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Novi earns Tree City USA status, celebrates 11th ...
Due to its urban forestry efforts in 2020, the City of Novi was recognized as a Tree City USA ... read more
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Inclusive playground coming to Ella Mae Power Park
The newly formed Special Outreach Services program moved forward on its first action item on ... read more
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Register to receive free tree seedlings for Arbor Day
You can help the City of Novi celebrate Arbor Day and enhance your landscape by signing up to ... read more
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Novi Library Cafe extends morning hours
The Novi Public Library Café has extended their morning hours to cater to early commuters ... read more
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Novi's woody invasive species removals
Novi has been actively working to remove trees and shrubs that have taken over some of our ... read more
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Prevent girdling roots from choking out your trees
Girdling roots are roots that encircle the trunk or other roots of a tree and choke off the ... read more
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Support paralyzed vets through Memorial Day Run
The Novi Memorial Day Run is going virtual once again with proceeds benefiting the Michigan ... read more
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Learn how to create your own Butterfly Garden
You can attract butterflies and birds in your yard without too much effort. We have created a ... read more
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An informative guide to rain gardens
A Rain Garden is constructed to direct rain runoff from hard surfaces such as roofs, driveways ... read more
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Lights out for birds during peak migration
Peak migration for birds is March to May and August to October from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Two ... read more
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Celebrate March is Reading Month at the Novi Library
March is National Reading Month and the Novi Public Library is encouraging the Novi community ... read more
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Help Tollgate Farm become wheelchair accessible
MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center provides hands-on experiences for youth and adults in a ... read more
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Novi Ice Arena duo take home figure skating title
After months of training at Novi Ice Arena with coach Igor Shpilband, Katarina Wolfkostin and ... read more
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From Novi with love - 68 years of Valentine's Day ...
Novi residents Jere & Patricia Keyes are celebrating 68 years of marriage on Valentine' ... read more
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Register for MSU Tollgate's 2021 Summer CSA
What is a CSA? Community Supported Agriculture is a system where members buy shares in the ... read more
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Let dead logs lie to improve woodland habitat ...
If a tree falls and no one is around to hear it, does its decaying wood still greatly benefit ... read more
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Lakeshore Park welcomes visitors after extensive ...
The winter air is chilly, but the reopening of Lakeshore Park in Novi is expected to be warmly ... read more
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Novi resident's 'quarantine photo diary' is must-see!
We welcome back the Civic Center Atrium Artist series with the beautiful work of Stephanie ... read more
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Take a virtual tour of MSU Tollgate Farm
MSU Tollgate provides non-formal learning for children, families, and adults, offering the ... read more
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The many benefits of Novi's urban forest
The near-40,000 trees that make up the City of Novi’s urban forest provide innumerable ... read more
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Lakeshore Park now open to the Novi community
There’s still work to be done, but Lakeshore Park is finally open! The construction that ... read more
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Novi Public Library sees increase of digital checkouts
Download Destination, which offers e-books and audiobooks to Novi and 49 libraries in southeast ... read more
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Spring soccer, summer camp return in 2021
Robert and Henry Soboleski play soccer almost year-round when it comes to practices, training ... read more
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Novi Public Library looking for local teen talents
The Novi Public Library Teen Advisory Board is accepting submissions for a virtual Teen Talent ... read more
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NPL offering virtual Civility Workshop on March 2
Americans are best when they engage in civil conversation with people of opposing views, but ... read more
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Check out the Stewards Sustainability Leadership ...
So, what is this sustainability thing really all about? How do young leaders create positive ... read more
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Register for MSU Tollgate's Stewards Teen ...
The Tollgate Camp Teen Steward (15-19 yrs) and Tollgate Steward-in-Training (13 ... read more
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Express what unity means to you at NPL event
The Novi Public Library will be holding a MLK Virtual Celebration on Monday, January 18 at 11am ... read more
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Join us for Parks & Recess
The whole family is invited to join us this winter for Parks & Recess!

