Seasonal Features

Published April 8, 2021

Eastpointe Community Garden looking for volunteers for annual cleanup

EASTPOINTE — Urban Seed will be hosting a cleanup of the Eastpointe Community Garden to help prepare it for use this summer.

Children remember local veterans during the 2018 Roseville Memorial Day Parade.

Published April 3, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville to move forward with Memorial Day parade

ROSEVILLE — Despite lingering concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, Roseville will host its annual Memorial Day parade.

Eastpointe to move forward with 2021 Memorial Day parade

Published March 25, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe to move forward with 2021 Memorial Day parade

EASTPOINTE — After a year of events being canceled and people being forced to stay indoors and isolated, public events are finally beginning to return. This includes the Eastpointe Memorial Day parade.

The city of Southfield will hold a socially distanced Eggs on Wheels event March 26 at the city’s pavilion. Residents can buy tickets up until noon on March 26 by visiting www.apm.activecommunities.com/southfieldparks or by calling (248) 796-4620.

Published March 24, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield Parks and Recreation to hold in-person, socially distanced Easter event

SOUTHFIELD — After winter and COVID-19 forced a lot of residents to stay inside, the Southfield Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the police and fire departments, will host Eggs on Wheels March 26.

Published March 24, 2021

Metro

Summer camp is back

METRO DETROIT — New friends, crafts, activities and a way to while away the summer are all traditional tenets of summer camp, but after a year that’s been anything but normal, will those traditions survive?

Macomb County churches giving out more than 200 bicycles, 400 Easter baskets

Published March 22, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County churches giving out more than 200 bicycles, 400 Easter baskets

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe church is taking the lead on providing more than 200 bicycles and 400 Easter baskets to Macomb County children in time for the holiday.

Churches in the community are preparing to welcome their congregations back for Easter, but most — such as the Love Life Family Christian Center in Eastpointe, pictured — still have safety measures such as social distancing in effect.

Published March 21, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe, Roseville churches prepare to welcome people back for Easter services

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — With Easter quickly approaching, several churches in Eastpointe and Roseville are preparing to welcome their congregations back — something that has been rare for most institutions since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than a year ago.

Inaugural ‘Log Off and Lace Up’ virtual race hosted by Troy educators

Published March 12, 2021

Troy Times

Inaugural ‘Log Off and Lace Up’ virtual race hosted by Troy educators

TROY — Two Troy School District elementary physical education teachers have organized a virtual walk and run to encourage students, families and community members to stop binge-watching that Netflix show and get active outdoors.

Teen and Systems Librarian Sarah Marsack is getting in the Easter spirit for the Roseville Public Library’s Spring Book Walk and Egg Hunt.

Published March 10, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville library to host Book Walk and Egg Hunt

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Public Library is inviting local families to stop by for some Easter-themed fun at its first Spring Book Walk and Egg Hunt.

The Easter Bunny will be making some special stops in Eastpointe and Roseville on Saturday, March 27, and Sunday, March 28, thanks to RARE’s Easter Egg Dash program.

Published March 6, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Easter to come to families’ homes in Eastpointe, Roseville thanks to RARE program

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — It’s not every day a family can have Easter delivered to their door.

Members of the Farmington Hills Fire Department complete yearly training on ice rescue. From the left are senior firefighter Stan Bailey, firefighters James Chesney and Todd Maki, and Sgt. Nick Hippler.

Published February 22, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills Fire Department conducts ice rescue training

FARMINGTON HILLS — “Approximately 60% of people requiring ice rescue were themselves attempting a rescue only minutes before,” Farmington Hills Fire Department Training Officer Lt. Jim Etzin said via a press release.

Teams like this one from last St. Patrick’s Day, which includes Kristen King, Julie Maley, Tara Powrozek and Shirley West, will take part in a road rally scavenger hunt to benefit Woman’s Life Chapter 911 and the Sparkle Network on Saturday, March 20.

Published February 21, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe-Roseville chamber teams with nonprofits for road rally scavenger hunt

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce is planning a socially distanced fun event to benefit two local nonprofits.

Lakeland Baseball is offering a discounted price for local youth to play recreational baseball.

Published February 21, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Rec baseball set to return to West Bloomfield

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Last year, even recreational baseball wasn’t completely spared from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published February 9, 2021

Metro

Dreaming about — and planning for — next spring’s yard and garden

METRO DETROIT — Families once were busy running from school to dance class to basketball practice, and from family parties to hanging out with friends all weekend, but the past months have made for a change of pace that’s affecting how residents feel about the importance of their yard to their peace of mind.

Published February 6, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Winter Guide features new activities in West Bloomfield

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For local residents, perhaps one of the best resources for escape and entertainment during COVID-19 has been the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission.

Published January 23, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Despite COVID restrictions, skiing has been a popular activity this season

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association has been trying to encourage winter outdoor enthusiasts to “know before you go” to a Michigan ski area this season.

Harper Woods Superintendent Stephen McGhee delivers meals to one of the families in the school district as part of the “Making the Season Bright” program Dec. 18.

Published January 22, 2021

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods Schools helps feed families for the holidays

HARPER WOODS — A school district is supposed to give children an education, but what many often forget is that a district also is in charge of making sure its students are well fed so they can learn.

Published January 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Crowds gather for Aqua Freeze in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Between improvements to Blossom Heath Park and cabin fever exacerbated by COVID-19 shutdowns, plenty of people from St. Clair Shores and the surrounding communities showed up on a cold weekend in January to enjoy the activities offered during the Aqua Freeze Festival.

Then 5-year-old Katelyn Wofford, of St. Clair Shores, peeks through an ice sculpture at the 2018 St. Clair Shores Aqua Freeze. The 2021 festival is set for Jan. 16-17.

Published January 8, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

With ice sculptures, food trucks and music, Aqua Freeze returns to St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After a two-year hiatus, the Aqua Freeze Festival will return to Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave., Jan. 16-17.

Published January 7, 2021

Madison - Park News

How the Grinch helped Hazel Park Youth Assistance

HAZEL PARK — Once upon a time, the Grinch tried to steal Christmas. But last month, he helped Hazel Park Youth Assistance to brighten the holidays instead.