Waterford Garden Club Evening Mtg.

The Waterford Garden Club will be hosting its first evening meeting at the Oakland County Sportmen’s Club, 4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston from 7pm - 8:30pm. We will be meeting in the main hall. Anyone interested in eating may come early and purchase food from Oakland County Sportmen’s Club before the start of the meeting.

We are pleased to welcome Gail Morrell professional gardener and Master Gardener she will be presenting on "Learning from Past Gardens".
All are welcome to attend. We ask for a $5 donation from non-members.

Spaghetti Dinners November & December 2021

Oakland County Seeking Resident Input re: Future Recreation at Waterford Oaks Waterpark

Waterford Oaks Waterpark Visioning Survey

Help us plan for the future of Waterford Oaks! As you may know, the waterpark facility at Waterford Oaks is more than 40 years old. Over the past 5-10 years, costs to operate the waterpark have outpaced the revenue we have been able to generate, and due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, finding staff has been a challenge. Over the past 10 years we’ve had to remove features that had reached the end of their life cycle.

In order to be fiscally responsible while providing new, fun and exciting services to our county residents, we are looking to re-vision the waterpark area of the park. This could be reinvestment into new waterpark features, or possibly creating a new recreational experience in that area of the park. The goal will be to create a sustainable, family-friendly, unique and engaging outdoor area that Oakland County families can continue to enjoy, while making new memories that will last a lifetime.

We greatly value your feedback and thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!
If you're looking for a simple way to become involved, this is an easy, impactful opportunity.
https://ocparks.survey.fm/waterford-oaks-waterpark-visioning-survey

GFL Yard Waste Collection Through Week of December 17

Monthly Recycling November 13th

Waterford Township offers 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 second Saturday of every month from 9 am to 1 pm in the parking lot at Township Hall. Waterford residents only, please.

Women Rock Returns November 18 - Secure Your Tickets!

Women Rock is back! Fashion, holiday shopping lunch, mimosas and our fabulous Speaker, Christine Martin! Christine Martin. Christine is known for her
uncompromising style; she is powerful, edgy, and relevant, yet tender and filled with grace as she speaks to men and women around the globe.

She is an author and passionate speaker, who will speak straight to your heart. She will make you laugh, while enlightening and encouraging you to be all you were
created to be. No doubt, the past year and a half has been challenging for many of us in different ways. But, one thing for sure, we could all find ways to Recharge and triumph over the challenges of life by changing a few simple things which will change the outcome of your life.

So it’s time to ditch those appointments, take a very well deserved break and embrace yourself. Gather all the women in your life (men are welcome) and head over to Women Rock! Moms, sisters, girlfriends, daughters... invite them all. Employers? It’s a great way to show your appreciation for your administrative assistants, sales force and other employees who deserve a small token of thanks for their hard work!
https://www.waterfordchamber.org/events/women-rock-event-sign-up/

Important "Snowbird" Reminders

Attention all “Snowbirds”! Don't forget to do a few important items before you leave town for your seasonal home away from Waterford.

Assessing: Please contact the Waterford Assessing Department with your forwarding address if you are leaving town for the Winter. Even though you may have your mail forwarded by the U.S. Post Office, property tax bills and assessments notices are not forwarded and are returned to the Township. Please call 248-674-6270 to let us know your Winter address. In the alternative, you may submit an Address Change online at the following link: https://www.waterfordmi.gov/FormCenter/Assessing-15/Address-Change-Form-75

Department of Public Works: Please contact Waterford DPW at 248-674-2278 to schedule to have water turned off to your home before you leave for the winter. Appointments for turn off are scheduled for an exact date and time for a technician to come out.

Turning the water off at the road is a safeguard against frozen pipes and will save you money as billing is suspended while the water is off. A $30 turn off charge is assessed and a $30 turn on charge will be assessed when water is turned back on in the spring.

GFL Curbside Collection: Waterford's designated residental curbside waste hauler program with GFL Environmental includes an option for residents to suspend service for one consecutive period each 12-month period for up to three consecutive months for an invoice credit. To utilize this option for three months while you're at your seasonal residence away from Waterford, please contact GFL at the phone number designated for Waterford customers 248-204-6762.

Personal Property for Business

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS:

Waterford Assessing Department staff will be out canvassing for business Personal Property during the month of November. Personal Property Statements will be mailed at the end of December and are due by February 20, 2022.

Office & Library Holiday Closures

The Waterford Township offices will be closed November 11th in observance of Veterans Day, and November 25th & 26th in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Waterford Township Public Library holiday closures: Veterans Day – Thursday, November 11
Regular hours resume Saturday, November 13 at 10:00a
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 25
Regular hours resume Saturday, November 27 at 10:00a

Thanksgiving Safety Reminders From the Fire Department

Waterford Writers Workshop

Published and unpublished writers are invited to join a community of writers to provide constructive and supportive critiques of each other’s works and to further discuss the craft of writing.

