COMMUNITY CALENDAR Charitable activities/ Fundraisers

• Gleaners Community Food Bank food distribution event is at the Oakland County Farmers Market, 9-11 a.m.

Aug. 9, 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.

• The City of Troy is hosting Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 9, at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy. Donation appointments can be scheduled by calling 313-3009617or visiting RedCrossBlood.org.

• Planet Fitness Detroit announced a school supply drive to benefit children in grades K-12at Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, donations can be dropped off at Planet Fitness Detroit area locations through Aug. 18, www.planetfitness.com/gyms.

• Volunteers of America Michigan,

The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, Red Wings alumnus Darren McCarty and Bad Pig Customs are hosting a raffle for a custom-made Harley Davidson Street Glide motorcycle with proceeds benefiting VOAMI’s veteran services. Raffle tickets are $20 each, $50 for three or $100 for six and can be purchased through Sept. 15. For information, visit voami.org/chopperraffle or call 248-213-6863.

Car shows

• 15th Annual Troy Traffic Jam Classic Car Show is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 6, Columbia Center, 201 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, www.TroyTrafficJam.com, free for spectators, no tickets required. Vehicle pre-registration is $25+, day of registration is $30as space permits.

• Corvettes America Car Show is 9 a.m.-4:30p.m. Aug. 12, Everest Collegiate High School & Academy, 5935 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, rain or shine, spectator entrance fee is $10 per vehicle. Show car registration is $30per Corvette by Aug. 7, or $35at the gate, americascorvetteclub.org, 248-884-3812. Proceeds from the show’s silent auction are donated to local charitable organizations.

Community activities

• The City of Pontiac is hosting town halls for the future youth community center is 1-3 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Robert Bowens Senior Center, 52 Bagley St.; 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Ruth Peterson Senior Center, 990 Joslyn Ave. and 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at Pontiac City Hall in the council chambers, 47450Woodward Ave., www.pontiac.mi.us.

• Art Divisions of Farmington Hills and Farmington open nominations for Residence Award and the Distinguished Service to the Arts Award. The deadline to nominate groups, organizations, businesses, or individuals is Aug. 25.

Educational activities

• Youth Career Discovery Camp is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 7-11, Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills Campus, 2900Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, to introduce middle-school children to technical innovation. This five-day camp is designed to help children ages 10-14 years old explore career pathways and develop their skills in areas such as iOS app development, cyber security, robotics, healthcare and culinary, $150. For information, visit oaklandcc.edu, email jejurmo@oaklandcc.edu or call 248-232-4166.

• The Sarah & Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center preschool to host open house, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m., Aug. 9, The J-Detroit, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp. To sign up for the open house, visit jccdet.org/pittecc.

• The City of Farmington Hills announces The Hawk Makerspace classes and workshops that begin in September for teens ages 12+ and adults. Classes include Beginner Sewing and T-shirt Quilting, and woodshop classes. For more information, and for monthly or annual passes, visit www.fhgov.com/makerspace.

• Farmington Hills Heritage Park Nature Preschool to host open house for families with children ages 3-5. The open house is 6-7:30 p.m., Aug. 22, at Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road. Half-day classes are available from September (after Labor Day) through early June. Early registration is encouraged as spaces are limited. For information, call 248-473-1870 or email Nature Center Supervisor Ashlie Smith at asmith@fhgov.com.

Farmers markets

• Downtown Berkley Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursdays through October at 12 Mile Road at S. Robina, https://downtownberkley.com/farmersmarket.

• South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through October at the northwest corner of Lafayette and Liberty Street, 110W Liberty St. downtown South Lyon, 248-388-7404, southlyonfarmersmarket.org, www.facebook.com/ SouthLyonFarmersandArtisansMarket.

Festivals

• Free Family Fun Fair is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 6, Life Skills Village, Crown Pointe Plaza Lot, 25900 Greenfield Road, Oak Park, talent show, live music, inflatables, food, register at https://lifeskillsvillage.com/fairpublic.

• Oakland County International Airport Open House and Air Show is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at 6500 Highland Road, Waterford Twp. The event includes air performances, helicopter and plane rides and Aircraft and Military Support Vehicles static display. Airplane and helicopter rides are $45 per person. For more information, visit www.oakgov.com/community/airports/open-house-air-show. Airshow is scheduled for 1:30-3:30 p.m., plan to arrive early, no entry or parking fees.

