Saturday, Sept. 4
Gardening program
• English Gardens will host a free10 a.m. program on bringing color to gardens throughout the year at four metro Detroit locations: 4901 Coolidge Highway in Royal Oak, 22501 Kelly Road in Eastpointe, 6370 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield and 44850 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. For more information, call (248) 280-9500, (586) 771-4200, (248) 851-7506 and (586) 286-6100, respectively.

Tuesday, Sept. 7
Computer club meeting
• The Sterling Heights Computer Club is having a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Macomb Community College’s South Campus, in the John Lewis Community Center, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road. For more information, call (586) 268-6586.

JCC concert
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 15110 W. 10 Mile Road in Oak Park, is hosting Terry Matthews for a vocal and piano performance. Admission is $1 per person. For more information, call (248) 967-4030.

Caregiver support group
• The Brown Center is having its monthly caregiver support group from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Southfield JVS, 29699 Southfield Road. For more information, call (248) 233-4392 or e-mail dmoon@jvsdet.org.

Chorus registration
• The Troy Community Chorus is hosting a registration event at 6:30 p.m. at Athens High School, 4333 John R. Auditions are not required. For more information, call (248) 528-3635 or visit www.troycommunitychorus.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 8
Blood drive
• St. Edmund Church, located at 14025 12 Mile Road in Warren, is having a blood drive from 2-7:45 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments receive priority. For more information, call (586) 776-8672.

Dining out group dinner
• The Troy Dining Out and Meetup Group is meeting at Buddy’s Pizza in Auburn Hills at 7 p.m. There is no charge to join the club, and the meetings are open to anyone. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/troy-dining-out.

Beading class
• The Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, is having a beading class in Room 205 at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $3. For more information, call (248) 967-4030.

MOMS Club meeting
• The Utica, Sterling Heights and Shelby Township MOMS Club is having a 10 a.m. meeting. The meeting is open to all interested moms. For more information, call (641) 715-3900, ext. 9229587, or e-mail shelbymoms@yahoo.com.

Garden club presentation
• The Warren Garden Club is having a free presentation on going green at the Warren Community Center, located at 5460 Arden, at 7 p.m. For more information, call (586) 573-4987.

Thursday, Sept. 9
Eat to the Beat
• The city of Southfield and the City Centre Advisory Board are sponsoring Eat to the Beat, a luncheon concert series at City Centre Plaza. The Groove Council will play classic Motown soul from noon to 2 p.m. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call (248) 796-4620 or visit www.cityofsouthfield.com.

Sierra Club geology program
• The Sierra Club is hosting a Michigan geology program from 7-9 p.m. at Northwest Unitarian-Universalist Church, 23925 Northwestern Highway in Southfield. For more information, call (248) 352-6137 or visit www.cogknot@yahoo.com.

Mom’s club membership drive
• The Grosse Pointe Mom’s Club is having a membership drive from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church, located at 211 Moross in Grosse Pointe Farms. For more information, visit www.gpmoms.com.

Golf outing
• The Nautical Mile Merchants Association is having its 12th annual golf outing at noon at Cracklewood Golf Club, located at 18215 24 Mile Road in Macomb. Tickets are $90 for dinner and golf. For more information, call (586) 838-8714 or visit www.nauticalmile.org.

Flipping seminar
• The Real Estate Investors Association of Oakland County is having a Fix and Flip program from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Club Venetian, located at 29310 John R Road in Madison Heights. The program is free to members and $20 for nonmembers. For more information, call (800) 747-6742 or visit www.REIAofOakland.com.

Garden club meeting
• The Ferndale Garden Club is hosting Bill Pioch, Oakland County’s 2005 Master Gardener, for a 6 p.m. meeting at the Kulick Community Center, located at 1201 Livernois. For more information, call (248) 544-6767.

Organic gardening program
• The Hill and Dale Garden Club is having a 7:30 p.m. program on organic gardening at the visitor center at Heritage Park, located on Farmington Road, between 10 Mile and 11 Mile roads, in Farmington Hills. For more information, call (248) 519-4107.

Friday, Sept. 10
Widowed Friends dinner
• Widowed Friends is having a support dinner at 5 p.m. at the American Polish Cultural Center, located at 2975 E. Maple Road in Troy. Tickets are available at the door for $14 and include a family-style dinner. Cards and games will follow the dinner. For more information, call (586) 939-5270 or e-mail mblockrsvp@comcast.net.

