Zuma Coffee House Hosting Guatemalan Relief Fundraiser

Zuma Coffee House is hosting a week-long Guatemalan Relief fund raiser to help the many families in need following a series of natural disasters that took place over the last month.  As Birmingham’s only 24-hour establishment, the fund-raising effort will run 24/7 for a full week, beginning at 12:01am on Sunday, June 20 through Saturday, …

Royal Oak resident names new Oakland County Park

The universally-accessible playground under construction at Waterford Oaks County Park now has a name – the Paradise Peninsula Playscape at Waterford Oaks.The winning entry was submitted by 9-year-old Royal Oak resident Benjamin Godfrey. His entry was selected from nearly 200 proposed names.

Free Movie Night at the Village of Rochester Hills

The Village of Rochester Hills will host free monthly Movie Night Under the Stars again this summer. The first movie of the summer is scheduled to begin at dusk on Thursday, June 24. Free movie night at the Village is a fun family outing that’s easy on your wallet. Bring your blankets & chairs to …

Registration Open for Oakland County Parks Day Camps

Registration is now open for Oakland County Parks and Recreation day camps. “Day camps provide youth with a positive, outdoor experience,” Amanda Kaltz, assistant director of Wild Adventures Camp, said. “Kids and teens learn team building and leadership skills; build an appreciation for nature; and interact with others.” Wild Adventures Camp is 9:30 a.m. – …

Students rewarded for participating in Reading Ranger Program

Local students set reading records as participants in the 2010 Reading Ranger Program offered by Oakland County Parks and Recreation in March, which is National Reading Month. This year, 14,082 students from 210 schools and home school groups participated in the program, up from 12,475 in 2009. Students read a total of 5,528,000 pages. Clifford H. Smart Middle School in …