• Shine a Light NF Walk Michigan fundraiser is 9:30 a.m. Sept. 15, Addison Oaks County Park, Leonard, to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation, www.ctf.org/shine-a-light.
• 20th Annual Vine & Dine Fundraising Event is 6-9 p.m. Sept. 17, at The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills, 39475 Woodward Ave., $100 in advance, $125 at the door, and $60 for young professionals under 35, premier food and wine tasting fundraiser to support the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber and Micah 6 Community in Pontiac, www.bbcc.com.
• JARC Annual Fundraising Event is 7-10 p.m. Sept. 18, at The Jam Handy, 2900 E Grand Blvd., Detroit, to support JARC, a nonprofit serving adults with developmental disabilities, featuring dinner at 7 p.m. and then an hour-long performance by acclaimed mentalist Oz Pearlman, followed by dessert, jarc.org/2024, 248-940-2617, tickets are $180+.
• Michigan Weekend Camp for Suicide Loss program is Sept. 20-23, Camp Tamarack, 4361 Perryville Road, Ortonville, programs for youth ages 7-17 who have lost a parent, guardian, sibling or friend to suicide, https://comfortzonecamp.org/event/michigan-weekend-camp-for-suicide-loss-programs-for-ages-7-17-in-partnership-with-herbert-adelman-foundation, free event made possible by a partnership with Herbert Adelman Foundation.
• Rochester Rotary, Rochester Kiwanis, Rochester Lions, and the Rochester Hills Lions Clubs are collecting new underwear, socks, diapers, and pajamas for children in the foster care system, through Sept. 20. Drop boxes are at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road, and Eugenia’s 3rd Street Hair Gallery, 212 W 3rd St., Rochester.
• Rochester Lions Club Hosts Charity Collection Day is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 21, at Rochester Area Neighborhood House Food Pantry at First Congregational Church, 1315 N. Pine Street, Rochester, www.rochesterlionsclub.org.
• Michigan Walk of Hope is 11 a.m. Sept. 21, at Normandy Oaks Park, Royal Oak, https://give.resolve.org/event/2024-michigan-walk-of-hope/e596340. Registration is free.
• Timeless Hope Gala is 6:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 26, at the Shenandoah Country Club in West Bloomfield Twp. presented by United Community Family Services – Chaldean American Ladies of Charity. The 2024 Timeless Giving Award will be awarded to Dr. Tiffany Zair-Yalda, fundraiser to benefit the more than a dozen programs offered through UCFS-CALC including supporting families. Advance tickets are $175+ www.ucfamilyservices.org/event/timeless-hope-gala.
• “Shaken, Not Stirred” fundraising event is from 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 26, at M1 Concourse, in Pontiac (https://m1concourse.com). James Bond themed event with cars from the James Bond film series, valet parking, culinary delights, drawing, one drink ticket, fundraiser to benefit Team Guts, to help provide fitness programs and summer camps to those with special needs and disabilities. Register at https://teamguts.betterworld.org/events/shaken-not-stirred, VIP ticket $175+.
• National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan will host its annual Women of Vision fundraising event on Sept. 26 at Adat Shalom Synagogue (29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, featuring keynote speaker Rebekah Gregory, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing. For tickets, visit ncjwmi.org/women-of-vision.
• Free Bikes 4 Kidz’ (FB4K) is collecting used bikes from the public, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 28, at 25 Meijer Stores across metro Detroit, visit https://fb4kdetroit.org/locations for locations. The bikes will then be restored with the help of volunteers at a warehouse donated by former Detroit Piston, Vinnie Johnson, through the Piston Group, and distributed to under-served youth in metro Detroit before the holidays. For more information, contact Larry Fieroh at larry@fb4kdetroit.org or 734-812-3035.
• Cornerstone Community Financial, (CCF) is collecting toys through the month of September, for its “Toddler Toy Box” for infant and toddler patients fighting pediatric cancer at DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan. CCF invites the community to purchase and donate items from the online wish lists, available with Amazon, Target and Walmart. Items are available starting below $5. New toys also may be dropped off at any CCF branch location. CCF will match donations, ccfinancial.com/toybox.
Community events
• Rochester Rotary celebrates 70 Years of service with a community ice cream social, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 15, in Rotary Gateway Park on Old Towne Road, next to the Rochester Hills Public Library.
• The City of Farmington Hills to host a series of community outreach events, at fire stations located in each of the city’s four quadrants: 6 p.m. Sept. 17, at Fire Station #1, 35725 Nine Mile Road; 6 p.m. Sept. 18, at Fire Station #2, 28225 Middlebelt Road, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, at Fire Station #3, 29260 Grand River Ave. and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24, at Fire Station #4, 28711 Drake Road, 248-871-2500.
• The Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), a program of human services agency Judson Center, will reveal its 2024 Michigan Heart Gallery from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21, at the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak, 200 North Main Street. The gallery is an annual traveling exhibit featuring photos of older youth in the foster care system who are awaiting adoption, some will be on hand at the premiere. Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to pre-register at www.mare.org.
Festivals
• Troy Family Daze is Sept. 12-15, at the Troy Civic Center, 241 Town Center, Troy, featuring family entertainment, food court, children’s activities, 5K Run/Walk is 9:30-10 a.m. Sept. 15, Troy Rotary Club pancake breakfast is at 11 a.m.($8 each), International Day entertainment is noon-7 p.m. Sept. 15, $5 admission to the festival, free for ages 10 and younger), amusement rides-ticket prices vary, free parking available at Liberty Center parking garage, 100 W. Big Beaver Road, with shuttle to the festival, www.troyfamilydaze.org.
• Funky Ferndale Art Fair is Sept. 20-22, (Friday 4-7:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sunday 11a.m.-6 p.m.), more than 140 juried artists and authors, west of Woodward on Nine Mile. It is joined by the DIY Street Fair, which is on the east side of Woodward, www.funkyferndaleartfair.com, free admission. Parking at any of the downtown lots or in the DOT parking structure on Troy Street west of Woodward.
• Oktoberfest is 3-10 p.m. Sept. 21, at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2225 E. 14 Mile Road in Birmingham, with live music from 6-10 p.m. with Michigan’s premier German band, Die Dorfmusikanten, the Redeemer Brass from 3-6 p, dancing, German foods, German beer and wine to purchase, 248-646-6100, www.oslcoktoberfest.com, free admission.
• Annual Art in the Village is Sept. 21-22, (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday), Depot Park, west of Main St. (M-15), Clarkston, juried art show, vintage market, food trucks, children’s crafts, music, presented by Clarkston Community Historical Society, free admission, www.clarkstonhistorical.org. (Paid parking in city lots 11 a.m.-9 p.m., on Saturdays, free parking in city lots on Sunday, PassportParking.com).
• Milford Historical Society’s 24th Annual Antique Tractor Show is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22, in the parking lot of Huron Valley State Bank, 130 S. Milford Road, Milford, featuring a display of vintage tractors, raffle of prizes donated by local businesses to raise funds for the Oakland County 4H club. All tractor registrants will receive a free lunch. Admission to the Antique Tractor Show is free, and raffle tickets are $5.
• Renaissance Festival is 9 a.m.-7 p.m. themed weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 17-Sept. 29, (also Sept. 27), 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, entertainment, jousting, vendors, www.michrenfest.com, 248-634-5552, parking pass required, ticket prices vary.
Health/Safety events
• Free Jewish Senior Life “Color Me Healthy” event is 1-3 p.m. Sept. 17, at Jewish Senior Life Meer Apartments, 6760 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., featuring Jewish Senior Life’s expert dietitian and chef, Elizabeth Freyre, RD, for reservations call 248-592-5026.
• Health and Wellness Fair Open House is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 19, at Oxford Township Parks & Recreation Senior Center, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, https://oxparkrec.org, 248-628-1720.
• Quest Research Institute will be opening the Memory Matters Café with free memory screenings and gourmet coffee, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 19, at Quest Research Institute, 28555 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 200, Farmington Hills, for individuals 50+ to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Michigan Men’s Health Foundation is hosting the 14th annual Men’s Health event, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 21, at Ford Field in Detroit for metro Detroit-area men ages 18+, with or without health insurance, to take advantage of this free event focused on preventative healthcare, includes vital screenings. Advanced registration is available online at TheMensHealthEvent.com.
• The Farmington Hills Fire Department and the City of Farmington Hills Emergency Preparedness Commission are offering an American Heart Association Heartsaver class to train members of the public in CPR, AED and Stop the Bleed tourniquet training, Sept. 26. The class, open to individuals ages 12+, will be held from 5:30-10 p.m. at Fire Station #4, 28711 Drake Road. Registration fees are $10 for Farmington Hills and Farmington residents, and $20 for non-residents. An additional $20 fee is required for a certificate. Participants must be physically capable of kneeling on the floor and performing continuous chest compressions. Register by Sept. 19 at FDevents@FHgov.com.
• OPC Social & Activity Center will hold its annual 50+ Expo, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 26, at OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive, Rochester. Information, resources, education and fun for adults 50+, free admission.
Library activities
• Mental Health Workshop Series for Parents, Teens, and Kids is 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 at Springfield Township Library, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, register at www.springfield.michlibrary.org, 248-846-6550 or lbruce@springfield.lib.mi.us.
• Friends of the Huntington Woods/Pleasant Ridge Library annual fall used book sale is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21, at the library, 26415 Scotia Road, Huntington Woods, 248-543-9720.
Parks
• Free Park Entry Day at Oakland County Parks is Sept. 22, at Addison Oaks, Groveland Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks County Parks and Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks County Park and Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park and Rose Oaks County Park. The following parks are always free: Catalpa Oaks, Pontiac Oaks, Red Oaks Nature Center, Springfield Oaks and Waterford Oaks, OaklandCountyParks.com.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Support activities/Resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
Note: Events are subject to change; check with venues for updates. Tickets on sale at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or the XFINITY Box Office at Little Caesars Arena.
• Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Old Crow Medicine Show: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, https://marquee-arts.org, ticket prices vary.
• Jon Pardi, Priscilla Block: 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Dueling Pianos: 8 p.m. Sept. 13, at The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., $25+.
• Charli XCX and Troye Sivan: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Rumours tribute band, Ghosts in Motion: Sept. 14, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, all ages, doors at 6 p.m., $15+.
• Adel Ruelas: 7 p.m. Sept. 14, The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac, all ages, https://thecrofoot.com/events, $25+.
• Songwriter’s Round: 8 p.m. Sept. 14, with Vinnie Paolizzi, Gabe Lee and Jack Mckeon, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 7:30 p.m. all ages, $32.50+.
• The Sisters of Mercy: 7 p.m. Sept. 14, The Fillmore, 2115 Woodward Ave, Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Falling in Reverse: 5:45 p.m. Sept. 15, with Dance Gavin Dance, Black Veil Brides, Tech N9ne and Jeris Johnson, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• The Shamrock Jazz Orchestra: 7 p.m. Sept. 15, at The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., $35+.
• Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp: 5 p.m. Sept. 15, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• A Special Tribute to the Blues ft. Dnise Jonson: 7 p.m. Sept. 16, Aretha’s Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison St., Detroit, hosted By Mike Bonner, doors at 6 p.m., https://jazzcafedetroit.com, $25+.
• Phosphorescent: 7 p.m. Sept. 16, El Club Detroit, 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., https://elclubdetroit.com, $40.11.
• Troy Family Daze: Sept. 12-15, at the Troy Civic Center, 241 Town Center, Troy, featuring family entertainment, food court, children’s activities, 5K Run/Walk is Sept. 15, International Day entertainment is noon-7 p.m. Sept. 15, $5 admission each day, (free admission for ages 10 and younger), amusement rides-ticket prices vary, free parking available at Liberty Center parking garage, 100 W. Big Beaver Road, with shuttle to the festival, www.troyfamilydaze.org. Parade at 10 a.m. Sept. 14, starting at Walsh College, ending at Troy Community Center. Fireworks scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Sept. 14.
• Septemberfest: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 14, downtown Ortonville, vendors, live music, children’s activities, entertainment, food to purchase, car show, Ortonville Lions Club Beer Tent, Sept. 13-15, opening at 5 p.m. Friday with live music at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, brandontownship.us.
• KlezMitten-Klezmer Festival: 2:30 p.m. Sept. 15, International Institute, 111 E Kirby St., Detroit, music, dancing, food to purchase, $20 general admission, free for children younger than 12, https://klezundheit.ludus.com/index.php.
• Funky Ferndale Art Fair: Sept. 20-22, (Friday 4-7:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sunday 11a.m.-6 p.m.), more than 140 juried artists and authors, west of Woodward on Nine Mile. It is joined by the DIY Street Fair, which is on the east side of Woodward, www.funkyferndaleartfair.com, free admission. Parking at any of the downtown lots or in the DOT parking structure on Troy Street west of Woodward.
• Oktoberfest: 3-10 p.m. Sept. 21 live music from 6-10 p.m. Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2225 E. 14 Mile Road in Birmingham, with Michigan’s premier German band, Die Dorfmusikanten, the Redeemer Brass from 3-6 p.m., dancing, German foods, German beer and wine to purchase, 248-646-6100, www.oslcoktoberfest.com, free admission.
• Annual Art in the Village: Sept. 21-22, (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday), Depot Park, west of Main St. (M-15), Clarkston, juried art show, vintage market, food trucks, children’s crafts, music, presented by Clarkston Community Historical Society, free admission, www.clarkstonhistorical.org. (Paid parking in city lots 11 a.m.-9 p.m., on Saturdays, free parking in city lots on Sunday, PassportParking.com).
• 2024 One Act Fest: Sept 13-15, (8 p.m. Sept. 13-14 and 2 p.m. Sept. 14-15) at Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road, Southfield, https://rosedalecommunityplayers.com, ticket prices vary.
• “The Yellow Boat”: Sept. 19-22, (7:30 p.m. Sept. 19-21 and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 22), Rochester Christian University, 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, $5 for students and $18 for adults, www.rcu.edu/rcu-theatre-music.
• “The Book Club Play” by Karen Zacarías: Sept. 20-Oct. 6 (8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays), The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake, 248-863-9953, www.InspiredActing.org, $35 and $30 (under 30/over 65).
• “Memphis the Musical”: Through Sept 22, Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, https://birminghamvillageplayers.com, $30.
• “Grand Horizons”: Sept. 25-Oct. 20, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
Art
• 2024 Birmingham Bloomfield Cultural Arts Awards: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, (BBAC), 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, https://culturalcouncilbirminghambloomfield.org.
• The Wild Side exhibition: Through Sept. 13, Suzanne Haskew Arts Center (SHAC), 125 S. Main Street, Milford, www.milfordvfaa.org/exhibits. Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
• Drop In Workshop: Bookmarks is 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 13, noon-4 p.m. Sept. 14-15, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• “Florilegium & Fairy Tales”-Lori Zurvalec: Sept. 13-Nov. 1, opening reception is 2-4 p.m. Sept. 14 with light refreshments, at the gallery, 20919 John R Road, Hazel Park, open 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday, and at other times by appointment and at ColorInkStudio.com. Artist Talk is 2-3 p.m. Oct. 13, 248-398-6119.
• “Future-Proof” series: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 17, at 1001 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Lawrence Technological University will present a second installment of its series, “Future-Proof- Transforming Detroit from Art Deco to AI by 2050,” AI-imaging exhibition.
• “Constructing Futures”: Exhibit through September, 1001 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, demonstration set for noon, Sept. 18. Constructing Futures AI is supported by: College of Architecture and Design, Lawrence Technological University, https://constructingfutures.design.
• Nick Bair: Live chalk-art drawing at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Sept. 18. Times vary. Dates are weather dependent and subject to change, https://detroitzoo.org.
• Birmingham’s Art Walk: 5-8 p.m. Sept. 19, presented by the Birmingham Shopping District in partnership with the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, features local businesses and artists, musical performances, special promotions, ALLINBirmingham.com/events.
• Daniel Cascardo exhibit: Through Sept. 19, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road, Birmingham, https://bbartcenter.org.
• Design Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21, at Cranbrook Art Museum, presented in partnership with Detroit Month of Design. Activities include hands-on art-making for all ages, curator-led tours of the exhibition, “A Modernist Regime: Cuban Mid-Century Design” and a panel discussion on graphic design, 248-645-3323 https://cranbrookartmuseum.org.
• “A Modernist Regime: Cuban Mid-Century Design”: Through Sept. 22, Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, general admission-$10.
• Tiff Massey-“7 Mile + Livernois”: Exhibit through May 11, 2025, Detroit Institute of Arts Rivera Court, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.
• Thursdays at the Museum: 1 p.m. Thursdays, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, self-guided visit of our collections for adults 55 and older. Groups of 25 or more in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties can receive free bus transportation, www.dia.org/events/thursdays.
• The Hawk Makerspace: The Hawk – Farmington Hills Community Center, featuring craft space, specialized equipment including a laser cutter, 3D printer, and sewing lab. Makerspace users may purchase passes to use the equipment during Open Studio hours. Classes are also offered, fhgov.com/play,-explore-learn/the-hawk/amenities/makerspace.
• Drop-in Design: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, self-guided art-making activities in the Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, general admission-$10.
• University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.
• DIA Inside|Out: High-quality reproductions of artworks from the DIA’s collection are at outdoor venues throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, through October, https://dia.org/events/insideout-2024. The city of Rochester is participating, for locations visit www.downtownrochestermi.com/dia-insideout.
