Apple Orchards & Cider Mills!
It's apple season in Michigan, and our state's orchards and cider mills are open for business. Find one near you.
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Local Flu Shot Clinics
Everybody is busy, but the flu doesn't care. Since there's now good time to get the flu, deal with it now. Click on the title above to find out where and when to go for flu shot clinics, make appointments and whether you qualify for assistance.
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Detroit Film Theatre
Detroit Film Theatre at the DIA promises experiences you'll never find at the mass-market cine-plex: Cutting-edge independent productions, innovative movies from all over the world and restored all time great classics. For showtimes and ticket info click on the title above.
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Oct. 16-17: Mobilizing African American Families
Mobilizing African American Families is a non-profit organization working with parents and children. Their 5th Annual Conference for Parents, Youth and the Community is Oct. 16 and 17 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History. This year's theme is "Change Begins With U!" Events include a silent auction, entertainment and an educational forum. Oct. 17 is an all day event just for youth 13-17. For more information call (313)544-6689 or email ktedet@peoplepc.com
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November: Events For Seniors In Farmington Hills
The City of Farmington Hills offers dozens of programs for area adults age 50 and better at the Center for Active Adults, located in the Costick Center on 11 Mile Road between Middlebelt and Inkster. The Center is open Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Lunch is served daily, $2.75 for ages 60 and better, $5 for under 60. Click the title above for details.
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Nov 4-Dec. 16: Free Health Workshop
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting a free health workshop in Detroit to help residents manage ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, kidney disease asthma and depression. The workshop will meet once a week from Nov. 4 to Dec. 16 at the AIM-HI Westside Health Resource Center. For more info, click on the title above or call 734-222-9800.
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Through Dec. 6: Soupy Sales Exhibit
See the original "White Fang" & "Black Tooth" TV creatures and more at the Detroit Historical Museum's special tribute to Soupy Sales. There's an exhibit of memorabilia from the museum collection and from the Sales family collection now through Dec. 6. For information, click on the title above.
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Nov. 7, 8, 14, 15: Salvation Army Drive
The Detroit Zoological Society and The Salvation Army will conduct a drive to collect used clothing and household goods during two weekends in November at the Detroit Zoo. Donors can drop off used but usable clothing and household goods at The Salvation Army truck in the Zoo’s front parking lot beneath the landmark water tower Nov. 7, 8,14 and 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info, please click the title above.
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Nov. 7: People, Pets, And Vets
People, Pets And Vets is a free program to teach children and parents about animals and veterinary care in a fun and interactive way. It will be a tail-wagging good time for everyone! The event is Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Macomb Community College's Clinton Township campus at Garfield and Hall Roads. For more info, click on the title above.
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Nov. 7: Women In Transition
The Northwest YWCA of Detroit sponsoring a “Women In Transition,” conference Saturday, Nov. 7. This is for women challenged with entering or advancing in the economically depressed workplace. Learn about support systems, learn about skill sets, and those important next steps toward your own economic recovery. For registration forms, please call (313) 537-8500 or email nwywcaprograms@yahoo.com.
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Nov.7: Hearts And Hands Arts And Crafts Show
See you at Lutheran High School's Heart to Hands Arts and Crafts Show on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 24 Mile Road east of Romeo Plank in Macomb. Admission is $2 or $1.50 with a canned food item. For question, please email lhncraftshow@lhna.com
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Nov. 7: Expo And Taste Fest
The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to their EXPO and TASTE Fest Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Walled Lake Central High School. The $5 admission includes 10 taste tickets. For more information call 248-624-2826.
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Nov. 8: Trivia Classic
Hope to see you at the 4th annual Trivia Classic, Sunday Nov. 8 at the Allen Park Community Center . Bring yourself and three of your smartest friends for an afternoon of fun with prizes, medals, a raffle and refreshments. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Dearborn Animal Shelter. For more information, click on the link above or call (313) 382-2979.
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Nov. 8: Banbury Cross Chefs Classic
Bring your appetite to the Banbury Cross Chefs Classic Sunday Nov. 8 at Papa Joes in Rochester Hills. This is a gala event featuring two of Michigan's top chefs in competition, along with a multi-course dinner, a silent auction and fabulous prize; all to help their students "stay on the horse" at the Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center. For more information, please click on the title above.
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Nov. 12: Ann Arbor Ad Club
Is Michigan ready for its closeup? The Ann Arbor Ad Club is hosting a discussion on the growth of the state's film industry Nov. 12 at Ann Arbor Spark, beginning with networking and refreshments at 5:30 p.m., with the program from 6-7 p.m. Free to Ad Club Members, non-members must pay a fee of $35, $10 for students. For more information and to register, please click the title above.
