SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Lisa Durie, of Sterling Heights, thought she was going to a routine meeting with a financial adviser July 1, but instead, she was met with a generous surprise.

MADISON HEIGHTS — This summer will feature multiple concerts at Civic Center Park, part of a series curated by the Madison Heights Arts Board.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The SCS Citywide Garage Sale is back with registration beginning the week of July 7.

STERLING HEIGHTS — An annual festival celebrating Italian heritage is returning to Sterling Heights.

TROY — The Troy Garden Club will celebrate the work of local gardeners during its 50th annual Garden Walk, set for July 9.

NOVI — A “trifecta” of extreme weather wreaked havoc on the second annual Novi Fine Art Fair held at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk June 20-22.

GLEN ARBOR — If you’re looking for a classic summer vacation in Michigan — the kind where water, woods and whatever are available at your will on any given day — look no further than Glen Arbor on the Leelanau Peninsula.

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield is home to a number of events that celebrate and recognize the national Juneteenth holiday.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — For the last 30 years, Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics, 2800 Kensington Road, Bloomfield Hills, has introduced and trained young athletes in the sport of rhythmic gymnastics.

METRO DETROIT — While everyone hopes for the best of health, legal experts say that crafting a “living will” — and deciding who has the medical power of attorney to act on it — is a plan worth having.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The community is invited to see a performance by up-and-coming international talents — and the price of admission couldn’t be more appealing.

METRO DETROIT — For many years, people around the U.S. have been working together to provide safe ecosystems for bugs, birds and other pollinators right in their backyards, and they continue to encourage others to do the same.

ROCHESTER — Patricia Kane, of Rochester, has been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation for having a Certified Wildlife Habitat for 30 years as of June 9.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Hills is one the best places to live in the United States, according to U.S. News and World Report.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The city of Huntington Woods’ annual Fourth of July festivities will begin this upcoming weekend.

ROYAL OAK — The Bottomless Toy Chest, a nonprofit organization, prepared a special night for pediatric cancer patients and their families at Emagine in Royal Oak.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Juneteenth event gathered around 400 people on June 19, 2025.

CLAWSON — Clawson never fails to provide an exciting week of activities leading up to its big Fourth of July parade.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Township officials and staff from the Detroit Institute of Arts gathered on June 5 to unveil a mural at Waterfront Park in Harrison Township.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores is hosting another Pizza Palooza fundraiser to help a local family get treatment for their little boy.