Every ... read more
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Sign up for MSU Tollgate Virtual Vet Science Series
Calling all homeschool or hybrid students in grades 4-8! Registration is now open for the ... read more
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Check out these discounts at local businesses
Support local businesses this holiday season and shop small! Check out these awesome discounts ... read more
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MSU Tollgate Farm hosting virtual gardening series
Announcing the MSU Tollgate Farm HomeGrown Gardening Series that takes place virtually at 10 a ... read more
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Let's light up Novi for the holidays!
There’s just something about packing the family in the car to drive around town looking ... read more
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Fraternity & Sorority read story time with Novi Library
Join the Novi Public Libary on Zoom or Facebook for a special children and family story time to ... read more
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Keep plastic bags out of your recycling
A recent sort of RRRASOC's recycled materials showed that bagged recycling was the largest ... read more
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Win a Harry Potter Basket from NPL Friends
We solemnly swear we are up to no good! Visit the Novi Public Library's Circulation Desk ... read more
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Local businesses invited to virtual shopping expo
The Novi Public Library is looking for small businesses to participate in a virtual shopping ... read more
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MSU Tollgate looking for holiday light show decorators
The MSU Tollgate Farm in Novi is planning on having a drive-through holiday light show. People ... read more
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Novi Library welcomes community voices
The Novi Public Library's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee will be hosting a ... read more
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DAR to dedicate grave of Revolutionary War solider
The local chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate the grave ... read more
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NPL hosts African American Ethnic Cultural ...
Join Novi Library virtually each month as they Inform, Inspire, and Include through cultural ... read more
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Virtually meet a survivor of the 1970 Kent State ...
In conjunction with the 11th ... read more
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Check out these 5 things to do in Novi this fall
Fall is one of the best times to get outside and explore all Novi has to offer. The kids are ... read more
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'Magical' Villa Barr Art Park a must-visit attraction
With indoor entertainment venues closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many of us have ... read more
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Win prizes during Library Card Sign Up Month
September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Whether you already have a Novi library card or have ... read more
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Liven up your Zoom meeting with goats from MSU ...
Are you interested in livening up your standard staff meeting or special business meeting? The ... read more
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Artist-in-Residence hopes to inspire with latest work
The Villa Barr Art Park Artist-in-Residence Susan Timura has created a beautiful piece that is ... read more
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Library's 'September Songfest' comes to Paradise Park
The Novi Public Library is excited to present four music programs through the month of ... read more
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Pickleball courts coming to Wildlife Woods Park
Approval to construct pickleball courts at Wildlife Woods Park was one of the highlights of ... read more
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Join MSU Tollgate for a virtual backyard camp-out
You are invited to be a part of Tollgate Farm's virtual backyard camp-out! Gather your s ... read more
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Take part in a virtual Vet Science Camp August 10-14
Spend time exploring the Tollgate bar and pastures virtually while also investigating ... read more
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Take part in a Virtual Outdoor Adventure Camp next week
This is the summer to develop resiliency and wilderness skills with MSU Tollgate Farm's ... read more
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Sign up to play with the Novi Parks Soccer Club
The deadline to join a team in the Novi Parks Soccer Club is fast approaching. Registration is ... read more
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Michigan State Fair to go virtual this summer
One of the area's many late-summer attractions, the Michigan State Fair announced Friday it ... read more
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Novi Library hosting 'Talking Racism' series
Throughout the month of July, the Novi Public Library will host a special series on racism ... read more
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MSU Tollgate Farm lecture series on race, food and ...
As a part of MSU Tollgate Farm’s reoccurring lecture series, Evenings in the Garden, we ... read more
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NYA offers COVID emergency grants to families
Novi Youth Assistance has launched an emergency grant program to help families impacted by COVID-19. read more
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Emagine Novi plans temporary drive-in theater at ...
