Charitable activities

• Art & Vintage Fashion Show is 7-9 p.m. May 31 at former Skyline Club, located on the 28th Floor of 2000 Southfield Town Center, hosted by The Friends of the Southfield Public Arts, proceeds to benefit Nine Mile Corridor Connectivity, Recreation, and Placemaking Project. Advance tickets-$50 available through PayPal at SFLDPublicArts@gmail.com or by check made payable to Friends of Southfield Public Arts and mailed to the City of Southfield, c/o Mayor’s Office, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48037-2055.

• Feldman Automotive Group Dealerships are collection sites for non-perishable food donations for Lighthouse during the month of May at Feldman Automotive Group Dealerships in Waterford Twp., Clarkston, Novi, Livonia, Highland Twp., New Hudson, and Woodhaven. Monetary donations will also be accepted online at My.LighthouseMI.org/Feldman.

• Renaissance Vineyard Church to host Fundraising Walk-A-Thon for Clean Water Project in Ethiopia, June 1, at Geary Park Ferndale, kickoff at 10:30 a.m., activities include climbing rock wall, inflatable, live music and Ethiopian food, renvcoutreach.com, adults $40, ages 8-18-$25, free for 7 and younger.

• Lighthouse presents the 8th Annual Rent Party presented by Flagstar Bank, 5-9 p.m. June 2, at the historic Meadow Brook Hall, featuring a jazz concert, great food, tours of the historic home, proceeds benefit Lighthouse efforts to alleviate homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity, https://lighthousemi.org/events/the-rent-party, tickets start at $250.

• The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of North Oakland County 2 event is 2- 10:30 p.m. June 8, at Pierce Middle School with an opening Ceremony and Survivor Celebration at 2 p.m., a Silent Auction from 2:30-5 p.m., hypnotist Mike Brody at 3 p.m., and the Luminaria Ceremony at 9:30 p.m. To register or make a donation, visit www.RelayForLife.org/NorthOaklandMI.

• Disco Night Fundraiser is 8 p.m.-midnight, June 8, the Detroit Public Theatre, 3960 Third Ave., Detroit, dancing, small bites, cash bar, silent auction and prizes, fundraiser for the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan, $100 each, www.furniture-bank.org/disco-night, 248-332-1300.

• American Red Cross Blood Drives are hosted throughout the area. Donation appointments can be scheduled by calling 313-300-9617 or visiting www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and entering a zip code for nearby locations.

Community events

• Tea in the Farmhouse — Authors in the Archives is 10-11 a.m. May 21, The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm — Van Hoosen Farmhouse, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills. Non-members $20; museum members-$15, pre-register at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms.

Festivals

• Celebrate Birmingham Hometown Parade is at 1 p.m. May 19, starting near Booth Park, and traveling south along North Old Woodward Avenue, followed by a party in Shain Park, with face painting, mini train rides, a bounce house, crafts and entertainment until 4 p.m. A hot dog stand and ice cream truck will have items to purchase, www.bhamgov.org/parade. For parking info., visit www.bhamgov.org/parking.

• Spring Into Summer Block Party is noon-4 p.m. May 19, downtown Davisburg, www.springfield.michlibrary.org, presented by Springfield Library and Springfield Township, storytime, games, food truck, vendors, family-friendly.

• Ya’ssoo Greek Festival is May 24-26, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church 43816 Woodward Ave., (just north of Square Lake Road) Bloomfield Hills, Greek culture, customs and cuisine, live music including Dave Bennett Quartet-6:30 p.m. May 24, The Magic Bus-3 p.m. May 25, and STiGMA, www.yassoogreekfestival.com, $3 admission, free for ages 12 and younger. Purchase tickets to buy food and beverages.

• Novi BBQ Fest: Ribs & Whiskey: May 24-27, Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Mall, 44175 W. Twelve Mile Road, Novi, BBQ, live music, family-friendly activities, www.novibbqfest.com.

• Greater Rochester Heritage Days is 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 25 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 26, at Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester. Heritage Rod & Custom Car Festival is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 25, and Festival of Cars is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 26, proceeds benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind and other Lions Club charities, rochesterheritagedays.org.

• A Day at the Races with the Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 and Indy 500 races on multiple giant screens is 8 a.m.-5 p.m., May 26, M1 Concourse in Pontiac, along Woodward Avenue, includes breakfast, lunch and snacks from Andiamo,and access to high end driving simulators, https://m1concourse.com/viewing-party, $105+.

• Michigan Jewish Family Festival: 3-6 p.m. May 26, in honor of the Jewish Holiday Lag Baomer, petting zoo, laser tag, bounce houses, Touch a Truck, Franklin Community House, 26225 Carol Ave., Franklin, free admission, but RSVP is required at http://www.jewishfamilyfestival.com/rsvp, wristband for activities starting at $10 in advance, menu prices vary.

