TROY — The University of Michigan’s star running back Blake Corum will be on hand with other Wolverine Football stars at Somerset Collection on Saturday, Dec. 9 for a holiday charity event collecting toys and supporting families for the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries.  

DETROIT — On Dec. 4, The Skillman Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to The Autism Alliance of Michigan to support the organization’s efforts to address systemic barriers to high-quality, equitable opportunities in education for students with disabilities in Michigan.

TROY — Oakland County has a new county commissioner and Troy has a new City Council member following a sudden shake-up after the Nov. 7 election.

FRASER — Hoping to step up and play a more active role in community improvement, members of the Fraser First Booster Club will host the Beautification Council of Southeast Michigan’s winter quarterly meeting for the first time.

TROY — The Troy Historic Village is inviting the public in for an old-fashioned celebration with its Victorian Christmas program.

TROY — Oakland Mall has teamed up with Canterbury Village in Lake Orion to offer some festive cheer this holiday season.

TROY — The City of Troy Seniors Group is welcoming the public to join them for a performance by Matthew Ball, also known as the Boogie-Woogie Kid.

FRASER — At least 75 families in Macomb County had a much happier Thanksgiving thanks to the students in the Fraser Public Schools district.

METRO DETROIT — Metro Detroit artists have been invited to apply for the 2024 Kresge Artist Fellowship awarding 25 fellowships during this cycle.

METRO DETROIT — Registration is now open for Michigan’s largest conference on suicide — the Kevin’s Song 8th Annual Conference on Suicide: Continuing the Conversation.

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are advising consumers to be aware that specific brands of applesauce containing cinnamon have been voluntarily recalled due to high levels of lead.

DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts is inviting senior groups to the museum for the popular Melodies at the Museum program.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In collaboration with the Shelby Township Downtown Development Authority, Shelby Township is welcoming the public back for its Christmas Aglow celebration on Thursday, Nov. 30.

METRO DETROIT — University of Michigan Running Back Blake Corum was one of nine college football stars to help design custom cleats which were later auctioned to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks and Recreation is encouraging people to not sacrifice their health and wellness goals just because of the cold weather.