Community/Education activities

• The Farmington Hills Police Department will host a community-wide Neighborhood Watch Meeting, 7-8:30 p.m. May 21, at Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road. For information, visit www.fhgov.com, or call 248-871-2750.

• Road to Restoration clinic is May 21, at ReImagine Recreation, UWM Sports Complex, 867 S Blvd. E., Pontiac, presented by the Michigan Secretary of State and partners, to help eligible drivers learn the process of regaining their driving privileges. Register at Michigan.gov/R2R. Walk-ins accepted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as space permits. Participants are asked to bring payment for their driving record ($16) or to print out their driving record the day before and bring it to the clinic. If participants are eligible to have their license restored at the clinic, they will need the appropriate documents on hand: ID, birth certificate, proof of residency.

• USAID Officers to offer a presentation about Gaza, Ukraine and US foreign aid at 7 p.m. May 29 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 16200 W. Twelve Mile Road, Southfield, doors open at 6:30 p.m., www.stdavidssf.org, followed by Q&A.

Festivals/Shows

• Orion Art Center Annual Art & Flower Fair: May 17-18 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday) in downtown Lake Orion. Outdoor marketplace featuring 125 local artists, floral vendors, garden and home décor, handmade goods, live music, food vendors, and hands-on activities for all ages. Admission is free, and proceeds help support the Orion Art Center, www.orionartcenter.org.

• Birmingham Hometown Parade and party is 1 p.m. May 18, in Shain Park bhamgov.org/parade, with free activities including face painting, mini-train rides, bounce houses, crafts and entertainment until 4 p.m., and hot dog stand and ice cream truck vendor.

• Busch’s Fresh Food Market Supermarket Chain 50th anniversary celebration is May 16-25, featuring special anniversary pricing and charity hot dog events in all stores, with proceeds benefiting local food banks, www.buschs.com.

• Ya’ssoo Greek Festival is May 23-25, (4-10 p.m. Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday; and noon-9 p.m. Sunday) on the grounds of St. George Greek Orthodox Church 43816 Woodward Ave. (just north of Square Lake Road) Bloomfield Hills, Greek culture, Greek dancers, customs and cuisine, live music by The Dave Bennett Quartet on Friday evening and the StiGma band all three days. The festival includes tours of the church, children’s games, crafts, bounce houses and magicians, www.yassoogreekfestival.com, $3 admission, free for ages 12 and younger, menu prices vary.

• Hazel Park Memorial Weekend Festival is May 23-26 in Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights, carnival, live music, facebook.com/HazelParkRecreation. Memorial Day Service is at 9 a.m. at City Hall Memorial Site, followed by parade at 10 a.m. May 26, starting at Hazel Park Junior High School, 22770 Highland Ave., Hazel Park.

• Kensington Metropark Art Fair is May 24-26, along the beach at Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Pkwy., Milford, Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.), Metropark entry pass required, daily admission is $10, KensingtonArtFair.com. This year, fairgoers will be able to view the building of a Ten Ton Sand Sculpture and build their own sand sculpture.

• “Festival of Cars” is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 24, rain or shine, Rochester Municipal Park, 400 6th St., Rochester, annual classic car show hosted by Rochester Lions Club, register by May 21, $20 per car, 2000 or older, www.rochesterlionsclub.org, 248-860-4544.

• Royal Oak Leprechauns Baseball Team to host Family Fun Day event from 2-5 p.m. May 25, at Royal Oak Memorial Park. Home opener is 6:30 p.m. May 26, www.facebook.com/RoyalOakLeprechauns.

• Dino Egg Drop is Saturdays and Sundays through May 25, Canterbury Village, 2325 Joslyn Road, Orion Twp., Dino egg drop. Animatronic dinos, dragons around every corner, www.canterburyvillage.com, $14.99+.

• Beverly Hills Annual Memorial Day Parade and Carnival is May 26. Parade begins at 11 a.m. at Groves High School, 20500 W. 13 Mile Road to north on Evergreen Road to east Beverly Road to Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road, for carnival and ceremony, music, food trucks. Personal care product donation drive is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the park. Lions Club Fun Run is at 9 a.m. at Beverly Elementary School, www.facebook.com/profile.php? id=100064795686590 or www.villagebeverlyhills.com.

