Community Events

There are a couple of fundraisers on February 21st. The Royal Oak Woman's Club Group 7 annual Fat Tuesday Fundraiser will be supporting the Royal Oak Schools project, "Blessings in a backpack". Join us all day at Pronto! for breakfast, lunch, dinner, carry out, and 50/50 raffle fun as well. Visit the Woman's Club online at: www.royaloakwomansclub.orgRead more »

The animals at the Royal Oak Animal Shelter say "Fur-Get Me Not" this Valentine's Day.  Come see the wonderful adoptable cats and dogs at the shelter from 11am to 4pm on Saturday February 11th and meet your Valentine.  There will be special pricing in effect for this adoption event. Visit the shelter online at www.roas.petfinder.com to see all of the animals available for adoption. The Royal Oak Animal Shelter is supported entirely by donations.Read more »

The Norman O'Brien Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will host the Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Royal Oak on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The parade is an event to honor and celebrate Irish family traditions to include demonstrating Irish pride and heritage. The parade route will begin at the Royal Oak Middle School parking lot and proceed south on Washington, passing the judges/announcer reviewing stand at the intersection of Sixth and Washington, turn west on Seventh St. and end at the St. Mary Church/School parking lot.Read more »

The 14th Annual Dream Home Expo sponsored by The City of Royal Oak and Royal Oak Neighborhood Schools, will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N Washington. The event is designed to help Royal Oak residents obtain information about adding to or remodeling their homes.Read more »

On Thursday, February 16, the Oakland County Ancient Order of Hibernians is hosting an all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Royal Oak. Everyone is invited. Please join us at VFW Post 1669, 214 E. Fourth St., Royal Oak MI 48067 on Thursday, February 16, 2012 anytime between 4:30pm and 7:30pm. Adults $10.00, Children (under 12) $6.00. All proceeds will go for parade expenses. The parade will be on March 10, 2012!

On Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 the Royal Oak Nature Society will host, "Fishes of Death Valley" beginning at 7:30pm in the Royal Oak Middle School auditorium. Come and learn from Bob Muller, Royal Oak Nature Society Naturalist, about some of America’s most endangered and unusual wildlife. This is a free event and the public is invited. Visit the nature society online for more information.

“Owl Hoot” is being held at Tenhave Woods on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 7:30 pm.  Park & meet at the Lexington/Marais lot.  We will walk into Tenhave Woods and attempt to lure in or have screech & great horned owls answer tape recordings of their calls. Visit the Nature Society online for the complete nature walk schedule.

“Full Moon Walk” is being held on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, at 7:30 pm in Tenhave Woods.  Join with the Royal Oak Nature Society and experience the woods at a time of day that the park is normally closed.  You never know what you may hear and see when the light levels are low.  Bring a small flashlight. Park & meet at the Lexington/Marais lot. Visit the Nature Society online for additional information.