The following is a list of organizations in the area that are offering Friday fish fry dinners during Lent.
• Knights of Columbus #8659 Lenten Fish Dinners are 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 11, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish, 3400 S. Adams Road, Auburn Hills, 248-852-4170, www.esacredheart.org, dine-in or carry-out, $14+, children younger than 10-free, other menu items, www.facebook.com/sacredHeart7009.
• Berkley American Legion Stanley J. Fons Post 374 hosts its annual Fish Fry Dinner Fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. Fridays, through April 18, at 2079 W. Twelve Mile Road, Berkley, dinners start at $10 for 1-piece dinner, menu prices vary, carryout hot-line 248-591-9220, facebook.com/berkleyamericanlegion. Also, bake sale will be held during Friday fish dinners. Donated baked items requested, and can be dropped off on Thursdays or Fridays.
• Clarkston Eagles 3373 offers Friday Fish Fry dinners, 5-8 p.m. Fridays at 5640 Maybee Road, Clarkston, $10-$12+.
• Friday Night Fish Fry dinners are 5-8 p.m. Fridays, at American Legion Chief Pontiac Post 377, 4819 Mary Sue Ave., Clarkston, www.chiefpontiac377.org, 248-673-9301. The menu includes a range of choices, prices vary.
• Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry dinners are 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays through April 11, at St. Joseph Myrick Hall, 715 N. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, $15 for 2-piece cod fish dinner with coleslaw, roll and French fries, $19 for three-piece dinner. Sit down or carry out, cash and credit card accepted for dinners (cash only for the beverage bar), www.stjoelo.org, 248-693-0440.
• Oxford American Legion Post 108 offers fish dinners from noon to 8 p.m. Fridays throughout the year, at 130 Drahner Road, Oxford, 248-628-9081, menu prices vary.
• The Rochester Area Knights of Columbus will be offering fish fry dinners every Friday during Lent, through April 11, between 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow, Rochester. Baked or fried cod fish dinners, adults-$14 and children 12 and under-$7, baked potato-$1, drinks-$1, desserts-$2. Cash or credit cards are accepted, https://kofc5452.org. Dine in or carry out is available.
• Royal Oak-Detroit Elks Lodge #34 offers fish dinners, 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays through April 18, during Lent at the lodge, 2401 E 4th St, Royal Oak. Fish and chips dinners include 3 pieces of cod, fries, coleslaw for $15, baked walleye dinners are $15, kids meals are $8, dessert included with meals, www.facebook.com/RODElks34.
• Royal Oak First United Methodist Church Fish Dinners are 4:30-7 p.m. March 21 and April 4, at the church, 320 W. 7th Street, Royal Oak, www.rofum.org, 248-541-4100, menu prices vary.
• Friday fish fry dinners are 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, through April 18, at St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit, Kilgour Scottish Centre, 2363 Rochester Road, Troy, dine-in or carry out, www.facebook.com/DetroitScots, 248-526-1849, $15-$17+, children-$7+, cash bar.
• St. William Dads’ Club 36th Annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinners are 4-8 p.m. Fridays through April 11, and carryout only, 3-8 p.m. April 18, at St. William Parish 531 Common St., Walled Lake, drive-up service, order online at https://saintwilliam.net, 248-624-1421, Fish dinner-carryout is $15.50+, other menu items to purchase.
• Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry Dinners, are 4-8 p.m. Fridays, through April 11, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins White Lake Twp., 248-698-3100, www.stpatrickwhitelake.org, dine-in or drive-thru, fish dinners, menu prices vary.
• Taylor Tomlinson: Jan. 10, Fox Theatre, ticket prices vary.
On sale 10 a.m. March 28
• John Legend: Nov. 11, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary.
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
• RAIN-A Tribute to the Beatles: 7:30 p.m. March 21, Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Burton Cummings: March 21, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, 350 Madison St., Detroit, www.hollywoodgreektown.com/entertainment, $69+.
• Ben Sharkey: 8 p.m. March 21, at 20 Front Street, Lake Orion, 248-783-7105, www.20frontstreet.com, doors at 7:30 p.m., $20+.
• Harmony in the Hills Lenten Concert Series: Wendy Chu, piano, is noon March 21, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St. Rochester, https://stpaulsrochester.org.
• Tales from the D-Dennis Coffey: March 21, Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit, hosted by Detroit musician Tino Gross, featuring performance by Spyder Turner, Ronnie Nelson Band, detroithistorical.org, $35.
• STOMP: 7:30 p.m. March 20-21, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $63-$89.
• Sebastian Maniscalco: 7 p.m. March 22, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Experience Hendrix Tour: 7:30 p.m. March 22, Fox Theatre, Detroit, featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Marcus King, Eric Johnson, Noah Hunt, Devon Allman, Ally Venable, (and more, lineup subject to change), Fox Theatre, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• The Spinners: March 22, Andiamo Celebrity Showroom, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren, andiamoshowroom.com, doors at 7 p.m., $35-$79+.
• Tusk-Fleetwood Mac tribute: March 22, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, ticketmaster.com, ticket prices vary.
• Old Days – A Chicago Tribute: 8 p.m. March 22, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, $25+
• Cooper Alan: March 22, Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W 4th St. Royal Oak, www.royaloakmusictheatre.com, 248-399-3065, ticket prices vary.
