MOUNT CLEMENS — While the COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone, art capturing the feelings and effects of this period is just beginning to be explored.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A barrage of fireworks will cap off an evening of music, food and fun at this year’s Pre-Fourth of July Festival in the Park — one of the most popular events in the city of Madison Heights.

TROY — The Troy Rotary Club is inviting the community to join them for its Charity Golf Scramble on Friday, June 23, at the Sylvan Glen Golf Course.

TROY — The Troy community can celebrate Juneteenth in a special way this year as the Troy Community Center hosts the second annual Miss Michigan Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Lathrup Village’s annual garden tour has lain dormant for a number of years, but thanks to the efforts of Kirsti Hart-Negrich and volunteers from the Lathrup Village Nature Group, the garden tour has sprouted back up.

NOVI — A Novi native and now published author has proven that dreams do come true with a lot of determination and perseverance.

ROCHESTER — The 43rd annual Music in the Park concert series kicks off this month, bringing music and merriment to Rochester’s Municipal Park.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Stoney Creek Village is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year, and in honor of that, the public will have a chance to walk through two private gardens in the historic community during the annual Rochester Garden Walk.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — With the summer months arriving and the weather heating up, there’s a lot of fun to go around, especially with the events planned in St. Clair Shores.

BIRMINGHAM — Starting June 9, the Birmingham Shopping District’s Movie Night series will be back at Booth Park.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Car design afficionados and children taking their dads out for Father’s Day will be among those enjoying the remarkable vehicles on display during the 36th annual EyesOn Design from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18 on the grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores.

UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Addison Oleksinski has been making moves with her art creations ever since she was a little kid. Now, she is one of the youngest students to earn national scholastic honors and a trip to Carnegie Hall in New York City.

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield is hosting nine days of events and activities to celebrate Juneteenth.

TROY — The Troy Farmers Market is returning for its sixth year on Fridays throughout the summer at Jeanne M. Stine Community Park.

METRO DETROIT — Each time Karen E. Breen travels in her 1978 GMC Royale motor home, it attracts a crowd.

BERKLEY — More than 100 artists will take over the downtown for the 21st annual Berkley Art Bash.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Police Department will hold a Bike Rodeo June 10 with giveaways and safety checks as part of an effort to build bonds with the people they serve.

FRANKLIN — While it will take place a couple of weeks later than it usually does, the Franklin Garden Walk is back for another year of beautiful blooms.

EASTPOINTE — The 24th annual Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot will celebrate classic car culture June 15-17.

EASTPOINTE — Paul Mastalanski has not missed an Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot since the annual event began in 1999.