Senior dinner dance
The Mahany/Meininger Senior Community Center, located at 3500 Marais in Royal Oak, is having a fall harvest dinner dance from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person and must be purchased in advance. For more information, call (248) 246-3900.

Breast cancer fundraiser
• The Macedonian Orthodox Youth Association of North America is having a breast cancer fundraiser dinner from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Macedonian Cultural Center, 43123 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information, call (586) 322-1688.

History program
• The Macomb County Genealogy Group is meeting at the Mount Clemens Public Library, 150 Cass Ave., in the auditorium for a 1 p.m. presentation by Martha Burczyk on a book she wrote about the history of Warren. For more information, call (586) 469-6200 or visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mimcgg.

Friday-Sunday, Sept. 10-12
Players performance
• The Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, are opening their 88th season with a performance of the Tony Award-winning musical “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Tickets are $17. For more information, call (248) 644-2075 or visit www.birminghamvillageplayers.com.

Festivals
• Rochester’s Arts and Apples Festival at Rochester Park will span the weekend and offer art, food, entertainment and a variety of activities for kids and adults. The Community House will also be showcasing local artists and offering shuttles to and from the park to their location. For more information, visit www.ArtsandApples.com or www.rochestercommhouse.org.

• St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44623 Utica Road, just south of Hall Road, is having its 18th annual Apple Fest with rides, bingo, live music, food, a children’s tent and a Vegas tent. There is no charge to attend or to park. For more information, call (586) 731-5437.

• St. Athanasius Church, located at 18720 13 Mile Road in Roseville, is having a family festival with food, music, activities, a flea market and a Vegas tent. For more information, call (586) 772-1170.

Saturday, Sept. 11
Family day at the farmers market
• The Oakland County Farmers Market, located at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, is having a family market day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities will include music, activities, yoga, booths, exhibits, prizes, coupons and more. For more information, visit www.oakgov.com/health/initiatives/HOP.html.

Mom 2 Mom sales
• The St. Peter Lutheran’s MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, is having a Mom 2 Mom Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 24 Mile Road and Romeo Plank in Macomb. Admission is $1. For more information, visit www.stpetermops.com or e-mail sharlacoulter@yahoo.com.

• Detroit Waldorf School, 2555 Burns St. in Detroit, is having a Mom 2 Mom Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gym in conjunction with the Indian Village all-neighborhood yard sale. For more information, visit www.detroitwaldorf.org.

Therapeutic riding seminar
• Pretty Pony Pastures is hosting a 2 p.m. seminar on therapeutic riding for people with autism, cerebral palsy and other special needs. Children can ride for $10. For more information, call (248) 634-7276 or visit www.prettyponypastures.org.

Fall container gardening programs
• English Gardens will host a free 10 a.m. program on creating fall container gardens at four metro Detroit locations: 4901 Coolidge Highway in Royal Oak, 22501 Kelly Road in Eastpointe, 6370 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield and 44850 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. For more information, call (248) 280-9500, (586) 771-4200, (248) 851-7506 and (586) 286-6100, respectively.

Health fair
• Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit is having a family health fair on the campus of Lawrence Tech University in Southfield. The four-hour event will begin with a two-mile walk through campus. Registration is $40 for adults and $15 for children. For more information, call (248) 577-0800 or visit www.firstgiving.com/gildasclub.

Scrapbook crop party
• The Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary 129, located at 47326 Dequindre Road, is hosting a 12-hour crop benefit from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 and include lunch, dinner beverages and a gift for attending. For more information, call (586) 254-7417.

Concert fundraiser
• St. Thomas Presbyterian Church, 55355 Mound in Shelby Township, will host a concert fundraiser to save money for their Mason and Hamlin baby grand piano. Tickets are $25, and 100 percent of proceeds will benefit the piano’s restoration. For more information, e-mail kimenders@yahoo.com.