• Cranbrook on the Green: Artist-designed mini-golf is open during regular museum hours throughout the week in August, and weekends in September. One round of mini-golf is $15 adult non-members, includes admission to Cranbrook Art galleries, $8 for ages 12 and younger, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, register for a time slot at https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf.
Beats, continued
• New Wave Nation tribute: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 20, tribute to 80’s New Wave Music, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., https://orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blanket, no outside food or beverage, $20+.
• December ’63-music of Franki Valli and the Four Seasons: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts- Main Stage, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $39-$69+.
• Shovels & Rope: 7 p.m. Sept. 21, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, all ages, $30+ adv.
• “A Standard Affair-Supper & Song”: Sept. 21 at Andiamo Bloomfield, 6676 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Twp. and Sept. 28 at Andiamo Riverfront, 400 Renaissance Center A-03, Detroit, featuring Aaron Caruso and The Cliff Monear Trio, dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $120+, includes a four-course meal. Alcohol is not included, www.andiamoitalia.com.
• Stone Sound Collective Peace Day Concert: 8 p.m. Sept. 21, led by Oakland University Professor Mark Stone, at Varner Recital Hall, 371 Varner Drive, Rochester Hills, in celebration of the International Day of Peace, free admission.
• Zuill Bailey, cello and Awadagin Pratt, piano: 7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 21, Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, www.chambermusicdetroit.org/2024-25/bailey-pratt, tickets are $30-$75+. Senior and student discounts available.
• Leonid & Friends: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.
• The National, The War on Drugs: Sept. 25, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights, ticket prices vary.
• Garth Tribute: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 27, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts- Main Stage, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222,
• The Ultimate Queen Celebration: Sept. 27, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, 248-309-6445, www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• Aaron Berofsky & Christopher Harding: 3 p.m. Sept. 29, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St., Rochester, Harmony in the Hills presents Aaron Berofsky, violin, and Christopher Harding, piano, $20 for adults and $10 younger than 18, https://stpaulsrochester.org.
Books
• Picture Book Launch Party!: 1:35 – 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21, at The Detroit Shoppe, Somerset Collection, Troy, https://setsailpress.eventbrite.com.
Choruses
• Rochester Community Chorus seeks new members: New singers welcome for fall/winter 2024 season. Rehearsals are held at 7:45 p.m. Mondays starting Sept. 9, in the sanctuary of St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, Rochester Hills, rochestercommunitychorus.org.
• Troy Community Chorus seeks new members: Registration will take place in the choir room at Troy Athens High School, 4333 John R. Road, Troy, from 6:30-7:30 on Sept. 17, followed by rehearsals from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Rehearsals are held 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through the season. Cost is $45/individual or $80/couple. Interested singers should enter through the East entrance on John R Road, www.troycommunitychorus.com.
• Dearborn Community Chorus fall season: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 10, Henry Ford College MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, room F-113, www.dearbornchorus.com, register at www.dearborntheater.com/events.
• 313 Presents seeks local choirs for holiday shows: Registration is open now for local choirs and glee clubs to perform at select holiday performances of the 2024-25 Fox Theatre Series. To participate, call 313 Presents Group Sales at 313-471-3099.
Classical/Orchestra
• Classical Series-Detroit Symphony Orchestra: 7 p.m. Sept. 17, The Hawk, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, free, tickets must be reserved in advance, TheHawkTheatre.com, 313-576-5111. Pre-concert activities start at 5:30 p.m.
• DSO-The Music of Queen: Sept. 20-21, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $20-$77+. Conductor Brent Havens, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and a full rock band.
• European Salon Recital: 3-4 p.m. Sept. 22, “Beautiful Music by Women Composers” Cranbrook House: 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/2024-09/european-salon-recital-beautiful-music-women-composers, ticket prices vary.
Comedy
• One Night Stans: Ben Jones-Sept. 12-14, Billy Ray Bauer-Sept. 19-21; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Trae Crowder-Sept. 13-14, Anna Akana-Sept. 18; Phil Hanley-Sept. 19-21, at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Sheng Wang: 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sept. 13, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.
• “I’m Not a Comedian, I’m Lenny Bruce”: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 14, at The Berman, 6600 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., chronicles the life and death of the controversial comedian Lenny Bruce, written and performed by Ronnie Marmo, for mature audiences, https://theberman.org, https://tickets.jccdet.org/im-not-a-comedian-im-lenny-bruce.
• “No Balls” Comedy Ball: 12:30-5 p.m. Sept. 29, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, comedy event to raise funds for two local charities, $125 tickets include comedy show and buffet dinner, https://nbcb.weebly.com, for questions, call 586-914-1623.
Concerts in the Park
• Thursday Night Concerts in the Park: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 26, LaFontaine Family Amphitheater, 195 N Main St, Milford, www.meetmeinmilford.com, food to purchase, no pets allowed.
• Uptown Friday Night Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 13, at Macomb Place in front of O’Halloran’s Public House, Mount Clemens, facebook.com/DowntownMountClemens.
• Music is Main & Center concert series: 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 28, downtown Northville Town Square, www.downtownnorthville.com.
• Family Fun Zone Movies and Concerts: 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 10, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Court, Orion Twp., www.Orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blankets, free admission.
• Live music: 5-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays through Sept. 26; 5-8 p.m. Sept. 14; 2-5 p.m. Sept. 15 and 1-7 p.m. Sept. 21; Festival Park at The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, bring lawn chairs and blankets, TheVORH.com.
• Sylvan Lake Summer Concert Series: The Way Back Machine concert is 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at Community Center, Sylvan Lake, www.sylvanlake.org.
Dance
• Disney On Ice-”Mickey’s Search Party”: Sept. 19-22, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Flamenco: 2 p.m. Sept. 28, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts- Main Stage, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, presented by Compañeros de Flamenco, learn and participate in the rhythms of Roma culture, free, but tickets required.
Film
• “Vision Quest” screening: Sept. 13, Emagine Saline with screening and Q&A with Actor Frank Jasper at 7 p.m., movie at 7:30 p.m., Meet & Greet with Frank Jasper at 9:15 p.m., at Emagine Saline, 1335 E Michigan Ave., Saline, screening with Q&A – $20 each, www.Emagine-Entertainment.com.
• Sensory-friendly film screenings: Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout September, at select Emagine Theatres, Emagine-Entertainment.com, ticket prices vary.
• Farmington Civic Theater, 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.theFCT.com.
• #ALLIN for Chris Bowling Fundraiser: 2-5 p.m. Sept. 14, at Classic Lanes, 2145 Avon Industrial Drive, Rochester Hills, www.ALLINforChrisFundraiser.weebly.com, $30 for bowlers, includes three hours of bowling, shoes, two pieces of pizza.
• Shine a Light NF Walk Michigan fundraiser: 9:30 a.m. Sept. 15, Addison Oaks County Park, Leonard, to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation, www.ctf.org/shine-a-light.
• 20th Annual Vine & Dine Fundraising Event: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 17, The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills, 39475 Woodward Ave., $100 in advance, $125 at the door, and $60 for young professionals under 35, premier food and wine tasting fundraiser to support the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber and Micah 6 Community in Pontiac, www.bbcc.com.
• JARC Annual Fundraising Event: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 18, The Jam Handy, 2900 E Grand Blvd., Detroit, to support JARC, a nonprofit serving adults with developmental disabilities, featuring dinner at 7 p.m. and then an hour-long performance by acclaimed mentalist Oz Pearlman, followed by dessert, jarc.org/2024, 248-940-2617, tickets are $180+.
• Crafts on the Clinton Fundraiser: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Farmers Market Pavilion, Dodge Park, 40400 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, art and food vendors, live music, local breweries and wineries along the banks of the Clinton River. Proceeds support Clinton River Watershed Council, www.crwc.org/crafts. Early bird tickets are $45 and include samples of beer or wine, food, Designated driver tickets are $15. Attendees must be 21+. Clinton River Watershed Council fall rain barrel sale is through Sept. 16 and can be ordered at www.crwc.org/rain-barrel-sale, and picked up at Crafts on Clinton.
• Shades Of Pink Foundation Annual Comedy Event: 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 1, The Community House in Birmingham, www.shadesofpinkfoundation.org/events-2-1/2024-annual-comedy-event, comedy show, dinner, fundraiser.
• “Dueling Pianos” fundraiser: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 18, at Fraternal Order of Police #124, 11304 14 Mile Road in Warren, tickets are $65 per person or $100 per couple and includes live entertainment, silent auction, raffles, appetizers and guest speakers. Purchase tickets at Thebutterflycollective.org, presented by The Butterfly Collective, a nonprofit organization that helps domestic violence survivors.
Lectures
• Detroit Music Awards Master Class: 7 p.m. Sept. 16, Schaver Music Recital Hall, 480 W. Hancock, Detroit, presented by the Wayne State University Department of Music. Master Class series featuring Martin Kierszenbaum, the Grammy Award-winning founder of CherryTree Music Company and longtime manager for Sting, www.detroitmusicawards.net, $50+.
• Oakland Town Hall 2024-2025 lecture series: The series includes four lecturers including Andrew Och presenting “First Ladies- Influence and Image,” on Oct. 9, and Robert Wittman presenting “Art Crime and the FBI: How Masterpieces are Stolen and Recovered,” Nov.13, at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. For registration information, call Chairman Nancy Holan at 248-673-5984 or President Diane Midgley 248-615-1232.
Misc.
• Erebus Haunted Attraction: Sept. 13 opening for the season, at 18 South Perry St., Pontiac, www.hauntedpontiac.com/jobs, 248-332-7884.
• Annual Alliance Picnic is noon-4 p.m. Sept. 14, at Firefighters Park, 1810 W Square Lake Road, Troy, games and activities for all ages to celebrate the growth made by those in recovery from substance abuse and mental health, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJY59Qv2Qm77e3znAVhUUonyxAzO38naDD6xLwSSn3g0AHIQ/viewform.
• Detroit City Distillery 10th Anniversary Party: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 14, Detroit City Distillery’s Tasting Room, 2462 Riopelle Street in Eastern Market, Detroit, indoors and outdoors, live music and DJs, food to purchase, detroitcitydistillery.com.
• Fall Showcase Fashion Event: 12:30-4 p.m. Sept. 15, Council Re|Sale Store in Berkley, with a special $25 VIP early entry from 11 a.m.-12.30 p.m., pre-register with payment at 248-548-6664, https://councilresale.net.
• Social District Saturdays: 2-8 p.m. 2nd Saturdays through Sept. 14, Centennial Commons and W. Fifth St., Royal Oak, yard games, live music, www.romi.gov/1849/SOCIAL-DISTRICT-SATURDAYS.
• Campus Kids Day presented by Corewell Health: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 15 and Oct. 6, at Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, downtowndetroit.org/events, free. make and take projects, inflatable water slide, lawn games and more.
• Laila Lockhart Kraner Meet & Greet: Sept. 21-22, Gardner White to host free meet & greet events with Laila Lockhart Kraner, star of Hit TV Show “Gabby’s Dollhouse,” family-friendly event to include children’s activities, music and more. Events are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 21 at Gardner White, Shelby Township (Hall Road); 3-5 p.m. Sept. 21, at Gardner White Auburn Hills and 1-3 p.m. Sept. 22, Gardner White, Canton. To RSVP to a “Gabby” meet & greet, visit Gardnerwhite.com.
• Summer Eco Sessions Pop-Up Series: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 27, Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, www.facebook.com/beaconparkdetroit, RSVP for music events, yoga and cooking demos.
• Summer Sundays with Beacon Park and Boll Family YMCA: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 29, Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/summer-sundays-with-beacon-park-and-boll-family-ymca. Each class runs for 30 minutes, starting at 11:30 a.m., followed by 12:15 p.m.,with a final class at 1 p.m.
Museums
• Ford House: Historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/events, 313-884-4222. Story Festival at Ford House: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 14, admission is $10 per adult and $7 per child.
• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400. “Auschwitz. In Front of Your Eyes,” a set of virtual tours to view in-person, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 22. Admission is $10 each, registration at www.holocaustcenter.org/Auschwitz.
• Waterford Historical Society Historic Village: Open for the season, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 25, at Fish Hatchery Park, 4490 Hatchery Road, Waterford Twp. Historic Village, Log Cabin, Hatchery House and Fire Station, 248-683-2697.
• Motown Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264. Motown Mile outdoor, walkable art installation, “Pushin’ Culture Forward,” open through early fall, along the Detroit Riverwalk, free admission.
• The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, Ford Rouge Factory Tours Monday-Saturday, purchase tickets online, prices vary, thehenryford.org.
• Ford Piquette Plant Museum: 461 Piquette Ave, Detroit. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10-$18. Optional guided tours take place daily at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, detroithistorical.org.
• Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum: Seeks volunteer groups from veteran and military groups to assist with restoration. The museum is also seeking building materials and equipment to support the ongoing restoration of its vintage industrial space at 19144 Glendale Ave., Detroit, including floor grinders, clear epoxy and Thinset products for floor repairs, www.detroitarsenalofdemocracy.org.
• Pontiac Transportation Museum: 250 W. Pike St., Pontiac. Admission to the museum is $10, $8 for seniors and veterans, $6 for children ages 6-12, free for children ages 5 and younger. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, www.pontiactransportationmuseum.org.
• Detroit Historical Museum: 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org. Permanent exhibits include the famous Streets of Old Detroit, the Allesee Gallery of Culture, Doorway to Freedom: Detroit and the Underground Railroad, Detroit: The “Arsenal of Democracy,” the Gallery of Innovation, Frontiers to Factories, America’s Motor City and The Glancy Trains, regular museum general admission is $10. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. “Detroit Lions: Gridiron Heroes,” exhibition featuring the history of the Detroit Lions, detroithistorical.org.
• Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu, $14 general admission, $10.50 for ages 2-12 and seniors 65+, free for children under age 2.
• Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St, Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Regular museum gen. adm. is $18+. Standard Mi-Sci films are available as a $6 add-on to general admission tickets. Mi-Sci is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday and until 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month.
• Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm: Drop in tours on Fridays and Saturdays from noon-3 p.m., at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, with a guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1 p.m., www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, museum members-free, non-members-$5/adults, $3/seniors and students, no registration needed.
• Blue Star Museums: Museums offer free admission to U.S. active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day. A list of participating museums nationwide is at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
• The Wright: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 313-494-5800, open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, closed on Mondays, reserve timed tickets at thewright.org, $30+ gen adm., $20 for seniors 62+, $15 for youth, ages 5-17, free for under 5.
• Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society: Open 1st/2nd/4th/5th Sundays of the month and 3rd Fridays, 1-4 pm, (holidays excluded) with exhibits including “Four Communities” exhibit at The Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake. Admission is free, donations are welcome, www.gwbhs.org, 248-757-2451.
• Meadow Brook Hall offers Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, check available times and purchase tickets at meadowbrookhall.org/tours, ticket prices vary. Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, on the campus of Oakland University.
The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association and the Michigan Ski Hall of Fame announced the induction of Michele “Mickey” MacWilliams of Clarkston, and Doris “Dorie” Sarns, former owner of Nub’s Nob, into the Michigan Ski Hall of Fame for their lifelong contributions to the Michigan snowsports community.
Dorie Sarns was a trailblazer for Michigan’s skiing landscape. She and her husband opened a small ski hill in the 1950s and then Nub’s Nob in Harbor Springs in 1959. She participated in the ski hill’s daily operations and was instrumental in adopting snowmaking technologies for optimal skiing conditions, according to a press release from the MSIA.
MacWilliams has been a transformative force in Michigan’s snowsports community. She began her career as a ski instructor at Schuss Mountain in the 1970s. Her impact grew through her work in advertising and marketing and she established Metro Media Associates, Inc. in 1981, becoming a key player in promoting Michigan’s snowsports industry.
In 1991, she helped form Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA), the trade association for the ski and snowboard industry in Michigan. Through the years, she served as the executive director of MSIA, pouring her boundless energy into driving the organization’s growth and effectiveness.
MacWilliams has been instrumental in introducing people to skiing and snowboarding by carrying out MSIA programs such as Discover Michigan Skiing, a learn-to-ski and snowboard program; and Cold is Cool 4th-5th grade passport, a program designed to encourage families to participate in skiing and snowboarding.
In 2022, Mickey founded MIsnow, an organization dedicated to preserving Michigan’s skiing history and promoting sustainability.
“Although I’m retiring from MSIA in March, I’m not going away. I’ll continue to work with MIsnow, our charitable organization, which helps underprivileged kids experience our slopes and trails, and also will be making a movie of the rich history of skiing in Michigan,” MacWilliams said.
“I’m confident that MSIA will continue to grow, prosper and change with its new executive director, Mike Panich,” she said.
• Recharge! Career Development Program for Adults 45 and Older is Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 9-25, at Gesher Human Services, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield, www.geshermi.org/events. For more information and to register, email to Sherrie James at sjames@geshermi.org or call 248-233-4472.
• Grow & Diversify Your Business Internationally webinar is 1-2 p.m. Sept. 11, market research resources available to help business owners increase customer portfolio specific to IT/Computer Services; Research, Engineering & Design; and Robotics Integrators industries. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required at AdvantageOakland.Eventbrite.com.
