Seasonal Features

Published June 23, 2020

Organizers cancel 2020 Ferndale Pride, DIY Street Fair

FERNDALE — Due to uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and hoping to support the continued decline of the disease in Michigan, the organizers of the Ferndale Pride festival and the DIY Street Fair have canceled the events for 2020.

Days for use of fireworks extended for Fourth of July

Published June 23, 2020

Troy Times

Days for use of fireworks extended in Troy for Fourth of July

TROY — Fireworks for the nation’s birthday this year will last longer than they have in previous years — following the same rules as last year.

Farmington’s 2020 Rhythms in Riley Park concert series was canceled due to ongoing COVID-19 health and safety concerns. Pictured here are community members gathered at Riley Park listening to one of the Friday night concerts in 2019.

Published June 23, 2020

Farmington Press

Addressing the impacts of canceled summer events in the Farmington area

FARMINGTON/HILLS — By this point in the summer, community members would have perused through almost 100 arts and craft vendors at the 11th annual Art on the Grand fair. Summer concerts series — Stars in the Park, Rhythms in Riley Park and Lunchbeats — would have been entertaining live music lovers Wednesday afternoons, and Thursday and Friday nights.

Published June 9, 2020

Troy Times

Outdoor pools, playgrounds reopen post-shutdown in Troy

TROY — It was a late and wonky start, but the COVID-19 pandemic has finally eased enough to allow for summer to begin.

Published June 9, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield, Lathrup Village cancel summer programs

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — It was not an easy decision, according to local officials, but summer programming in both Southfield and Lathrup Village has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michelle Sand leads an outdoor fitness class during which participants were asked to keep socially distant from one another. The class size was limited, but now that outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people are allowed, the Parks and Recreation Department hopes to offer more class options until the Senior Activity Center can reopen.

Published June 5, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Summer fun looks different in 2020 in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Summertime traditions will be different in 2020, but the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation director says that doesn’t mean there still aren’t opportunities to have fun.

Published June 4, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Outdoor pools, playgrounds reopen post-shutdown

OAKLAND COUNTY — It was a late and wonky start, but the COVID-19 pandemic has finally eased enough to allow for summer to begin.

Published June 4, 2020

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights cancels summer programming lineup

MADISON HEIGHTS — All city-run events and recreation programs are canceled in Madison Heights up through Labor Day (Sept. 7) as a safety precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.

Published May 22, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Park parks open this weekend, but activities limited

GROSSE POINTE PARK — The COVID-19 pandemic means Grosse Pointe Park residents won’t be able to enjoy many amenities at their parks over the Memorial Day weekend.

Published May 21, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

War Memorial to offer video tribute to fallen heroes this Memorial Day

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — This year would have marked the 71st annual Memorial Day service on the back lawn of The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, but as with so many other important traditions, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced its cancellation.

Published May 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Pier Park in Grosse Pointe Farms offering limited recreation over Memorial Day weekend

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — If the weather is warm, the pool at Pier Park in Grosse Pointe Farms is typically teeming with families cooling off as they enjoy the unofficial start to summer over Memorial Day weekend.

Published April 20, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling cancels more events due to coronavirus

STERLING HEIGHTS — The coronavirus behind the COVID-19 disease is continuing to empty event calendars in Sterling Heights.

Harper Woods to get in the spirit for Earth Day anniversary

Published March 13, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods to get in the spirit for Earth Day anniversary

HARPER WOODS — For the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, Harper Woods residents will once again be going out into the community to clean up their town.

Published February 14, 2020

Warren Weekly

Sponsors sought as festival plans come together in Center Line

CENTER LINE — Three days of music, carnival rides, fireworks and family-friendly activities: Are we ready for springtime yet?

Fresh produce is available from one of the market’s approximately 40 on-site vendors at the market last July.

Published February 11, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Farmers Market looks ahead to upcoming 27th season

FARMINGTON — Hoping to build off the successes of record-high weekly attendance, continued increases in profit and improvements in sponsorships and fundraising, Farmington Farmers Market General Manager Walt Gajewski believes “the sky’s the limit” as he looks ahead to the market’s 27th season.

Published February 3, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Snowflake Social to benefit Shelby Township community

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Community Foundation is inviting the public to come out and help raise funds to benefit the local community.

Published February 3, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Prepare your garden for the growing season with spring cleanup

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start preparing your outdoor garden for growing season.

Published January 29, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Winter recreation programs offer something for everybody

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — It’s never too early to sign up for Clinton Township Parks and Recreation programs.

Published January 20, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Second themed road rally to be held in Utica in March

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — If you’re looking for a little competition and some fun along the way, then you will want to check out the second road rally competition that the Woman’s Life Chapter 911 will be hosting in March.

Published January 20, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Police departments to take Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

SHELBY TOWNSHIP / UTICA — Would you jump into freezing water to raise money for charity? Well, the Shelby Township and Utica police departments are doing that exact thing to raise money for the Special Olympics.