


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.
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
Euchre event
• Sterling Heights Lions Club host euchre tournament June 13 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 one free drink ticket. Cash bar, cash prizes. For more information, call 586-786-6064.
Family movie night
• Family movie night at Faith Christian School, 34950 Little Mack, Clinton Township. Gates open at 5 p.m. “The Toy Story” will start at 6:30 p.m. on the soccer field (inside if it rains). Attendees are encouraged to register online at miracleacademyfcs.org/events and bring chairs or blankets. Admissions is by donation only. There will be concessions, Joyful Java, face painting and raffle tickets to purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Miracle Academy Scholarship Fund that makes tuition more affordable to special needs families attending Miracle Academy.
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 12and 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.
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 9 at Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road, Clinton Township. Contact event host Gerry K at 586-556-9471.
• Widowed Friends, a peer support group hosting The Widowed Friends Book Club at 10:30 a.m. June 13 at National Coney Island, 30140 Van Dyke, Warren. The book will be ‘Counting Miracles’ by Nicolas Sparks, Contact event host Elaine at 586-291-2471.
• 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.
• 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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— Macomb Daily staff