Business

• The Farmington Community Library annual Lunch & Learn Small Business Series is 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 18-March 25, at the Farmington Hills location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road. The six-part series is designed to empower local entrepreneurs and small business owners with expert insights on starting a business, securing funding, leveraging social media, and networking, The series is free and open to the public, no library card required, includes complimentary lunch, registration is required for each session at farmlib.org/small-business-series.

• Leadership Oakland Breakfast of Champions event featuring Princess Castleberry, global speaker and risk strategist, is 8:30-10:30 a.m. Feb. 25, at Walsh College, 3838 Livernois Road, Troy. Tickets are $45 each at www.leadershipoakland.com/breakfast-of-champions-how-to-have-conflict-and-still-win-together.

Community events

• United Nations Relief official Hani Almadou to speak on Gaza relief and rebuilding, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 16, at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 16200 W. Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, www.stdavidssf.org, open to public.

• Oakland County Parks seeks public input on Natural Resources and Sustainability priorities for programs and services. The survey closes Feb. 18, to participate in the survey, visit www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/get-involved/natural-resources-management.

• The City of Farmington Hills and the Farmington Area Commission on Aging seek nominations to recognize outstanding volunteers through Feb. 21, www.fhgov.com/coaawards.

• Oakland County Farmers Market offers a free cooking demonstration, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 22, held in cooperation with edibleWOW, at Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Twp., featuring Hospitality Expert Nina Love, The Love Experience, OaklandCountyParks.com/FarmersMarket.

• Southfield Celebrates Black History Month with Walk Through History display, open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. through Feb. 28, at Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, with informational signs describing influential African Americans throughout Southfield and world history, admission is free, www.cityofsouthfield.com.

• Daddy Daughter Dance is 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. March 1, Waterford Recreation Center, 5640 Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp., pre-registration is required at www.waterfordmi.gov/876/17597/Daddy-Daughter-Dance, 248-674-5441, $15 resident each, $19 non-resident.

Education/Youth

• GreenStone Farm Credit Services scholarships for students in agriculture in Michigan and select counties in northeast Wisconsin. GreenStone will award scholarships to incoming college freshmen in the amount of $2,000 each to selected students attending a four-year college program and $1,000 each to selected students attending a two-year college program, and award four current college students with a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 each. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28, at www.GreenStoneFCS.com/scholarships.

• Bowman Auto Group is accepting applications for its annual scholarships for Clarkston High School graduating seniors. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded: one for a senior pursuing education at a vocational institution or trade school, and one for a senior accepted to a 2-year or 4-year college/university in a STEAM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) field. Applications are due by 5 p.m. March 19, and can be submitted via email or in person at Bowman Chevrolet. Visit https://www.bowmanchevy.com/scholarship/ to download the application or call 248-795-1816.

Festivals/Shows

• Outdoorama and Cottage & Lakefront Living Show is Feb. 20-23, Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, www.suburbancollectionshowplace.com, ticket prices vary, free crossover admission available, parking fees.

Fundraisers/Volunteer opportunities

• Friends of the Rouge is looking for volunteers to participate in the 2025 Annual Rouge Frog and Toad Survey. Volunteers will learn the calls of eight local frogs and toads to identify the present species and will be assigned to survey blocks within the Rouge River Watershed. Survey volunteers are required to visit the blocks several times a month on damp, warm nights, March through July. Interested volunteers must pre-register for the training session, to be held 10 a.m.-noon, Feb. 22, at the Livonia Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia, https://therouge.org/frog-toad-survey-training-workshops.

• The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets. To book a time to give blood or platelets, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

• Cupid’s Care Diaper Drive is through Feb. 28, hosted by MiSide Community Impact Network to support MiEarlyYears program for families in need. The nonprofit seeks diaper and monetary donations. Diaper drop-off locations include MSU Federal Credit Union locations in Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Berkley, Novi and Ortonville, MiSide.org, https://shorturl.at/MiAaU.

