Royal Oak Tribune

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Fundraiser­s

• Extra Life Detroit Guild virtual gaming presents a 24-hour Game Day Marathon, Nov. 7 to support Beaumont Children’s. Sign up at extra-life.org/ index.cfm? fuseaction=register. start&eventID=547&hospital=153.

Health/Safety activities

• Residents are urged to change their smoke alarm batteries when changing their clocks from daylight savings time to standard time on Sunday, Nov. 1. The Farmington Hills Fire Department recommends purchasing new smoke alarms with 10-year lithium batteries. The department has a free smoke alarm installati­on program for residents in need, 248-871-2820.

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.

• Lyon Township Public Library, “UFO sightings in Michigan”, 7 p.m. Oct. 29, presented by Bill Konkolesky from the Michigan UFO Network, online through Zoom, register at lyon-lib.libcal.com/ event/6555542.

• Oxford Public Library presents Michigan State Police Forensic Artist Lt. Sarah Krebs, 6 p.m. Nov. 4 via Zoom, online. Krebs will explain how evidence-based drawings and three-dimensiona­l reconstruc­tions aid in investigat­ions. Register at miopl.org, or call 248-6283034, free event.

Parks

• Expedition Enchantmen­t, a free scavenger hunt, Oct. 1 to Nov. 1 at 12 Oakland County Parks and outdoor facilities, for families to explore, follow clues and crack riddles and codes, piece together puzzles. Register at 248-858-0916. Park entrance fees apply.

• Huron-Clinton Metroparks, www.metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.

• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas and campground­s, DNR boating access sites and shooting ranges are open. Fishing and hunting licenses are available for purchase online, www.michigan. gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.

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