• Oakland County Business-2-Business Roundtable Networking Membership upcoming event is, “Navigating the Future-AI’s Impact on Business, Workforce, and Ethics,” rescheduled to Sept. 19, register at washingtoneventsllc.com.
Charitable activities/Fundraisers
• Rochester Rotary, Rochester Kiwanis, Rochester Lions, and the Rochester Hills Lions Clubs are joining forces to significantly impact our community with a joint service event held September 3-20. They are collecting new underwear, socks, diapers, and pajamas for children in the foster care system. Drop boxes are at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road, and Eugenia’s 3rd Street Hair Gallery, 212 W 3rd St., Rochester.
• 2024 4×4 Show & Shine to benefit Haven of Oakland County is 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 7, at Mt. Holly Ski Resort, alongside the 4Fest being held at Holly Oaks, presented by Jeep Babes Enthusiast Club Michigan Chapter and 4Fest Events. Rides take place 1-4 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and tickets are $30+ to secure a 45-minute ride through Holly Oaks Offroad Park, local vendors and food trucks. Register at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/6326c543-07e9-4381-98dc-5a6febd9a60.
• Forest to Table outdoor strolling dinner is 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 14, at Johnson Nature Center, 3325 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills. The open-air dining experience will feature a seven-course meal featuring Michigan-foraged ingredients including plants, flowers, berries, mushrooms, paired with locally sourced fish, game, and other fare prepared by chefs, Chris Gadulka with Sylvan Table in Sylvan Lake and Johnny Prepolec of Alchemi in Royal Oak. The event includes live music, performing artists, and open bar, johnsonnaturecenter.org/forest2table, Tickets are $225. The event will benefit the Johnson Nature Center, which is owned by Bloomfield Hills Schools and serves as an outdoor classroom for children in Southeast Michigan.
• Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally is 12:30-3 p.m. Sept. 17, at State Capitol Building, Lansing, to support public behavioral healthcare and highlight the need for increased funding for mental health services, https://cmham.org/education-events/walk-a-mile-rally.
Community events/Volunteer opportunities
• 4th Annual Southfield Police Department Award Ceremony is 6 -10 p.m., Sept. 4, at 25228 W. Twelve Mile Road (Regency Manor Banquet Center). The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the event starting promptly at 7 p.m.
• Salt Lutheran Church is hosting a seminar, “Don’t Get Scammed,” 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 7, at the church, 5475 Livernois in Troy, presented by a representative of the Troy Police Department, limited seating, for reservations, call 248-879-6400, free event, coffee and tea provided.
• Clinton River Clean-Up at Pontiac Oaks by Oakland County Water Resources is 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 12. To participate or coordinate, visit crwc.org/events/clinton-clean-up.
• Clinton Clean-Up at Galloway Lake Park by Sierra Club Rochester is 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 14, Galloway Lake Park, 1460 Perry St., Pontiac. To participate or coordinate, visit crwc.org/events/clinton-clean-up.
Festivals
• Renaissance Festival is 9 a.m.-7 p.m. themed weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 17-Sept. 29, 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, entertainment, jousting, vendors, www.michrenfest.com, 248-634-5552, parking pass required, ticket prices vary. Food drive and blood drive, first three weekends. Bring four cans of food to buy one-get one ticket free, or donate blood and receive a free ticket.
• Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats is 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 2, downtown Royal Oak, celebration of art, music, food and community, featuring 200 musical acts, Artsbeatseats.com, $7+ adv., parking options at artsbeatseats.com/parking-transportation.
• Michigan State Fair is Aug. 29-Sept. 2, hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 29-30; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 2), at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, www.michiganstatefairllc.com, featuring carnival, fair, agriculture, livestock and indoor vendor booths, live music, beer tent, and food vendors. Admission to the fair is $10+, circus, special events and carnival rides are extra. The Shrine Circus, benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children, is Aug. 29-Sept. 2, with performance times at noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., final circus performance is at 5 p.m. Sept. 2. No unaccompanied minors allowed to enter the fair after 6 p.m.
• Walk4Friendship event is Sept. 1, starting at the Farber Center in West Bloomfield Twp., registration opens at 10:30 a.m., to raise awareness and funds for Friendship Circle’s programs, features. Parking at Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road. Drake Road and Walnut Lake Road will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. To register in advance, visit www.walk4friendship.com.
• 16th Annual Paint Creek Trail Labor Day Bridge Walk and Run is 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 2, at the Rochester Municipal Park Kiwanis Pavilion, 400 6th St., Rochester. Two options are offered to participants – a one-mile family-friendly walk or a 5K roundtrip walk or run on the Paint Creek Trail. Onsite registration begins at 8 a.m., and the event starts at 9 a.m. free, with a suggested donation of $5 to support capital improvements on the trail, http://paintcreektrail.org or www.facebook.com/paintcreektrail.
• Annual Labor Day Fair & Classic Car Show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Labor Day, Monday Sept. 2, First Congregational Church, 5449 Clarkston Road, Independence Twp., (just east of Sashabaw Road), 248-394-0200, www.fcclarkston.com, free admission to the fair, vendors, food trucks, classic cars, silent auction, raffles, rummage sale, children’s Fun Land games and inflatables, antiques, bake sale, $20 to enter a classic car in the show.
• 58th Annual Art & Apples Festival: Sept. 6-8, (2-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, at Rochester Municipal Park, Rochester, https://pccart.org/festival, $5 per person donation at the gate.
• Pontiac Arts Crawl: Noon-7 p.m. Sept. 7, North Saginaw St. from Huron to Lafayette, local artists, food trucks, live music, www.pontiac.mi.us/government/mayor/events.php.
• VegMichigan Fall VegFest: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 8, Riley Park, Downtown Farmington, food trucks, vendors, informative presentations and live music, vegmichigan.org, free event.
Lectures
• Oakland Town Hall announces their 2024-2025 lecture series to be held at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. The series includes four lecturers including Andrew Och presenting “First Ladies- Influence and Image,” on Oct. 9, and Robert Wittman presenting “Art Crime and the FBI: How Masterpieces are Stolen and Recovered,” Nov.13. For registration information, call Chairman Nancy Holan at 248-673-5984 or President Diane Midgley 248-615-1232.
Library activities
• Rochester Hills Public Library presents an installment of the Rochester Area Youth Assistance League’s Speaker Series “Parents Assemble! Building Self Esteem By Harnessing Strengths and Pop Culture Interests with Linnea Sieh, MA, LPC, ACS” at 7 p.m. Sept. 5, at the library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, open to the public. Registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900.
• Friends Book Sale is Sept .12-14 at White Lake Township Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road, White Lake Twp., Friends Members Only Book sale is 5-7 p.m. Sept 11, memberships available at the door, whitelakelibrary.org.
Orchards/Plant sales
• Native plant pre-orders are available through Sept. 6 of more than 20 native plant species, with pickup Sept. 11 at Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford Twp. Fall Seedling Pre-orders for White Pine, Black Spruce and Western Red Cedar, are Sept. 13-Oct. 14 with Oct. 23, pickup, https://oaklandcd.myshopify.com.
• Blake’s Lyon Township is open for the season, 61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon. Farm Store is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, U-Pick is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Funland is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Donut Dash 5K and Fun Run is 9 a.m. Sept. 8, https://blakefarms.com/donut-dash-5k.
• Franklin Cider Mill, 7450 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills, 248-626-2968, franklincidermill.com – Open 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily, Aug. 31-Dec. 1. Franklin Favorites Tent and Apple Shack is open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., open 8 a.m.-noon, Thanksgiving Day. Pre-picked apples, doughnuts, pies, jams, meats, cheeses and meats.
Parks/Sports
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2024 Vehicle Permits are $30 for residents and $48 for non-residents, OaklandCountyParks.com. Free vehicle permits are available to eligible individuals, including: Oakland County residents ages 62+, military and veterans, and individuals with a permanent physical, mental or sensory impairment disability. (Residents must provide valid documentation, such as a driver’s license, to verify residency and age.)
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Support activities/Resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
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Forest to Table outdoor gourmet dinner is Sept. 14, to benefit the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills. (Photo by Shelby Dubin Photography, courtesy of Friends of the Johnson Nature Center)
• Oakland County Business-2-Business Roundtable Networking Membership upcoming event is, “Navigating the Future-AI’s Impact on Business, Workforce, and Ethics,” rescheduled to Sept. 19, register at washingtoneventsllc.com.
Charitable activities/Fundraisers
• Easterseals Book launch event is 10-11 a.m. Aug. 27, at the Miracle League Field, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, www.easterseals.com/MORC. Hosted by Easterseals MORC for book launch of “Making a Difference with Easterseals: How Can I Help?” with breakfast, RSVP to scrocker@eastersealsmorc.org.
• Free diaper giveaway throughout the month of August. Priority Health partners with Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank to offer 100 free diapers and one package of wipes per baby, order at metropolitandetroitdiaperbank.com and schedule a curbside pick-up at one of 25 locations throughout metro Detroit.
• 2024 4×4 Show & Shine to benefit Haven of Oakland County is 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 7, at Mt. Holly Ski Resort, alongside the 4Fest being held at Holly Oaks, presented by Jeep Babes Enthusiast Club Michigan Chapter and 4Fest Events. Rides take place 1-4 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and tickets are $30+ to secure a 45-minute ride through Holly Oaks Offroad Park, local vendors and food trucks. Register at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/6326c543-07e9-4381-98dc-5a6febd9a60.
• Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally is 12:30-3 p.m. Sept. 17, at State Capitol Building, Lansing, to support public behavioral healthcare and highlight the need for increased funding for mental health services, https://cmham.org/education-events/walk-a-mile-rally.
Community events
• So Fresh-n-So Clean Barbershop in partnership with Boys2Men Mentor Program will host a Back-to-School Community Giveaway, from 3-7 p.m., Aug. 25, at My Salon Suite, Southfield Plaza, 29746 Southfield Road, Southfield, featuring free haircuts, food trucks, activities, live radio broadcast, 97.9, www.cityofsouthfield.com.
• Southeast Michigan Bridge Association-Dog Days of Summer Sectional is Aug. 22-25, starting at 10 a.m. at The Michigan Bridge Connection, 26776 W 12 Mile Road, Southfield, https://tournaments.acbl.org/schedule.php?sanction=2408314, $12 per person per session.
• Village of Rochester Hills Shopping Center offers free Music & Me classes for children with an adult, on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, including 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 27, near the gazebo in Festival Park at The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, TheVORH.com.
• The Clarkston Area Backyard Birders meeting is at 6:30- 8 p.m. Aug. 28, with a photo presentation by Mark Richardson at Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp. The free event Includes refreshments, open to the public.
• West Bloomfield School District Annual Family Fun Night is 5 p.m. Aug. 29, at West Bloomfield High School, to kick off the upcoming school year, featuring representatives from the armed forces, police, fire and EMS as well as military and first responder vehicles, free event with activities, prizes, followed by football game. Elementary and middle school students wearing spirit wear items are admitted into the game for free, www.wbsd.org/community/family-fun-night.
• Family Welcome Back Fair is 5:30-6:45 p.m. Aug. 29, at Royal Oak High School, for all new and returning families at Royal Oak Schools. Attendees will receive a wristband for entry into the football game. In case of rain, the event will take place in the ROHS cafeteria. This is not a drop-off event.
• Clawson Schools is having a community open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for new Clawson Elementary School from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 29, 101 Phillips Ave., Clawson, www.clawsonschools.org.
• Salt Lutheran Church is hosting a seminar, “Don’t Get Scammed,” 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 7, at the church, 5475 Livernois in Troy, presented by a representative of the Troy Police Department, limited seating, for reservations, call 248-879-6400, free event, coffee and tea provided.
Festivals
• Renaissance Festival is 9 a.m.-7 p.m. themed weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 17-Sept. 29, 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, entertainment, jousting, vendors, www.michrenfest.com, 248-634-5552, parking pass required, ticket prices vary. Food drive and blood drive, first three weekends. Bring four cans of food to buy one-get one ticket free, or donate blood and receive a free ticket.
• Dragon on the Lake Festival is Aug. 23-25, downtown Lake Orion, featuring art, Tiki tent, live music, dragon boat racing on the lake on Saturday and Sunday; fundraiser for Orion Art Center, https://dragononthelake.com.
• Novi Taco Fest is Aug. 23-25, ( noon-7 p.m. Sunday) at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk. Novi, two stages of live music, other entertainment, food vendors, cutest dog contest, hot pepper and taco eating contests, sign up at www.novitacofest.com/contests. Admission is $10, veterans and active duty members with military ID admitted free, also ages 3 and under admitted free, novitacofest.com.
• Hazel Park Art Fair is Aug. 24-25, (11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday), Green Acres Park, Hazel Park, www.hpart.org/aboutthefair. Shadow’s Circus + D3 Circus Troupe, food trucks, children’s activities, Raku, Japanese pottery firing demonstrations.
• Michigan Made Festival is Aug. 24-25, Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp., 70+ vendors, bounce houses for children, local food, entry is $4 cash (or $5 w/card) and free parking, children 12 and younger admitted free, www.canterburyvillage.com.
• Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats is 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 2, downtown Royal Oak, celebration of art, music, food and community, featuring 200 musical acts, Artsbeatseats.com, $7+ adv., parking options at artsbeatseats.com/parking-transportation.
• Michigan State Fair is Aug. 29-Sept. 2, hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 29-30; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 2), at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, www.michiganstatefairllc.com, featuring carnival, fair, agriculture, livestock and indoor vendor booths, live music, beer tent, and food vendors. Admission to the fair is $10+, circus, special events and carnival rides are extra. The Shrine Circus, benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children, is Aug. 29-Sept. 2, with performance times at noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., final circus performance is at 5 p.m. Sept. 2. No unaccompanied minors allowed to enter the fair after 6 p.m.
• Walk4Friendship event is Sept. 1, starting at the Farber Center in West Bloomfield Twp., registration opens at 10:30 a.m., to raise awareness and funds for Friendship Circle’s programs, features. Parking at Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road. Drake Road and Walnut Lake Road will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. To register in advance, visit www.walk4friendship.com.
• 16th Annual Paint Creek Trail Labor Day Bridge Walk and Run is 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 2, at the Rochester Municipal Park Kiwanis Pavilion, 400 6th St., Rochester. This event is part of the Labor Day Community Walks that are held throughout the state in conjunction with the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk. Two options are offered to participants – a one-mile family-friendly walk or a 5K roundtrip walk or run on the Paint Creek Trail. Onsite registration begins at 8 a.m., and the event starts at 9 a.m. free, with a suggested donation of $5 to support capital improvements on the trail, http://paintcreektrail.org or www.facebook.com/paintcreektrail.
• Annual Labor Day Fair & Classic Car Show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Labor Day, Monday Sept. 2, First Congregational Church, 5449 Clarkston Road, Independence Twp., (just east of Sashabaw Road), 248-394-0200, www.fcclarkston.com, free admission to the fair, vendors, food trucks, classic cars, silent auction, raffles, rummage sale, children’s Fun Land games and inflatables, antiques, bake sale, $20 to enter a classic car in the show.
Library activities
• Rochester Hills Public Library presents an installment of the Rochester Area Youth Assistance League’s Speaker Series “Parents Assemble! Building Self Esteem By Harnessing Strengths and Pop Culture Interests with Linnea Sieh, MA, LPC, ACS” at 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at at the library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, open to the public. Registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900.
Orchards/Plant sales
• Native plant pre-orders are available through Sept. 6 of more than 20 native plant species, with pickup Sept. 11 at Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford Twp., https://oaklandcd.myshopify.com.
• Blake Farms Lyon Twp. is open for the season, 61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon, Donut Dash 5K and Fun Run is at 9 a.m. Sept. 8. Farm Store is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, U-Pick is 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Farm Market and Funland to open Aug. 31, https://blakefarms.com/donut-dash-5k.
• Diehl’s Orchard & Cider Mill is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31, at 1479 Ranch Road, Holly, 248-634-8981, www.diehlsorchard.com. Later in season, open noon-5 p.m. weekends, Nov. 2-24. Pre-picked apples, cider mill, doughnuts, in season- pumpkin patch and corn maze. Ciderfest is 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept 28-29. Ciderfest Run is 8:30 a.m. Sept. 28.
Parks/Sports
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation 2024 Vehicle Permits are $30 for residents and $48 for non-residents, OaklandCountyParks.com. Free vehicle permits are available to eligible individuals, including: Oakland County residents ages 62+, military and veterans, and individuals with a permanent physical, mental or sensory impairment disability. (Residents must provide valid documentation, such as a driver’s license, to verify residency and age.)
• Waterford Oaks Wave Pool and Red Oaks Waterpark are open for reduced hours on Aug. 25, closed Aug. 26-30, open for reduced hours from Aug. 31-Sept. 2, and then closed for the season, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/jobs.
• Cranbrook on the Green, artist-designed mini-golf is open during regular museum hours throughout the week in August, and weekends in September. One round of mini-golf is $15 adult non-members, includes admission to Cranbrook Art galleries, $8 for ages 12 and younger, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, register for a time slot at https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Support activities/Resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
Festivals, walks and other activities happening in the area over the Labor Day weekend:
Armada
• Dino Dayze, an outdoor walk-through encounter featuring dozens of life-like dinosaurs, is 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 31-Sept. 2 and Sept. 7-8, at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada, blakefarms.com, ticket prices vary, ages two and younger admitted free. Dino Egg Drop is Sept. 1 and Sept. 7, purchase timed tickets in advance online at https://blakefarms.com/dino-dayze, $19.95+ per person.
