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Sterling Heights city officials are counting the latest statistics from the FBI as evidence of success in keeping crime in check. On Oct. 26, Sterling Heights city officials announced that the city has repeated its status as Michigan’s “safest big city” last year, based on data from the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System 2022 Crime Data Explorer. Sterling Heights’ definition of “big city” is one with a population exceeding 100,000. Last year, the seven cities that had over 100,000 people were Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Warren, the city said. Sterling Heights officials also provided comparisons between Sterling Heights and other big cities in southeastern Michigan. When compared against Dearborn, Sterling Heights’ violent crimes are 17% fewer, while the property crimes are 18% fewer. And Sterling Heights said its violent and property crimes are respectively 41% and 22% lower compared to Ann Arbor, and 161% and 50% lower compared to Warren. In more detail, Sterling Heights reportedly had 254 documented violent crimes in 2022, including two murders or non-negligent manslaughters, 20
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Thanksgiving affects city operations
Local municipal buildings, including City Hall, the 41-A District Court, the library and the senior, community and nature centers, will close Nov. 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving. In addition, the nature and senior centers will be closed Nov. 25, and the library will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and will remain closed through Nov. 26 before reopening Nov. 27, officials said. According to the 2023 GFL holiday schedule posted on the city website, Thursday and Friday refuse pickups will be delayed by one day, since GFL Environmental is closed Nov. 23. Learn more about refuse collection by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2440.
City to hold Christmas celebration
A Sterling Christmas will take place 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights. Santa Claus is expected to attend, and attendees can enjoy many holiday-themed activities, like a tree lighting, carols, ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides and more. Admission is free. Learn more by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2700.
Mall to host holiday business expo
Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle, will host the 12th annual Expo Michigan Holiday and Crafters Marketplace on weekends between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, Nov. 24-26, and Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17 and 23-24. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Black Friday and Saturdays, and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. The expo, which is presented by the Oakland County Business Association Inc. of Michigan, promises appearances by Michigan businesses, vendors, artists, craftspeople and authors. The event will also feature live music performances, as well as Taylor Swift dress-up days on Saturdays in December. Admission is free. The event also encourages nonperishable food donations to help Gleaners Community Food Bank. Learn more about the event by visiting www.EXPOMichigan.com.
Holiday food drive returns
The Sterling Heights Department of Public Works is running its annual Ken Stempowski Memorial Food Drive from now until Dec. 13. The charity drive welcomes nonperishable food donations, which will be turned over to the Macomb Food Program. Donors may drop off the food 7 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays at the DPW building, 7200 18 Mile Road, or 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Community Relations Department in City Hall, 40555 Utica Road. The charity drive will also accept checks made to the Macomb Food Program. Learn more by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2440.
City asks residents to remove leaves properly
The city of Sterling Heights is asking residents not to rake leaves into the street. Instead, leaves should be collected and stored in a qualified brown bag and placed at the curb on a resident’s typical waste pickup day. The last week that yard waste will be collected is Dec. 11-15. Learn more about waste pickup by calling the Sterling Heights Department of Public Works at (586) 446-2440.
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there wasn’t any noticeable flooding in the area. Nevertheless, he said, reshaping it and enhancing its aesthetics made a drastic difference. “It was a ton of broken concrete,” he said. “There was a lot of litter in there. … The drain was functioning properly from a flow standpoint, but that section was an eyesore and was negatively impacting water quality due to trash and debris accumulation.” He said the work involved tearing out the debris from the drain, including old, broken concrete and litter. “Then what they did is they reshaped the drain banks, and then they put down a cloth barrier on top of the dirt to keep grass and weeds from coming up,” he explained. “Then they put the riprap limestone boulders on it, and what that does is it stabilizes the banks to prevent erosion.” According to the Public Works Office, the drain maintenance work lasted Sept. 19-28 and cost a total of $50,000 to fix, though the cost was reportedly split between the city and the county. At one point, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller and Sterling Heights Mayor Pro Tem Liz Sierawski toured the Moore Drain site to check out the finished work. “This project will ensure good flow in the drain and improve water quality,” Miller said in an emailed statement. “It’s also another good example of how our cost-sharing program, available to any municipality in the county, can stretch dollars when it comes to drain maintenance in priority locations.” In a statement on Miller’s Facebook page, Sierawski also commented on the project. “I’m proud that the City of Sterling Heights has partnered with the county Public Works Office on drain maintenance projects such as this one at the Moore Drain,” Sierawski said. “It all contributes to improving quality of life in our community.” Learn more about the Macomb County Public Works Office by visiting publicworks. macombgov.org/PublicWorks-Home.
