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Pleasant Ridge residents see positive results in community survey

Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams will continue at Corewell Health’s Beaumont Children’s Hospital through Dec. 23. BELOW: Supporters hold up a sign for the kids. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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ROYAL OAK — Throughout the month of December, Corewell Health’s Beaumont Children’s Hospital has been putting on its annual Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams event. Launched in 2017, Moonbeams aims to bring the community together to show support for the children in the hospital during

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PLEASANT RIDGE — At its Nov. 14 meeting, the Pleasant Ridge City Commission received a presentation about a community survey with resident feedback on a host of city issues. The survey was made, the city stated, to help officials “improve the delivery of government services, enhance its communication tools and prioritize budget allocations based on what the residents value most.” The survey, which was sent to residents via postcards, eblasts and Facebook posts, was presented by resident and former mayor Kurt Metzger. According to the city, a total of 872 residents responded to the survey. The last time a survey like this was conducted was in 2016, when a total of 306 residents responded, which is 35% of this year’s total. “If you look at census numbers, we actually accounted for 42.5% of all Pleasant Ridge residents over the age of 18 and 44% of all Pleasant Ridge residents over the age of 25. That’s a hell of a response rate. You’re not gonna see that anywhere else,” Metzger said. The survey results stated that 96% of residents rated their own street as in excellent or good condition, while 4% rated it as fair or poor. Residents also rated their satisfaction with rou-

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SECOND FRONT PAGE Suspects who allegedly impersonated police in August home invasion arrested this month Look for Community Calendar in Section B

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Detroit, for their alleged connection to the home invasion. According to police, at approximately 5:30 a.m. Aug. 4 in the 100 block of West Woodland Street, four men approached a

65-year-old resident as he was leaving his home. Police Chief Dennis Emmi stated that the men were wearing masks and tactical vests with police patches on them.

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FERNDALE — Three men were arrested this month for allegedly impersonat-

ing police officers during an August home invasion. Authorities arrested Edward Clay, 43, of Detroit; Trevor Glenn, 37, of West Bloomfield; and Bernard Gardner, 31, of

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‘I don’t know if he is alive’ Israeli visitors share plight of kidnapped family members BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

DETROIT — Every time Ella Ben Ami needs advice, she can always count on her dad to share his wisdom. “He’s pretty smart and stable,” she said of her father, Ohad Ben Ami, an accountant who lives in Be’eri, a kibbutz in Israel. “I don’t do nothing without consulting him.” Ella has not been in touch with her dad since Oct. 7 when members of the terrorist group Hamas kidnapped him and other Israeli hostages in a surprise attack that started the latest Israel-Hamas war. “I don’t know if he is alive,” Ella said. Ella, 23, was in Detroit the week of Dec. 4 along with Yair Moses, whose father, Gadi Moses, was taken from his home Oct. 7. Ella and Yair, who speak both Hebrew and English, came to Detroit as part of the civilian initiative Hostages and Missing Families Forum. The group’s mission is to “Bring Them Home Now.” See ISRAELI on page 9A

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LEFT: Ella Ben Ami, of Be’eri, Israel, hasn’t seen or spoken to her dad, Ohad Ben Ami, since he was kidnapped Oct. 7 from his home in Be’eri. His picture is on the shirt that she is wearing as part of the “Bring Them Home Now” campaign. RIGHT: Yair Moses, 49, left, holds a photo of his father, Gadi Moses, 79, who was taken captive with other hostages Oct. 7 from their kibbutz in Israel. Yair and his son, Erez Moses, 16, right, along with Ben Ami, were in Detroit during the week of Dec. 4 to bring awareness to Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a group of volunteers dedicated to bringing the hostages home now.

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HOLIDAY GIFTS TO KEEP YOU MOVING IN THE NEW YEAR BY MARY BETH ALMOND

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hile toys and other physical gifts can be quickly forgotten, the sense of pride from learning a new skill is the gift that keeps on giving. So rather than adding to a loved one’s overwhelming stack of belongings, why not consider giving an experience? Sports lessons and classes are a great way to keep a family member active and engaged in the new year. Ice skating, skiing and snowboarding are the perfect ways to escape cabin fever and take advantage of the snowy winter weather. The Birmingham Sports Ice Arena offers ice skating classes for ages 3 to adult of all levels year-round.