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Nov. 13: Comedy For A Cause
Have a good laugh for a good cause Friday, Nov. 13 at Woodside Bible Church in Troy at 7 p.m. Comedy For a Cause features two nationally renowned comedians, Kenn Kington and Greg Hahn, and will benefit the Promise Village Home for Children. Admission is free, with offerings being accepted. For more information, please call 1-877-A-PROMISE or click on the title above.
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Nov. 13: All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Fundraiser
Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers will host their annual All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Dinner fundraiser Friday Nov. 13 from 4-8 p.m. at St. Louise de Marillac Church on 12 Mile east of Dequindre. Proceeds will help older and disabled neighbors stay in their homes. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children. For table reservations and more information, please call (586) 757-5551.
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Nov. 13-16: Super Used Book Sale
You will find great deals on a great deal of books and other items at the Super Used Book Sale by the Friends of the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham Nov. 13 through 16. Over 10,000 books, moveis, CDs and games will be up for sale. Proceeds will help library programs and materials. For more info, please call (248) 647-1700.
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Nov. 13-22: Les Miserables
Tickets now on sale for the Walled Lake Western High School's production of Les Miserables-School Edition, showtime is 7:30 on the evenings of Nov. 13 and 14, and again on the 20 and 21, with a 2 p.m. mantinee Nov. 22. For more information, please call (248) 761-5354.
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Nov. 14: MCCC International Studies Club 5k
The Monroe County Community College International Studies Club will hold a 5k Running Race and Cheap Turkey Trot on Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. Entrance fee is $10, $7 in advance. Proceeds to help the Club visit and study the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa. For more information, call (734) 384-4297 or email jsabo@monroeccc.edu.
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Nov. 14: Ski Sale Fundraiser
The Milford High School Ski Team is hosting its annual Ski Sale Saturday Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Milford High Cafeteria. With new and used ski's, snowboards, skates and apparel to be sold. Used equipment can be dropped off at the high school the day before. Proceeds to help the ski team pay for racing gates, timing equipment and other essentials. For more information, please call (810) 599-6347.
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Nov. 14: Alternative Christmas Fair
The 9th Annual Alternative Christmas Fair is Saturday Nov. 14 at Hope Lutheran Church on West 12 Mile in Farmington Hills. At this event, 45 non-profit charities will raise money and awareness of what they do for the community. In presence will be the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, HAVEN, and Band of Angels to name a few. Christmas cards and ornaments, jewelry, food product and hand made items will be for sale. For more info, please click on the title above.
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Nov. 14: A Jazzy Evening
It will be "A Jazzy Evening" Nov. 14 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, featuring the jazz group Pieces of a Dream and Randy Scott. Proceeds will help fund programs at Don Bosco Hall, a non-profit group providing supportive human services to local youth and their families. For more info, click on the title above.
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Nov. 17: National Memory Screening Day
Free, confidential memory screenings as part of National Memory Screening Day, a national initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). FREE screenings will be held on November 17 at: TROY COMMUNITY CENTER 3179 Livernois Troy, MI 48083. For information, call (248) 646-6659 for more details.
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Nov. 19: ALPACT Awards Banquet
ALPACT, Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust, will hold their 1st Annual Awards Banquet Nov. 19 at the Detroit Mariott Renaissance at 6 p.m. U-S Attorney General Eric Holder will be the keynote speaker. Awards will be presented to outstanding youth, law enforcement and community members. For more information, click the title above or call (313) 237-4007.
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Nov. 19-Dec. 27: Christmas Carol'd
Five actors play more than 40 rolls in the Ann Arbor Performance Network Theatre's "Christmas Carol'd," a wild take on Charles Dickens' holiday classic. It's on stage from Nov. 19 through Dec. 27. For tickets and show times, click on the title above.
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Nov. 19: Mistletoe Marketplace For Charity
The Annual Mistletoe Marketplace will be Thursday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Palazzo Grande in Shelby Twp. With lunch, boutique shopping,a raffle and a silent auction. Proceeds will help the Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan's programs for clothing and tutoring children and helping others in Michigan. For more information, please call (248) 375-2837.
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Nov. 20: Fall Auction
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE is the name of Plymouth Christian Academy's annual Fall Auction Friday Nov. 20 at the Academy on Joy Road in Canton. With a pasta buffet dinner and silent auction, then a regular live auction and entertainment. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, click on the title above.
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Nov. 20: Holiday Tree Lighting
Save the date! Friday Nov. 20 is the City of Detroit's Official Holiday Tree Lighting at Campus Martius Park to start the 2009 Holiday Season. With the Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick Off at 6 p.m. and the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Show to follow at 7 p.m. Presented by DTE Energy, Compuware and CBS Radio, among other sponsors. For more information, click on the link above.
