Food pantries, programs help fill summer meal gaps
Ferndale Pride to celebrate its 15-year anniversary
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — Ferndale’s annual celebration of its LGBTQ+ community will return this weekend.
Ferndale Pride will make its big return for its 15th year from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m Saturday, May 31, on West Nine Mile Road.
The street festival will have more than 200 vendors on-site, entertainment and a children’s area. Ferndale Pride’s footprint includes West Nine Mile Road between Woodward and Livernois avenues and portions of Planavon and Allen streets near West Nine Mile.
One thing about this year’s Pride that Event Director Julia Music is excited for is that organizers have doubled the time for its drag performers.
“It was something that the audience really requested last year,” she said. “They wanted more drag time, more performers, more title holders. So we have — we believe — every title holder in southeast Michigan, a couple from
BERKLEY MULTIFAMILY PROJECT SEES CHANGES IN SCOPE
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — A multifamily development in Berkley will look a bit differently after changes were made to the project scope.
At its May 19 meeting, the Berkley City
Council gave its approval to the first reading of a planned unit development amendment to the project known as The Columbia, located at 2465, 2475, 2466 and 2476 Columbia Road and 2475 and 2465 Cambridge Road.
The Columbia originally was proposed
as a 57-unit development in two buildings.
The new scope has changed the project to hold 51 units in one building.
Community Development Director Kristen Kapelanski during the meeting reviewed the changes, which also included an increased first-floor lobby, a change from a
mansard-type roof to a flattop, adjustments to unit balconies and noticeable changes to the site’s pocket park.
“The pocket park that originally was closer to the residential units has been moved up towards Coolidge (Highway) and
See THE COLUMBIA on page 19A
The 15th annual Ferndale Pride festival will take place in the downtown on Saturday, May 31. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
the month.
Ringwald production of ‘Annie’ looks to find optimism with adult cast
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — You can bet your bottom dollar The Ringwald Theatre’s next show will be arriving soon.
The Ringwald’s performance of the musical “Annie” will begin on June 6 and run through June 30. The theater is located inside Affirmations
LGBTQ+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road.
Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays.
“Annie” famously tells the story of the aforementioned orphan’s life in the orphanage and the finding of her family in 1930s New York City.
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Southfield native Selma Blair accepts key to city
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD — Selma Blair has come a long way from her roots in Southfield to be a Hollywood actress, but she returned to the city in order to accept one of its biggest honors.
Blair, known for her roles in “Legally Blonde,” “Cruel Intentions” and “Hellboy,” was given the key to the city of Southfield by Mayor Kenson Siver during a special luncheon on May 16, which also was proclaimed as “Selma Blair Day.”
“(Southfield has) meant so much to me as the only city I ever lived before I grew up,” she said during the presentation. “It’s the only city I was ever loved in by my mom and my sisters and the city around me.”
Blair, 52, has received a number of honors in her life, including be-
The Ringwald Theatre’s production of “Annie” will begin on June 6 and run until the end of
Photo provided by The Ringwald Theatre
Standing alongside her dog, Scout, Selma Blair speaks to the audience during her acceptance of Southfield’s key to the city May 16.
Photo provided by the city of Southfield
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Actor and co-Director Joe Bailey said “Annie” might seem to some an unlikely choice for The Ringwald, but what the musical really is about is optimism and a sense of believing in the possibility that better times lie ahead.
“While remaining resolutely unpolitical or apolitical with our approach to the show, we thought that it had a lot to say about the times in which we are currently embroiled, and so that was really the jumping off point when it came to making the decision to produce it,” he said. “
Instead of using the traditional kid actors for the show, the musical will have adults in the cast.
Bailey said this choice added an extra layer for them, as he thought it would be interesting to see adult actors in these roles choosing to be optimistic about the times in which they’re living.
“Not to take anything away from younger performers, but it seems as though younger people can just naturally be optimistic about the things that they’re experiencing, and I thought it would be interesting to see adults choosing optimism and hoping that things would improve,” he said.
Lily Belle Czartorski, who will be leading the show as Annie, found that the dynamic of being an adult playing a child brings an extra layer of depth to the storytelling.
Agreeing with Bailey’s outlook on the
musical, Czartorski said, “I feel like naturally it’s a child’s instinct to remain optimistic, which is a very large theme of the show, but for an adult to do it, it’s a much more intentional and conscious decision. And that really resonated with me, getting to tell that story as an adult.”
