BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — New York Times best-selling author Kate Messner will be coming to the Bloomfield Township Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13.

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/ROCHESTER — Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino and Jim Gavlinski, owner of Battery Warehouse of Shelby, competed in a fundraising event for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation that had both men’s heads and beards being shaved March 29 to support childhood cancer research.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Residents of and visitors to Shelby Township can take a closer look at the changing seasons through the way local habitats evolve throughout the year.

WARREN — A funny thing happened to Diane Young after her political aims fell short. She became a comedian.

METRO DETROIT — Jack Frost had a love for cars that stretched for miles. A true gearhead, he was forever tinkering under the hood of different vehicles, and over his lifetime he restored 55 different makes and models.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Board of Trustees presented a proclamation March 23 to the family of the late Ken Macon, describing him as a stalwart supporter of the community who also served as a member of the Library Board. 

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Every year, the St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Committee gathers volunteers to complete their Nautical Coast Cleanup to care for the shoreline and kick off the summer. 

FARMINGTON HILLS — Spring is here, and it’s time to clean up what winter has left behind with the 13th annual Carol Posey Litter Walk, where volunteers will pick up debris left on the grass and sidewalks next to main streets in Farmington Hills.

BIRMINGHAM — From March 25 to 28, Detroit was the host of the 60th conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, and that show has yielded two inspired ceramics exhibits that will be on display at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center through April 30.

MADISON HEIGHTS — As winter loosens its icy grip, it’s time to start warming up for a springtime tradition in Madison Heights: the ‘Run for the Health of It’ 5K Run/Walk.

METRO DETROIT — When crews arrive at homes for spring cleanouts, they often find more than just clutter.

METRO DETROIT — Music fans, this is your day. We know that on April 18, you’ll head to your favorite independent music store for the annual Record Store Day.

ROYAL OAK — Mosi, Aziza and Fahari, the Detroit Zoo’s three newest members of the African lion exhibit, experienced the outside world for the very first time on March 30.

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Face Addiction Now will host its 18th annual Run Drugs Out of Town 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 27 at Macomb Community College’s Center Campus.

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo Greenfest will take place on April 11 and 12. 

ROYAL OAK — Watch 15,000 marshmallows drop from the sky at the Oakland County Parks Great Marshmallow Drop starting at 10 a.m. April 3 at Worden Park in Royal Oak near Lexington Boulevard and Crooks Road.

ROSEVILLE — The public is invited to a few events to celebrate Easter.

There is a great deal of crossover between what is traditionally thought of as architecture and the art of constructing tombstones and mausoleums, according to Dale Carlson, of Berkley, an architectural historian.

TROY — For decades, Oakland County Youth Assistance has worked to support families and their children with community-focused programming that aims to reduce juvenile delinquency, as well as child neglect and abuse.