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Governor Rick Snyder and Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson have declared the week of April 7 through April 13, 2013 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan.
Oakland County’s Homeland Security Division will be engaged in various public education efforts during Severe Weather Awareness Week in an effort to help minimize the loss of life and destruction of property that can result from severe weather.
As part of this initiative, a special test of the Early Weather Warning System will be conducted. The Outdoor Warning System sirens will be activated on Wednesday, April 10 at 1 p.m.
The purpose of the test is to raise the level of severe weather safety awareness and to offer schools and businesses an opportunity to review and test their internal disaster plans. Residents are asked to publicize the date and time of the test in order to help stop calls to 9-1-1 or to local Police and Fire Departments.
- 6:30–8:30 pm
- Bloomfield Twp. Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd. (@Telegraph)
- Lawn care & water quality protection
- Soil testing, healthy soil, and organic matter
- Earth friendly fertilizers for the do it yourself-er
- Mowing, watering, and fertilizing
- Problem solving tips
- Email Lillian at LFDean@aol.com
- or phone the SOCWA office at 248-288-5150
As part of the 2013 Severe Weather Awareness Week, a special test of the Early Weather Warning System will be conducted. The Outdoor Warning System sirens will be activated on Wednesday, April 10 at 1 p.m.
Please do not contact police or fire departments to report or inquire about this.
Bookstock Used Book & Media Sale
Used Book & Media Sale
April 21 – 28, 2013
at Laurel Park Place in Livonia, MI.
Gently used books, records, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks.
All books and media at the sale have been donated. Receipts are given and donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Honorary Co-chairs: Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press Columnist and Neal Rubin, Detroit News Columnist
Bookstock, Used Book & Media Sale, is a community service project through which donations of books and media continue to provide enjoyment and knowledge. Proceeds from the sale support education and literacy projects in the Detroit metropolitan area and beyond.
The entire process of collecting and sorting gently used books and media, organizing and staffing the sale is 100% volunteer driven. This approach to recycling used books and media in order to raise money for education and literacy is what makes Bookstock a win-win endeavor for the community. All leftover books from Bookstock are donated to non-profits and charities in our community.
Jewish Community Center, D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building, West Bloomfield
6600 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI
Telephone: 248-661-1000
Colossal Collections Drive-Thru and Drop-Off:
- 11 am – 1 pm
- @ the Loading Dock near the Nursery School Entrance
(North side of building) - Sunday, March 17, 2013
Collection Wednesdays:
- 10 am – 2 pm
- Main Entrance
- Wednesdays, through April 3, 2013
West Bloomfield Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event
- Spring event: Saturday, April 27, 2013
- Fall event: Saturday, October 5, 2013
Information:
- Information Hotline 248-451-4834. Taped message only.
- Postcards will also be mailed out by the Township.
- West Bloomfield Township website – Environmental Services department
Acceptable items include:
- Garage and garden chemicals, workshop materials, kitchen and bath cleaners, batteries, electronics, paint, and much more
- Non-perishable, unexpired food donations for the Lighthouse of Oakland County “Food for Hungry Kids” drive.
- Curbside drop-off of unwanted firearms, ammunition, and prescription medications in the front parking lot of the Police Department
- Personal documents for shredding – up to 50 pounds
West Bloomfield Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event
- Spring event: Saturday, April 27, 2013
- Fall event: Saturday, October 5, 2013
Information:
- Information Hotline 248-451-4834. Taped message only.
- Postcards will also be mailed out by the Township. haz-waste-events-postcard-2013
- West Bloomfield Township website – Environmental Services department
Acceptable items include:
- Garage and garden chemicals, workshop materials, kitchen and bath cleaners, batteries, electronics, paint, and much more
- Non-perishable, unexpired food donations for the Lighthouse of Oakland County “Food for Hungry Kids” drive.
- Curbside drop-off of unwanted firearms, ammunition, and prescription medications in the front parking lot of the Police Department
- Personal documents for shredding – up to 50 pounds
ARBORFEST….WITH COMPOST!
OPEN HOUSE AT THE SOCWA GARDENS
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013 – From 9:30 am to Noon – Drop in any time
3910 W. Webster Rd., Royal Oak between Coolidge Ave. & Greenfield Rd.,
OUTDOOR OPEN HOUSE WITH TENT – RAIN OR SHINE
REGISTRATION: LFDean@aol.com
Demonstrations throughout the morning:
ReLeaf Michigan bareroot trees and shrubs (ReleafMichigan.blogspot.com)
- Tree mulching demonstrations – Tree mulch available for pickup, courtesy of Paul’s Tree Service
- Tour the Native Landscape Education Site – Native shrubs for biodiversity….why not a biohedge?
- Composting demos by Master Composters; compost bin choices
- Using compost for a pest-free garden…and more!
- Core aeration for the lawn…with compost demonstration by Total Lawn Care Inc.,
Endorsed by the Michigan Green Industry Association through the Healthy Lawn Care Program for Watershed Protection
Sponsored by SOCWA, The Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority (www.socwa.org)
Activities presented by SOCWA Master Composter Volunteers
Trash pickup delay due to Labor Day
- Labor Day – Monday, September 2, 2013 (collection 1 day behind)
- Put trash out Tuesday evening for Wednesday pickup
Annual Dues must be paid by 4/1
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Monday, April 1, 2013 – yard waste collection begins
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Friday, December 13, 2013 – yard waste collection ends