TROY — Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, will hold its Free Midwinter Break Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 16-17.

NOVI — The Novi Civic Center was the destination of choice last weekend for hundreds of father-daughter duos, who chose to attend one of the three sold-out daddy-daughter dances.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Pavilion, located at 26000 Evergreen Road, was packed with people enjoying the first Rhythm of Our Roots music festival on Feb. 7.

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Two local churches have scheduled their fish fries for the Lenten season.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The wit and wisdom of beloved author Jane Austen will come to life on the stage when Grosse Pointe Theatre opens its production of Kate Hamill’s adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” Feb. 19 in the auditorium of Parcells Middle School in Grosse Pointe Woods.

ROCHESTER — Just over 100 years ago, Rochester became home to a world-class ski jump. The jump, east of downtown Rochester, attracted champion skiers, Olympic athletes and thousands of spectators.

DETROIT — Some people awaken to the blare of an alarm. The morning of Feb. 8, Grosse Pointe City native Bridget Doyle awoke to the sound of people singing the Oscar Mayer jingle.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Village Club Enrichment Fund has started a new program that is intended to uplift the voices of local women.

METRO DETROIT — For senior citizens interested in staying active and socially engaged during the winter months, metro Detroit businesses and organizations have a wide range of activities and events available.

METRO DETROIT — Selling a home is never an easy task. However, several things can be done to make the process go as smoothly as possible, many of which can be done while stuck at home during the cold winter months.

WARREN — The Warren Symphony Orchestra launched into its 52nd season with a night of fundraising and entertainment on Jan. 29.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Grab your gals and your pals and get ready to celebrate Galentine’s Day in downtown St. Clair Shores. 

CENTER LINE — It was where the chilly air met the best chili in town.

METRO DETROIT — For young people, the thought of becoming an adult can be terrifying. School may teach you some things. You may get lucky with a parent or guardian passing along the wisdom of their years.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — When Sam Morris saw hurtful messages in the media about people with disabilities, the 34-year-old West Bloomfield man decided to counter that narrative with his own message of love.

SOUTHFIELD — To celebrate Black History Month, the Southfield Parks and Recreation Department will host Rhythm of Our Roots, a free music festival, on Feb. 7.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — On Jan. 19, a St. Clair Shores resident celebrated her 100th birthday.  Marjorie Nank grew up in Grosse Pointe Farms. She grew up boating as her father was a fisherman on Lake St. Clair.  Nank found work for herself typing documents for a neighbor.

ROCHESTER — In an effort to help boost sales for local restaurants, the Rochester Downtown Development Authority is once again hosting Foodie February.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — As Valentine’s Day approaches, Grosse Pointe Theatre is in the mood for love. Or, more specifically, love stories.The Purdon Studio Theatre, GPT’s black box theater arm, was an ideal fit for the intertwined vignettes following couples in various throes of relationships in “Almost, Maine."

DETROIT/GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Some families enjoy camping or riding bikes with each other. In Jeremy Harr’s family, it was musical theater that brought them together.