The Waterford Library has put together a Summer Family Scavenger Hunt from June 5, 2023, to July 31, 2023.  Pick up a scavenger hunt form from the Library’s Children’s desk. Visit the various parks and walking trails in our community listed. Find the item pictured on the form and check it off the list. Return your completed form to the Children’s desk by July 31, 2023, for an entry in the drawing for a $25 gift card.

Concerts in the Park are back for another season of awesome local food and live music at Hess-Hathaway Park right here in Waterford! Join the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce and Waterford Parks and Recreation for FREE Concerts in the Park every Thursday in June.  Local talent at 6:00 p.m., headlining band at 7:00 p.m. Food, ice cream, and drinks available for purchase at each event from various restaurants and food trucks. Bring your chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes, and get ready to have some fun! For more information and the full lineup, visit www.waterfordchamber.org or www.waterfordmi.gov/parks 

Children's Summer Reading Kick-Off Day is Monday, June 19, 2023, with three sessions to choose from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., OR 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Stop in to pick up your summer reading bag and enjoy a ton of cool activities, including games, temporary tattoos, art projects, mosaic murals, face painting, button making, and a “cool” treat.  No registration is required. 

Parks and Recreation Staff is working hard to ensure Summer Camps are ready and the campers have an amazing time at Hess-Hathaway Park and Drayton Plains Nature Center.  Campers will create traditional camp memories, have animal and nature special hands-on experiences, active games, creative crafts, etc.  Camp includes a T-shirt.  More information regarding the camps and registration may be found at www.waterfordmi.gov/parks or call 248--674-5441.

Teens' Summer Reading Kick-Off Party is Tuesday, June 20, 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.  Tweens and teens going into 6th through 12th grades are invited to a “Book-tasting” and Sundae Bar.  No, we won’t really be tasting books, but we’ll be leading you in a fun activity that will allow you to get just a “taste” of a variety of books that might jump-start your summer reading.  After we’re done with the book-tasting, stay for ice cream tasting and some good conversation about books! Two attendees will win Dairy Queen gift cards.  For more details and to register, visit the Adult Reference Desk.

The 4th bi-annual outdoor art exhibition on the Riverwalk returns to Waterford.  Join us at the "Just Ducky" exhibition opening on Wednesday, June 28th at 6:00 p.m. for the exhibition opening next to Buffalo Wild Wings. 108 duck cutouts that have been decorated by artists, amateurs, and people with a sense of humor will be hanging in the trees along the Riverwalk.   The opening will include music and a rubber duck race on the river.  The exhibit will be open through the end of September.  Come on down and join in the fun!

Spring is here and it’s time to spruce up our yards, homes, and outside areas.  The Township would like to recognize homeowners and businesses that take pride in making their exteriors beautiful.  If you are interested in participating, please submit a form and a picture (which is optional) by July 31, 2023. The form can be found on the Township’s website @ www.waterfordmi.gov/clerk; the Clerk’s Office; or by emailing kmarkee@waterfordmi.gov. Award signs will be placed on the winners’ property during the last two weeks of August.  Call Clerk Kim Markee at 248-674-6266 with any questions. 

Big Wheels has joined forces with the Waterford Regional Fire Department, the Waterford Police Department, and Waterford DPW to bring you Meet the Fleet!  There will be more community fun than ever. Please save Saturday, August 5, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  The event will take place at Waterford Township Town Hall, 5200 Civic Center Drive.  For more information please visit waterfordmi.gov/parksandrec.

The Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center (OCAS/PAC) will begin its annual dog census on approximately June 2, 2023.  OCAS/PAC team workers will begin going door to door in the community to verify compliance with the Michigan State Dog Law of 1919 which requires all dogs to have a valid dog license.  The census workers will be driving marked county vehicles and will be wearing county shirts with proper identification.  For more information, please contact 248-858-1070 or petadoption@oakgov.com.

Board Members may remove items from the Consent Agenda for discussion purposes or for the purpose of voting in opposition. Public comment for items removed from the consent agenda may be received in the same manner immediately following the Consent Agenda.