Know of a Fish Fry in Shelby Township or Utica? Post It on Patch's Events Calendar

Let Shelby-Utica Patch readers know when your school, church or organization is hosting an event.

Where Are Ash Wednesday Services in Shelby Township and Utica?

Churches of varying denominations throughout Shelby Township and Utica will hold special services Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent.

Ash Wednesday, celebrated Feb. 13 this year, marks the start of the season of Lent for many Christian denominations.  Lent, which is traditionally observed by fasting, repentance and spiritual discipline, refers to the 40 days prior to Easter, excluding Sundays. During some Ash Wednesday services, the priest, minister, or layperson will use ashes to make the sign of the cross on worshipers' foreheads. This action is meant to symbolize a person's repentance to God.  The following Shelby Township and Utica churches are among those offering Ash Wednesday services: St. John Vianney Church, 54045 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Township Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke Ave., Utica St. Thomas Community Presbyterian Church, 55355 Mound Rd., Shelby …

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Mind Your Waistlines, Tuesday is Pączki Day

There are several stores in the Shelby Township and Utica area planning to sell the dangerously delicious doughnuts known as "pączki" on Fat Tuesday.

Feb. 12 isn't just any Tuesday. This year, it happens to be Fat Tuesday, also known as Pączki Day. Polish tradition is to celebrate the last six days of Carnival, beginning on Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek) when pączki (fried donuts) are eaten. In America, pączki can be found in bakeries around Shelby Township and Utica on Feb. 12. For those who observe Lent, Ash Wednesday begins the 40 days of fasting, which often includes giving up sweets until Easter. This leaves Tuesday as the last day to indulge in the sugary, carb-filled wonders known as pączki. So where can you find pączki locally? What are your favorite paczki flavors? Tell us in the comments.

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Know of a Fish Fry in Shelby Township or Utica? Post It on Patch's Calendar

Let Shelby-Utica Patch readers know when your school, church or organization is hosting an event.

Lent has arrived and with it the season of Friday fish fries. Many churches and organizations host them, and the Patch calendar is a great place to share all that information with the community. If you're helping to organize one of these fish fries – and want to spread the word around town – here's how to post it on Patch's events calendar. First things first, make sure you're signed into Shelby-Utica Patch. If you're not a member, you can sign up with your name and email address here. Now you're ready to add your event to Patch's calendar. Thanks!

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Where to Get Your Fish Fry Fix Today

Check out our roundup of the best fish frys in town.

Catch of the Day: Where to Find the Best Fish Frys in Town

Here are just a few places in town where you can get your Lenten Friday Fish Fry fix.

Where Can You Catch a Fish Fry Around Town?

We're on the hunt for some Lenten fare. If your church or organization is hosting a fish fry this season, be sure to post it on our events calendar.

With the start of Lent comes the season of fish fries. Many churches and organizations host them, and most restaurants feature some catch-of-the-day special on their menus. We found a few places where you can get your fish fry fix, but know there are many more out there. If your church, business or organization is hosting a fish fry this Lenten season, be sure to add it to our events calendar. St. Isidore in Macomb Township St. John Vianney in Shelby Township St. Lawrence in Utica St. Mary Queen of Creation in New Baltimore

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