Auction/dinner

• The 33rd annual “Bid for Life!” auction/dinner will be held on June 17 at Vintage House Banquet Hall, 31816 Utica Road, Fraser. Doors open at 5:30 pm, family style dinner served at 7:00 pm. Hawaiian theme with Hawaiian dress encouraged but not required. Live and silent auctions, 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $55 per person or $400 for a table of 8. Proceeds benefit the Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund. To make your reservation, donate an item or for more information call 586-774-6050, email MacombRLM@rtl.org or visit rtl.org.

Barn sale

• Friends of the Octagon House holding Annual Barn Sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21 and 22 at the Octagon House, 57500 Van Dyke, Washington Township. Admission to the Barn Sale is free. Donations for the Barn Sale will be accepted from 2-7 p.m. June 18 and 19. Clothing will not be accepted. Proceeds will be used for restoration and maintenance of the Loren Andrus Octagon House and the grounds. The Octagon House will also be open for self-guided tours from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Admission is $7.00, children under 4 and members are free. For more information, visit octagonhouse.org, email info@octagonhouse.org, or call 586-781-0084.

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.

Card party

• St. Clair Shores Eagles, Ladies Aux, #3619 Card Party from 1-4 p.m. June 22. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. at Eagles Hall #3619, at 23631 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores. Cost is $8 per person and includes; lunch, door prizes and table prizes. For tickets call Patricia Pavich at 810-919-8136. Proceeds to benefit Eagles charities.

Chorus seeks singers

• St. Clair Shores Community Chorus seeking singers in the community interested in joining our Fall 2025 session for holiday performances. First session is at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 22360 13 Mile Road, St Clair Shores and practices are at 7:30 p.m. Mondays thereafter. Main holiday concert will be on December 7th at Lake Shore High School. For more information, visit scscommunitychorus.org

Festivals

• St. Nicholas Opa! Fest 4-11 p.m. June 20 and 21 and noon-7 p.m. June 22 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 760 W. Wattles Road, Troy. Food, Greek marketplace, presentations on Greek culture, a bone marrow drive and more. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under, or bring three canned food goods to be donated to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Free parking and a shuttle bus is available from Boulon Park on Crooks For more information, email opafest@stnicholastroy.org or visit opafest.org

• 43rd annual American Polish Festival and Craft Show will take place from 4-11 p.m. June 20; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. June 21 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 22 on the grounds of the American Polish Club, 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights. Festival includes a diverse mix of excellent Polish bands, local music, folk dancers, arts and crafts, the annual pierogi eating contest, and Polish/American Cuisine. Admission is $5 per person with 17 and under being free. Free parking and free shuttles available to the public at the Career Prep Center and Sterling Heights High School.

Garden Walk

• 2025 Romeo Garden Walk 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 28. Check in is at 290 North Main Street where addresses of gardens will be provided. Cost is $30 per person and tickets can be purchased online at greenspaceromeo.org/gardens or in person at Town Hall Antiques, MJC Marketplace or Old World Nouveau. Proceeds benefit the Romeo and Juliet Garden Club and The Romeo Historical Society.

Meetings

• 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

• Breakfast at 10:30 a.m. June 17 at Pancake Factory, 13693 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township. For information, contact event host Ellen at 586-489-2569 text/cell.

• Breakfast at 10 a.m. June 20 at Dimitri’s Restaurant, 50875 Gratiot south of 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. Contact event host Loree 810-335-2096.

• Newsletter Prep at noon June 24 at SS. John and Paul, 7777 28 Mile Road, Washington Township, 48094. Join as we get together to fold, label, seal, and stamp the upcoming newsletter. We need lots of help and people willing to carry the heavy postal boxes to the post office. Afterwards we will head to a favorite local restaurant. RSVP not necessary but for information contact Ellen Polzin at 586-489-2569 (cell/text).

• Cards/Games/Friendship noon-3 p.m. at St. Therese, 48115 Schoenherr, Shelby Township. Meeting for cards and games. Bring a snack to share and your own drink. Dinner/lunch TBD. Contact event host Victoria at 586-566-7936 with questions.

• 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 $10 per person with a cash bar. A table will be reserved for widowed friends. Contact Liz at 586-801-4536.

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