Fitness expo
• Body Images Fitness Center, 51204 Danview Technological Court in Shelby Township, is having a fitness expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The expo will include free classes, kids zones, demos and more. For more information, call (586) 726-8900.

Steak dinner fundraiser
• The Knights of Columbus St. Nichols Council 7011, located at 34781 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, is having a barbecue steak dinner at 5 p.m. to raise money for the Knights’ Mentally Impaired Fund. Tickets are $15. For more information, call (586) 979-0697.

Harvest dinner fundraiser
• The Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s Earthworks Urban Farm is hosting a harvest dinner at 5 p.m. at Gleaners Community Food Bank, 2131 Beaufait in Detroit. Ticket prices vary. For more information, visit www.cskdetroit.org/earthworks or call (313) 579-2100, ext. 204.

Gala event for Ceciliaville
• The Links Inc. is having a gala fundraiser to benefit its efforts to renovate the historic Ceciliaville athletic club from 7-11 p.m. at the Cobo Hall Review Ballroom. Tickets are $100. For more information, call (248) 633-2814.

Red carpet awards ceremony for volunteers
• Affirmations Youth Empowerment Program, located at 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, is having a red carpet Hollywood-themed awards ceremony to honor volunteerism from 7-9 p.m. There is no charge to attend. The ceremony is open to the public, but reservations are requested. For more information, call (248) 398-7105, ext. 113, or visit www.GoAffirmations.org.

‘Pillow Talk’ at Lions Club
• The Sterling Heights Lions Club is hosting Rodserland Productions for a dinner theater production of the comedy “Pillow Talk” at 6:30 p.m. The production will run through Oct. 16, and tickets are $25 for dinner and the show. For more information, call (586) 776-9844.

Pet adoption event
• Petco, 2129 S. Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills, is having an adoption even from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The event will feature dogs, cats, puppies and kittens looking for good homes. For more information, call (248) 761-7716.

Wellness festival
• The Birmingham Wellness Center is hosting a community wellness day from noon to 3 p.m. at the Birmingham YMCA. There will be workshops, seminars, activities and hands-on opportunities. For more information, call (248) 302-4987 or visit www.birminghamwellness.com.

Genealogy workshop
• The Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, is having a genealogy workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is not required. For more information, call (248) 642-5800 or visit www.btpl.org.

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 11-12
Block party
• The Grosse Pointe Village Association is having its annual block party on Saturday from 11 a.m. to dusk and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The art fair will feature local artists, music, food and children’s activities. For more information, call (313) 881-6305.

Sunday, Sept. 12
Farmer’s breakfast
• The VFW Ladies Auxiliary 469, located at 8311 Wilson Drive in Shelby Township, is having a farmer’s breakfast fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call (586) 781-9109.

Grief recovery program
• Widowed Friends is having a six-week grief recovery program at 12:45 p.m. at St. Kieran’s Parish, located at 53600 Mound Road, north of 24 Mile Road, in Shelby Township. The cost is $20. For more information, call (586) 731-1831.

Free airplane rides for children
• Ray Community Airport is hosting Chapter 13 of the Experimental Aircraft Association for Young Eagles, an event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will offer children ages 8-17 opportunities to ride in a plane with a licensed pilot. For more information, call (248) 953-0374 or visit www.eaachapter13.org/youngeagles.

DSO Indian benefit concert
• Detroit Orchestra Hall is hosting the Foundation of Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Origin at 6 p.m. for “An Evening with Maestros,” featuring internationally celebrated artists from India. The concert will benefit MAPI free medical health clinics. For more information, call (248) 952-1716 or visit www.mapiusa.org.

Golf outing
• Cracklewood Golf Club, located at 18215 24 Mile Road in Macomb, is hosting the ninth annual Dr. Jim Langeveld Golf Classic at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $120 for dinner and golf. For more information, call (586) 739-8119 or e-mail lang122@wowway.com.

Community picnics
• Red Oaks Assembly of God, located at 30728 John R Road, at 13 Mile Road, in Madison Heights, is having a community picnic at noon. The picnic will feature a bouncer for kids, food and other activities. For more information, call (248) 588-4090.

• Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 28000 New Market Road, is having a fall festival at 10:45 a.m. with an outdoor service, games and picnic. For more information, call (248) 553-3380.

Family fun day
• The Child Health Associates of Farmington Hills, 31182 Haggerty Road, is having a free family fun day from 1-4 p.m. featuring crafts, children’s activities, parent seminars and more. For more information, visit www.childhealthassociatesspc.com.

50th anniversary dinner
• Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Warren is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a 2 p.m. dinner at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road, featuring guest speaker the Rev. Roosevelt Gray. For more information, call (586) 751-8010 or e-mail peacelcs@comcast.net.

Flea market fundraiser
• The Fraser Baumgartner Museum is having a benefit flea market and barn sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Masonic and Kelly Road. The semi-annual sale will feature a variety of vendors and antique dealers. For more information, call (586) 293-7477.

Benefit dinner
• St. Peter Lutheran Church and School, located at 17051 24 Mile Road in Macomb, is having a benefit dinner from 3-7 p.m. to raise funds for a local man involved in a traumatic injury. The benefit will include a catered dinner and silent auction. For more information, call (586) 557-1537.

Playground games at the farmer’s market
• County Commissioner Tim Burns is hosting “Old School Playground” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clawson Farmers Market. Activities include knock hockey and four square tournaments, as well as sticks, marbles and jacks games. For more information, visit www.clawsonfarmersmarket.com.

Monday, Sept. 13
Theater auditions
• The Heart of the Hills Players are hosting auditions for their fall production of “Fabulous Follies” from 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke Ave. in Utica. For more information, call (248) 608-9008 or visit www.heartofthehillsplayers.org.

Holocaust survivor support group
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 15110 W. 10 Mile Road in Oak Park, is having a Holocaust survivor support group at 10:30 a.m. followed by a 1 p.m. showing of “The Three Tenors” for Holocaust survivors and their family and friends. For more information, call (248) 967-4030.

Senior exercise classes
• St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church, located at 4571 John R Road in Troy, is hosting St. Joseph Mercy Oakland’s free senior exercise program on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-2 p.m. To register, call (248) 858-2545.

Men’s Club meeting
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, is hosting a Men’s Club meeting in Room 204 at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call (248) 967-4030.

Hormone balancing seminar
• Noble Library, 32901 Plymouth Road in Livonia, is hosting Dr. Carol Ann Fischer for the program Balance Your Hormones Naturally from 6-8 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required. For more information, call (734) 756-6904 or visit www.TLCHolisticWellness.com.

Community chorus rehearsal
• The St. Clair Shores Community Chorus is having a rehearsal at Lake Shore High School, located at 13 Mile Road and Jefferson Avenue, from 7-9 p.m. For more information, visit www.scscommunitychorus.org or e-mail scscommunitychorus@yahoo.com.

Coffee hour with Roberts
• State Rep. Sarah Roberts is having a coffee hour from 8-9 a.m. at Steve’s Backroom, located at 24317 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores. For more information, call (517) 373-0113.

Parkinson’s support group meeting
• The Royal Oak Parkinson Support Group is meeting at Beaumont Hospital’s Rose Cancer Center, 3577 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak, from 7:30-9 p.m. for an informational meeting on professional health care providers. For more information, e-mail newyorkfella@wowway.com.

ADD group meeting
• CHADD, Children and Adults with ADD, is meeting 7-9 p.m. at Way Elementary School, 765 W. Long Lake Road in West Bloomfield. For more information, call (248) 988-6716 or visit www.chadd.net/527.

Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 13-14
Radio club tech class
• The Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club is having two 10-week technician classes. There is no charge to attend but the book is $20. An exam will be given during the last class. For more information, call (248) 542-9573 or e-mail n8fe@arrl.net.

