METRO DETROIT — Throughout January, residents are encouraged to test their homes for a serious health hazard that can’t be seen or smelled.

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Quilt Guild has announced that it will be hosting its annual quilt show this year after a multiyear hiatus due to COVID-19.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Cub Scout Pack 92 hosted its first public Pinewood Derby Jan. 13 at the Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — As the daughter of a woman who was a doctor in the 1960s and 1970s — long before female doctors were common — Rachel Settlage, of Grosse Pointe Park, grew up with a role model for female empowerment.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Village visitors who admired the work of Grosse Pointe City artist Robert Kolinski during the Art Takeover public art project in September now have a chance to see more of his original creations.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — After nearly 50 years, the Junior League of Detroit will host its 25th and final Designers’ Show House this spring.

HAMTRAMCK — The 5K Paczki Run is back again to lead runners on a race through Hamtramck on Saturday, Feb. 10.  

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Temple Shir Shalom of West Bloomfield is stepping up and supporting those in need with its 11th Annual “Chicken Soup Cook-Off.”

STERLING HEIGHTS — It’s not the sort of topic that takes the main stage, but the Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair continues to be a success both in popularity and in keeping costs manageable, according to Sterling Heights city officials.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Sharada Sharp and Katie Schuur, the co-owners of Pawsitive Stretch, host puppy yoga on weekends and provide much-needed happiness for both humans and animals.

BEVERLY HILLS — Applications are now open for the village of Beverly Hills’ 2024 Sculptures in the Parks program through March 1.

BEVERLY HILLS — Birmingham Youth Assistance is holding its 41st annual Kids’ Dog Show on Sunday, Feb. 4.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Shopping District is introducing an all-new community event 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. The BRRmingham Blast is a free event that will include a zip line, food trucks, activities and more.

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge City Commission approved a contract for a public art framework plan to help establish public art in the city.

METRO DETROIT — When Roland Meeker was born prematurely at 24 weeks at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital, his tiny body experienced many complications, including the inability to produce red blood cells.

WARREN — Elected officials, clergy, educators, students and the community filled Warren City Hall’s atrium on Jan. 15 to celebrate the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., whose life of love through service continues to empower and advance generations.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The coziest Madison Heights tradition returns this February with the weekly Coffee Concerts series, now at the new Active Adult Center at Civic Center Plaza.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association is inviting the community in to celebrate its 75th anniversary with a concert series beginning on Sunday, Jan. 21.

MADISON HEIGHTS — An estimated six million Jews were murdered by Nazi Germany and its allies during the Holocaust and World War II, many of them in state-sponsored death camps. Today, those who witnessed the horrors firsthand are dwindling in number, while a recent report points to an increase in antisemitic hate crimes.

ROCHESTER — Just as the cabin fever begins to set in, downtown Rochester is offering a chance to embrace the winter weather during the city’s first Frost Festival.