“A lot of kids get skates for the holidays, and they don’t know how to skate, so they come here and want to take skating lessons,” said Ice Arena Facilities Superintendent Connie Folk. Gift givers can register a loved one for the next eight-week course, which begins the week of Jan. 15, or wait for additional ice skating lessons, which are offered in five sessions throughout the year. Ice skating classes meet once a week for eight weeks and are limited to 12 students. Classes with more than seven students will have two instructors. “If you know how to skate, you will have a better experience when you go to birthday parties, open skates or even down to the city of Detroit to skate on the out-

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door rink,” Folk said. “It just makes it a great gift, because it gives them the opportunity to come out, exercise and learn how to skate so they can skate with their friends.” The Birmingham Ice Sports Arena is located at 2300 E. Lincoln. To register, visit play.bhamgov.org.

There are also many ski areas in southeast Michigan, including Alpine Valley, Mount Brighton, Mount Holly and Pine Knob. Pine Knob Ski Resort — 7778 Sashabaw Road in Clarkston — offers ski and snowboard rentals, with private or group les-

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Grand River Brewery opens new location in Clawson BY MIKE KOURY

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CLAWSON — A brand-new business has opened in the main downtown area of Clawson. Grand River Brewery opened its doors on Dec. 8 at its new East 14 Mile Road location, on the corner with Main Street. The business began 10 years ago in Jackson and opened a second location in Marshall in 2018.

Bryce Davenport, chief operating officer, said Grand River Brewery selected Clawson for its newest location because it felt Clawson was an up-and-coming city that people were gravitating toward. “Clawson fits into our kind of mindset in terms of we like coming to these little, smaller towns and just really being a part of the community,” Davenport said. “When we’ve been in Clawson and we’ve been around, the community is amazing. See BREWERY on page 14A

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to get physically fit and get in better shape, so giving them a gift card to come and get a fitness pass and work out or be able to learn pickleball is a great way for people to do something that they might not normally do for themselves,” Goul said. A popular option is the “Pickleball 101: Intro for Beginners” class, which teaches participants the basic rules, strokes, scoring and strategies of the game. The center also offers indoor swim lessons year-round for preschoolers to adults, with the next six-week session starting in January, followed by another in late March. To expose kids to a variety of sports — including soccer, football, volleyball, T-ball, lacrosse, hockey and more — the Coach Dave Intro to Sports classes are offered for ages 3-6. “Participating in sports is a great way for kids to meet other kids, get the social skills they need, learn how to be a good teammate and have fun,” he said. For more information about the Troy Community Center, visit rec.troymi.gov. Call Mary Beth Almond at (586) 4981060.

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Rust Belt Market holiday hours FERNDALE — The Rust Belt Market in Ferndale will open for special holiday hours for the rest of the month of December. From Dec. 14 to Dec. 23, the market will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Christmas Eve, it will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and then closed Dec. 25-26. The market also will have special hours around New Year’s Eve. It will be open from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. It will be closed on New Year’s Day. For more information, visit facebook.com/TheRustBeltMarket.

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METRO DETROIT — Children have the opportunity become a Detroit Piston for a day through a sweepstakes from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Michigan kids ages 7-12 are able to enter the fifth annual #MIKidsCan Detroit Pistons Kids Day Sweepstakes, where the winner will be able to go behind the scenes of a Pistons game day. “The sweepstakes, hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Detroit Pistons, offers kids an opportunity to get an in-depth look into various front office roles and responsibilities, and experience working with a staff member for the day. Twenty-five Michigan kids will be selected for Kids Day at the Jan. 20, 2024, Pistons game against the Milwaukee Bucks,” a press release states. Parents can enter their children through Jan. 5 at nba.com/ pistons/pistons-kids-day. Each winner will receive a Kids Day T-shirt, participate in a pregame event at Little Caesars Arena with lunch, have a meet-and-greet with mascot Hooper and receive four game tickets for their family. Various kids activities and giveaways will take place throughout the day and during the game as well. “Blue Cross is committed to engaging children and families in unique ways to build healthy habits into our kids’ daily lifestyles — including choosing healthy foods and being active for at least 60 minutes a day,” Andrew Hetzel, vice president of corporate communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, said in a prepared statement. “We also know that having fun and creating memorable experiences are keys to learning — and this program with the Detroit Pistons really delivers on that. This truly is a oneof-a-kind experience and we’re eager to continue this tradition for a fifth year along with 25 lucky Michigan kids and their families.” For more information, visit www.AHealthierMichigan.org/ MIKidsCan.

