Ruck 22 March to End Veteran Suicide

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for the annual Ruck 22 March to End Veteran Suicide on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 10 AM.

For the past four years, on the Saturday before Veterans Day, Royal Oak has marched to raise awareness of the scourge of veteran suicide, and to raise money, food, and supplies for homeless or vulnerable vets.

By some estimates, 22 vets commit suicide every day.

In Royal Oak, the Veterans Events Committee hosts the Ruck 22 March and asks participants to load their rucks (ordinary backpacks are fine, too) with 22 lbs. of donations or 22 items to contribute to Veterans in need.

To date we have donated nearly $8,000 and thousands of pounds of food, clothing and household items to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154. This year's proceeds will be paid directly to the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center for providing mental health resources to Veterans.

Pledge $22 to the fight and receive a ball cap

Pledge $22 to the fight and receive a beanie

IF YOU GO:

What: Ruck 22 March
When: Saturday, Nov. 6 at 10:00 AM
Where: VFW Acorn Post 1669, 214 E 4th St
Items Needed:
- Clothing of all types & sizes (men’s, ladies, children’s, baby’s)
- Clothing accessories
- Shoes (all kinds)
- Baby items
- Books, toys
- Bedding
- Tools (all kinds)
- Jewelry and cosmetics
- Non-perishable food items

New Parking System on the Way

The City of Royal is excited to announce a new, smart parking system for downtown visitors that makes parking both more convenient and assessable. 

Sentry smart meters bring several unique benefits and features including: 

• Real-time open space locator: Using the Sentry Mobile app users locate and obtain turn by turn directions to open parking spaces closest to their destination.
• Pay for exact duration of visit: For individuals who use the Sentry Mobile app they will only pay for the time their vehicle occupies the parking space. 
• Easy payment options: Consumers can use coins, credit cards, the Sentry Mobile app or sign up for the Sentry “Concierge” program to auto-pay for parking. 
• Pay at the end of the parking session: If people forget to pay when they park, the new system allows consumers to pay for their parking time before leaving the space, as long as it’s within the allowed time limit. 
• Five-minute grace period: The meters are programmed with a five-minute grace period during which the driver may enter and exit a space without paying.