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METRO DETROIT — Kristi Evans is a teacher, though her lessons have rarely been limited to the walls of a classroom. She’s been around Michigan, down to Tennessee, returned to the Mitten State and as of Nov. 1, she’s the new Michigan State University Extension District 11 North director. “I’ve lived and worked and been a resident of Oakland and Macomb throughout the past 15 years, so it’s been really exciting to come back to the counties I live in and help through MSU Extension and the work that we do to make our communities better,” Evans said. “It’s exciting to be able to make an impact in these two counties.” Evans’ journey into the world of teaching began not with a teaching degree but on a soccer pitch in Tennessee. After earning a bachelor’s degree in health and wellness from Oakland University, she made the journey down to East Tennessee State University to
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t isn’t the holidays until Main Street in Rochester shines with a light display that puts Clark Griswold’s house from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” to shame. This year, downtown Rochester was slated to officially transform into a glimmering spectacle when the Big, Bright Light Show switch was flipped Monday, Nov. 20, during the 50th annual Lagniappe event. At 6 p.m. on East Fourth Street, the Big, Bright Light Show program was slated to begin with help from Rochester Mayor Stuart Bikson, Channel 7 and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The 18th annual Big, Bright Light Show will be set aglow with 15 colors of LED lights. The lights are a huge attraction, according to Kristi Trevarrow, the executive director of the Rochester Downtown Development Authority. “Especially coming into our 18th year of Big, Bright, it’s less of an event and more of a tradition. It’s always part of the holiday conversation: ‘When are we going to see the lights?’” Trevarrow said. “Everybody always wants to come see the lights because your holidays wouldn’t be complete without that trip, and we appreciate that people have made us a part of their holidays. That is amazing to us. We have always said we are in the memory-making business, and I think that the Big, Bright Light Show is at the pinnacle of that.” The Big, Bright Light Show, the largest event hosted by downtown Rochester, will continue to run 5 p.m.-midnight through Jan. 21. “The lights are a great excuse to come out with your family, grab a hot cocoa, do a little holiday shopping, and just get your Christmas spirit on,” said Trevarrow. For more information, call (248) 656-0060 or visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
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a person’s nerves. If you feel like you might need to leave altogether, should tension arise, figure out a code word ahead of time with family. Say the code word to your spouse and children in an unassuming way so they know it’s time to leave. There are also individuals who feel social anxiety when invited to parties. Krawiec said that “it’s very common” to feel anxious when going to someone’s house where you don’t know anyone. One suggestion is to try to meet someone who will be at the gathering beforehand. Or plan on just staying for a while and not all night if you feel uncomfortable. “You can stay if it’s pleasant enough,” Krawiec said. “It’s an opportunity for you to get out if you’re alone for the holidays. Someone cared about you enough to include you.” Pontus Leander, associate professor of social psychology and director of Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Wayne State University, said that while “it’s not always possible,” the party host can provide a gentle reminder of the norms and expectations. “They can do it in a light and fun way,” Leander said. “You don’t want people to See CONFLICT on page 17A
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“We are living in a very modern communication environment. People have a way of interacting all year round. Everyone already knows what everyone is doing. It’s not how it was 20 or 30 years ago when we used to see each other once a year,” he said. “People say harmful things online and you see them at the holidays. They feel this is their chance to push back.” If you find yourself getting worked up, take a 10-second break. “Your mind and body will coordinate and be OK again,” Leander said. Leander suggested writing down ideas of what to talk about when visiting with family and friends. “Make a list of what would be nice to know about them and what people are excited about. That will let them speak,” Leander said. “They’ll find the conversation more meaningful. It does take effort from everyone. If a conflict occurs, ask a new question.” Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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First responders gathered at Kensington Church in Clinton Township as part of a mass casualty event simulation on Nov. 8. ings require a certain degree of planning and coordination between public safety and emergency management agencies. Events happen quickly — the November 2021 Oxford High School shooting took place over four minutes — requiring response efforts to be quick as well.