Tuesday, Sept. 14
Celebrity cook-off
• The Troy Chamber is hosting its annual Dave Thomas Celebrity Cookoff 6-8 p.m. at Benihana, 1985 W. Big Beaver Road. Local and national celebrities will man the hibachi grills to benefit Spaulding for Children. For more information, call (248) 443-7080, ext. 274, or e-mail cgist@spaulding.org.

Nature program on whales
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 15110 W. 10 Mile Road in Oak Park, is having a 1 p.m. nature program on whales. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call (248) 967-4030.

Music at the library
• The Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile, is hosting Stu Johnson for a 7 p.m. presentation of his new work based on the music of Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call (248) 246-3727.

Dance classes offered
• The Roseville Recreation Center, 18185 Sycamore, one block north of Gratiot Avenue, is having a 7 p.m. line dancing class and 7:40 p.m. couples beginners dance class. Classes are $5 each. For more information, call (586) 777-7242.

Weight loss program and competition
• The office of Dr. J. Henry is hosting a 12-week “Be the Biggest Loser” weight loss challenge on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. through Nov. 30. Registration is required. For more information, call (248) 542-6232 or e-mail Ctclassic@ameritech.net.

Arts club meeting
• Warren Tri-County Fine Arts is hosting its first meeting of the season at 6:30 p.m. at the Warren Community Center, located at 5560 Arden. The meeting will include a demonstration by Rui Shia Sung on Chinese painting. For more information, e-mail l_ellwood@wowway.com.

Play group
• Great Start-Oakland is having a 10:30 a.m. play group for children up to age 5 and their parents or caregivers at the Franklin Public Library, located at 32455 Franklin Road. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call (248) 851-2254.

Audubon Society program
• The Oakland Audubon Society is meeting at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, located at 1589 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, for the “Journey of the Cranes” presentation. For more information, call (248) 236-9486.

JCC program
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, is having the program Little Creatures Who Run the World at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. For more information, call (248) 967-4030.

Heart health program
• The American Heart Association is having a program on living with heart failure from 6:15-9 p.m. at Ike’s Restaurant, located at 38550 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights. For more information, call (586) 698-1200, ext. 2475, or e-mail gglasius@cvcpc.com.

MOPS meeting
• MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, is having a meeting with adult conversation and childcare services at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, located at 45160 Van Dyke Ave. in Utica. For more information, call (586) 731-4490.

Jazz and blues at the library
• The Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, is hosting Dale Robertson for a jazz and blues concert at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room. Admission is $3. For more information, call (248) 796-4224 or visit www.southfieldlibrary.org.

Chorus rehearsal
• The Warren Community Chorus is beginning its rehearsals with a 7:30 p.m. session at First united Methodist Church of Warren, located at 5005 Chicago Road. The choir is open to the public. For more information, call (586) 939-1152.

Wednesday-Saturday, Sept. 15-18
Used book sale
• The Grosse Pointe branch of the American Association of University Women is having its 48th annual used book sale at the Grosse Pointe Woods Community Center, located at 20025 Mack Plaza, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information, e-mail cherisw@comcast.net.

Thursday, Sept. 16
Autism support group
• The Macomb County and St. Clair Autism Society of America is having its monthly support meeting at 7 p.m. at St. Ephren’s Social hall, located at Dodge Park and 17 Mile Road in Sterling Heights. For more information, call (586) 447-2235 or visit www.macombasa.org.

Comedy fundraiser
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy in Royal Oak, is hosting Fibromyalgia Friendly Comedy Relief from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include dinner and the show. For more information, call (248) 681-4212 or visit www.hffcf.org/events.

RiverFront fundraiser
• The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy is hosting the Shimmer on the River fundraising event at the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources, 200 Walker St. in Detroit, from 6-11 p.m. The evening will feature a strolling dinner and live jazz. For more information, call (313) 556-8206 or visit www.detroitriverfront.org.

Current events program
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 15110 W. 10 Mile Road in Oak Park, is having a current events forum at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call (248) 967-4030.

