Metro | Published November 8, 2023
1. Veterans Day
Nov. 10-12 • Various locations
Belleville
"Women Answer the Call" exhibit celebrates history of Willow Run and Rosies during WWII, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11, Yankee Air Museum, 47884 D St., yankeeairmuseum.org
Chesterfield Township
Benefit for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, also open house, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11, Stahls Automotive Collection, 56516 North Bay Drive, stahlsauto.com/veteransday23
Eastpointe
• Events starting at 2 p.m. Nov. 11, Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road, (586) 872-2581, mimths.org
• Veterans breakfast, free for vets and first responders, $6 all others, proceeds support Vets Returning Home, 8-11 a.m. Nov. 12, Eastwood Odd Fellows, 23322 Gratioe Ave.
Grosse Pointe Farms
Free veterans breakfast and program, 9 a.m. (doors at 8:15 a.m.) Nov. 10, The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road, warmemorial.org
Oakland Township
Events from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 11, Veterans Tribute of Oakland Township, 5236 Adams Road, vtotmi.org
Orchard Lake
See gear, newspaper articles, photos and uniforms from WWI, WWII and Korean War during open house at home of Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 12, Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, free admission but donations appreciated, gwbhs.org/events
Royal Oak
• Learn history of people on Royal Oak Veterans War Memorial, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Royal Oak Historical Museum, 1411 W. Webster Road, registration required, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com
• Events starting at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, Veterans War Memorial in Centennial Commons, 203 S. Troy St.
Shelby Township
• Packard Proving Ground’s role during WWII, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 10, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave., packardprovinggrounds.org
• Ceremony and luncheon, 11 a.m. Nov. 11, Old Settlers Post # 4659, 8311 Wilson Drive
• Flag retirement ceremony, also free meal and refreshments, 2 p.m. Nov. 12, Old Settlers Post # 4659, 8311 Wilson Drive
Sterling Heights
Events start at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, lunch and cupcakes to follow, Sterling Heights Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Road, sterlingheights.gov
Read the story: Sterling Heights invites 'any and all' veterans to attend ceremony
Troy
• “Broadway and Beyond” concert featuring vocalist/entertainer Vanessa Carr, fundraiser for VFW Post 6250 North End - Sterling Heights , 2 p.m. Nov. 11, First Evangelical Community Church in Troy, 3193 Rochester Road, joiedev.org
Read the story: Troy concert to raise funds for local veterans
• Events start at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, Troy Veterans Plaza in front of City Hall, 500 W Big Beaver, troymi.gov
West Bloomfield
Peace memorial rededication ceremony, presented by Walnut Lake Women’s Club, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Nov. 11, former site of Walnut Lake Elementary School, 2075 Walnut Lake Road
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2. Motor City Comic Con
Nov. 10-12 • Novi
Noon-7 p.m. Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 11 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 12, Suburban Collection Showcase, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, motorcitycomiccon.com
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Toy show
Presented by Detroit Area Auto Modelers, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12, Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, facebook.com/detroitareaautomodelers
3. Plays and musicals
Nov. 10-12 • Various locations
‘Anything Goes’
Presented by Grosse Pointe Theatre, select dates Nov. 10-19, Pierce Middle School, 15430 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park, gpt.org
Read the story: Fun new production of ‘Anything Goes’ is ‘see’ worthy
'The SpongeBob Musical'
Presented by Chippewa Valley High School Musical Productions, 7 p.m. Nov. 10-11, Chippewa Valley High School, 18300 19 Mile Road in Clinton Township, also 7 p.m. Nov. 16-17 and 1 and 7 p.m. Nov. 18, cvhsmusicals.org
Read the story: ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ coming to Chippewa Valley High
‘James and the Giant Peach’
Presented by Rochester University Theatre & Music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 9-11 and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 800 W. Avon Road in Rochester Hills, also and Nov. 16-19, rochesteru.edu/ru-theatre-music
'Radium Girls'
Presented by University Liggett School Players, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-11 and 2 p.m. Nov. 12, University Liggett School, 1045 Cook Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, uls.seatyourself.biz
‘The Play that Goes Wrong: High School Edition’
Presented by Rochester Adams High School Theatre, 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Rochester Adams Performing Arts Center, 3200 W. Tienken Road in Rochester Hills, also Nov. 17-18, adamstheatre.ludus.com
4. Crafts shows
Nov. 11-12 • Various locations
Clawson
175-plus juried artists and crafters, bake sale, raffle and 50-50, and lunch and refreshments, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11, also Santa visits noon-2 p.m., Clawson High School, 101 John M St., christmasinclawson.com
Clinton Township
• 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11, Chippewa Valley High School, 18300 19 Mile Road, cvhs-bands.com/cvhs-craft-show
• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11, Heritage Estates, 15430 18 Mile Road
Farmington Hills
Alternative Christmas Fair features charities, nonprofits and service organizations offering goods for sale with 100% of proceeds supporting individuals they represent, also baked goods for sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 11, Hope Lutheran Church, 39200 W. 12 Mile Road, hope-lutheran-church.com/community/ce-alt-christmas-fair
Rochester
• About 40 booths expected, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 11, Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. Second St., rararecreation.org
• Artisan market with more than 75 vendors expected, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11, OPC Social and Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive, opccenter.org
St. Clair Shores
• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11, Fr. James Bjorum Activity Center at St. Germaine Catholic School, 28301 Little Mack Ave., facebook.com/stgermaineschool
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12, Lakeview High School, 21100 E. 11 Mile Road, lakeviewcraftshow@yahoo.com
Warren
More than 250 crafters and vendors expected, also raffles, bake sales, lunch, live music and 50-50, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11, Warren Mott High School, 3131 E. 12 Mile Road, facebook.com/warrenmottbandcraftshow
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5. Power Play for Heroes
Nov. 10 • St. Clair Shores
Team Stahls vs. Detroit Red Wings Alumni, also face painting, raffles, memorabilia and more, proceeds benefit Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, 7:30 p.m., Civic Ice Arena, 20000 Stephens, stahlsppfh2023.eventbrite.com
Read the story: Power Play for Heroes set to face off Nov. 10
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