Clarkston/Independence Twp.
• Annual Labor Day Fair & Classic Car Show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Labor Day, Monday Sept. 2, First Congregational Church, 5449 Clarkston Road, Independence Twp., (just east of Sashabaw Road), 248-394-0200, www.fcclarkston.com, free admission to the fair, vendors, food trucks, classic cars, silent auction, raffles, rummage sale, children’s Fun Land games and inflatables, antiques, bake sale, $20 to enter a classic car in the show.
Detroit
• Detroit International Jazz Festival is Aug. 30-Sept. 2, downtown Detroit (Hart Plaza, Cadillac Square, Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center), free admission. For artists lineup, visit www.detroitjazzfest.org.
Franklin
• Franklin Community Association’s Labor Day Round Up is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 2, at Franklin Community Park, Village Green, with a parade at noon, Art in the Village art fair is 10 a.m.-5 p.m., petting farm, pony rides, inflatables, magic show, jugglers, midway games, food vendors, classic car display, Franklin Road is closed from 14 to Carol at 11:30 a.m. Franklin village 200th birthday, www.fcamichigan.org/roundup, tickets are $2 each – pricing varies for activities, vendors and food.
Hamtramck
• Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is Aug. 31-Sept. 2, live music, wrestling, entertainment, carnival, food vendors. Activities are at Joseph Campau from Caniff north to approximately Carpenter, Hamtramck, hamtownfest.com, free admission.
Holly
• Renaissance Festival is 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 17-Sept. 29, 12600 Dixie Hwy., Holly, entertainment, jousting, vendors, themed weekends, www.michrenfest.com, 248-634-5552, parking pass required, ticket prices vary. (Also open Labor Day, Sept. 2 and Sept. 27). Food drive and blood drive, first three weekends. Bring four cans of food to buy one-get one ticket free, or donate blood and receive a free ticket.
New Baltimore
• Annual Art on the Bay is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1, Walter & Mary Burke Park, downtown New Baltimore, arts and crafts and food vendors, music, www.artonthebay.com.
Novi
• Michigan State Fair is Aug. 29-Sept. 2, hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 29-30; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1; and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 2), at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, www.michiganstatefairllc.com, featuring carnival, fair, agriculture, livestock and indoor vendor booths, live music, beer tent, and food vendors. Admission to the fair is $10+, circus, special events and carnival rides are extra. The Shrine Circus, benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children, is Aug. 29-Sept. 2, with performance times at noon, 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., final circus performance is at 5 p.m. Sept. 2. No unaccompanied minors allowed to enter the fair after 6 p.m.
Rochester
• 16th Annual Paint Creek Trail Labor Day Bridge Walk and Run is 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 2, at the Rochester Municipal Park Kiwanis Pavilion, 400 6th St., Rochester. This event is part of the Labor Day Community Walks that are held throughout the state in conjunction with the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk. Two options are offered to participants – a one-mile family-friendly walk or a 5K roundtrip walk or run on the Paint Creek Trail. Onsite registration begins at 8 a.m., and the event starts at 9 a.m. free, with a suggested donation of $5 to support capital improvements on the trail, http://paintcreektrail.org or www.facebook.com/paintcreektrail.
Romeo
• Romeo Peach Festival is Aug. 29-Sept. 2, carnival, live music, car shows, arts and crafts, and food vendors, parade at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 2, romeopeachfestival.com.
Royal Oak
• Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats is 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 2, downtown Royal Oak, celebration of art, music, food and community, featuring approx. 200 musical acts, Artsbeatseats.com, $7+ adv., parking options at artsbeatseats.com/parking-transportation.
Your Generation in Concert plays selections from well-known bands that will appear at Arts, Beats & Eats this year. Anne Runkle/MediaNews Group.
Note: Events are subject to change; check with venues for updates. Tickets on sale at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com or the XFINITY Box Office at Little Caesars Arena.
Beats
• Bush, Jerry Cantrell, Candlebox and Bones UK: 6 p.m. Aug. 16, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• The Suffrajettes: 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Friday Night Live! at Detroit Institute of Arts Rivera Court, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, https://dia.org, free with general admission.
• Cody Jinks: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Childish Gambino, Willow: 8 p.m. Aug. 17, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Kindred The Family Soul, Jeff Bradshaw: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• The Warren Haynes Band: 8 p.m. Aug. 20, Meadow Brook Amphitheater, Rochester Hills, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Lindsey Stirling, Walk Off The Earth and Nya: 7 p.m. Aug. 20, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Omar Apollo, Malcolm Todd: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Deep Purple, Yes: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, 313Presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Bob Seger Tribute ft. Katmandu: 8 p.m. Aug. 17, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., $20+.
• Dweezil Zappa: Aug. 18, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.
• Chris Gethard, Eddie Pepitone: Aug. 17, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, all ages, doors at 7 p.m., $28+.
• Led Zeppelin and The Who tribute bands: Aug. 17, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp., orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blankets for general admission, ticket prices vary.
• Vandoliers: 7 p.m. Aug. 17, El Club Detroit, 4114 W. Vernor Hwy., https://elclubdetroit.com, $27.20.
• Michael Franks: 8 p.m. Aug. 17, Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.musichall.org, ticket prices vary.
• Kris Allen: 8 p.m. Aug. 17, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 7:30 p.m. all ages, $35+.
• Music @ Main-Janet Christensen: 2-3 p.m. Aug. 18, at West Bloomfield Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., https://wblib.org, 248-682-2120.
Festivals
• Sunflower Festival: Aug. 16-18, Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill, 200+ artisans featuring handcrafted goods, children’s activity tent, Sunflower-themed treats, classes, U-pick sunflowers, wildflowers, fruits, and vegetables (additional fee), $12+ per person on Aug. 9 and 16, and $14+ per person Aug. 10-11 and Aug. 17-18, www.blakefarms.com. Free for children 2 and younger.
• Handcrafted-A Traditional Trades and Crafts Fair: Noon-8 p.m. Aug. 16 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/handcrafted-a-traditional-trades-and-crafts-fair, free for ages under 6, $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, 60+ and ages 6-17.
• Grosse Pointe Art Fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17-18, Ford House: Historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/events, 313-884-4222. Juried art fair, live music, admission includes a Ford House Grounds Pass, available for purchase at the Gate House entrance to the show, or at www.ArtFairFun.com. Admission to tour the Ford Mansion is an additional fee. Free parking.
• Annual Downtown Franklin Summer Block Party: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21, downtown Franklin between 14 Mile Road and the Franklin Library, hosted by Main Street Franklin, featuring musician and vibraphonist “Vibe Man” John Davis, children’s activity from Foam Factory and crafts, food trucks, ice cream, free popcorn, and adult cocktails. In recognition of the Village of Franklin’s 200th anniversary, a special guest will make a once-in-a-century appearance, passing out free kites. RSVP to the Summer Block Party at mainstreetfranklinmi.com, to benefit Franklin’s independent local businesses.
• ClawsonFest: Noon-8 p.m. Aug. 24, downtown Clawson, free all ages concert, food and art festival outdoor event, www.facebook.com/clawsonfest.
• Hazel Park Art Fair: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 24, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 25, Green Acres Park, Hazel Park, www.hpart.org/aboutthefair. Shadow’s Circus + D3 Circus Troupe, food trucks, children’s activities, Raku firing demonstrations, Japanese pottery firing technique uses flames to finalize unique designs on ceramics.
Orchestra
• Car-Tune Michigan Philharmonic: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23, outdoor summer concert series, Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/events, 313-884-4222, $25+.
Theater
• “Alyce the Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23-24 and 2 p.m. Aug. 25, Meadow Brook Theatre in Rochester, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep Alumni Players production, https://alycethemusical.com, $38+.
• Old-Time Radio Superhero Show: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 24 and 2-4 p.m. Aug. 25, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/old-time-radio-superhero-show, recommended for ages 12+, $15-$17.
• Macomb Ballet Company open auditions: Aug. 22 and Aug. 29, at Ann Parsley School of Dance, 51504 Danview Technology Court, Shelby Township. Open to dancers from all backgrounds and training levels, for upcoming shows, The Nutcracker-Dec. 6-8 and The Wizard of Oz-April 25-27 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts. Register at www.macombballet.org, 586-843-3374.
Woodward Dream Cruise events
• Berkley Cruisefest: Aug. 16, downtown Berkley. Classic Car Parade starts at 6:30 p.m., parade travels west on 12 Mile Road from Woodward to Greenfield. After the parade, children’s activities, outdoor movie “Cars” at The Neighbors Shoppe, 2833 12 Mile, and live music by Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations at 12 Mile Road and Robina Avenue, www.berkleymich.org/cruisefest.
• Ferndale activities at Nine Mile Road and Woodward Avenue: Aug. 16-17. On Aug. 16: Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show is from 1-7 p.m.; Official Woodward Dream Cruise Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is at 5 p.m.; Lights & Sirens Cruise is 5:30 p.m. (begins at the corner of E. Nine Mile Road and Woodward Ave. north to 11 Mile Road and back). Events both days include Kids Car Club and Play Zone, Rock’n Live Entertainment, and food and merchant vendors, http://FerndaleDreamCruise.com.
• Woodward Dream Show & Festival: Aug. 14-Aug. 17, M1 Concourse, Pontiac, kicking off with Corvettes on Woodward, on Aug. 14. Drivers of red, white and blue Corvettes will cruise the Woodward loop in Pontiac and pull into M1 Concourse’s arena and form a huge American flag. Aug.16 is Pontiac GTO Day, to mark the 60th anniversary of the classic vehicle, https://m1concourse.com/woodward-dream-show, ticket prices vary.
• Downtown Pontiac Dream Cruise activities: 2-6 p.m. Aug. 17, along Saginaw Street, downtown Pontiac, (between Pike and Lawrence St.), activities include 60th Birthday Parade of classic GTO cars at 3 p.m. from Rapid St. and Woodward Ave. ending along Saginaw Street, Pontiac; food trucks; family activities; vendors; live entertainment outside the Flagstar Stand Theater, www.facebook.com/pontiaccityhall. Alumni Foundation holds its All-Class Reunion on Lawrence Street from 6 p.m. to midnight.
• Birmingham Cruise Event: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at South Old Woodward Ave., downtown Birmingham, during the Woodward Dream Cruise. presented by the Birmingham Shopping District, www.ALLINBirmingham.com/cruiseevent, featuring hundreds of classic cars on display, sponsor displays and interactive exhibits from Chevrolet, and official cruise and Detroit-made merchandise from The Detroit Shoppe and other vendors. Parking at all five City of Birmingham municipal parking garages, where the first two hours are always free. For garages locations and information, visit www.ALLINBirmingham.com/park.
Art
• Drop In Workshop: Polaroids & Picture Frames is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 14-15; 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• “A Tapestry of Birmingham-Exploring Our Diversity”: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday through Aug. 17, Birmingham Museum, 556 W. Maple, Birmingham. The museum will then close to the public from Aug. 20 through Sept. 3, while new exhibit is installed, www.bhamgov.org/museum.
• Nick Bair: To create a chalk-art drawing at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Aug. 21, Sept. 4 and Sept. 18. Times vary. All dates are weather dependent and subject to change, https://detroitzoo.org.
• “Beyond Boundaries” Group Exhibition: Through Aug. 31, artwork of Andrew and Robert Madvin, Antonio Molinari, Rodney Denne, Dane Porter, and Thomas Arvid. Art Leaders Gallery pledges 5% of August sales generated from the featured artists to Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Admission is free 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. A closing reception is 6-9 p.m. Aug. 24, with $10 each admission, proceeds from ticket sales benefit the BBAC, http://artleaders.com, 248-539-0262.
• DIA Inside|Out: High-quality reproductions of artworks from the DIA’s collection are at outdoor venues throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties, through October, https://dia.org/events/insideout-2024. The city of Rochester is participating, for locations visit www.downtownrochestermi.com/dia-insideout.
• Cranbrook on the Green: Artist-designed mini-golf is open during regular museum hours throughout the week in August, and weekends in September. One round of mini-golf is $15 adult non-members, includes admission to Cranbrook Art galleries, $8 for ages 12 and younger, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, register for a time slot at https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf.
• Rotating Exhibits Gallery: “I am Hopeful because…” exhibit of multimedia art created by Farmington Public School students, viewable through Aug. 23, at Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W Eleven Mile, Farmington Hills, whenever city hall is open, usually Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., fhgov.com.
• Glass52 exhibit: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Aug. 30, Habatat Galleries, 4400 Fernlee Ave., Royal Oak, www.habatat.com.
• Southfield Photo Prize exhibition: The community is encouraged to visit the public exhibition to view the finalists photos which have been enlarged and placed on display on the Southfield Parks & Recreation building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield. Voting is open through August at www.cityofsouthfield.com/form/southfield-photo-prize.
• Tiff Massey-“7 Mile + Livernois”: Exhibit through May 11, 2025, Detroit Institute of Arts Rivera Court, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.
• Thursdays at the Museum: 1 p.m. Thursdays, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, self-guided visit of our collections for adults 55 and older. Groups of 25 or more in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties can receive free bus transportation, www.dia.org/events/thursdays.
• The Hawk Makerspace: The Hawk – Farmington Hills Community Center, featuring craft space, specialized equipment including a laser cutter, 3D printer, and sewing lab. Makerspace users may purchase passes to use the equipment during Open Studio hours. Classes are also offered, fhgov.com/play,-explore-learn/the-hawk/amenities/makerspace.
• Drop-in Design: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, self-guided art-making activities in the Cranbrook Art Museum, Art Lab, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org, general admission-$10.
• University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.
Beats, continued
• Ferndale Library Summer Concert Series: Frontier Ruckus- Aug. 22, performances start at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s courtyard, 222 E 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, free, no registration required, bring lawn chairs or blanket, www.fadl.org/scs.
• David Morris, Dave Fio: 7 p.m. Aug. 22, Crofoot, 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac, thecrofoot.com, all ages, $17+.
• The Mirrored Glass Harp Trio: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Poolside Performance at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org. Free admission, bring blankets and chairs, cash bar from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• Black Pistol Fire with Dan Spencer: Aug. 24, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, $20+.
• Armand and Angelina: International inspirational speakers and performing artists, 10 a.m. Aug. 25, at Sunday service at Unity East of Clinton Township, 23057 N. Nunneley Road, Clinton Township. Native flute class will be held at noon, Aug. 25, suggested offering is $20. Concert by Armand and Angelina is 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26, suggested offering of $20. Call 586-783-1546 for tickets or more information. Net proceeds to benefit roof fund, unityeast.org/current-events.
Books
• Book Launch for author Steve Hamilton: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 26, Huron Valley Council for the Arts, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland Twp., huronvalleyarts.org, 248-889-8660, tickets are $10, limited seating.
• Lynne Golodner book launch “Cave of Secrets”: Aug. 27 include a live virtual conversation at 11 a.m. featuring Golodner and author and educator Merle R. Saferstein. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsd-GurD0pGdaJ_GqmaWFbSPRhR_-_9RYy and an in-person event and book signing at 7 p.m. Aug. 27, at the J Detroit in West Bloomfield Twp., https://jlive.app/events/7962.
Comedy
• One Night Stans: Nate Armbruster-Aug. 15-17, at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: TJ Wharry-Aug. 15-17, at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
Concerts in the Park
In alphabetical order by city. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and check the weather.
• Friday Nights Downtown Music Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 23, the Knight Amphitheater at Riverside Park, 3311 Parkways Blvd., Auburn Hills, auburnhills.org/calendar.php, 248-370-9353.
• Summer Gazebo Concert Series: 7-8:15 p.m. Aug. 19, at Memorial Park, 416 N Main St., Clawson, hosted by the Friends of the Blair Memorial Library, www.cityofclawson.com.
• Stars in the Park Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 15, Heritage Park Amphitheater, 24915 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, www.facebook.com/CityofFarmingtonHills. No alcohol or pets, bring lawn chairs or blankets.
• Nine on Nine Concert Series: 4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 8, Schiffer Park, at Nine Mile and Planavon Street, Ferndale, downtownferndale.com/events.
• Summer Concert Series: 6:30-9 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 1, Lake St. Clair Metropark Thomas Welsh Activity Center, Harrison Twp., www.metroparks.com/concerts, concerts are free with park admission fees.
• Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 20 and 6:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 22, Veterans Park, 200 W. Livingston Road, downtown Highland, www.highlanddda.com/events-attractions.
• Holly Concerts in the Park: Steve & Trish-6:30 p.m. Aug. 15, at Crapo Park, downtown Holly, https://hollyareachamber.com/concertsinthepark.html.
• Sounds of Summer: 1 p.m. Wednesdays Aug. 21-Sept. 11, Clintonwood Park, Bay Court Park, 6970 Andersonville Road, Independence Twp., www.indtwp.com/departments/parks_rec_and_seniors/clintonwood_park.php.
• LOLive! Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 28, downtown Lake Orion between Broadway and Anderson, downtownlakeorion.org.
• Blue Moon on the Beach: 8-11 p.m. Aug. 17, at Kensington Metropark, Milford, www.metroparks.com/events, featuring the Cosmic Groove Band, dress attire, 80s best.