Ferndale mayor takes part in U.N. climate conference FERNDALE — Ferndale Mayor Melanie Piana took part in COP28, the United Nations’ annual global climate conference, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “COP28 brings world leaders together to engage in crucial negotiations and commitments concerning the climate crisis, and Mayor Piana is there representing local solutions and elevating the City’s voice,” a press release states. The conference took place Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. Piana also was to be part of the Local Climate Action Summit, where world leaders were to discuss climate change. “I’m incredibly appreciative to Bloomberg Philanthropies and the COP28 Presidency for dedicating a space to local and regional climate efforts,” Piana said in a prepared statement. “Ferndale, like all of the region’s cities, are at the forefront of climate impacts, experiencing the effects firsthand. We’re also on the frontline of climate solutions, creating an award-winning climate action plan and working toward becoming a zero-waste city. At the Local Climate Action Summit, I urge world leaders to recognize our efforts and support all cities, fostering their growth and resilience.”

Corewell Health issues visitor guidelines for pediatric unit

ROYAL OAK — A press release Dec. 13 stated that Corewell Health has issued visitor restriction guidelines due to an increase in pediatric respiratory illnesses. The release stated that “due to a high number of pediatric admissions and an increase in respiratory illnesses throughout the community,” Corewell Health would be limiting the number of visitors to pediatric units at three hospitals in southeast Michigan. “Effective immediately, only two visitors are permitted at the bedside during the day and one visitor overnight at Corewell Health’s Beaumont Hospitals Dearborn, Royal Oak and Troy,” the release stated. The restrictions apply only for patients 21 years of age or younger in the pediatric inpatient units and emergency centers at the aforementioned hospitals, which will remain open. Corewell Health recommends that people stay home if they are sick, wash their hands frequently and get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19.

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“They handcuffed him and took him into the backyard,” Emmi said. “It became apparent that they weren’t police officers, and they went into his house, which we believe is to rob it or to commit a home invasion.” Emmi said the suspects took a firearm that the resident was illegally carrying, and that was the only item that police believed was taken. There were no injuries during the incident, and the suspects fled the scene. The invasion also was believed to have been a targeted act. Ferndale police stated that, through the investigation with the FBI and the Oakland County Violent Crimes and Gangs Task Force over the course of four months, they were able to identify a suspect vehicle using the department’s new Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader, which is able to help match a suspect and vehicle with a list of license plates in the software. “It’s a very complicated, detailed investigation that lasted four months,” Emmi said. “So you can imagine the coordination and the amount of information sifted

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ing to charge them or not. But it has been discussed,” Emmi said. Clay was given a $250,000 cash or surety bond, Glenn was given a $250,000 cash or surety bond, and Gardner was given a $250,000 cash or surety 10% bond. Their next court appearance was scheduled for 1 p.m. Dec. 18, after press time. “Every individual is shrouded with a presumption of innocence, and the evidence and statements, video, pictures, whatever is available and whatever is collected by the prosecutor has to rise to the level of beyond a reasonable doubt,” said Christopher Sinclair, the attorney for Glenn. “He maintains his innocence. I maintain his innocence, and we’ll just move forward with the process.” Clay and Gardner had yet to obtain attorneys as of press time, according to the court. “These investigations don’t come to an end once they’re arrested. In some cases, a lot of information and evidence can come to light after the arrest through interviews and witness testimony. So the bulk of the investigation is done prior to issuing the warrant, but it’s certainly not the end of the investigation,” Emmi said. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