C. PPCM-1300 – Najeeb Restaurant Request for a special approval land use to permit a restaurant in a C-1 Local Convenience Business District. Property Address: 4075 E. Fourteen Mile Road Location: North side of Fourteen Mile Road, east of Ryan Road Current Zoning: C-1 Local Convenience Business District D. PPCM-1301 – Premium 530LLC Request for a special approval land use to permit a restaurant and billiards hall in a C-3 General Business District. Property Address: 40700 Van Dyke Location: Southeast corner of Eighteen Mile Road and Van Dyke Current Zoning: C-3 General Business District E. PPCM-1302 – Sinbad Request for a special approval land use which would permit a sit-down restaurant with extended hours and a liquor license in a C-1 Local Convenience Business District. Property address: 2715 E. Fourteen Mile Road Location: North side of Fourteen Mile, between Ryan and Dequindre Current Zoning: C-1 Local Convenience Business District F. PZ23-0007 – Bee Keeping Ordinance Proposed text amendment to add to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, Section 8-3 Definitions and to create Chapter 8, Section 8-73 BEE-KEEPING and proposed text amendment to Ordinance No. 278, Zoning Ordinance, Section 3.03 R-60, R-70, R-80, R-90, and R-100 One Family Residential Districts Accessory Uses Permitted and Article 31 Definitions, which if approved would allow for the keeping of bees on one-family residential zoned properties and on non-residential zoned properties. The ordinance can be viewed at the Office of Planning or in the upcoming meeting packet to be posted at the Agenda Center. G. PZ23-0012 – Removal of the Requirement that Parking Spaces for Boats, Trailers, and Recreational Vehicles be Provided in the RM-1 and RM-2 Zoning District Proposed text amendment to Ordinance No. 278, Zoning Ordinance, Section 6.05 and Section 7.05 to remove the requirement that a parking space shall be provided for the storage of boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles for multi-family developments.
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STERLING HEIGHTS — Police investigated a reported assault and battery incident Nov. 3 at Davis Junior High School, 11311 Plumbrook Road. Police said they heard from school staff that two students had fought over a bus seat while on a bus for around five to eight minutes. The two students were reportedly suspended, and police said they issued two citations for fighting in school.
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STERLING HEIGHTS — An angry male customer was swearing and allegedly refusing to leave a business’s office in the 36000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, south of Metropolitan Parkway, Nov. 4. While the man eventually departed, the complainant reportedly wanted police to make sure that he wasn’t still in the vicinity. Police said they saw the man board a bus.
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STERLING HEIGHTS — On Nov. 4, a bearded man was reportedly causing a disturbance in the bottle room of a grocery store in the 43000 block of Schoenherr Road, near Canal Road. Police said the man was apparently going through the trash and bottle returns. Staff said they asked him to go elsewhere, but he allegedly didn’t listen at the time. The man reportedly later headed out to the parking lot and left in a gold vehicle.