• Steinway Piano Recital-Ravel Festival: 6:30-8 p.m. March 22 and 3-5:30 p.m. March 23, Cranbrook House, 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills. Register for tickets at https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/steinway-piano-recitals, $50 general admission each day, $25-full time students.
• Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October: March 23, Flagstar Strand Theatre, Pontiac, www.flagstarstrand.com, ticket prices vary.
• Newberry & Verch: March 23, The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, https://theark.org/event, $20+.
• Dwele, Conya Doss: 7:30 p.m., March 23, Sound Board at MotorCity Casino, Detroit, 313presents.com, ticket prices vary.
• Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass: March 25, Masonic Cathedral Theatre, 500 Temple St., Detroit, www.themasonic.com, doors at 7 p.m. ticket prices vary.
• Sarah Shook & The Disarmers: March 25, The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, www.themagicbag.com, doors at 7 p.m., all ages, $20+ adv.
Opera
• Mozart’s “Così fan tutte”: April 5-13, Detroit Opera House, 1526 Broadway St., Detroit. Tickets start at $30, available at https://detroitopera.org, tickets@detroitopera.org, 313-237-7464.
Shows
• Backyard Pool & Spa Show: March 21-23, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, www.backyardpoolshow.com, gen admission is $14, free for children under 12.
• 2nd Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 29, White Lake Oaks, 991 N. Williams Lake Road, White Lake, admission is free, concession items available for purchase. For information, call 248-698-2700 or email rowleyd@oakgov.com, OaklandCountyParks.com.
• Davison High School Spring Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 5, Davison High School, 1250 N. Oak Road, Davison. The annual event is hosted by the Davison wrestling boosters. Admission is $3 for ages 14+, https://smetankacraftshows.com.
Theater
• “Vanities-The Musical”: March 19-April 13, Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University, 248-377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• “The 39 Steps”: Through March 21, Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Campus – Building T Smith Theatre, 27055 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, www.oaklandcc.edu/calendar, tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for seniors and students, and free for OCC students, employees and alumni, www.eventbrite.com/e/the-39-steps-tickets-1109564660769?aff=oddtdtcreator.
• “The 39 Steps”: Through March 22, presented by Clarkston Village Players, at The Depot Theatre, 4861 White Lake Road, Clarkston, clarkstonvillageplayers.org, 248-425-5842, $17.
• “Double Takes”: Through March 22, Planet Ant Black Box, 2357 Caniff St., Hamtramck, planetant.com/events for $25 or $30 at the door.
• “Alice Through The Looking Glass”: March 22-April 19, The Boardwalk Theatre, 109 S. 3rd St., Saint Clair, www.thumbcoasttheaters.com, 810-278-1749, $38.
• “Kimberly Akimbo”: Through March 23, Fisher Theatre, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit. 313-872-1000, broadwayindetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• “Laughter on the 23rd Floor”: Through March 29, Avon Players Community Theatre, 1185 Washington Road, Rochester Hills, 248-608-9077, www.avonplayers.org, $28.
• “Steel Magnolias”: Through March 30, Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, $30 (including ticketing fee), 248-644-2075, www.birminghamvillageplayers.com.
• “English”: Through April 6, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E Cady St., Northville, www.tippingpointtheatre.com, ticket prices vary.
• Meadow Brook Theatre Guild Costume Show: 3 p.m. March 27, Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow, Rochester. Guild members will model costumes from previous theater productions, for information, email AAUWLinda@gmail.com, no tickets required.
• “Dress Rehearsal”- The Show: March 28-April 5, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Planet Ant Black Box, 2357 Caniff Street, Hamtramck, planetant.com/events, $30+ or $35+ at the door.
• “Groundhog Day”-The Musical: March 28-April 6, presented by Grosse Pointe Theatre, Pierce Middle School, 15430 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Park, $35 including fees (weekends) $25 including fees (weeknights), gpt.org/groundhog, 313-881-4004.
• “The Prom” musical: March 28-April 6, Hilberry Gateway, 4715 Cass Ave, Detroit, https://theatreanddance.wayne.edu/about/hilberrygateway, ticket prices vary, parking fees.
• “White Rabbit Red Rabbit”: 7 p.m. March 30, Tipping Point Theatre, 361 E Cady St., Northville, featuring TPT Artistic Director Julia Glander, the performance unfolds with the premise that the performer sees the script for the first time on stage, and performs it only once.
• Open Auditions: Grosse Pointe Theatre is holding open auditions for its Ten-Minute Play Festival, 10 a.m.-noon April 5, at Grosse Pointe Theatre’s Rehearsal Studio, 315 Fisher Road, Grosse Pointe. Adult actors of various ages are needed for ten short plays. Register at www.gpt.org/auditions.
Art
• Drawing in the Galleries: European-Medieval & Renaissance is 6-8:30 p.m. March 21, noon-4 p.m. March 23; Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.dia.org.
• “Building an Artistic Life: Arts Career Forum 2025 is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 21, at Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, www.wccnet.edu/succeed/entrepreneurship-center/events-workshops, free.
• “Acrylic Paintings of Family at Home and Abroad”: Opens March 24, Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, opening reception and artist talk is 6-8 p.m. March 28, featuring paintings and poetry by artist Elizabeth Hull, www.fhgov.com, 248-699-6709.
