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Royal Oak ‘Restores the Ring’ for upcoming holiday season
ROYAL OAK — Members of the Royal Oak community joined together Oct. 16 to restore red kettles used by the Salvation Army to raise funds each holiday season. (Read more)

Parents, kids invited to chill out with ‘Frozen Jr.’
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Theatre’s Youth on Stage program is mounting a production of the Disney musical “Frozen Jr.” from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3 at Parcells Middle School in Grosse Pointe Woods. (Read more)

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Nov. 1
Holiday wine tasting fundraiser: Hosted by Shelby Township Lions Club to benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind, features fine wines, craft beers and liquors, also gourmet food, appetizers and music, 6:30-11 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbylionsclub.org

Nov. 2
Fall Holiday Craft Show: Also basket raffles and concessions, no strollers allowed, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dakota High School, 21051 21 Mile Road in Macomb Township, dakotaboosters.weebly.com

Craft show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Anne Catholic Grade School, 5920 Arden Ave. in Warren, facebook.com/stannewarren

Holiday Craft & Vendor Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., (586) 268-8400

Nov. 3
Fall craft and vendor show: Also basket raffles and 50-50, refreshments, beer and wine (for purchase), and food truck, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lakeshore Knights of Columbus, 25003 Little Mack Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 771-4380

Harvest Holiday Market: 50-plus vendors expected, noon-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org/event/harvest-holiday-market

Nov. 9
Christmas in Clawson Craft Show: 150-plus juried artists and crafters, bake sale, raffle and 50-50, lunch, snacks and drinks, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clawson High School, 101 John M. St., christmasinclawson@gmail.com

Holiday Craft Fair: Proceeds benefit Chippewa Valley High School band and guard programs, no strollers allowed, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., CVHS, 18300 19 Mile Road in Clinton Township, cvhs-bands.com/cvhs-craft-show

Holiday Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Warren Mott High School, 3131 12 Mile Road, free shuttle from Beer Middle School, 3200 Martin Road in Warren, facebook.com/warrenmottbandcraftshow

Holiday Craft & Vendor Show: 40-plus booths expected, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. Second St., rararecreation.org

Artisan Holiday Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, opccenter.org

Craft & Vendor Show: More than 30 tables expected, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8600 27 Mile Road in Washington Township, ourredeemerlwml@gmail.com

Turkey Trot: Inaugural mile run for kids with four quarter-mile laps for prizes, also Social District-style atmospehere with drinks and possible band, 4-10 p.m. (registration at 3 p.m.), Greater Mack Avenue from Nine Mile Road south to Nine Mack and Cavalier drives intersection, facebook.com/downtownstclairshores

Read the story: Downtown to host children’s ‘Turkey Trot’

Nov. 9-10
Fall Craft Fair: 30-plus crafters expected, also lunch, baked goods and homemade ice cream for sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9 and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 10, First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 474-6170

Nov. 10
Sip and Shop Holiday Craft Show: 40-plus vendors expected, also food, cash bar and raffles, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monaghan's Banquet Center, 19801 Farmington Road in Livonia, Facebook

Harvest Dinner: Also 50-50, silent auction and raffle baskets, 1-4 p.m. (dinner until 3 p.m.), St. Basil the Great, 22860 Schroeder Ave. in Eastpointe, dine in and carryout available, stbasileastpointe.com

Big Bird Run: 10K, 5K and mile races with awards, raffle prizes, chance to win frozen turkey and more, proceeds given to community service organizations assisting families and students, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., course includes Gratiot Avenue, Interstate 696 pedestrian bridge and residential streets, starts and finishes at Recreational Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St., rare-mi.org

Thanksgiving Pet Pictures: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Premier Pet Supply, 2848 W. Maple Road in Troy, premierpetsupply.com/upcoming-events

Holiday photo fundraiser: Dress up, dress casually or wear Victorian-era costumes, photos captured by Sterling Heights Historical Commission members with participants’ own cameras, 1-4 p.m., Upton House Museum, 40433 Dodge Park Road, registration required, sterling-heights.events.mylibrary.digital/ event?id=116785

Nov. 13
Mistletoe Marketplace: Fundraiser for Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, includes luncheon, boutique shopping, raffles and auction, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, facebook.com/assistanceleaguesoutheasternmichigan

