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5 Things to Know This Week

Here's what's happening in Oakland Township this week.

1. Say hello to August: Another summer month, another week of summer weather. High temperatures will continue to push 90 degrees today and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, and highs will be in the mid-80s for the rest of the week. The current forecast also calls for possible thunderstorms today and tomorrow.

2. Public hearing for rezoning: The Oakland Township Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at . On the agenda is for the proposed rezoning of , a senior living community Moceri Development is planning to build on the northwest corner of Adams and Dutton roads. The land would be rezoned from Medium Residential Density (MRD) to Multiple Family Residential Density with Planned Residential Rezoning Overlay (RM-PRRO).

3. Blood drive at the library: The will host a from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday. To make an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

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4. Share a laugh with Jim Gaffigan: The comedian and actor will Saturday at the Meadow Brook Music Festival on the campus of . His special guest for the night will be fellow comedian Bill Bunker. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets cost $49.50 and $29.50 for pavilion seats and $19.50 for lawn seats. To purchase tickets online, click here.

5. School starts a month from Saturday: For students who attend , Lake Orion and Romeo community schools, the first day of school is Sept. 6, the day after Labor Day. What are you doing to get ready?

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