• Public Lecture Series: Mike Cloud, 6 p.m. March 27, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookart.edu/event/public-lecture-mike-cloud, 248-645-3300, free and open to the public at Cranbrook’s deSalle Auditorium. Cranbrook Art Museum is open late and free to all on Thursdays, arrive early to explore exhibitions.
• “Anti-Inflation Art Show”: Through March 28, Color | Ink Studio, 20919 John R Road, Hazel Park. Gallery is open 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday, and at other times by appointment, ColorInkStudio.com, 248-398-6119.
• Art Leaders Gallery Young Artist Scholarship Competition: Submission deadline is 6 p.m. March 31, at Art Leaders Gallery, 33086 Northwestern Hwy, West Bloomfield Twp., www.artleaders.com/young-artist-juried-exhibition, $10 entry fee.
• Artists invitations: The Northville Art House invites artists for two upcoming art fairs. The Young Artist Art Fair for ages 7-18 is May 10, apply by May 1 at https://northvillearthouse.org/yaaf/registration. The Northville Art House Art Market is June 13-15, with a March 31 deadline to apply at www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13318. Both fairs charge booth fees, www.northvillearthouse.org, 248-344-0497.
• Deck Art 2025: Downtown Rochester is calling all artists, youth and adult, to participate in downtown Rochester’s annual Skateboard Art Competition & Exhibition Deck Art 2025. Artists are asked to provide their unique work on a blank skateboard deck. Winning pieces will be picked in each category by a panel of judges, and prizes awarded. Registration is open through April 11 (while supplies last), and the event takes place on May 15-16, www.downtownrochestermi.com/deck-art.
• Anthony Brass “Breath”: Through April 11, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, www.fadl.org.
• NOXX Cannabis Mural Contest: Submissions are due by April 15. The design should celebrate what makes Detroit unique. Artists can submit up to five designs for consideration. From April 21 to May 4, the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite design. The 430-square-foot mural will be featured on the covered parking lot wall at NOXX’s dispensary, 23622 Woodward Ave. Pleasant Ridge. The mural will be painted between May 13 and May 22, weather permitting, https://noxx.com/noxx-woodward-mural-contest.
• Warp and Weft-Technologies within Textiles: Exhibit through May 3, The Shepherd, 1265 Parkview St., Detroit. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, https://lscgallery.com/the-shepherd-bio.
• Downtown Rochester Makers’ Market: Vendor registration is open until April 18, vendors will be notified if selected by April 23. The market is scheduled for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 21, at W. Fourth Street in downtown Rochester. Artisan vendors, makers, and handmade crafters are welcome to purchase a vendor space at the market. Registration forms and prices are at Downtownrochestermi.com.
• Tiff Massey-“7 Mile + Livernois”: Exhibit through May 11, 2025, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org.
• Painted with Silk-The Art of Early American Embroidery: Through June 15, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, https://dia.org/events/exhibitions/painted-silk.
• Henry Ossawa Tanner-“Flight into Egypt”: On view in African American, Level 2, West Wing, D, Detroit Institute of Arts, Art-Making Studio, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.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.
• University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State St., Ann Arbor, 734-764-0395, umma.umich.edu, ticket prices vary.
Beats, continued
• Mike Zito: 7:45 p.m. March 28, Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Road, Westland. Doors at 7 p.m. 734-513-5030, okenlounge.com, $20+.
• Lily Rose, Payton Smith: March 28, District 142, 142 Maple St., Wyandotte, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, district142live.com, $20-$30+.
• Dueling Pianos: 8 p.m. March 28, Younger’s Showroom, 120 S. Main, Romeo, ages 21+, www.youngersromeo.com, $25+
• The War and Treaty: 7 p.m. March 29, Saint Andrews Hall, 431 E Congress St., Detroit, livenation.com, ticket prices vary.
• The Taxpayers: March 29, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-820-5596, thelovingtouchferndale.com, all ages, doors at 7 p.m., $30+.
• The Miracles: 7:30 p.m. March 29, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., www.macombcenter.com, 586-286-2222, $53-$79, ages 12 and under- $50-$69.
• The Used: April 3, 5, 6, The Fillmore Detroit, www.thefillmoredetroit.com, ticket prices vary.
• Candlelight-Classic Rock on Strings: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles is April 4, Sanctuary Church Birmingham, 300 Willits St, Birmingham, https://feverup.com/m/250445, ticket prices vary
• Dueling Pianos: 8 p.m. April 5, The Roxy, 401 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, 248-453-5285, www.theroxyrochester.com, doors at 7 p.m., ages 21+, $30+.
• Hawaiian artist Maoli: April 5, Majestic Theatre, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit, www.majesticdetroit.com/calendar, doors at 7 p.m., 29.50+.
Books
• Author Dagnija “Daggie” Lacis: 2 p.m. March 23, Clarkston Public Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston. Dagnija “Daggie” Lacis, author of memoir, “The Wall Falls, A Woman Rises”, in-conversation with former WDIV reporter Mara MacDonald about her memoir, followed by a book signing, register at www.cidlibrary.org/event-calendar#/events.