Holiday book and paper crafting: Creations include Christmas trees and angels, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, register starting Nov. 4, scslibrary.org

Nov. 16
Herb & Holly Boutique: Presented by Herb Society of America, Grosse Pointe Unit, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., The Cook Schoolhouse, 20025 Mack Plaza Drive in Grosse Pointe Woods, cash or check only, facebook.com/hsagpu

Pet Pictures with Santa: 2-4 p.m., Premier Pet Supply, 47810 Grand River Ave. in Novi, premierpetsupply.com/upcoming-events

Nov. 16-17
Jingle & Mingle Underground Holiday Market: 65-plus food and gift merchants, live entertainment, food drive and more, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 16 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 17, lower level of The dot parking garage in Ferndale, facebook.com/jinglemingleferndale

Nov. 22-24
Festival of Trees: View locally made trees, wreaths and centerpieces, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 23 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24, also cocktail preview with strolling dinner, refreshments, silent auction and cash bar, 7 p.m. Nov. 22, Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave. in Rochester, downtownrochestermi.com

Nov. 23
CBA Holiday Arts & Crafts Show: Also 50-50, cookie walk, and pierogi, pies and greenery for sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., De La Salle Collegiate High School, 14600 Common Road in Warren, delasallehs.com/events/craft-show

Nov. 24
Christmas in Vienna: Performance by Vienna Boys Choir, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

Pictures with Santa or Mensch: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Mensch and 1-2:30 p.m. with Santa, Premier Pet Supply, 6399 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, premierpetsupply.com

Nov. 25
Lagniappe/Big, Bright Light Show: Kickoff event featuring Santa Claus, Rochester buildings illuminated and fireworks runs 6-9 p.m. Nov. 25, stage set up on West Fourth and Main streets in Rochester, then lights continue 5 p.m.-midnight until Jan. 19, downtownrochestermi.com

Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Saint Nick’s Warehouse: Juried craft show with 250-plus booths, no strollers allowed, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1, Henry Ford II High School, 11911 Clinton River Road in Sterling Heights, facebook.com/saintnickswarehouse

Dec. 3
Christmas concert: Featuring Rochester Community Chorus, Rochester Community Concert Band and Choral Union of Rochester Christian University, 7:30 p.m., Avondale High School, 2800 Waukegan St. in Auburn Hills, facebook.com/friendsofrochestercommunitychorus

Dec. 6-7
Kris Kringle Market: Open-air event featuring 35-plus vendors, live music and caroling, warming tent with hot-spice wine, beer and food, child-size gingerbread houses for play, Santa visits and s’mores station, 4-10 p.m. Dec. 6 and noon-10 p.m. Dec. 7, West Fourth Street between Main Street and Walnut Boulevard in downtown Rochester, downtownrochestermi.com

Dec. 6-8
‘The Nutcracker’: Performance by Macomb Ballet Company, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7, and noon and 5 p.m. Dec. 8, Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

Dec. 7
The Nutcracker Tea: Treats from Land of Sweets, lunch, storytime, craft, and photos and autographs with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy and more, 11 a.m., Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, lorenzoculturalcenter.com

Holiday Homes Tour: Presented by Mount Clemens Historical Commission, visit five decorated historic houses in city, 2-hour tours depart every 30 minutes from 1-4:30 p.m., meet at Crocker House Museum & Gardens, 15 Union St., Eventbrite

Dec. 8
Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade: Features more than 100 floats, marching bands, community groups, and Santa and Mrs. Claus, 1.5-mile route along Rochester Road, 2 p.m., rrc-mi.com/christmas-parade

Dec. 11
Winter Wonderland Ball: Holiday cookies, snacks and drinks, dancing, and photos on red carpet, for kids in grades 1-5, 6-8 p.m., Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. Second St., rararecreation.org

Dec. 13
Milk & Cookies with Santa: Also photos, activities and meet The Grinch, 4-8 p.m., Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. Second St., rararecreation.org

Dec. 14
Christmas in the Air: Broadway-style song and dance revue featuring festive storylines and holiday classics, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

Dec. 15
Bach to the Holiday Movies: Performance by Macomb Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

Dec. 21
Holiday Hits Then & Now: Performance by PRISM Chorus, 8 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

Dec. 22
Home for Christmas: Performance by Detroit Concert Choir, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com