adults and seniors throughout the year. Look
in your local phone directory for the Parks
and Recreation office in your area.

Oakland County Parks:

(248) 858-0906 for information on parks
located within Oakland County. Annual and
daily passes are available.
Metro Parks: This series of parks, many
of which include public golf courses, is
operated by five local counties. Call
1-800-477-2757.
Michigan State Parks: (517) 373-1200
for information about the many state parks
operated by the Department of Natural
Resources.

OAKLAND COUNTY SENIOR
PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM:

To enroll or obtain an application
form, call
(800) 731-7213.

ROAD CONDITIONS:

To check road conditions
throughout southeastern Michigan,
call
(517) 336-6244.

DIRECTORY
ASSISTANCE:

Local is 1-555-1212. For
long distance, dial 1-area
code-555-1212. If you need
assistance, dial "0" for
operator.

NEWSPAPERS:

The Metropolitan Detroit area has two
major daily newspapers, The Detroit Free Press,
which is delivered in the morning, and The
Detroit News, which comes out in the evening.
Both can be purchased at drugstores,
newsstands or be home-delivered. Call
(313) 222-6400.
Suburban newspapers include The Eccentric
(248-644-1070) and The Oakland Press
(248-332-8181). To subscribe to the Jewish
News, call (248) 354-6060.

SPORTS TEAMS
Professional Sports Baseball: The Detroit

Tigers play at Comerica Park in Detroit.
(313) 962-4000.
Football: The Detroit Lions play at the
Silverdome in Pontiac. (248) 335-4131.
Basketball: The Detroit Pistons play at the
Palace in Auburn Hills. (248) 377-0100.
Ice Hockey: The Detroit Red Wings
play at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
(313) 567-6000.
Soccer: The Detroit Rockers play at Joe
Louis Arena in Detroit. (313) 567-6000.

PUBLIC EDUCATION:

Contact your local school district office (the
number can be found in your telephone
directory or by calling directory assistance) for
information on enrolling your children in
public school.
English as a Second Language classes are
offered at many schools.
Special education services, which include
evaluation and testing, speech and language
therapy, physical and occupational therapy, and
specialized classrooms and programs are available
to students who qualify from birth through 26
years old. Contact the Special Services
Department of your local school district.

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Adult/Community Education:

Most school districts offer a
variety of programs for children
and adults through their
Community Education
departments. Contact
your local school district
for information.

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INFORMATION AND
REFERRALS:
The Jewish Federation
of Metropolitan Detroit
Resource Line provides

245 S. Eton

Birmingham

248.647.7774

information and referrals on
a wide variety of topics. Call
(248) 559-4411. TDD: (248)
559-6146.
ElderLink, (248) 559-3300,
provides information and referral on
a variety of community resources for
seniors, including housing, social activities
and elder care.
Shalom Detroit, a program of
Federation's Women's Campaign and
Education Department, provides information
and volunteer "welcomers" to newcomers.
Call (248) 642-4260 and ask for Toni Hayes
or Heidi Hes.
Young Adult Newcomers: A separate
program to welcome young adults
(approximately 21-35 years old), both single
and married, exists through the Young Adult
Division of the Jewish Federation of
Metropolitan Detroit. Contact Lisa Cutler at
(248) 203-1458.
Oakland County Services: The county
provides a wide variety of services including
free immunizations and health screenings;
marriage licenses; birth and death certificates;
services for people with developmental
disabilities; and other legal, health and
human services. The general information
number is (248) 858-1000.
Other counties: Macomb County,
(810) 469-5100; Wayne County,
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