Czartorski didn’t feel like it was a challenge to do this, as Annie is a character who is consistently optimistic despite all the hardships that she’s facing.
“It’s pretty inspiring to me as a person, you know, just like the lyrics that she sings, it’s very easy to feel and resonate with, that there will be a better day tomorrow despite what’s happening now.”
Czartorski and the rest of the cast will bring to life such songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Maybe” and “Tomorrow,” music created by Charles Strouse, who died May 15 at age 96.
“The music itself is so great with accompanying the message of each song,” she said. “We are going to have a live piano for the show instead of prerecorded tracks, which I absolutely love that because it just adds another layer of collaboration to the production and makes it more alive and real.”
Tickets for “Annie” cost $35 for shows Friday through Sunday, $25 for Thursday shows and $20 for Monday shows. There also are $10 rush tickets available before every Thursday performance when the box office opens at 6:30 p.m.
For more information and to get tickets, visit theringwald.com.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN
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Brandy Joe Plambeck rehearses a scene with Lily Belle Czartorski as Daddy Warbucks and Annie, respectively, for The Ringwald Theatre’s production of “Annie.”
NEWS & NOTES
SKATE JAM
FERNDALE — Ferndale Parks and Recreation’s Geary Park Skate Jam will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Geary Park, 1198 Earle Blvd.
Held in partnership with Modern Skate and Surf, participants can compete in four categories: skateboarding, inline skating, BMX and scootering.
There also will be vendors, music, games, activities, apparel and food trucks on-site. For more information on the event, visit app.amilia.com/store/en/1201-livernois/shop/programs/102030.
PTA FAIR
Berkley School District named a Best Community for Music Education
BERKLEY — The Berkley School District announced that it has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation
According to a news release, the honor was for “demonstrating outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.” The district was one of 21 in Michigan to receive the award, and one of 935 nationwide.
“Receiving this award for the 14th year in a row is outstanding,” said Scott Francis, Berkley School District superintendent. “I am very proud of our teachers, students, families and community supporters of the music program. Our music teachers continue to engage and inspire students in creative ways and I applaud them for all they do for music in our schools.”
PRIDE EVENT BACK IN BERKLEY
BERKLEY — The Berkley Pride Block Party will be back in the city after getting its official approval from the City Council at its May 19 meeting.
The Pride Block Party will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 22, on Robina Avenue south of 12 Mile Road, on Griffith Avenue south of 12 Mile Road, and in the municipal parking lot located between the two roads. This will be the fourth year for the event, which has a kids tent with crafts and face painting, a teen lounge with games and crafts, music, vendor booths, and food trucks.
For more information, visit downtownberkley.com/berkley-events/berkley-pride.
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Elementary PTA will be hosting its June Fair a little early from 5 to 8 p.m. May 30 at the administrative building, 2610 Pinecrest Drive.
According to the district, the fair features midway games, a rock-climbing wall, mini golf, inflatables, food and more. There also will be a 50/50 raffle and raffle baskets, which include a four-pack of tickets to Cedar Point.
All proceeds will support programming for the 2025-2026 school year, including school assemblies, skate nights and other family events, grants, and teacher appreciation efforts For more information on the event and presale, visit tinyurl.com/JuneFair2025 and ferndaleschools.org.
File photo by Patricia O’Blene
File photo by Liz Carnegie
ing named one of Time magazine’s People of the Year in 2017, a Glamour’s Women of the Year recipient in 2023, a New York Times bestseller for her memoir “Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up” and the Competition Contestant award from the People’s Choice Awards in 2022.
Blair told C & G Newspapers that getting a key from her hometown means just as much as any of those honors.
“The People’s Choice Awards was a huge moment to realize, ‘Oh my God, people actually ever think of me,’” she said. “This was my only home before college. I never lived anywhere else. Same house, and I loved this city. … I got to really develop a lot of my foundation here. … It means so much to me.”
Siver said it was exciting to be able to present Blair with the key, something the city doesn’t do often.
“We were very pleased to have her come back to her roots and then not only just come to visit, but to work on our behalf for her championing as an MS survivor and also as a supporter of the arts,” he said. “When we talked to her months ago about this visit, she was very enthusiastic about it.”
Blair spent the first 21 years of her life in Southfield before moving to New York City to attend New York University. She returned to her home state to study, and later graduate, at the University of Michigan. From there, she spent several years auditioning for TV shows and movies before getting her breakthrough role in “Cruel Intentions.”
