Friday, November 9, 2012
Special events are planned throughout the weekend at Barnes & Noble to raise money for the Immanuel Lutheran School library and Piquette Square for Veterans.
Jump start your holiday shopping and support two good causes this weekend by visiting the Immanuel Lutheran School Book Fair at Barnes & Noble in Shelby Township. Proceeds from the book fair, slated for this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10-11, benefit both the Immanuel Lutheran School library and Metro Detroit's homeless veterans. Pick up a new book or Nook, games, puzzles, an educational toy or puppet, and more items during the sale. In addition, shoppers can purchase soups, sandwiches, beverages, and desserts. Special events are scheduled throughout the weekend including a Bedtime Story Night, set for Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants are encouraged to come in their pajamas and robes to hear stories read by Immanuel Lutheran …
Monday, November 14, 2011
Michigan scenes combine with special moments to make memorable pictures.
Andrew Rogers submitted this photo of the Veterans Day sunrise over Lake St. Clair that he took from the Crescent Sail Club in Grosse Pointe Farms. How did you mark Veterans Day this year? To email this photo, just look for the EMAIL button above the headline. To print this photo, see PRINT above. To add a photo, click on "add your photos" under the photo. Do you have a nominee for Michigan Postcard? Nominate it here or email it to beth.valone@patch.com. Be sure to include the following details: > More Michigan Postcards
Thursday, November 10, 2011
A Veterans Day celebration was held Nov. 10 at the center campus of Macomb Community College.
In honor of Veterans Day, Macomb Community College held a special ceremony Nov. 10 to recognize local members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The program included a 21-gun salute by the rifle squad of the Macomb County Detachment 154 Marine Guard, comments from Col. Ronald Shun of the U.S. Army, a moment of silence for the nation's fallen heroes and a special performance by Yates, Macomb's All-American Frisbee dog.
Friday, May 27, 2011
A quick look at the government offices, courts and schools closed for the holiday.
Macomb County Government Offices and Courts Closed Friday, May 27, and Monday, May 30. County offices and courts will re-open at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. For additional information, or to confirm this official closing, call the Macomb County Board of Commissioners at (586) 469-5125 or the Office of the County Executive at 586-469-7001. Shelby Township Municipal Hall Closed Monday, May 30. The office will re-open at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. For additional information call 586-731-5100. Shelby Township Library The Shelby Township Public Library will be closed Saturday, May 28 and Monday May 30. It will re-open at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. City of Utica Municipal Hall The city of Utica's Municipal Hall will be closed Monday, May 30. It will…
Jenny Whalen
7:52 am on Friday, November 11, 2011
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