SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Sandy Knaack of Rochester Hills started an unusual business in 2022 called NatureScapes.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club has announced that it will be hosting an educational presentation on the art of Japanese flower arranging this month.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Since they were young, two local collectors have loved the vintage items they find, the history behind them and the community they create.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 7-year-old’s dream of making “Bravery Boxes” and delivering them to Children’s Hospital of Michigan patients — just like what was done for him during difficult times — came true.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A sixth grade student at East Middle School in Farmington Hills recently became one of the youngest writers in the state to publish a book.

WARREN — Dressed in a sea of black and white attire, supporters filled The Gazebo Banquet Center to standing room only Jan. 25 for the Warren Symphony Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary Black & White Gala celebrating classical music in the city.

WHITE LAKE — Patrons can look forward to browsing homemade and made-in-Michigan products from more than 40 vendors at White Lake Oaks’ 1st Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Organizing a parade is no small feat. Months of planning go into the Memorial Day Parade in Madison Heights and this year is no different, with efforts already underway to ensure its success later this spring.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Zekelman Holocaust Center has taken a major step toward ensuring that the voices of local Holocaust survivors will continue to be heard with a recently completed renovation project.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Last year, the Madison Heights Historical Commission put out a call for anyone with “artifacts of the city” — items such as photos, videotapes and newspaper articles that show people, places and events from the city’s past. The goal is to create an online collection that will be open to the public.

ROYAL OAK — Paws with a Cause is searching for new volunteer foster puppy raisers during February with its “Do You have Extra Love to Give?” initiative.

METRO DETROIT — Cherished memories come from receiving a yearbook on the last day of school and having friends and teachers sign it with personalized messages. Not only are they personal keepsakes of time spent in school, but they can also act as historical records for decades to come.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Lee Rocker, of Stray Cats, is always ready to put on a show for his fans.

MOUNT CLEMENS — McLaren Macomb has scheduled a series of Stroke Support Groups, inclusive events to aid in the recovery of stroke patients and their families, while also providing information to those living with common stroke risk factors on how they can lower their risk of experiencing the life-threatening attack.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD — We reached out to some of our previous sources, seeking updates on some of our favorite pieces.  

ROSEVILLE — As excitement for the Detroit Lions builds, artist Edward Stross, of Gonzo Art Studios in Roseville, has used his talents to pay tribute to the NFL team.

METRO DETROIT — Humble Design is turning houses into homes with its unique approach to ending the cycle of homelessness.

TROY — The Bosnian American Cultural Center is showing off its best moves and celebrating 25 years of operating in the metro Detroit area.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Musicale will perform “With a Song in My Heart” 1 p.m. Feb. 8 at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham.

ROYAL OAK — Winter is not over, and the Winter Blast is going to prove it in downtown Royal Oak in February.