students, providing comprehensive online learning support on-demand through Tutor.com Learning Suite. Any students in the region and across the school district who possess their own valid Ferndale Library card will be able to login to this online resource, to get help with their homework, access expert tutoring, prepare for tests, and get writing tips, www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org.

• “Disaster, Emergency, and

First Aid kit Preparedness” with Michigan State Trooper Matthew Keller is 6:30-7:30p.m. Sept.

30, online through Zoom, ltpl. org, 248-437-8800, presented by Lyon Township Library, https://lyon-lib.libcal.com/ event/6891492.

• Lyon Township Public Library, presents “What you need to know about Journalism”, 7p.m., Oct. 5, online through Zoom, featuring Peter Bhatia, editor/ VP of the Detroit Free Press and Michigan Regional Editor for the USA Today Network. Register at https://lyon-lib.libcal.com/ event/7072566.

• Lyon Township Public Library presents “Living an Herbal Life-Crafting Teas, Tinctures & Oils”, 6:30-8p.m. Oct. 6, online through Zoom, https://lyon-lib. libcal.com/event/7132886.

• Rochester Hills Public Library presents “Fight Cancer, Heart Disease & Diabetes with Your Fork,” featuring Dr. Sruti March, ND, at 7p.m. Sept. 29on Zoom online presentation, registration required at calendar.rhpl.org or 248-656-2900.

Pets

• PetPalooza 2020is 11a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 3, at University Presbyterian Church, 1385S. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, www. universitypres.org/uncategorized/ Free community event for pet lovers, featuring Blessing of the Pets at 11:45a.m., Best Trick Contest at noon, live music by The DropIn Bluegrass Band and Kayla Cohen, food truck. Pet LookAlike contest: Take a picture of you and your pet and email it to petpaloozaUPC@gmail.com by Sept. 27.

Seniors’ activities

• The Society of Active Retirees, SOAR, has announced registration is open for its fall classes and special events. Classes begin Oct. 12. All classes will be delivered virtually through Zoom and will be taped for on-demand viewing, www.soarexplore.com, 248-626-0296.

Support activities

• Oakland County Suicide Prevention Task Force offers Suicide Prevention 101virtual training in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month in September. Free training session is 6-7:30 p.m., Sept. 29, for ages 15+, registration is required at oakgov. com/health. For information, visit www.commongroundhelps.org, or oakgov.com/suicideprevention.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK (8255), suicidepreventionlifeline.org or text 741741.

• St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Rochester sponsors a non-denominational Cancer Support Group for those going through treatment now or in the past, as well as familymembers and friends. The fall session is 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 29-Nov. 17, via Zoom. Register with Laura Brickley at 248-673-1299.

• Shatter the Stigma 2020- Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities through Sept.

30, virtual fundraiser to be held during National Recovery Month throughout September. Funds raised provide support for individuals, families and youth to combat substance misuse and abuse. This event replaces the annual Shatter the Stigma Family Festival that had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, https://achcmi.org/shatter-thestigma.

• The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, provides immediate crisis counseling to people affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The helpline connects callers to trained professionals from the closest crisis counseling centers in the nationwide network of centers, http://disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/.

• National Alliance on Mental Health offers support and education for families and individuals living with mental health conditions, 1-800-950-6264, nami. org.

Volunteer opportunities

• The Farmington Hills Nature Center is seeking volunteers to assist with Early Childhood and Homeschool Nature Programming. Candidates will need to submit an application and pass a background check, face masks must be worn while volunteering, 248-477-1135, www.fhgov.com/Activities/Parks-Facilities/ Nature-Center.aspx or email asmith@fhgov.com.