Library activities

• Mid-Winter Break at the Library is 1-4 p.m. Feb. 17-21, at Salem-South Lyon District Library, 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, https://ssldl.info, 248-437-6431, fun activities all week, drop-in event, no registration required.

• Presidents’ Day Tinker Tuesday program is 6 p.m. Feb. 18, at The Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, create presidential-themed crafts using Makerspace tools and supplies. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MI/madison-heights-mi/catalog, 248-588-7763, ages 5+, free.

• Rochester Hills Public Library presents “Severe Weather Recognition & Stop the Bleed” at 7 p.m. Feb. 20, at Rochester Hills Public Library, open to the public. Registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900.

• Rochester Hills Public Library presents “From Sap to Syrup with Dinosaur Hill,” 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 25, at 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, open to the public, registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900. This event is open to the public. Registration is required, visit calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900.

Museum activities

• Meadow Brook Hall offers Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester. Visit meadowbrookhall.org/tours for tour times and ticket prices. Downton Abbey-inspired Servant’s Life Tours are 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on select Saturdays and Sundays in February and March, tickets are $45 per person, advance purchase at meadowbrookhall.org/servantslife. Flashlight Tours are on select Tuesdays in February and March, tickets are $30 per person, advance purchase at https://meadowbrookhall.org/flashlight.

Parks/Outdoor activities

• Winter Park at Bowers School Farm, 1219 E Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, is open through Feb. 23, family-friendly 200-foot tubing hill, designed for fun in any weather, no snow needed, night display of neon lights, farm animals, bonfires, farm and kitchen store, food to purchase. Hours are 4-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m., Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday, tickets are $17 each, www.schoolfarm.org/winter-activities.

• Red Oaks Nature Center has partnered with Nature’s Playhouse of Ferndale to offer three Wellness in the Parks programs, focused on children and their parents/caregivers. Fit & Play, for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years old, is from 10:15-11 a.m. Feb. 26 at Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St, Madison Heights, $20/per family (one parent/caregiver and one child) plus $5/additional child. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/red-oaks/red-oaks-nature-center.

• The Rink at Royal Oak is open through Feb. 18, closed Mondays, at Centennial Commons Park, Royal Oak, therinkatroyaloak.com, admission is $10-$12, skate rental if needed is $5, weather permitting.

• The Rink at Stine Community Park is open daily through March 16, at 241 Town Center, at the City of Troy Civic Center Campus, free admission, skate rentals are $3 residents, $5 non-residents, https://rec.troymi.gov/parks___facilities/the_rink/index.php, weather permitting.

• Riley Park Ice Rink is open daily through February, at 23600 Liberty St., Farmington, open daily, weather permitting, free admission, bring skates, https://farmgov.com/Community/Parks-and-Recreation/Riley-Park-Ice-Rink.

• Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free admission. General park entry fees and vehicle permits have been eliminated for all parks operated by Oakland County Parks, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.

Senior citizens

• Free introduction event for seniors, Embrace Lifelong Learning, is 1-2 p.m. Feb. 18, at Meer Independent Living, 6760 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp. Registration requested at 248-592-1146, https://jslmi.org.

• Free Canvas and Cocktails Event is Feb. 23, at Coville Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 15100 W 10 Mile Road, Oak Park. Artist Carole Goldstein Oppenheim will guide participants in creating art, includes refreshments, 248-592-1155. https://jslmi.org, free event.

• Gesher Human Services is offering an in-person workshop on the latest financial scams facing seniors, including those from AI, such as cloned voices, at its headquarters at 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield. Participants will also learn how to recognize if they are the victim of financial fraud from family members or other caregivers and what they can do to protect themselves. The program, open to seniors and family members, will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 28. Registration for the free workshop is at geshermi.org/events or 248-233-4422.

Support resources

• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.

• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 — call or text 800-231-1127.

• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.

• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.

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