There’s a bunch of fun and excitement to be had on the water when boating. However, it’s incredibly important to be prepared and to review safety tips involving boats and lakes before heading out to the water. Don’t worry; check out our thorough guide on boating safety below, and you’ll be set to ride the waves and lay out on the lake all summer long.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will recognize National Safety Month with their annual Gun Safety Awareness press conference on Tuesday, June 19th at 1:30 p.m. The conference will be attended by county officials, safety advocates, and over 30 local law enforcement agencies. It will highlight the importance of safe firearm storage in curbing gun violence, tragic accidents, and suicide.
The Board is partnering with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the Oakland County Health Division, and Oakland Schools to focus its efforts on school safety this year, with special attention directed toward Youth Suicide Prevention, Active Shooter Preparedness, and Anti-Bullying. Resources for these topics, and others, are available on the Board of Commissioners School Safety resources webpage.
Members of the public are invited to attend the press conference at the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Auditorium at 1200 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac where free gun locks will be available. You can join the conversation online during the event by following @OakGov on Twitter and using #OaklandCounty. Continue reading
Summer is almost here, it’s the season leopards stalk through moist meadows and tall grass fields in search of prey. They are stealthy, well-camouflaged predators with powerful legs, keen eyesight, and voracious appetites. If prey comes within range, leg muscles tighten and in a lightning fast move, they lunge forward and strike; for that’s what ambush predators of all sizes do. Whether it be a bone-crushing leopard at Serengeti National Park in the wilds of Tanzania or a bug-swallowing northern leopard frog with a long sticky tongue on the wilder side of Oakland County.
Families from all across Michigan can find fun in Oakland County’s two waterparks! Whether you’re looking to calmly float down a lazy river, ride the waves in a wave pool, or speed down a slide, the waterparks maintained by Oakland County Parks and Recreation are sure to be a fantastic day with family and friends under the sun.
Summer is the time to get outside and sweat! All across Oakland County, organizations, and charities are hosting summer running events for folks of all ages to participate in. Jog alongside pristine lakes in the Holly Triathlon, sprint through scenic neighborhoods in Bloomfield Hill’s signature running event, Heart of the Hills, or join the 8th Annual Strides for SOUL in Walled Lake.
Whether you’re darting down a paved nature trail or zooming through a bustling downtown area, if you participate in any of these running events, you’re spending time under Oakland County sun, and that’s a great thing!