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STERLING HEIGHTS — A larceny reportedly happened along Mound Road, south of Metropolitan Parkway, on or around Nov. 6. Police did not provide further information about what transpired. Anyone who has more information about these events or general suspicious happenings is encouraged to call the Sterling Heights Police Department at (586) 446-2800. — Eric Czarnik
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Stephan said he was picked for the honor after he applied a few months ago for the Featured Artist program, which is run by the Sterling Heights Arts Commission. “It’s really great,” he said. “I’ve been living in Sterling Heights for a long time, so it’s great to be part of this.” Stephan, 42, was born in Baghdad in 1981, and he said he moved to the U.S. when he was 11. He said his family has plenty of musical talent, and while he shares a love of music, his artistry is more visual in nature. He said he started drawing while he was in middle school and continued to develop his craft throughout his high school years. He then went on to get an art degree at what is now the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. Stephan said his work on display at the Community Center is
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mainly portraits. “I like doing portraits because a lot of times; it’s a way of capturing a person’s emotions and the way I see them,” he said. But Stephan’s artistic interests extend further yet. When he researched ancient art from Assyria and Babylon in his teens, he was amazed by the detailed sculptures and the level of craftsmanship from thousands of years ago, despite the limited technology of that era. He said that motivated him to delve into clay sculptures and reliefs to carry on that legacy. Ancient Mesopotamian culture even influenced the name of his art studio, Lamassu. A lamassu is an Assyrian supernatural being, often depicted as part animal, like a winged bull, with a human head. Stephan explained that Ishtar Restau-
rant in Sterling Heights offered him a big opportunity to showcase his work when it commissioned him around eight years ago to make a rendition of the famous blue Ishtar Gate, as well as wall art of lions, a chariot, lamassu and more. Multiple pieces of Stephan’s work are also on display at the Chaldean Community Foundation’s headquarters along 15 Mile Road, near Ryan Road, he said. Stephan added that his work was noticed by the Assyrian Cultural Foundation in Illinois and that the foundation approached him around three years ago to sponsor his work. While the Mesopotamian art style isn’t prevalent in his Featured Artist display at the Community Center, he said he might show more of that art style if he ever becomes a Featured Artist again. “The ancient Mespotamian art, that’s our ancestors,” he said. “Our artifacts are being sent all over the world in museums. A lot of our people never got to see those artifacts
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in real life. … I try to mimic that a little bit in some of my work and show the new generation what we used to have and what we still have.” Stephan added that he also has created Christian art for churches and other religious institutions, adding that he made bronze statues of Jesus and his disciples for the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House on Quarton Road in Bloomfield Hills. Jeanne Schabath-Lewis, from the Sterling Heights Arts Commission, said she has wanted Stephan to be a Featured Artist for
years. “His work, the detailing, is absolutely phenomenal,” she said. “He’s really, really great at doing formal portraits of people. … His work is just so amazing. He is really down-to-earth; he is really passionate; he’s a great artist and a great human being.” Learn more about Studio Lamassu and Stephan by visiting www.lamassuart.com. Learn more about Sterling Heights by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2489.
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comes from TruetheThanksgiving heart. heart.” The Wujek and Calcaterra families wish you a Thanksgiving filled with blessings and surrounded by the ones you love. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful families in this community who have chosen us to serve them. We are humbled by your trust.
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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED MOTHER (NEVER BEEN KNOWN TO FAIL) All Most Beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the sea, help me and show me you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me into my necessity (make request) There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times) Holy Mary I place this prayer in your hands (three times.) Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. AB.
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CONSTRUCTION APPRENTICESHIP The JATC for the Pipefitting Industry and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning Monday, November 20,2023, through December 20, 2023. Then again starting Tuesday, January 2, 2024 through January 25, 2024. Application days and times will be as followed: Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturdays: December 9th & 16th, also January 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered are: 1. Must be 18 years of age or older. 2. Complete the application and return to the Pipefitting Industry Training Center with: a. A valid driver’s license. b. High School diploma or high school equivalency (GED) certificate. c. There is a $45.00 testing fee that will be collected when turning in the application.
The Pipefitting Industry Training Center is located at 636 Executive Drive in Troy, MI between John R and Dequindre, north of E. 14 Mile Road. PH: 248-585-0636 No resumes please. For more information, please visit our website at : www.pipefitters636tc.org
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STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY, November 22, 2023 - 5B
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K E E W E H T F O RIME C • K E E W E F TH O E M I R C • K F THE WEE Soap theft suspect makes clean getaway
GROSSE POINTE CITY — Police were investigating after an unknown suspect is said to have stolen an estimated $95 worth of soap products from The Village CVS store at around 3:30 p.m. Nov. 2.