Images of Royal Oak — a photographic program
• The Mahany/Meininger Senior Community Center, located at 3500 Marais in Royal Oak, is having a 10 a.m. program detailing images of Royal Oak past and present. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. For more information, call (248) 246-3900.

Senior dinner dance
The Mahany/Meininger Senior Community Center, located at 3500 Marais in Royal Oak, is having a fall harvest dinner dance from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person and must be purchased in advance. For more information, call (248) 246-3900.

Breast cancer fundraiser
• The Macedonian Orthodox Youth Association of North America is having a breast cancer fundraiser dinner from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Macedonian Cultural Center, 43123 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information, call (586) 322-1688.

Friday-Sunday, Sept. 10-12
Arts and Apples fest
• Rochester’s Arts and Apples Festival at Rochester Park will span the weekend and offer art, food, entertainment and a variety of activities for kids and adults. The Community House will also be showcasing local artists and offering shuttles to and from the park to their location. For more information, visit www.ArtsandApples.com or www.rochestercommhouse.org.

Saturday, Sept. 11
Family day at the farmers market
• The Oakland County Farmers Market, located at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, is having a family market day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities will include music, activities, yoga, booths, exhibits, prizes, coupons and more. For more information, visit www.oakgov.com/health/initiatives/HOP.html.

Mom 2 Mom sales
• The St. Peter Lutheran’s MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, is having a Mom 2 Mom Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 24 Mile Road and Romeo Plank in Macomb. Admission is $1. For more information, visit www.stpetermops.com or e-mail sharlacoulter@yahoo.com.

• Detroit Waldorf School, 2555 Burns St. in Detroit, is having a Mom 2 Mom Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gym in conjunction with the Indian Village all-neighborhood yard sale. For more information, visit www.detroitwaldorf.org.

Therapeutic riding seminar
• Pretty Pony Pastures is hosting a 2 p.m. seminar on therapeutic riding for people with autism, cerebral palsy and other special needs. Children can ride for $10. For more information, call (248) 634-7276 or visit www.prettyponypastures.org.

Fall container gardening programs
• English Gardens will host a free 10 a.m. program on creating fall container gardens at four metro Detroit locations: 4901 Coolidge Highway in Royal Oak, 22501 Kelly Road in Eastpointe, 6370 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield and 44850 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. For more information, call (248) 280-9500, (586) 771-4200, (248) 851-7506 and (586) 286-6100, respectively.

Health fair
• Gilda’s Club of Metro Detroit is having a family health fair on the campus of Lawrence Tech University in Southfield. The four-hour event will begin with a two-mile walk through campus. Registration is $40 for adults and $15 for children. For more information, call (248) 577-0800 or visit www.firstgiving.com/gildasclub.

Scrapbook crop party
• The Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary 129, located at 47326 Dequindre Road, is hosting a 12-hour crop benefit from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 and include lunch, dinner beverages and a gift for attending. For more information, call (586) 254-7417.

Concert fundraiser
• St. Thomas Presbyterian Church, 55355 Mound in Shelby Township, will host a concert fundraiser to save money for their Mason and Hamlin baby grand piano. Tickets are $25, and 100 percent of proceeds will benefit the piano’s restoration. For more information, e-mail kimenders@yahoo.com.

Fitness expo
• Body Images Fitness Center, 51204 Danview Technological Court in Shelby Township, is having a fitness expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The expo will include free classes, kids zones, demos and more. For more information, call (586) 726-8900.

Steak dinner fundraiser
• The Knights of Columbus St. Nichols Council 7011, located at 34781 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, is having a barbecue steak dinner at 5 p.m. to raise money for the Knights’ Mentally Impaired Fund. Tickets are $15. For more information, call (586) 979-0697.

Harvest dinner fundraiser
• The Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s Earthworks Urban Farm is hosting a harvest dinner at 5 p.m. at Gleaners Community Food Bank, 2131 Beaufait in Detroit. Ticket prices vary. For more information, visit www.cskdetroit.org/earthworks or call (313) 579-2100, ext. 204.

