METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching takes patience and precision, but it pays off in the end for those looking to learn more about the magnificent creatures that fly and capture the perfect shot.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores city officials and staff celebrated Arbor Day on April 26 by planting trees in the Brys Park Arboretum.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Department will host the Big Brew Fest from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on April 27 at Blossom Heath Park on Jefferson Avenue.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Committee will host the 29th Annual Nautical Coast Cleanup starting at 8 a.m. on May 19 at the Jefferson Yacht Club.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With roots planted by two previous Cool City Committee members, the St. Clair Shores Community Garden has been thriving over the last couple of years. Now, it is preparing for the new season.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council approved Matthew Baumgarten as the new assistant city manager and human resources director in a 6-0 vote on April 15.

METRO DETROIT — Rock hunting is a fun pastime spent finding unique stones alone or with friends and family.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The lineup for the Wednesday night “Music on the Lake” concert series was announced at the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting on April 1, with a couple of new sponsors and the bands people love.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The former St. Lucy School will temporarily house the administrative offices for the St. Clair Shores police and fire departments during planned construction at their respective facilities.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — According to Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, the project at the Chapaton Retention Basin is ahead of schedule and construction is going well.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Creating characters and acting out stories are just parts of what makes live action role-playing so fun for these players. The sense of community and belonging makes it ten times better.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its March 18 meeting, the St. Clair Shores City Council awarded a bid for the Senior Activity Center parking lot construction in a 6-0 vote. The contract went to Metropolitan Concrete.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Lakeview Community Theatre Guild is excited to present its first musical since the COVID-19 pandemic — “Matilda The Musical,” scheduled to run April 19-21 at the Schaublin Auditorium.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Restaurant Week, presented by the Nautical Mile Merchant’s Association, is a little earlier this year and will feature specials from participating restaurants.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In a 5-2 vote, the St. Clair Shores City Council, at their March 18 meeting, approved ballot language for a streets millage proposal to be put on the August 2024 ballot.