Seasonal Features

Published November 21, 2018

Detroit Goodfellows host annual best-dressed doll competition

DETROIT — Each year, the Detroit Goodfellows send out thousands of Christmas bundles filled with gifts to local children to ensure there’s something under the tree on Christmas morning.

Published November 19, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Clawson partners with Goodfellows to introduce mitten tree

CLAWSON — The city of Clawson will extend its goodwill through a new addition in the City Hall lobby: a mitten tree.

Published November 19, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Holiday shows set the stage for merry moments

METRO DETROIT — If your holidays are more hectic or ho-hum than happy, there’s nothing like toe-tapping seasonal tunes and timeless tales to get you in the spirit, so grab your coat and head out to one of the many festive productions brightening local stages this year.

The 14th annual Holiday Tree Lighting & After Glow, hosted by the Macomb Township Parks and Recreation Department, is Nov. 27 on the steps of Town Hall, located at 54111 Broughton Road.

Published November 16, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township tree lighting kicks off holiday season Nov. 27

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Less than a month before Santa Claus travels the world delivering presents, Macomb Township residents can catch an early glimpse of Saint Nick.

Funhouse vocalist Pam Polonis performs at the Rock-4-Tots event Dec. 3 at Rayz Sports Bar in Clinton Township. The event raises money for Clinton Township Goodfellows’ “No Child Without a Christmas.”

Published November 16, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Annual Rock 4 Tots event to expand to bigger venue in 2018

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The 11th year of the Rock 4 Tots fundraiser finds the event moving to a new location.

Published November 16, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

‘Holiday Belles’ to shine brightly at Ford House

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Visitors to the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House have for years enjoyed holiday tours and hearing tales about the home’s original occupants, but this year, they’re in for a new experience as they learn about another generation of the family.

Published November 15, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Meals on Wheels volunteers urgently needed

MACOMB COUNTY — Officials with Macomb Community Action’s Office of Senior Services say they are in urgent need of support for the upcoming Meals on Wheels initiative.

Published November 13, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester kicks off holiday season with Lagniappe, light show

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester will get merry and bright for the holidays with Lagniappe and the kickoff of the Big, Bright Light Show Nov. 19.

Published November 13, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Here comes Santa Claus, right down Kercheval Avenue

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/GROSSE POINTE CITY — Three very special youngsters will play an important role in this year’s 43rd annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade as it rolls down Kercheval Avenue.

Published November 13, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

BBAC Holiday Shop gears up for gift givers

BIRMINGHAM — Sure, you’ve just started thinking about your holiday shopping list. But those creative elves — or in this case, local artists — have been toiling away all year to make sure you’ve got the perfect, unique gift to give this season.

Published November 13, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Historical Society to present exhibit on the evolution of Christmas

ROYAL OAK — Volunteers with the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum will take you back through time with their latest exhibit, “The Changing Shape of Fashion: A Royal Oak Christmas,” which will highlight attire and Christmas tree decorations from the Civil War to the 1960s.

Published November 9, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Anton Art Center to open popular holiday market

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Anton Art Center’s Holiday Market in downtown Mount Clemens will open its door to the public Nov. 16.

Published November 8, 2018

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights gets ready for tree lighting

MADISON HEIGHTS — Preparations are now underway for what city officials promise will be the biggest Holiday Tree Lighting in the history of Madison Heights.