Gala event for Ceciliaville
• The Links Inc. is having a gala fundraiser to benefit its efforts to renovate the historic Ceciliaville athletic club from 7-11 p.m. at the Cobo Hall Review Ballroom. Tickets are $100. For more information, call (248) 633-2814.

Red carpet awards ceremony for volunteers
• Affirmations Youth Empowerment Program, located at 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, is having a red carpet Hollywood-themed awards ceremony to honor volunteerism from 7-9 p.m. There is no charge to attend. The ceremony is open to the public, but reservations are requested. For more information, call (248) 398-7105, ext. 113, or visit www.GoAffirmations.org.

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 11-12
Block party
• The Grosse Pointe Village Association is having its annual block party on Saturday from 11 a.m. to dusk and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The art fair will feature local artists, music, food and children’s activities. For more information, call (313) 881-6305.

Sunday, Sept. 12
Farmer’s breakfast
• The VFW Ladies Auxiliary 469, located at 8311 Wilson Drive in Shelby Township, is having a farmer’s breakfast fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call (586) 781-9109.

Grief recovery program
• Widowed Friends is having a six-week grief recovery program at 12:45 p.m. at St. Kieran’s Parish, located at 53600 Mound Road, north of 24 Mile Road, in Shelby Township. The cost is $20. For more information, call (586) 731-1831.

Free airplane rides for children
• Ray Community Airport is hosting Chapter 13 of the Experimental Aircraft Association for Young Eagles, an event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will offer children ages 8-17 opportunities to ride in a plane with a licensed pilot. For more information, call (248) 953-0374 or visit www.eaachapter13.org/youngeagles.

DSO Indian benefit concert
• Detroit Orchestra Hall is hosting the Foundation of Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Origin at 6 p.m. for “An Evening with Maestros,” featuring internationally celebrated artists from India. The concert will benefit MAPI free medical health clinics. For more information, call (248) 952-1716 or visit www.mapiusa.org.

Golf outing
• Cracklewood Golf Club, located at 18215 24 Mile Road in Macomb, is hosting the ninth annual Dr. Jim Langeveld Golf Classic at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $120 for dinner and golf. For more information, call (586) 739-8119 or e-mail lang122@wowway.com.

Community picnic
• Red Oaks Assembly of God, located at 30728 John R Road, at 13 Mile Road, in Madison Heights, is having a community picnic at noon. The picnic will feature a bouncer for kids, food and other activities. For more information, call (248) 588-4090.

Family fun day
• The Child Health Associates of Farmington Hills, 31182 Haggerty Road, is having a free family fun day from 1-4 p.m. featuring crafts, children’s activities, parent seminars and more. For more information, visit www.childhealthassociatesspc.com.

50th anniversary dinner
• Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Warren is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a 2 p.m. dinner at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road, featuring guest speaker the Rev. Roosevelt Gray. For more information, call (586) 751-8010 or e-mail peacelcs@comcast.net.

Flea market fundraiser
• The Fraser Baumgartner Museum is having a benefit flea market and barn sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Masonic and Kelly Road. The semi-annual sale will feature a variety of vendors and antique dealers. For more information, call (586) 293-7477.

Monday, Sept. 13
Theater auditions
• The Heart of the Hills Players are hosting auditions for their fall production of “Fabulous Follies” from 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke Ave. in Utica. For more information, call (248) 608-9008 or visit www.heartofthehillsplayers.org.

Holocaust survivor support group
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 15110 W. 10 Mile Road in Oak Park, is having a Holocaust survivor support group at 10:30 a.m. followed by a 1 p.m. showing of “The Three Tenors” for Holocaust survivors and their family and friends. For more information, call (248) 967-4030.

Senior exercise classes
• St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church, located at 4571 John R Road in Troy, is hosting St. Joseph Mercy Oakland’s free senior exercise program on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-2 p.m. To register, call (248) 858-2545.

Men’s Club meeting
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, is hosting a Men’s Club meeting in Room 204 at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call (248) 967-4030.

Hormone balancing seminar
• Noble Library, 32901 Plymouth Road in Livonia, is hosting Dr. Carol Ann Fischer for the program Balance Your Hormones Naturally from 6-8 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required. For more information, call (734) 756-6904 or visit www.TLCHolisticWellness.com.

