Earth Day Cleanup a Success

On behalf of Waterford Township, we extend many thanks to the volunteers, donors and community at large for their participation in our first annual Township Cleanup event! On Friday, April 22, 2016, more than 60 volunteers collected approximately 38 yards of garbage from Waterford's roadsides!

Students from the Waterford School District were also busy doing their part to help take care of our environment. Elementary & Middle School students worked on campus cleaning up debris and spreading new mulch, and several groups from both Kettering and Mott went into the community on Saturday to collect trash on the roadways around the Township as well. Waterford youth are certainly exceptional leaders!

Generous donations of cleanup supplies, water and refuse containers from these local businesses helped make this event possible:
Burke Lumber
Costco Auburn Hills
Great Lakes Ace Highland Rd.
Great Lakes Ace Dixie Hwy.
Lowe’s White Lake
McNab’s Hardware
Sam’s Club Novi
Smith’s Disposal

Stay tuned for information on the next Township cleanup event and remember - no one likes a litter bug! Deposit trash in proper receptacles to keep Waterford looking great and prevent debris from entering our waterways!

Monthly Recycling at Town Hall

Free monthly recycling collection of magazines and cardboard (shipping boxes, cereal boxes, toothpaste boxes, etc, free of food debris and dry.) This service is provided the first Saturday of every month (May 7th) from 9am to 1pm in the parking lot at Township Hall 5200 Civic Center Dr. No cost. Waterford Township residents and business owners only, please

Parks & Recreation News & Events

SKYHAWK’S WEE TEE BALL
Registration is limited to the first 60 children per session! Must be registered one week prior to the start of program.
 
Children must be 3 years old when the program begins to participate. This coed program is an introduction to the sport of baseball played with a safety ball and foam bat.  Everyone plays in the field, each child bats every inning and every hit is a home run!  The first week will be used as an ice-breaker/skill session. Games begin the second week and all instruction is provided during league play. Team rosters are limited to 10 players. Cost includes t-shirt.  Games are played on Saturdays between 9:00AM-12:00PM.
 
Ages 3–4
Session 1:            June 4—July 9
Session 2:            July 23 - August 20
Hess-Hathaway Park      5 wks                     $65/session

CHEERLEADING
Instructor:  Julie Hauler, certified USASF cheer coach
A fun class that will build confidence and self-esteem, while learning the basics of cheerleading.  Motions, jumps, chants, cheers and beginning level stunting skills will be taught. Last class will include a cheer routine performed to music and a small award ceremony.
 
Ages 4-6
310421-01            M                            6/13-7/25                            6:00P-6:45P
 
Ages 7-10
310421-02            M                            6/13-7/25                            7:00P-7:45P
Recreation Center                              $55                                        6 wks                    
No class on 7/4

BOATER SAFETY
Instructor:  Chuck Comstock
Open to persons of all ages.  This DNR Course is designed to teach you how to be a safe and responsible boater.  Covering basic fundamentals: boat maintenance, personal watercraft and boat operation, legal requirements of boating, personal preparedness, and survival skills.  After passing the required test, those 12 years and older are given Boating Safety Certificate Cards.  Persons born after 12/31/78 are required by law to have this card in their possession while operating a personal watercraft on State of Michigan waterways. Pre-registration is required!  No refunds!
 
310040-01              M                         6/27          9:00A-4:00P
Recreation Center  1 day                   $18

ORV SAFETY
Instructor:  Chuck Comstock
Open to persons of all ages, but is required for students under 16 years of age who wish to operate an ORV (ATV, motorcycle or related 2-wheel, 3-wheel or 4-wheel vehicle).  To earn your DNR ORV Safety Certificate Card, students must attend 7 hours of instruction and pass a written exam. Students 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Pre-registration is required.  No refunds!
 
310041-01                        Tu                           6/28       9:00A-4:00P
Recreation Center           1 day                     $18

Monthly Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Waterford Parks & Recreation 50+ program will host its monthly fundraiser spaghetti dinner Friday, May 6th. This is the last monthly dinner until fall, so be sure to get your fix! Buffet style meal served 4:00 to 6:30pm includes spaghetti, tossed salad, coleslaw, roll and coffee.

Cost is $8 for adults and children 12 and older, $4 children 11 and under. Homemade desserts available for $1 extra benefit the Recreation Center building enhancement fund. Cash ONLY!

Prevent Smoking Related Fires

Smoking materials (i.e., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc.) are the leading cause of fire deaths in the United States.

• If you smoke, smoke outside.
• Use deep, wide ashtrays on a sturdy table.
• Before you throw out butts and ashes, make sure they are out, and dousing in water or sand is the best way to do that.
• Check under furniture cushions and in other places people smoke for cigarette butts that may have fallen out of sight.
• Never smoke in a home where oxygen is being used.
• To prevent a deadly cigarette fire, you have to be alert. You won't be if you are sleepy, have been drinking, or have taken medicine or other drugs.
• Keep matches and lighters up high, out of children's sight and reach.

If you smoke please be extremely cautious and be careful.

Election Workers Needed

Election workers needed for the August 2, 2016 Primary Election and the November 8, 2016 General Election.
Now is the time for all good men (and women) to come to the aid of their country.
For information contact the Clerk’s Office 248-674-6266