Grab your friends & family and join us Thursday, December 19th at Aberrant Ales (7 pm - 10 pm) for Bad Santa Trivia night! The theme of the night is Holiday Movies.

We will be raffling off great presents and more, So don't forget to bring extra cash! 

There will be a prize for the most holiday spirit and best dressed for the holiday season! For just $50 your team of four is guaranteed a night of good fun, good food, and a lot of laughs. The trivia questions will all be answered through a mobile device so make sure to come fully charged and ready to play. Your team will also get one free appetizer for the night from a limited selection. 

Cost: $45/team (Resident) / $50/team (Non-Resident)

* ONLY ONE PERSON PER TEAM NEEDS TO REGISTER* 

*Teams can be up to 4 people* 

*Must be 18+ to participate and 21+ to purchase adult beverages*

Ugly Sweaters and Pickleball is Taking Over the Oceola Community Center! 

The 2024 Ugly Sweater Pickleball Tournament presented by Howell Recreations "Deck the Halls" is here this December, 14th 2024 at OCC. Wear your ugliest sweater to join us for some friendly competition and a chance to win some sweet prizes. This will be open to 12 team, level play 3.0-3.5, open to mixed, women's and men. Only ONE member of your team needs to register. Games will begin promptly at 3:00pm and continue every 30 minutes. 

Guaranteed Number of 3 Matches: 3 matches guaranteed. Please see tournament format below. 

Officials: ALL medal matches will be officiated. During pool play, officials will be on the floor over seeing all courts.

Tournament Format: 

• Pool Play - round robin - best to 11, win by 2

• Pools of 4 team, top team from each pool will advance to tournament play

• Tournament play bracket- best to 11, win by 2

• Championship match - best to 2 out of 3, first to 11, win by 2

• Medals will be distributed to all first, second and third place teams for the 2.5-3.0 group 

• Change to win: Ugliest sweater! 

Please ensure you bring your own paddle, change of flat, clean tennis shoes and don't forget to dress to impress! 

Pre-registration is required!

Cost: $30/team of 2

Ugly Sweaters and Pickleball is Taking Over the Oceola Community Center! 

The 2024 Ugly Sweater Pickleball Tournament presented by Howell Recreations "Deck the Halls" is here this December, 14th 2024 at OCC. Wear your ugliest sweater to join us for some friendly competition and a chance to win some sweet prizes. This will be open to 12 teams, level play 2.5-3.0, open to mixed, women's and men. Only ONE member of your team needs to register. Games will begin promptly at 1:00pm and follow suit 30 minutes after. 

Guaranteed Number of 3 Matches: 3 matches guaranteed. Please see tournament format below. 

Officials: ALL medal matches will be officiated. During pool play, officials will be on the floor over seeing all courts.

Tournament Format: 

• Pool Play - round robin - best to 11, win by 2

• Pools of 4 team, top team from each pool will advance to tournament play

• Tournament play bracket- best to 11, win by 2

• Championship match - best to 2 out of 3, first to 11, win by 2

• Medals will be distributed to all first, second and third place teams for the 2.5-3.0 group 

• Chance to win: Ugliest Sweater! 

Please ensure you bring your own paddle, change of flat, clean tennis shoes and don't forget to dress to impress! 

Pre-registration is required!

Cost: $30/team of 2

Join us for "Rec the Halls," a festive day filled with activities starting at 10:00 AM and culminating in a magical tree lighting at 5:30 PM. Enjoy breakfast, STEM activities, holiday crafts, and an ugly sweater pickleball tournament, plus family-friendly fun like Santa pictures and snowball dodgeball. With something for everyone, it's a perfect way to celebrate the holiday spirit!

Cost: $10/person.
*Pre-registration and an additional fee are required for some events.

Programs that require pre-registration and an additional fee:

Ugly Sweater Pickleball Tournament

Pre-registration is required.

1pm-3pm - (Level 2.5-3.0)
3pm-5pm - (Level 3.0-3.5)

Cost: $30/team of 2.

Bring your favorite beverage* of choice and join us for a fantastic series of tipsy yoga with Ashley! Please bring your own mat. Limited mats available.

Cost: $10 Resident / $20 Non-Resident

**Bring your own beer or wine. Liquor not allowed. Not included with Fitness Plus membership.

Join us for a festive lunch at Chemung Hills! We will have yummy food from Chemung Hills, great entertainment, and raffles! 

Doors will open at 11:15am. Registration is required.

Site: Chemung Hills Golf Club & Banquet Center, 3125 Golf Club Rd.
Cost: $28 Senior Center Member / $38 Non-Member

Dress in your finest and enjoy a night out at Chemung Hills Golf Club and Banquet Center. This event will include wine tasting, dinner, and raffles.

All proceeds will benefit the Howell Senior Center. 

Cost: $40 (Resident) / $50 (Non-Resident)

Give back by giving blood at the Oceola Community Center!

To schedule an appointment, log onto RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code OCC) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Join us at the Oceola Community Center as we take input on the draft of our five year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Please note that all comments, written and oral, will be noted for the record.

