5 Things to Do This Week

Wednesday – The Liquor Control Committee meets 3 p.m. on the third floor of . The committee meetings are a good way to find out about businesses looking to acquire liquor licenses in the city and businesses interested in extending their alcohol service hours.

Thursday – The Royal Oak Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. at the Royal Oak Public Schools . Items on the agenda include approval of the contract of incoming Superintendent and a presentation of district's the six-year MEAP (Michigan Educational Assessment Program) trend.

Thursday – HAVEN’s main fundraiser, Promenade of Hope, begins 6:30 p.m. at . The event celebrates survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Tickets cost $150 and may be purchased online at promenadeofhope.org. All donations go directly to the survivors. To learn more about HAVEN, visit haven-oakland.org.

Friday – The Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra performs 8 p.m. in the Dondero Auditorium at . The performance will include Sylvia (ballet suite) by Léo Delibes and Prelude to "The Afternoon of a Faun" by Claude Debussy. Tickets are available at the door and are $10 for adults and $7 for students and senior citizens.

Saturday – The will host an open house from noon-4 p.m. There will be a large selection of dogs and cats of all sizes available for adoption. To view available pets ahead of time, visit www.roas.petfinder.com.