Community chorus rehearsal
• The St. Clair Shores Community Chorus is having a rehearsal at Lake Shore High School, located at 13 Mile Road and Jefferson Avenue, from 7-9 p.m. For more information, visit www.scscommunitychorus.org or e-mail scscommunitychorus@yahoo.com.

Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 13-14
Radio club tech class
• The Hazel Park Amateur Radio Club is having two 10-week technician classes. There is no charge to attend but the book is $20. An exam will be given during the last class. For more information, call (248) 542-9573 or e-mail n8fe@arrl.net.

Tuesday, Sept. 14
Celebrity cook-off
• The Troy Chamber is hosting its annual Dave Thomas Celebrity Cookoff 6-8 p.m. at Benihana, 1985 W. Big Beaver Road. Local and national celebrities will man the hibachi grills to benefit Spaulding for Children. For more information, call (248) 443-7080, ext. 274, or e-mail cgist@spaulding.org.

Nature program on whales
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 15110 W. 10 Mile Road in Oak Park, is having a 1 p.m. nature program on whales. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call (248) 967-4030.

Music at the library
• The Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile, is hosting Stu Johnson for a 7 p.m. presentation of his new work based on the music of Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call (248) 246-3727.

Dance classes offered
• The Roseville Recreation Center, 18185 Sycamore, one block north of Gratiot Avenue, is having a 7 p.m. line dancing class and 7:40 p.m. couples beginners dance class. Classes are $5 each. For more information, call (586) 777-7242.

Wednesday, Sept. 15
Epilepsy support group
• The Macomb County Epilepsy Support Group is having a 9 a.m. meeting at Erin Presbyterian Church, located at 30000 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville. For more information, call (800) 377-6226.

JCC program
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, is having the program Little Creatures Who Run the World at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $3. For more information, call (248) 967-4030.

Wednesday-Saturday, Sept. 15-18
Used book sale
• The Grosse Pointe branch of the American Association of University Women is having its 48th annual used book sale at the Grosse Pointe Woods Community Center, located at 20025 Mack Plaza, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information, e-mail cherisw@comcast.net.

Thursday, Sept. 16
Autism support group
• The Macomb County and St. Clair Autism Society of America is having its monthly support meeting at 7 p.m. at St. Ephren’s Social hall, located at Dodge Park and 17 Mile Road in Sterling Heights. For more information, call (586) 447-2235 or visit www.macombasa.org.

Comedy fundraiser
• Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy in Royal Oak, is hosting Fibromyalgia Friendly Comedy Relief from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include dinner and the show. For more information, call (248) 681-4212 or visit www.hffcf.org/events.

RiverFront fundraiser
• The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy is hosting the Shimmer on the River fundraising event at the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources, 200 Walker St. in Detroit, from 6-11 p.m. The evening will feature a strolling dinner and live jazz. For more information, call (313) 556-8206 or visit www.detroitriverfront.org.

Current events program
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 15110 W. 10 Mile Road in Oak Park, is having a current events forum at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call (248) 967-4030.

Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 16-18
Rummage sale
• Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 22310 13 Mile Road, Greater Mack, in St. Clair Shores, is having its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (586) 293-1148.

Friday, Sept. 17
Childhood obesity talk
• Wayne State University is hosting a free discussion on childhood obesity. The event is open to the public. For more information, call (313) 577-8845 or e-mail Julie.oconnor@wayne.edu.

All-age benefit show
• Barrister Gardens, located at 24225 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, is hosting an all-ages benefit show at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate and benefit the United States Armed Forces. Tickets are $5 and include a variety of live entertainment. For more information, call (586) 243-1728 or visit www.myspace.com/1001entertainment.

Senior mental health program
• Henry Ford Macomb Hospital’s Warren campus, located at 13355 E. 10 Mile Road, is having a program for seniors from 2-3:30 p.m. on mental wellness and staying sharp. For more information, call (800) 532-2411.

Saturday, Sept. 18
Lawn care programs
• English Gardens will host a free 10 a.m. program on creating fall lawn care at four metro Detroit locations: 4901 Coolidge Highway in Royal Oak, 22501 Kelly Road in Eastpointe, 6370 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield and 44850 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. For more information, call (248) 280-9500, (586) 771-4200, (248) 851-7506 and (586) 286-6100, respectively.