• Author Amy Piper: Book signing events for “Secret Michigan-A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure:” 6:30-8 p.m. April 2, at Milford Public Library, 330 Family Drive, Milford, 248-684-0845; 2-4 p.m. April 6, at Brighton District Library, 100 Library Dr, Brighton, 810-229-6571; Noon-5 p.m. April 13, at Super 8, 6951 Newark Road, Imlay City, 810-683-9079; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26, Northfield Area Library Spring Fest, Northfield, (Whitmore Lake). The events are free and open to the public.
Classical/Orchestra
• Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony: March 21-23, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, concert performance of the opera, dso.org, $20+.
• Classical Series: University of Michigan Chamber Music is 7 p.m. March 21, Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, 248-699-6709, all ages, free, advance registration required.
• Beethoven & Brahms: March 21-23, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dso.org, $20+.
• Prism Strings: 11 a.m. March 27, Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, 248-699-6709, all ages, concession, $15 adv., $20 at the door.
• Jader Conducts Brahms’s Third Symphony: March 27-29, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit, concert performance of the opera, dso.org, $20+.
• The Ferndale Community Concert Band: 3 p.m. March 30 at Orchestra Hall in Detroit, www.fcconcertband.org/event-calendar, free admission.
Comedy/Magic
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle: Matt McCusker-March 20-22; John Caparulo-March 27-29; at 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak, www.comedycastle.com, 248-542-9900, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• One Night Stans: Aries Spears-March 20-22; Hip-Prov with Tam White-March 28; Chris Barnes-March 27-29; at 4761 Highland Road, Waterford Twp., www.onenightstans.club, 248-249-1321, ages 18+, ticket prices vary.
• “Comedy Night at The Crofoot”: 8-11 p.m. March 22, featuring Councilwoman Melanie Rutherford’s Stand-Up Debut, The Crofoot, 1 S. Saginaw St., Pontiac, tickets at the door and online at https://thecrofoot.com/events, $15+.
• Michael Carbonaro: March 22, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit, www.musichall.org, $30+.
Dance
• Hula Palooza: 2 p.m. March 22, Unity East of Clinton Township, 23057 N Nunneley, Clinton Twp. Polynesian Dance Workshop, includes light snacks/refreshments, $30 per adult, $15 per child 10-17. Register via email by March 19, to uec.hulapalooza@gmail.com. Pay by cash or check at door, proceeds benefit Unity East of Clinton Township and Polynesian Arts Advocacy Council of Michigan.
• Fred Astaire Dance Studios Youth Dance Program: Ballroom Stars Youth Dance Program audition for dancers ages 6-17, and information event for parents/caregivers, 9 a.m.-noon April 12. Advance registration is required. Contact Fred Astaire Dance Studios: call or text 248-773-9392 or email bloomfieldhills@fredastaire.com.
Film
• AMC Theatres: AMC Forum Sterling Heights, 586-254-1381; AMC Star Gratiot Clinton Township, 586-791-2095; AMC Star Great Lakes Auburn Hills, 248-454-0314; AMC Star John R Madison Heights, 248-585-4477, amctheatres.com.
• Cinemark Southland Center, Taylor, 734-287-0629, www.cinemark.com/theatres.
• Detroit Film Theatre at Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, dia.org, ticket prices vary.
• Emagine Theatres: Birmingham 8, 248-723-6230; Emagine Palladium in Birmingham, 248-385-0500; Canton, 734-787-3002; The Riviera in Farmington Hills, 248-788-6572; Hartland, 810-207-5757; Macomb, 586-372-3456; Novi, 248-468-2990; Rochester Hills, 248-378-2991; Royal Oak, 248-414-1000, emagine-entertainment.com. Winter Kids Film Series is offered through March 20, with $3 tickets. Open caption showtimes are Sunday and Wednesday afternoons throughout March at select Emagine Theatres, ticket prices vary.
• Farmington Civic Theater: 33332 Grand River Ave., Farmington, www.theFCT.com.
• St. Pat’s Party for Lost Voices Concert: 7 p.m. March 22, in the Wilcox Theater at the Plymouth Arts and Recreational Center (PARC), 650 Church Street in Plymouth, featuring Kitty Donohoe & Friends, Gretchen Pleuss and Mike Ball. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and sandwiches available for purchase. Proceeds to support Lost Voices, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing healing to kids who have experienced severe trauma through the power of music and storytelling, lostvoices.org, 313-405-7664, doors at 6 p.m., $25-$75+.
• Laugh Out Loud 4: 5:30-9 p.m. April 25, Dinner and Comedy Night with Jonnie W, at Lakeside Assembly of God, 46155 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, www.lakesideag.org/events/event/743/lol-4/2025-04-25, 586 726-1120. Net proceeds benefit Project Rescue, $25+ show only, (show at 8 p.m.), $35+ dinner and show.
Misc.
• “Elevate Your Well-Being” Seminar: 5-7:30 p.m. March 26, Emagine Palladium, 209 Hamilton Row, Birmingham, www.LiveWellLeadWell.us, $50+.
• Holistic Mystic Market & Meet Up: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 29, CenterPeace Healing and Events, 2609 Crooks Road, Troy. Immersive healing experiences including gallery readings, sound baths, meditation and mindfulness groups, www.centerpeacehealing.com, $7.
