Berkley eNews - October 2015
City of Berkley, Michigan sent this bulletin at 10/02/2015 04:43 PM EDT
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October 2015
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Berkley Online Council Meeting Schedule
Meetings begin at 7:00 pm and are held at the Berkley City Hall. Live stream of the meeting will be available on the city's website and Facebook page. We Care Your city source to get help when you need it. Hours of Operation City Hall offices are open from 8:30am to 5pm; closed from 1-2pm M-F. Access Berkley is here... Sign up now!
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Message From the Mayor 
Berkley welcomes October with change and opportunity. After 14 years as our city manager, Jane Bais-DiSessa has been asked to bring her management skills to the city of Pontiac. She has known for several years that her next professional goal was to manage a larger city. The state-imposed emergency financial manager has completed his task in Pontiac, and that provided the opening for the challenge Jane has sought. We thank Jane for shepherding Berkley through the recession years and for keeping our city on a solid financial footing. We wish her well as she faces the challenge ahead. Meanwhile, the search for a new city manager begins. This will be a careful and extensive process that will likely take some amount of time to complete. I have appointed an ad hoc committee comprised of Mayor Pro Tem Dan Terbrack, Councilmember Steve Baker, and Councilmember Jack Blanchard. This search committee will utilize the professional services of the Michigan Municipal League (MML) who specialize in providing assistance to member cities in such searches. The precise details of the process and the specific timeline are being finalized and I am confident the outstanding reputation of the city will ensure significant interest in this position. The weather, too, is likely to change as October unfolds, giving us the majestic autumn colors that are a treat in Michigan. The month ends with the celebration of Halloween, or as it was once called “All Hallow’s Eve”. Youngsters, on the other hand, think of it as candy harvest night! From a national economic perspective, costumes and candy alone are an $8 billion proposition. If you choose to observe Halloween, it is good to keep in mind that children often dart around in the darkness, motivated by the single-minded quest for treats. Let us all enjoy this neighborly night in safety.
Parks and Recreation
Saturday, October 24 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Free Admission Spooky Skating at the Berkley Ice Arena Saturday, October 24 7:00 – 8:50 pm Free Admission if you are wearing a costume Halloween Spooktacular Thursday, October 29 Two Sessions Available 5:00 – 6:00 pm or 6:30 – 7:30 pm $4 per person, includes picture with “The Great Pumpkin” Berkley Ice Arena The Berkley Ice Arena is officially open for business. Check out the Ice Arena page on the website for all information regarding open skating, open hockey and Learn to Skate Classes. See you at the rink! 21-100 Travel Group Collette Travel Presentation Thursday, October 15 2:00 – 3:00 pm Come learn about the 2016 offerings from Collette Tours. Featured trips include London/Paris and Costa Rica. Please contact Sue at Parks and Recreation (248-658-3470) to RSVP. Clerk
1. Tuesday, November 3, 2015 City General Election, polls open 7 a.m. and polls close at 8 p.m. 2. Close of Registration is Monday, October 5, 2015 3. Voter Application Forms are available on the city website or at the Clerk's Office (must be 18 years of age or older) 4. Absent Voter Applications are available on the city website or at the Clerk's Office 5. Election Worker Applications are available on the city website or at the Clerk's Office (must be 16 years of age or older) 6. Precincts for the City General Elections are as following:
Public Works
Beginning October through November, leaves and yard debris may be raked to the curb or placed in yard waste bags at no charge to the residents. Yard waste bags (50 lbs. limit) will be collected on garbage days and the street debris will be removed by DPW staff on a rotational basis, depending on workload. The last compost delivery for 2015 is still available for residents (no contractors). The remaining stockpile is located just outside the DPW yard on Beverly between Bacon and Phillips. 90 gallon trash toters (cans) can be purchased from the DPW for $60 each. These are wheeled cans with attached lids that are dumped mechanically by City refuse hauler. Residents no longer need an appointment to drop off hazardous household waste or electronics at the SOCRRA facility in Troy. Any homeowners leaving the City during the winter months are encouraged to contact the DPW to temporarily change the mailing address for utility bills and shut off the water service at the curb to limit the possibility of pipes freezing. Any questions on the above, please call the Berkley DPW at 248-658-3490. |
