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Berkley to hold electronics recycling, shredding event
BERKLEY — Berkley residents can bring electronics including televisions, computers, cellphones and DVD players for recycling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20 at the Berkley Parks and Recreation Department, 2400 Robina Ave. Styrofoam, scrap metal, cardboard, paper, glass bottles and jars, plastic containers, and metal cans also will be collected for recycling.
Residents will find a paper shredder on-site to use to dispose of documents containing personal information.
The event will not accept large appliances, household hazardous waste, tires, brush or general garbage. For hazardous waste disposal, residents should use the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority’s drop-off recycling center, which is available by appointment. See socrra.org for more information.
Berkley and SOCRRA partnered to make the event possible. It is open only to Berkley residents.
Taco Fest to return
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Taco Fest will be making a return this summer with a larger footprint.
Taco Fest will take place June 30 to July 4 in downtown Royal Oak. According to a press release, the event will be located on the east side of Main Street between 11 Mile Road and Fourth Street, centered around Centennial Commons and portions of the Royal Oak city complex parking lots.
“The inaugural Royal Oak Taco Fest was a huge success and draw for people from all over metro Detroit,” Event Producer Jon Witz said in a press release. “This year’s Royal Oak Taco Fest will be bigger and better, and we anticipate that the changes we’ve made to meet the demand we saw at the event last year will deliver an even greater experience for attendees. So get your tickets early.”
The event will have more than 50 of the “finest taquerias, taco trucks and other eateries from the region,” and that’s 25% more options than last year. For information on tickets and scheduling, visit, www.royaloaktacofest.com.
Bus stops close during Woodward construction work
FERNDALE — According to the city of Ferndale, several bus stops along Woodward Avenue in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge were to close starting May 8 and stay closed through the completion of the Woodward Moves construction project this fall.
According to a press release, the Woodward Moves project will begin to focus on road and curb repairs in the right lanes of Woodward in both directions.
“One of the effects of right lane repairs will be the closure of several bus stops along Woodward Avenue,” the release states. “While bus routes will not be altered, several routes may experience delays, and several stops along both Northbound and Southbound Woodward Avenue will be closed during construction. Affected bus stops will reopen following construction’s completion.”
The bus stops on southbound Woodward that will be closed include Millington, Elm Park, Cambridge, Oakridge, West Maplehurst, West Cambourne, Albany, Cemetery, Fielding and Eight Mile Road. Closures on northbound Woodward include Webster, Silman, College, Ardmore, East Cambourne and East Maplehurst. It also was noted that bus routes 405, 450, 460, 461, 462, 494 and 740 might experience delays due to construction and closures.
“Unfortunately, with construction often comes inconveniences and disruption,” Ferndale Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Lena Stevens said in the press release. “Woodward Moves is designed to make Woodward and its surrounding public spaces safe and accessible to all people, regardless of their abilities or circumstances. With the completion of this project, we are confident that we’ll be able to provide equal opportunities for more people to enjoy Ferndale. We appreciate travelers’ patience and understanding as we work towards that vision.”
“SMART Bus is working to notify riders of these closures by updating their website and apps, pushing updates to Google Maps and other transit map applications, and sharing route notices to social media. Signage will be posted at designated stops notifying travelers that the stop is closed,” the press release states.
For more information on Woodward Moves or bus stop closures along Woodward, visit woodwardmoves.com.
Comedy show at American Legion post
BERKLEY — The Berkley American Legion Post 374, located at 2079 12 Mile Road, will be hosting an all-female comedy show at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 13.
The show, called “Laugh with the Ladies,” will feature Paula Messner, Peggie Beattie, Melanie Hearn, Kathy Ryan and Sheila Flanagan.
There is no cover to enter, though tips are appreciated. For more information, call the Legion at (248) 542-7668. Doors open for the show at 7:30 p.m.
Fundraiser walk to support legal aid clinic
ROYAL OAK — The Salvation Army William Booth Legal Aid Clinic’s 11th annual Walk for Justice fundraiser will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Detroit Zoo.
The fundraiser is aimed to help “impoverished families and veterans throughout metro Detroit find access to justice,” a press release states, and the clinic provides “quality guidance and advocacy in a wide variety of areas involving homelessness, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and consumer advocacy.”
Along with being able to take in the zoo, attendees also will be able to participate in a silent auction.
“In America, we believe in ‘justice for all,’ but that is not always the case for those in need in our community,” stated Amy Roemer, clinic director at the Salvation Army William Booth Legal Aid Clinic. “At The Salvation Army William Booth Legal Aid Clinic, we believe access to exceptional advocacy for all members of the community is a crucial component of a free society and that positive experiences with the legal system can be life changing. Our Walk for Justice fundraiser supports this vision by helping us continue our mission to provide free legal counsel, advocacy and education to individuals, families and veterans throughout metro Detroit.”
Early registration costs $40 for adults, and registration will cost $45 on the day of the walk. Children will be admitted for free, and law students can register for $30. The registration cost includes zoo admission, parking, an event T-shirt, refreshments and entry in a door prize drawing.
For more information about the Walk for Justice fundraiser, visit walkforjustice.org, email info@walkforjustice.org or call (313) 361-6340.
