This Weekend's Events In Royal Oak Area

This Weekend’s Events In Royal Oak Area

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ROYAL OAK, MI — Wondering what there is to do in the Royal Oak area this weekend? Below, we’ve included some of this week’s top events from around the Royal Oak area. Here’s a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend.

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Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Royal Oak area:

Online auction of 2018 Airstream Travel Trailer

When: Thursday, August 5th at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 5th at 4:30 p.m. What: The public will have an opportunity to participate in an online auction for a 2018 Airstream M27FB Queen Serenity Travel Trailer. Registration is free and open to the public. To get more details, click the following link aucto.com. Learn More

LEARNING COMMONS - Facilities & Finance Meeting (Board of Ed)

When: Thursday, August 5th at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 5th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Royal Oak High School

Royal Oak High School What: Event listing from Royal Oak High School: Thursday and August 5 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More

Michiganders on the Titanic program with Royal Oak Public Library

When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Royal Oak Public Library

Royal Oak Public Library What: When the luxury ocean liner RMS Titanic went down in 1912, many Michiganders tragically lost their lives. Within a week, U.S. Senator William Alden Smith of Grand Rapids convened the U.S. inquiry into the disaster. On Thursday, August 5 at 7:00 pm, and presenter Robert Myers of th… Learn More

Of Icebergs and Inquiries: Michiganders on the Titanic

When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Royal Oak Public Library

Royal Oak Public Library What: Event listing from Royal Oak Public Library: Thursday, August 5 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMWhen the luxury ocean liner RMS Titanic went down in 1912, many Michiganders tragically lost their lives. Within a week, U.S. Senator William Alden Smith of Grand Rapids convened the U.S. in… Learn More

Shakespeare Royal Oak A Midsummer Night’s Dream

When: Thursday, August 5th at 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 5th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Starr Jaycee Park

Starr Jaycee Park What: Celebrate 20 years in the park as Shakespeare Royal Oak presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” August 5-8 in Starr Jaycee Park, the same show that opened its premiere season in August 2001. This year Michigan’s premier outdoor professional Shakespeare festival will take you on a… Learn More

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Ace Bucket Promotion

When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m.

Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Ace Hardware of Clarkston

Ace Hardware of Clarkston What: Aug. 6 - 8, participating Ace Hardware stores will offer shoppers the chance to donate $5 to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) and receive a limited edition 5-gallon CMN bucket. Shoppers will then receive a 20% discount on all* items they can fit into the bucket to purchase. … Learn More

Ambassador Lunch Club - Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce

When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 p.m.

Friday, August 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce

Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce: Friday, August 6 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Ambassador Lunch Club is back! We invite all of our new and prospective members to join us for lunch. We’ll spend our lunch hour networking and catching up; everyone is responsible… Learn More

Shakespeare Royal Oak Presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream

When: Friday, August 6th at 8:00 p.m.

Friday, August 6th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Starr Jaycee Park

Featured Event: Ullman’s at Berkley Street Art Fest

When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 p.m. What: Berkley’s Street Art Fest is on Saturday, August 7 from 11-5 pm on Coolidge Hwy! We are excited to host annabelles Couture by Patti Brock with new fall items and discounts on summer clothes. Ullman’s will have freshly-brewed iced tea, DIY foot scrub, and discounts. Can’t wait … Learn More

Featured Event: Ullman’s at Berkley Street Art Fest (Roman Laczkovich)

FAN’s 2021 Run Drugs Out of Town 5K

When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Fraser High School

Fraser High School What: FAN’s Run Drugs Out of Town 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, August 7th! Attention runners, walkers, and supporters of Families Against Narcotics… WE’RE BAAAACK!!! LIVE AND IN PERSON!!!Have you heard?!? The Families Against Narcotics (FAN) Run Drugs Out of Town 5K Run & Walk you… Learn More

Dad’s Golf Gathering at Topgolf - The Bonnell Foundation

When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, August 7th at 9:30 a.m. Where: The Bonnell Foundation

The Bonnell Foundation What: Event listing from The Bonnell Foundation: Saturday, August 7 at 9:30 AMDetails The Dad’s Golf retreat is in person at Topgolf in Auburn Hills, Michigan. All the proper covid precautions are being taken. Food and non… More https://www.facebook.com/events/311088083831539 Learn More

FREE Outdoor Concert with Gemini

When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 529 Hendrie Blvd

529 Hendrie Blvd What: First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak proudly presents a FREE outdoor concert on the church lawn Saturday, August 7 at 10 a.m., with Gemini, music for children and families. facebook.com/fpcro Gemini celebrates with audiences the fun, warmth, and humor of family life. Kids… Learn More

Shakespeare Royal Oak A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2PM & 8PM

When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Starr Jaycee Park

Shakespeare Royal Oak A Midsummer Night’s Dream Final Performance

When: Sunday, August 8th at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 8th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Starr Jaycee Park

All Athletic Facilities - Fall Sports Begin

When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 a.m.