• Live cooking demonstration: 6:30 p.m. April 10, with Chef Jim Oppat at Andiamo Warren, 7096 E 14 Mile Road, Warren. Guests will watch as Chef Jim creates a spring menu of the evening’s dishes. Following the demo, guests will be served a four-course meal complete with a sommelier-curated wine pairing. Reservations required at www.AndiamoItalia.com, $59+ per person.
Museums
• Founder’s Day is 2-4 p.m. March 23, The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, presented by the Rochester Historical Commission, includes a presentation on Indigenous people in Oakland County presented by Carol Egbo, Oakland County’s Historian. starting with an Irish Bagpiper and ending with entertainment from Irish Dancers. Light refreshments provided. Register at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, free event.
• Spring into Science: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 26-28, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, explore Michigan’s ecosystems and natural world through hands-on, environmental fun, 248-645-3200, cranbrook.edu, activities free with general admission, $14 for adults and $10.50 for children ages 2 to 12 and seniors ages 65+. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 26-27 and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. March 28.
• Meadow Brook Hall: Guided House Tours and Self-Guided Tours, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester. Visit meadowbrookhall.org/tours for tour times and ticket prices. Downton Abbey-inspired Servant’s Life Tours are 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on select Saturdays and Sundays through March, tickets are $45 per person, advance purchase at meadowbrookhall.org/servantslife. Flashlight Tours are on select Tuesdays through April 4, tickets are $30 per person, advance purchase at https://meadowbrookhall.org/flashlight.
• Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm presents Cabin Fever Lecture Series, 7-8 p.m. Fridays in March, at the Calf Barn. Admission is $8/adults, $5/seniors and students; free for museum members. Register at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, includes light refreshments.
• The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is open for drop-in hours, Fridays and Saturdays, from noon-3 p.m. with guided tours of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Red House starting at 1 p.m.
• 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.
• 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.
• Dossin Great Lakes Museum: 100 Strand Drive, Belle Isle, Detroit, detroithistorical.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., noon, and 2 p.m., www.fordpiquetteplant.org, 313-872-8759.
• Ford House, historic home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford, 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, www.fordhouse.org, 313-884-4222, www.fordhouse.org/events. Ford House to Host Free Community Appreciation Day on April 5, guests can choose between two free admission options: Grounds Admission or House + Grounds Admission.
• 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 welcome, www.gwbhs.org, 248-757-2451.
• 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.
• Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci): 5020 John R St., Detroit, 313-577-8400, www.mi-sci.org. Regular museum gen. adm. is $17+. 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., Tuesday through Sunday and until 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Kids Town exhibit provides a tinkering space for children 5 and under to explore creativity as part of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) concepts – while under the supervision of parents and caregivers. “Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family” exhibit is open through May, (collection of tyrannosaur skeleton casts, fossils, and life-size displays).
• Monroe County Museum: 126 S Monroe St., Monroe, monroemi.gov.
• Motown Museum, 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, motownmuseum.org, 313-875-2264.
• 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. First Thursday Lecture Series is 7-8:30 p.m., first Thursday of the month, free.
• Royal Oak Historical Society Museum: Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 1411 W. Webster Road, Royal Oak, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, 248-439-1501, $10+ suggested donation. The Underground Railroad in Oakland County traveling exhibit. Royal Oak Historical Society Speaker Series by local historian and Executive Director of Selfridge Military Air Museum, Steve Mrozek.
• Westin Book Cadillac at 100 Exhibition: Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit, presented with Detroit Historical Society, exhibit explores the 100-year history of the Book Cadillac hotel, https://detroithistorical.org.
• 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. Bank of America and The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History are partnering to provide free admission to all museum visitors on the second Sunday of each month from March through June 2025.
• The Zekelman Holocaust Center: 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills. “The Evidence Room”, exhibit is through June 15, at The HC, 28123 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, $10 per person or free with membership, www.holocaustcenter.org, 248-553-2400.
Birmingham Village Players production of “Steel Magnolias” runs Thursday through Sunday, March 14-30, in Birmingham. (Photo by Joseph Lease Photography, Mary Magyari)
• Oakland County Farmers Market offers a free cooking demonstration, 10-11 a.m. March 22, held in cooperation with edibleWOW, at Oakland County Farmers Market, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Twp., featuring Executive Chef Terence Tarver of The Inn at St. John’s, OaklandCountyParks.com/FarmersMarket. The market is open 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, during the winter.
• Holistic Mystic Market & Meet Up is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 29, CenterPeace Healing and Events, 2609 Crooks Road, Troy. Immersive healing experiences including gallery readings, sound baths, meditation and mindfulness groups, www.centerpeacehealing.com, $7.
• Mother & Son Dinner Dance is 5-7 p.m. March 30, Lafayette Grande Ballroom, 1 Lafayette St., Pontiac, https://tinyurl.com/MotherSonRegister, includes dinner, DJ, a raffle, photobooth, a special gift for both mothers and sons, and a vote for Queen and Prince. Families can purchase tickets at https://tinyurl.com/MotherSonRegister. Hosted by Pontiac Youth Recreation and Enrichment Division, for questions, call 248-758-3039, $40/couple for Pontiac residents, $50/couple for non-residents.
• Mother Son Dance is at 6 p.m. April 5, Waterford Recreation Center, 5640 Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp., pre-registration is required at www.waterfordmi.gov/876/17597/Daddy-Daughter-Dance, 248-674-5441, $15 resident each, $19 non-resident.