Can't wait to return to the movies? Neither can Paul Glantz. read more
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Watch the sunset over Walled Lake
MLive went live from Pavilion Shore Park on Sunday night to watch the sunset over Walled Lake. read more
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Check out the new Tim Pope Memorial Playground
Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is ramping up programming and is eager to get ... read more
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Join MSU Tollgate Farm for a virtual summer adventure
Although we are deeply saddened with the idea that we won't have any campers at MSU ... read more
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Lakeshore Park set to open in August
The enhancements at Lakeshore Park are back in motion after a lengthy delay due to the COVID-19 ... read more
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MSU Tollgate Farm Virtual Stewards Summer ...
What is a steward? A steward is someone whose responsibility it is to take care of something ... read more
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MSU Tollgate Farm Virtual Winged Wonders Specialty Camp
Are you 10-14 years old? Do you love the outdoors? Join us for a free Winged Wonders Virtual ... read more
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Check out Novi High School's talented artists
The talent of our Novi High School students is typically on full display inside the Novi Civic ... read more
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Novi plants 125 oak saplings in three parks
As part of its bicentennial celebration, Oakland County donated 5,000 oak saplings to not-for ... read more
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Playgrounds in Novi are now open
Playgrounds in Novi - like the Tim Pope Memorial Play Structure that is pictured - are now ... read more
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Share your COVID-19 stories with the Novi Library
Novi Library is creating a collection of reflections on this important historical moment for ... read more
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Novi Public Library plans phased reopening
The Novi Public Library has started planning the reopening phases for its building. Below is a ... read more
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Novi's eSports Leagues kick off week of June 14
Novi Parks is calling all gamers! We are offering eSports Rec Leagues starting the week of June ... read more
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Dance with Novi Parks through virtual classes
A few of our favorite dance classes are going virtual! Find more information and get registered ... read more
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Novi Parks Soccer Club tryouts going virtual
Novi Parks Soccer Club is forming select level teams for the 2020-21 soccer year! Select teams ... read more
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Beyond Books: A new podcast by the Novi Public Library
The staff of the Novi Public Library have been hard at work creating a new podcast for library ... read more
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Imagine your story for NPL's Summer Reading challenge
Can you imagine your story? Join NPL’s Summer Reading Challenge and imagine all the ... read more
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Novi remembers the fallen on Memorial Day
Mayor Bob Gatt hosted a Memorial Day Ceremony earlier this morning to honor and remember all ... read more
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Check out the ways to enjoy Novi's parks safely
A beautiful weekend is on the horizon and everyone is surely eager to get outside and enjoy the ... read more
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Tune in Monday for Novi Memorial Day Ceremony
We hope you will make time to join us Monday as we go "live" at 9am on Facebook for ... read more
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Run with us in the virtual Memorial Day Run
Novi Parks is calling all runners, walkers, and joggers to join us for the Novi Memorial Day ... read more
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Join Novi Parks for a virtual fitness class
Novi Parks is happy to announce that they will be starting paid virtual fitness classes.