through in four months. So we’re proud of our officers and our partners at the FBI. They did a fantastic job. Also, this is really a chance to acknowledge that without these partnerships with our larger federal partners, state, county partners, departments our size don’t have the resources to execute four simultaneous search warrants at the same time. … We really want to thank all our partners and they really did a fantastic job.” Three of the four suspects were arrested by police, and the fourth suspect has been identified. “We’re hoping that once they issue the warrant that we’re able to get him in custody shortly, but that’s where we’re at with the investigation,” Emmi said. Police also said that they recovered drugs, stolen and altered firearms, and 800 rounds of ammunition at the four homes connected to the suspects. The three suspects in custody were arraigned in the 43rd District Court Dec. 8 on one count of armed robbery, one count of first-degree home invasion, one count of firearm larceny and three counts of felony firearm. “(They’re) potentially facing federal firearms charges as well, but that’s up to the Department of Justice whether they’re go-

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Hostages and Missing Families Forum volunteers are wearing T-shirts, buttons, yellow ribbons and dog tags to bring awareness to the Israeli hostages who have been missing since Oct. 7.

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The Hostages and Missing Families Forum was formed by the abductees’ families less than 24 hours after the October attacks. The forum is volunteer-based and focused on bringing the hostages home to their families. “Hamas attacked Israel in a terrible, cruel way,” Yair, 49, said. “The hell we are living in is terrible.” Ella, with her partner, Raz Rozenberg, 23; and Yair and his son, Erez Moses, 16, spent one week in Detroit to bring awareness to the plight of the families whose loved ones are missing. According to an online news report from The Times of Israel dated Dec. 6, 2023, about 1,200 Israeli citizens were killed and 240 Israeli hostages were taken by Hamas when the conflict erupted. On Dec. 7, Yair and Ella addressed the crowd at Detroit’s annual Menorah in the D lighting at Campus Martius Park, which observed the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. Yair and Ella — who had not met prior to coming to the Motor City — also were guests of honor at the Dec. 6 Detroit Pistons game at Little Caesars Arena. While in Detroit, they stayed at a local hotel and conducted several interviews with the media. “(The war) is still happening. We must talk to news programs from all over the world. This helps keep us in the headlines,” said Yair, who resides in Gedera, Israel. “This puts pressure on the government and other countries. We need the help of the people to save the families. Anything can help us. Many people are not released yet. Time is running out.” “It’s so important the word spreads,” Ella said. “Any support we can get, we need it.”

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The war — which has killed civilians in both Israel and the Gaza Strip — has sparked countless debates with one side pro-Palestine and the other pro-Israel.

‘My family is broken’

Ella and Rozenberg were at home in Be’eri, Israel, Oct. 7 when the violence broke out. Ella’s dad, Ohad Ben Ami, 55,

and her mother, Raz Ben Ami, 57, were taken hostage. Raz Ben Ami was released from captivity about a week prior to Ella’s Detroit visit. “She has tumors in her brain and spine. When she was (taken), she didn’t get appropriate medical procedures and treatment,” Ella said. “My dad takes care of my mom. Now, See ISRAELI on page 10A

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he’s not here to take care of her.” Ella said the minute she was reunited with her mother, she asked, “Where is Dad?” When Ella had the opportunity to visit Detroit, she considered staying home with her mom. But her mom encouraged her to come to the U.S. because, “You have to go bring back Dad.” “My dad is handsome. He has nice eyes. He’s the funniest dad,” said Ella, who also has a sister in Israel. “My family is broken.” The distance between Be’eri and the Gaza Strip is approximately 9 kilometers, which is about 5.5 miles. “I’m used to conflict,” Ella said. “When I was very young, I know the missiles. I know the sirens.” Yet, the bombings on Oct. 7 “felt different.” “It was 6:30 in the morning,” Ella said. “It was a big amount of missiles. Something was wrong.” She and Rozenberg, who hid in their safe room for 15 hours before being rescued,

