Winter Fun

Joshua Van Hoosen, center, went to seek his fortune in Rough and Ready, California, during the gold rush in 1852.

Published February 12, 2019

Museum aims to fight cabin fever with March speaker series

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is giving the public a chance to keep cabin fever at bay with a month full of historical programs.

Published February 11, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Nature hike to teach how animals survive Michigan’s weather

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Have you ever wondered how animals survive in Michigan’s freezing weather? The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center will offer people the opportunity to spend a few hours appreciating the beauty of the wintry outdoors while also learning all about the animals that survive in the cold during its winter hike event from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 16 inside and outside the center in Shelby Township.

Team members Elizabeth Niemenski, 16, front; Julia Tatone, 16; and Mindy Leidal, 17, all of Farmington Hills, attend a practice Feb. 2.

Published February 5, 2019

Farmington Press

United Farmington Figure Skating Team looks for skaters

Male and female skaters from North Farmington, Farmington and Harrison high schools are welcome to join. The club sport offers members the potential to earn a club varsity letter and welcomes skaters of all levels.

Published December 11, 2018

Advertiser Times

Winter Blast expands to 4 weekends, adds free admission

DETROIT — The Detroit Winter Blast festival is returning with more weekends, free admission and a slightly new name.

Published March 13, 2018

Farmington Press

Spring has sprung in Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — Spring has nearly sprung — officially set for March 20 — but it’s in full swing around Farmington Hills with various events.

Published March 6, 2018

Farmington Press

Annual chili cook-off brings the spice while helping Farmington community

FARMINGTON — Chris Barr had a big bottle of Tums on hand March 4 in preparation for judging the annual chili cook-off at John Cowley & Sons.

Published February 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Fun heats up the park with fifth annual Aqua Freeze

ST. CLAIR SHORES — “Three! Two! One! Go!” Visitors to Blossom Heath Park the afternoon of Feb. 18 could have been forgiven for thinking that an Olympic event was about to begin, thanks to the roar of the crowd before and after each of the 36 contestants took the Polar Plunge.

Published February 19, 2018

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills man creates ice rink at home for family, neighborhood

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills resident Kevin Yee is as cold as ice in the warmest way. He built an ice rink on his property, in the 32000 block of Thorndyke Court, for his family, friends and neighbors.

Published February 5, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Enter a fairy tale fantasyland at this year’s Aqua Freeze Festival

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Aqua Freeze Festival is just around the corner with two days of frozen family fun.

Published February 5, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Ramped-up Ice Festival to return to city

UTICA — The city of Utica’s premier winter event will return to the downtown district with a slew of new activities, thanks to a partnership with the United Shore Professional Baseball League.

Published January 25, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens events mix fire and ice

MOUNT CLEMENS — Beat the chill with some chili during the 13th annual Fire and Ice Chili Cook-off, Pub Crawl and Ice Carving Show coming up in downtown Mount Clemens Feb. 1-4.

Published January 24, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms’ Winterfest skates back to Pier Park

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — After a decade on the Hill, Winterfest in Grosse Pointe Farms is returning to its roots by heading back to Pier Park this year.

Published January 22, 2018

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights DDA to hold Snowman Challenge

Looking to drum up excitement for the city’s downtown district, the Madison Heights Downtown Development Authority and the Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce will be holding a snowman-making contest, where the creators of the winning snowman will receive a $100 prize.

Published January 17, 2018

Woodward Talk

Winterfest returning to Berkley

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley has been getting hit with snowfall as much as the other cities in Oakland County, but in early February, that will come as a benefit to the annual Winterfest.

Published January 17, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Nature center offers up-close look at local birds

The public can get up close and personal with local birds as part of the E.L. Johnson Nature Center’s bird banding program.

Published January 16, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Glow disc golf league brightens Brys Park in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — This winter, the Disc Golf Club is putting on a glow disc golf league at Brys Park, 20700 Brys Drive, on Fridays beginning at 6:45 p.m. through March 30.

Published January 12, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Discover Michigan: Outdoor festivals embrace winter

When the weather outside is frightful, and the temperatures are not so delightful, some Michiganders might feel the urge to go into hibernation mode — but winter can be a lot more fun if you simply embrace it.

Published January 10, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Toy Show to return to Royal Oak Farmers Market

ROYAL OAK — For the last 32 years, Eric Olbrich, 51, of Royal Oak, has coordinated a toy show featuring antique toys, collectables, memorabilia, appraisals and more.

Published January 8, 2018

Warren Weekly

Warren ready to host ‘Cold Rush’ Jan. 13

WARREN — Do you like the cold? How about the Cold Rush festival? Warren’s outdoor winter extravaganza — including free ice skating, figure skating demonstrations, food and family activities — is set to kick off at 11 a.m. Jan. 13 at City Square Park, north of 12 Mile Road and east of Van Dyke Avenue.