• Seymour Lake Park Fireworks, previously scheduled earlier in the summer, will be in conjunction with Celebrate Our Township Heroes, honoring Oxford Township First Responders (Sheriff and Fire), 6-10 p.m. Aug. 11, at Seymour Lake Park, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, with music, inflatables and food trucks, fireworks at 9:30 p.m., www.oxfordtownship.org.

• JARC Carnival for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities is noon-4 p.m. Aug. 20, at Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, www.jarc.org/carnival or contact Jenny Kabert at jennykabert@jarc.org or 248-940-2617, $20 per individual and $50per family, with free tickets for individuals with developmental disabilities, www.jarc.org/carnival.

Fitness activities

• Community Pilates Class with Professor Thayer Jonutz is 7:30— 8:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Oakland University Varner Hall, Studio 109, ($15minimum per class, cash or Venmo), RSVP for class at jonutz@oakland.edu.

• Museum Yoga-Instructors from Explore Yoga studio will lead students through yoga postures and breathwork in an outdoor class for all levels of experience, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays through August, on the Village Green at the Troy Historic Village, 60W. Wattles Road, Troy. Suggested donation: $10. Register in advance at www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/museumyoga.

• Movin’ and Groovin’ dance instruction is 10-11a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 9, The Village of Rochester Hills, Festival Park, Rochester Hills, TheVORH.com, all ages event.

Golf outings

• 20th Annual St. Jude Golf Outing is Aug. 20, at Mystic Creek Golf Course, Camp Dearborn, Milford. Registration is at 8:30a.m., shotgun start is at 9:30 a.m., $125 per golfer, $500 foursome. All proceeds go to St. Jude. Make check payable to Knights of Columbus Bishop Sheen #7444, with memo St. Jude Golf Outing, and mail to John Rogers, 3101Sands Ct., Milford, MI 48380. For more information, call 248-714-5353.

Library activities

• Human Library event is 11a.m.-3p.m. Aug. 12, at West Bloomfield Township Public Library, 4600Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., 248-682-2120, wblib.org, https://www.facebook.com/events/3564034290536715, free, no registration required. Opportunity to have a conversation with a person (Human Book) about their life experiences, hosted in cooperation with the Human Library organization.

• Smithsonian exhibition exploring the importance of work in American life, “The Way We Worked” is Aug. 12 through Nov. 5, during library hours, at the Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion. An opening reception is at 6p.m. Aug. 14. The library will also be planning tie-in programming for all ages including “Work in Southeast Michigan: A Tour of the Past 150Years” at the opening reception, and other upcoming programming, orionlibrary.org, 248-693-3000.

Museums

• Old-Time Radio Western Show is 7-8:30p.m. Aug. 11-12, Troy Historic Village, 60W. Wattles Road, Troy, $17/ person. Discount to members, includes desserts and coffee/tea. Register at www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/old-time-western-radio-show, live mock radio show, recommended for ages 12+.

• Family Day at Cranbrook Art Museum is 11a.m.-3p.m. Aug. 12, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, hands on activities, art-making stations, cranbrookartmuseum.org.

• Intro to Coppersmithing is 10a.m.noon Aug. 14-18, at Troy Historic Village, 60W. Wattles Road, Troy, www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/coppersmithing-workshops, 248-524-3750, $260/ person age 11+.

Outdoor activities/Parks

• Warrior Whoa Slide at Water Warrior Island at Bald Mountain Recreation Area, 3361S Lapeer Road, Orion Twp., waterwarriorisland.com, ticket prices vary and a state park recreation passport is required for entry, which can be purchased from the booth at the entrance of the park, or online at www.michigan.gov/ recreationpassport.

• Stream Science is 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4p.m. Thursdays through August at Stoney Creek at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, free, donations accepted, RochesterHills.org/museum. Staff will be on site near the creek with available supplies. Limited kits available on a first come, first serve basis. No registration required.

• Oakland County Parks waterparks: Waterford Oaks Wave Pool, 1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Twp., www. oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/waterford-oaks/ waterford-oaks-wave-pool; and Red Oaks Waterpark, 1455E. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, www.oakgov. com/community/oakland-county-parks/ parks-trails/red-oaks/red-oaks-waterpark.

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