survived the air strikes. A safe room is a hiding place that provides emergency shelter during raids. They are often an extension of the home and have barricaded entries and thick concrete walls. “We did not make any noises so the terrorists would not know we were there,” Ella said. “(When) I walked out of my home, it looked so different. Everything is burning. We can’t walk (because of ) all the bodies on the (ground).” “It was awful,” Rozenberg said. “It was like a zombie land in the streets, in the roads.” “All the hostages, they were innocent civilians. They didn’t do this. They didn’t have guns to protect themselves. They woke up in the morning to a war,” Ella said. “They want to live in peace and in a good neighborship. I wish the neighborship with Gaza was good, to be a good friend. I don’t have any bad intentions in my body for Gaza.”

‘You hear bombs all over Israel’

“A kibbutz is a big community. It’s like a big family. You care about everyone there and know (them) for many, many years,” Yair said. “(People) love living there.” Both of Yair’s parents, who are di-

vorced, were taken from their kibbutz of Nir Oz. His father, Gadi Moses, 79, is still missing. After being held in captivity for several weeks, his mother, Margalit Moses, 77, was set free Nov. 24. “There were a lot of hugs and tears. We were very happy,” Yair said. “We met her. Of course, it was pure joy.” With the relief of her safe return home, there was also grim news: Gadi’s spouse, Efrat Katz, was killed in the massacre. Her daughter and two granddaughters had been kidnapped but were released. It’s taken some time for Margalit to adjust. “Mom, she’s better,” Yair said. “Finally got some color on her cheeks. There’s still a lot of work for the mental side.” Yair has not been able to sleep well or work since the bloodshed began. “Many people kidnapped, I know personally. You hear bombs all over Israel,” Yair said. “The first two weeks, I couldn’t sleep. I didn’t want to eat nothing.” During the bombings Oct. 7, Yair was in contact with his dad, who was in the family’s safe room. “Then we started to hear the terrorists. They all went inside,” Yair said. “We couldn’t

get any answers from him. We’re trying to do what we can do to get him back.” Family members have not heard from Gadi in over two months. They said he is missed and always in their thoughts. Since he was a young child, Erez has spent a lot of time with his grandfather, who works in farming. “In the last 20 years, he has traveled around the world helping third-world countries to improve their agriculture,” Erez said. “He liked taking me and the grandkids on the tractors and teaching us whatever he can. It’s always interesting. He likes to be with us a lot; we just go and talk.” To keep the awareness going, Yair wears a black T-shirt and baseball cap that both read “Bring Them Home Now.” In honor of the mission, Yair also dons a military-style dog tag around his neck that reads “Bring Them Home Now” in English and Hebrew. He has been growing a beard since Oct. 7 as the family waits for the hostages to be released. For more information on Hostages and Missing Families Forum, visit www.bringthem homenow.net. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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tine maintenance as 40% very satisfied, 55% satisfied, 4% dissatisfied and 2% uncertain. “I think the overall message is people are quite satisfied with the services, with the infrastructure, with a number of things, but as you can see … people tend to like their street better than streets across the city,” Metzger said. “They like their sidewalk better than sidewalks throughout the city.” Regarding snow and ice removal on the street, more than 90% of residents said they were very satisfied or satisfied. For fall leaf pickup, 89% said they were very satisfied or satisfied. When asked if speeding is a problem on their street, 59% strongly agreed or agreed, and 38% disagreed or strongly disagreed. Asked if cars running stop signs is a problem, 46% of residents strongly agreed or agreed, and 39% disagreed or strongly disagreed. “We tend to see cars running stop signs more of a problem on the west side than the east side because we have so many stop signs along Indiana (Avenue) and people are running those signs left and right,” Metzger said. From the 2016 survey to the 2023 survey,