Writers will have the opportunity to read their work to the group. Each writer should bring at least five copies of their work (limit of 5 typewritten, double-spaced pages of fiction/non-fiction, poetry/prose, screenplays, etc.) for peer review and discussion. All copies will be returned to the writer with edits, constructive critiques, and suggestions by fellow group members.

The goal is to write, share, and develop works that make us feel. To celebrate the art of words. To provoke, evoke, and inspire. To write confidently.

The workshop meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the conference room of the Waterford Township Public Library from 6:30-8:30pm. Participants must be 16 or older. Registration is not required.

Waterford Twp. Public Library November News & Events

Library Service Hours
Monday–Thursday 10:00a–9:00p; Saturday, 10:00a – 5:00p;
Sunday, 1:00p – 5:00p

Holiday Closures
Veterans Day – Thursday, November 11
Regular hours resume Saturday, November 13 at 10:00a
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 25
Regular hours resume Saturday, November 27 at 10:00a

Friends of the Library
Members Meeting
Wednesday, November 3, 5:30p-7:30p, Community Room
Join members of the Friends of the Library as they plan projects in support of the Library. Brief business meeting will be followed by a fun workshop making items for the gift corner at the December Used Book Sale and for the Kindness Rock Garden. Prospective members welcome!
Monthly Used Book Donation Collection
Saturday, November 13, 10:00a – 1:00p, Community Room
The Friends of the Library accepts gently used books in SALEABLE condition on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00a - 1:00p. Donations will be considered for use in the Library's collection as well as merchandise included at the Friends Used Book Sales.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:

Textbooks
Encyclopedias
Magazines
VHS tapes
Books on Cassette
Reader's Digest Condensed Books.

For a receipt, please bring a count of hard cover and soft cover books with you.
Used Book Sale
Saturday, December 4, 10:00a – 4:30p & Sunday, December 5, 1:00p-4:00p, Community Room
The Friends of the Library are holding a used book sale this weekend. Great reads at sweet prices. Sunday - Bag Sale $5/Bag all day. Payment by cash or check only please.

Children’s Programs (through age 12)
Saturday Take & Make Crafts
Saturday, November 6 & 20, Ages: 3 & up.
Stop by our Children’s Room between the hours of 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00-4:00pm to pick up a fun project-in-a-bag to enjoy working on at home.

Adults – Programs
Introduction to Astrology
Thursday, November 4, 6:30p-8:30p, Community Room. Registration required.
Presenter Hattie Peraino will cover a brief history of astrology, the different modalities of astrology, the components that come into play in natal charts (planets, signs, and houses), other specific types of charts, and the personal insights that are gained from a reading. There will be handouts to help participants understand the depth of knowledge that is contained in the snapshot of their celestial chart.
Get Help with the Library’s Downloadables
Saturday, November 6, 1:00p-3:00p, Conference Room. Registration required.
Do you need help accessing all the free digital content the library has to offer? Bring your device and questions for help with downloading books, audiobooks, movies, music and magazines to your smartphone or tablet. In the Conference Room. Register for one-on-one help in a 30-minute session.

Adults – Enrichment Groups
Knitting Group
Wednesday mornings, 10:00 a.m.-Noon, Conference Room
Share patterns, exchange ideas, show off your projects, and socialize while you knit!
Waterford Genealogical Society
Afternoon meeting: Wednesday, November 3, 1:00p - 3:00p, Community Room.
Genealogy is the study of family ancestries and histories. The Waterford Genealogical Society will meet at the library, in the Community Room. All are welcome to attend.
Evening meeting: Tuesday, November 9, 7:00p – 8:30p via Zoom
All are welcome to attend. If you wish to attend you must register and enter your email address so we can send you the zoom link. Please register before 5pm of the day of the meeting. Julia Hanneman-Schoenbach runs the meeting.
Library Garden Club meeting
Wednesday, November 10
4:30p-6:00p - Work Bee in the Library’s Gardens
Gardeners dead head, weed and assess the conditions of all plants in the beds at the Library’s entrance.
6:30p-8:00p – Seminar IN PERSON, Community Room
Virtual tour of Montreal Botanical Garden presented by Steven Nikkila, horticultural photographer.
Evening Book Discussion Group
Thursday, November 18, 7:00p-8:00p. Community Room
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. The book is available in eBook and audio formats on hoopla. If you haven’t used hoopla before and would like to give it a try, please visit our Digital Downloads page, which has help sheets to get you started. Hard copies of the book are available in regular print, large print, and book on CD formats. Stop by the Adult Reference Desk to pick up a copy. No registration required.
Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Monday, November 15, 1:00p-2:00p. Community Room
This month's book is Eight Flavors: the Untold Story of American Cuisine by Sarah Lohman. You can get a copy of the book to check out by calling the adult desk at 248-618-7693 and then picking it up in the library. This title is also owned by us as an eBook and as an eAudiobook in our Libby app.

Holiday Extravaganza Saturday Dec. 4, 2021

Save the Date: Saturday, December 11th
Holiday Hoopla at Waterford's Civic Center Campus