Diabetes seminar
• St. Joseph Mercy Oakland is hosing a free diabetes health seminar from 4-6 p.m. at Mercy Place Clinic, located at 55 Clinton St. in Pontiac. Registration is required. For more information, call (248) 333-0840, ext. 231.

Caregiver support group
• The Brown Center is having its monthly caregiver support meeting from 2-4 p.m. at the Jewish Senior Life Center, located at 6710 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield. For more information, call (248) 592-5032 or e-mail fcook@jslmi.org.

Thursday-Friday, Sept. 16-17
Rummage sale
• St. Blasé Parish, located at 12151 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, is having a two-day rummage sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the church hall. For more information, call (586) 268-0113 or e-mail nmcaleer0361@wowway.com.

Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 16-18
Rummage sale
• Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 22310 13 Mile Road, Greater Mack, in St. Clair Shores, is having its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (586) 293-1148.

Friday, Sept. 17
Drawing workshop
• City Gallery, located at 292 Cass Ave. in Mount Clemens, is hosting a workshop from 4-6 p.m. on drawing Native Americans in traditional garments. For more information, call (586) 469-8781.

Childhood obesity talk
• Wayne State University is hosting a free discussion on childhood obesity. The event is open to the public. For more information, call (313) 577-8845 or e-mail Julie.oconnor@wayne.edu.

All-age benefit show
• Barrister Gardens, located at 24225 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, is hosting an all-ages benefit show at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate and benefit the United States Armed Forces. Tickets are $5 and include a variety of live entertainment. For more information, call (586) 243-1728 or visit www.myspace.com/1001entertainment.

Senior mental health program
• Henry Ford Macomb Hospital’s Warren campus, located at 13355 E. 10 Mile Road, is having a program for seniors from 2-3:30 p.m. on mental wellness and staying sharp. For more information, call (800) 532-2411.

Saturday, Sept. 18
Lawn care programs
• English Gardens will host a free 10 a.m. program on creating fall lawn care at four metro Detroit locations: 4901 Coolidge Highway in Royal Oak, 22501 Kelly Road in Eastpointe, 6370 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield and 44850 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. For more information, call (248) 280-9500, (586) 771-4200, (248) 851-7506 and (586) 286-6100, respectively.

Live simulcast at Grace Community Church
• Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Road in Detroit, is having a live simulcast of Beth Moore’s “LifeWay Women’s Living Proof Live” from Chicago from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12. For more information, call (313) 882-3000 or visit www.gracewired.com.

Friends of Jacob family picnic
• The Friends of Jacob Foundation is having a picnic from 1-4 p.m. for families with children with autism at the Knights of Columbus picnic grounds, located at 21 Mile Road and M-53. The picnic will include food, music, children’s activities, prizes, information and a bounce house. For more information, call (586) 596-9197.

Electronics recycling
• St. Joan of Arc School, located at 22415 Overlake Drive in St, Clair Shroes, is having an electronics-recycling event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Old computers, small electronics and batteries can be dropped off to be recycled. For more information, call (586) 777-8728.

5k at the Ford House
• The Visiting Nurse Association is hosting its annual Run for the Health of It 5k from 8 a.m. to noon at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, located at 1100 Lake Shore in Grosse Pointe Shores. Registration is $30 for adults, $5 for ages 11-18 and free for children age 10 and younger. For more information, visit www.vna.org.

Benefit crop
• The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 129, located at 47326 Dequindre Road, is having a 12-hour crop benefit from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 and include lunch and dinner. For more information, call (586) 254-7417 or e-mail frugalnanax3@yahoo.com.

Wine tasting
• The Troy Newcomers Club is hosting a wine tasting at 7:30 p.m. at a local member’s home. For more information, visit www.troynewcomers.com.

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 18-19
Pet expo and adoption
• Guardians For Animals, located at 876 Horace Brown Drive in Madison Heights, is having its fifth annual pet expo and adoption event. The event will feature silent auctions, pet professionals and more. For more information, visit www.guardiansforanimals.org.

