Fun Alternative to Hiring a Babysitter

Talk about the best baby sitting experience for your children! The Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA) has a program where you bring your child in their pj’s and they host crafts, stories, munchies and a movie. The cost is $15 and the event is on Friday, April 23 from 6-8pm. This is perfect if mom …

Tots learn about spring

Oakland County Parks helps parents build a love of nature in their children starting at a young age through Tuning Your Tot into Spring, a 25-year-old program that celebrates nature with the youngest explorers. Tuning Your Tot into Spring will be held Wednesday, April 21 from 10-11:45 a.m. or 1-2:45 p.m. of Saturday, April 24 …

Oakland County Parks seek ownership of county market

Under a current proposal, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission would assume management and operation of the Oakland County Market, a mainstay for providing grower-direct fresh produce and flowers to residents since 1953. The goal is to expand the market, which currently is operated by the Facilities Maintenance and Operations division. The transfer of operations is expected to be approved at the May 5 Oakland County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Panera Bread & United Way team up for free family fun day

On Saturday, April 10, Panera Bread of Southeast Michigan and United Way for Southeastern Michigan will host a free family fun day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is open to all ages. United Way will share information with parents about the free resources available through its Early Learning Communities – a program …

Oakland County Parks presents Nursery School Olympics

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, …