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At-Home Sports Series: Volleyball passing
Coach Jo from Leisure Unlimited is back to show us how to properly pass the volleyball. Check ... read more
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Protect your trees with these mulching best practices
It's that time of year again. Residents are freshening up their tree mulch, and most are ... read more
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MSU Tollgate Farm adapts programs to serve community
MSU Tollgate Farm finds itself in uncharted territory as we navigate the fallout of the ... read more
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Novi resident shares fun ways to keep your kids active
With no school, no after-school activities and no sports teams to play on, keeping our children ... read more
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Explore Novi and share your favorite park with us
One thing that has stayed consistent through the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order is the ... read more
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Spring color is just around the corner
The trees and flowers are beginning to bloom, bringing a new season of discovery and beauty to ... read more
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Novi Library celebrates building's 10th anniversary
Julie Farkas understood there were going to be some challenges when the doors opened to the ... read more
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Explore reading this summer with the Novi Library
Surely everyone’s imaginations have been put to use over these last several months as we ... read more
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Sustainable ways to enjoy Novi Parks
Each year, the United States generates about 260 million tons of trash – that’s ... read more
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Re-creating recreation with Novi Parks
It’s times like these where we need each other more than ever. It’s why we still ... read more
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Novi HOA's can treat Phragmites under City's permit
The City is now making it possible for private residents, homeowners' associations and ... read more
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At-Home Sports Series: Basketball dribbling drills
Welcome back to our special At-Home Sports Series featuring the Pistons Academy! Now its ... read more
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Nature. Nurture. Novi: The benefits of planting tress
The next Nature. Nurture. Novi program is called Spread Some Shade: The Benefits of Planting ... read more
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Take a virtual tour of Villa Barr Art Park
The four-acre Villa Barr property, previously owned by David Barr and dancer Beth Dwaihy Barr ... read more
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Novi Concert Band connecting us with music
We love that the Novi Concert Band is still connecting us with music! Check out Diran ... read more
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At-Home Karate with the Family Self Defense Center
Keep your karate skills sharp or learn something new in this video provided by the Family Self ... read more
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Get creative with your snacks, make food art
Let's get creative with our snacks today! Arrange it to make an animal, flower, favorite ... read more
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At-Home Sports Series: Pickleball drills
For our next installment of the At-Home Sports Series, check out these Pickleball drills ... read more
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Team Rehab Novi 2 is here to help!
Are you suffering from an ache or pain? Have you had your surgery postponed? Are you unable to ... read more
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Protect our trees by holding off on pruning oaks
Novi residents can help protect the City’s trees from the deadly oak wilt disease by ... read more
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MSU Tollgate Educational Opportunities for Youth
We are excited to share that MSU Tollgate Farm will be offering a free virtual summer camp ... read more
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Novi earns Sterling Tree City USA honor for 28 ...
The City of Novi’s “Sterling” urban forestry program has become one of just ... read more
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Stretch & Strength class with Jo Schirtzinger
Missing our Stretch & Strength class? Check out this short video created by Jo for some ... read more
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Novi Parks At-Home Sport Series: Basketball drills
Get ready for another session with Marv Fox and Meticulous Basketball. It is a part of our At ... read more
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Enjoy Chair Yoga with instructor Iris Lokar
For those individuals looking to take a chair yoga class, here's a recorded Chair Yoga ... read more
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Novi Concert Band still finding ways to share music
The Novi Concert Band is still finding ways to share their music with us. Check out ... read more
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Make your own colorful sand with the kids
Running out of ideas to keep the kids busy? Here's a new craft where you can make colored ... read more
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Sensory play with colorful spaghetti worms
Today's sensory play idea? A bucket of colorful spaghetti worms! You can find most of the ... read more
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Try our 14-day Spring Cleaning Checklist
What better time than the present to get your spring cleaning tackled. Get the family involved, ... read more
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Video: Try Hatha Yoga at home with Laurie Lahti
For those individuals looking to take a yoga class, here's a recorded Hatha Yoga video ... read more
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Novi Parks At-Home Sports Series: Cricket
Our latest At-Home Sports Series brings you a KidzCric Mini-Clinic! read more
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Join our virtual Campout!
Join us for a virtual campout on the read more
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Explore nature with artist Malcolm Wang
Our April Atrium Artist, Malcolm Wang, loves using his art to make people feel happy. He ... read more
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Learn how to make a plastic water bottle sun catcher
Make a water bottle sun catcher by recycling plastic bottles with this great recycled art ... read more
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Video: Foraging Forests with Amber Garrison
Do you need an excuse to go for a nice woodland wander? Do you love gardening and want to yield ... read more
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Take care of your mental health with Headspace
Now more than ever it is important to take care of yourself and others while each of us stays ... read more
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Novi senior cheers others with COVID-19 rap
Quarantined in her Novi apartment, Julie Cox wanted to lift the spirits of those surrounding ... read more
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Beaumont Urgent Care, now offering Virtual Visits!
