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Memorial Day Parade

The Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 28th, beginning at 9:00 am. The parade route is starting at South Main Street and Harrison, heading North to 2nd Street, then East to the Veteran's Memorial. Volunteers and Parade participants are encouraged to contact Carlo Ginotti at 248-515-5557 or Carol Hennessey at 248-543-8420, email royaloakmemorialday@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/royaloakmemorialdayparade.

Safe Neighborhoods Community Dialogue Scheduled for June 27th

The focus of this event is on Safety. Join Fox 2 Anchor & Reporter Ron Savage as he moderates the first annual Royal Oak Safe Neighborhoods Community Dialogue on Wednesday, June 27 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Anyone who lives and/or works in Royal Oak, homeowners, condo and apartment dwellers, business owners, employees, should attend this event.
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Police Employees Agree to Pay Cuts and More

The City Commission on Monday approved the tentative agreement for the Royal Oak Police Detectives and Command Officers. A pay cut, health care changes, and several other concessions were agreed to by the Royal Oak Detectives and Royal Oak Police Command Officers Associations
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Royal Oak Parks - Lawn Season Comes Early

Special message from the department of public service regarding the early spring weather and mowing of the parks. Read more »

 

Upcoming Events

Kidney Walk at the Detroit Zoo

Event - Date & Time: 
Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 7:30am

Sunday, May 20, 2012, the Meijer/National Kidney Walk to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, will be at the Detroit Zoo. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., Walk starts at 8:30 a.m. For additional information, call 1-800-482-9801 or visit the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.

Royal Oak Bike Clinic

Event - Date & Time: 
Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 2:00pm

Get your squishy tires inflated, flat ones fixed, squeaky chain lubed, sketchy brakes adjusted, and more! Don't have a bike yet? Get advice on what to buy, where to shop, and then, where to ride.

Get advice on bike routes to work, how to transport kids and groceries, best weekend rides, whether that clunker is worth the money to fix up, what your next bike should be, how to secure your bike from theft, and lots more great advice for biking in Royal Oak and Oakland County!Read more »

Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast

Event - Date & Time: 
Monday, May 28, 2012 - 7:00am

The Royal Oak Historical Society is hosting a Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast. Breakfast will be served at the Royal Oak Farmers Market from 7am to 12 noon. All you can eat for $6 a person. Children 10 and under $3. Come join us before or after the parade rain or shine!! A special thanks to Holiday Market Royal Oak and Hollywood Markets for being the sponsors.

Memorial Day Community Parade

Event - Date & Time: 
Monday, May 28, 2012 - 9:00am

The Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 28th, beginning at 9:00 am. The parade route is starting at South Main Street and Harrison, heading North to 2nd Street, then East to the Veteran's Memorial. Volunteers and Parade participants are encouraged to contact Carlo Ginotti at 248-515-5557 or Carol Hennessey at 248-543-8420, email royaloakmemorialday@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/royaloakmemorialdayparade.

Middle School Student Council Blood Drive

Event - Date & Time: 
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 1:00pm

The Royal Oak Middle School Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, May 30 at the Middle School, which is located at 709 N Washington Ave. To make an appointment, go online to the American Red Cross "GiveLife" web site and use the group registration or sponsor code of "royalmiddle". Thank you in advance for helping to save a life!Read more »

Oak Apple Run

Event - Date & Time: 
Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 7:30am

The Royal Oak Optimist Club and First United Methodist Church Presents the 2012 Oak Apple Run to benefit the South Oakland Boys and Girls Club. The 35th Annual Oak Apple event in downtown Royal Oak will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012. The Oak Apple Run is for all ages, groups and families. It is our desire that you gather your family, friends and/or coworkers and spend some time having fun getting fit. The 10K Race starts at 7:30am, 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8:45am and the 1/4 Mile Kids Run at 9:30am.Read more »

Walk A Mile In My Shoes

Event - Date & Time: 
Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 7:45am

Grace Centers of Hope will host the 7th Annual ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ Walk-a-Thon at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Proceeds from the event will support the Children’s Programs at Grace Centers of Hope, one of the largest homeless shelters in southeast Michigan. Event day registration begins at 7:45 a.m.  The walk begins at 8:45 a.m. with an awards presentation and children’s activities immediately following. Participants must register online.Read more »

