The Oakland County Health Division has recently added booster dose clinics for the Pfizer, Moderna and J&J COVID-19 vaccines throughout the region.
Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Visit www.OaklandCountyVaccine.com for addresses and times, or to schedule an appointment. Those who do not have access to the internet may call the Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. for more information.
Residents may also request a flu shot when they show up to get their COVID-19 vaccine at an Oakland County indoor clinic. Please note that the flu vaccine is not available at drive-through clinics.
Oakland County Health Division continues to be focused on limiting the transmission of COVID-19 by immunizing residents who remain unvaccinated. About 281,000 eligible Oakland County residents remain unvaccinated, at least 45,000 of whom are ages 12-19 years old. New cases of COVID-19 continue to grow, especially among unvaccinated residents. Of the more than 5,000 new confirmed and probable cases in Oakland County from Oct. 4-17, residents 39 years old or younger accounted for 53 percent of the new cases.
Applications are now open for the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 class of 2022.
The County Executive’s award program, formerly known as the Oakland County Elite 40 Under 40, seeks individuals who live or work in Oakland County, are between the ages of 18 and 39, and who have shown high achievement in their professional field, exemplified creative innovation, or have provided significant and essential service to their communities.
The 40 finalists, who will be featured on the Oakland County Oakland Together 40 Under 40 website, will receive invitations to the 2022 State of the County Address and pre-reception, and to the Oakland Together 40 under 40 Award celebration. They will also receive tickets to attend Leadership Oakland's Breakfast of Champions, Personal Leadership - Young Professionals Panel.
The application period closes at 5 p.m. on Nov. 15. For more information or to apply, go to oakgov.com/40under40.
Oakland County’s Veterans Services is hosting two resource fairs in November on the following dates:
Thursday, November 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
American Legion Post #216, 510 Commerce Street, Novi, MI 48381
Thursday, November 18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
VFW Post #1370, 800 Cesar Chavez Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48340
Registration for the events is required and representatives will be onsite to provide all veterans, active duty, guard and reserves, and their families, with resources, including free nonperishable food boxes; $100 Meijer gift cards (while supplies last) giveaways from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency; information and claims assistance regarding a wide range of benefits available to veterans and their dependents; rent, mortgage and utility relief grant applications, housing counseling and more; behavioral health issues and concerns support from the Oakland County Health Network; and career planning, training programs, job search resources and the opportunity to meet with an employment specialist from Oakland County Michigan Works!
The Oakland County Legal Resources Center is hosting two virtual legal aid clinics this month on Wednesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 17.
The free clinics are for low-income individuals seeking legal assistance with civil, non-family issues. Attorneys will provide individuals with information on their rights, court procedures and forms, and in some cases, represent them in court.
Those interested can make appointments to attend by calling 248-858-0012 on the Monday or Tuesday prior to the clinics on Wednesday. For more information about the Oakland County Legal Resources Center, visit www.oakgov.com/lrc.
This November, nature lovers can enjoy free entry to any Oakland County Parks location on Veterans Day (November 11) and Thanksgiving (November 25).
In addition to free entry on those dates, the parks system is hosting several events throughout the month, including:
Friday, November 5, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St., Madison Heights
Parents can bring their preschooler to the nature center for a seasonal story and a related hands-on, nature-based discovery activity. Unless noted, events in this series take place on the first Friday of each month. $4/child.
NatureFit Coyote Howl Hike:
Saturday, November 6, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Wint Nature Center, 9501 Sashabaw Rd., Village of Clarkston
Join a naturalist to explore more about this fascinating “trickster” animal. Then go on a “coyote howl” hike to see if coyotes will answer when you practice your own howls or use howl, yip and distress-call recordings. Ages 9 and older. $5/person.
Friday, November 12, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. - Wint Nature Center, 9501 Sashabaw Rd., Village of Clarkston
A naturalist will engage children ages 3-6 with a story, nature talk and a related activity. Each child will receive a craft kit to take and make at home. $4/child.
Saturday, November 13, 2 to 4 p.m. - Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St., Madison Heights
Learn about the folklore and historical facts associated with the wild turkey, create a themed craft, and go on a hike to look for turkey habitat. $5/person.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners website, Facebook page, YouTube channel and commissioner newsletters are great ways for residents to stay engaged with the Board.
Those who follow the Board @oakgov.boc on Facebook will see photos from events and information from around the county.
Subscribing to the Board’s YouTube channel allows followers to receive notifications when Board meetings are live and easily find recent videos. The channel can be found by searching for the “Oakland County Board of Commissioners” or going to bit.ly/YouTubeBOC.
By visiting www.oakgov.com/boc, constituents can watch Board and committee meetings and access the latest news, meeting calendars, information about each commissioner and more.
Constituents can also sign up for their commissioner’s newsletter by clicking “Sign Up for my Newsletter” on the commissioner’s county website. They can find their commissioner by visiting www.oakgov.com/boc.
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