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Join us for the 2026 State of the Township Address on Oct. 22, 2026
Supervisor Paul Gieleghem will address an important question, "How can we build a better community?" at this year's State of the Township Address at Clintondale High School on Oct. 22 at 6 pm.
Dueling pianos concert changes tune
After 10 years of entertaining often standing-room-only crowds, Anne Roberts is adding some spice to the lineup of her annual dueling pianos concert, scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, 17150 Maumee, City of Grosse Pointe. “From Mozart to…
Haunted Garage brings big thrills weekends in October
Weekends in Grosse Pointe Farms are about to get a little spookier as Haunted Garage Productions opens for its 19th season. The haunted attraction offers family-friendly frights spanning Glen Williams’ yard and his parents’ property next door. “Every year we attempt to change the…
Walk Your Wheels kicks off with giveaway
CITY OF GROSSE POINTE — In exchange for signing a pledge to walk their wheels in The Village, local kids had the chance to enter a raffle to win bikes, helmets and locks during the Walk Your Wheels kick-off event Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24. The fun, accompanied by a bounce…
Campaign office grand opening is Thursday
Pointers launched a Republican Victory Office last week and will formally celebrate with a grand opening 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Serving northeastern Wayne County and southern Macomb County, the office is located at 20778 Mack, at the corner of Anita in Grosse Pointe…
Public safety open house Sunday
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Everything from fingerprinting to firefighting is on the agenda for Sunday’s Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Open House. The event is 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 4, in and around public safety headquarters on the corner of Jefferson and Maryland. “We’ll have…
The Week Ahead
Monday, Oct. 5 Grosse Pointe Woods Election Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m. Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education regular meeting, 7 p.m. Grosse Pointe Woods City Council meeting, 7 p.m. Grosse Pointe Park Planning Commission meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Grosse…
PorchFest filled air with music in downtown Lapeer
The Highway Drifters were crooning tunes on North Fox Street during Saturday’s PorchFest along with more than two dozen other musicians in and around downtown Lapeer. See more photos on page 1B. Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login…
October activities abound in Lapeer
LAPEER — Autumn is spectacular in downtown Lapeer, and October’s schedule is packed full of fall fun for all ages. • A full slate of events is planned throughout the month, beginning with Haunted Lapeer Ghost Tours Oct. 2-3 and continuing through the annual Downtown Treat Walk…
Numerous October activities planned across county
LAPEER COUNTY — October is, for many, “spooky season,” but the array of events scheduled around Lapeer County show more of the diversity of autumn in Michigan. • It all begins on Thursday, Oct. 1, when the Hadley Township Historical Society welcomes researcher, documentarian, and…
Imlay City High School homecoming festivities start next week
IMLAY CITY — Imlay City High School (ICHS) will celebrate its 2026 homecoming with a festive parade and homecoming court ceremonies starting next week. This year’s theme draws inspiration from Rio: The Movie. On Monday, Oct. 5, the school will hold its traditional powderpuff game…
Preserving Personal Archives in the Digital Age Presentation
An illustrated talk exploring how individuals and families can safeguard their personal histories.