Flower show
• Orchard Lake Mall, located at 15 Mile and Orchard Lake roads in West Bloomfield, is hosting the Southeast Michigan Dahlia Show, which features more than 600 flowers. For more information, e-mail judy892@wowway.com.

Sunday, Sept. 19
AIDS walk
• Steppin’ Out is having its annual 5K AIDS Walk Detroit beginning at 9 a.m. at the Royal Oak Farmers Market on 11 Mile Road and proceeding through downtown Royal Oak. For more information, call (248) 399-9255 or visit www.aidswalkdetroit.org.

Ice cream social
• Pointes for Peace is having an ice cream social and sneak preview of the documentary “Atomic Mom” in celebration of the International Day of Peace at 2 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, located at 17150 Maumee Ave. For more information, e-mail wilpfdetroit@att.net.

Family day at the art center
• The Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, is hosting Target Free Family Fun Sundays from 1-4 p.m. For more information, call (586) 469-8666 or visit www.thecenter.org.

Open house
• Our Lady of La Salette School and Academy, located at 2219 Coolidge in Berkley, is having an open house from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (248) 542-3757, ext. 23, or visit www.lasalette-school.org.

Monday, Sept. 20
Caregiver support group
• The Brown Center is having its monthly caregiver support meeting from 7-9 p.m. at the Jewish Senior Life Center, located at 6710 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield. For more information, call (248) 592-5032 or e-mail fcook@jslmi.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 21
Varicose vein treatment information
• Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, located at 15855 19 Mile Road in Clinton Township, is a program on varicose vein treatment from 7-8 p.m. For more information, call (800) 532-2411.

Free prostate cancer screening
• Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center, located at 1080 Harrington Blvd., is offering free prostate cancer screenings from noon to 6 p.m. Registration is recommended. For more information, call (877) 627-6248.

Monthly health screening
• The Meijer Pharmacy at Groesbeck Highway and Cass Avenue is having its monthly health screening from 8 a.m. to noon. Appointments are required. For more information, call (586) 239-7033.

Film at the library
• The Southfield Public Library, located at 26300 Evergreen Road, is showing the film “Cry, the Beloved Country” at 2 p.m. For more information, call (248) 796-4224 or visit www.southfieldlibrary.org.

Caregiver support group
• The Brown Center is having its monthly caregiver support group from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Southfield JVS, 29699 Southfield Road. For more information, call (248) 233-4392 or e-mail dmoon@jvsdet.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 22
Bariatric support group
• Henry Ford Macomb Hospital’s Warren Campus, located at 13355 E. 10 Mile Road, is having a bariatric support group from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, call (800) 532-2411.

Women’s luncheon
• The St. Rene Goupil Women’s Club, located at 35955 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, is having a women’s luncheon open to the public for the presentation of “Women of the West” at noon. For more information, call (586) 268-0090.

Thursday, Sept. 23
Fundraiser for the arts
• The Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, is having a Twilight in the Tropics art party fundraiser from 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person prior to Sept. 19. For more information, call (586) 469-8666 or e-mail jcallans@theartcenter.org.

Luncheon fashion show
• The Troy Newcomers Club is having a luncheon fashion show at 11:30 a.m. at the American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E. Maple in Troy. For more information, call (248) 346-8967, e-mail KBDFlaig@wowway.com or visit www.troynewcomers.com.

Saturday, Sept. 25
Volunteers needed for clean-up day
• The Polish American Historic Site Association, located at 4231 St. Aubin in Detroit, is having a clean-up day beginning at 10 a.m. The church is looking for volunteers to perform yard work around the church property. For more information, call (313) 527-9321.

Golf outing
• The U.S. Air Force Academy Parents Club of Eastern Michigan is having a golf outing and dinner fundraiser at Selfridge ANG Base Golf Course in Harrison Township. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information, call (248) 982-1046 or e-mail bob@rpca21.com.