Armed man reported at park
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police were called to Patterson Park at around 4:20 p.m. Oct. 28 after a man was said to have been seen in the parking lot with a handgun. When officers got there, they said they found the suspect alone in his vehicle with the gun. According to a report, the man was intoxicated. Police said they arrested the man — a 67-year-old from Grosse Pointe Park — and secured his weapon without incident. The suspect could be facing a charge of possession of a firearm while intoxicated, police said.
Vehicle with medical equipment stolen
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a doctor’s vehicle while it was parked in the north lot of Ascension St. John Hospital between the hours of 6:15 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. Oct. 20. Besides the vehicle, the suspect got away with the victim’s wallet and an estimated $40,000 worth of equipment used for surgeries, according to a police report.
Resident reports phone harassment
GROSSE POINTE SHORES — A 46-year-old Grosse Pointe Shores woman filed a report with police Oct. 19 after she said she got a series of calls and texts from an unknown person starting at 5 p.m. Oct. 18 from a phone number with a 248 area code. The victim told police she let all the calls go to voicemail, but the caller never left her a message. After the calls, she said the person texted her from the same number at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 18. The message referred to the victim by an expletive and warned her to watch her back because the suspect knew “where you live in Grosse Pointe,” according to a police report. The victim said her husband blocked Caller ID and tried to call the suspect himself, but although the caller answered the phone twice, the caller never said anything. The victim told police she didn’t know who or why anyone might be angry with her. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.
Fraud reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 11:17 a.m. on Oct. 24, a fraud report was made after an incident that occurred on Oct. 23 in the 27000 block of Little Mack Avenue.
Upon arrival, an officer was met by the manager of the business, a 27-year-old woman, who showed the officer video footage. The footage started at 9:25 p.m. on Oct. 24 and showed the suspect, an unknown man. The suspect is shown walking up to the counter and buying an item. He can be seen pulling money out of his pocket and paying for the item. According to the manager, the suspect told the clerk he wanted $500 on a Cash App card. He pulled money out of a different pocket and paid for it. The suspect reportedly bought two $500 gift cards using money from the same pocket. The footage does not show the suspect vehicle. The manager stated they were scammed out of $1,500 but the amount of counterfeit bills given to the officer totaled $1,560. The counterfeit bills were all $20 bills.
Fraud reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 2:56 p.m. on Oct. 19, a fraud report was made after an incident that occurred on the same day in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue. At the stated time on that date, the victim, a 58-year-old woman, walked into the police department to make a report. She stated she answered a Facebook ad to complete a survey for Walmart and receive money. The woman said a few days later, she received a check in the mail for $1,570.32 and began receiving text messages from a phone number instructing her to cash the check and send gift cards. The woman then went to a bank to cash the check and was notified that it was fraudulent. The woman did not send any gift cards and she did not lose any money.
Women arrested for Kohl’s shoplifting incident
File photo by Erin Sanchez
DEC. 2
A Sterling Christmas: Tree lighting, holiday music with caroling, Santa visit, petting farm and pony rides, horse-drawn wagon and train rides, ice skating (opens Dec. 1), warming fires and more, 5:45- 8:30 p.m., Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, facebook.com/myshpr
DEC. 3
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The Songs of Christmas: Presented by Motor City Chorale, 3 p.m., St. Ephrem Catholic Church, 38900 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights, motorcitychorale. com/home Handbell/pipe organ Christmas concert: 3-4:30 p.m., Utica United Methodist Church, 8650 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 731-7667
DEC. 12
Sterling Speakers Toastmasters: Meeting at 6:30 p.m., virtual and in person, room 102 at Bethesda Christian Church, 14000 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, (586) 221-0405, sterlingspeakers. org, vppr@sterlingspeakers.org
ONGOING
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police reportedly went to Kohl’s, 44200 Schoenherr Road, Oct. 21 upon hearing that shoplifting was occurring. According to store staff, three women were putting items in bags while in the men’s section and then they allegedly took some bags full of merchandise out of the store without paying for it. The women had exited the store’s eastern doors and entered a Chevrolet sedan, and an officer reportedly spotted the vehicle taking off. Police said they tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle allegedly tried to get away, driving through a stop sign in the process. After a brief police pursuit, all three suspects reportedly exited the car. Police said they chased and arrested the trio, at one point reportedly using a stun gun in the process. Police retrieved the merchandise, valued at $1,130.25, from the car and a suspect’s purse and gave it back to Kohl’s.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Sterling String Ensemble: Practices 7-8:15 p.m. Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 and 12, 4142 Mahogany Drive in Sterling Heights, performs at assisted living venues in county, sterlingviolin@yahoo.com, (586) 201-6015 Widowed Friends movies/dinners: Every second Sunday of month, movies announced Wednesday before, AMC Forum 30 and UNO Pizzeria & Grill, Mound and Hall roads in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Val at (248) 701-9567 Northern Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net
Taylor Swift look-alike fashion show: Noon Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23, Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, expomichigan.com Widowed Friends dancing: Every Tuesday, doors at 6 p.m. and music from 7-10:30 p.m., Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936 Bereaved Parents of Macomb Support Group: Meets 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, neilflyer@yahoo.com, (248) 425-2999 Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups, (248) 901-7299 Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com
Recovery meetings: For addictions, depression, anxiety, anger and relationships, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, New Day Life Recovery, 35500 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, NewDayLifeRecovery.com
To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.
