Community Events

There will be a free Computer and Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, October 8th, from 10:00am - 2:00pm at the Royal Oak High School located at 1500 Lexington Blvd, Royal Oak MI 48073. This event is open to the public. During the event, they will be accepting TVs, computers, consumer electronics, home office equipment, and large kitchen appliances at no charge! (Excluding items containing Freon (ie. fridges), biohazards, hazardous waste, liquids of any type; fluorescent bulbs or smoke detectors). Read more »

As part of its 30th year, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings will present two concerts in Royal Oak. In celebration of this landmark year DCWS will be celebrating both the artistic achievements of the past 30 years and the prospects of the next 30 years. There will be new works, new venues and DCWS has named their first ever young composer-in-residence and young ensemble-in-residence. Read more »

The 2012 leaf collection schedule will begin on October 29. There will be 6 weeks of leaf collection in which the Department of Public Service (DPS) crews will be working to remove as many of the leaves as possible from the streets of the City. Each area of the City will be covered at least twice within the six weeks. Residents are asked to be mindful of the leaf collection schedule and to work with your neighbors to make this year a complete success.Read more »

Here is a way to add to your collection of perennials, the Fall Perennial Plant Exchange! Just bring your plants to the Mahany/Meininger Senior Community Center from 9:00am to 11:00am. They should be LABELED and in pots or plastic baggies, tables will be provided (no trees or woody shrubs, please). Plants can be given away or traded. Sponsored by the Royal Oak Garden Club and Royal Oak Recreation. The plants exchange will be held inside, so come rain or shine! Read more »

It’s back to school time and the Royal Oak Animal Shelter has a perfect furry study buddy for you! The Royal Oak Animal Shelter, which is funded entirely by donations, is having an adoption event on Saturday, September 10th from 11:00 to 4:00 pm. There is a great selection of adorable kittens, cats, and dogs of all sizes and shapes waiting to meet you. There will be special pricing in effect for the event.  View the companion animals at www.roas.petfinder.com ahead of time.Read more »

The 2011 Jess Perreca, Sr. Memorial Royal Oak Christmas Classic will be on September 9, 2011 with Lunch @ 11:30 am and a shotgun start @ 12:30pm. Please join us and help us make sure that no family will go without this holiday season. To make your reservation or to support this year's special outing as a sponsor, please call 248.544.4166 ext. 127.

When: Friday, September 9, 2011

Where: Royal Oak Golf Club, 3416 Don Soper Drive

Cost: $75 per golfer

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 6

Join us for a day of Fun and Free events at the John Lindell Ice Arena on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Enjoy Drop-In Hockey for different age groups, Sticks & Pucks, Open Free Style Drop-In Skating, and Open Skating!

Mite/Squirt Drop-In Hockey, 10am—10:50am

Pee Wee/Bantam Drop-In Hockey, 11am—11:50am Read more »

Downtown Royal Oak invites families to the 3rd Annual Kids Cruise for fun for all ages on Tuesday, August 16th from 4-8pm, with an outdoor movie showing at sundown.Read more »

“The Wildlife of Royal Oak 350 Million Years Ago” is being held on Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 at 7:30 pm in the Royal Oak Middle School located at 709 N Washington- Between 11 Mile Rd & Catalpa. Amateur paleontologist John Topor will discuss the Michigan Basin and the fossils found here deep beneath our feet. This is your chance to learn about the wildlife that lived in your backyard long before the dinosaurs.Read more »