What's on Tap this Weekend in Shelby and Utica

It’s going to be a busy weekend in Shelby and Utica, so to help you organize your time, Patch has put together a highlight of all the happenings.

Friday

• Homecoming parade kicks off at 4 p.m. in Downtown Utica. Utica Chieftains take on L’Anse Creuse North Crusaders at Swineheart Field at 7 p.m. For more information, .

• Community Christian Church presents Ladies Banquet and Fashion Show, 6 to 9 p.m. at Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke, Shelby Township. The guest speaker will be Michelle Aguilar, winner of Season Six of NBC's reality show "The Biggest Loser." The fashions will supplied by Lord & Taylor at Lakeside Mall. For ticket information call (586) 323-1730 or visit www.cccsterling.org.

• The Macomb Symphony Orchestra presents " its annual salute to the music and culture of Denmark Friday at 8 p.m. at the Macomb Center for Performing Arts.

Saturday

• will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shelby Township Municipal parking lot located at 52700 Van Dyke.

• The will sponsor the Boo Bash on Oct. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the township’s municipal grounds at 24 and Van Dyke roads. For more information, .

• The Shelby Township Fire Department's Annual Open House will be held Saturday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at Station 1 Headquarters, 6345 23 Mile Road. Events that are scheduled include Sparky the Dog, Station Tours, Education Trailer, and much more. The 2011 Fire Prevention Week theme is Protect Your Family From Fire.

• begins at 7:30 p.m. Stay tuned to Patch for pictures from the dance.

Sunday

• opens for public viewing Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The address is 55951 Ashbrooke Drive West, Shelby Township, MI 48316. Come see the next big thing in new home design and construction from a host of trendsetters including Arteva Homes, Dominick Tringali Architects, Eleni Interiors, Climate Masters, Ron's Carpet and Design, Randazzo Heating and Cooling, KSI Kitchen and Bath and Visions of Paradise Landscaping.

• Learn how to put the finishing touches on your home yourself with Fabulous Finishes free paint workshop. For more information .

• As always, Cider Mills are in full swing in Macomb County during the month of October. Check out Patch's .