About the Master Plan:

The Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority (HAPRA) has developed a Multi-Jurisdiction Parks and Recreation Master Plan that includes the following communities and entities: Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, City of Howell, Howell Township, Genoa Township, Oceola Township, Marion Township. The Plan evaluates existing recreation opportunities, review’s public input regarding recreation, establishes recreational goals, and proposes a five-year schedule of improvements and other related items the Authority wishes to pursue. A copy of the Draft Plan is available for review using the link below:

Physical Copies of the Master Plan:

Physical copies of the Plan may also be reviewed at the Oceola Community Center, 1661 Latson Road, Howell, MI 48843, during regular office hours.

Open to Senior Center Members and Members of the Oceola Community Center Ages 50+

Book a visit to complete your Secretary of State transactions include:

• First-time Michigan ID

• Driver’s License Renewal

• Title Transfers

• Disability Placard Applications or Renewals

Registration must be done in-person at the Oceola Community Center or over the phone
(517) 546 0693. For pricing information, please see the front office.

Join us for a great Thanksgiving Luncheon! We will have fantastic food from Chemung Hills, entertainment, raffles, and fun!! 

Doors will open at 11:15am.  Registration is required.

Site: Chemung Hills Golf Club & Banquet Center, 3125 Golf Club Rd.
Cost: $25 Senior Center Member / $35 Non-Member

Bring your favorite beverage* of choice and join us for a fantastic series of tipsy yoga with Ashley! Please bring your own mat. Limited mats available.

Cost: $10 Resident / $20 Non-Resident

**Bring your own beer or wine. Liquor not allowed. Not included with Fitness Plus membership.

Come share your hunting stories with us at the annual Buck Pole event at Marion Township! Prizes will be awarded for those who bag:

• The Heaviest Buck

• The Highest-Scoring Buck

• The Highest-Scoring Buck (Woman) '

• The Widest Rack

• The Most-Unique Rack '

• The Youngest Hunter To Bag a Buck (under 18 only)

*All deer must be scored by 8pm to be eligible for prizes. There will also be raffle baskets and more!

Cost: $10/buck (cash only)
Bring extra cash for our annual raffle baskets!

Fall is in full swing and it is time to get out of the house! Looking to have a night out without the kiddos? We have you covered with our fall Kids Night Out program. Drop the kids off at The Hive Youth & Teen Center for a night of pizza, games, movies, and more!

Drop off opens at 5:30 PM and children must be picked up by 10:00 PM. Registration is required.

Any questions please contact the Youth Services Manager at (517) 579-2861 or ktroshak@howellrecreation.org

*Child Information Sheet (attached with receipt) must be filled out for each child unless they attended our 2024 Hive Five Summer Camps already on file.

Take a break from the usual grind at The Hive on November 5th! Whether you're chilling, catching up on homework, or diving into some epic fun, we’ve got you covered. We’ll cap off the day with a 4:00 PM showing of Venom: The Last Dance at the Historic Howell Theatre. Lunch is on us, and you can add a small pop and popcorn for just $5! All you need to do is sign up and show up.

*Additional concessions at the theater are not included and will be on your own.

Schedule:

9:00 AM: Doors open at The Hive
12:00 PM: Pizza Lunch (Thanks to Cottage Inn!)
3:30 PM: Ride to the Historic Howell Theatre
4:00 PM: Movie Time!
6:00 PM: Parent pick-up at the theatre

Registration is required.

Site: The Hive Teen Center & Historic Howell Theatre
Cost: $35 (Member) / $50 (Non-Member)

Monster Mile - 5:30pm
5K - 6pm

The Headless Horseman 5K is BACK and SPOOKIER than ever! This dusk event will be in-person and kick-off at State and Clinton Streets in beautiful Downtown Howell. Costumed participants will wind their way through the historic neighborhoods and through Scofield City Park. Participants will receive a long-sleeved shirt if registered by the end of the day on September 30th.  

Early Packet Pick up will take place Oct. 15th -18th at the Oceola Community Center 1661 N. Latson Rd. Howell MI 48843 during normal business hours. 

Please note that funds from this program help to cover not only costs incurred from the program itself but also help to make the Legend of Sleepy Howell possible. This longstanding community event offers a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience and helps especially those kids living in rural areas. Thank you for your support!

Runner Notice

UPDATED PACKET PICKUP:

Packet pick-up will occur on Oct 15 - 18th at the Oceola Community Center at 1661 N Latson Road, Howell. 

If you can not make it to early packet pick up you can always check in on Race Day starting at 5pm on the corner of State St. and Clinton St. 

Get a Refund By Referring Friends

Refer 1 or more participants and get a refund of up to $1.00 per participant!

Give back by giving blood at the Oceola Community Center!

To schedule an appointment, log onto RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code OCC) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Come find your next treasure at the Howell Senior Center’s annual Purse & Jewelry Sale! All proceeds from this event will go to the Howell Senior Center.

Donations may be dropped off for our sale at the Oceola Community Center during our business hours.

Come find your next treasure at the Howell Senior Center’s annual Purse & Jewelry Sale! All proceeds from this event will go to the Howell Senior Center.

Donations may be dropped off for our sale at the Oceola Community Center during our business hours.