Baconfest Michigan 2012

Event - Date & Time: 
Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 9:00am

Baconfest is coming to Royal Oak! Baconfest Michigan 2012 will be held on Saturday June 2nd, 2012 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. It is a celebration of all things bacon and bacon-related. Restaurants, celebrity chefs, vendors, and "Bacon Booths" will be helping to celebrate our love of bacon.Read more »

Relay for Life Royal Oak

Event - Date & Time: 
Saturday, June 9, 2012 - 10:00am

The Royal Oak American Cancer Society Relay for Life event is 10am Saturday - 10am Sunday, June 9-10, 2012 at the Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N Washington. Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's Signature event to raise funds and awareness for ALL types of cancer. Join us now for a 24-hour fun-filled event to celebrate, remember and fight back as we work toward a cancer-free future. Free admission! Free Entertainment! Great Food! Family activities! Highlights on Saturday Read more »

Clay Glass and Metal Show

Event - Date & Time: 
Saturday, June 9, 2012 - 10:00am

The 18th Annual Clay, Glass & Metal Show is one of the jewels of Royal Oak taking place Saturday, June 9 from 10am-7pm and Sunday, June 10 from 11am-5pm on Washington Avenue in downtown Royal Oak. One of the country's top art shows, the event features 125+ of the finest artists in clay, glass and metal work, who are selected by a jury process. The event also includes acoustic performances reflecting the nature of the event, demonstrations and some specialty food choices. Contact www.royaloakchamber.com for additional information.

ROWC Home and Garden Tour

Event - Date & Time: 
Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 10:00am

The 2012 Royal Oak Woman’s Club Home and Garden Tour scheduled for Saturday, June 23rd offers a wonderful selection of some of our finest homes in Royal Oak. Tours start at the Woman's Club location, 404 S Pleasant Street, promptly at 10am and 4pm. Check royaloakwomansclub.org for tickets and additional information!Read more »

Safe Neighborhoods Community Dialogue

Event - Date & Time: 
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 6:30pm

Join Fox 2 Anchor & Reporter Ron Savage as he moderates the first annual Royal Oak Safe Neighborhoods Community Dialogue on Wednesday, June 27 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This is event is hosted at the Royal Oak Middle School Auditorium, 709 N. Washington Ave and is presented by the Royal Oak Crime Prevention Council, the City of Royal Oak, and the Royal Oak Neighborhood Schools. Anyone who lives and/or works in Royal Oak, homeowners, condo and apartment dwellers, business owners, employees, should attend this event.Read more »

Outdoor Art Fair

Event - Date & Time: 
Saturday, July 7, 2012 - 10:00am

The 42nd Annual Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair will be held at Memorial Park (Corner of Woodward Avenue & 13 Mile Road) on Saturday, July 7, 10am - 6:00pm & Sunday, July 8, 10am - 5:00pm. One hundred Michigan and out of state artists will be selling original art work for your home, office, or as a gift.  An exciting variety of art offered by these juried artists include ceramics, painting/prints, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, sculpture, wood, glass, leather, and mixed media.  A variety of food items will be available.Read more »

Annual Antique & Garage Sale

Event - Date & Time: 
Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 9:00am

The 37th Annual Royal Oak Garage Sale brings everything from household items to jewelry to knick-knacks to apparel to estate sale treasures downtown Royal Oak to the Lafayette Avenue Parking Structure between 5th & 6th Streets on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 from 9am-5pm. Need to clean out your attic? Have collectibles you no longer wish to dust? This is the world's biggest garage sale event and a great place to sell your stuff. Admission is $2 for shoppers 12 and over. Spaces are still available for vendors if you'd like to join in the fun!Read more »

Shakespeare in the Park 2012

Event - Date & Time: 
Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 8:46am

Celebrating more than 10 years of Shakespeare in the park, the Water Works Theatre Company presents a series of shows this summer in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park, August 2 through August 12. For additional information visit online at: http://www.waterworkstheatre.comRead more »

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