Lathrup Village eNewsletter

CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE

27400 Southfield Road

Lathrup Village, MI 48076

248.557.2600

www.lathrupvillage.org

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E-Newsletter - August 14, 2020

Back2School Book Bag Giveaway

Join us on Saturday, August 22nd starting at 10 AM for our Back 2 School Book Bag giveaway. 500 backpacks filled with school supplies will be given out while supplies last. Optional FREE food distribution onsite and FREE COVID-19 testing at adjacent location, Community Fellowship Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Team Member of the Month

Join us in congratulating our Team Member of the Month,

Officer Charles Becker!

CENSUS 2020

Lathrup Village is currently the fifth highest responding city in Oakland County, but not by far! Complete the census now to raise our response rate.

The Census numbers are critical in determining federal funding for our community that is based on the population numbers. Please take 5 minutes to complete the census form at www.my2020census.gov

Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week

Aug. 8-16

Celebrate the Great Lakes and water systems this week by taking care and protecting Michigan's water.

Don't flush "flushable" wipes or put grease down your drain, which can lead to clogged pipes. Remember to always clean up after your pets to prevent dog waste entering rivers and streams.

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Join the Facebook Event Page here!

Click here for the link!

Rain Gardens 101

Protect your home against flooding and help birds, bees, and butterflies with a rain garden! Get oriented and get going through a free Livestream lunch & learn three-part series beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 25th at Noon. Door prizes include: a free rain barrel and a free consultation by an expert landscape designer.

Learn more and RSVP at https://therouge.org/lawnstolife/

Your Town

The Fall 2020 Your Town is now available! To check out the latest issue of Your Town, click here.

OAKLAND COUNTY

RENT, MORTGAGE & UTILITY RELIEF PROGRAM

Oakland County is dedicating Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, from the federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, for eligible Oakland County residents to pay up to three months of past-due rent, mortgage, and utility payments as a result of a temporary job loss, reduction in work hours or other income hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the County's website for eligibility requirements and additional information by clicking here.