BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — For the last 14 years, the Detroit Institute of Arts has been bringing art closer to the communities of Macomb, Wayne, and Oakland counties through the Inside|Out program.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For years, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission has played a role in helping to enhance the summer season for local residents.

ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats will be making its big return later this year, and along with it, some bigger changes.

METRO DETROIT — While growing up in Detroit, one of the first modes of transportation Roy Lipanski ever made as a kid was his very own motorbike.

CENTER LINE — Family fun under sunny, sparkling skies coupled with enjoyable entertainment for all ages was the best way to describe the Center Line Independence Festival June 2-4.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Zekelman Holocaust Center is undergoing a “complete” renovation of its current core exhibit.

STERLING HEIGHTS — It just might be the closest thing you can get to spending a weekend in Warsaw without buying a plane ticket.

STERLING HEIGHTS — You can’t walk on it, but residents can check out Sterling Heights’ new “trail” inside the Sterling Heights Community Center.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Fresh off a successful carnival, officials with the Madison District Public Schools say that community-oriented events will remain a focus for them, with plans already in place for the district’s first Madison Open Air Market, scheduled for next month.

MOUNT CLEMENS — While the COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone, art capturing the feelings and effects of this period is just beginning to be explored.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A barrage of fireworks will cap off an evening of music, food and fun at this year’s Pre-Fourth of July Festival in the Park — one of the most popular events in the city of Madison Heights.

TROY — The Troy Rotary Club is inviting the community to join them for its Charity Golf Scramble on Friday, June 23, at the Sylvan Glen Golf Course.

NOVI — A Novi native and now published author has proven that dreams do come true with a lot of determination and perseverance.

TROY — The Troy community can celebrate Juneteenth in a special way this year as the Troy Community Center hosts the second annual Miss Michigan Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Lathrup Village’s annual garden tour has lain dormant for a number of years, but thanks to the efforts of Kirsti Hart-Negrich and volunteers from the Lathrup Village Nature Group, the garden tour has sprouted back up.

ROCHESTER — The 43rd annual Music in the Park concert series kicks off this month, bringing music and merriment to Rochester’s Municipal Park.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Stoney Creek Village is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year, and in honor of that, the public will have a chance to walk through two private gardens in the historic community during the annual Rochester Garden Walk.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With the summer months arriving and the weather heating up, there’s a lot of fun to go around, especially with the events planned in St. Clair Shores.

BIRMINGHAM — Starting June 9, the Birmingham Shopping District’s Movie Night series will be back at Booth Park.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Car design afficionados and children taking their dads out for Father’s Day will be among those enjoying the remarkable vehicles on display during the 36th annual EyesOn Design from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18 on the grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores.