SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan announced June 21 that it recognized many inspiring volunteers, including two from Shelby Township, at a special banquet event during National Volunteer Month.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A two-in-one car show and barbecue contest will bring together fans of both subcultures at Civic Center Plaza this fall.

EASTPOINTE — One hundred years ago, in 1924, a group of local men with a desire to help others got together to form Odd Fellows Eastwood Lodge No. 496.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Citywide Garage Sale is back this year, and the Cool City Committee is excited for residents and eventgoers to participate.

WARREN — Hundreds of people were in attendance at Warren’s first pride celebration on the front lawn of City Hall on June 29.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Ahead of an excursion to Lake Huron to search for remnants of World War II history, local Sea Cadets got to meet with the organization’s top executive.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township SummerFest featured tons of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy June 28-29 at the Shelby Township municipal campus.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, announced the return of its free summer concert series, SummerFest.

ROCHESTER — Back in its 69th year, downtown Rochester’s Sidewalk Sales will kick off on Thursday, July 18.

ROYAL OAK — Armenia Fest will be coming back to Royal Oak from 5 to 10 p.m. July 20 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

METRO DETROIT — The 12 C & G Newspapers staffers who were recognized in the Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest and the Society of Professional Journalists-Detroit Chapter’s Excellence in Journalism awards walked away with a total of 23 honors.

ROCHESTER — You don’t have to travel to Detroit to enjoy the masterpieces of the Detroit Institute of Arts this summer.

METRO DETROIT — For anyone curious about what the “C” and “G” in C & G Newspapers stands for, here is the answer.The “C” represents Charlotte, and the “G” is for Gil. It was Charlotte and Gil Demers who more than 45 years ago created the family-owned business C & G Newspapers, which is still standing today.

METRO DETROIT — I’ve been interested in the old, interesting and historical all my life.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair will return from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6-7 at Memorial Park, located at 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, for its 53rd year.

ROYAL OAK — In honor of her daughter, who died in 2020 due to suicide, Melissa Ambrose-Eidson created a charity event dedicated to the things that her daughter, Tatum, loved.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The beat is on in Oakland Township parks this summer.

TROY — For the 49th Troy Garden Walk, Troy’s Garden Club invites community members to visit six homes in Troy, as well as a bonus venue, on Wednesday, July 10.

DAVISBURG — The Oakland County Fair is scheduled to make its return to Springfield Oaks County Park July 5-14.

BERKLEY — The colorful nature of the Berkley Street Art Fest will make its return this month.