Sense of Community
Community Events |
MSU Tollgate Open House, Garden Walk and
Quilt Exhibit
The MSU Tollgate Gardens have over 20 individual gardens to view,
including a rose, hosta, orchard, rain garden and xeriscape.
Workshops and tours will be conducted throughout the day. Quilts,
created by local artists will be displayed in the gardens. MSU
Master Gardeners will be on-hand to answer your garden questions.
Free admission and refreshments are available. Tollgate is located
on the NW corner of 12 Mile and Meadowbrook Road. For more
information visit, www.tollgate.msu.edu or call
248 347. 3860 ext. 251
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Time |
Age |
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| Jul 18 |
Sat |
10am-3pm |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event
Location: MSU Tollgate Education Center (12 Mile and Meadowbrook
Rd.)
Michigan Mountain Bike Association Race
The Michigan
Mountain Biking Association along with Team Tree Farm/Dark Horse
Racing presents a unique 4-person sprint relay race. The course will
be 10 miles long and include single track and wider double track
that provides plenty of passing room. There will be classes for
Sport and Advanced level riders and Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed
divisions within each class. This is a perfect race for the beginner
looking to see what team / endurance racing is all about and for
experienced racers looking to test their skills against rival teams.
The profits from the race will benefit the Michigan Mountain Biking
Association and help to provide continued improvements to the trails
at Lakeshore Park. For more information email
race@teamtreefarm.com or
visit www.teamtreefarm.com
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Time |
Age |
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| Jul 25 |
Sat |
9am |
18+ |
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Price: Pre-registration: $100 per team at
www.active.com
Day-of: $125 per team
Location: Lakeshore Park
Fall Family Camp Out
It’s the second annual Fall Family Camp Out! In 2008 over
30 families and 4 Scout troops enjoyed an overnight camping festival
at lakeshore Park! Camping is one of America’s greatest outdoor
pastimes and now you can enjoy it in you own backyard. Campers will
be able to participate in climbing walls, fishing activities,
geocaching poker runs, scout demonstrations, sand volleyball,
horseshoes, kids crafts & games, miles of hiking and biking trails
and of course - marshmallow roasting, s’mores, campfire songs and
acoustic music! Campers will also ‘rise and shine’ to a campers
breakfast! Additional information: For those who only want to
participate in Friday activities from 6-10pm can pay a $5 per car at
the entrance. Novi Parks requires adult supervision in all tents.
Pre-Registration REQUIRED for Overnight Camping.
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Time |
Age |
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Sep 25 |
Fri-Sat |
6pm Fri-10am Sat |
All |
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Price: Res. Online $30 /
Office $35 for a family of 6, $5 per additional guest
Non-Res.
Online $36 / Office $41 for
a family of 6, $5 per additional guest
Evening Activities Only: Fri, September 25, 6-9pm, all ages
(no pre-registration
required)
Price: $5 per car for activities only
Location: Lakeshore Park
International Flair - Calling all
Countries
The International Flair, in combination
with the City’s Fall for Novi open house, was such a great success
in 2008, that is back for 2009! There is no better way to learn
about your community and the cultures in the area than this! Come
celebrate a melting pot of cultures while visiting country booths
(16 in 2008), viewing cultural performances, tasting food and
participating in various activities. If you would like to represent
a country at a booth and learn about what is involved, please
contact the Novi Parks Office at 248-347-0400 for more information.
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Time |
Age |
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| Sep 26 |
Sat |
10am-2pm |
All |
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Price: Free Community Event
Location: Novi Civic Center
Sizzling Summer Arts Series (SSAS) |
No need to travel far to have a great time! Bring your blanket,
family and friends to our Sizzling Summer Arts Series. From movies
under the puppets and music in the parks, these “sizzling”
performances provide a variety of entertainment all summer long!
Perfect for you, no matter what age you are. Come out and be a part
of the excitement, FREE entertainment and great outdoors in Novi’s
beautiful parks. Food vendors will be onsite at each performance
with great eats to feed your family at a minimal cost, so you don’t
even need to worry about a meal. Come on, make some memories this
summer that will last forever! Additional Information: Please call
the Novi Parks hotline at 248-347-0473 for weather updates.
