Seasonal Features

Published October 9, 2019

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.

Published October 8, 2019

Rochester Post

Downtown, farmers market welcome trick-or-treaters

ROCHESTER — Those anxious for Halloween can dress up in costume and start their celebration early in downtown Rochester.

Published October 8, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe and Roseville to offer Halloween fun

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Eastpointe and Roseville communities are getting ready for some spooky fun via local Halloween events for kids.

Bob Jantz has led local fundraising efforts for more than two decades to benefit the Special Olympics. This year’s fundraiser is Oct. 12 at the Fraternal Order of Police Hall in Warren.

Published October 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Oktoberfest event to raise money for Special Olympics

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/WARREN — For more than two decades, Bob Jantz has helped raise money for Special Olympics athletes in the Upper Peninsula.

Published October 7, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Halloween road rally competition coming to Utica

UTICA — Get ready for some Halloween-themed competition.

Jessica Krutell’s home on Erben Street has a dollhouse theme and features “Mildred” the doll.

Published October 4, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Tour to give residents ‘old-fashioned Halloween fun’ in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Working in haunted houses and a love of Halloween have prompted two friends to bring a new experience to the city this month — the St. Clair Shores Halloween Tour.

Published October 4, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

‘Sterling Frights’ remains keen on Halloween

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department will reprise its tradition of “Sterling Frights Halloween” Oct. 19 at Dodge Park.

Published October 4, 2019

Madison - Park News

Pets invited to trick or treat at ‘Howl-O-Ween’ benefit

MADISON HEIGHTS — Last year marked the debut of the “Howl-O-Ween” fundraiser at the Madison Heights Animal Shelter, with people bringing their beloved dogs and cats all dressed up in Halloween costumes.

Published October 2, 2019

Troy Times

Learn about haunted lighthouses

TROY — Did you know that more than 40 of the 120-plus lighthouses that dot Michigan lakeshores are rumored to be haunted?

Proceeds from the 11th annual “Be Aware” 5K walk/run support suicide awareness and prevention programs offered locally through KnowResolve and the Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families. The race is scheduled for Oct. 12.

Published October 1, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Coalition to host suicide awareness 5K in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — September was Suicide Prevention Month, but that’s not stopping organizations from continuing to spread the word.

Published October 1, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores youngsters will be saying ‘Boo’ earlier this year

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores parents might need to go shopping for those Halloween costumes a little earlier than usual this year.

Published October 1, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Kinderfest celebration to return for 126th year

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church’s annual Kinderfest celebration is returning this Sunday.

Published September 27, 2019

Madison - Park News

Donations being accepted for Halloween Costume Swap

MADISON HEIGHTS — Have any gently used Halloween costumes that you no longer need? Or maybe you want to find a new costume for your child, and at no cost?

Published September 25, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Setting the scene this Halloween

METRO DETROIT — Glen Williams humbly denies being an expert on the art of the “home haunt,” but the resident of Grosse Pointe Farms clearly knows a thing or two after years of transforming his Mack Avenue home into a Halloween wonderland.

Published September 24, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Fall for fall at the Ford House

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Fall is a beautiful season in Michigan, and the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores is hoping to capture the spirit and flavors of the season in a new event.

The public can take part in several artistic or craft projects, including painting cement shamrocks like those pictured, at the Shamrock Day program Saturday, Sept. 21, hosted by the Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission.

Published September 17, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe to host first Shamrock Day celebration

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe area residents are invited to a new event that organizers are hoping will become a local tradition.

Published September 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Beautiful blooms to decorate Grosse Pointe Club during flower show

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Colorful, creative floral designs and more will be the order of the day for the Garden Club of Michigan’s 2019 flower show, By the Lake, when it comes to the Grosse Pointe Club in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Published September 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Concours d’Elegance car show has a license to thrill

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The 12th annual Grosse Pointe Concours d’Elegance will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 29 at Pier Park in Grosse Pointe Farms.