• Thursday Night Concerts in the Park: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 15-Sept. 26, LaFontaine Family Amphitheater, 195 N Main St, Milford, www.meetmeinmilford.com, food to purchase, no pets allowed. Dave Bennett is 7 p.m. Aug. 15.
• Friday Night Live concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 23, Center Street Park, downtown Milford, https://huronvalleyarts.org.
• Uptown Friday Night Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Fridays Aug. 2-Sept. 13, at Macomb Place in front of O’Halloran’s Public House, Mount Clemens, facebook.com/DowntownMountClemens.
• Music is Main & Center concert series: 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 28, downtown Northville Town Square, www.downtownnorthville.com.
• Family Fun Zone Movies and Concerts: 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 10, Wildwood Amphitheater, 2700 Joslyn Court, Orion Twp., www.Orion.events, bring lawn chairs or blankets, free admission. “Kung Fu Panda 4” is Aug. 22.
• Downtown Oxford Concerts in the Park: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15, Centennial Park on Lapeer Road, downtown Oxford, www.facebook.com/DowntownOxford. Oxford Open Air Market is 4-7 p.m. at Washington Square.
• Music in the Parks concert series: 6:30 p.m. select dates at Pontiac Parks, bring blankets or lawn chairs. Concerts Aug. 21 at North Kiwanis Park, Stanley Ave., and Sept. 5 at Beaudette Park, www.pontiac.mi.us/government/mayor/events.php.
• Royal Oak Summer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15, at Centennial Commons Park, 204 S. Troy St. Royal Oak, includes preshows, www.royaloakchamber.com/summer-concert-series.
• Royal Park Hotel Vertical Concert Series: Parallel Fifth: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 15, 600 E. University Drive, Rochester, www.royalparkhotelmi.com/special-events.htm, $25+ each for lawn tickets, bring a chair.
• Wild Summer Nights Concert Series: 6-7:30 p.m., Aug. 21, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, local musicians, https://detroitzoo.org, included with zoo admission.
• Summer Wine Down Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 16, on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, free admission, bring lawn chairs or blankets, www.cityofsouthfield.com/residents/events.
• Summer Concert Series: 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 23, Stony Creek Metropark Eastwood Beach, Shelby Twp., www.metroparks.com/concerts, concerts are free with park admission fees.
• Music in the Park: 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 29, Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, www.sterlingheights.gov. Weather update hotline is 586-446-2692.
• Sylvan Lake Summer Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 17 at Community Center, Aug. 25 at Lakeview Park, Sept. 13 at Community Center, Sylvan Lake, www.sylvanlake.org.
• Summer Sensation Concert Series: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 22, at Boulan Park, 3671 Crooks Road, Troy. Food truck starting at 5:30 p.m., troymi.gov, bring lawn chairs or blankets.
• Family Fun Nights and Summer Concerts: 6-7:30 p.m., concerts, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 22, Sibley Square Park, 48900 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, www.wixomgov.org.
Film
• Free, family-friendly movie: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., Slip ‘n Slide, games, crafts, popcorn, bring chairs or a blanket, in the event of rain, we will move the event indoors, 248-681-0040, https://waterfordcumc.org/upcoming-events/summer-movie-madness.
• Boys & Girls Clubs fundraiser: Emagine Entertainment, Inc. theater chain will be raising funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan through August. Guests will be encouraged to make donations when visiting any of the Michigan Emagine Theatre locations, and each guest who makes a monetary donation will be recognized with signage at the box office, www.Emagine-Entertainment.com.
• Sensory-friendly film screenings: Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout August, at select Emagine Theatres, Emagine-Entertainment.com, ticket prices vary.
• Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, ticket prices vary.
• Farmington Civic Theater, 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.theFCT.com.
• Melodies for Medicine: 5-9 p.m. Aug. 17, Sheraton Hotel, 2300 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, fundraiser for the breast cancer center at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. An evening of music featuring Joan Belgrave, The Miracles with Mark Scott, The Stubbs Girls (Four Tops Family), and hors d’oeuvres, www.michiganmedicine.org/events/melodies-medicine, $250 each.
• Annual Milliken Award Celebration: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 29, The Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, https://environmentalcouncil.org/discover/events, ticket prices vary.
Misc.
• Campus Kids Day presented by Corewell Health: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 6, at Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, downtowndetroit.org/events, free. make and take projects, inflatable water slide, lawn games and more.
• Food Truck Wednesdays: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 21, Bloomfield Township will host a food truck, each Wednesday on the Township Campus parking lot, just west of Bloomfield Community Television at 4190 Dublin Drive, www.bloomfieldtwp.org/Living-in-Bloomfield/Special-Events/Food-Truck-Wednesdays.
• Village of Rochester Hills Shopping Center offers free Music & Me classes for children with an adult, on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, including 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 27, and Wednesdays through Aug. 21, near the gazebo in Festival Park at The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, TheVORH.com.
• Summer Sundays with Beacon Park and Boll Family YMCA: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Beacon Park, 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, https://empoweringmichigan.com/event/summer-sundays-with-beacon-park-and-boll-family-ymca. Each class runs for 30 minutes, starting at 11:30 a.m., followed by 12:15 p.m.,with a final class at 1 p.m.
Museums
Handcrafted-A Traditional Trades and Crafts Fair: Noon-8 p.m. Aug. 16 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/handcrafted-a-traditional-trades-and-crafts-fair, free for ages under 6, $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, 60+ and ages 6-17.
• Belle Isle Aquarium: 3 Inselruhe Ave., Detroit. The Belle Isle Conservancy is extending the aquarium’s hours to provide community members free access every Thursday in August with support from Comerica Bank. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday through Aug. 29. No tickets are required but a $5 donation is encouraged, www.belleisleconservancy.org.
• Ford Piquette Plant Museum: “Luncheon Junction” takes place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 30, at the museum, 461 Piquette Ave, Detroit. A food truck feast to rediscover the historic Milwaukee Junction neighborhood, where the Motor City got its start. The Ford Piquette Plant Museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10-$18. Optional guided tours take place daily at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.
• Michigan Central Station: Through Aug. 31, open 5-9 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays; no ticket required. Guests can park at the Bagley Mobility Hub, 1501 Wabash, Detroit. ADA parking is available within the parking garage and ADA drop-off is available near The Station’s east entry on 15th street between Marantette and Dalzelle, michigancentral.com.
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, detroithistorical.org.
• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400. “Auschwitz. In Front of Your Eyes,” a set of virtual tours to view in-person, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 22. Admission is $10 each, registration at www.holocaustcenter.org/Auschwitz.
• Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum: Seeks volunteer groups from veteran and military groups to assist with restoration. The museum is also seeking building materials and equipment to support the ongoing restoration of its vintage industrial space at 19144 Glendale Ave., Detroit, including floor grinders, clear epoxy and Thinset products for floor repairs, www.detroitarsenalofdemocracy.org.
• Pontiac Transportation Museum: 250 W. Pike St., Pontiac. Admission to the museum is $10, $8 for seniors and veterans, $6 for children ages 6-12, free for children ages 5 and younger. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, www.pontiactransportationmuseum.org.
• Detroit Historical Museum: 5401 Woodward Ave. (NW corner of Kirby) in Midtown Detroit, detroithistorical.org. Permanent exhibits include the famous Streets of Old Detroit, the Allesee Gallery of Culture, Doorway to Freedom: Detroit and the Underground Railroad, Detroit: The “Arsenal of Democracy,” the Gallery of Innovation, Frontiers to Factories, America’s Motor City and The Glancy Trains, regular museum general admission is $10.
• Waterford Historical Society Historic Village: Open for the season, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 25, at Fish Hatchery Park, 4490 Hatchery Road, Waterford Twp. Historic Village, Log Cabin, Hatchery House and Fire Station, 248-683-2697.
• Motown Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264. Motown Mile outdoor, walkable art installation, “Pushin’ Culture Forward,” open through early fall, along the Detroit Riverwalk, free admission.
• Cranbrook Institute of Science: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://science.cranbrook.edu, $14 general admission, $10.50 for ages 2-12 and seniors 65+, free for children under age 2.
• Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St, Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Regular museum gen. adm. is $18+. Standard Mi-Sci films are available as a $6 add-on to general admission tickets. Mi-Sci is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday and until 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. “Above and Beyond” interactive flight exhibit on display.
• Ford House: Historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/events, 313-884-4222.
• Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm: Drop in tours on Fridays and Saturdays from noon-3 p.m., at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, with a guided tour of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse at 1 p.m., www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, museum members-free, non-members-$5/adults, $3/seniors and students, no registration needed.
• Blue Star Museums: Museums offer free admission to U.S. active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day. A list of participating museums nationwide is at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
• The Wright: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, 313-494-5800, open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, closed on Mondays, reserve timed tickets at thewright.org, $30+ gen adm., $20 for seniors 62+, $15 for youth, ages 5-17, free for under 5.
• The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, Ford Rouge Factory Tours Monday-Saturday, purchase tickets online, prices vary, thehenryford.org.
• Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society: Open 1st/2nd/4th/5th Sundays of the month and 3rd Fridays, 1-4 pm, (holidays excluded) with exhibits including “Four Communities” exhibit at The Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake. Admission is free, donations are welcome, www.gwbhs.org, 248-757-2451.
• Meadow Brook Hall offers Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, check available times and purchase tickets at meadowbrookhall.org/tours, ticket prices vary. Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, on the campus of Oakland University.
• Green Olive Soaps of Troy will debut “Ladies Who Launch,” social networking and learning event, 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, featuring Tenita Johnson, a successful speaker, book coach, and best-selling author at its Troy location, 888 W Big Beaver Road, Suite 200. “Ladies Who Launch” highlights women business owners in Metro Detroit. Each event features a guest speaker, who will share her personal story about the journey to business ownership. Participation is free. Register to attend at greenolivesoaps@gmail.com, www.greenolivesoaps.com.
Car shows
• “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show is Aug. 11, on Walnut Blvd., downtown Rochester starting at 9 a.m., hosted by Rochester Lions Club. All proceeds go to support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other charities. Awards are presented at approximately 3:30 p.m., featuring a food truck, DJ, t-shirts, posters, door prizes and raffles. For information, contact Celia Domalewski at 248-765-6929, www.rochesterlionsclub.org, $20 per car.
• Woodward Dream Show & Festival is Aug. 14-Aug. 17, kicking off with Corvettes on Woodward, on Aug. 14. Red, white and blue Corvettes will cruise the Woodward loop in Pontiac and pull into M1 Concourse’s arena and form a huge American flag. Aug.16 is Pontiac GTO Day, to mark the 60th anniversary of the classic vehicle, https://m1concourse.com/woodward-dream-show, ticket prices vary.
• Oak Park ‘Cruise & Groove’ Car Show is 6-9 p.m. Aug. 15, Water Tower Social District, 14700 Kingston Street, Oak Park, free and open to the public and will feature local classic cars, live music, food, and more. Classic car owners can register their vehicles online at https://forms.office.com/r/Hc5DEcpuYd , or by email at mbishop@oakparkmi.gov, or by calling 248-691-2350.
• Birmingham Cruise Event: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17, at South Old Woodward Ave., downtown Birmingham, during the Woodward Dream Cruise. Birmingham Shopping District, www.ALLINBirmingham.com/cruiseevent, featuring hundreds of classic cars on display, sponsor displays and interactive exhibits from Chevrolet.
• Annual Woodward Dream Cruise is Saturday, Aug. 17, along Woodward Avenue, with car shows, car parades and entertainment in the area, Aug. 16-17, www.woodwarddreamcruise.com.
Charitable activities/Fundraisers
• Mike Morse Law Firm annual Project Backpack giveaway noon-2 p.m. Aug. 11, at Mike Morse Law Firm parking lot, 24901 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. All Southeast Michigan students, grades K-5, are invited to attend the Project Backpack event. Backpacks stuffed with essential items including pencils, crayons, scissors, etc., will be given away on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required at www.855MIkeWins.com, featuring a performance by the Detroit Youth Choir, free Kona Ice, snacks, spray tattoos, and inflatable games, raffles with prizes.
• Life-Sized Candy Land Game is noon-6 p.m. through Aug. 11, guests of all ages are invited to play a life-sized version of the classic board game inside Somerset Collection’s North Grand Court. Admission is a $5 donation to benefit Fleece & Thank You, a nonprofit that makes fleece blankets with encouraging messages for hospitalized children and their families, www.thesomersetcollection.com.
• Gardner White to Host American Red Cross Blood Drives in 10 store locations, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Aug. 13 at Novi store, and Aug. 15 at Auburn Hills and Waterford stores. While appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome, to schedule an appointment, visit Gardnerwhite.com. Participants receive a certificate for $50 off their next purchase at any Gardner White.
• Detroit Heart Walk is 8:30 a.m.-noon, Aug. 17, at Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester, fundraiser to benefit Children’s Heart Foundation, https://secure.qgiv.com/event/detroitwalk.
• Tails & Trails Race is Aug. 18, at Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp., to raise awareness for the Do Only Good Animal Rescue. A children’s 1K race will begin at 10 a.m. The 5K race will follow with a 10:30 a.m. start. Dogs are welcome to race with their humans as long as they have a current dog license and are kept on a 6-foot leash. The cost is $30 for the 5K, $15 for the 1K. Register by scanning the QR code on the Tails & Trails 5K/1K Race Flyer posted at OaklandCountyParks.com.
• Free diaper giveaway throughout the month of August. Priority Health partners with Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank to offer 100 free diapers and one package of wipes per baby, order at metropolitandetroitdiaperbank.com and schedule a curbside pick-up at one of 25 locations throughout metro Detroit.
Community events
• Maranatha Baptist Church is hosting Church in the Park at 6 p.m. Aug. 14, at Depot Park, Clarkston, with cookout, inflatables and service at 7 p.m. bring lawn chairs, www.mbcclarkston.org.
• Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber’s annual Breakfast with the Superintendents is 8-9:30 a.m. Aug. 15, at the North Hills Middle School, 3456 Lahser Road in Bloomfield Township, includes a question-and-answer session with BPS Superintendent Embekka Roberson and Bloomfield Hills Superintendent Rick West and a light breakfast. There is no charge to attend the session, which is open to the public. Advance reservation is required and be made at www.bbcc.com.
• Stream Science is 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, free, no registration required, donations welcome, Rochesterhills.org/museum.
• Free, family-friendly outdoor movie is 7:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., Slip ‘n Slide, games, crafts, popcorn, bring chairs or a blanket, in the event of rain, we will move the event indoors, 248-681-0040, https://waterfordcumc.org/upcoming-events/summer-movie-madness.
• Blue Moon on the Beach is 8-11 p.m. Aug. 17, at Kensington Metropark, www.metroparks.com/events, featuring the Cosmic Groove Band, dress attire, 80s best.
• Health & Housing Summer Fest is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 19, at Catalpa Oaks County Park, 27705 Greenfield Road, Southfield, free family fun and resource expo for Oakland County residents, RSVP for the event at www.oakgov.com/community/health/health-a-z/information-a-z/health-and-housing-summer-fest. For more information, call Nurse on Call at 1-800-848-5533.
Festivals/Shows
• Milford Memories is Aug. 9-11, (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 11), Art in the Village, corn hole, children’s activities, 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run is 8 a.m. Aug. 11, downtown Milford. Beer tent in the parking lot, up the hill, in Central Park, featuring live music, open 11 a.m.-5 p.m., www.milfordmemories.com.
• “Festival of Flight” annual Open House and Air Show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 11, with the airshow from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Oakland County International Airport. The event features a variety of air show performers, aircraft displays, a Kids Zone Play Area by Oakland County Parks & Recreation, and a health fair hosted by the Oakland County Health Division. Airplane and helicopter rides will be available for $50 per person. Admission and parking is free.
• Annual Downtown Franklin Summer Block Party is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21, downtown Franklin between 14 Mile Road and the Franklin Library, hosted by Main Street Franklin, featuring musician and vibraphonist “Vibe Man” John Davis, children’s activity from Foam Factory and crafts, food trucks, ice cream, free popcorn, and adult cocktails. In recognition of the Village of Franklin’s 200th anniversary, a special guest will make a once-in-a-century appearance, passing out free kites. RSVP to the Summer Block Party at mainstreetfranklinmi.com, to benefit Franklin’s independent local businesses.
Library
• Rochester Hills Public Library presents “Medicare 101” at 7 p.m. Aug. 20, at the library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester. Registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900, free and open to the public.
Museums
• Honey Harvest is 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 15, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm,1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, registration required, Rochesterhills.org/museum, $8 members, $10/nonmembers.
• Handcrafted-A Traditional Trades and Crafts Fair is noon-8 p.m. Aug. 16 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy, www.troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/handcrafted-a-traditional-trades-and-crafts-fair, free for ages under 6, $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, 60+ and ages 6-17.
• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400. “Auschwitz. In Front of Your Eyes,” a set of virtual tours to view in-person, 10 a.m.-noon, Aug. 13, and Sept. 22. Admission is $10 each, registration at www.holocaustcenter.org/Auschwitz.
