EASTPOINTE — In August 1980, Kazoo the Clown visited the Eastpointe Memorial Library for an appearance during its Summer Reading Club.

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb Foundation, an affiliate of the Macomb County Chamber, has announced 17 nominees for its annual ATHENA Leadership Award®, presented annually to an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in their profession, served the community in a meaningful way and actively assisted women in achieving their full leadership potential.

NOVI — On the southeast corner of the intersection of Novi Road and Grand River Avenue stands the “old bank building.” The name makes some locals chuckle, as the building, although intended to be a bank, has been used for everything but a bank. 

ROYAL OAK — To kick off the summer, the Detroit Zoo is opening the Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails, a 7-acre attraction with hands-on experiences, close-up animal encounters, climbing and more.

SOUTHFIELD — St. Anne’s Mead was bustling with activity on April 16 in celebration of the first Spirit of Carrie Proctor Awards and the facility’s 60th anniversary.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Huntington Woods is inviting residents to learn more about sustainability this Sunday.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Ride 2 End Suicide community bike ride will return for its 11th year on May 16 at Stony Creek Metropark. 

SOUTHFIELD — Over 200 original works by students and alumni from the Lawrence Technological University College of Architecture and Design will be presented at the fifth annual ShowLTU showcase.

NOVI — There is something for everyone and then some at the Motor City Comic Con.

SOUTHFIELD — The Road Commission for Oakland County, Genesee County Road Commission and the Operating Engineers 324 joined forces on April 22 to call attention to National Work Zone Awareness Week.

TROY — On April 18, volunteers arrived at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 760 W. Wattles Road, to prepare pastries for the church’s upcoming Opa Fest.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra will wrap up its 30th season with a spring concert at 7:30 p.m. May 8. 

METRO DETROIT — April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring pollen. The annual arrival of spring means it’s high time for pollen and other particulates to make their debut, creating the conditions for the constant sneezing and runny noses that mark the ever-dreaded allergy season.

CENTER LINE — The Center Line Lions Club spent the morning of April 12 flipping pancakes inside the Center Line High School cafeteria.

SOUTHFIELD — The Five Lakes Silver Band has claimed the title of the 2026 North American Brass Band Champion and will soon be making its way to the 2026 World Music Contest in the Netherlands.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Darryl Woods, of Detroit, has gone from a former prison inmate to an ordained minister and vice chair of the Detroit Police Commission, and he credits the power of prayer with his transformation.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — If variety is the spice of life, then Grosse Pointe Theatre’s Take Ten: Ten-Minute Play Festival is one well-seasoned theatrical production.

ROCHESTER — In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, the Stoney Creek Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold an America 250 dedication ceremony event next month.

FERNDALE — The Cinco de Mayo Festival is back again in Ferndale for its fourth year. Held annually since 2023 in downtown Ferndale, the Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 3, on East Nine Mile Road.

FRASER — The Baumgartner House Museum continues bringing the past to the present at the corner of Masonic and Kelly.