Author Discussion

• Author Discussion and Book Signing with Dan Egan 4-6 p.m. March 13 at Oakland University’s Oakland Center, 312 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester. A panel discussion on nutrient pollution and human impact on aquatic life, themes in Egan’s work. the moderated panel will cover Egan’s reporting on the Great Lakes, regional water health, and the global effects of phosphorus pollution. A book signing will follow (books available for purchase).

Bottle and can drive

• Woman’s Life Chapter 855 conducts a continuous bottle and can drive with drop off locations in Richmond and Memphis to help those in the community in need. They also offer a pick up service for larger donations. For more information, call 586-318-4053.

Euchre event

• Sterling Heights Lions Club host euchre tournament March 14 at their clubhouse, 12828 Canal Road, Sterling Heights. Doors open at 6 p.m.; play starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 per person and includes pizza, snacks and a free drink ticket. Cash bar, cash prizes. For more information, call 586-786-6064.

Meetings

• Shelby Garden Club meets at 1 p.m. March 13 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive Shelby Township. Program is “New Flowers for 2025? Speaker is George Papadelis—Tellys. Admission is $5. For more information, call Ivy Schwartz at 586-873-3782.

• Northeastern Toastmasters meets at 6:45 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Wayne County Community College, 19305 Vernier Rd, Harper Woods. For more information, call 313-720-8444 or email wenbra787@outlook.com.

Widowed friends events

• St. Patrick’s Day lunch at 1:30 p.m. March 17 at Mavrix Restaurant and Bar, 50308 Schoenherr, Shelby Township. RSVP to host Vicky by calling 586-260-8679. Limit 30.

• Breakfast at Pancake Factory, 13693 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Twp. Contact event host Ellen at 586-489-2569.

• Dancing every Tuesday at Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights. Doors open at 6 p.m.; music from 7-10:30 p.m. Cost is $8 per person with a cash bar. A table will be reserved for widowed friends. Contact Victoria at 586-566-7936.

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— Macomb Daily staff