Live simulcast at Grace Community Church
• Grace Community Church, 21001 Moross Road in Detroit, is having a live simulcast of Beth Moore’s “LifeWay Women’s Living Proof Live” from Chicago from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12. For more information, call (313) 882-3000 or visit www.gracewired.com.

Autism picnic
• The Friends of Jacob Foundation is having a picnic from 1-4 p.m. for families with children with autism at the Knights of Columbus picnic grounds, located at 21 Mile Road and M-53. The picnic will include food, music, children’s activities, prizes, information and a bounce house. For more information, call (586) 596-9197.

Wine tasting
• The Troy Newcomers Club is hosting a wine tasting at 7:30 p.m. at a local member’s home. For more information, visit www.troynewcomers.com.

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 18-19
Pet expo and adoption
• Guardians For Animals, located at 876 Horace Brown Drive in Madison Heights, is having its fifth annual pet expo and adoption event. The event will feature silent auctions, pet professionals and more. For more information, visit www.guardiansforanimals.org.

Sunday, Sept. 19
AIDS walk
• Steppin’ Out is having its annual 5K AIDS Walk Detroit beginning at 9 a.m. at the Royal Oak Farmers Market on 11 Mile Road and proceeding through downtown Royal Oak. For more information, call (248) 399-9255 or visit www.aidswalkdetroit.org.

Ice cream social
• Pointes for Peace is having an ice cream social and sneak preview of the documentary “Atomic Mom” in celebration of the International Day of Peace at 2 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, located at 17150 Maumee Ave. For more information, e-mail wilpfdetroit@att.net.

Family day at the art center
• The Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, is hosting Target Free Family Fun Sundays from 1-4 p.m. For more information, call (586) 469-8666 or visit www.thecenter.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 21
Varicose vein treatment information
• Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, located at 15855 19 Mile Road in Clinton Township, is a program on varicose vein treatment from 7-8 p.m. For more information, call (800) 532-2411.

Free prostate cancer screening
• Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center, located at 1080 Harrington Blvd., is offering free prostate cancer screenings from noon to 6 p.m. Registration is recommended. For more information, call (877) 627-6248.

Monthly health screening
• The Meijer Pharmacy at Groesbeck Highway and Cass Avenue is having its monthly health screening from 8 a.m. to noon. Appointments are required. For more information, call (586) 239-7033.

Film at the library
• The Southfield Public Library, located at 26300 Evergreen Road, is showing the film “Cry, the Beloved Country” at 2 p.m. For more information, call (248) 796-4224 or visit www.southfieldlibrary.org.

Caregiver support group
• The Brown Center is having its monthly caregiver support group from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Southfield JVS, 29699 Southfield Road. For more information, call (248) 233-4392 or e-mail dmoon@jvsdet.org.

Wednesday, Sept. 22
Bariatric support group
• Henry Ford Macomb Hospital’s Warren Campus, located at 13355 E. 10 Mile Road, is having a bariatric support group from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, call (800) 532-2411.

Thursday, Sept. 23
Fundraiser for the arts
• The Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, is having a Twilight in the Tropics art party fundraiser from 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person prior to Sept. 19. For more information, call (586) 469-8666 or e-mail jcallans@theartcenter.org.

Luncheon fashion show
• The Troy Newcomers Club is having a luncheon fashion show at 11:30 a.m. at the American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E. Maple in Troy. For more information, call (248) 346-8967, e-mail KBDFlaig@wowway.com or visit www.troynewcomers.com.

Saturday, Sept. 25
Volunteers needed for clean-up day
• The Polish American Historic Site Association, located at 4231 St. Aubin in Detroit, is having a clean-up day beginning at 10 a.m. The church is looking for volunteers to perform yard work around the church property. For more information, call (313) 527-9321.

Golf outing
• The U.S. Air Force Academy Parents Club of Eastern Michigan is having a golf outing and dinner fundraiser at Selfridge ANG Base Golf Course in Harrison Township. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information, call (248) 982-1046 or e-mail bob@rpca21.com.