residents went from giving Gainsboro Park a 23% excellent rating to giving a 66% excellent rating after the upgrades it has received over the years. Residents also went from giving the Community Center a 45% excellent rating to giving a 59% excellent rating. On what amenities they’d like to see added to Pleasant Ridge, some answers were pickleball courts, outdoor exercise equipment, a toddler playscape and a splash pad. Overall, 99% of residents stated that they were satisfied or very satisfied living in Pleasant Ridge, and 98% of residents said they feel very safe or safe in the city. “I think the results that we saw were fairly consistent between 2016 and 2023,” Mayor Bret Scott said. “There were a couple of categories where things changed dramatically, and for those it might make sense to just go back and do a sense check to see if there’s still some trending or something that’s dramatically changing that we need to address, but the rest felt fairly consistently good, actually.” For more information on the survey and its full scope, watch the Nov. 14 City Commission meeting on the city’s YouTube channel or visit www.cityofpleasantridge. org/a-message-from-mayor-bret-scott. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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cover about 29% of cancers with 71% occurring outside of where doctors are able to screen. However, full body MRI scans can detect cancer in every organ from the top of the head through the genitals and can detect it very early. For a long time, full body MRI scans were available only in select areas outside of Michigan, requiring expensive flights like in Vancouver or California. However, this changed when a clinic opened in Southfield, making these scans available to Metro Detroit residents. “Our advanced MRI screening can detect cancers very early when they are as small as a pencil eraser and are more easily treatable. If cancer goes undetected, however, it can grow into stage three or stage four with difficult

treatments. We can also identify conditions such as brain, abdominal, chest, and groin aneurysms,” stated the founder of the Southfield clinic called Bionicc Body Screening. The primary focus of Bionicc Body Screening is to deliver peace of mind, offering a comprehensive and detailed imaging of the body’s internal structures. The ultimate hope is for excellent health. However, in the event that something is detected, the advanced screening aims to catch any potential issues at their earliest stages. This approach offers the best opportunity for successful treatment outcomes, should the need arise. Robert B., age 50, opted for a full body scan from Bionicc Body Screening and a very small tumor

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the holiday season by flashing lights at the hospital windows. “The community comes out and stands outside of the windows, just outside of our Beaumont Children’s Hospital, and the children look out their windows and the crowd looks up and they bring flashlights and they shine flashlights toward the children, and the kids shine back at them,” said Kathleen Grobbel, supervisor of Child Life Services and co-facilitator of Moonbeams. “It’s this really beautiful communication of the community showing support, and all these lights mean that they’re out there for the kids, saying we love you, we care about you, you’re not alone. And the kids looking out on that can feel that support from upstairs and during a scary time when they’re not feeling well or they’re here for a while, or they’re missing school, parties or activities with their families because they’re in the hospital. They have this really fun event to look forward to every night and they can feel like they’re not alone,” Grobbel said. Grobbel stated that getting to do Moonbeams each year has been very special and that they’ve been lucky to have the community come out and support the kids. “We’ve been really lucky that our community is supportive of it but also that our hospital and hospital administration has been supportive,” she said. “Moonbeams was started just as an idea from a parent to help children feel less isolated and afraid during

the holiday season, and it really has done that. I think as you look at the lights flashing from the windows upstairs, and when I stand upstairs with the kids, you can really hear that they feel that support and they’re kind of like looking out and saying, ‘Wow, everybody’s here for me.’ So it’s been really special to be a part of that.” Shelley Chinn, a teacher at Cranbrook Schools, has brought her students to Moonbeams every year that she’s been able to outside of the years it was canceled due to COVID-19. Seeing her students experience Moonbeams, Chinn said she doesn’t think any of them anticipated how fulfilling and emotional the event would be for them. “As a teacher, I can explain it to them, but you have to experience it to understand just how much you feel for the children that are in the hospital at that time and being surrounded by everyone from the community,” she said “That really is overwhelming just with the community as a whole.” Chinn not only has experienced Moonbeams as a participant with her students, but she experienced it inside the hospital as well. Chinn’s daughter, Abby, had a seizure and was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. When she took her daughter to Beaumont to get a sleep study a couple of years later in 2017, she was placed in the pediatric wing, and she and Abby saw the flashing lights from the hospital. Chinn had taken her students to see the first Moonbeams just five days prior. “You can imagine how overwhelming that was,” she said. “I had just been outside

