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ROWC CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY October 2011
Community Anti-Drug Coaltion Conference: October 18 from 9am to 3:30 pm at the Macomb Community College South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd., K Bldg-2nd Floor, in Warren (located on the corner of 12 Mile Road and Hayes). A community-wide response to attack this community-wide problem. Please come and bring other community members. Sponsored by US Representative Sander Levin. RSVP by calling his district office at 586-498-7122 or 248-968-2025 or emailing keith.nelson@mail.house.gov .
Royal Oak Foundation for Public Education fundraiser. Celebrate Michigan & Royal Oak. Sample Michigan beers and wines, enjoy a selection of appetizers, Friday, October 21, 7 pm – 10 pm, at Holiday Market, 1203 S. Main Street, Royal Oak (upstairs-enter through back door). Reservations with a minimum donation of $50/person in advance or $60/person at door. Information: contact Heidi Esbri 248-765-3011. To make reservations contact Sherry Toggweiler 248-765-2491. email RoyalOakFPE@gmail.com or mail a check to ROFPE, c/o Sherry Toggweiler, 1018 Longfellow, Royal Oak, MI 48067. Include an email address to receive a confirmation. Visit Foundation’s website at www.ROfoundation.org
Royal Oak High School’s A Cappella Choir needs your vote. Go to www.GleeGiveANote.org and vote for them as your favorite. Over 300 schools nationwide are vying for $1 million in grant money. You can view videos they submitted at the above website. You can vote once per day through November 8, 2011 at midnight.
Vote in the Royal Oak City Elections: November 8, 2011: Candidates for City Commission are: William Shaw – Economist for Cities (retired); Richard Karlowski – Engineer (Large Company); Peggy Goodwin – Businesswoman, Mediation Consultant; George Gomez – Energy Analyst (Large Company); Michael Fournier – Financial Manager (Large Company), Kyle Dubuc – Public Policy Affairs; Scott Warheit – Public Service Lawyer. Four Charter Amendments: a. Renew millage for refuse collection, disposal and curbside recycling; b. Term of elective officers commences at 12:00 noon on the first Monday in December following the officers election; c. Charter recognize State Law for filing deadlines concerning nominating petitions for city office; d. Require fee to be paid no later than the same time as nominating petition submission. (Courtesy of Royal Oak Republican Women’s Club)
South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless: Fundraiser at Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, MI, Thursday, November 10, 2011. Comedy act featuring Rob Little. Also appearing Jeff Dwoskin. Cost is $30 per person ($15 may be used as a charitable income tax deduction for 2011) Doors open at 6 pm. Silent Auction & 50/50 Raffle from 6:00 to 7:15 pm, Dinner catered by Vintage House at 6:15 pm. Entertainment at 8:00 pm. Contact Mary at 248-399-0935 or email mfjohnston42@yahoo.com All money raised will support the Welcome Inn, a day center for the homeless in South Oakland County, which will be open from December 16 through March 16.
Royal Oak Memorial Society will be honoring our veterans on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2011, with a service at 11:00 am in the Veteran’s Memorial Plaza located between City Hall and the Library. Call 248-543-8420 for more information. All are invited to attend.
Royal Oak Historical Society Museum invites you to wander through the stores and ChristmasTree Lane of yesteryear, entitled “Christmas Shopping Through the Years in Downtown Royal Oak.” Exhibit will open Saturday, November 12, 11 am to 5 pm. Santa will be there for the children from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Royal Oak Optimist Club will honor 12 high school seniors from Royal Oak, Shrine and Berkley. These students were selected by their faculty and advisors for outstanding contributions in their community as well as in the classroom. Join them at the Boys and Girls Club at 7:15 am on November 16th. The club members will be singing Christmas Carols and ringing a Salvation Army bell on December 6 in front of Holiday Market. Stop by and throw a few dollars in the kettle and join them in song.
Royal Oak Gym, 1600 N. Stephenson Hw., Royal Oak, MI 48067-1556 is offering our members a one month free membership. If you are interested or would like more information, call Emily Petrovski, one of our members, at 248-762-6465.
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