Thursday Concerts in
the Park
(great for people of all ages) |
Take a musical journey around the world, right here in Novi.
Enjoy free concerts Thursday nights in the Park from around the
world. These concerts will take you to the Caribbean, Latin America,
Africa, and the Far East. Bring your family and dance to the songs
together. Crafts and activities will be available for kids of all
ages at each event.
American Extravaganza!:
Cirque Amongus and Novi Concert Band
Prepare to be amazed as professional circus artists perform for
you. This show is a surprising combination of comedy, circus
skills and audience participation that is sure to amaze and
delight audiences of all ages. Also, be dazzled as the Novi
Concert Band performs family-fun songs that are truly American.
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Time |
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| Jul 9 |
Thu |
7pm |
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Price: No Charge
Location: Lakeshore Park
Spicy Latin Night: Tumbao Salsa
Bring your dancing shoes and be prepared to shake your hips as
you listen to the Latin rhythms of Tumbao Salsa. Dance along to
the music as a professional pair of salsa dancers lead you through
basic moves.
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Day |
Time |
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| Jul 30 |
Thu |
7pm |
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Price: No Charge
Location: Lakeshore Park
Cultural Fusion: Zebula Avenue
Get your groove on as you enjoy this unique blend of world
music – African Rhythms, soulful harmonies and urban guitars. This
world music band performs (and composes) a truly global blend of
melodies. The backgrounds of the individual members range from
African drumming to jazz, New Orleans music, and Celtic sounds.
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Day |
Time |
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| Aug 13 |
Thu |
7pm |
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Price: No Charge
Location: Lakeshore Park
Japanese Summer Celebration: KoNami
Japanese Ensemble
Celebrate Japanese culture with this all female group.
Experience traditional Japanese Summer festival activities such as
goldfish catching, paper boat making, and other games.
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Day |
Time |
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| Aug 27 |
Thu |
7pm |
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Price: No Charge
Location: Lakeshore Park
| Friday Movies in the
Park |
Bring your lawn chair as you watch these movies under the stars
on a HUGE inflatable movie screen that is 15 feet tall! Prior to
each movie enjoy games and crafts.
Shark Tale
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Day |
Time |
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| Jul 17 |
Fri |
8pm |
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Price: No Charge
Location: Lakeshore Park
Viewer’s Choice
Come and watch the movie YOU have selected! To vote for the
movie that will be shown on this evening,
take this survey. Votes will be tallied and the final selection will be
made on July 31.
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Time |
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| Aug 21 |
Fri |
7:30pm |
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Price: No Charge
Location: Lakeshore Park or Fuerst Park - Final location
information will be posted here
Tuesday Puppets in
the Park
Presented in Partnership with Novi Public Library |
Bring the kids and enjoy games, activities and interactive, fun
puppet shows Tuesday mornings in the park.
Pippin’s Puppets
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Time |
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| Jul 28 |
Tue |
10am |
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Price: No Charge
Location: Lakeshore Park
Brad Lowe’s Fantasy E-Fex Puppets
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Time |
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| Aug 25 |
Tue |
10am |
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Price: No Charge
Location: Lakeshore Park
Involvement Opportunities |
Handicap Patrol
The Novi
Police Department is looking for volunteers to help patrol the
parking lots within the City of Novi to ensure handicapped parking
spots are available for those who need them. Applicants must be at
least 21 years of age, possess a valid Michigan driver’s license,
pass a background test, and be able to calmly handle situations with
an understanding of the rules and regulations of the programs.
Click here for
more information on the Handicap Patrol, or contact the Novi
Police Department at 248-348-7100.
Connecting with the Community |
Boards, Commissions and Committees
Do you want to become involved in the City of Novi’s decision
making process? If you do, you may want to pursue becoming a Board,
Commission or Committee member. The City of Novi offers 13 different
Boards or Commissions for which you may apply. Anyone interested in
applying for membership to Novi’s boards, commissions or committees
should complete an application and return it to the City Clerk’s
office. The application is then forwarded to City Council for their
review and eventual appointment decision. These reviews take place
three times per year at special council sessions that are listed in
the City calendar.