Education/Scholarships/Workshops
• St. Augustine Lutheran Church will host a free seminar on the top 10 warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s presented by Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter from 10 a.m.-noon March 22 at SALT Church, 5475 Livernois, Troy. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and coffee and light snacks will be provided. Advanced registration is suggested by calling 248-879-6400. Walk-ins welcome as space provides.
• Oakland Community College is hosting a Career and Resource Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. March 19, on the Auburn Hills campus, 2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills. More than 60 employers will be on hand to discuss opportunities for internships, part-time and full-time employment, and information about career pathways in a variety of fields and industries. For event information, visit www.oaklandcc.edu/calendar/event-details/c595fdfc-ff88-4148-a6bd-4cf7b45249f9.
• Bowman Auto Group is accepting applications for its annual scholarships for Clarkston High School graduating seniors. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded: one for a senior pursuing education at a vocational institution or trade school, and one for a senior accepted to a 2-year or 4-year college/university in a STEAM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) field. Applications are due by 5 p.m. March 19, and can be submitted via email or in person at Bowman Chevrolet. Visit https://www.bowmanchevy.com/scholarship/ to download the application or call 248-795-1816.
• The Lake Trust Foundation is accepting applications for its 2025 scholarships. The New Beginnings Scholarship offers financial support to individuals pursuing careers in high-demand skilled trades and technical fields such as welding, plumbing, nursing and construction who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in a technical education program, trade school or a technical field at a Michigan college or university in 2025. The Michigan Impact Scholarship, in partnership with Cleary University, will provide one full-tuition award to a Michigan resident beginning their undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Cleary University, either online or at any of their campus locations, in Fall 2025. Apply at www.laketrust.org/foundation/scholarships by April 21.
Friday Fish Fry Dinners
• Royal Oak First United Methodist Church Fish Dinners are 4:30-7 p.m. March 21 and April 4, at the church, 320 W. 7th Street, Royal Oak, www.rofum.org, 248-541-4100, menu prices vary.
• Friday Fish Fry dinners are 5-8 p.m. Fridays at Clarkston Eagles 3373, located at 5640 Maybee Road, Clarkston, $10-$12+. For more information, find Clarkston Eagles 3373 on Facebook.
• Friday fish fry dinners are 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays, March 7 through April 18, at St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit, Kilgour Scottish Centre, 2363 Rochester Road, Troy, dine-in or carry out, www.facebook.com/DetroitScots, 248-526-1849, $15-$17+, children-$7+, cash bar.
• Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry Dinners, are 4-8 p.m. Fridays, March 7-April 11, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins, White Lake Twp., 248-698-3100, www.stpatrickwhitelake.org, dine-in or drive-thru, fish dinners, menu prices vary.
Fundraisers/Volunteer opportunities
• Camp Oakland’s Cornhole Fundraiser is 6 p.m. March 21, at One Eyed Jacks, 48922 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, food, fun, and flying bags, www.campoakland.org, 248-628-2561.
• Forgotten Harvest second annual signature event, Feeding Detroit Together, a benefit for Forgotten Harvest on 6-11 p.m. April 11, at MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, food, entertainment, and dancing, music by Parallel Fifth. Tickets begin at $150, www.forgottenharvest.org/feedingdetroittogether25.
• Rochester Police officers hockey game fundraiser, 2:30 p.m. April 5, at Suburban Ice Rochester (formerly ONYX), 52999 Dequindre Road, Rochester Hills. Proceeds to benefit New Day Foundation for Families, a Rochester Hills nonprofit that helps families facing cancer, $10 per person; Family 4-Pack for $35 at the door or in advance at https://give.foundationforfamilies.org/event/face-off-against-cancer-hockey-game/e661257, free for children under 5.
• Hospice of Michigan is seeking volunteers to help patients and families dealing with life-limiting illnesses throughout southeast Michigan. Volunteers must also be ages 18+ and are required to complete orientation, background checks and fingerprinting. Those interested can contact Ruth Moore-Lilly at 248-794-0523 or rmoore-lilly@hom.org, or submit an online volunteer application, at hom.org/get-involved.
• The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets. To book a time to give blood or platelets, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
• Gardner White and Serta will donate $5 to the American Cancer Society for every Serta mattress sold at Gardner White stores or online at Gardnerwhite.com through Dec. 31. Gardner White, Serta and American Cancer Society will also partner on special initiatives and events throughout the year to spread awareness and support those impacted by cancer.
Library activities
• “Women of the Watch, Keepers of the Light” presented by Kamryn Marck, 6-8 p.m. March 18, at Springfield Township Library, 12000 Davisburg Road, Davisburg, 248-846-6550, www.springfield.michlibrary.org/news-and-events/events-calendar#/events/QysUBx8ppa/instances/RnmRYtJG32, registration required, free.
• Rochester Hills Public Library presents “Electric Cars: Past, Present, and Future” at 7 p.m. March 20, at the library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester. Registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or 248-656-2900, open to the public.
• Dagnija “Daggie” Lacis author: 2 p.m. March 23, Clarkston Public Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston. Dagnija “Daggie” Lacis, author of memoir, “The Wall Falls, A Woman Rises”, in-conversation with former WDIV reporter Mara MacDonald about her memoir, followed by a book signing, register at www.cidlibrary.org/event-calendar#/events.