Livingston County Veteran Services, First Responders, and Howell Recreation present the second annual 9/11 “Never Forget 5K Trail Run/Walk.”  Join us at Fillmore County Park on September 14th at 9 am as we remember those who lost their lives that day, as well as our military veterans and first responders who went into harm’s way as a result of the attack. This trail is not stroller-friendly and is not paved. All runners will receive a t-shirt (if they sign up by Aug 16th, 2024) and a finisher medal.  A portion of the proceeds will go back to Livingston County First Responders Benevolent Fund. For more information about them check out the link: https://livcofr.org/

As much as we love your furry friends, we are kindly requesting that only service dogs join us.

Shirts are available with registration while supplies last.

Volunteer For This Event

Volunteer at this event. Sign up for a position and timeslot of your choice via the link below.

Packet Pickup: 

• Early packet pick-up will be on

  • September 10th - 13th from 8 am-8 pm at the Oceola Community Center at 1661 N. Latson Rd, Howell, MI 48843 OR

  • We ask that you try to pick up your items in advance if possible but packets will be available on-site for race day starting at 8 am. We will send out a reminder email with details when it gets closer.

Day of Race:

• There will be various food trucks and vendors on-site for additional purchases 

• There will also be raffle baskets and tickets for sale day of (CASH ONLY) 

Results:

Your accurate chip time and current overall will be texted to your phone and be available live on this site. 

The race will be chipped timed by Michigan Running Foundation.

Howell Recreation and presenting sponsor ChemTrend proudly present the 47th Annual Howell Melon Run (we welcome runners, walkers, and those racing in wheelchairs and other assistive devices) on August 16, 2024, events begin at 6 PM in beautiful downtown Howell.

This year's race will feature classic events for the whole family such as the Melon Roll, The One in a Melon Mile, The Mascot Dash, and the fan favorite Howell Melon Run 5k.

100% of the net proceeds go to providing community programs for the Howell area. 

Registrations on or before 7/25/24 are guaranteed a short sleeve race shirt. Registrations after that date will not receive a shirt. Any leftover shirts will be available for purchase starting one week after the race is complete for $20 each. 

Cost: $30/person

Packet Pickup:

Early packet pick-up:

August 13th & 14th - 9 am - 5 pm
Oceola Township Hall, 1577 N Latson Rd. Howell MI 48843

August 15th - 12 pm-8 pm
Aberrant Ales, 219 W Grand River Ave. Howell MI 48843

We ask that you try to pick up your items in advance if possible.

On-Site Packet Pick up:

Packets will be available on-site for race day starting at 4:30 pm. We will send out a reminder email with details when it gets closer. 

Results:

Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site. 

The race will be chipped timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. 

Get a Refund By Referring Friends

All 5k runners have a chance for a FREE RACE!  Each registered runner will received a special code via email. Send that code to as many friends as possible to get them to register. Participants will receive $1 back for every new registration through this special code up to $25. Offer is only available with online registrations.

Howell Melon Roll (Ages 2-5)

8/16/24 - 6pm

Cost: $5/person
All participants will get a Howell Melon they can keep!

ONE IN MELON MILE (ALL AGES)

8/16/24- 6:30PM

Cost: $20/person

We are bringing back the annual Melon Ball with a twist! This year's Melon Ball will be held at Chemung Hills Golf Club and Banquet Center from 6-10 pm on August 10th as a kick-off to the Melon season.

A traditional sit-down dinner will be served with dueling pianos as entertainment. There will be a cash bar with beer, wine, and specialty cocktails! There will also be a 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets!

Individual:
$60 per person (Resident) / $75 per person (Non-Resident)

Table of 8:
$450 for a table (8 people) (Resident) / $550 for a table (8 people) (Non-Resident)

Melon Classic / Melon Ball Bundles

Melon Court

Deadline to submit is July 24th

We're looking for nominees for this year's Melon Court - pillars of our community who go above and beyond for everyone. We are looking for people/organizations that are very active in the community, whether its volunteering, donating, or advocating in our community. No matter how old or young, we want to recognize the outstanding members that make Howell one of the most unique towns across the United States. The Melon Court with be made up of 4 outstanding members or organizations of our community.

You can submit your nominations via the google doc below. The winners will be announced at the Melon Ball on August 10th.

Join us for our annual Melon Classic Golf Scramble at Chemung Hills! Enjoy a full 18 holes of Golf with delicious food provided by Chemung, a golfer gift, prizes, and more!

This event will be held at Chemung Hills Golf Course & Banquet Center on August 9th starting at 8 am. 

Cost (Team of 4): $375 (Resident) / $450 (Non-Resident)

Event Sponsors:

Melon Classic / Melon Ball Bundles

Give back by giving blood!

To schedule an appointment, log onto RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code OCC) or 1 (899) 733-2767.

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.

Are you a member of the community over the age of 50? Do you have questions or want to learn more about the Howell Recreation Millage? If so this is for you! Join Tim Church, Executive Director, as he goes over all aspects of the millage.

Light lunch provided.

Pease RSVP by June 13th via the button below or by calling us at (517) 546-0693.