The luncheon where Blair was presented with the key to the city was for Yoga Moves MS, a nonprofit organization that provides yoga classes and health education for people living with multiple sclerosis, a disease that Blair was diagnosed with in 2018 and for which she has been an advocate
ever since. The organization was founded by Mindy Eisenberg, a former neighbor of Blair’s who also has MS.
“When I came out with my diagnosis, I didn’t realize there were so many of us, I mean, so many people that loved people like us or were sick of people like us and didn’t know how to handle (it),” Blair said to the luncheon attendees. “Coming out and talking about it and hearing people’s stories has been some of the most enriching times of my life connecting with people. I do spend a lot of time isolated at home — in a very lovely way — but it can be a lot.”
Blair said performing yoga has helped keep her attitude in a better place during her MS journey.
“You can do such nonaggressive movements,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be pounding on your joints and things. It’s just about learning to center yourself and to stretch and breathe into it. And I think anybody that can move a little can still practice yoga. It’s a very forgiving practice.”
When Blair was diagnosed, she could have taken her time and stepped away from the public to deal with her MS and the new challenges that awaited.
Instead, as she self-admittly is someone who is very forthcoming with just about anyone, she decided to become one of the public faces of the disease
“It just didn’t sound right to me,” Blair said of keeping her diagnosis quiet. “I wound up telling someone to thank them on Instagram, and people caught wind a bit and it was out there. And I was so heartened by all the people that, kind of, it resonated with them. And there’s so many people that wanted visibility and wanted information too, you know? It was refreshing for some people to see someone they might have known on-screen (with MS) … and to think that I could be any comfort or anything, that just meant so much to me.”
Blair has been relapse-free from MS for a couple of years now, but she stressed that
cases of MS are different for everyone. One universal thing that many MS-diagnosed people share, however, is overwhelming fatigue.
It’s something that Blair suffered from since she was a child. She stated she probably has dealt with MS symptoms since 1977.
“You can get really overwhelmed, and that’s kind of how I feel all the time,” she said. “Even though I’m relapse-free and doing really well, that is kind of always there. Like, ‘When will I lie down?’ Because the more tired I am, the more other things will show symptoms, even though I’m doing really well, but there’s just some brain damage left that happens with MS, even when you’re doing better.”
Blair said she wants to continue to ad-
vocate for those with MS, especially in her hometown. Later that day, after receiving the key, she hosted the Friends of the Southfield Public Arts’ Art & Vintage Fashion Show fundraiser with students from the Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology dance team modeling over 40 articles of vintage clothing from the 1940s through 1970s. The vintage clothing was provided by the Berkley store Fantoni.
“I really want to champion other people in the place I came from,” Blair said. “That’s how I learned more about myself, because I was sick for so long that I didn’t really know who I was, and then to realize, ‘Oh, it’s not in my head,’ that was such a change in my life.”
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
LEFT: Delores Flagg, vice chair of the Friends of the Southfield Public Arts, speaks with Selma Blair during the Art & Vintage Fashion Show on May 16.
ABOVE: A student from the Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology dance team walks the runway during the fashion show.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
SPOTLIGHT ON CHARITIES & NONPROFITS
Food pantries, lunch programs help fill summertime meal gaps
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — As the school year ends and the second year of the Michigan School Meals program nears completion, C & G Newspapers looked across metro Detroit to see what food programs are available to bridge the food insecurity gap during the summer.
The Michigan School Meals program provides free breakfasts and lunches to all students from pre-K to 12th grade during the school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education’s website. Without this program, what will students do for meals?
Among the programs that fill this void are the United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Meet Up and Eat Up, several programs at Forgotten Harvest, and local food pantries, including one offered through Heritage Church, in Sterling Heights.
Meet Up and Eat Up
Meet Up and Eat Up is a food program offered throughout the state. It provides free meals for children 18 and younger or anyone with a disability 26 and under, according to Madelyne Wright, assistant director of nutrition services for the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, which facilitates the program in Pontiac.
The program does not mandate enrollment, specific documentation, or eligibility requirements.
“This eliminates the burden of administrative paperwork,” said Wright.
The idea is to begin the Meet Up and Eat Up program as soon as the kids are out of school.
“So the kids don’t have any gaps in nutritional support,” Wright said.