For more
information on Boards and Commission click here, or please
contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-347-0456
Novi Channel 13
Brighthouse subscribers can tune into Channel 13 to find out what
is happening in Novi. Channel 13 has something for everybody with
Update Novi, Common Knowledge, Faces and Places, Fire House No.VI,
Corporate Review, The Briefing Room and Novi Pulse. Channel 13 also
carries live broadcasts of Novi City Council meetings and other
meetings that make Novi the premier destination in Michigan.
Cityofnovi.org
Are you interested in what the Novi City Council is debating but
cannot make it to the meetings or looking for the next great show
the Novi Theatres is going to unveil? You can find all of this and
much more at cityofnovi.org. Cityofnovi.org contains information
about everything you want to know about how our City operates.
Register for Parks and Recreation programs online or look at what
commercial properties may be available to you, 24/7. City Council
meetings are live-streamed and anyone who misses their favorite
shows from Channel 13 can view them from cityofnovi.org. Log on to
cityofnovi.org today and keep up on all the latest happenings in
Novi!
Novi In a Nutshell Quarterly Newsletter
Interested
community members may sign up to
receive the
ENewsletter by clicking here. Subscribers who wish to
unsubscribe may do so at any time by following the instructions
available in each Novi in a Nutshell edition. For more information,
contact the Community Relations office at 248-735-5628.
InvestNovi.org
If you are interested in doing business within Novi,
InvestNovi.org
is the first place you go. InvestNovi.org is a one-stop shop
for anyone who wants to do business in Novi or for businesses which
currently call Novi “home.” The website features valuable
information such as educational events and workshops, ordinance
information, available properties for purchase or lease, and cable
television shows which highlight Novi businesses, maps, business
resources and much more. For more information, visit
InvestNovi.org
today!
General Information |
Recycling
The City of Novi Public Works Department, in partnership with the
Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland
County (RRRASOC), is responsible for the maintenance of RRRASOC
recycling center located at the Field Services Complex, 26300 Delwal
Drive. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to
3:30pm and Saturdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Novi is a partner in
RRRASOC with Farmington, Farmington Hills, South Lyon, Wixom,
Southfield and Walled Lake.
For a list
of accepted items or to see a schedule of the 2009 Household
Hazardous Waste Days, click here.
Tour Novi
If you are a new resident or would like to learn more about the
City of Novi, we are initiating an opportunity for citizens to take
a tour of our community. Running roughly 90 minutes, Tour Novi will
include a bus tour of City facilities such as Lakeshore Park, the
Fire Stations, the Novi Civic Center, as well as some commercial and
industrial highlights.
If you would like
more information or make a reservation, click here or contact
the Community Relations Office at 248-735-5628.
Next Tour Novi:
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
6:00pm - 8:00pm
File of Life
In
the event of an emergency where you are unable to communicate with
emergency response staff, how will you pass along vital information
about allergies or medical conditions? The Novi Fire Department
provides an avenue to make sure you can relay important information
to rescue personnel with the File of Life. The File of Life is a
container that you may put medical information inside and affixes to
your refrigerator so emergency response staff can know where to find
this crucial information. Click
here for more information on the File of Life or please contact
the Novi Fire Department at 248-349-2162.
Flood Prevention
Flooding is caused by three sources - when a river or stream
exceeds its banks, snowmelt, or ice/debris jams. Flooding can cover
many blocks, elevate to four or five feet deep and can come with
little warning. Most property in Novi is high enough that it has not
flooded in recent years; however this does not mean that it could
not be flooded and damaged by floodwaters.
Streams in Novi are smaller and may flood during or after heavy
storms. Flooding may also be caused from larger bodies of water,
including Walled, Shawood and Twelve Oaks Lakes. The following
helpful tips to protect your property:
Check your flood hazard. Flood maps and protection references are
available at the Novi Public Library and also in the Community
Development Department on the first floor of the Novi Civic Center.
Schedule a free property visit with representatives of the
Department of Public Services (DPS) to review flood problems and
learn the best possible ways to stop flooding and prevent damages.
For more information call 248-735-5640.
Do not throw items in ditches or streams. This is a violation of
City Ordinance. Grass clippings and branches can accumulate and plug
channels. A plugged channel cannot carry water.
