METRO DETROIT — Spring — the season of renewal — is a popular time for people to remodel or redecorate their homes. But what many may not realize is the old dresser or couch they no longer want could make life substantially better for a local family in need.

METRO DETROIT — Outside living spaces have grown in popularity over the years. As spring approaches, this is the time to start preparing lawns and gardens for “backyarding” fun.

NOVI — Legos are one of a handful of toys that have withstood the test of time, making them a common link between the generations.

ROCHESTER — Local artists will have a chance to leave their mark in Rochester Municipal Park this summer.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Online safety can be tricky to navigate in today’s digital world. Whether you come across inappropriate content, are contacted by scammers or strangers online, or experience cyberbullying, learning how to identify and manage internet safety risks has never been more important.

METRO DETROIT — Sparkle Network, a nonprofit organization, has announced its ninth annual Prom Closet Tour.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Nearly 200 art students across Macomb County will feel the joy of success as their work adorns the walls of the 2024 Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Capturing speed on a still surface isn’t easy, but that’s what artist Nicolas Rousselet did in his poster for the 2024 EyesOn Design show, which will take place on Father’s Day, June 16, at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores.

FERNDALE — The next musical from the theater program at Ferndale High School and Ferndale Middle School will celebrate the world of spelling bees.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The work of artist Bette Prudden, of Grosse Pointe Woods, is part of a number of people’s art collections, but it’s also a piece of family history for many others.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — For the first time, Cranbrook Institute of Science is holding a spring break STEAM camp March 26, 27 and 28.

FERNDALE — A new art fair will be debuting in Ferndale next month centered around the printmakers of Michigan.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights’ annual evening of international cuisine and entertainment will be coming back to the Sterling Heights Community Center.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Utica Community Schools varsity basketball players from Henry Ford II High School in Sterling Heights volunteered at a Pontiac-based nonprofit organization, Grace Centers of Hope, to help prepare and serve dinner to participants in the one-year Men’s Life Skills program Feb. 8.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Gardner White, Henry Ford Health and the American Heart Association teamed up Feb. 22 to mark American Heart Month by offering hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator training sessions to the public for free at the Gardner White store on Hall Road in Shelby Township.

METRO DETROIT — The sun and moon will trace a path across North America Monday, April 8, bringing a total solar eclipse to a large swath of the United States.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Preparations are going smoothly for the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade, and Parade Committee members are excited.

ROYAL OAK — After a hiatus lasting four years due to COVID-19, the Royal Oak St. Patrick’s Day parade is back.

WARREN — Ukrainian Americans demonstrated in front of the Warren office of U.S Rep. John James twice on Feb. 26, demanding immediate action to aid Ukraine in the war against Russia.

HAZEL PARK — Over the years, the Detroit Institute of Arts has partnered with cities across the tri-county area to transform building exteriors into spectacular outdoor murals. Now, the DIA is looking to do the same in Hazel Park, and your feedback is needed.