Seasonal Features

Published December 4, 2019

Big, Bright Light Show shines during 14th annual kickoff

ROCHESTER — Thousands of people huddled together on the sidewalks, eager to take in Rochester’s Big, Bright Light Show Nov. 25.

Published December 4, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade to draw thousands downtown

ROCHESTER — The streets of Rochester will come alive with over 100 holiday-themed floats, community groups and marching bands this Sunday for the 68th annual Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade.

Published December 3, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

‘Belles’ will again be ringing in the holidays at Ford House

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — 1969 was the year that brought us Woodstock, the moon landing and the establishment of PBS. It was also a year in which Eleanor Ford hosted a festive holiday celebration in December for her granddaughters, Lynn and Sheila, and about 600 guests.

Published December 3, 2019

Woodward Talk

Holiday Ice Festival turning 19 in downtown Ferndale

FERNDALE — Ice sculptures, hayrides and Santa Claus all will be returning to Ferndale soon for its Holiday Ice Festival.

Published December 2, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Here comes Santa Claus, right down Woodward Ave.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Hopefully, by now you’ve just about polished off the leftovers from Thanksgiving and you’re ready to move on, as they say, to the most wonderful time of the year.

Published November 22, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Partying in a winter wonderland

METRO DETROIT — This is Michigan. Snow is to be expected. Of course you know that. But what you might not know is how much fun it can be to forget the flakes and keep entertaining guests outdoors into the winter months.

Published November 22, 2019

C&G Newspapers

There’s no place like home for holiday movies

METRO DETROIT — As Christmas lights twinkle, curling up on the couch with a cup of warm cocoa while watching a favorite Christmas movie is how many people get into the holiday spirit.

Published November 22, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Local group looking for volunteers to pack cookies for first responders

UTICA — Woman’s Life Chapter No. 911 is looking for volunteers for a fun and rewarding task that will show holiday support to the first responders who serve local communities year-round.

Sgt. Scott Vierk, of the Clawson Police Department, stands beside a police cruiser packed to capacity with donations of new, unwrapped toys after the inaugural Fill the Cruiser toy drive last year. Toy donations will be accepted at the Police Department through Dec. 12 this year.

Published November 22, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Clawson to hold second annual Fill the Cruiser toy drive

CLAWSON — The Clawson Police Department and the Clawson Goodfellows recently launched their second annual Fill the Cruiser toy drive to ensure that all Clawson families have a happy holiday.

Published November 22, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Community makes 12 Dimes project a smashing success

UTICA — A local group is set to help those in need after receiving enormous help from the local community over the past couple of months.

Published November 22, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

PACE to host performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’

EASTPOINTE — Those in the Eastpointe area can get into the holiday spirit as volunteers for the community’s Police and Community for Equality program will perform a reading of the radio version of “A Christmas Carol.”

With hot drinks in hand, Amber Welch, Devin Welch, Brendan Welch and Derek Marx take in last year’s Berkley Holiday Lights Parade and tree lighting ceremony.

Published November 22, 2019

Woodward Talk

Holiday Lights Parade to celebrate 15 years in Berkley

BERKLEY — Nighttime in Berkley will be filled with holiday spirit, as the yearly parade and tree lighting ceremony will return at the beginning of December.

Published November 22, 2019

Rochester Post

Kris Kringle Market returns Dec. 6-7

ROCHESTER — The holiday season has arrived, and it’s time to start checking off the names on your gift list. The public is invited to hunt for unique holiday presents Dec. 6-7 during the 12th annual Kris Kringle Market in downtown Rochester.

Published November 22, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Concert in perfect harmony with holidays

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Two of the region’s longest-standing a cappella groups will get audiences into the holiday spirit with an upcoming concert.

Published November 22, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

White Christmas Ball will give back to others

DETROIT/DEARBORN — From donating funds for birthing center renovations to raising money for the Patient Family Housing Program, the Fontbonne Auxiliary is dedicated to helping the patients and staff at Ascension St. John Hospital on Moross Road.

The Stevenson High School concert chorale sings Christmas carols prior to Santa’s appearance at a previous A Sterling Christmas event in Sterling Heights.

Published November 22, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

A Sterling Christmas to bring cheer with life-size snow globe

STERLING HEIGHTS — With November snow already fallen, it won’t be long until Sterling Heights brings A Sterling Christmas back to Dodge Park.

Published November 22, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

It takes a ‘Village’ — and more — to put on Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/GROSSE POINTE CITY — When the 44th annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade makes its way down Kercheval Avenue the day after Thanksgiving, thousands of spectators will again enjoy the sights and sounds of marching bands, community groups and floats.

Published November 21, 2019

C&G Newspapers

The Spirit of Giving: Hollywood trainer finds closure in race for HAVEN

OAKLAND COUNTY — At the end of August, just days after he had gotten married on a beach in Malibu, celebrity fitness trainer Alex Fine made good on a promise to his mom to complete an ultramarathon in her honor.

Published November 21, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Utica to celebrate Christmas season with special guest

UTICA — Utica officials are inviting the local community to come out and celebrate the Christmas holiday with them and a new special guest who will be attending this year.