SOUTHFIELD — The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force, in partnership with the city of Southfield, will host the 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk at 9 a.m. Jan. 15. This year’s theme is “Peace and Justice for the Next Generation.”

UTICA — The Lucky Leprechaun Race will be returning to downtown Utica once again with a chance for people to check off a new year’s fitness goal that they might have set.

MOUNT CLEMENS — About a quarter of a mile separates the Anton Art Center from Advancing Macomb’s offices in Mount Clemens. The short walk down Macomb Place only takes a few minutes at a solid clip, but few people’s trips match the magnitude of Phil Gilchrist’s.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — At 93, artist and retired art educator Carol LaChiusa could easily rest on her laurels, having already amassed an impressive body of work and a slew of awards.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Becoming a Sterling Heights Featured Artist isn’t child’s play, but at the same time, it is no longer an honor solely confined to grownups.

OAKLAND COUNTY — School districts in Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak will be coming together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual “A Day On, Not a Day Off” event.

METRO DETROIT — On Jan. 8, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an art contest for the 2024 State of the State program cover.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Police Department held its annual Shop with a Cop event to bring some good cheer during the recent holidays.

WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The West Bloomfield/Farmington Senior Expo will return to The J, formerly known as the Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit, on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Aqua Freeze Festival is the place to be to break the midwinter bleakness and see beautiful ice sculptures.

WARREN — Several local officials are brushing up on their cocktails as they prepare to serve as guest bartenders to raise money for the Warren Kiwanis Club.

METRO DETROIT — With the University of Michigan Wolverines securing a trip to this year’s College Football Championship, many fans are looking for a place to enjoy the game. Emagine Theaters is offering a special opportunity to see the game on the big screen.

METRO DETROIT — Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan has compiled a list of the top baby names in the state for 2023, with Noah and Charlotte taking the top spots.

ROYAL OAK — To build excitement for the release of “The Color Purple,” the Detroit Youth Choir joined Royal Oak Emagine theater Dec. 17 to put on a holiday-themed performance in honor of the new movie that will open on Dec. 25.

NOVI — When we think of Christmas, we often think of massive amounts of decorations, and lights. However, that wasn’t always the case.

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham established an Ad Hoc Aging in Place Committee to work toward the city’s goal of making it more realistic for older adults to remain in Birmingham as they age.

BIRMINGHAM — In 2024, Alpha Phi will be launching a new leadership program called the Beta Beta Centennial Leadership Program. This program will provide cutting-edge leadership education and strength development for the women of Alpha Phi.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design announced on Dec. 17 that they will host their 15th annual Charity Recliner Promotion to help make a difference in the lives of afflicted individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The big red logging wheels that have been a fixture in front of the Paint Creek Cider Mill for decades have returned following a complete rebuild.

STERLING HEIGHTS — When Julia Frueh got married in November, she knew she wanted the occasion to be somewhere special. And for her, that place was the church at Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac.