ST. CLAIR SHORES — What do Katniss Everdeen, Harry Potter and Snow White all have in common?

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — With Earth Day behind us and Arbor Day on the horizon, doing one’s part for the environment is on the conscious person’s mind. If the call to do something for the planet is coming your way, perhaps planting a tree is the place to start.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Don Paulus is retired, but he fills his time by making toys and donating them to hospitals, restaurants and many other places to put smiles on children’s faces.

TROY — St. Augustine Lutheran Troy Church will host a presentation by Janet Sandison, a speaker on the topic of parenting children on the autism spectrum and mother of well-known author and speaker Ron Sandison.

METRO DETROIT — Michigan farms may be known for crops like cherries and corn, but in recent years, a new homegrown crop has taken the state by storm — the humble, hearty hop.

EASTPOINTE/FRASER — A group of East Detroit High School graduates have banded together to help carry on the school’s musical legacy.

NOVI — For the first time, the annual Novi High School musical will include a matinee performance this year in an effort to attract more children and older people to the show.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Whether memories of your high school prom were happy, sad or nonexistent, you now have a chance to return to that time and make pleasant new memories while raising money for local women in need.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Those who follow the metro Detroit art scene are probably familiar with painter Jackie Rybinski, of Grosse Pointe Farms, whose work has been featured in shows.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Museum is introducing a new way for residents to learn about their community’s history through their podcast, “Birmingham Uncovered.”

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County officials said they are working towards a greener, cleaner tomorrow.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Slavery still exists in America, closer to home than you may think. Its most common form today is human trafficking, where victims are shipped and sold for purposes such as labor and sexual exploitation.

WARREN — It’s 49 years and counting for the Warren Symphony Orchestra.

METRO DETROIT — Conditions such as stress and anxiety can often be easy to ignore or write off as minor problems. However, this April, which is Stress Awareness Month, medical experts want to remind people that caring for their mental health can be as important as caring for their physical health.

WARREN — Every Wednesday afternoon, several members of Woodside Bible Church-Warren Campus gather in the basement of the south entrance to do the Lord’s work.

HAZEL PARK — You come across a baby bird that has fallen from its nest. You see the creature crying on the ground, and you want to help. But what do you do?

METRO DETROIT — Early spring is an important time to start planting seeds that will bud and bloom throughout the warmer months. Some local residents have decided to incorporate landscaping that is not only ornamental but also edible.

METRO DETROIT — Cue those turntables: It’s time to kick out the jams. On April 22, local independent record stores will open up shop for Record Store Day 2023.

WALLED LAKE — The Inspired Acting Company, a new professional theater company in Oakland County, has scheduled a six-show inaugural season.

ROYAL OAK — The next show to be presented by Stagecrafterss will be running throughout this month.