Water System Flushing in Oakland Township

Water system flushing is scheduled between 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. April 14-24. It is recommended that customers store water ahead of time for use while their subdivision/street is being flushed, and avoid using the water during the flushing period. Water System Flushing in Oakland Township April 14Oakland Farms, Oakland Knolls, Oakland Hills, Knorrwood Pines, Knorrwood Ridge, Oak Arbor, Deer Point, Park Hill, St. Johns Church, Oakland Crest, Guardian Angel CemeteryApril 15Oakland Farms, … [Read more...]

Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Announces its 2025 Concert Series

Oakland Township Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the 2025 season of the Music in the Meadows concert series. Performers once again will demonstrate the extraordinary and versatile musical talent of Michigan. Each of the three concerts is held in a scenic Oakland Township park and is geared toward an evening of family enjoyment with offerings of Big Band, Classical, and Country. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. for concert-goers who want to arrive early to set up their blankets … [Read more...]

Down on the Farm at Historic Cranberry Lake Farm

Down on the Farm takes place at Cranberry Lake Farm on Saturday, October 7, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be tons of fun family activities, free and open to the public, including a hayride, apple picking, pumpkins, tractors, corn shelling. There will be exhibits with a quilting craft, spinners, chair caning, and local beekeeping. Meet the donkey dressed as Eeyore and learn about horse grooming with Ferrier demonstration. Also expect to learn about raising backyard chickens. … [Read more...]

Free Concert in the Story Garden at Cranberry Lake Farm

Local musician David Thomas will be playing an assortment of instruments to entertain and reminisce with a free concert in the Story Garden at Cranberry Lake Farm, 388 W. Predmore, Oakland 48363 on Friday, June 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. David Thomas is a multi-instrumentalist and singer, playing mainly the trumpet, piano, flute, and piccolo. David currently teaches trumpet lessons at the Rochester Conservatory of Music. He is in the process of recording his own albums that will … [Read more...]

Paint Creek Junction Ribbon Cutting on National Trails Day

The Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission and the Paint Creek Trailways Commission invites guests to celebrate the grand opening of the trailhead on Saturday, June 3 at 11:00 a.m., National Trails Day. Help inaugurate Oakland Township’s newest park facilities with activities that highlight this park’s railroad and trolley history, including a ribbon cutting and recognition ceremony, light refreshments, and railroad-themed giveaways. The grand opening will celebrate this park’s … [Read more...]

Dedication of Fox Nature Preserve

The Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission and the Board of Trustees invites guests to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, May 22 at 4:00 p.m. Explore rustic trails that wind through open fields and woodlands and learn about this park’s natural and cultural heritage. The trail entrance is located at 1627 West Predmore Road in Oakland Township and includes a parking area. Light refreshments will be served after the ribbon cutting and recognition ceremony. The purchase … [Read more...]

Down on the Farm at Cranberry Lake Farm

Down on the Farm is Saturday, October 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District 388 W. Predmore Road. Tractor rides, pumpkin patch, apple picking, chickens, horses and farrier, corn shelling, blacksmithing, quilting, spinning, outdoor games, beekeeping, tractors, plein air painters, apron exhibit, and more are all free to enjoy. Live music featuring Harmonica George from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon and Ukulele Band from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. New this year, local author … [Read more...]

Flag Collection and Historic Tours at Concert

Oakland Township Historic District Commission invites Boy Scouts Troop 60 in collecting worn American Flags right before Flag Day on June 14. When the flag is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem, it should be destroyed in a dignified and ceremonious fashion, preferably by burning. The American Flag should never just be thrown away. Local Boy Scout Troop 60 will be collecting flags on June 10, 2022, at Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District, 388 W. Predmore Road, during the … [Read more...]

Rochester Area Memorial Day Parade of Heroes

Why a Parade? John & Mary Modetz, longtime residents and owners of Modetz Funeral Homes, along with co-chair Terri Williams, organized the idea of a small, community-wide Memorial Day parade for many years. Then, in 2019, a small group of passionate community members brought the parade back for one year, led by Terry Gonser, Director of The Veteran’s Tribute of Oakland County (VTOT). During this family-friendly event, several hundred residents gathered with flags and smiles to … [Read more...]

Big Logging Wheels Fund Drive

The Oakland Township Historical Society (OTHS) is conducting a drive to raise funds to repair and rebuild the Big Red Logging Wheels in front of the Paint Creek Cider Mill in the hamlet of Goodison in Oakland Township. The funds raised will be donated to the Oakland Township Historic District Commission (HDC) on June 30 to support the efforts of the HDC to repair and rebuild the wheels. They have been researching wheelwrights to complete the work. Bill Kroger, OTHS President said “The Historical … [Read more...]