Parks/Sports
• Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights and Waterford Oaks Wave Pool in Waterford Twp. are open for the 2024 season. During the beginning and end of the season, waterpark and wave pool hours and dates of operation will be subject to change based on weather, attendance and staff availability. Children ages 0-11 must be accompanied by an adult. It is recommended to purchase tickets online because many days sell out in advance, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks, ticket prices vary.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Plant sales
• ReLeaf Michigan is partnering withSavATree and East Michigan Native Plants to hold its annual native plant sale on 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 18, at SavATree’s Troy location, 2427 John R Road. There will also be an “Ask an Arborist” to answer any questions about trees and woody shrubs. A wide variety of native grasses and flowers will be available in 2.5” containers, sold for $5 each, or in garden kits. The complete list can be viewed on ReLeaf Michigan’s website at www.releafmichigan.org/plantsale2024.
Support activities/Resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
The following is a list of in-person and online worship services and events happening at churches and synagogues in the Oakland County area. Visit websites or call for service times and events.
• Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, 248-651-6550, abidingpresence.org. Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, virtual services are available on the website.
• Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, online services via Zoom. To view daily Minyan video conferences; email Executive Director Michael Wolf at mwolf@adatshalom.org or visit adatshalom.org, 248-851-5100.
• All Saints’ Episcopal, 171 W. Pike St., Pontiac, allsaintspontiac.org, 248-334-4571, rector@allsaintspontiac.org.
• Antioch Lutheran Church of Farmington Hills online services are at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, facebook.com/antiochelca, antiochelca.org, youtube.com/channel/UCK0f5Io6IEmIzig9fy0DDug.
• The Apostolic Church of Christ, 3655 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, theapostolicchurch.com, 248-373-4500, Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• Archdiocese of Detroit, livestream Mass times, aod.org/livemasses.
• Auburn Hills Christian Center, 2592 Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills, Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m., Servicio Evangelistico services (in Spanish) at 2-4 p.m. Sundays, 248-373-7139, www.myahcc.org.
• Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5631 N Adams Road, Bloomfield Hills, livestream services at 9 a.m. Sundays, and in person at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at bslcmi.org, facebook/bslcmi, 248-646-5041.
• Berea Family Tabernacle of Faith, Pontiac, online worship services are noon Sundays, Berea’s YouTube Channel: youtu.be/5QnjxMyFwJ4 or visit experienceberea.org and click “Watch Now,” 248-338-4748.
• Bharatiya Temple, 6850 N Adams Road, Troy, www.bharatiya-temple.org, 248-879-2552.
• Big Beaver United Methodist Church, 3753 John R Road, Troy, worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays, http://bbumchurch.org.
• Birmingham First United Methodist Church, 1589 W Maple Road, Birmingham, livestream and in-person services, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, fumcbirmingham.org.
• Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 W. 13 Mile Road, Novi, www.brightmoorchurch.org.
• Calvary Chapel Oakland County, 1975 E. Long Lake Road, Troy, 248-457-9673, ccoaklandcounty.com. Worship 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Sundays.
• Calvary Church, 1361 Giddings Road, Pontiac, Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m., https://ccpontiac.org, 248-373-0311.
• Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clarkston, calvary-lutheran.org. Sunday worship services are Traditional Worship at 7:55 a.m.; Modern Worship at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; and livestream at 9:30 a.m.
• Central Church, 1529 Twelve Mile Road, Madison Heights, www.centralchurch.cc. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Central Oaks Community Church, 2005 Rochester Rd N, Royal Oak, www.centraloaks.com, 248-547-7755. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., 248-681-0040, WaterfordCUMC.org. In-person worship, 10:30 a.m. Sundays, also available online at Live.WaterfordCUMC.org.
• Central Woodward Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 3955 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, 248-644-0512, centralwoodwardchristian.com. Sunday worship services are at 10:30 a.m., in person and online at centralwoodwardchristian.com and Facebook at www.facebook.com/CentralWoodward.
• Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake, 3535 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield Twp., www.sscms.edu, 248-683-0310.
• Christian Tabernacle Church, Southfield, ctabchurch.com, 248-213-4770.
• Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bloomfield Hills, In-person and online worship services, 10 a.m. Sundays, ccc-info.org.
• Christ, Our Light! Catholic Church, 3077 Glouchester, Troy. Mass times are: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; weekday Masses (followed by Rosary recitation) are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 9 a.m., and Friday at 12:05 p.m., Christourlight.weconnect.com, 248-649-5510.
• Christ the Good Shepherd Progressive Old Catholic Church, 3947 Twelve Mile Road Berkley, church services: Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m. and Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m., 248-439-0470, www.cgs-occ.org.
• Christ the Redeemer Parish, 2700 Waldon Road Orion Township, 248-391-1621, weekly online Mass at 10 a.m. Sundays, also in-person Masses, ctredeemer.org.
• Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 Harvey Lake Road, Highland Twp., www.holyspirithighland.com.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congregations in Oakland County include: Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Commerce Twp., Farmington Hills, Lake Orion, Pontiac (Spanish), Rochester, Troy and White Lake Twp. The congregations host worship services on Sundays. For worship times and locations, visit churchofjesuschrist.org.
• Church of the Resurrection, 6490 Clarkston Road, Village of Clarkston, https://clarkstonepiscopal.com, 248-625-2325. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Clarkston Community Church, 6300 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, in-person and online services at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, clarkstoncchurch.com, 248-625-1323.
• Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road, Clarkston, in-person and online faith services, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, clarkstonumc.org, 248-625-1611.
• Commerce United Methodist Church, Commerce Twp., commerceumc.org/media.
• Community Bible Church, 1888 Crescent Lake Road, Waterford Twp., https://cbcmi.com, 248-674-4871. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• Community Fellowship Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 27800 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, church services at 11 a.m. Saturdays, http://communityfellowship22.adventistchurchconnect.org, 248-469-8539.
• Community Presbyterian Church, 4301 Monroe Ave., Waterford Twp. In-person worship is 10 a.m., Sundays, cpcwaterford.org, 248-673-7805.
• Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., 248-851-6880, cbahm.org.
• Congregational Church of Birmingham, UCC, 1000 Cranbrook Road, Bloomfield Hills. Worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays, ccbucc.org, 248-646-4511.
• Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield, offers virtual Jewish religious services including daily morning and evening Minyan services, Shabbat morning services and Youth Shabbat activities, shaareyzedek.org, 248-357-5544.
• Cornerstone Baptist Church, Ortonville, livestream online worship services, Sundays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Facebook at Cornerstone Baptist Church Ortonville, cbcortonville.com, 248 627-4700.
• Empowerment Church of Southfield, worship services are 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays at new worship center location, Shriner’s Silver Garden Events Center, 24350 Southfield Road, Southfield, 248-569-2299, empowerment.mi.org. Virtual worship services, 10:30 a.m. Sundays at empowermentmi.org/stream and on Facebook Live.
• Encounter Church, 600 North Campbell Road, Royal Oak, in-person and online services, 11 a.m. Sundays; Prayer and Bible study is 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, www.encounter360.org.
• Evanswood Church of God, 2601 E Square Lake Road, Troy, 248-879-9240.
• Faith Church in Rochester Hills offers free meals to the community, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, at the church,160 W Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, faithchurchrochesterhills.org/sharethetable.
• Faith Community Christian Church (meeting at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church), 1550 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, 586-703-6249, Reverend Tom Sayers. Traditional service is at 1 p.m., www.faithcommunitychristianchurch.org.
• Faith Covenant Church, 35415 W. 14 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, worship services are at 9:30 a.m. and 11a.m., Sundays, 248-661-9191, 4fcc.org.
• First Baptist Church, 2601 John R Road, Troy, fbctroy.org.
• First Baptist Church, 255 E. Scripps Road, Lake Orion, fbclo.org, 248-693-6203, info@fbclo.org.
• First Congregational Church, 5449 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, facebook.com/fcclarkston.
• First Congregational Church of Rochester UCC, 1315 N. Pine, Rochester, worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays, fccrochester.org, 248-651-6225.
• First Congregational Church of Royal Oak, 1314 Northwood Blvd., Royal Oak. Worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, www.fccro.org.
• First Missionary Church, 4832 Clintonville Road, Independence Twp., www.fmcclarkston.org, 248-674-3186. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• First Presbyterian Church Birmingham, 1669 W. Maple, Birmingham, worship services are Sundays, 8:30 a.m. in person, and 10 a.m. in person and livestream, fpcbirmingham.org, 248-644-2040.
• First Presbyterian Church of Pontiac, 99 Wayne Street, Pontiac, fpcpontiac.info.
• First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak, 529 Hendrie Blvd., 248-541-0108, fpcro.org, online services available anytime at fpcro.org, 248-541-0108.
• First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois, Troy. Church services are 10 a.m. Sundays in person and livestream on YouTube and Facebook, www.FUMCTROY.org, 248-879-6363.
• Five Points Community Church, 3411 E Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills, https://5pointscc.org, 248-373-1381. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. Baldwin Road, Lake Orion, 248-391-1170, goodshepherdlakeorion.net. Worship services are 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays.
• Grace Gospel Fellowship, 65 East Huron Street, Pontiac; in-person and livestream online services are 11 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Livestream online services are at www.facebook.com/GraceGospelFellowshipPontiac, 248-334-2187.
• Greenfield Presbyterian Church, 2312 Greenfield Road, Berkley, both virtual and in-person worship services are at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, (On Memorial Day and Labor Day, services are at 10 a.m. only), youtube.com/user/GreenfieldChurch, greenfieldchurch.com, 248-544-1800.
• Grace Church, 220 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake Twp. Sunday services are 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Gracechurchinfo.net, 248-887-3700.
• Hazel Park First United Methodist Church, 313 E. Nine Mile Road, Hazel Park, 248-546-5955, hpfirst.org. Sunday worship services at 11:15 a.m.
• Heart of the Hills Christian Church, 5085 Orion Rd, Rochester, https://heartofthehills.com, 248-841-1679. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Hillside Bible Church, 73 N Church St, Ortonville, 248-627-2513, hillsidebible.org, Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Hilltop Church of the Nazarene, 21260 Haggerty Road, Northville, hilltopnaz.org, Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Holly Calvary Church, 15010 N Holly Road, Holly, hollycalvary.org, Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. in person and online, Wednesday worship is at 6:30 p.m.
• Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 4800 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp. In-person worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays, livestream on YouTube youtube.com/@spiritdrivenchurch, 248-682-5441, spiritdrivenchurch.com.
• Immanuel Congregational Church of Christ, Oxford, 248-628-1610, icucc.org, virtual service at 11 a.m. Sundays, facebook.com/oxfordimmanuelucc.
• International Christian Church, 3980 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, online and in-person services at 11:30 a.m. Sundays, 248-494-8757, myiccglobal.org, facebook.com/icchurch/live.
• Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center, 27745 Woodward Ave., Berkley, www.jewelheart.org.
• Journey Lutheran Church, (joined with Holy Cross Church) 136 S. Washington St., Oxford, online and in-person worship services, 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, education hour is at 10 a.m., journeylutheran.church, 248-628-2011.
• Kensington Church with locations in Birmingham, Clarkston, Clinton Twp., Orion Twp. and Troy, in-person Sunday worship times, and online services offered streaming on YouTube, Facebook, and website, kensingtonchurch.org.
• King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1715 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, www.kingofkingslakeorion.org. Worship services are 9:30 a.m. Sundays, online streaming at www.facebook.com/kingofkingslakeorion.
• Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., kirkinthehills.org, 248 626 2515.
• Lakecrest Baptist Church, 35 Airport Rd, Waterford Twp., www.lakecrestbaptist.com, 248-681-3214. Sunday worship services are at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Spanish service at 1 p.m.
• Lake Orion Church of Christ, 1080 Hemingway Road, Lake Orion, www.lococ.org, 248-693-7242. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Lake Orion Methodist Church, Lake Orion, www.lakeorionumc.org. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m., in person and online.
• LakePoint Community Church, 1550 W. Drahner Road, Oxford, https://lakepointcc.org, 248-628-0038.
• The Lakes Church, 1450 S Hospital Road, Waterford Twp., www.thelakes.cc, 248-254-7833, Sunday worship services are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services are livestreamed.
• Liberty General Baptist Church, 3545 Joslyn Rd, Auburn Hills, https://libertygeneralbaptistchurch.org, 248-431-3498. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• Lifepoint Church, 5601 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Twp., lifepointchristian.com.
• Life Renewal Church, 28312 Grand River, Farmington Hills, https://liferenewalchurch.org, worship is 11 a.m. Sundays.
• Madison Heights Church of the Nazarene, 555 E 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, mhnaz.org, 248-585-5551.
• Maranatha Baptist Church, 5790 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston, Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m., www.mbcclarkston.org. Church in the Park is 6 p.m. Aug. 14, at Depot Park, Clarkston, with cookout, inflatables and service at 7 p.m. bring lawn chairs.
• Marimont Community Church, 424 W Walton Blvd., Pontiac, Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., https://marimontcommunitychurch.com.
• Masjid Mahmood, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center, 1730 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, ahmadiyyamosque.blogspot.com.
• Metro Detroit Christian Church, 33360 W. 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, https://metrodetroit.org, 248-562-7998. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m.
• Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church, 25585 Berg Road, Southfield, https://mogccc.com, 248-356-0565.
• Motor City Church, 3668 Livernois Road, Troy, www.motorcitychurch.org, 248-524-2400. Sunday worship services are at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
• Mt. Zion Church, 4900 Maybee Road, Clarkston, mtzion.org. Sunday worship services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
• Muslim Unity Center of Bloomfield Hills, 1830 W. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, Muslimunitycenter.org.
• Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, 248-476-8860, nardinpark.org, www.facebook.com/NPUMC.
• New Heights Baptist Church, Grand Blanc, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, newheightsbc.com. For information, email pastornewheights@gmail.com or call 810-866-4563.
• New Hope Christian Fellowship, 6020 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., https://newhopemi.org, 248-886-1500, Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 23455 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, www.newhope-mbc.org, 248-353-0675. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m., in person and livestream.
• New Hudson United Methodist Church, 56730 Grand River Ave., New Hudson, newhudsonumc.org, worship services, 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
• Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3633 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, 248-644-5920, Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, in person and livestream, www.facebook.com/TroyNorthminster.
• North Congregational Church, 36520 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, northcongregationalchurch.org.
• North Hills Christian Reformed Church, 3150 North Adams Road, Troy, worship services, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 248-645-1990, northhillscrc.org.
• North Oaks Church, 9600 Ortonville Road, City of the Village of Clarkston, worship services are 10:30 a.m., Sundays, northoakschurch.org, office@northoakschurch.org, 248-922-3515.
• Oakland Church, 5100 North Adams Road, Rochester, worship services, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, www.oaklandchurch.me.
• Oakland Church of Christ, 23333 West 10 Mile Road Southfield, livestream and in-person worship services are 10:30 a.m. Sundays, TheOaklandChurchofchrist.org, 248-355-9225.
• Oakland Hills Community Church, Farmington Hills, ohcc.net, 313-686-4578.
• Oakland Woods Baptist Church 5628 Maybee Rd, Village of Clarkston, www.facebook.com/OWBCClarkston, 248-625-7557. Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
• Oak Pointe Church,1250 South Hill, Milford, in-person or online worship services are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, opcmilford.org.
• Oak Pointe Church, 50200 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi, in-person or online worship services are 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. oakpointe.org, 248-912-0043.
• Oak Pointe Church, 6343 Farmington Road, West Bloomfield, in-person or online worship services are 10:15 a.m. Sundays, oakpointe.org/westbloomfield.
• Oakwood Community Church, 5791 Oakwood Rd, Ortonville, www.oakwoodcc.org, 248-628-6388.
• Orchard Grove Community Church, 850 Ladd Rd; Bldg. C, Walled Lake, Sunday worship services are at 10:10 a.m., www.orchardgrove.org.
• Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian, 5171 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake, worship services are at 9 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, olccp.com, 248-682-0730.
• Orchard United Methodist Church, Farmington Hills, worship services, 10 a.m. Sundays and Weekday Worship Experiences at Noon at youtube.com/c/OrchardUMC and facebook.com/OrchardUMC/live_videos, 248-626-3620, orchardumc.org.
• Our Lady of La Salette, 2600 Harvard Road, Berkley, 248-541-3762, par8551@gmail.com, lasalette-church.org, Mass is at 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
• Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in-person Mass, Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., weekdays at 8:15 a.m., 5481 Dixie Hwy., Waterford Twp. Livestream Mass at 5 p.m. Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. Sunday, ollonline.org/live.
• Our Lady of Refuge Church, 3700 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake, olorcc.org, 248-682-4099, Mass is 5 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Sundays.
• Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 23815 Power Road, Farmington, church.olsorrows.com.
• Oxbow Lake Baptist Church, 10730 Elizabeth Lake Rd, White Lake Charter Township, www.oxbowbc.com, 248-698-3034. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Oxford United Methodist Church, 21 E. Burdick St. Oxford, 248 628-1289, oxfordunitedmc.org. People Feeding People (PFP) free breakfast is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays. In-person worship services and online at youtube.com/channel/UCN2R96oWdXzxDqwdz8YBlrQ.
• Paint Creek United Methodist Church, 4420 Collins Road, Rochester, www.paintcreekumc.org, 248-373-2360, Sunday worship services are at 11 a.m.
• The River Church of Auburn Hills, 315 S. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, http://riverchurch.faith, 248-853-1524. Worship services are 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sundays.
• The River Church, Holly, Lake Orion, Waterford and more locations, livestream and videos of sermons, theriverchurch.cc, 248-328-0490.