NOTES
UTICA TO DEDICATE PURPLE HEART TRAIL
NASH RECEIVES ST. CLAIR SHORES COMMUNITY CHORUS SCHOLARSHIP
SHELBY TOWNSHIP NATIVE SERVES IN MARSHALL ISLANDS
UTICA — The public is invited to attend the dedication of the Utica segment of the Purple Heart Trail at 1 p.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. Some of Utica’s Purple Heart recipients and their families will be present. The Purple Heart Trail is a nationwide effort to pay tribute to those who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal with sections of roads dedicated to them. Signs are placed along the roads where elected leaders have designated part of the trail. Find more information at purpleheart.org/purplehearttrail.
NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS
ST. CLAIR SHORES/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Allyson Nash will receive the St. Clair Shores Community Chorus Macomb Community College scholarship, according to an email. Nash is a graduate from Dakota High School. There, she was involved in show choir and multiple musicals, including “Footloose” and “Les Misérables.” After completing her studies at Macomb Community College, she wants to participate in the Disney College Program and then transfer to a university to complete her degree, the email stated. Her goal is to become a full-time music teacher.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Celia Martin
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — According to a U.S. Navy press release, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric Alter, left, from Shelby Township, Michigan, checks the temperature of a Marshallese local for pre-surgery screening Oct. 31, 2023, at the Majuro Hospital in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Its goals are to improve regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, to increase stability in the region, and to foster new friendships.
ATHLETES INDUCTED
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods recently inducted, from left, Class of 2002 member Mags Dillon, Class of 1998 member Kevin Espy, Class of 1997 member Abby Tompkins Johannson, Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1968 member Bruce Barit and Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1966 member Tom Gage into the ULS Athletic Hall of Fame. Grosse Pointe University School was one of several predecessors of ULS. The Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of some of the school’s top athletes.
Photo provided by Birmingham Shopping District
Santa is coming to town in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM — Residents can welcome Santa to town Nov. 25 with the Birmingham Shopping District. Register to take a short walk through downtown, starting in the parking lot of the Surnow building, 320 Martin St. The walk will stop at various shops and will conclude at Santa’s home in Shain Park. Participants can register online at allinbirmingham.com.
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO GIVE OTHERS A MERRIER CHRISTMAS METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is seeking volunteer bell ringers for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. Shifts are available in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. Individuals and families can sign up for two-hour sessions in person at a red kettle site, or participate in a virtual bell ringing shift from home online. To register, visit registertoring.com. Virtual bell ringers can sign up and begin raising funds at any time. The traditional bell ringing begins Nov. 10 and runs through Christmas Eve, excluding Thanksgiving and Sundays. The Salvation Army provides after-school programs, food, shelter, emergency disaster services, substance abuse treatment and free legal aid for families and individuals throughout metro Detroit. Donations from the red kettle campaign help fund those programs. To support the nonprofit organization through a monetary donation, visit SAmetrodetroit.org.
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