SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Five Utica Community Schools students took the stage in Ireland in April for an international competition with their dance studio, Shannon Irish Dance Academy & Company.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Museum has dedicated much time and effort toward honoring Birmingham’s ties to the Underground Railroad.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Well over 100,000 people are expected to attend the Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair around Dodge Park and Utica roads July 27-29. And it’s the Sterling Heights Police Department’s mission to keep everyone safe while good times are had.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Cool City Committee is hosting a citywide garage sale, and the number of registered participants is growing every day.

WARREN — On July 12, in a training room on the first floor of the General Motors Technical Center, several volunteers from the group MENA got serious about something fun.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Historical Museum will be holding its 12th annual car show at the beginning of August.

EASTPOINTE — If you’re into crafts, Nerf battles and live music, then head on over to Kennedy Park Aug. 8.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — If history is any indication, thousands of people may be set to gather in West Bloomfield between Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30.

WARREN — Greg Trzaskoma, the artistic director of Warren Civic Theatre, believes some audience members who attend the troupe’s 2023 summer show will “have a spiritual experience.”

FARMINGTON HILLS — Community members finally had the opportunity to gather in celebration of Farmington Hills’ 50th anniversary July 6 at Founders Sports Park.

TROY — Automotive enthusiasts can start revving their engines for the 15th annual Troy Traffic Jam car show.

METRO DETROIT — With summer officially here and in full swing, more opportunities exist to soak up the sun’s rays and boost serotonin levels.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — From rigs to wreckers, monster trucks and all that’s between and beyond, all were there to be seen and climbed upon at Tons ’O Trucks & Wheeled Wonders on June 24.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Kylie D’Andrea’s hard work paid off as she was crowned Miss Michigan’s Outstanding Teen over Father’s Day weekend.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Community Schools Summer Music Theatre program returns this month with “Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical.”

ROCHESTER — Families and friends can enjoy hits from the big screen under the stars this summer.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Hazardous air quality caused by the Canadian wildfires prompted city officials to postpone their annual Festival of the Hills fireworks show, which will now be held Wednesday, July 26.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Senior Center has announced that Suzanne D’Andrea is its featured artist for the months of July and August.

FRASER — The annual Fraser parade and carnival is fast approaching, and the community is invited to come down for four days of fun.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In collaboration with the Detroit Institute of Arts, local artist Haylie Mousseau is bringing art and brightness to St. Clair Shores with a new mural.