Fall Into Action! Join the Community Engagement Advisory Board on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6 PM for “A Resident’s Guide to Seasonal Public Services.”

Learn what’s happening this fall in Royal Oak — from leaf pickup and tree planting to the final weeks of yard waste collection.

Kevin Yee, Director of the Department of Public Services, will be on hand to rake through your questions!

Bonus! At this event, we’ll be giving away coneflower and black-eyed Susan seeds — straight from our parks to your backyard.

Leave no leaf unturned — let’s keep Royal Oak running smoothly this season!

Celebrate 180 Years of the Orson Starr House!

Sunday, Oct. 19 at 10 AM at 3123 N. Main Street.

Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of one of Royal Oak’s earliest and most successful pioneers — Orson Starr — as we celebrate the 180th birthday of his historic home.

• History Tour: “Following the Starrs’ Tracks”: Kick off the celebration with a walking history tour that connects the lives of the Starr family with their close neighbors and friends.
• Open House & Exhibits: Explore the home’s collection of artifacts, tools, and stories from the 1800s. Learn about the Starr family’s bell-making legacy, Royal Oak’s early settlement, and the shared history of resilience and innovation among its pioneers.
• Birthday Celebration: Join us for light refreshments and birthday cake as we honor 180 years of history, craftsmanship, and community spirit.