This year, the Meet Up and Eat Up program through OLHSA is slated to begin June 16. Food trucks will visit apartment complexes, schools and day camps.
The need keeps growing in the community, according to Wright.
“We keep breaking records,” she said.
“Last summer, 2024, we served about 50,000 meals between mid-June until lateAugust. The summer before that (2023), we served 40,000 meals.”
“We get a massive turnout for food,” Wright added.
Meet Up and Eat Up works to meet the demands of the community.
“If we go to a mobile site and there are 100 people waiting for food and the vendor only made 50 meals, we’ll come back and serve the rest of the 50 people,” Wright said.
“We always make sure to serve everyone.”
Meet Up and Eat Up programs are offered in other communities throughout
The Forgotten Harvest mobility market is fully stocked and ready for guests to select what they want.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Vibe Credit Union where financial well-being
with meeting fundamental human needs
Vibe Credit Union has more than 75,484 members and 14 branches located throughout southeastern Michigan. But for many, the Novi-based credit union is best known for the positive impact it has on its surrounding communities.
That involvement is best demonstrated by Vibe’s Community Impact Program. Employees are guided by the mission that financial well-being begins with meeting fundamental human needs. Vibe’s collective efforts in recent years have led to hands-on service and meaningful partnerships, as the organization worked to expand access to stable housing, nutritious food, and financial education.
Through ongoing volunteer events, Vibe amplified its efforts and make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing food and housing insecurity challenges. Among the local charitable organizations that Vibe supports in this sector are Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, Metro Food Rescue, and Lighthouse of Oakland County.
member refers a friend or family that opens an account at Vibe. Every $10 donated rescues over 100 pounds of food, providing 90 meals to local people in need.
“We believe in the power of community and the Vibe team works tirelessly to provide support to our local nonprofit partners to help elevate our community,” said Vibe Credit Union Foundation and Community Engagement Director Stephanie Leahy. “You can’t have financial stability if you are also worried about where your next meal will come from or whether you can stay in your (house).”
Vibe also provides local residents with the financial education they need to make smart decisions that benefit both them and their family. Such financial stability often relies on education from experts like the professionals at Vibe. Team members actively host a wide range of financial planning seminars for everyone from children to seniors at places like area elementary and middle schools, senior centers and more.
even provides guidance to those interested in learning how to avoid elder financial abuse, and how local law enforcement can best support such oversight.
New topics are established regularly based on community demand.
“We want to help people find a better path to financial stability,” Leahy said. Learn more about financial literacy workshops by emailing community.impact@vibecu.com.
Vibe also shows its collective support for the community through volunteerism. Employees donated more than 7,500 volunteer hours to their favorite charities in 2024, and that number is expected to rise this year. The credit union encourages employees to volunteer during regular work hours and provides some “service” days where they can take off from work. Weekend volunteer hours can be turned into weekday PTO days.
For example, Vibe donates $10 to Metro Food Rescue, which rescued over two million pounds of food that would have been thrown away and delivered it to distribution sites throughout Southeast Michigan, whenever a
The credit union regularly holds financial educational classes at public libraries in Berkley, Ferndale and Royal Oak. Some of the most popular topics range from how to start saving as a child, to managing your credit score to understanding the basics of fraud protection. Vibe
Beyond its community efforts, Vibe is celebrating the recent reopening of its Ferndale and Royal Oak branches, which includes more self-service and convenient technologies and features to help members bank the way they want to, when they want to. Vibe Credit Union provides a full range of financial services from savings and checking accounts to mortgages, car loans and financial planning support as well.
Learn more by calling 248-735-9500 or visiting vibecreditunion.com
We’re excited to welcome you to our newly renovated full-service Royal Oak and Ferndale branches — now with a fresh, modern vibe designed with your fnancial needs in mind.
Not a member?
Discover the benefts of being part of a local credit union that truly gets your vibe and gives back to your community! Explore more at vibecreditunion.com.
Reopening with a fresh, new Vibe!
A new full-service Vibe branch:
•24/7 ATM access
•Deposits & Withdrawals
•Check processing
•Coin redemption
•Night deposit box Lending for all your needs:
Stephanie Leahy Foundation and Community Engagement Director
Your Next Chapter
Are you or someone you know wondering what will be the Next Chapter of Their Life?
Your children no longer need as much of your time. Your work schedule has changed. You are becoming an empty nester. You are soon to be retiring.
