Seasonal Features

Published March 13, 2020

Harper Woods to get in the spirit for Earth Day anniversary

HARPER WOODS — For the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, Harper Woods residents will once again be going out into the community to clean up their town.

Published February 14, 2020

Warren Weekly

Sponsors sought as festival plans come together in Center Line

CENTER LINE — Three days of music, carnival rides, fireworks and family-friendly activities: Are we ready for springtime yet?

Fresh produce is available from one of the market’s approximately 40 on-site vendors at the market last July.

Published February 11, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Farmers Market looks ahead to upcoming 27th season

FARMINGTON — Hoping to build off the successes of record-high weekly attendance, continued increases in profit and improvements in sponsorships and fundraising, Farmington Farmers Market General Manager Walt Gajewski believes “the sky’s the limit” as he looks ahead to the market’s 27th season.

Published February 3, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Snowflake Social to benefit Shelby Township community

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Community Foundation is inviting the public to come out and help raise funds to benefit the local community.

Published February 3, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Prepare your garden for the growing season with spring cleanup

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start preparing your outdoor garden for growing season.

Published January 29, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Winter recreation programs offer something for everybody

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It’s never too early to sign up for Clinton Township Parks and Recreation programs.

Published January 20, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Second themed road rally to be held in Utica in March

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — If you’re looking for a little competition and some fun along the way, then you will want to check out the second road rally competition that the Woman’s Life Chapter 911 will be hosting in March.

Published January 20, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Police departments to take Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

SHELBY TOWNSHIP / UTICA — Would you jump into freezing water to raise money for charity? Well, the Shelby Township and Utica police departments are doing that exact thing to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Published January 17, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Detroit prepares for 2020 Winter Blast festival

DETROIT — Detroit is getting ready for its annual Winter Blast festival, which will run from Friday, Feb. 7, to Sunday, Feb. 9, in Cadillac Square.

Published January 7, 2020

Rochester Post

Fire and Ice Festival to help kick off Oakland County’s bicentennial

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester will help Oakland County kick off a year full of fun in celebration of the county’s bicentennial during the 13th annual Fire and Ice Festival next weekend.

Published December 27, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Trade a tree for a tree through Oakland County Parks

OAKLAND COUNTY — The presents have been unwrapped, the cookies have been munched, and Santa has returned to the North Pole for some much-needed R and R.

Published December 27, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

First responders partner with Meijer to provide Christmas gifts for kids

MOUNT CLEMENS/CLINTON TOWNSHIP/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The holiday season is about treating others more than you treat yourself. Just ask firefighters from Clinton Township, Harrison Township and Mount Clemens.

Published December 26, 2019

Madison - Park News

Dollar Skate Days return to Viking Ice Arena Jan. 2-4

HAZEL PARK — The new year kicks off with the return of a popular promotion at Viking Ice Arena in Hazel Park.

Published December 25, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Not home for the holidays

METRO DETROIT — The price of freedom is paid with the blood of those who serve. Our safety and security come at a cost also measured in distance and time away from loved ones. Those who step forward to serve in the military pay the bill for the rest of us.

Published December 23, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Beaumont NICU babies star in holiday photoshoot

ROYAL OAK — While no parent anticipates a stint in a neonatal intensive care unit, modern medicine and lifesaving technology have ensured that countless infants received the care they needed to go home.

Jeannette Junior High School eighth grader Yousif Salim, 13, and Principal Antionette Hamilton pose with some toys that they collected for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

Published December 20, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

UCS students get into the spirit of giving

STERLING HEIGHTS — Utica Community Schools students are getting their turn to play Santa to charities that aid the poor, combat disease and more.

Published December 20, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe and Roseville schools kick off Christmas break with holiday spirit

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The elementary school students in Eastpointe Community Schools and Roseville Community Schools began their holiday breaks with some Christmas fun.

Published December 20, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Dealership contributes to Toys for Tots

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Russ Milne Ford in Macomb Township participated in collecting gifts for Toys for Tots for the sixth year.

Published December 19, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Sheriff’s Office gives away gift cards for Christmas

MACOMB COUNTY — Instead of issuing traffic tickets, members of the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office recently handed out Christmas cheer in the form of gift cards.

Published December 18, 2019

Troy Times

Kids shop with Troy cops

TROY — The 25 kids who shopped with Troy police officers and service aides at the Walmart store on Maple Road Dec. 9 received a $100 gift card to buy whatever they wanted — for themselves or others.

Upcoming Events

The events in our calendar were submitted prior to the coronavirus crisis. As efforts have increased to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many events have been canceled. Read More...

Mar

Farmington Hills

'James and the Giant Peach Jr.'

1 p.m.

Costick Activities Center

Mar

Eastpointe

Meet the hosts of 'Under the Radar Michigan'

2 p.m.

Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum

Mar

Bloomfield Hills