Coin show

American Legion Post 63 hosts the Clarkston Coin Show, where collectors can buy, sell, and trade, Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the post home, 8047 Ortonville Road.
Proceeds support the American Legion and veteran related programs. The event is organized in partnership with SDCS L3P.LLC, Highland. For information, call Chuck at 248 345-8555.

Funding for parks

Oakland County Parks and Recreation approved $25.1 million operational budget for 2017 for its 13 parks, including Independence Oaks and Springfield Oaks county parks.
The budget for the 6,700-acre system was approved by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission at its Sept. 6 meeting and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 22.
“The budget was formulated to provide outstanding service for our 2 million annual visitors and continue the maintenance needed to meet visitor expectations for maintained, accessible and safe facilities,” Executive Officer Dan Stencil said. “Remarks in surveys and patron feedback have always noted how well maintained the parks are and one of our top priorities is to preserve this high quality.”
Oakland County Parks and facilities are funded by millages. For a home valued at $200,000, homeowners pay about $25 a year for the parks, which provide trails, campgrounds, dog parks, waterparks, golf courses, nature centers and a county farmers market.

Friendly Forest

The 2016 Friendly Forest, hosted by Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors in partnership with the Clarkston Area Optimist Club, will be on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 3-6 p.m.
Children in costume walk the decorated enchanted trail with their parents and collect goodies from cartoon and fairy tale characters. The event includes a wagon ride, hay maze, and snack.
Cost is $7 per resident of Independence Township or $10 per non-resident. Family Fun 4 Pack of Tickets available for $23/resident or $32/non-resident. Limited number of tickets onsite for $10 each. Adults are free. Tickets are on sale at the parks and rec office, 6483 Waldon Center Drive. Call 248-625-8223.