• River North Church, 67 N Lynn Ave, Waterford Twp., Sunday School is 10 a.m. Sundays, worship services at 11:15 a.m. Sundays and 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, view sermons online at www.youtube.com/@rivernorthchurch2023, nondenominational family church, 248-724-6559, www.facebook.com/Rivernorthchurch.
• River Of Life Christian Church, 5482 Winell St., Independence Twp., 248-599-3074.
• Rochester Christian Church, 4435 Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills, https://rcc4me.com, 248-652-3353, Sunday worship services at 10 a.m.
• Royal Oak First United Methodist Church, 320 W. 7th Street, Royal Oak, www.rofum.org, 248-541-4100. Worship services are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays, in person and online, www.rofum.org/live.
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3400 S. Adams Road, Auburn Hills. Mass times are at 4 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday. Weekday Mass services are 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, www.esacredheart.org, 248-852-4170.
• St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church, 4571 John R Road, Troy, www.stanastasia.org, 248-689-8380.
• St. Anne Catholic Church of Ortonville, 825 South Ortonville Road, Ortonville. Mass times are Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Saturday at 5 p.m.; Monday at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m., 248-627-3965, churchofstanne.org.
• St. Augustine Lutheran Troy (SALT) Church, 5475 Livernois in Troy, saltchurch.net, communications@saltchurch.net, 248-879-6400.
• St. Benedict Catholic Church, 60 South Lynn Street, Waterford Twp., 248-681-1534. Sunday Mass times are 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., streaming at stbencc.org/live-stream.
• St. David’s Episcopal Church, 16200 W. Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, www.stdavidssf.org. Sunday worship services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. both in person and via zoom. St. David’s has a food pantry.
• St. George’s Episcopal Church, 801 E Commerce, Milford, 248-684-0495. Sunday worship services 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., in person and online, www.stgeorgesmilford.org.
• St. George Orthodox Church, 2160 E Maple Road, Troy, 248-589-0480, www.stgeorgeoftroy.org, www.facebook.com/stgeorgeoftroymi.
• St. James Church, 46325 Ten Mile Road, Novi, Mass times are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sundays, and 4 p.m. Saturdays. Livestream services, 4 p.m. Saturdays, 248-347-7778, stjamesnovi.org.
• St. John Lutheran Church & School, 1011 University Drive, Rochester. Traditional praise worship services are Sundays at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Modern praise services are Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 10:45 p.m. The 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday worship services are livestreamed and posted on the website at stjohnrochester.org.
• St. John’s Episcopal Church Royal Oak, 26998 Woodward Ave. Royal Oak. Services are 8 a.m. Sundays, in person and 10:15 a.m. Sundays, online and in-person worship, stjohnsroyaloak.org, 248-546-1255.
• St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lake Orion, view Mass services on the church’s Youtube channel, youtube.com/user/stjosephmassarchive, or at Facebook page, facebook.com/StJoeLo, stjoelo.org, 248-693-0440.
• St. Joseph Chapel and Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 400 South Blvd. West, Pontiac, https://terrasanctaministries.net.
• St. Mary Catholic Church, 730 S Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak, www.stmaryroyaloak.com, 248-547-1818. Mass at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday.
• St. Mary of the Hills Roman Catholic Church, 2675 John R. Road, Rochester Hills. Live online Mass is 4 p.m. Saturday, on Facebook and YouTube. In-person Mass is 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. Sunday, sign up required, 248-853-5390, smoth.org.
• St. Mary’s In-the-Hills Episcopal Church, 2512 Josyln Court, Lake Orion, 248-391-0663, www.stmarysinthehills.org. Sunday Services are at 8:30 a.m.-Simple service of Holy Eucharist and at 10 a.m.-Service of Holy Eucharist with choir and Children’s Church School-Service, livestream on YouTube or Facebook or www.stmarysinthehills.org. Adult Bible Study is held Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
• St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2040 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake, 248-624-7676, st-matthew.org. Blended Worship services are 8:45 a.m. Sundays (also livestream on YouTube); Prayer & Praise Worship services are 11 a.m. Sundays; Monday Blended Worship services are 7 p.m.
• St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 48380 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, 248-624-9525, st-matthew.org. Sunday worship services are 10 a.m.
• St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, 760 W Wattles Road, Troy, 248-362-9575, stnicholastroy.org.
• St. Owen Catholic Church, 6869 Franklin Road Bloomfield Hills, stowen.org.
• St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 1413 E. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, 248-585-9591, in-person Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m., or online at stpatsmh.org.
• St. Paul Community Lutheran Church, 1133 Joslyn Ave., Pontiac, www.stpaulpontiac.com. 248-758-9019. Sunday worship services at 11 a.m.
• St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 E. Fifth St, Royal Oak, worship services are 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays. Livestream also at 8:15 a.m. service, stpaulroyaloak.org, 248-930-3100.
• St. Paul United Methodist Church, 165 E. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, 248-338-8233, services are at 9:45 a.m. Sundays, SPUMC.net, facebook.com/spumcbloomfieldhills, 248-216-1657.
• St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Street, Rochester. Open door worship services are at 9:30 a.m. Sundays and sanctuary worship services are at 11 a.m., Sundays, livestream available, facebook.com/stpaulsrochester, stpaulsrochester.org.
• St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 100 Romeo Road, Rochester, stpfeeds.org.
• St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church, 69 S. Astor St., Pontiac, 248-335-5873, www.saintstephenmbc.com. Sunday worship services are at 11 a.m.
• St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church, 6900 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield Twp., www.stccc.org.
• St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. Sundays, 29150 W. 10 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, 248-471-1059, stthomasalbanianorthodoxchurch.org.
• St. William Parish, 531 Common St., Walled Lake, stwilliam.com, 248-624-1421.
• Sashabaw Presbyterian Church, Clarkston, worship services via Zoom, services at 11 a.m. on 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month, and at 6 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Email sashabawpresbyterianchurch@gmail.com for a link to services, sashabawpresbyterianchurch.org, 248-310-0792.
• Scott Lake Baptist Church, 811 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Twp., Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., also livestream, https://hisscottlake.org.
• Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, 3050 S. Sashabaw Road, Oxford, in-person or online services at 10 a.m. Sundays, 248-572-4200, email- office@seymourlakeumc.org, seymourlakeumc.org.
• Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 2905 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake, worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays, and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. during Lent and Advent, www.shepherdlakes.org, 248-624-4238.
• Silver Lake Church Of The Nazarene, 20 W Walton Blvd., Pontiac, https://slcpontiac.org, 248-977-4698.
• Spirit of Grace Church, 2399 Figa Ave., West Bloomfield Twp., Sunday worship at 10 a.m. The church opened a diabetic food pantry for those in need with dietary restrictions. The church seeks donations of non-perishable food items for diabetics including: proteins, nuts, grains and beans, sugar-free foods, low carb and high fiber foods as well as shopping bags and unused boxes. Drive up pantries are set for 10 a.m.-noon, 3rd Saturdays of the month, spiritofgrace.church, facebook.com/spiritograce/videos.
• Spiritual Life Center, Troy, www.slctroy.com, 248-925-6214. A Message of Hope is 10 a.m. Sundays at www.youtube.com/c/SLCTroy.
• Stone Haven Free Methodist Church, 1349 West Wattles Road, Troy, services are 11 a.m. Sundays, (limited in-person seating at 10:45 a.m.) online services at stonehavenfmc.org, 248-649-1465.
• Temple Beth El Synagogue, 7400 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, www.tbeonline.org, streaming page – tbelive.org and facebook.com/tbeonline/live, 248-851-1100.
• Temple Israel, West Bloomfield Twp., streaming video at temple-israel.org.
• Temple Kol Ami, 5085 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., tkolami.org, 248-661-0040.
• Temple Shir Shalom, 3999 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., www.shirshalom.org, 248-737-8700.
• Thrive Church, a Global Methodist Church, 680 W. Livingston Road, Highland Twp., www.thrive-church.us, 248-887-1311. Thrive Church named a new lead pastor, Rev. Dr. Won Kim, effective July 1. He succeeds Pastor Tom Anderson who retired.
• Troy Church of the Nazarene, 6840 Crooks Road, Troy, troynaz.org, 248-802-7650. Worship Services and Bible Study, 11 a.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Unity of Farmington Hills worship service in person and online at 10 a.m. Sundays, youtube.com/channel/UCi90mgzXUDpw0k21_3JXlTg, Unityfh.com.
• Unity of Lake Orion, 3070 S. Baldwin Road, Orion Twp., unitylakeorion.org, 248-391-9211. Sunday worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays, in person and livestream on Facebook.
• Unity of Royal Oak, 2500 Crooks Road, Royal Oak, unityofroyaloak.org, 248-288-3550. Sunday worship services at 10 a.m., livestream on YouTube and Facebook.
• Universalist Unitarian Church of Farmington, 25301 Halsted Road, Farmington Hills, uufarmington.org. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, in person and livestream.
• University Presbyterian Church, 1385 S. Adams, Rochester Hills, universitypres.org, 248-375-0400.
• The Village Church of Ortonville, 93 N Church St. Ortonville, www.facebook.com/oumvillagechurch, 248 627-3125.
• Walled Lake United Methodist Church, 313 E Northport St., Walled Lake. Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m. in person, or at Facebook Live, facebook.com/walledlakeumc and YouTube, youtube.com/channel/UCjOTQmG5DAGUdd_ghKdp2FQ, walledlakeumc.org, 248-624-2405.
• Warren’s Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 29860 Dequindre, Warren. Sunday worship services are at 10 a.m. in person and livestream at www.aglc-warren.org, 586-751-7750.
• Waterford Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5725 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., www.waterfordadventist.org, 248-681-3334. Worship services in person and livestream, 11 a.m. Saturdays.
• Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, 143 Oneida St, Pontiac, www.welcomemissionarybaptistchurch.com, 248-335-8740. Sunday worship services are at 8:30 a.m. in person and livestream on Facebook at www.facebook.com/welcomemissionary.church.
• Wellspring Bible Church, 485 Farnsworth, White Lake Twp., worship services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, wellspringbiblechurch.org, 248-682-0319.
• West Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 4100 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., worship services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, westbloomfieldumc.org, 248-851-2330.
• White Lake Presbyterian Church. 4805 Highland Road, White Lake, worship services are 10 a.m. Sundays, 248-887-4654, whitelakepc.org.
• Williams Lake Church, 2840 Airport Road, Waterford Twp., www.facebook.com/williamslakechurch, 248-673-5911, www.williamslakechurch.com.
• Woodside Bible Church, with 14 locations in Southeast Michigan, livestream online services, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sundays, live.woodsidebible.org, 248-879-8533.
• Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St., Ferndale, in-person and online worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, www.zionlutheranmi.org.
To add a church or event to this list, visit the link to the online submission form at https://bit.ly/40a2iAm.
• America’s Corvette Car Show is 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Everest Collegiate High School & Academy, 5935 Clarkston Road, Clarkston. Spectators $10 per car, participant fees and online registration at www.americascorvetteclub.org, or call 248-884-3812. Silent auction proceeds to benefit SCAMP.
• Roadkill Nights is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 10, M1 Concourse, Pontiac, https://m1concourse.com/roadkill-nights-2024, ticket prices vary.
• “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show is Aug. 11, on Walnut Blvd., downtown Rochester starting at 9 a.m., hosted by Rochester Lions Club. All proceeds go to support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other charities. Awards are presented at approximately 3:30 p.m., features a food truck, DJ, t-shirts, posters, door prizes and raffles. For information, contact Celia Domalewski at 248-765-6929, www.rochesterlionsclub.org, $20 per car.
• Woodward Dream Show & Festival is Aug. 14-Aug. 17 kicking off with Corvettes on Woodward, on Aug. 14. Red, white and blue ‘Vettes will cruise the Woodward loop in Pontiac and pull into M1 Concourse’s arena and form a huge American flag, https://m1concourse.com/woodward-dream-show-home, ticket prices vary.
• Oak Park ‘Cruise & Groove’ Car Show is 6-9 p.m. Aug. 15, Water Tower Social District, 14700 Kingston Street, Oak Park, free and open to the public and will feature local classic cars, live music, food, and more. Classic car owners can register their vehicles online at https://forms.office.com/r/Hc5DEcpuYd , or by email at mbishop@oakparkmi.gov, or by calling 248-691-2350.
• Annual Woodward Dream Cruise is Saturday, Aug. 17, along Woodward Avenue, with car shows, car parades and entertainment in the area, Aug. 16-17, www.woodwarddreamcruise.com.
Charitable activities/Fundraisers
• Ace Hardware Bucket Days Promotion is Aug. 2-4. Participating Ace Hardware stores in Southeast Michigan offer shoppers the chance to donate $5 in exchange for a five-gallon Children’s Miracle Network bucket, proceeds from Ace Bucket Days sales will be donated to Corewell Health Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Shoppers will receive a 20% discount on all items they can fit into the bucket to purchase that day, with some exclusions.
• Planet Fitness Detroit-area locations school supply drive, collecting through Aug. 9, to benefit children in grades K-12 at Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, www.planetfitness.com/gyms/?q=detroit%20mi.
• Mike Morse Law Firm annual Project Backpack giveaway noon-2 p.m. Aug. 11, at Mike Morse Law Firm parking lot, 24901 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. All Southeast Michigan students, grades K-5, are invited to attend the Project Backpack event. Backpacks stuffed with essential items including pencils, crayons, scissors, etc., will be given away on a first-come first-serve basis. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required at www.855MIkeWins.com. In addition, participants can meet University of Michigan Running Back Donovan Edwards and watch a performance by the Detroit Youth Choir, free Kona Ice, snacks, spray tattoos, and inflatable games, raffles with prizes.
• Life-Sized Candy Land Game is noon-6 p.m. through Aug. 11, guests of all ages are invited to play a life-sized version of the classic board game inside Somerset Collection’s North Grand Court. Admission is a $5 donation to benefit Fleece & Thank You, a nonprofit that makes fleece blankets with encouraging messages for hospitalized children and their families, www.thesomersetcollection.com.
• Detroit Heart Walk is 8:30 a.m.-noon, Aug. 17, at Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester, fundraiser to benefit Children’s Heart Foundation, https://secure.qgiv.com/event/detroitwalk.
• Free diaper giveaway throughout the month of August. Priority Health partners with Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank to offer 100 free diapers and one package of wipes per baby, order at metropolitandetroitdiaperbank.com and schedule a curbside pick-up at one of 25 locations throughout metro Detroit.
Festivals/Shows
• Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival is Aug. 2-4, downtown Northville, (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday). Showcase of Michigan-based businesses and Back to School Bash on Aug. 4, with hands-on activities, student giveaways, and family-focused entertainment, www.BuyMichiganNow.com. Admission is free.
• Free Family Fun Fair is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 4, Crown Pointe Plaza, 25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 100, Oak Park, https://lifeskillsvillage.com/fair, to raise awareness for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, food, live music, bounce houses, free admission.
• 3rd annual Duck Race and Family Picnic and Outdoor Movie in the Park kicks off at 6 p.m. Aug. 6, at Shiawassee Park in Farmington. Bring chairs, blankets, non-alcoholic beverages and food, food vendors will also be on site. Movie begins at dusk. Family Fun Day with duck race opens at 3 p.m. Aug. 7, featuring activities and vendors with duck race at 6:30 p.m. with more than 7,500 little rubber ducks floating down the Shiawassee Park/Rouge River. Tickets are available for sale until 5 p.m. Aug. 7, https://caresfh.org/duck-race, 1 ticket for $5, 6 for $25, 13 for $50 and 28 for $100. Ticket sales fund CARES Free Food Pantry.
• Slice of Summer will be held 6-8 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Oak Park Community Center, 14300 Oak Park Blvd. in Oak Park, featuring music, dancing, hot dogs and miniature golf. Open to individuals ages 18+ with developmental disabilities and their caregivers, $10/participant and $5/caregiver and preregistration is required by Aug. 2. Register at OaklandCountyParks.com or call 248-858-0916. For questions, call or text 248-221-8040.
• Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival: 6-10:30 p.m. Aug. 9, and 3-10:30 p.m. Aug. 10, on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, live music, food trucks, vendors, www.cityofsouthfield.com, free admission, bring lawn chairs or blankets. Parking is $10.
• Milford Memories: Aug. 9-11, Art in the Village, corn hole, children’s activities, 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run is Aug. 11, downtown Milford. Beer tent in the parking lot, up the hill, in Central Park, featuring live music, open to families during the day from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. After 6 p.m. it is 21+ with a $5 admission. Parallel Fifth is at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9; The Family Tradition Band is at 7 p.m. Aug. 10; Power Play Detroit is noon-5 p.m. Aug. 11, www.milfordmemories.com.
• “Festival of Flight” annual Open House and Air Show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 11, with the airshow from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Oakland County International Airport. The event features a variety of air show performers, aircraft displays, a Kids Zone Play Area by Oakland County Parks & Recreation, and a health fair hosted by the Oakland County Health Division. Airplane and helicopter rides will be available for $50 per person. Admission and parking is free.
Golf outings
• 43rd Annual March of Dimes Golf Classic is Aug. 12, at Saint John’s Resort, 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, register at www.marchofdimes.org/events/Event.aspx?eventId=22749&.