Moving into your Next Chapter can impact your life in many ways. Join our speakers as they discuss the social, emotional, and health issues that may arise in your next chapter. They will also share community resources and exciting new program information that can help bring meaning to you.
Featured Speakers:
Evie Lynn Breuer - LMSW, CDP Senior Director, Community Outreach & Wellness Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit
Becky Eizen - MBA, CSA, CADDCT, BCPA Program Manager, Retirement Reimagined Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit
Amy Zeskind - President, National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan
Presented by National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
7:00pm - 9:00pm at the NCJW | MI Office 26400 Lahser Rd., Suite 306, Southfield
This program is free of charge. Pre-registration by June 2nd is required by calling NCJW | MI at 248.355.3300, ext. 0, or emailing mail@ncjwmi.org. Funding provided by Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit
Lessenger Early Childhood Center and Einstein Elementary Named 2024–2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools
Oak Park Schools is proud to announce that Lessenger Early Childhood Center and Einstein Elementary have been named 2024–2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) National Showcase Schools, a distinction awarded to campuses that exemplify a culture of strong relationships, academic excellence, and social-emotional learning.
Out of more than 2,000 schools nominated nationwide, only 800 were selected, placing Lessenger and Einstein among an elite group of schools recognized for creating emotionally safe, engaging, and
e ective learning environments. “ is recognition a rms the extraordinary work our sta has done to create a safe and supportive culture where students can truly ourish,” said Superintendent Angel Abdulahad. “ e daily e orts of our sta to build positive relationships and an inclusive environment represent the heart of what it means to be a caring, collaborative school community. I am extremely
Oak Park Schools Earn National Recognition for Creating Exemplary School Culture
proud of everyone who made this honor possible.” ese schools have consistently demonstrated a districtwide commitment to student well-being.
e Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) framework has been implemented across all Oak Park Schools, PreK through 12th, a er initially launching at Lessenger, Einstein, Pepper, and Key elementary schools. It is now embedded in classroom instruction, school operations, and sta collaboration. CKH provides training to every school employee—from teachers and administrators to support sta —ensuring every student receives consistent care, respect, and encouragement throughout the school day. “Being named a National Showcase School is a tremendous honor. It a rms the hard work our sta has done to create a safe and supportive culture where students can truly ourish. e CKH program is woven into the fabric of our school, from classroom activities to sta meetings, ensuring that its principles guide our interactions, decision-making, and overall culture. rough these e orts, we strive to create a community where relationships are prioritized, hearts are captured, and everyone feels valued. is rec-
ognition places us among an elite group of schools nationwide that are leading the way in social-emotional learning and relationship-driven education. We remain committed to continuing our work with Capturing Kids’ Hearts to foster connected, compassionate, and empowered learners,” said Principal Provenzola.
At Lessenger Early Childhood Center, which serves children ages 2½ to 6, CKH plays a critical role in supporting social-emotional development and building school readiness. “ is nomination is such a meaningful honor. is year, our team has exempli ed what it means to lead with heart. By fully embracing the tenets of Capturing Kids’ Hearts, we’ve built more than just classrooms, we’ve cultivated a community grounded in trust, connection,
and purpose. rough every greeting, every Social Contract, and every meaningful interaction, we’ve fostered strong relationships among colleagues, between sta and students, and with our families. ese e orts have not gone unnoticed. Together, we’ve created a warm, inclusive environment where learning is joyful, academic growth is celebrated, and families feel deeply connected. Our Capturing Kids Hearts’ culture and climate stand as a testament to our commitment, and I couldn’t be prouder,” said Director North.
Einstein and Lessenger continue to o er measurable impact and meaningful change in the classroom. rough the implementation of CKH the district has learned to handle and embrace healthy con ict in a constructive way. For example, teachers can disagree on (strategy), but everyone is committed to pushing forward to set high expectations for students and for one another. “ anks to our Superintendent, Mr. Abdulahad, our academic initiatives and our social-emotional initiatives are aligned to support one another in being optimally e ective for students’ overall well-being,” i.e., academically and socially. is alignment positions our district
to thrive at the highest level, to be a frontrunner in innovative educational initiatives and student success.” Director North continued.
Feedback from families and students has shown that CKH is positively in uencing behavior, communication skills, and academic success.
Surveys taken throughout the school year reveal improvements in both social-emotional and educational outcomes.
