FERNDALE — A first-of-its-kind event in Ferndale will be held to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

ROSEVILLE — Denise Brun had been encouraged many times by others in the community to consider serving on the Roseville Community Schools Board Of Education.

FERNDALE — For the third time since 2018, the Ferndale Winter Guard has taken home another state championship.

METRO DETROIT — Unwanted noise can come from all different directions, whether it is from the road, airplanes or neighbors’ parties.

FRASER — Coming off a dominant 20-6 season that saw Fraser softball capture the Macomb Area Conference-Blue division in 2022, coach Matt Fishburn and his squad knew they’d have to dig their heels in quickly, coming into the 2023 season.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — This spring, eco-conscious residents can responsibly rid their homes of electronic waste, unwanted medication and sensitive paperwork.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills girls hockey had a movie-like season, following in the footsteps of “Miracle,” “The Mighty Ducks,” and even a little of “Slap Shot,” but less aggressive, of course.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Family YMCA is inviting the entire community to join in on the fun activities they have planned for Healthy Kids Day noon-2 p.m. April 29.

BEVERLY HILLS —The village of Beverly Hills is continuing tradition this year with the annual Spring Park Clean Up.

BIRMINGHAM — The 21st season of the Birmingham Farmers Market will open on May 7. Local produce and artisan goods will be sold 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 29.

BIRMINGHAM — On April 3, the Birmingham City Commission held a special workshop meeting to discuss the potential renovation of City Hall and improved facilities for the Birmingham Police Department.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Although she officially began her new role last July, it was only recently that Farmington Hills announced that Charmaine Kettler-Schmult was promoted to the position of director of planning and community development for the city.

FARMINGTON HILLS — April has arrived, and golf courses around metro Detroit are welcoming golfers back to the links.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club will be hosting a presentation on butterflies called “Attract Butterflies to Your Garden and Beneficial Insects” at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, at 1 p.m. May 11.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A dance studio in downtown Utica had two dancers win two national dance categories April 6-9 at the Argentine Tango USA Official Championship & Festival in San Jose, California.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Community Schools honored an educator at Collins Elementary School in Sterling Heights as its Teacher of the Year April 14.

EASTPOINTE — A proposed emergency medical and transportation contract that was recently brought before City Council was tabled to allow negotiations to be completed that would let the city’s firefighters union hire more firefighters.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Don Paulus is retired, but he fills his time by making toys and donating them to hospitals, restaurants and many other places to put smiles on children’s faces.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On April 17, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved the Community Development Block Grant budget plan from the Planning Commission in a vote of 4-2.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — What do Katniss Everdeen, Harry Potter and Snow White all have in common?