BIRMINGHAM — The Celebrate Birmingham Hometown Parade and Party in Shain Park will take place May 21. The parade will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a party in Shain Park ending at 4 p.m. 

BIRMINGHAM — The Guild of Artists and Artisans and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center will once again hold Art Birmingham in Shain Park 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14.

BIRMINGHAM — Ian Weinberg, a junior at Seaholm High School, has published his first book, “Invest Early To Grow Your Wealth."

BIRMINGHAM — The Adopt-A-Senior program has been a valuable resource to Birmingham seniors for nearly 25 years, and Birmingham police are reminding the community that the program is available for senior residents who could benefit from someone to talk to or a helping hand.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Officials in Farmington and Farmington Hills are hopeful that a partnership between the two cities will result in a reduction in internet bills for local residents and businesses.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Since 1997, only about 800 people have earned the National Association of Flight Instructors Master Flight Instructor accreditation. Bloomfield Hills resident and NAFI member Steven Tupper recently earned his NAFI Master Flight Instructor accreditation.

BIRMINGHAM — Around the beginning of May, the city of Birmingham is set to start a non-motorized shared-use path project with Cranbrook.

BEVERLY HILLS — Free coffee, breakfast snacks and live jazz will be available at Java and Jazz at the Beverly Park Pavilion 9 a.m.-noon on the third Sundays of the month starting May 21.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Family YMCA is inviting the entire community to join in on the fun activities they have planned for Healthy Kids Day noon-2 p.m. April 29.

METRO DETROIT — Unwanted noise can come from all different directions, whether it is from the road, airplanes or neighbors’ parties.

BIRMINGHAM — On April 3, the Birmingham City Commission held a special workshop meeting to discuss the potential renovation of City Hall and improved facilities for the Birmingham Police Department.

BEVERLY HILLS —The village of Beverly Hills is continuing tradition this year with the annual Spring Park Clean Up.

BIRMINGHAM — The 21st season of the Birmingham Farmers Market will open on May 7. Local produce and artisan goods will be sold 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 29.

BIRMINGHAM — When Wylie E. Groves High School teacher Kara Mason assigned a passion project to her student congress course, students brainstormed how they could benefit their community through their project.

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