FARMINGTON — Those who love art and the great outdoors are invited to enjoy both next month, with historic downtown Farmington as the backdrop.

HAZEL PARK — Free and affordably priced items await buyers at locations across the city of Hazel Park the weekend of June 7-9. For sellers, it’s also a chance to make money while decluttering the home and keeping items out of landfills.

METRO DETROIT — Each time Bart van der Sterren visits the Netherlands American Cemetery, he places a bouquet of fresh flowers at the Wall of the Missing.

WARREN — Abby Road led to the Warren Mott High School auditorium on May 9.

METRO DETROIT — If you were to dig into Mike Mazelis’ vehicle history, you’d find someone who, at one time, had an interest in off-road trucks.

TROY — Troy resident Maddison Kott recently won the title of Miss Michigan Teen USA and will be competing in the Miss Teen USA pageant in August.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Cranbrook Schools junior Summer Su is the only Michigan student and the only saxophonist who has been selected for the NYO2, a program through Carnegie Hall.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — After 25 years with Oakland Township, Parks and Recreation Director Mindy Milos Dale is retiring.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — A new barn may soon make its way to the Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District.

BIRMINGHAM — On Sunday, May 19, the Celebrate Birmingham Hometown Parade will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a party in Shain Park at 4 p.m.

BEVERLY HILLS — The Arbor Day Foundation recently recognized the village of Beverly Hills as a Tree City USA.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Selfridge Military Air Museum invites guests to honor U.S. military veterans during its 2024 Veterans Weekend May 18-19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

SOUTHFIELD — The Friends of the Southfield Public Arts and Fantoni invite the public to step back in time for an evening 7-9 p.m. May 31 at the former Skyline Club, located on the 28th floor of 2000 Southfield Town Center.

NOVI — The 2024 Motor City Spring Comic Con is set to take over the Suburban Collection Showplace May 17-19.

TROY — Third graders from Morse Elementary and Troy Union Elementary schools recently were able to learn about animal science at the Stage Nature Center through a grant from the Rotary Club of Troy and the Troy Community Foundation.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The city of Huntington Woods will be taking part in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program for the first time in more than a decade.

FERNDALE — A Ferndale resident and her dog will be making their way to New York next month to compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

FERNDALE/OAK PARK/PLEASANT RIDGE — From its small beginnings during the pandemic, the Backyard Art Fair now is celebrating its fifth year.

UTICA — The Detroit Institute of Arts recently announced the Macomb County communities that will be participating in the 2024 Inside|Out program, and Utica is one of the cities.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham resident and children’s picture book author Renee Bolla is preparing to release her latest book, “The Truth About Stepmoms,” on Mother’s Day, May 12.