Oak Park Schools has established intentional touchpoints throughout the school day to ensure that students and families experience meaningful, consistent interactions with sta . ese e orts are designed to leverage the district’s collective strengths and foster a strong, supportive foundation for student success.
As a result, the district has observed noticeable growth in students’ critical thinking skills and the frequency of authentic, face-to-face conversations between students and sta . In an increasingly digital world, the Capturing Kids’ Hearts framework is helping students reconnect with the importance of empathy, communication, and genuine human connection.
Lessenger Early Childhood Center educates about 250 Pre-K - Kindergarten students with a team of 25 full-time teachers, while Einstein Elementary currently serves approximately 400 students in grades K–5. Both schools o er a wide range of support services, including social work, school psychology, programs for English language learners, and multiple enrichment opportunities. e achievements of these two schools have created a community-wide Celebration. e showcase award is a re ection of the collective e orts across the district, which serves around 3,400 students in
seven schools from early childhood through high school. “ is award is a testament to our entire community’s commitment to capturing hearts and empowering minds,” said Superintendent Abdulahad. “We are honored to be recognized and remain dedicated to nurturing the next generation of engaged, compassionate learners.”
For more information about Oak Park Schools and its commitment to student-centered learning, visit oakparkschools.org.
Einstein Elementary School
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We Shine at Einstein
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Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. For a detailed list of locations go to unitedwaysem.org/resources/meet-up-and-eat-up.
For volunteer opportunities at Meet Up and Eat Up in Pontiac, call (947) 957-4599.
Forgotten Harvest
In 2024, Forgotten Harvest fed 474,637 children, according to Christopher Ivey, marketing and communications director for the nonprofit. As of mid-May, it had fed 358,682 children so far in 2025.
If the trajectory continues, this year’s numbers will surpass last year’s numbers.
The need is increasing, according to Ivey.
“All of the food we rescue is distributed free of charge without any real questions asked,” Ivey said.
They only ask generic questions for the purpose of analytics to determine the organization’s impact on the community, according to Ivey. Those questions include where the persons served live, where they are coming from and the makeup of their household — children, adults and seniors.
The summer programs include a youth snack program distributed through the Detroit Public Library. There are 12-15 summer pantries that still run throughout the schools and mobile distribution.
“So if the family is in need of food, they can still go back to a location that is familiar to them,” Ivey said.
With 40 pantry partners, Forgotten Harvest runs a subsidized summer lunch program in addition to the Forgotten Harvest Summer Lunch Program where they will do about 100,000 lunches communitywide, according to Ivey. In addition, they are the lunch partners to Metro Youth Day on Belle Isle July 9 where they will do an additional 3,000 lunches.
Heritage Church pantry volunteers bag groceries making sure if they have the items and if the guests request it, it goes in the bag.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
The lunch programs start June 23 and go through Aug. 29.
Last year there were 29 sites where Forgotten Harvest distributed food throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
“We’re working to expand that list,” Ivey said. “Or at least working to confirm we have that many pantry partners again.”
Forgotten Harvest has a mobility market, which is a food pantry on wheels. It goes to various neighborhoods throughout Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties. There is also a truck on their Oak Park Forgotten Harvest campus. Guests are allowed to go in and select what they want.
According to their website, the mobility markets are open Monday through Saturday except for holiday weekends.
For more information about their programs and a schedule of their mobility market, go to forgottenharvest.org/find-food/
Heritage Church
While most food pantries are not open on the weekend, the Heritage Church food pantry is only open on Saturdays.
Drivers pull up and are given a shopping list, where they check off items they want. Volunteers bag the groceries and deliver the groceries to the car.
Although anyone in need can come and get food assistance, they have a program for parents with special needs children.
“Because the child is challenged, they (their parents) are pulled out of their work and they can’t make ends meet,” said Candi James, the pantry manager. “We don’t know who they are, but we have it set up. We will bless them with whatever we have.”
Heritage Church is located at 44625 Schoenherr in Sterling Heights. The pantry is open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The program started more than a decade ago and has grown as the needs of the community have grown.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
BRICK REPAIR
Arrest made in Ferndale nightclub shooting
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — A suspect has been arrested in an April shooting outside a Ferndale nightclub.
The Ferndale Police Department arrested 29-year-old Redford resident Coreyontai Deshawn Rmon Hammonds on May 23 for alleged involvement in a shooting outside the Orchid Theatre at 141 W. Nine Mile Road.
