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Oxford Township Parks & Recreation

SPECIAL EVENTS


Halloween Road Rally

HALLOWEEN ROAD RALLY

Are you looking for an evening out without the kids? Then gather your friends and register early to reserve your spot for the Halloween Road Rally. Enjoy an evening of fun and adventure as you travel throughout Oxford solving puzzles and clues, all leading to our final destination. The evening will end with prizes and a buffet style dinner. This event is for Adults 18 & over on Saturday, October 6. Registration required.

JACK-O-LANTERN JAMBOREE

How does a hayride, pumpkin patch and trick or treating sound? Bring your family and join the parks & recreation staff on a safe fun-filled autumn day.  Participants and their families will enjoy hayrides, a pumpkin from the Great Pumpkin Patch and candy & trinkets from trick or treat trail. Don't forget to wear your Halloween costumes and comfortable walking shoes. Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Event is for children 12 & under on Saturday, October 27 at Oakwood Lake Township Park.

MEIJER TURKEY TROT

Do you like to run or walk? Our 5k Run or 2k Walk is designed to accommodate every person in your family, workplace and neighborhood. So start November out right by creating a little room for that Thanksgiving dinner by participating in the Meijer Turkey Trot. Event is held at Seymour Lake Township Park on Saturday, November 3. Pre-registration with shirt must be done by October 19. Register online at www.oxparkrec.org.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

The need is constant The gratification is instant.

Give blood on Wednesday, October 10, 2019 from 1:00pm - 7:00pm at Oxford Township Parks & Recreation, Community Room. Contact Dawn Medici- (248)628-1720 or dawnmedici@oxparkrec.org to schedule a donation time.

For all Oxford Township Special Events information contact the office (248) 628-1720 or visit www.oxparkrec.org.

TRAVEL


Reflections of italy

OH THE PLACES YOU CAN GO... WITH OXFORD TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION!

Extended Trips

  • Kewadin Casinos November 4 & 5, 2018
  • Niagara Falls, Festival of Lights November 7-8, 2018
  • New York City Holiday Entertainment Extravaganza November 25-30, 2018
  • Florida: Orlando & Cocoa Beach February 23-March 3, 2019
  • Treasures of California February 22-28, 2019
  • Firekeepers Casino & Gun Lake Casino March 11-12, 2019
  • Texas March 18-29, 2019
  • Reflections of Italy September 11-20, 2019

Day Trips

  • Detroit Tigers September 12 (limited tickets available)
  • Parade Company Tour November 8
  • Soaring Eagle Casino Show Ronnie Milsap November 5
  • Historic Churches of Detroit December 6
  • A Christmas Carol December 5
  • Detroit Symphony Orchestra Home for the Holidays December 21

To view and print the travel flyers visit our Travel page on www.oxparkrec.org.

OXFORD BASKETALL ORGANIZATION


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ATHLETICS Registration Deadlines


YOUTH ATHLETICS

Girls Basketball League August 31

Fall Kiddie Kickers September 7

Youth Bowling September 19

Ladybug Basketball September 20

Pee Wee Sports Camp October 1

Youth Golf Clinic October 1

Oxford Impact Volleyball Club Tryouts October 4

Boys Basketball League November 2

Gatorball Basketball January 10

ADULT ATHLETICS

Fall Co-Rec Volleyball League registration deadline Friday, August 31

Volleyball Club begins September 7*

Basketball Club begins October 2*

*Adult Club Information: Participate in friendly pick-up games for the skilled and unskilled player. Equal participation is stressed. Drop in players are accepted at $5 per night on a first come fist serve basis. Members always have priority over drop-in players. Memberships is limited to 30 participants in each club.

ENRICHMENT AND HEALTH & WELLNESS


Have you had a chance to check out the Fall 2018 brochure? Many of our programs begin in September with the start of the new school year. Don't miss out on some of these exciting programs:

Youth Enrichment- Miss Margee's Toddler & Preschool Classes, Baton Twirling, Dance, Horseback Riding, Art classes, Legos and more.

Adult Enrichment- How to Write a Book, Ballroom Dance, Wills, Trusts & Probate Class, Maximize Social Security Benefits, Essential Oil Classes and more.

Family Enrichment- American Heart Association Classes, Snowmobile Safety, Kids Gun Safety with Eddie Eagle, Introduction to Pistol Shooting, Taekwon-Do, Sanchin Ryu and Art.

Health & Wellness- Yoga, Fitness, Cross Training, Kickbox & Strength, Boot Camps and more.

50+- Tai Chi for Health, Retirement Realities-Don't Be Sold, Be Informed, Pickleball, Line Dancing.

Travel- Day trips & Extended trips. New in 2019 International travel to Italy.

OTPR has something for everyone! Stop into our office to pick up a copy of the Fall 2018 Brochure.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR


Oxford Township Parks & Recreation Office CLOSED in Observance of Labor Day Monday, September 3

12th Annual Davis Family Memorial Golf Outing Friday, September 7

Oxford Township Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 11

Adult Volleyball Club begins Friday, September 7

Recreational Soccer begin Saturday, September 8

Oxford Township Board Meeting Wednesday, September 12

First day of Autumn Friday, September 21

Halloween Road Rally Saturday, October 6

American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, October 10

Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree Saturday, October 27

Meijer of Oxford Turkey Trot Saturday, November 3