Celebrate the Life of Jerry Bixby This Week

Find out what's happening the week of Oct. 14-20 in Troy and leave a comment if you have an event to share.

• Columbus Day, a nationally recognized federal holiday, falls on Monday, Oct. 14 this year. What is closed on Columbus Day? Most banks, all Oakland County government offices and courts, and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed to observe the holiday. The Troy Public Library is closed but Troy schools are in session.
• Walsh College (3838 Livernois Rd., Troy) is the scene of a free financial seminar for seniors and their families on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. For reservations or more information, call 248-858-4902 or click on oakgov.com/seniors.
• Get a realistic view of what ghost hunting is all about from real-life investigator, Heidi Wolfe, at the Troy Public Library (510 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy) on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Register online at troylibrary.info  or call the Technology Center at (248) 524-3542 to reserve your seat.
• Celebrate the life of longtime resident and activist of Troy, Jerry Bixby, at the Troy Community Center (3179 Livernois Rd., Troy) on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share at a potluck dinner with friends and family. RSVP to Kathy Martin at (248) 879-7077 or kieran2@aol.com.
• Meetings in Troy this week include the Troy Historical Society and the Downtown Development Authority. Check the city's website at troymi.gov for dates.