Oakland County Community Calendar
Keep your calendars ready folks! Oakland County is brimming with fun and exciting events for the upcoming days. From business events to charitable activities and from community events to festivals, there’s something for everyone here. So let’s dive into what’s coming up from Aug. 18 and beyond.
Business Events
Starting with Bluewater Technologies Tech Expo, this exciting event is set to happen on Aug. 21-22. It aims to showcase the latest AV innovations and is completely free for industry professionals. Closely following this, the Oakland County Business-2-Business Roundtable Networking Membership is organizing an informative event centered around the future impact of AI on business, workforce, and ethics.
Charitable Activities and Fundraisers
Calling all parents! Priority Health, in partnership with Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank, is giving away diapers for free throughout August. Also, the highly anticipated Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally is on its way, aiming to increase support for public behavioral healthcare and stress the need for increased funding for mental health services.
Community Events
A whole bunch of family-friendly events are on the horizon. Starting with the Health & Housing Summer Fest on Aug. 19 and Food Truck Wednesdays happening throughout August, you are sure not to run out of fun experiences. The Detroit Zoological Society has also tied up with the Living and Learning Enrichment Center to host local artist Nick Bair for a live chalk-art drawing session at The Detroit Zoo.
Festivals
Festival lovers, get ready for the annual Renaissance Festival scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from Aug. 17 through Sept. 29. Also on the cards is the Annual Downtown Franklin Summer Block Party, ClawsonFest, Hazel Park Art Fair, and the Michigan Made Festival.
More to Look Forward to…
Apart from these, there are significant library events, a host of exciting activities at local orchards and parks, and resourceful support activities for those in need. So gear up, Oakland County. A ton of fun, learning, and excitement awaits. See you at the events!
Please remember to follow all necessary COVID-19 safety guidelines during these times.
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