Museum activities
• Founder’s Day is 2-4 p.m. March 23, The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, presented by the Rochester Historical Commission, includes a presentation on Indigenous people in Oakland County presented by Carol Egbo, Oakland County’s Historian. starting with an Irish Bagpiper and ending with entertainment from Irish Dancers. Light refreshments provided. Register at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, free event.
• The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is open for drop-in hours, Fridays and Saturdays, from noon-3 p.m. with guided tours of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Red House starting at 1 p.m. Also, the museum presents Cabin Fever Lecture Series, 7-8 p.m. Fridays in March, at the Calf Barn. Admission is $8/adults, $5/seniors and students; free for museum members. Register at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms, includes light refreshments.
Parks/Outdoor activities
• Spring Equinox Drum Circle is 2-3 p.m. March 22, Immersive indoor drum circle led by drum circle facilitator Teri Williams, at Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St., Madison Heights, suitable for all ages, $5/person, 248-858-1000, www.oakgov.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5722/734.
• Red Oaks Nature Center will host Carol Lomasney, author of “I Grew Very Brave,” from 10:30 a.m.-noon, March 29, at the nature center, 30300 Hales St, Madison Heights 248-858-1000, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/red-oaks/red-oaks-nature-center.
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free admission. General park entry fees and vehicle permits have been eliminated for all parks operated by Oakland County Parks, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply. Annual vehicle passes are $40 for residents ($29 for seniors 62+) or $45 for non-residents ($34 for seniors 62+).
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Senior citizens
• Bloomfield Township Senior Services offers residents age 50+ a wide variety of fitness classes, the use of fitness equipment, track use, and day trips. Track use is $10 monthly for residents; non-residents pay $15, https://bloomfieldtwp.org/seniors/activities/fitness.
Support 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.
Faith Cabalum, a Rochester High School graduate and recent Michigan State University graduate, won first place in the Multimedia Narrative Video Storytelling Competition of the 2024-2025 Hearst Journalism Awards Program.
Cabalum received the award for her film “Over the Years: a film about the human perspective of aging.”
Cabalum graduated from MSU School of Journalism in December 2024 and is currently a freelance video editor for Bleacher Report. While a MSU student, she worked as a video intern for MSU football.
With her award, she receives a $3,000 scholarship and qualifies for the Hearst National Multimedia Championship in June. Her film has also placed in more than 16 other film festivals around the world, according to a news release.
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program supports college-level journalism education by awarding scholarships to outstanding students and providing matching grants to their schools. For more information, visit www.hearstawards.org.
Faith Cabalum (Photo courtesy of Michigan State University)
• Oakland County, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and advanced business events, to host the second edition of the Vehicle & Transportation Technology Innovation Meetings (VTM Michigan), taking place April 23-24 at M1 Concourse in Pontiac. A free webinar with information about the VTM Michigan is 9-9:30 a.m. Feb. 12. Advanced registration is required at medc.cventevents.com/event/VTM/summary.
• The Farmington Community Library annual Lunch & Learn Small Business Series is 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 18-March 25, at the Farmington Hills location, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road. The six-part series is designed to empower local entrepreneurs and small business owners with expert insights on starting a business, securing funding, leveraging social media, and networking, The series is free and open to the public, no library card required, includes complimentary lunch, registration is required for each session at farmlib.org/small-business-series.
Community events
• The Birmingham community is invited to participate in a discussion about the vision for the future Birmingham Community and Senior Center at 400 East Lincoln, Birmingham, during an interactive workshop, at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 10, immediately before the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting. The workshop may be attended in person or via Zoom, bhamgov.org/bcsc.
• United Nations Relief official Hani Almadou to speak on Gaza relief and rebuilding, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 16, at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 16200 W. Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, www.stdavidssf.org, open to public.
• Oakland County Parks seeks public input on Natural Resources and Sustainability priorities for programs and services. The survey closes Feb. 18, to participate in the survey, visit www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/get-involved/natural-resources-management.
• Daddy Daughter Dance is 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. March 1, Waterford Recreation Center, 5640 Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp., pre-registration is required at www.waterfordmi.gov/876/17597/Daddy-Daughter-Dance, 248-674-5441, $15 resident each, $19 non-resident.
Education/Youth
• Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State Cover Page Art Contest for K-12 students to come up with a creative design for the governor’s program cover. Submissions will be accepted at michigan.gov/artcontest through 11:59 p.m. Feb. 14.
• GreenStone Farm Credit Services scholarships for students in agriculture in Michigan and select counties in northeast Wisconsin. GreenStone will award scholarships to incoming college freshmen in the amount of $2,000 each to selected students attending a four-year college program and $1,000 each to selected students attending a two-year college program, and award four current college students with a scholarship in the amount of $5,000 each. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28, at www.GreenStoneFCS.com/scholarships.
• Bowman Auto Group is accepting applications for its annual scholarships for Clarkston High School graduating seniors. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded: one for a senior pursuing education at a vocational institution or trade school, and one for a senior accepted to a 2-year or 4-year college/university in a STEAM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) field. Applications are due by 5 p.m. March 19, and can be submitted via email or in person at Bowman Chevrolet. Visit https://www.bowmanchevy.com/scholarship/ to download the application or call 248-795-1816.