According to a press release, at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday, April 13, Ferndale police were conducting a foot patrol in the downtown area when they heard multiple gunshots fired in the Woodward Avenue alley between Nine Mile and West Troy Street near the nightclub.
Officers located a 29-year-old Warren man near the rear entrance of the theater who had suffered a single gunshot wound to the groin area. Officers administered first aid until Ferndale Fire and Rescue arrived, and the Warren man was transported to a nearby hospital. He has since been released, police said.
“Investigators determined that the victim had been standing in the patio area of the Orchid Theatre just prior to the shooting,” the press release states. “A vehicle approached the patio, and the victim walked toward the suspect vehicle. Investigators believe an exchange took place between the victim and the occupant of the vehicle, during which the suspect fired multiple shots, striking the victim.”
Utilizing investigative tools such as Flock Safety cameras, police said, Hammonds was identified as a suspect in the shooting. He was taken into custody without incident with the assistance of the FBI’s Oakland County Gang and Violent Crime Task Force.
“Investigators also determined this was a targeted incident involving individuals who knew each other,” the press release states.
Hammonds was arraigned in the 43rd District Court on May 23 on one charge of assault with intent to murder and three counts of felony weapons firearm. He was given a $500,000 cash bond and his next court appearance was scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, June 2.
“This highlights how swift action, advanced technology, and strong partnerships can lead to the apprehension of dangerous individuals,” Ferndale Police Chief Dennis Emmi said in the press release. “Our officers responded immediately, provided critical support to the victim, and worked diligently to identify and arrest the suspect. Ensuring the safety of our community continues to be our top priority.”
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
MAY 28 & JUNE 4
Practice American Sign Language: 9-10 a.m., Pleasant Ridge Community Center, 4 Ridge Road, gcalbeck@cityofpleasantridge.org
MAY 28-30
Art exhibit: “Transformations” features up-cycled art collage, assemblage and reinvented works by Suzanne Allen, on display noon-5 p.m. May 28-29 and noon-9 p.m. May 30, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. (Suite A) in Ferndale, (248) 544-0394, lawrencestreet gallery.com
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June Fair: Midway games, rock climbing wall, mini golf, inflatables, bounce houses, big slide, dunk tank, stuffed animal walk, face painting, concessions and grill tent, 5-8 p.m., Ferndale Administration Building, 2610 Pinecrest Drive, proceeds support programming for 2025-26 school year, facebook.com/ferndaleelementarypta
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Spring used book sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Huntington Woods Library, 26415 Scotia Road, (248) 543-9720, hwfotl@gmail.com
MAY 31
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RETRO RIDES REV UP LOCAL CAR SHOWS
FUN TIME CRUZERS FIND NEW LOCATION
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — “This is quite a group. I was here last week. There were 374 cars,” Shelby Township resident Tom Konicki said. “There are quality cars here. Cars that are so rare. Beautiful cars.”
Konicki was talking about the Fun Time Cruzers, back on the road for another season of hot rods, muscle cars and vintage vibes. For almost 20 years, the Cruzers met at Lakeside in Sterling Heights. When the mall closed last year, it put the brakes on their weekly car shows.
Start those engines because the group found a new home from 4 to 8 p.m. every Monday until September at NAPA Auto Parts, located on Van Dyke Avenue, north of 21 Mile Road, in Shelby Township. President Ken Savage said it took nine months to find a new location.
It all began in 2005 when Savage’s son worked at Lakeside Mall and a store owner wanted to start a weekly classic car show. He recruited Savage and his son to help, but after a year, he left the group. Savage kept the Cruzers’ motor running.
“When I began, there were just 50 cars. It started going more and more. I have 600 cruise emails now,” said Savage, a Shelby Township resident who owns a Grabber Blue 1970 Ford Mustang convertible.
Fun Time Cruzers posts musical photo slideshows available on YouTube. Every week, Savage — with help from other members including Jerry Benoit, of Chesterfield Township, and Dave Gmerek, of Clinton Township — holds an awards ceremony with local businesses as sponsors. Categories range from
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LEFT: Ken Savage is the president of Fun Time Cruzers, which meets every Monday in the parking lot of NAPA Auto Parts in Shelby Township. Every week, he presents awards in different categories. The winner of the “Sweetest Ride” award also receives a lollipop.