If your property is next to a ditch or stream, do your part and
keep the banks clear of brush and debris. The City has a stream
maintenance program, which can help remove major blockages such as
downed trees. Contact DPS for assistance.
Always check with the Community Development Department before you
build on, alter, re-grade or fill your property. A permit is
required to ensure that projects do not impact other properties. If
you see building or filling without a City permit sign posted,
contact the Building Department at 248-347-0415.
If you don’t have flood insurance, talk to your insurance agent.
Homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover damage from floods.
However, because Novi participates in the National Flood Insurance
Program, you can purchase a separate flood insurance policy.
In the event of a flood
- Do not walk or drive through a flooded area.
- Stay Away from power lines and electrical wires. Have your
electricity turned off by the Power Company.
- Watch out for animals, especially snakes.
- Look before you step.
- Be alert for leaks.
For more information, call Building Official Charles Boulard at
248-347-0423
In the know….about H2O
You may have noticed when you received your water bill recently
that our water rate has increased. The following information is
provided to share how our water rate is determined and what you can
do to help reduce our water rate.
Did you know that the City of Novi purchases treated water from
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD)? DWSD operates the
largest water system in the State of Michigan and supplies wholesale
water to 126 communities in southeastern Michigan. By law, DWSD can
only recover the cost of service, it cannot make a profit.
Therefore, the rate they charge to each community comprises costs
for water treatment, energy costs to maintain water pumps, water
mains, and storage tanks necessary to transport water to our
community, and new and rehabilitative Capital Improvements Projects
to replace and maintain aging systems. These costs are divided among
their water customers. Each customer’s rate is based on distance
from the water treatment plant (Novi is over 50 miles), elevation
(it costs more money to pump at higher elevations), the maximum day
demand (water usage in a 24 hour period during the summer), peak
hour demand (water usage over a one hour period during the summer)
and annual water usage.
Did you know that over 75% of the City’s water & sewer budget
(excluding depreciation) is for payments to the City of Detroit
Board of Water Commissioners and Oakland County Drain for water and
wastewater services? Also, the City of Novi has one of the lowest
markups on Detroit’s water rate. Our mark up of 17.53% is far below
the 125% average markup of most communities.
Did you know that the City is currently working with DWSD to
reduce our rate? While we cannot change the distance we are from the
water treatment plant or our City’s unique elevation, we can make
changes that will impact our max day demand and peak hour demand
thereby reducing the rate we pay to DWSD. By working together as a
community, we can make simple changes in our water usage that will
have an impact on the water rate charged by DWSD.
While much of the water used during our peak hour and max day is
from lawn irrigation, there are many ways you can help. Below are a
few water conservation ideas to help any time of the year.
- Limit your water usage during the hours of 5:00am and 9:00am
and 6:00pm and 10:00pm when demand on DWSD’s system is the highest
(especially during summer months - irrigate your lawns between the
hours of 11:00pm and 5:00am).
- Only wash full loads of laundry and save 300-800 gallons per
month!!
- Wait until your dishwasher is fully loaded before running. A
dishwasher usually uses less water than washing dishes by hand.
But if you wash dishes by hand, fill the sink for rinsing, don’t
leave water running unless sink is plugged, and turn faucet off
when not in use. Water Savings: 2.5 gallons per minute
- Water your plants only when needed.
- Check for and fix leaky faucets and toilets (contact the Water
Department for dye strips to test for leaky toilets).
- Toilet ! Trash! Throw that used tissue into the trash instead
of the toilet and save 400-600 gallons per month!
- Soap, Rinse, and Go! Keep showers to less than 10 minutes.
Water Savings: up to 700 gallons per month. Baths/showers can use
up to 50 – 100 gallons of water.
- Install water-saving devices on faucets and shower heads.
Faucet aerators are incredibly cheap ($2-5), easily installed
(think light bulb), and will save 4.7 gallons per day.
- Place plastic jugs filled with sand or stones in your toilet
tank to reduce the amount of water used per flush.
- Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth, shaving or
washing your hands. Water Savings: over 240 gallons per month
- Consider water efficiency – when purchasing new appliances
like laundry machines or dishwashers, consider water efficient
models. They use up to 40% less water per year.
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