Monday, August 9th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Royal Oak High School

Royal Oak High School What: Event listing from Royal Oak High School: Monday, August 9 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Learn More

City Commission Regular Meeting - City of Royal Oak - City Commission

When: Monday, August 9th at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, August 9th at 7:30 p.m. Where: City of Royal Oak - City Commission

City of Royal Oak - City Commission What: Event listing from City of Royal Oak - City Commission: Monday, August 9 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PMhttp://www.romi.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3316 Learn More

Pool-ROHS Swim Team - Royal Oak Middle School

When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Royal Oak Middle School

Royal Oak Middle School What: Event listing from Royal Oak Middle School: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More

Chamber Exec Committee Meeting - Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce

When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, August 10th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce

Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AMMonthly meeting of the Executive Committee Learn More

Cord Cutters program with Royal Oak Public Library

When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Royal Oak Public Library

Royal Oak Public Library What: On Tuesday, August 10 at 7:00 pm, Cord Cutters Chuck Eglinton and Chris Edwards will define streaming, different options for free and paid streaming, and clearly show how it saves patrons money. They will discuss what equipment is needed to stream and explain how to get 100% f… Learn More

Cord Cutters: Cutting the Cord to Cable

When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Royal Oak Public Library

Royal Oak Public Library What: Event listing from Royal Oak Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMCord Cutters will define streaming, talk about different options for free and paid streaming and clearly show how it saves patrons money. They will discuss what equipment is needed to stream… Learn More

TAC (The Alternative Connection) Meeting

When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:30 a.m.

Wednesday, August 11th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce

Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce: Wednesday, August 11 from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AMThe Alternative Connection (TAC) meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. (TAC) has gone VIRTUAL. TAC will be meeting 2nd and 4th Wednesday morning, meeting via Zoom. We w… Learn More

Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Royal Oak Patch community calendar.

Editor’s note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to content@patch.com with any questions or other feedback about this article.

City of Duncan eliminates town crier position – Oak Bay News

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The City of Duncan has retired the position of town crier. Pictured is Ben Buss, who has served as the city’s town crier since 2011. (Citizen file)

The City of Duncan is getting rid of the position of town crier, which has been in place since 1995, and the man who’s been filling the role since 2011 is disappointed.

In a press release, the city said that “as it moves forward in a post pandemic world, and with increased awareness of historical injustices, there is a need to re-evaluate the practices and symbolism of the past”, and one area council has re-evaluated is that of is that of city ambassador, which has been represented by a town crier.

The city acknowledged that there have been town criers in North America ever since Europeans have been coming to the continent, and there are records throughout the 16th century of town criers in Mexico, Peru, and Panama.

All through the American Colonies and beyond, criers were a constant during the mid-17th century and in some places, the office of town crier persisted into the early 20th century before becoming more symbolic.

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But Mayor Michelle Staples said everything has its time.

“And at this time, council has made the decision to retire the position of town crier,” she said.

“As we move into the future, the City of Duncan looks forward to working with our neighbours and community to create a new City Ambassador role to represent the city at events and greet our many visitors. City council and staff would like to thank the current town crier Ben Buss, and past town crier Robert Alexander. Their regalia and cries will live on in many for years to come.”

Buss, who has been Duncan’s town crier since 2011, said he will miss his job.

He said he received a letter from the city explaining that due to the ongoing truth and reconciliation work with First Nations, and the recent discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at residential schools across the country, the city has decided to eliminate the position of town crier.

“I really liked my job, although the only corporate work I have done for city in recent years is to be the town crier once a year to introduce the special AGM that is held each December,” Buss said.

“I do get calls to be there for store openings and other events in the area each year, and this decision by the city doesn’t prevent me from working as a town crier in the community. I do own the suit and I will do it again if asked. But I fear that once word gets out about the city’s decision to eliminate the position, and its reasons for doing so, I might not get so many calls anymore.”

robert.barron@cowichanvalleycitizen.com

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