Flower and plant sales, native plant kits

• Art and Flower Street Market is May 17-19 (10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 19), in downtown Lake Orion. www.facebook.com/loartandflowerfair.

• Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Oakland County Commissioners and MSU Extension are distributing over 600 native plant kits to Oakland County residents for free. Register to receive free native plant kit at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/OCNativePlt24. Registration begins at 6 p.m. May 22, and in past years, the kits are usually gone within the first two hours.

• Oakland County Farmers Market is open 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Twp. Spring Flower Days are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, through June 9, email OCmarket@oakgov.com, 248-858-5495, www.facebook.com/OaklandCountyFarmersMarket.

Golf outings

• Crime Stoppers of Michigan Annual Charity Golf Outing, June 3, at Boulder Pointe Golf Club, Oxford, features 18 holes with cart, registration begins with continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., shotgun start at 10:15 a.m., $200 per player includes lunch and buffet dinner, contact Shirley Schuler at 313-923-5000, ext. 114 or email shirley@michiganalliance.org.

• Drive for Life Invitational is June 17, at Oakland Hills Country Club, 3951 W Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills, presented by AHEAD to benefit programs and services at the Walter & Marilyn Wolpin Comprehensive Breast Care Center at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak and the Wilson Cancer Resource Center at Corewell Health Troy Hospital. To become a sponsor, register at www.beaumont.org/driveforlife or call 947-522-0100. Check in is at 8:30 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m., sponsorship fees vary.

• The Waterford Foundation for Public Education Annual Golf Outing is June 18, 8 a.m. shotgun start, at Fountains Golf and Banquet Center, 6060 Maybee Road, Clarkston. In posthumous honor of Mary Lou Simmons-educator, volunteer and philanthropist. Register at www.wsdmi.org/wfpe, 4-person team scramble, $150 per golfer.

Library activities

• What’s Cooking presents “Vitality Bowls,” 7-8:30 p.m. May 22, at West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp., register at www.wblib.org, free admission.

• Sensory Support Collection Community Conversation is 5:30-6:30 p.m., May 29. Join library staff for a conversation about increasing accessibility for those with sensory sensitivities.

• The Waterford Township Public Library hosts a seed library located in a file cabinet in the Adult Department by the map and atlas cases, managed by the Waterford Garden Club and the Friends of the Library. More information about taking, sharing, and growing seeds is available at the file cabinet, https://waterfordmi.gov/1328/Library.

• The Troy Public Library offers STEM kits to library patrons with support from Eagle Scout, Isaac Bucknell. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Troy Public Library is at 510 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, troypl.org/humans, 248-680-7297.

Parks/Outdoor activities

• City of Farmington Hills to host annual “Great Farmington Hills Campout” June 1-2, at Heritage Park, reserve a campsite by May 30 at https://mifarmingtonhillsweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?primarycode=PR3002.

• Waterford Parks and Recreation offers Summer Day Camps including Farm Camp for ages 6-10, at Hess-Hathaway Farm Camp, 825 S. Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp., www.waterfordmi.gov/286/Summer-Day-Camps, prices vary.

• Cranbrook on the Green, Artist-Designed Mini-Golf, opened for the season, and is open weekends throughout May and September, and during regular museum hours throughout the week in June, July and August. One round of mini-golf-$15 adult non-members, includes admission to Cranbrook Art galleries, $8 for ages 12 and younger, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, register for a time slot at https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf.

• Huron-Clinton Metroparks in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, metroparks.com. Park entrance fees apply.

• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.

Scholarships

• Empowering the Future of IT-Kinetix inaugural scholarship program for Michigan IT Students, is accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships, through June 30, www.kinetixinc.com/scholarships.

• Shelving Inc., opened its highly anticipated tenth annual Shelving.com Business Scholarship contest, with a $4,000 first place scholarship, $2,500 second place scholarship, and $1,500 for the second runner-up. The scholarship program welcomes applications from Michigan residents who are currently enrolled in an accredited university or college, as well as high school seniors who have already enrolled or intend to enroll in college no later than the Fall 2024 semester. Eligible candidates should be pursuing a major in business or a related field of study, maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Application period closes on July 4, visit www.shelving.com/Shelving-com-Business-Scholarship-Application-s/2053.htm.

Support resources

• For access to local community services, dial 211 (844-875-9211) or text zip code to 898211, for information and referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions, United Way, https://unitedwaysem.org/get-help.

• Common Ground’s Resource & Crisis Helpline is available 24/7 — call or text 800-231-1127.

• The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 confidential support for people who are suicidal or in emotional distress, or who know someone who is. Calls and text messages to 988 route to a 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center. Pressing 1 after dialing 988 will connect to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233, available 24/7.

• Veterans Crisis Line, 800-273-8255, press 1, or text 838255.

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