Beaumont Urgent Care now offers virtual urgent care visits. If you have a cough, sore throat ... read more
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ITC Michigan Supports Pandemic Response with ...
As the nation rallies to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, ITC Michigan is ... read more
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MSU Tollgate Farm Summer Camp Remains Hopeful
Every day at Tollgate Summer Farm Camp is an exciting adventure! During these difficult times ... read more
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At-Home Karate Training by the Family Self Defense ...
The Family Self Defense Center has generously put together a short video covering Karate basics ... read more
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Novi Parks At-home Sports Series: Soccer Skills
Our next At-Home Sports Series features Coach Laine Nakfoor. She coaches our Boys 2008 & ... read more
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Novi Parks At-home Sports Series: Tennis Games
Continuing our At-Home Sports Series is Coach Todd Beyer. Join him in doing a few tennis games ... read more
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Novi Parks at-home sports series: Lacrosse Wall Ball
Stay active and continue working on your skills at home with our At-Home Sports Series! Coach ... read more
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Practice social distancing when using Novi's parks ...
In response to the Stay Safe, Stay Home Order issued by Governor Whitmer, the staff at Novi ... read more
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Join Now and Save 30%!
We are temporarily closed until 3/31 but ready to help you on your fitness journey today! Join ... read more
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Family Self Defense Center: A Community Partner
The Family Self Defense Center is proud to celebrate its 28 year anniversary and is especially ... read more
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The Learning Experience - Novi MI Childcare Center ...
The Learning Experience is More than just a daycare, we are a leading provider of childcare ... read more
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LOCAL NOVI SUPPLIER HERE TO HELP! GLOBAL OFFICE ...
TOILET PAPER, DISINFECTANT, WIPES, & MORE! Global Office Solutions was started and has been ... read more
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Meals on Wheels demand soars, help needed
While the coronavirus idles schools and businesses, the pandemic has revved up Meals on Wheels ... read more
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Become a Teen Leader at the Novi Public Library
Interested in being one of the Novi Public Library's Summer 2020 Teen Leader Volunteers ... read more
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Novi municipal facilities closed to the public
After much consideration, and following the guidance of Gov. Whitmer's Emergency ... read more
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Volunteer as a mentor for Novi Youth Assistance
Novi Youth Assistance is looking for dedicated adults to mentor Novi school children through ... read more
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Maple tapping, pancake feast comes to MSU Tollgate
A breakfast of pancakes and maple syrup is a traditional favorite; but, usually maple syrup is ... read more
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Novi Parks receives grant funding for goals at ...
The City of Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is receiving grant funding ... read more
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New construction in Novi designed to be perfect home
This Novi dream home is a new construction featuring an open floor plan and a two-story ... read more
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Novi Ed Foundation supports Library's Teen Space
The Novi Public Library recently unveiled a new ping pong table in Teen Space! The Library ... read more
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Efforts underway to control frog-bit in Novi
The Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMA) have received $205,200 ... read more
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Welcome to Novi.org!

Welcome to Novi.org!

What’s Novi.org you ask? It’s a game changer for ... read more

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KultureCity helps those with sensory needs
Jessica Mistak knows the situation all too well. It’s a Friday night and she’s ... read more
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Get involved with the City of Novi
The power of volunteerism is strong in Novi. We have dedicated residents who freely give of ... read more
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Novi Public Library is a place for everyone
Matt Heslop stands behind the counter of the Novi Public Library’s new café with a smile ... read more
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Novi Play fun center proposed for vacant space in ...
Could laughing and the sounds of children playing begin coming from an empty plaza on Novi Road ... read more
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Novi's AD plays key role in Unified Sports League
As soon as the ball splashed through the net, he turned to the crowd with his arms ... read more
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Work in Novi this summer, apply today!
The City of Novi is looking for seasonal employees to work in a variety of roles this summer ... read more
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Video: NPL enhances youth play area
In this episode of Beyond Books, we find out what changes are coming to the youth play area at ... read more
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