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People gather outside Corewell Health’s Beaumont Children’s Hospital to shine lights for Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams on Dec. 12. The crowd flashes lights and holds up signs to show support for the kids staying in the hospital during the holidays.

with my students, and now here I am inside looking out and it was really emotional, actually, for both of us. The amount of lights that you see from inside looking out, they’re just multiplied exponentially.” Moonbeams takes place at 8 p.m. each night at the hospital, located at 3601 W. 13 Mile Road. It began this year on Dec. 8 and will run until Dec. 23. Participants should gather on the sidewalk near the hospital’s medical office building and across from the east entrance. People who are experiencing symptoms of a cold, flu or COVID-19 are asked not to attend, and people are asked not to bring drones or laser pointers to the event. For more information, visit beaumont. org/moonbeams. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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The people that are here are amazing. So we just want to provide them with a restaurant that they’re proud of and that is consistent for them, because we think that they deserve that.” The opening of Grand River Brewery has been a year in the making since the closure of Pumachug. Davenport said that time was due to the business waiting on an approval from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Clawson Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Joan Horton said it’s good to have this downtown location activated again after a yearlong wait, as well as the opening of another business nearby, Gus’ Snug Irish Pub. “I think knowing that somebody was just ready to come in, it made (the wait for Grand River Brewery’s opening) a lot easier,” she said. “It’s a very viable location, and so just knowing that there was just somebody waiting, again, made it so much easier, but we do have a very, very strong restaurant base in downtown Clawson. So there were plenty of choices and Grand River Brewery and Gus’ Snug just brings another element to fill

the gaps that we had with different kinds of food offerings, and so we’re very excited to have both of them.” “It’s always nice when you get, especially with restaurant businesses, when you get a restaurant that already knows the business and can come in and hit the ground running because they know what they’re doing,” she continued. Now that it’s officially opened, Grand River Brewery will move forward like any other business and hope to attain a strong clientele. Davenport said the restaurant’s goal is to provide a great space for people to come in, relax and offer a menu that’s “very easy and not pretentious.” “It’s things that are other classics on any menu that you could get: mac and cheese, a burger, a Reuben sandwich. They’re just comfort foods,” he said. “Our main focus is we just want to provide the best food possible and obviously the best service possible and not really make things difficult. A lot of restaurants try and do too much and they forget that most people are just kind of content with what they know, and we just want to take those and do it really well, and that’s really our goal.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

ABOVE: Patrons at Grand River Brewery dine at the bar during its grand opening. LEFT: A bartender draws a draft from one of the many taps. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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DEC. 20-21

Holiday shop: Handmade gifts from more than 200 juried artists, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook in Birmingham, BBArtCenter.org

DEC. 21

Walking group: 5 p.m., meet for warm drink and cookie at Niles-Barnard House at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, then stroll to Jeanne M. Stine Park, (248) 524-3570

DEC. 21-24

‘A Christmas Carol’: 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23 and 2 p.m. Dec. 24, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, mbtheatre.com

Ice skating: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays, noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-11 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays until Dec. 31, then new hours until Feb. 19, The Rink at Royal Oak in Centennial Commons, 221 E. Third St., therinkatroyaloak.com

Visit Santa: 4-8 p.m. Dec. 21-22, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 23 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 24, also visit reindeer 11a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 23, Festival Park and Fountain Park in The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, thevorh.com/events

Seniors, 2-3 p.m., Solberg Tower Senior Community - Activity Center, 27787 Dequindre Road in Madison Heights, (586) 469-5642

DEC. 23 & 27-30

JAN. 11-14

Holiday House Tour & All Aboard! Model Railroad Exhibit: Noon-3 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills. org/mus programs

Ultimate Fishing Show: 1-8 p.m. Jan. 11, noon-8 p.m. Jan. 12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 13 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 14, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., suburbancollectionshowplace.com

DEC. 28

JAN. 20

Winter Weather Fun: Explore science of snow, slush and ice with games, crafts and outdoor activities, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester, dinosaurhill.org

