Preschoolers with their parents and/or teachers are invited to participate in the Nursery School Olympics presented by Oakland County Parks on May 14, May 21, and June 4. Events start at 10 a.m. at these locations: May 14 – Red Oaks Soccer Fields, 29600 John R, Madison Heights May 21 – Catalpa Oaks County Park, …
All five Oakland County golf courses open for golfers
Springfield Oaks Golf Course in Davisburg, one of five Oakland County Parks golf courses, is opening Wednesday, March 24. “With Springfield Oaks having so many beautiful areas full of trees, it’s taken a few days longer for the course to dry out from the last remaining snow. But it’s worth the 10-minute drive …
Oakland Country brings back Great Marshmallow Drop
Oakland County Parks hosts The Original Great Marshmallow Drop, Friday, April 2 at 10 a.m. at Catalpa Oaks County Park. The annual event began in 1978 and is making its return. Parents and children are invited to watch more than 15,000 marshmallows drop from a helicopter. After the drop, children ages 3 and older can collect the marshmallows and turn them in …
Volunteer Opportunity in Oakland County
If you are a nature lover, this upcoming volunteer opportunity may be very appealing to you! OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR NEST BOX MONITORING EVENT NAME: Nest Box Monitoring Workshop for Volunteers WHAT: Oakland County Parks seeks volunteers to monitor nest boxes at five parks for the 2010 nesting season, from April – August. …
Great mid-winter break kids programs at Madison Heights Library
Need something to do this week when school is out for mid-winter break? Visit the Madison Heights Library for two GREAT programs! Winter Stuffed Animal Story Time Carnival Bring your favorite stuffed animal (should fit in a shoebox) to the library for winter time rides, crafts, stories and snacks. Tuesday, February 17th at 2:00 P.M. …
The Detroit Area Diaper Bank
Imagine only being able to change your baby’s diaper once a day in order to make them last til your next paycheck… For an average infant, a healthy change of diapers is up to 12 times per day, and 8 for a toddler. For low income families, a baby can be in a single …