Antiques and Collectibles show
• Armada Historical Society hosting “Show Us What You Got” Antiques and Collectibles Show from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13 at the Grange Hall on the Armada Fair Grounds, 74280 Fair Street, Armada. See what people have a passion for collecting as well as items from the Armada Area Historical Society’s collection. Antiques Roadshow style valuations will take place from noon-4 p.m. Sunday. For application to display, visit armadahistorical.wixsite.com/welcome or email [email protected] for more information.
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.
Chili Cook Off
• Father Kramer Knights of Columbus Council 2835 hosting third annual Chili Cook Off noon-3 p.m. Oct. 12 at Cloverleaf Bar and Restaurant, 24443 Gratiot Avenue, Eastpointe. Event is free to enter one crock pot of chili and any toppings for your display. Costs $5 to taste. Proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus charities. To enter contact Greg Childs
at 586-822-6567 or email [email protected].
Fall Festival
•Jack Frost Auto Museum, 61714 Campground Road, Washington Township hosting Fall Festival event 6:30-11 p.m. Oct. 5. Event includes classic car display, 50/50 raffle, live entertainment, hayride, bonfire, antique midway, bbq and brew (Non alcoholic options available.) Cost is minimum donation of $50 per person and seating is limited. For tickets, visit jackfrostautomuseum.com/events.
Fraternal Benefit Night
St. Hubert’s Council #11658 and JohnCardinal Dearden Council #744 Knights of Columbus hosting Fraternal Benefit Night 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at St. Hubert Catholic Church
38774 Prentiss Harrison Township. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner from 6-7 p.m. Presentations will cover wills, trusts, estate preservation and elder care. To register to attend this free event which is open to the public as well as all Knights of Columbus members, wives and families. visit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3No5a2aXluo_dFE0WXDN9ce0M9b-ODLCW_Q4hpzUVRaG2bg/viewform
Garden Club event
• Shelby Gardeners Club hosts David Löwenstein , PhD at 1 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, Shelby Township. Lowenstein will present ‘Making Your Garden A Haven for Beneficial Insects’ and will explain how to nurture and sustain to keep them returning. A $5 donation is appreciated to help support the ongoing SGC community talks. For more information, call Ivy Schwartz at 586-873-3782.
Hearing Loss program
• Hearing Loss Association of America will hold a meeting from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38900 Harper Ave., Clinton Township. Jan Windemuth, speak about her experience raising a child with a hearing loss. Also present will be that child, Keri Jacob, who is now an adult, raising her own family. She will share her experience living with a hearing loss. For more information, call 586-463-1730 or send an email to [email protected].
Historical Society event
Greater Washington Area Historical Society hosting at ‘Clearance Used Book Sale’ 1-4 p.m. Oct. 13 at their museum located at 58230 Van Dyke Washington Township. Books for children, cooking, health & fitness, novels, and misc. subjects will be available for $5 a bag! Proceeds will benefit the operating fund at the museum. For more information, visit washhistsoc.org, the GWAHS Facebook Page, email [email protected], or call 586-786-5304.
Nightmare on Auburn
•Nightmare on Auburn second annual event in downtown Utica from noon-8 p.m. Oct. 5. Downtown Utica will be closed for pedestrian only access with a beer tent, vendors, a live music stage, and family friendly Halloween activity. The main stage features classic Halloween bands including Creepy Clyde and a headline performance from The 3-D Invisibles. Costume contest takes place in the evening for humans and pets and more.
Family activities take place from noon – 3 with trick or treating downtown, cider and donuts, kids crafts, photo booths, and creepy character appearances.
Toastmasters meeting
• 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 [email protected].
Widowed friends events
• Get together at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 26 at National Coney Island, 30140 VanDyke Avenue, Warren to enjoy a discussion on living our faith in a complex world. David Workun will host, and a suggested agenda will be discussed. A meal can be, separate checks. For more info call host David at 586-484-3148.
•Cards/Games/Friendship noon-2:45 p.m. Sept. 27 at St. Therese, 48115 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township. Bring a snack to share and your own beverage. Dinner after is optional. For info, contact host Victoria at 586-566-7936.
• Golf Mondays through Sept. 30 at Stony Creek Golf Course, 5140 Main Parkway, Shelby Township, south of 26 Mile Road. For more info call host Ted at 248-425-4879.
• Game Day 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at SS. John and Paul Church, 7777 W. 28 Mile Rd, Washington (first Thursday of every month), 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Bring a snack to share and your own beverage. (Dinner afterward at Romeo Family Restaurant, 66020 Van Dyke, Washington optional. Separate checks. If you can’t make the games but want to join us at dinner, contact host Ellen, 586-489-2569 text/cell.
• Lunch at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Savory Grill, 45288 VanDyke north of Hall Road, Utica. RSVP by Oct. 3 to host Gerry at 586-556-9471.
•Widowed Friends Book Club at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 11 at National Coney Island, 30140 Van Dyke, Warren. Selection is ‘The Frozen River’, by Ariel Lawhon. RSVP to Elaine at 586-291-2471.
• 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 $8 per person with a cash bar. A table will be reserved for widowed friends. Contact Victoria at 586-566-7936.
Nonprofit and civic organizations that wish to have their events added to Community Spotlight should email information about the event to [email protected].
— Macomb Daily staff
