MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library will soon host a fair featuring authors with connections to the city, alongside a sale where books will be sold at prices set by the buyer, with all proceeds supporting the library.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Village Players will bring humor to the stage with their production of “A Little Night Music,” opening May 1. The musical features a score by Stephen Sondheim.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In this photo, pictured left, from 1925, Josephine Switzer and Ethel Messmore stand outside a barn in the old village of Disco in Shelby Township. They are wearing hats and dresses that are typical of fashion in the 1920s.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Summer weekends start early in Sterling Heights. When the weather is warm, Thursday evenings are the time to relax and enjoy some outdoor fun filled with food, drink and entertainment. Called Dodge Park Thursdays, this signature city event revolves around three popular community staples: Music in the Park, Patios & Pints, and the Dodge Park Farmers Market.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Martin Brown has a million reasons to smile. Well, two million, actually. As the president of the Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation Board of Trustees and a founding member of the nonprofit organization, he’s witnessed the foundation go from an uncertain concept to a philanthropic cornerstone which now has more than $2 million in total assets.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Get ready for a summer of fun with the Harrison Township Public Library’s summer reading program.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Residents are invited to take spring cleaning to the next level by maintaining the mind, body and soul at the Spring into Wellness event hosted in downtown St. Clair Shores. 

MADISON HEIGHTS — More details have been announced for the replacement to the Memorial Day parade in Madison Heights.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Lisa Berkey, executive director of the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition, will retire in May after 13 years in the position.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — The red, white and blue will decorate Roseville and Eastpointe next month when both towns hold their annual Memorial Day parades. 

FARMINGTON — Farmington has been a finalist in the Great American Main Street competition for a couple years, but this year is the first it’s been awarded the coveted title that recognizes excellence in preservation-based, commercial district revitalization and innovation.

MACOMB COUNTY — CARE of Southeastern Michigan, based in Roseville, has joined the Drug Enforcement Administration for the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 25.

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.