Seasonal Features

Published December 9, 2019

Eastpointe restaurant gives free meals and companionship on Thanksgiving

EASTPOINTE — Each year, Donna’s Family Dining in Eastpointe gets into the spirit of Thanksgiving by offering members of the community a free meal and a place to spend the holiday with others.

Published December 9, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe and Roseville ring in the holidays with tree lightings

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Eastpointe and Roseville both kicked off the Christmas season with tree lightings and holiday festivities at their respective city halls.

Published December 5, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Woman leads effort to assist homeless Mount Clemens residents

MOUNT CLEMENS — A touch of generosity was on full display recently in Mount Clemens.

Published December 4, 2019

Troy Times

Santa, snowball room, Snow Sisters to highlight Winter Wonderland

TROY — Troy families that make the Christmas tree lighting and Santa’s arrival at Troy City Hall an annual tradition can once again continue the fun — and stay warm — Dec. 6 at the Troy Public Library and the Troy Community Center.

Published December 4, 2019

Farmington Press

Holly Days celebration to return to downtown Farmington

FARMINGTON — As lights are strewn across Riley Park, and wreaths and garlands are hung around the Sundquist Pavilion, downtown Farmington is transforming into a holiday wonderland in preparation for Holly Days Dec. 7.

Published December 4, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Rock 4 Tots back with 56 musical acts and Christmas cheer

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Rock 4 Tots is returning for its 12th year.

Published December 4, 2019

Rochester Post

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.

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