• John Kelly Memorial Golf Invitational is Aug. 12, at the Country Club of Detroit, 220 Country Club Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, to support Rose Hill Center, mental health facility. Lunch at 11 a.m., shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Register at www.rosehillcenter.org/donate or call Janeen at 248-531-2406.
Health
• Open house for new facility for those living with serious mental health disorders is 5-7 p.m. Aug. 8, at The Lois and Milton Y. Zussman Center, 23800 W 10 Mile Road, Southfield. Registration required on the Gesher events page at geshermi.org.
Meteor show events
• Meteors & More is 7 p.m.-midnight Aug. 10 at Addison Oaks County Park, 1480 W Romeo Road, Leonard. From 7-10 p.m. will include glow golf, Solar System Trail walks led by an OCP naturalist, crafts, s’mores around the fire and popcorn, live music, presentation by Oakland Astronomy Club volunteers at 9 p.m. Perseid meteor shower viewing from 10 p.m.-midnight. Preregistration is required by calling 248-693-2432 or emailing AddisonOaks@oakgov.com. Bring a blanket or camping chair, program is subject to cancellation if weather is inclement. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. Vehicle Permit or daily park entry pass required, OaklandCountyParks.com.
• Meteor Shower Overnight: 6:45 p.m. Aug. 10, through 8 a.m. Aug. 11,Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills https://science.cranbrook.edu/visit/events/2024-08/meteor-shower-overnight, $125 per person nonmembers $106 per person members.
Museums
• Innovators- Past & Present Day Camp is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays Aug. 7-Aug. 21, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, $40 for museum members, $50 non-member, stories of local inventors, activities and swimming in Stony Creek, ages 7-11, registration required at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms.
• Rochester-Avon Historical Society presents “Rochester Under the Bridge-A Walking Tour,” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8, historical walking tour. 1830s Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal? Free for members, $5 suggested donation for nonmembers. Registration is required at www.rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org/events, or 248-266-5440.
Parks/Sports
• Open house about the future of Red Oaks County Park is 4-7 p.m. Aug. 5, at 600 E Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, free event will include opportunities to chat with design staff, see preliminary designs and play on Oakland County Parks inflatables (socks required). For more information, contact Jess Whatley at whatleyj@oakgov.com.
• Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights and Waterford Oaks Wave Pool in Waterford Twp. are open for the 2024 season. During the beginning and end of the season, waterpark and wave pool hours and dates of operation will be subject to change based on weather, attendance and staff availability. Children ages 0-11 must be accompanied by an adult. It is recommended to purchase tickets online because many days sell out in advance, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks, ticket prices vary.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Plant sales
• ReLeaf Michigan is partnering withSavATree and East Michigan Native Plants to hold its annual native plant sale on 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 18, at SavATree’s Troy location, 2427 John R Road. There will also be an “Ask an Arborist” to answer any questions about trees and woody shrubs. A wide variety of native grasses and flowers will be available in 2.5” containers, sold for $5 each, or in garden kits. The complete list can be viewed on ReLeaf Michigan’s website at www.releafmichigan.org/plantsale2024. Pre-orders can be made before Aug. 9.
Support activities/Resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
Farmers markets are open in the area, offering fresh produce, herbs and plants. In addition, some markets host food trucks and musical entertainment. Other items at markets include beauty products, baked foods, canned goods, arts and crafts.
• Downtown Berkley Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursdays through Oct. 31, at South Robina Avenue at 12 Mile Road, downtown Berkley, https://downtownberkley.com/farmersmarket.
• Birmingham Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 27, locally grown seasonal produce, artisan baked goods, fresh foods, plants, live music, food trucks and children’s activities in Public Parking Lot 6 at 660 North Old Woodward Ave., downtown Birmingham, (free parking on Sundays), 248-530-1200, ALLINBirmingham.com/FarmersMarket.
• Clarkston Area Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays through Oct. 12 in the front parking lot at the Clarkston Community Education Center, 6558 Waldon Road, Clarkston, features live music, clarkstonareafarmersmarket@gmail.com, clarkstonareafarmersmarket.com.
• Clawson Summer Sunday Park Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 11 and Aug. 25, at Clawson City Park, 1080 N. Custer (in the parking lot off Elmwood between Main and Crooks Road). The Farmstand is at the park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 3, www.cityofclawson.com/your_community/farmers_market.php.
• Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 2, at Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion, 33113 Grand River Ave., at Grove St., 248-473-7276 ext. 13, farmingtonfarmersmarket.com.
• Fenton Farmers Market: 5-8 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 19, in front of the Fenton Community & Cultural Center, 150 S. Leroy St., Fenton, facebook.com/fentonmarket, slpr.net, pets are not allowed in market space.
• Spicer Orchards: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, at 10411 Clyde, Fenton. U-pick blueberries, peaches, sunflowers and pre-picked corn in the market, while the season lasts. Call 810-632-7692 for hours and picking conditions, spicerorchards.com.
• Highland Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 5, at Highland Township Complex, 205 N. John St., Highland, live music, www.facebook.com/HighlandFarmersMarketMichigan, www.highlandfarmmarket.com. (new location this year)
• Holly Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct 27, at Crapo Park, downtown Holly, hollyfarmersmarket.weebly.com, facebook.com/HollyFarmers, https://hollyfarmersmarket.weebly.com.
• Fogler’s Greenhouse & Farm Market: Open daily, seasonally from early spring to late fall, 3979 Rochester Road, Rochester, and 559 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, foglersgreenhouse.com, 248-652-3614.
• Milford Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 10, at East Liberty Street between S. Main St. and Union St., in downtown Milford, fresh produce, live music, family activities, milfordvendor@gmail.com, milfordfarmersmarket.org.
• Northville Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 31, at Highland Lakes Shopping Center, 43039 W Seven Mile Road, Northville, live music, 248-349-7640, northville.org/farmers-market-vendors. (new location this year)
• Oakland County Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, (summer market hours), at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp., email OCmarket@oakgov.com, 248-858-5495, www.facebook.com/OaklandCountyFarmersMarket.
• Oak Park Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 3, at Community Center Parking Lot, 14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, SNAP/EBT/Bridge cards, Double Up Food Bucks, Senior Market Fresh and WIC Project Fresh coupons, 248-691-7555, oakparkmi.gov, www.facebook.com/opfarmersmarket.
• Davis Family Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 12, at Seymour Lake Township Park, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford, https://oxparkrec.org.
• Oxford Open-Air & Vendors Market: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15, downtown Oxford in Washington Square, preceding the Concerts in the Park events, www.facebook.com/DowntownOxford.
• McLaren Oakland Farmers Market: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays through October, in front of the McLaren Oakland Corporate building, near Huron Street, Pontiac. McLaren partnered with The City of Pontiac and Eastern Market to present the weekly market, pontiac.mi.us.
• Downtown Rochester Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26, at the corner of E. Third and Water Street, one block east of Main Street, Downtownrochestermi.com, 248-656-0060.
• Royal Oak Farmers Market: Farm Fresh Fridays is 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays through mid-October, and 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, year-round, at 316 E. 11 Mile, Royal Oak, 248-246-3276, romi.gov/farmersmarket. Antiques and Collectibles show is 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays.
• South Lyon Farmers and Artisans Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26, at 110 W. Liberty St. downtown South Lyon, 248-388-7404, www.facebook.com/SouthLyonFarmersandArtisansMarket
• Troy Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 18, (new day and time this year) at Jeanne M. Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center Drive, Troy, seasonal Michigan grown fruits and vegetables, flowers and products, food trucks, musical entertainment, 248-524-1147, troymi.gov/farmersmarket, facebook.com/TroyMIFarmersMarket.
• Walled Lake Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through October, at the Walled Lake City Event Field, 1499 E. West Maple, Walled Lake, 248-624-4847, walledlake.us.
Oakland County Farmers Market. Peg McNichol/MediaNews Group
• Muscle & More is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 3, at Royal Oak Historical Museum, 1411 W Webster Road, Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, 248-439-1501. Classic Car Show, pre-registration $20, day of show $25.
• America’s Corvette Car Show is 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Everest Collegiate High School & Academy, 5935 Clarkston Road, Clarkston. Spectators $10 per car, participant fees and online registration at www.americascorvetteclub.org, or call 248-884-3812. Silent auction proceeds to benefit SCAMP.
• “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show is Aug. 11, on Walnut Blvd., downtown Rochester starting at 9 a.m., hosted by Rochester Lions Club. All proceeds go to support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other charities. Awards are presented at approximately 3:30 p.m., features a food truck, DJ, t-shirts, posters, door prizes and raffles. For information, contact Celia Domalewski at 248-765-6929, www.rochesterlionsclub.org, $20 per car.
• Roadkill Nights is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 10, M1 Concourse, Pontiac, https://m1concourse.com/roadkill-nights-2024, ticket prices vary.
• Woodward Dream Show & Festival is Aug. 14-Aug. 17 kicking off with Corvettes on Woodward, on Aug. 14. Red, white and blue ‘Vettes will cruise the Woodward loop in Pontiac and pull into M1 Concourse’s arena and form a huge American flag, https://m1concourse.com/woodward-dream-show-home, ticket prices vary.
• Oak Park ‘Cruise & Groove’ Car Show is 6-9 p.m. Aug. 15, Water Tower Social District, 14700 Kingston Street, Oak Park, free and open to the public and will feature local classic cars, live music, food, and more. Classic car owners can register their vehicles online at https://forms.office.com/r/Hc5DEcpuYd , or by email at mbishop@oakparkmi.gov, or by calling 248-691-2350.
• The annual Woodward Dream Cruise is Saturday, Aug. 17, along Woodward Avenue, with car shows, car parades and entertainment in the area, Aug. 16-17, www.woodwarddreamcruise.com.
Charitable activities/Fundraisers
• Jackie Kallen, known as “The First Lady of Boxing,” will be part of a benefit, “Knockout Skin Cancer,” 6-9 p.m. Aug. 1, at the Steinway Piano Gallery 2700 E. West Maple, Commerce Twp., $100 per ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and buffet prepared by Andiamo, complimentary valet parking, an open bar featuring fine wine, craft cocktails and beer, music by The Blue Guitar, DJ, sports memorabilia silent auction, benefit for UEmpower Foundation, to support patients of all ages needing assistance, https://uempower.org/events1. Call 815-367-6937 to reserve tickets.
• Ace Hardware Bucket Days Promotion is Aug. 2-4. Participating Ace Hardware stores in Southeast Michigan offer shoppers the chance to donate $5 in exchange for a five-gallon Children’s Miracle Network bucket, proceeds from Ace Bucket Days sales will be donated to Corewell Health Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Shoppers will receive a 20% discount on all items they can fit into the bucket to purchase that day, with some exclusions.
• Woodhouse Day Spa announces the Color of Wellness 5K Run, a family event to benefit local families facing cancer via New Day Foundation for Families, Aug. 3, starting at 8 a.m., beginning and ending at Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., and winding through the streets of downtown Rochester. Registration for the Color of Wellness 5K is $30 per person; register by July 15 to guarantee a race t-shirt and finisher medal, 248-564-9577, www.FoundationforFamilies.org.
• Detroit Heart Walk is 8:30 a.m.-noon, Aug. 17, at Rochester Municipal Park. 400 6th St., Rochester, fundraiser to benefit Children’s Heart Foundation, https://secure.qgiv.com/event/detroitwalk.
Community activities
• Wet and Wild Wednesdays are noon-2 p.m. Wednesdays, through July 31 at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, $5 ages 2+, no registration required.
• The Clarkston Area Backyard Birders meeting is at 6:30 p.m. July 31, with a presentation of “Living with Us,” the first episode, from the BBC series, “The Secret Life of Birds,” at Wint Nature Center in Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp. The free event Includes refreshments, open to the public.
• Oakland Uncorked is 7-10 p.m. Aug. 2, Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, annual event that showcases local restaurants, wine distributors, craft beer brewers and artists. Advance register at WaterfordChamber.org or 248-666-8600. $60/person, ages 21+, non-refundable tickets.
• Gun Destruction Event is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 3, at Nativity Episcopal Church, 21220 W 14 Mile Road, Bloomfield Hills, www.stdavidssf.org.
• Movies Under the Stars is July 29, at Hess Hathaway Park, 825 S. Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp. $5 per person, free for children under 2, www.waterfordmi.gov.
• Movies in the Moonlight- “Barbie” is Aug. 3, in the parking lot at the corner of E. Third & Water, one block east of Main. The movie lot opens at 7 p.m. and movies begin around 8:30 pm. Admission is free. www.DowntownRochesterMI.com.
• Stream Science is 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15, at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, free, no registration required, donations welcome, Rochesterhills.org/museum.
Educational events
• Information session for adults 18+ to learn how to get free college tuition at Oakland Community College through the Michigan Reconnect program, 6:30-8 p.m. July 30, at Auburn Hills Campus, F122, register at www.edu/mireconnect, for questions, email admissions@oaklandcc.edu.
• Youth Career Discovery Camp for middle schoolers ages 10-14 to explore high-demand careers and get involved in team activities, is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 5-8 at OCC Auburn Hills Campus, MTEC Building, Room 236. Register at www.oaklandcc.edu/ce, for questions, contact Pam Janczarek at phjancza@oaklandcc.edu or 248-232-4167, $150 per student.
Festivals/Shows
• Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is July 27 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 28, at 6925 Daly Road, West Bloomfield Twp., up to 140 nationally recognized artists, free parking in the last back half of the parking lot behind West Bloomfield Medical Center, 6900 Orchard Lake Road, hotworks.org, admission is $5, free for ages 13 and younger.
• Fine Art at The Village is July 27 and noon-6 p.m. July 28 at The Village of Rochester Hills shopping center, features food trucks, activities for children including arts and crafts and book readings. R & D Band at noon-5 p.m. July 28 in Festival Park, www.FineArtAtTheVillage.com.
• Annual Diversity Expo Event is 4-6:30 p.m. July 30, featuring 90+ minority, women, veteran and LGBTQ+ businesses, at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E Eleven Mile Road, Royal Oak, free event. Register at https://bit.ly/44C4Jhr.
• Food Truck Festival at the Big Rig Gig is 5-9 p.m. Aug. 2, at Friendship Park, 3380 Clarkston Road, Orion Twp., www.orionareachamber.com/events/details/food-truck-festival-at-the-big-rig-gig-in-partnership-with-orion-parks-rec-14710.
• Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival is Aug. 2-4, downtown Northville, (4 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Friday, 1o a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday). Showcase of Michigan-based businesses, and Back to School Bash on Aug. 4, with hands-on activities, student giveaways, and special family-focused entertainment, including performances from magician Anthony Grupido, www.BuyMichiganNow.com. Admission is free.
• Free Family Fun Fair is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 4, Crown Pointe Plaza, 25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 100, Oak Park, https://lifeskillsvillage.com/fair, to raise awareness for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, food, live music, bounce houses, free admission.
• 3rd annual Duck Race and Family Picnic and Outdoor Movie in the Park kicks off at 6 p.m. Aug. 6, at Shiawassee Park in Farmington. Bring chairs, blankets, non-alcoholic beverages, and food, food vendors will also be on site. Movie begins at dusk. Family Fun Day with duck race opens at 3 p.m. Aug. 7, featuring activities and vendors with duck race at 6:30 p.m. with more than 7,500 little rubber ducks floating down the Shiawassee Park/Rouge River. The first duckling to cross the finish line wins $100 worth of groceries for 52 weeks from Busch’s Fresh Food Market for ticket holder. Tickets are available for sale until 5 p.m. Aug. 7, https://caresfh.org/duck-race, 1 ticket for $5, 6 for $25, 13 for $50 and 28 for $100. Ticket sales fund CARES Free Food Pantry.
• Slice of Summer will be held 6-8 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Oak Park Community Center, 14300 Oak Park Blvd. in Oak Park, featuring music, dancing, hot dogs and miniature golf. Open to individuals ages 18+ with developmental disabilities and their caregivers, $10/participant and $5/caregiver and preregistration is required by Aug. 2. Register at OaklandCountyParks.com or call 248-858-0916. For questions, call or text 248-221-8040.
• “Festival of Flight” annual Open House and Air Show is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 11, with the airshow from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Oakland County International Airport. The event features a variety of air show performers, aircraft displays, a Kids Zone Play Area by Oakland County Parks & Recreation, and a health fair hosted by the Oakland County Health Division. Airplane and helicopter rides will be available for $50 per person. Admission and parking is free.
Golf outings
• 43rd Annual March of Dimes Golf Classic is Aug. 12, at Saint John’s Resort, 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, register at www.marchofdimes.org/events/Event.aspx?eventId=22749&.
• John Kelly Memorial Golf Invitational is Aug. 12, at the Country Club of Detroit, 220 Country Club Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, to support Rose Hill Center, mental health facility. Lunch at 11 a.m., shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Register at www.rosehillcenter.org/donate or call Janeen at 248-531-2406.
Parks/Sports
• Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights and Waterford Oaks Wave Pool in Waterford Twp. are open for the 2024 season. During the beginning and end of the season, waterpark and wave pool hours and dates of operation will be subject to change based on weather, attendance and staff availability. Children ages 0-11 must be accompanied by an adult. It is recommended to purchase tickets online because many days sell out in advance, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks, ticket prices vary.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Support activities/Resources
• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.
• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 – call or text 800-231-1127.
• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.
• Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 and then press 1 to connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.
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