Charitable activities/ Fundraisers
• Gleaners Community Food
Bank food distribution event is at the Oakland County Farmers Market, 9-11a.m. May 31, while supplies last, for those in need. Drive-up and stay in the vehicle, or walk-up distribution, no need for proof of eligibility. For information, call 248-858-5495 or email OCmarket@oakgov.com.
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter, in Pontiac is hosting its 40th Chapter Anniversary Celebration, “Sapphires and Diamonds Soiree” at 7p.m. June 3, at Petruzzello’s in Troy, in partnership with The Pearls of Hope Foundation. Event includes dinner, entertainment, DJ, dancing, cash bar. Purchase tickets in advance at www.eventbrite.com/e/ sapphires-and-diamonds-soireetickets-580933286097, $95+ each.
• Annual Scavenger Safari and Walk fundraiser to support Blood cancer patients is June 3, at the Detroit Zoo, 8450W. 10Mile Road, Royal Oak. Registration begins at 7:30a.m. Scavenger Safari and Walk Kickoff is 8:50 a.m. Participants have the option to participate in a scavenger hunt or walk around the zoo at their own pace. Participants can register as a team or as an individual. For children ages 5-13 registration is $35, for participants ages 14+, registration is $50, free for children younger than 5. Additional fundraising beyond the registration fee is encouraged, register at bloodcancerfoundationmi.org/scavengersafari-walk, includes admission to the zoo, raffle, giveaways, lunch and free parking.
• “Shatter the Stigma” 5K Run/ Walk Fundraiser is 9a.m. June 3, at Clawson City Park, 935N Custer Ave., Clawson, free for ages 0-5, $30for ages 6-17, $35 for ages 18+. Fundraiser for the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities to benefit those who struggle with substance misuse disorder. There will also be Free Naloxone Training, runsignup.com/Race/Info/MI/ Clawson/ShattertheStigma, 248-589-0334.
• Clarkston Family Farm’s fundraising gala for Wally’s Farm Scholarship Fund is 11a.m.- 2 p.m. June 10, at Clarkston Family Farm, 6800Hubbard Road, Clarkston, parking at Independence Elementary School, 6850 Hubbard Road, Clarkston. Tickets are $60per person live music from Stardusters, gourmet Hors d’oeurvres, elegant sit down farm to table garden luncheon provided by Blackthorn Pub and spirits and beverages, a silent
auction, door prizes, and farm and garden tours, clarkstonfamilyfarm.regfox.com/springgarden-party.
• Beaumont Children’s “Walk for Miracles” is 8a.m., June
10, with 7:30 a.m. arrivals at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, to benefit Children’s Miracle Network programming at Corewell Health’s Beaumont Children’s. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero or fantasy character. The event includes costumed fairytale and comic book heroes, refreshments and each child will receive a superhero cape and medal. Walkers must register in advance at Beaumont.org/walkformiracles and make a minimum donation of $8per person for participants over the age of two. Additional fundraising is encouraged.
• 3rd Annual Walkathon for
Bruce is 11:30a.m.-2p.m. June 10, at the Hazel Park High School athletic track, 23400Hughes Ave., Hazel Park to raises funds for pancreatic cancer research, patient financial aid. No sign-up needed.
Community activities
• Farmington Public Schools’ Board of Education to host Community Dialogue on Child Success, 6:30to 8:30p.m. May 30, at the Maxfield Education Center located at 32789W. Ten Mile Road in Farmington, register at bit.ly/BoardDialougeRSVP, www. farmington.k12.mi.us.
• The Rochester DDA invites the community to learn more about The Front Porch Project
and to offer input at Community Input Sessions, 7-9p.m. May 31 and June 5, at the Rochester Community House, 816Ludlow, Rochester.
• Musical Theatre Dance Class Series is 6:30-7:30p.m. June 1, June 8 and June 15, at Temple Beth El, 7400Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, attendees must be able to attend all three classes, sign-up is required at jessicatierney@jarc.org or 248940-2607, all experience levels welcome, jarc.org, free.
• Annual “Law Day Family Fun Fair,” free legal aid clinic, returns after Covid hiatus on June 3, from 11a.m. to 3p.m. Goodwin Law Center is at 999Haynes in Birmingham, just south of Maple (15Mile) and east of Woodward behind Walgreens. Free legal advice for adults (family law, personal injury, auto accidents, bankruptcy, real estate, medical issues, and more). Free carnival fun for the kids (bounce houses, face painting, and free bike helmets), free hot dogs and ice cream, presented by Scott Goodwin Law, the Legal Aid Clinic offers free legal counsel from a variety of top lawyers donating their time for the event, sponsored by WMUZ-FM 103.5radio. For information call 1-888-GOODWIN or visit www.1888goodwin.com.
