Pick the Flick

The Animal Shelter Committee is hosting two movie nights at Normandy Oaks Park this summer and YOU get to pick the flick!

The movie with the most votes will shown on Aug. 9. The movie with the second most votes will be show on Sept. 13. Take the Pick the Flick survey and choose your favorite dog-themed movie. (The poll closes in one week.)

SAVE THE DATES

Days: August 9 and September 13
Time: 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Food Trucks: 5:30 - 7:15 pm
Movie on LED Screen: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Location: Normandy Oaks Park - Soccer field (food trucks) and sledding hill* (movie)
Price: FREE; cash donations accepted at the event
What to bring: Blankets to sit on and cuddle up in!

*There will be a spot at the base of the hill reserved for anyone who needs level, stable ground.

Want to be a sponsor for this event? Contact Dawne at dmripinski@gmail.com
Funds raised will support the Royal Oak Animal Shelter.

Free Insect Repellant, Seeds & More

Stop by the Royal Oak Farmers Market this Saturday and pick up FREE West Nile Virus repellant -- thanks to a grant from Oakland County -- and grab some native seeds, too!

Look for the Environmental Advisory Board table on the west porch of the market. They'll be there from 9 am to 1 pm.

Share Your Vision for Parks

Royal Oak is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan and we want to hear from you. Your input is critical to helping the City assess the needs of the community, and will be used to create recommendations for capital improvements, programming and new recreation amenities!

Please visit the project website at https://roparksplan.com

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Police Department Update

Find the most recent police reports on the city's website.

Citizens are also encouraged to sign up for crime alerts at crimemapping.com. Crime Mapping's goal is to assist police departments in reducing crime through a better-informed citizenry.

Sign up for public safety alerts from the police using Civic Ready. Click here to subscribe.

Cool Off With Us!

Summer is officially here! With higher temps, comes the need to cool down. We want to remind residents that the Salter Center (1545 E Lincoln Ave) and the Mahany/Meininger Senior Center (3500 Marais Ave) are available during normal business hours to drop in and escape from the heat.

Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Adopted

Royal Oak has adopted its first sustainability and climate action plan. The 2022 Royal Oak Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S-CAP) is a three-year action strategy that outlines projects and programs to support the city’s sustainability and climate goals.

The plan represents the first formal sustainability planning effort for Royal Oak and includes environmental protection, economic prosperity, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, and social accessibility, inclusion, and equity.

Learn more.

Listen Up, Royal Oak!

The new City Commission chamber offers an assistive listening solution that delivers clarity to those struggling to hear in a big room that can at times be crowded. The device (shown in the photo) is easy to use.

If you are interested in trying one, please call the Human Resources Department at 248-246-3070 in advance of any meeting you are planning to attend. We’ll be happy to have a listening device ready and waiting for you!

Residential Lock Boxes Available at the Fire Department

The Royal Oak Fire Department’s residential lockbox program is designed to get quick access to adults living in their own homes during medical emergencies -- especially senior citizens. When every second counts, the lockbox -- which contains a key to your home -- reduces the likelihood of property damage caused by first responders forcing entry into your home in response to an emergency call.

For more information, go to https://www.romi.gov/1271/FAQ-Residential-Lockbox

Oh, The Things You Can Do Online

We have put together a list of our most requested online services. Discover all the things you can do from the comfort of your home, office or favorite hideaway.

Still can’t find what you are looking for? Email citymanager@romi.gov and someone will get back to you.

Quick Links

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