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Nov. 20: 'Celebrate America' Dinner & Concert
The Livonia Symphony Orchestra presents “Celebrate America” their annual dinner/concert benefit on November 20th. Featuring American Music, Dinner, and a Silent Auction with all items Made in the USA! At the Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center in Livonia. Tickets are $70. Call (734) 421-1111 or click on the title above for more details.
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Dec. 2: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Ring in the holiday season in Royal Oak at the Judson Center's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony "A Season of Sweet Surprises", Dec. 2, 5-7 p.m. Sing Carols, have your picture taken with Santa claus, and warm up with hot chocolate and cookies. Please click on the title above for more information.
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Dec. 5: Holly Day Fundraiser
Mark your calendars for the Fifth Annual Holly Day Fundraiser for the Farmington Area Goodfellows Holiday Assistance Program. This year's special movie event will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Farmington Civic Theatre. Please call (248) 474-5500 or click on the title above for more information.
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Dec. 5: Arthritis Foundation 5k
Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. The event will be held at Northville Downs Race Track on Dec. 5. Click on the title above for more information.
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Dec. 6: Christmas Concert
Enjoy the sounds of the season in Livonia Sunday Dec. 6, 7 p.m. at a Christmas concert at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church. Featuring the Classical Bells handbell ensemble and Livonia Civic Chorus. Click on the title above or call (734) 422-6038 for tickets and more information.
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Dec. 6: Moondusters Ballroom Dance Club
Big band music fans won't want to miss the annual "Moon Dusters" Ballroom Dance Club's Holiday Dinner Dance Sunday, Dec 6th at Burton Manor in Livonia. Black tie is optional. Fun-loving is a MUST! Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner starts at 6:00. For additional information and reservations call 248-968-5197.
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Dec. 12: Morley Candy Factory
Have a delicious experience when the Detroit Historical Museum's Behind the Scenes tour visits the Morley Candy Factory on Saturday Dec. 12. See chocolate treat-making close up on the factory floor and sample a tasty treat. For more information, please click on the title above.
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Dec. 19: Behind The Scenes Tour
Witness the Wheels of Justice close up when the Detroit Historical Museum's Behind the Scenes tour visits the historic Wayne County Courthouse on Saturday Dec. 19. See the plaques and memorabilia at the African-American sports Hall of Fame in the Courthouse's Upper Lobby. Click on the title above for more information.
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Dec. 20: Christmas Bike Giveaway
Uniting Faith and Family Outreach Church is getting ready for their annual Christmas bike giveaway Dec. 20 with a Christmas program and bike giveaway to children in the community outside the church. They are now collecting donations for the event and to make this Christmas bike giveaway the best ever!For questions or concerns, please call (313) 529-1818.
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Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW
Save the date! The 7th Annual WWJ Newsradio 950 Winter Survival Radiothon benefiting The Heat And Warmth Fund (THAW) will take place on Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6, 2010 in the beautiful MGM Grand Detroit. Click on the title above to find out how you can get involved in this year's event.
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Nov. 12: Volunteer Fair At WSU
Opportunities provided to help Detroit and its surrounding communities during Volunteer Fair at Wayne State University . The general public is invited to attend a Volunteer Fair at Wayne State University on Thursday, Nov. 12 for the opportunity to volunteer at some of Metro Detroit's premier volunteer organizations. Volunteer positions, which are available due to Metro Detroit's current economic conditions, will assist participants in obtaining career skills and networking opportunities while they serve the community. Click on the title above for more info.
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The Detroit Red Wings/Fifth Third Bank S.H.O.T.S. program
Attention High School Students: Win a personal laptop and be recognized at a Red Wings home game! Sign-up a group of your peers to serve your community! The Detroit Red Wings/Fifth Third Bank S.H.O.T.S. program (Students Helping Others Through Service) is an initiative designed to encourage Southeast Michigan high school students (grades 9-12) to volunteer their time and efforts while making a positive impact on their communities.
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March 20: Warren Fitzgerald High School Class of '74
Warren Fitzgerald High School's Class of 1974 will hold their 35-year reunion March 20. Ticket's are $30 for the event that will take place at Crank's Enchantment Banquet Center from 6 to 12 p.m. Please call (248) 496-8916 or (586) 291-7998 for tickets and more information.
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Learn the Warning Signs Of Depression
Maybe it's more than "just the blues." Depression is a medical condition that affects the way you think, feel and act. But the good news is depression is treatable. Primacare, an affliate of Spectrum Health Services, encourages you to learn the warning signs of depression. For more information, click on the title above.
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Help Health Charities
Change lives by giving to your favorite health charity through payroll deduction. Community Health Charities of Michigan wants you to know that payroll deduction is a safe, efficient and easy way to support a healthier Michigan. For more information, click on the title above.
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Your home on the Silver Screen? Submit Photos!
House Call! Your home on the silver screen? Would you like to see your house in the movies? Details on how you can submit your photos inside!
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