Farmers markets
• Oakland County Farmers Market Flower Days are being held Sundays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. through June 11, at the market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp. The market is also open
from 7a.m. to 1:30p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, OaklandCountyParks.com.
• Holly Farmers Market: 10a.m.2p.m. Sundays, May 7to Oct 22 at Crapo Park, downtown Holly, hollyfarmersmarket.weebly.com, facebook.com/HollyFarmers.
Festivals
• Highland Spring Fling Carnival: June 1-4, at the Save-ALot store grounds, 722 Highland Road, Highland Twp. Hours are 4-10 p.m. Thursday and Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat. and 1-8 p.m. Sun. Carnival rides, games and inflatables, admission is free, with ride tickets and food available for purchase. Wrist bands are $25 on Thursday and Friday; and $30 on Saturday and Sunday, www.bigrockamusements. com/events/83.
• 2nd annual Abigail’s Pride Festival is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 3, at Mill Street, downtown Ortonville, food truck, vendors, parade, entertainment, abigailspride.godaddysites.com/ welcome-pride-2023.
• Oxford’s 2023Seymour Celebration is June 8-11, at Seymour Lake Township Park, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, featuring carnival, live music Friday and Saturday nights and fireworks are Friday and Saturday nights at dusk, (Thursday 4-10 p.m., Friday
1-11 p.m., Saturday 1-11 p.m., and Sunday 1-8 p.m.), carnival ride ticket prices vary and can be purchased in advance at oxparkrec.org/seymourcelebration.
Golf outings
• Star International, Universal and Universal Learning Academies Athletics fundraiser golf outing is June 17, at Links at Gateway, 33290 Gateway Drive, 18-hole scramble with a cart, lunch at the turn, contests, prizes, and raffles, register at bit. ly/siagolfouting2023, $85 per golfer, $300for foursome.
Health/Blood drives
• The Bloomfield Township Senior Center is hosting a blood drive, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 31, at the Bloomfield Township Senior Center, Community Room A and B, 4315Andover Road, Bloomfield Hills, in partnership with the Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club, to schedule an appointment in advance, visit RedBlood. org and enter sponsor code: BHRotary or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
• The City of Troy is hosting Red Cross Blood Drive is 9a.m.-7p.m. May 31, at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy. Donation appointments can be scheduled by calling 313-3009617or visiting RedCrossBlood. org.
Museums
• Village Fitness Challenge: Explore local history and amazing places in your community with the Troy Historic Village’s scavenger hunt-style fitness challenge, June 1-July 31. All ages; play as an individual, family, or with a group of friends. Price is $14(includes event t-shirt). Discount given to Troy Historical Society Members. Details and registration is at www. troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/ village-fitness-challenge.
Outdoor activities/ Parks
• Fossils & Riverside Campfire is 6p.m. June 1, at Bloomer Park, 345John R Road, Rochester Hills. Registration required, visit rochesterhills.org/outdoors, 248-656-4775, $10.
• Strawberry Moon Astronomy Night is 8:30-10p.m. June 3, at Independence Oaks, 9501Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp., astronomical evening in StarLab, an inflatable indoor planetarium, and then go outdoors to view the Strawberry Moon, ages 5to adult, $7/person, registration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916weekdays, OaklandCountyParks.com.
• Cranbrook on the GreenArtist-Designed Mini Golf is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, through Sept. 3, at Cranbrook
Art Museum, Triton Reflecting Pools, 39221Woodward Ave.,
Bloomfield Hills, 248-6453323, cranbrookartmuseum. org/mini-golf, Open until 8p.m. Thursdays with beer and wine cash bar from 4:30-7:30p.m., $15 adults, $8 for ages younger than 12. Registration includes gallery admission.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Trail Challenge is May through Sept. 30at the 13Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Visit any Metropark trails to hike, bike, run, roll, or paddle to improved health and earn prizes. Register at www. metroparks.com/trailchallenge, ages 5+, $25per person, includes a custom water bottle and passport book. Log miles on the online leaderboard and add selfies of trail adventures. Each Challenge Trail visited earns a special badge on the online leaderboard. A Metroparks daily or annual pass is required, at an additional cost, www.metroparks. com.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• The Clarkston Area Backyard Birders to meet at 6:30 p.m.
May 31, at Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park, 9501Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp. The event features guest speaker Amanda Felk, naturalist for Oakland County Parks and Dinosaur Hill Nature Center, discussing owls, bats, and other creatures of the night. The free event Includes refreshments, open to the public.
Support resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211(844-8759211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 — call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center. Pressing 1 after dialing 988will connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
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