Green houseplants programs
• English Gardens will host a free 10 a.m. program on using green houseplants to clean the air at four metro Detroit locations: 4901 Coolidge Highway in Royal Oak, 22501 Kelly Road in Eastpointe, 6370 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield and 44850 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. For more information, call (248) 280-9500, (586) 771-4200, (248) 851-7506 and (586) 286-6100, respectively.

Animal benefit
• The Roseclair Fraternal order of Eagles Auxiliary, located at 29500 Little Mack Ave. in Roseville, is having an animal benefit from 1-5 p.m. Festivities will include a 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction. For more information, call (586) 773-8321.

Pet-friendly fundraiser walk
• Almost Home Animal Rescue is having a pet friendly walk and run at 8 a.m. at the Franklin Athletic Club, 29350 Northwestern Highway in Southfield. Registration is $15 and includes a 5k, 10k and a one-mile route. For more information, call (248) 200-2695 or visit www.almosthomeanimals.org.

Awareness walk
• The National Alliance on Mental Illness is having an awareness walk on the Orchard Ridge campus of Oakland Community College at 9 a.m. There is no charge to register. For more information, call (800) 331-4264 or visit www.namimi.org.

MADD walk
• Mother’s Against Drunk Driving is having its Walk Like MADD 5k walk at the Troy Civic Center, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. Festivities will include multiple activities, food and more. For additional information, call (586) 997-6504, ext. 303, or visit www.walklikemadd.org.

Sunday, Sept. 26
Jazz concert
• The First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, located at 26165 Farmington Road, is having a 4 p.m. concert with the Jazz Vespers. A suggested donation of $10 per person is requested at the door. For more information, call (248) 474-6170 or visit www.farmington-pres.org.

Monday, Sept. 27
Peripheral neuropathy support group
• Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, located at 15855 19 Mile Road in Clinton Township, is having a peripheral neuropathy support group from 6-7 p.m. For more information, call (800) 532-2411.

Ongoing
Meals on Wheels seeks drivers
• The Macomb County Community Services Agency Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to drive a mid-day lunch route twice a month or more. Mileage is reimbursed. Call for specific details. For more information, call (586) 469-5228 or visit www.macombcountymi.gov/mccsa.

School supplies sought
• The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, located at 4390 Conner St., is collecting school supplies for their Rosa Parks Children and Youth Program through Aug. 26. For more information, visit www.CSKDetroit.org.

• The Macomb County Department of Human Services, located at 19700 Hall Road, is seeking donations of new school supplies for foster care and disadvantaged children. Back-to-school items can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (586) 412 6114 or e-mail urquhartk@michigan.gov.

Hospice volunteers needed
• Grace Hospice is seeking volunteers to visit with terminally ill patients and their family members in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Volunteers must be age 18 or older and have reliable transportation. A training course is provided free of charge for all volunteers. For more information, call (888) 937-4390.

Crafters needed
• St. Margaret of Scotland Church is looking for crafters and artisans to display goods at their annual craft show on Nov. 6. Spaces must be reserved ahead of time. For more information, call (586) 296-2746.

Book drives
• The Borders bookstores in Rochester Hills and on Southfield Road in Beverly Hills are having book drives through Aug. 30 as part of a chain-wide effort to increase literacy in kids. For more information, visit www.borders.com.

Call for art submissions
• The Anton Art Center is calling for art submissions of any type by people age 18 and older living and working in Michigan. Applications for submissions are online and must be submitted by Nov. 1. For more information, visit www.theartcenter.org.

Guitar exhibit
• The Paramount Bank Community Gallery, located at 22635 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, is having a custom guitar exhibit through Sept. 24. The exhibit will feature hand-painted guitars and steampunk designs by two local artists. For more information, call (248) 885-0028 or visit www.danielcascardo.com.

Volunteers to assist disabled sought
• The Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers is looking for volunteers to assist disabled community members with tasks such as grocery shopping and rides to medical appointments. For more information, call (586) 757-5551.

Literacy volunteers needed
• The Clinton Township Macomb Literacy Partners is looking for volunteers to assist adults with reading skills. Volunteers usually work two hours a week and are trained, free of charge, prior to beginning service. For more information, call (586) 286-2750.

Green art exhibit
• The Jewish Community Center, located at 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, is hosting “The Green Show” through Oct. 14. The exhibit will feature sculpture, jewelry and works of art created from recycled materials. For more information, call (248) 432-5579.

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