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Rochester Hills Youth Council schedules mental‑health event, Earth Day river cleanup and Legislative Day
Summary
The Rochester Youth Council announced a free "Social Reset" mental‑health event Jan. 18 at the Rochester Hills Public Library, plans for an Earth Day Clinton River cleanup April 19, and Legislative Day Feb. 18 during midwinter break.
Isabel Blakely, an 11th grader at the International Academy and a member of the Rochester Youth Council, gave the council an update on the youth council's activities and upcoming events.
Blakely said the youth council finalized a free Social Reset event focused on teen mental health scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Public Library multipurpose room. The event will include three panelists from the Oakland County Health Division and Kind Mind Counseling, therapy dogs from Fur Angels, raffles for prizes including Amazon gift cards and stuffed toys, and free snacks and drinks.
She also said the youth council plans to partner with the Clinton River Watershed Council for a river cleanup tentatively set for April 19 in observance of Earth Day. Planning and outreach for the councilannual cultural fair will begin at the next standard meeting. Legislative Day is scheduled for Feb. 18, 2025, during the school midwinter break, and the youth council intends to visit the Hall of Justice Museum and meet with State Representative Tisdell and Senator Weber. The youth council's next meeting is Feb. 5 at 6 p.m.
The presentation was informational; no council action was taken.