Festivals/Shows
• Black History Celebration with Amen Ra Dancers and Drummers is 7 p.m. Feb. 9, Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, TheHawkTheatre.com, $15 adv., $20 at the door.
• Fireworks and Flannels event is 3:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Waterford Oaks County Park, 1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Twp. Participants are invited to wear flannel for the 1K/5K Flannel Fun Run. The 1K Run begins at 3:30 p.m. and the 5K Fun Run/Walk kicks off at 4 p.m. The cost is $15 for the 1K and $25 for the 5K. Each participant will receive a medal and T-shirt while supplies last. Register by scanning the QR code on the Fireworks and Flannels Flyer posted at OaklandCountyParks.com. The event will also feature food trucks, beer tent, and free family activities. Fireworks are at 8 p.m.
• Southfield Celebrates Black History Month with Walk Through History display, open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. through Feb. 28, at Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, with informational signs describing influential African Americans throughout Southfield and world history, admission is free, www.cityofsouthfield.com.
Fundraisers
• Galentine’s Comedy Gala is at 8 p.m. Feb. 12, Belle’s Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co., 161 Vester Ave, Ferndale, doors and silent auction at 7 p.m., two-item order minimum, https://bit.ly/4grn714, benefit for the Detroit Creativity Project, admission is $35+.
• Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation invites the public to participate in a special rose distribution campaign. Over the Feb. 14 weekend, roses and hand-made cards from students will be delivered to isolated seniors. To purchase a rose to be delivered, visit https://nextsteps4seniorsfoundation.kindful.com/?campaign=1345398. Proceeds from rose sales go to benefit the Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation.
• Hospice of Michigan is seeking volunteers to help patients and families dealing with life-limiting illnesses throughout southeast Michigan. Volunteers must also be ages 18+ and are required to complete orientation, background checks and fingerprinting. Those interested can contact Ruth Moore-Lilly at 248-794-0523 or rmoore-lilly@hom.org, or submit an online volunteer application, at hom.org/get-involved.
• Detroit Philanthropy hosts panel discussion on family foundations, 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 26, The Community House, 380 S. Bates St., Birmingham, panel will feature Rachel Decker, Detroit Philanthropy Founder and President – Darin McKeever, President and CEO, William Davidson Foundation – Elizabeth Stieg, Executive Director and President, The Carls Foundation – Raquel Thueme, President, Ruth Mott Foundation, RSVP by Feb. 14, www.detroitphilanthropy.com/upcoming-events/p/february-2025-panel-discussion, $30 per person.
Library activities
• Baldwin Public Library to host an artist panel discussion about the “Snow Crash Nebula” art installation and double vinyl album, online and in-person at 7 p.m. Feb. 11, at the library, 300 W Merrill St., Birmingham, Attendees can hear from artist Michael Andrews, collaborators David Bloom and Laura Whitesides host, www.baldwinlib.org/calendar to register.
• Friends of West Bloomfield Library What’s Cooking? series, “Melt’n Dip” with Belgian chocolate is 7-9 p.m. Feb. 12, at West Bloomfield Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., The series features local chefs and other food and beverage experts as they give demonstrations with samples. Reservations are not required, but seating is limited, https://wblib.org, free event.
• Presidents’ Day Tinker Tuesday program is 6 p.m. Feb. 18, at The Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, create presidential-themed crafts using Makerspace tools and supplies. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/MI/madison-heights-mi/catalog, 248-588-7763, ages 5+, free.
• Rochester Hills Public Library presents “Severe Weather Recognition & Stop the Bleed” at 7 p.m. Feb. 20, at Rochester Hills Public Library, open to the public. Registration is required at calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900.
Parks/Outdoor activities
• Winter Park at Bowers School Farm, 1219 E Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, is open through Feb. 23, family-friendly 200-foot tubing hill, designed for fun in any weather, no snow needed, night display of neon lights, farm animals, bonfires, farm and kitchen store, food to purchase. Hours are 4-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m., Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday, tickets are $17 each, www.schoolfarm.org/winter-activities.
• The Rink at Royal Oak is open through Feb. 17, closed Mondays, at Centennial Commons Park, Royal Oak, therinkatroyaloak.com, admission is $10-$12, skate rental if needed is $5, weather permitting.
• The Rink at Stine Community Park is open daily through March 16, at 241 Town Center, at the City of Troy Civic Center Campus, free admission, skate rentals are $3 residents, $5 non-residents, https://rec.troymi.gov/parks___facilities/the_rink/index.php, weather permitting.
• Riley Park Ice Rink is open daily through February, at 23600 Liberty St., Farmington, open daily, weather permitting, free admission, bring skates, https://farmgov.com/Community/Parks-and-Recreation/Riley-Park-Ice-Rink.
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free admission. General park entry fees and vehicle permits have been eliminated for all parks operated by Oakland County Parks, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply. Annual vehicle passes are $40 for residents ($29 for seniors 62+) or $45 for non-residents ($34 for seniors 62+).
• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.
Support 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.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation to host Fireworks and Flannels event, Feb. 15, at Waterford Oaks Park in Waterford Twp. (Photo of people participating in the 2024 PJ 5K at Waterford Oaks Park, courtesy of Oakland County Parks and Recreation)
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