Seasonal Features

Gifts to be delivered to seniors across Farmington Hills, as part of the Adults 50 & Better Division’s Senior Secret Santa program, line the walls of the Costick Center in 2019.

Published November 20, 2020

Senior Secret Santa program aims to spread joy to Hills residents

FARMINGTON HILLS — Even while remaining anonymous, people can make a senior citizen’s life brighter this holiday season.

Twp. Parks & Rec mixing up options for holidays

Published November 20, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township Parks and Recreation mixing up options for holidays

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In light of the times, Clinton Township Parks and Recreation continues to try to offer the community events that are both fun and safe.

Published November 20, 2020

Rochester Post

Neighborhood House offers support to families in need during the holidays

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The community can help spread holiday cheer by assisting local families in financial need this holiday season.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale, Berkley trying to move on with holiday-themed events

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The month of December usually brings about several holiday events in the Ferndale and Berkley downtown districts.

Published November 19, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township house wins Halloween decorating contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The winner has been named in the Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department’s new Halloween home decorating contest.

Published November 19, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Be a Santa to a Senior this holiday season

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — This year has been challenging for everyone, and at a time when it may be more important than ever, Home Instead Senior Care’s seasonal favorite, Be a Santa to a Senior, is returning with new ways for the community to participate in helping seniors enjoy the holidays.

Published November 19, 2020

Warren Weekly

Local business helps make Warren Garden Club’s fundraiser happen

WARREN — The Warren Garden Club’s wreath-decorating fundraiser is wrapped in tradition.

Published November 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ at home with your favorite holiday music

METRO DETROIT — This holiday season will be different for many because of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a “Blue Christmas.”

Published November 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

It’s beginning to look — kinda — like Christmas

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has taken a lot of celebrations away from us this season. Will it take out the season of giving, too? Not if retailers have a say in the matter.

Published November 17, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Anton Holiday Market offers in-person, online shopping

MOUNT CLEMENS — It usually kicks off with a big soiree, a fun time to mingle, munch and meet the artists responsible for creating thousands of pieces of artwork and holiday crafts.

Published November 10, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Students help rake neighbors’ yards in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The tradition began three years ago with a club at Kennedy Middle School — students taking time out of their day to help those in need of some physical assistance in the community.

Published November 10, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Families alter Thanksgiving plans amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Thanksgiving has always been a big deal for Elyse Van Houzen, of Franklin, who has been hosting large turkey day celebrations for friends and family for over 25 years.

Southfield is looking for volunteers to help in its annual Big Rake event, which assists seniors in raking leaves. Pictured, Claudia Stampa rakes leaves during the 2016 event.

Published November 10, 2020

Southfield Sun

Volunteers needed for Southfield’s Big Rake

SOUTHFIELD — With leaves falling and temperatures dropping, Mayor Kenson Siver is looking for volunteers to help rake leaves throughout the city.

Published November 10, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade adopts drive-thru format during pandemic

GROSSE POINTE CITY/FARMS — It won’t be like the parades of the past because of COVID-19, but the 45th annual Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade will still be putting smiles on the faces of local families as it ushers in the holiday season.

Published November 6, 2020

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights plans drive-thru tree lighting for end of November

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Holiday Tree Lighting is a cherished tradition in Madison Heights, and this year it will continue, but in a new format.

Published October 27, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Wild Lights returns to illuminate Detroit Zoo

ROYAL OAK — Next month, the Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo will return for its eighth year and longest run yet.

Published October 26, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township teen transforms yard into magnificent Halloween display

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — AJ Vultaggio says that ever since he was a youngster, his parents say that all he talks about is Christmas and Halloween.

Published October 26, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township hosts first ever jack-o’-lantern carving contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department is hosting a jack-o’-lantern carving contest to see who can create the most interesting design and is inviting residents to enter their carvings.

Published October 26, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby pets compete for best pet costume contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Shelby Township is in the process of holding a Halloween pet costume contest and is inviting the community to join in to decide which pet entered in the contest has the most interesting and adorable Halloween pet costume.

Published October 26, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby, Utica homes get spooky for Halloween decoration contest

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department is hosting a Halloween house decoration contest to see whose home is decorated the best.