Green houseplants programs
• English Gardens will host a free 10 a.m. program on using green houseplants to clean the air at four metro Detroit locations: 4901 Coolidge Highway in Royal Oak, 22501 Kelly Road in Eastpointe, 6370 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield and 44850 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. For more information, call (248) 280-9500, (586) 771-4200, (248) 851-7506 and (586) 286-6100, respectively.

Animal benefit
• The Roseclair Fraternal order of Eagles Auxiliary, located at 29500 Little Mack Ave. in Roseville, is having an animal benefit from 1-5 p.m. Festivities will include a 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction. For more information, call (586) 773-8321.

Pet-friendly fundraiser walk
• Almost Home Animal Rescue is having a pet friendly walk and run at 8 a.m. at the Franklin Athletic Club, 29350 Northwestern Highway in Southfield. Registration is $15 and includes a 5k, 10k and a one-mile route. For more information, call (248) 200-2695 or visit www.almosthomeanimals.org.

Awareness walk
• The National Alliance on Mental Illness is having an awareness walk on the Orchard Ridge campus of Oakland Community College at 9 a.m. There is no charge to register. For more information, call (800) 331-4264 or visit www.namimi.org.

MADD walk
• Mother’s Against Drunk Driving is having its Walk Like MADD 5k walk at the Troy Civic Center, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. Festivities will include multiple activities, food and more. For additional information, call (586) 997-6504, ext. 303, or visit www.walklikemadd.org.

Sunday, Sept. 26
Jazz concert
• The First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, located at 26165 Farmington Road, is having a 4 p.m. concert with the Jazz Vespers. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested at the door. For more information, call (248) 474-6170 or visit www.farmington-pres.org.

Monday, Sept. 27
Peripheral neuropathy support group
• Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, located at 15855 19 Mile Road in Clinton Township, is having a peripheral neuropathy support group from 6-7 p.m. For more information, call (800) 532-2411.

Ongoing
Meals on Wheels seeks drivers
• The Macomb County Community Services Agency Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to drive a mid-day lunch route twice a month or more. Mileage is reimbursed. Call for specific details. For more information, call (586) 469-5228 or visit www.macombcountymi.gov/mccsa.

School supplies sought
• The Macomb County Department of Human Services, located at 19700 Hall Road, is seeking donations of new school supplies for foster care and disadvantaged children. Back-to-school items can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (586) 412 6114 or e-mail urquhartk@michigan.gov.

Hospice volunteers needed
• Grace Hospice is seeking volunteers to visit with terminally ill patients and their family members in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Volunteers must be age 18 or older and have reliable transportation. A training course is provided free of charge for all volunteers. For more information, call (888) 937-4390.

Crafters needed
• St. Margaret of Scotland Church is looking for crafters and artisans to display goods at their annual craft show on Nov. 6. Spaces must be reserved ahead of time. For more information, call (586) 296-2746.

Call for art submissions
• The Anton Art Center is calling for art submissions of any type by people age 18 and older living and working in Michigan. Applications for submissions are online and must be submitted by Nov. 1. For more information, visit www.theartcenter.org.

Guitar exhibit
• The Paramount Bank Community Gallery, located at 22635 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, is having a custom guitar exhibit through Sept. 24. The exhibit will feature hand-painted guitars and steampunk designs by two local artists. For more information, call (248) 885-0028 or visit www.danielcascardo.com.

Volunteers to assist disabled sought
• The Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers is looking for volunteers to assist disabled community members with tasks such as grocery shopping and rides to medical appointments. For more information, call (586) 757-5551.

Literacy volunteers needed
• The Clinton Township Macomb Literacy Partners is looking for volunteers to assist adults with reading skills. Volunteers usually work two hours a week and are trained, free of charge, prior to beginning service. For more information, call (586) 286-2750.

Green art exhibit
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, is hosting “The Green Show” through Oct. 14. The exhibit will feature sculpture, jewelry and works of art created from recycled materials. For more information, call (248) 432-5579.

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