WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Rev. Elizabeth Hurd, pastor of United Methodist Church in West Bloomfield, fulfilled a lifelong dream by appearing on the game show “Jeopardy!”

ROYAL OAK — The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial will host a V-E Day Commemoration Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. May 8 at Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak.

DETROIT — The origins of the award-winning, critically acclaimed musical “Suffs” — about the women’s suffrage movement — can be traced to a metro Detroit native’s middle school days.

TROY — During weekend showings April 17 to May 3, the Ridgedale Players will present the comedy “Drinking Habits” at its community theater, 205 W. Long Lake Road.

TROY — Two local students have been raising funds for Gleaners Food Bank by selling affordably priced meal boxes to members of the Troy community.

METRO DETROIT — Spring brings fluctuating temperatures and storms, and that could mean damage for Michiganders’ homes.

ROCHESTER — Wine, Wit & Wisdom, a fundraising event hosted by the Friends of Rochester Hills Public Library since 2014, will be held 6-9:30 p.m. April 25 at Rochester Hills Public Library.

ROCHESTER — The Downtown Rochester Farmers Market is returning to the corner of East Third and Water Street, bringing fresh fruit, plants and vegetables to the city.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham is encouraging residents to build rain gardens in their yards. To make the process more accessible to the public, the city put together a step-by-step guide to building a rain garden at home.

FERNDALE — Looking for more outings that fit their schedule, two women have created a new early evening clubbing event: Cinderellas on the Dance Floor.

METRO DETROIT — Now that the snow has melted from yards, it is the time of year when homeowners start working toward a thriving garden and landscape.

ROYAL OAK — Michigan has been a part of KISStory for 50-plus years.

NOVI — MapleFest at Michigan State University’s Tollgate Farm in Novi, which was held March 7-8, celebrates the farm’s maple syrup harvest while educating the public on the process required to make maple syrup, as well as the other things that the farm has to offer.

ROYAL OAK — On April 26, join the Best Buddies of Michigan at the Best Buddies Friendship Walk at 8 a.m. at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. 

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University’s campus was bursting with activity April 4 as hundreds came to attend LTUX, the university’s annual games and anime expo.

EASTPOINTE — As board members of the Urban Seed Community Garden on Nine Mile Road, east of Gratiot Avenue, prepare for its 14th season, they are looking to make a few changes, as well as recruit more volunteers.

TROY — On March 27-28, Troy Historic Village hosted its 2026 Spring Egg Hunt.

WARREN — The former Ascension Catholic Church, once located at 21050 Ascension Ave. in Warren, assembled a 50-year anniversary booklet in 1976 that highlighted many aspects of the parish, including its popular sports teams.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With over 50 years of hosting life’s most important celebrations, Lakeland Manor has been a staple in the community. 

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade preparations are in full swing to celebrate Memorial Day the St. Clair Shores way.