‘Girls’ Weekend’: Performance by Stagecrafters, 2 and 8 p.m. (only date with tickets left), Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org

DEC. 30

Frozen Paw 5K: Benefit for Leaders Dogs for the Blind, run/walk begins at 9 a.m., starts and finishes near Rochester Mills Beer Company, 400 Water St. in Rochester, leaderdogs.enmotive.com

Comfy Cozy New Year’s Party: Open gym and swimming, plus goodie bags, for ages 3-12, 6-8 p.m., Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, register by Dec. 27, rec. troymi.gov

JAN. 4

Walking group: Stroll nature parks in Rochester Hills, 5 p.m., park in back lot at Von Maur, 400 N. Adams Road, (248) 524-3570

JAN. 6-7

Novi Bridal Expo: Noon-5 p.m., Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., www.suburban collectionshowplace.com

JAN. 11

Ring in the New Year: Featuring local singer Vanessa Carr, 2:30-4 p.m., OPC Social and Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, OPCcenter.org SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan

JAN. 21

ONGOING

Santa photos: Daily until Dec. 24, Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, 27500 Novi Road, shoptwelveoaks.com Santa House: Visit with Kris Kringle, also horse-drawn carriage rides, character visits and free roasted chestnuts and hot cocoa, select times and dates until Dec. 24, Shain Park in Birmingham, RSVP at www. allinbirmingham.com Wild Lights: Featuring millions of LED lights and about 500 sculptures, select nights until Jan. 7, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, wildlights. detroitzoo.org Holidays at Meadow Brook: Holiday Walk select dates until Dec. 23, Winter Wonder Lights select dates until Dec. 30, Santa Dec. 23, and more, Meadow Brook Hall,

350 Estate Drive in Rochester, meadowbrookhall.org/ holidays Big, Bright Light Show: See downtown Rochester buildings illuminated, 5 p.m.-midnight until Jan. 21, downtownrochestermi.com Holiday lights: 5-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 5-8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays until Jan. 15, Innovation Hills Park, 2800 W. Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills, (248) 656-4673 Science Will Always Be Here!: Grow a Grinch heart, build a snowball catapult, learn about snowflakes and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 3-6, Cranbrook Institute of Science, both 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu ‘The Mousetrap’: Performance by Birmingham Village Players, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’: Murder-mystery presented by Avon Players, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 19-20 and 26-27, and Feb. 2-3, 1185 Washington Road in Rochester Hills, avonplayers.org ‘Father of the Bride’: Select dates Jan. 10-Feb. 4, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, mbtheatre. com ‘The Bucket List of Booze Club’: Presented by Rosedale Community Players, 8 p.m. Jan. 26-27 and Feb. 2-3 and 9-10, and 2 p.m. Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 and 10, Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, rosedalecommunityplayers.com

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’: 8 p.m. Jan 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, and 2 p.m. Jan 14 and 21, St. Dunstan’s Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, StDunstansTheatre.com ‘The Miracle Worker’: Performance by Ridgedale Players, 8 p.m. Jan. 19-20 and 26-27, and 2 p.m. Jan. 21 and 27-28, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, ridgedaleplayers.com Rock Around the Hawk: Free mini music festivals for ages 18 months to 5 years, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 10 and June 7, The Hawk Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700 Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, Royal Oak Farmers Market on Facebook ‘Think Small’: Exhibit featuring more than 60 pieces no bigger than 12 inches by more than 30 artists, open Wednesdays-Sundays until Jan. 14 (reception 2-5 p.m. Jan. 7), Lawrence Street Gallery, 2260 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com Food pantries: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday of month, Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills/Muslim Family Services, 29707 W. 10 Mile Road, (248) 2526962 • 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment, CARES in Farmington Hills, 27835 Shiawassee Road, (248) 474-8231, caresfh.org Holly Dazzle: Renaissance Christmas featuring half-million lights along walking path and more, 5-10 p.m. Dec. 29-30 and 5-9 p.m. Dec. 31, 12600 Dixie Highway in Holly, hollydazzles.com