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Youth Abilities Saturday Sports Special

Youth Abilities Saturday Sports Special gives kids of all abilities an opportunity to freely play

Nicole Rupersburg Wednesday, January 17, 2018
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department's program Youth Abilities Saturday Sports Special started over 10 years ago as a cooperative program with the Boys & Girls Club of South Oakland County. This free program is designed for children with disabilities aged 6-18 to keep them happy, healthy, and active during the long winter months.
Inside the Greenhouse

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Resident Farmer Trevor Johnson teaches kids about healthy eating

Nicole Rupersburg Friday, September 15, 2017
Meet Trevor Johnson. He is the Resident Farmer at the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, but his role is primarily that of an educator. 
OC Parks & Rec

Get ready for summer fun at Oakland County Parks and Recreation

Oakland County Prosper Wednesday, May 31, 2017
The weather is warm, children will be out of school soon and leisurely summer days lie ahead. Soak up the best summer has to offer this June at these upcoming activities offered through Oakland County Parks and Recreation!
Brooksie edit

Gearing up for the 10th anniversary of The Brooksie Way

Nicole Rupersburg Sunday, April 30, 2017
On September 24, 2017, The Brooksie Way will celebrate 10 years of exceptional quality of life and community building programming, including the popular flagship "Brooksie" race held every September, the "Chill at the Mills" 5K held in conjunction with the annual Fire and Ice Festival each winter, and the Brooksie Way minigrant program.
International Velodrome at Bloomer Park

Rochester Hills resident Dale Hughes is bringing a world-class velodrome to Detroit

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, January 31, 2017
A $4 million multi-sport complex is coming to the City of Detroit. The Detroit Fitness Foundation is funding the project, and Executive Director Dale Hughes will design a world-class cycling velodrome as part of the plan. The foundation also hopes to one day launch a professional track riding team in Detroit. 
The Brooksie Way

The Brooksie Way Celebrates its 10th Anniversary in 2017

Nicole Rupersburg Monday, December 12, 2016
2017 marks the tenth year for the flagship Brooksie Way Half Marathon, the road race named in memory of Brooks Stuart Patterson, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson's 28-year-old son who died in a tragic snowmobile accident. The Brooksie Way now encompasses two popular annual road races, a minigrant program that supports health and fitness initiatives throughout the county, and a variety of family-friendly events. 
Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center

The Art of Caregiving offers respite through visual arts for those who take care of others

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, November 08, 2016
It is the caregivers who often get overlooked when discussing issues around treatment and care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. On November 17, the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center launches their new program, The Art of Caregiving, a free visual arts respite program for those tending to elderly patients with Alzheimer's and dementia.
jeremy brown

ModeChat: Jeremy Brown on growing the Oakland County Farmers' Market into a community asset

Nina Ignaczak Thursday, July 14, 2016
The Oakland County Farmers' market has undergone a major transition since management of the facility was assumed by Oakland County Parks and Recreation four years ago. Market manager Jeremy Brown tells us what's changed and what's next.
CHIP spread

Oakland County's new Community Health Improvement Plan provides a road map for healthy living

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, July 14, 2016
Oakland County's new Community Health Improvement Plan is part of a community-wide health improvement initiative Energizing Connections for Healthier Oakland created with the goal of achieving a community where everyone who lives, works, attends schools, worships, or plays in Oakland County is a healthy person.
Dr. Ehrmann getting ready for the inaugural HealthyTown-Everywhere event

HealthyTown-Everywhere debuts at Holiday Market in Royal Oak this Saturday

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, July 14, 2016
Dr. Paul Ehrmann, D.O. is behind a new program launching this Saturday, July 16, called HealthyTown-Everywhere, a partnership between his office, Holiday Market in Royal Oak, the Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Coordinated Dietetics Program at Wayne State University.
list-trail

Your 2016 guide to the new and next on Metro Detroit's trails

Patrick Dunn Thursday, June 16, 2016
Metro Detroit is home to over 1,000 miles of trails—with even more being planned and built every year. Here's what to expect as you plan your next non-motorized adventure.
Kids practicing their short range throws

Disc Golf Goes Mainstream

Nina Ignaczak Friday, April 22, 2016
Disc golf has been around in Metro Detroit since the 1970s. The sport continues to attract new players, new events and new courses every year. But is it ready for the mainstream?
Alina Morse

Young entrepreneur creates Zollipops for kids to have candy that's actually good for them

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, February 25, 2016
Zollipops is the creation of 10-year-old Alina Morse, who wanted to create a healthy candy that also tastes good and is fun to eat. Zollipops is that candy, the "After You Eat Treat."
Bianca Bahri

Find Your Inner Ronda Rousey at Fit2Fight Studios

Nicole Rupersburg Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Bianca Bahri opened Fit2Fight Studios in Troy to give women a place to work out where they feel comfortable but still train like fighters. 
Red Oaks County Park, Madison Heights

Great Places to See Fall Colors in Oakland County

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, October 29, 2015
Fall is in full bloom in Oakland County, and you still have time to enjoy it! There are numerous city, county, and state parks for you to hike and bike with the whole family. Here are just a few select scenic areas both close to home and a short drive away to take in the last breaths of fall, from historic manors to century-old cider mills, all amidst forested areas ideal for a perfect fall afternoon out with the family.
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