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Monday, May 20, 2013

'Aspirations Assembled' Helps People Tackle Their Bucket Lists

The workshop is designed to conjure up big dreams, outside of the box thinking and a night of sharing.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Lakeview Prom, Classic Cars and Baseball - The Weekend in Photos

It was a busy weekend around town including the Lakeview prom, car show at the Bruce Post VFW #1146 and opening day for the St. Clair Shores Baseball-Softball Association. Share your photos on Patch.

From Lakeview High School's prom Friday night to St. Clair Shores Baseball-Softball Association opening day, it was a busy weekend around town. Did you attend one of the many events around the city? Share your photos on Patch by clicking on the Upload Photos and Videos button.

Lakeview Soccer, Division Champs, End Regular Season at Home

The MAC Blue Champions, Lakeview Huskies, close out the regular season Monday at home against Sterling Heights.

The Lakeview Huskies girls soccer team won their first MAC Blue title since 2008, according to MLive, and will close at the regular season Monday at home against Sterling Heights. The Huskies, who are 14-3 overall, has "done an amazing job this year coming out focused and ready to play for each game," according to an email from Brooke Sweeney-Pouliot, Lakeview Varsity girls soccer coach. She shared highlights from the season including: The Huskies take the field at 6:30 p.m. Monday, according to MHSAA.

See Photos from Motor City Comic Con!

Did you go to the weekend-long comic convention in Novi?

Motor City Comic Con, Michigan’s original comic convention, celebrated its 24th anniversary Friday to Sunday at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Attendees were absorbed into comic culture when seeing and meeting comic icons, shopping for comic merchandise and checking out what's new in the artist alley. Convention-goers saw comic characters come to life from participants of the adult and children costume contests, as well as enthusiastic fans.  Were you at Comic Con? Share your photos from the convention, in costume or not, on Patch.  Add your photos to our gallery by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button above.

Terrence Brooks

4:13 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013

I'm way over 11, but my sons aren't. They had an awesome time at the ComicCon. I enjoyed sharang the experience with them, so call me a lame fatty if it makes you feel better about yourself, Homer   more ›

Shot Fired in the Air at St. Clair Shores Carnival

Hundreds fled the scene following the incident at the St. Joan of Arc Festival late Saturday night, but no injuries were reported.

No injuries were reported Saturday night when a man fired a handgun into the air at the closing of the St. Joan of Arc Festival. St. Clair Shores Police Lt. Jason Allen said it's unclear what led to the incident or who was responsible. A report was filed at 11:07 p.m. to indicate that a single shot was fired in the parking lot across the street from the church at Overlake Street. Police were on-scene speaking with witnesses, who said that hundreds of people fled the area following the incident. Msgr. G. Michael Bugarin, St. Joan of Arc pastor, said there was an orderly shut down at the festival when the incident occurred off-site.  "I am very grateful for the St. Clair Shores' response," Bugarin said. No other information was available …

Final Day of Rides, Food and Games at the St. Joan of Arc Festival

Today is the last day to ride the Ferris wheel, enjoy an elephant ear and play carnival games at the St. Joan of Arc Festival.

$1,000 Students, Bucket Lists and More in Patch's Local Voices

Check out some of this week's top community contributions throughout Macomb County.

As we like to say at Patch, chances are you know something, saw something or think something about your community that your neighbors would love to hear or see. So why not share it through Patch's Local Voices? If you're passionate about a certain topic or just want to weigh in on something that's on your mind, post a blog on Patch. Blogging is a great way of getting your message, in your own words, out to our readers. You can blog once a week, once a day or whenever the inspiration hits you. In this Sunday column, we'll highlight some of the best blog posts from the week throughout the Patch sites in Macomb County. Take a peek at what your neighbors are writing about and then join the conversation by posting your own thoughts in Patch's …

Volunteers to Clean the Nautical Coast Today

Volunteers can meet with organizers of the annual Nautical Coast Cleanup starting at 8 a.m. today at the Jefferson Yacht Club to help remove trash and debris from along the Lake St. Clair coastline.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Bruce Post VFW to Host Hot Rods and Hot Cakes Today

The first large car cruise of the year will be held today at the Bruce Post VFW, and will also feature a hot cake breakfast also for $7 for adults, and $4 for children 6 and under.

Henry Ford, Shorewood Kiwanis and Rubber Duckies Raise Autism Awareness

The first Rubber Ducky Race for Autism was held Saturday at the Chapaton Retention Basin, The event was organized by the Henry Ford Health System, the Shorewood Kiwanis, local businesses and elected officials.

Rubber duckies took over the Chapaton Retention Basin Saturday for the Shorewood Kiwanis and Henry Ford Health System’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities fundraiser for autism. Together with local businesses, elected officials and the Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Anthony V. Marrocco to host the fundraiser to assist families with autistic children who receive applied behavioural analysis therapy through the race. According to organizers, the the costs for treatment through therapy can exceed $50,000 annually.  

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