 Library CornerFRIENDS BOOK SALEThe Friends will host their fall book sale on Friday, October 23 (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.), Saturday, October 24 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, October 25 (12 p.m. to 4 p.m.) at the library. ADULTS Gift of Life Donor Drive Monday, October 5 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Berkley Public Library is pleased to join Michigan Libraries for Life and Gift of Life Michigan for a campaign to inspire residents to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. Volunteers and library staff will answer questions, provide fun give-away items and, most importantly, help library patrons sign up as organ, eye, and tissue donors. Origami Club at Berkley Library Monday, October 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you're interested in origami or are a seasoned folder, stop by the library's new origami club! This club provides an opportunity to learn and explore with like-minded individuals. To register, visit http://goo.gl/2oHwbP or call 248-658-3440. Old Time Radio Theatre Tuesday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. Many of us remember the power of radio to transport the listener to new places and times. Join us for an innovative program led by Jeffrey Lilly, vice-president of the Michigan Antique Radio Club. Listen to authentic old-time radio shows played on restored, original vintage radios. Sit back, relax, and listen to the drama unfold in the “theater of the mind.” To register, visit http://goo.gl/2oHwbP or call 248-658-3440. WNBA Author Event with Mardi Jo Link & Susan Crandall Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. Mardi Jo Link (The Drummond Girls) and Susan Crandall (The Flying Circus) will be the speakers for this year's WNBA Detroit’s National Reading Group Month event. Books will be available for purchase from Book Beat Bookstore. To register, visit http://goo.gl/2oHwbP or call 248-658-3440. TEENS Disturbia Movie Viewing for Teens Movie for grades 6-12. Popcorn provided! Disturbia (PG-13): Wednesday, October 14 at 6:00 p.m. Zombie Special Effects Workshop with Astute Artistry Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. Grades 6-12. Come get a crash course with tips and techniques to create zombie special effect makeup such as cuts, bruises, wounds, burns, and black eyes. Join the highly skilled professionals from Astute Artistry Studios as they help you prepare for Halloween and beyond. To register, visit http://goo.gl/2oHwbP or call 248-658-3440. YOUTH Family Movie at the Library Snacks provided! Spooky Buddies (G): Saturday, October 3 at 3:00 p.m. Bats in the Library Monday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. Learn the truth about bats in an exciting presentation by the Organization for Bat Conservation at Cranbrook. Live bats, including a “Stellaluna” bat, will be visiting the library. To register, visit http://goo.gl/2oHwbP or call 248-658-3440. Family Craft Night Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. Join us to create pumpkin or ghost candle holders out of mason jars. A holiday snack will be served. To register, visit http://goo.gl/2oHwbP or call 248-658-3440. Lapsit Storytime Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 / Nov. 2, 9, 16 This storytime is for those from 6 months to 18 months, with a parent, grandparent or caregiver for 20 minutes of stories and fingerplays. To register, visit http://goo.gl/2oHwbP or call 248-658-3440. Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 / Nov. 3, 10, 17 The program includes 30 minutes of stories, activities and a craft for ages 3-6. This storytime is for those who are able to participate without their adult in the room. Parents and others are asked to remain in the library during the program. To register, visit http://goo.gl/2oHwbP or call 248-658-3440. Parent-Toddler Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 / Nov. 4, 18 (not on Nov. 11) This storytime is for ages 18 months to 3 years, with a parent, grandparent or caregiver for 30 minutes of stories, activities and a craft. To register, visit http://goo.gl/2oHwbP or call 248-658-3440. Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 248-658-3440, visit www.berkley.lib.mi.us or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BerkleyPublicLibrary.
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