Community Spotlight
Blood Drive
The American Association of Builders and Contractors Southeastern Michigan and The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 20 at 31800 Sherman Avenue, Madison Heights. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Kelly Forrester at kforrester@abcsemi. org or call 248-298-3600 or sign up online at redcrossblood. org.
Farmer’s Market
Shelby Farmers Market 9a.m.-2 p.m. May 14-Oct. 15(no market July 2) at Packard Proving Grounds, 49965Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township. More information at shelbyfarmersmarket.org.
Food distribution event
Hope for the Hungry Food Pantry through St. Peter Lutheran Church of Macomb will distribute food from 1-2 p.m. May 19 at 24125 26 Mile Road, Ray Township. This will be a drive-thru event and those getting food are asked to show their driver’s license or state ID card. You should park in a parking spot in the west parking lot and wait to be checked in. Those attending may not pick up for a family other than their own, unless arrangements have been made ahead of time. For more information, visit hopeforthehungrypantry.org.
Golf outing
• Greater Washington Area Historical Society will host their annual golf outing June 16at Greystone Country Club, 67500Mound Road, Washington Township with registration and breakfast at 9a.m.; 10a.m. shotgun start; 4:30p.m. dinner and prizes. Tickets are $125each for golf and dinner or $40 each for dinner only. Registration is requested before May 20by calling Sam Previti at 586-206-5185 or
email Sspreviti@hotmail.com.
MotoFest Festival
• MotoFest2022 annual motorcycle ride and festival will take place June 4. The theme is ‘Wellness Begins at Home’ and will highlight the importance of resources and opportunities to bring financial and physical wellness to communities. It will start with a coordinated 32-mile ride from Axemen Detroit Clubhouse and ending at the Wolverine Harley Davidson dealership located at 44660 N Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township. Patrons will have the chance to explore community and county services and learn about educational opportunities for the surrounding areas. Also featured will be food trucks, entertainment and beverage stations. Tickets are $25 per motorcyclist; $15 for per additional rider which includes ride and festival entry and $10 for festival goers. Tickets can be pre-purchased online at bit.ly/ seedmotofest2022.
Octagon House events
• Super Sunday 10a.m.-4p.m. June 5. There will be a book sale in the Milkhouse, the Octagardeners’ will have a variety of plants in their Plant Sale and Octagon House will be open for self-guided tours. Admission to the house is $5. Additional information is available by calling 586-781-0084or visit octagonhouse.org.
USO Show
• American Legion Post 351, 46146Cass Avenue, Utica, hosting USO Show at 2p.m. May
21. Bring lawn chairs, blankets or something comfortable to sit on to enjoy the entertainment. Food vendors will also have items to purchase. Admission is free, though donations will be accepted and will be given to the John Dingell Detroit VA Hospital and The Wounded Warriors.
Widowed Friends events
• Men only breakfast at 9:30 a.m. May 19at Lukich Family Restaurant, 3900Rochester Road, Troy. Meet with other widowed men for breakfast.
For more information, call Ed at 586-731-8746.
• Lunch at 1:30 p.m. May 24 at Charlie’s Restaurant, 22315 Harper, St. Clair Shores. Limit
20. To reserve a spot, contact Sue by May 19 at 586-5491041.
• Lunch at 1:30 p.m. May 26 Antonio’s Italian Cuisine, 2505East 14Mile Road, Sterling Heights. To reserve a spot call Joyce at 586-323-6007by May 23.
• Lunch at 1:30 p.m. May 31 at Marcus Grill, 55690 VanDyke, Shelby Township. Limit 20. to reserve a spot contact Gerry by May 26 at 586-556-9471.
• Widowed Friends on the golf course at 8:30a.m. Thursdays at Richmond Forest Golf Course, 33300 32 Mile Road, Lenox Township, starting May 5. Don’t need to be a golfer to join, just have a desire to play. Tee time 9a.m. and meet for lunch after at Ken’s Country Restaurant, 69232North Main Street, Richmond. For more information, contact Chuck at 586-2016607.
• Dancing every Tuesday at Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights. Doors open at 6p.m.; music from 7-10:30p.m. Cost is $8per person with a cash bar. A table will be reserved for Widowed Friends. Contact Victoria at 586-566-7936.
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