Seasonal Features

Published November 30, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

MOUNT CLEMENS — Eat, sing, meet Santa, get creative and delight your love of trains during the Mount Clemens Jingle Journey this weekend. This annual event, which will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9, will have something for the entire family, said participant and organizer Kim Parr, director of the Crocker House Museum and the Macomb County Historical Society.

Published November 30, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Annual Christmas Walk set to inspire

MOUNT CLEMENS — Need a little inspiration this holiday season? Check out how some local historical homeowners are decking their halls during the Bath City Association’s annual Christmas Walk on Dec. 6.

Published November 29, 2018

Madison - Park News

CityEdge Church provides Thanksgiving meals for community

HAZEL PARK — Every year since 2011, CityEdge Church in Hazel Park has rallied volunteers to prep meals for those in need. The tradition continued in 2018 with another successful distribution.

Published November 29, 2018

Madison - Park News

Pet pictures with Santa to help save lives of shelter animals

MADISON HEIGHTS/CLAWSON — While the city of Madison Heights budgets for the day-to-day operations of the local animal shelter, such as paying for food and water bills, it doesn’t pay for the medical expenses of the many cats and dogs in its care.

Published November 28, 2018

Troy Times

Troy Trolley to keep Winter Wonderland warm

TROY — Troy families who make the Christmas tree lighting and Santa’s arrival at Troy City Hall Dec. 7 an annual tradition can continue the fun at the Troy Public Library and the Troy Community Center — and stay warm doing it.

Published November 27, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade to march down Main Street

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester will be filled with holiday cheer this Sunday as crowds gather to watch the 67th annual Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade.

Published November 27, 2018

Rochester Post

Meadow Brook Holiday Walk gets national recognition

ROCHESTER HILLS — Meadow Brook Hall’s annual Holiday Walk is in the running for recognition as the best holiday historic home tour in the nation.

Published November 27, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Giving classes as gifts makes for long-lasting memories

METRO DETROIT — There aren’t many things in life that are as exciting as opening a gift. The anticipation of what might be, the crunch of the wrapping paper, the reveal as the box opens and the excitement of seeing that special something meant just for you.

Published November 27, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

A cappella groups raise their voices in holiday song

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Two of the area’s oldest a cappella groups will get the holidays off to a tuneful start when they perform seasonal favorites during Christmas on Lake Shore at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Published November 26, 2018

Woodward Talk

With help from Santa, Berkley ready for another Holiday Lights Parade

BERKLEY — The streets of Berkley soon will light up the night sky with Christmas lights. For its 14th year, the Berkley Holiday Lights Parade and tree-lighting ceremony will return beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the city’s downtown.

Published November 26, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

‘Tis the season for Birmingham trees and traditions

BIRMINGHAM — Grab your gloves and your holiday gift list, because one of Birmingham’s most charming traditions is returning to Shain Park this weekend. The annual Birmingham Winter Markt will kick off Nov. 30 at the city’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony and will last through Dec. 2.

Published November 26, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County announces photo contest winners ahead of busy winter activity season

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you head to Oakland County parks in the spring to see the birds return, or in the summer to see the fireworks, or in the fall to watch the leaves change, you’re not alone. But in the winter, the parks are just as picturesque, with plenty of fun things for the whole family to do. Really. There are photos to prove it.

Published November 26, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby, Utica invite families to celebrate Christmas in style

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The Christmas spirit is in the air, and Shelby Township and the city of Utica are inviting the community to come out and join in on the holiday festivities.

Published November 23, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe and Roseville to host tree lightings

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The cities of Eastpointe and Roseville are getting into the holiday spirit with their annual tree lighting ceremonies.

A new tree will be lit in front of St. Clair Shores City Hall Dec. 7.

Published November 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New tree, new tradition: annual holiday event returns Dec. 7 to St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The night will light up with the glow from a new tree at City Hall with the St. Clair Shores Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 7.

Published November 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Volunteers warm, feed those in need throughout winter

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A hot shower, three meals a day, clean clothes and a haircut are things that most people take for granted.

Published November 23, 2018

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods library to host holiday programming

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Public Library is gearing up for the Christmas season with some fun, festive and free holiday programs.

Published November 23, 2018

Warren Weekly

Warren, Center Line prepare to usher in the holidays

WARREN/CENTER LINE — Warren and Center Line will welcome the arrival of the most wonderful time of the year with respective events planned a week apart in early December.

Published November 23, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Community leaders zip up collaborative coat drive

STERLING HEIGHTS — Early wintry weather requires a response, and city, school and business leaders recently convened to keep families warm with a holiday clothing drive.

Published November 23, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Break out your skates for A Sterling Christmas

STERLING HEIGHTS — An ice rink promises to be an early present for Sterling Heights residents who attend the city’s annual holiday extravaganza, A Sterling Christmas, when the event comes home for the holidays to its original location at Dodge Park Dec. 1.