The Oakland County Bar Association Membership Committee will host a “Bar Night Out Membership Mixer” on Wednesday, January 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Attendees can mix and mingle with members of the OCBA to beat the winter blues while enjoying a festive atmosphere, appetizers, and a cash bar at the Birmingham Pub, 555 S. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham.

The event is free for OCBA members and $25 for non-members. Space is limited. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”

Anyone interested in sponsoring this event may contact Katie Tillinger at 248-334-3400 or ktillinger@ocba.org.

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