Fundraisers/Volunteer opportunities

• Impact100 Metro Detroit Annual Big Give event is 6-8:30 p.m. May 21, at Club Venetian, 29310 John R Road, Madison Heights. Impact100 Metro Detroit is a philanthropic organization where women collectively fund high-impact grants to local nonprofits addressing critical community needs, https://impact100metrodetroit.org/events, tickets are $75+ for nonmembers. Five finalists have been selected: Art Creates US; Detroit Horse Power; House of Providence; Racquet Up Detroit; and Recovery Mobile Clinic. At the event, each finalist will make a presentation and Impact100 members will vote to determine the recipient of a $100,000 grant with remaining funds to be shared among the other finalists.

• Judson Center annual fundraising gala for Child Safe Michigan, an affiliate of human service agency Judson Center, is 6 p.m. May 30 at Michigan Central Station in Detroit. The event benefits Child Safe Michigan’s foster care, adoption and mentoring services, featuring a strolling dinner, cocktails, silent auction, raffle, and live entertainment, www.childsafemichigan.org/gala.

• The Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit is hosting “Furniture Flip Challenge,” calling all do-it-yourselfers, to stop by its Pontiac warehouse, 333 North Perry St., through July 31, to select an old table or other home furnishing, and transform it. The contest will culminate at “Furniture Flip Bash” fundraiser Sept. 4 at The Village Club in Bloomfield Hills featuring Hilary Farr, international interior designer and popular star of HGTV’s “Love It or List It.” The upcycled furniture pieces will be auctioned to raise funds for the The Furniture Bank nonprofit, www.furniture-bank.org.

• Forgotten Harvest Farms at 9153 Major Road, Fenton seeks volunteers to help the farm team prep the land. Forgotten Harvest has a projected yield goal of more than 900,000 pounds of fresh produce, all to be distributed for free to metro Detroiters experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers must be ages 14+, volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Register for a shift at https://forgottenharvest.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1041749.

• The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets. To book a time to give blood or platelets, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Gardening

• Michigan State University MSU Extension Michigan Cottage Food Law Zoom webinar is 2-4 p.m. May 19, or 6-8 p.m. June 17. The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business, free, register at www.canr.msu.edu/events/michigan-cottage-food-law-may-2026.

• Gardening for Pollinators is 10:30 a.m.-noon May 31, Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St., Madison Heights, wildlife and pollinator-friendly garden, discuss options and take home a native plan, $5/person. Register at www.oakgov.com/home/showpublisheddocument/26662.

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

Health activities

• Holistic Health and Wellness Forum presented by Yoga Moves MS is May 21, at The MINT, 27000 Evergreen Road, in Lathrup Village. Registration and the exhibit hall start at 4 p.m., with the program beginning at 5 p.m. featuring Dr. Jeanie Cote, a neurologist, and Dr. Taylor Hess, a Neuroimmunologist. The event includes an exhibit hall, healthy meal, accessible nearby parking. The event is free, a $35 donation is appreciated. Register for in-person or virtual at yogamovesanybody.org/events/holistic-event.

Parks/Outdoor activities

• Free naturalist-guided hike, A Walk In the Woods is 10:30-11:15 a.m. May 23, Lewis E Wint Nature Center, Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Independence Twp., no pets. Preregistration required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.

• Night Hikes on the Farm-Predators of the Night is 8-9:30 p.m. May 23, The Science of Twilight is June 20 and Aug. 8, at MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate.

• Bank of America’s “Golf with Us”, a national initiative offering $5 or less rounds of golf for youth ages 6-18, in partnership with Youth on Course, registration closes May 24, enroll at BofA.com/GolfwithUs. Participating golf courses include: Royal Oak Golf Center in Royal Oak, Fieldstone Golf Course in Auburn Hills, Indian Springs Metropark Golf Course in White Lake Twp., Carl’s Golfland in Bloomfield Hills, Evergreen Hills Golf Course in Southfield, Rackham Golf Course in Huntington Woods, and Heather Highlands Golf Club in Holly.

• Oakland County Parks and Recreation offers free admission. General park entry fees and vehicle permits have been eliminated for all parks operated by Oakland County Parks, www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks.

• The Metroparks Trail Challenge is open through Oct. 31. Registration is $35, includes a custom tumbler and trail passport. Visit designated Challenge Trails across all 13 Metroparks. Take a selfie at each trail’s Challenge Kiosk and upload it to the leaderboard to collect your badge, and you’ll get a 2026 Annual Vehicle Pass. Register your dog for $10 and receive a custom Trail Challenge dog tag. www.metroparks.com/trailchallenge.

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

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.

• 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, www.fcc.gov/988Lifeline.

To submit a community event, email the information to Kathy Blake at kblake@medianewsgroup.com.