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.

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.