News & Notes - 11/22/23 Eastsider

’Tis the season
EASTPOINTE — The public is invited to the annual Eastpointe tree-lighting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 in front of City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave. The event activities will include lighting the city’s Christmas tree, singalongs, refreshments, visits with Santa and crafts for kids.

The tree-lighting will also kick off the city’s second annual Light Up the Night. All businesses located on Gratiot Avenue are encouraged to decorate their storefronts with Christmas lights and turn them on simultaneously at 7 p.m. during the tree-lighting. The idea is to not only spread holiday cheer, but draw attention to local businesses.

 

Roseville teachers receive MSGCU grants
ROSEVILLE — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union recently announced its 2023 Classroom Cash Grants recipients, which included teachers from the Roseville Community Schools district.

Kaiser Elementary School teacher April Clos, Roseville Middle School teacher Maryann Smith and Roseville High School teacher Keith Silage all received grants. Each teacher received a grant worth up to $750 to help implement innovative learning experiences designed to promote students’ exploration, independent thinking and problem-solving. Teachers submitted project ideas in math, science, literacy, social and emotional learning, and physical education.

Classroom Cash Grants winners were determined based on total votes cast by students, parents, colleagues, family members and friends during an 11-day public online voting campaign. MSGCU awarded more than $45,000 to 64 educators from 54 schools across the metro Detroit area. The Classroom Cash Grants initiative has funded nearly 1,200 projects since it launched 18 years ago.

 

Teen volunteers wanted
ROSEVILLE — High school students ages 14-18 in need of service hours are invited to make cat and dog blankets and toys from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Roseville Public Library. The library is located at  29777 Gratiot Ave.

The items will be donated to the Macomb County Animal Shelter. The students can receive credit for volunteering. Registration is required by calling (586) 445-5407. The activity will be held in the Erin Meeting Room.

 

Used book sale coming up
EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Memorial Library, located at 15875 Oak Ave., will have a used book and media sale featuring books, DVDs, CDs, Blu-ray Discs and vinyl records for sale. The Friends Preview will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 30, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 2. For more information, call (586) 445-5096.

 

Recreation licenses available
ROSEVILLE — Fishing, hunting, snowmobile, and off-road vehicle licenses are available at Roseville City Hall, 29777 Gratiot Ave. The licenses are available for purchase at the Treasurer’s Office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information, call (586) 445-5420.