COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Art Guild meeting
Washington Art Guild will meet March 6 at Washington Township offices, 57900 Van Dyke. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and socializing. Meeting begins promptly at 7 p.m. This workshop will use acrylic paints to design a background painting or abstract work on foam board. Even if you missed the first part, you can easily create a new design in one setting. You may use the supplies provided or bring your own paints and brushes. There is no charge for this workshop, and visitors are welcome free.
Communication contest
Students in grades 6-12 who are deaf or experiencing hearing loss who reside and attend school in Macomb County can enter the Communication Contest presented by Optimist International and the Mount Clemens Optimist Club. Students must have an uncorrected hearing loss of 40 decibels or more and the results of an audiogram, conducted by a qualified audiologist no more than 24 months prior to the contest must be submitted with the application. Students will prepare a 4-5 minute presentation on the topic “Discovering the Optimism Within Me”. to present orally, using sign language or a combination of both that will be presented at the event from 9-1 p.m. April 22 at the Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road, Clinton Township. To request an application, contact Joyce Sheehy by calling 586463-1730 or by emailing joycesheehy@comcast.net. Application requests must be made by March 31.
Euchre event
Sterling Heights Lions Club host euchre tournament March 10 at their clubhouse, 12828 Canal Road, Sterling Heights. Doors open at 6 p.m.; play starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 per person and includes pizza, snacks and a free drink ticket. Cash bar, cash prizes. For more information, call 586-7866064.
Food distribution event
Hope for the Hungry Food Pantry through St. Peter Lutheran Church of Macomb will distribute food from 6-7 p.m. March 2 and 1-2 p.m. March 16 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.
Holocaust tour
St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee hosting tour to The Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills on March 9. The tour will include a 90-minute guided tour through the main exhibits led by an experienced docent. After the guided tour, we will hear a 30-minute Next Generation Speaker presentation. Next Generation Speakers are children of Holocaust survivors who share their parents’ stories. Cost is $15 and includes bus transportation from the St. Clair Shores Library and museum admission. Bus will depart the library at 12 p.m. to arrive at the museum at 1 p.m. and depart the museum at 3:30 p.m. to arrive back at the library approximately 4:30 p.m. Masks are required on the bus. Tickets are on sale through March 1 and can be purchased at the library’s circulation desk, 22500 E. Eleven Mile Road, St. Clair Shores. Tickets are non refundable. For more information, call 586-7719020.
Widowed friends events
• Dancing every Tuesday at Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane,
Sterling Heights. Doors open at 6 p.m.; music from 7-10:30 p.m. Cost is $8 per person with a cash bar. A table will be reserved for Widowed Friends. Contact Victoria at 586-566-7936.
• Men only breakfast at 9:30 a.m. March 2 and 16 at Lukich Family Restaurant, 3900 Rochester Road, Troy. Meet with other widowed men for breakfast. For more information, call Ed at 586-7318246.
• Widowed Friends hosting Book Club at
10:30 a.m. March 10 at Danny’s Family Dining, 47250 Hayes, Macomb Township. For book information or questions, contact Elaine at 586-2912471.
• Widowed Friends hosting breakfast at 10:30 a.m. March 13 at Big
Boy’s, 16880 Hall Road, Clinton Township. For more information, contact Gerry at 586-556-9471.
• Widowed Friends hosting Movie on March 14 at MJR Theatre, 50675 Gratiot Avenue, Chesterfield Township. Early dinner afterwards to be determined. Movie and time determined sooner. For more information, contact Marion at 586-703-1427.
• Widowed Friends, hosting cards, games and friendship 1-3:45 p.m. March 24 at St. Therese, 48115 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township. Bring a snack to share and your own beverage. Dinner afterwards (optional). For more info, contact Victoria at 586-566-7936.
Woman’s Life meeting
Woman’s Life Chapter 855 will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 7 at Lois Wagner Memorial Library, 35200 Division Road, Richmond. Group of women who enjoy volunteering and holding events to benefit those in need in the community. Looking for new members. Everyone welcome to attend. Nonprofit and civic organizations that wish to have their events added to Community Spotlight should email information about the event to edit@macombdaily. com.