Photo by Maria Allard
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Police look to alleviate concerns after lawn-poisoning complaint
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — A social media post about a resident putting down rat poison to keep dogs off the lawn, which turned out to be untrue, led to a Berkley Public Safety Department response.
According to Berkley police, they were notified of a May 16 post in a Berkley community forum on Facebook that said a resident had spread rat poison on the resident’s own yard to keep dogs off it.
“The resident had claimed he had placed poison down on the yard to keep animals off, and had made a mention to a passerby, you know, ‘Keep your dog off the lawn. I put rat poison down,’” Berkley Detective Lt. Andrew Hadfield said. “There was communication that (they) had showed (them) a bucket of rat poison. And so they were fearful that could endanger unknowing people that were walking past.”
Police were alerted to the post and went to check out the home the next day, at 8:30 a.m. May 17, in the 3300 block of Ellwood Avenue.
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Fleeing driver arrested
BERKLEY — A 29-year-old Hamtramck man was arrested on several felonies in Berkley.
According to police, officers attempted to stop a vehicle speeding at 12:57 a.m. May 16 on 12 Mile Road. The driver initially appeared to comply with police but then reportedly fled toward Woodward Avenue.
The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a light pole and crashed near National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica. He attempted to flee on foot, police said, but he was arrested with assistance of the department’s K-9, Bear. He is facing charges of third-degree fleeing and eluding, carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, driving while license suspended and operating while intoxicated.
Case of suspect in fatal shooting bound over
FERNDALE — The man charged and accused of murdering a DoorDash driver in Ferndale had his case bound over to the
Hadfield said officers went to the home, talked to the homeowner and looked around the yard, but they didn’t find any rat poison in the yard.
The homeowner told police, according to Hadfield, that numerous people walking their dogs — even on a leash — had the dogs rolling around in the homeowner’s yard and grass.
“(They) had said to somebody that there was something down to keep them off the yard when, in fact, that was really just trying to keep them off (the lawn),” he said. “There was nothing put down. So, we didn’t see anything. There’s no evidence that he had actually been putting rat poison down.”
A city ordinance states, “No person shall throw or deposit any poisonous substance on any exposed public or private place where it endangers, or is likely to endanger, any animal or bird.”
The Public Safety Department posted an update May 17 on its social media in the hope that it would alleviate residents’ concerns on the issue and give warning to people on both sides of it.
“There’s some people in the commu-
Oakland County Circuit Court.
Terrell Simms is charged with one count of second-degree murder, one count of carrying a concealed weapon, one count of a felon in possession of a firearm and two counts related to felony firearms violations.
Allegedly, Simms was one of three men involved in the shooting of Mamadou Diallo, who was out making a DoorDash delivery when he was shot on March 9. Simms was arrested on April 8 after an investigation.
The date for his next court appearance is a pretrial at 9 a.m. May 27. Simms’ attorney, Adam Clements, said the case has been well investigated and there’s a lot of evidence, but there’s also a lot of facts still to be revealed and determined.
“We’re talking about a case where, ultimately, the fact finder is going to be able to determine it’s a circumstantial case,” he said. “From an evidence perspective, there’s no one that links him or identifies him as being the shooter; the video evidence does not depict the shooting. So, at the end of the day, it’s going to come down to how a fact finder puts the facts together that have been recovered. So it’s a trial case unless we can come to a resolution otherwise, but I don’t necessarily see that happen.”
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nity that were upset that (they) even made that (statement), because it causes community concern,” Hadfield said. “And other people supporting, ‘Hey, keep your dog off his lawn and they need to be on a leash.’ So, there’s obviously several different sides of the story, and then our side is kind of both sides. Don’t put rat poison down. Let’s keep our dogs under control. It’s always going to be a split decision on that.
“Obviously, we don’t want to harm animals, so we don’t want to be doing that, but we also have to respect people’s property, and just trying to get everybody to kind of get along through that,” he said.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
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“Coolest Cruze 2025” to “Best Original/ Restored Cruzer” to “Best Corvette.” At the May 19 event, Madelyn Upleger won “Best Orphan Cruzers” for her 1999 Plymouth Prowler.
“That means they don’t make it anymore,” said Madelyn, who attended the weekly show with husband Dale Upleger.
Dale once owned the Prowler but gave it to Madelyn when he purchased a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8.
“She loved it and she didn’t want to sell it,” Dale said. “OK, we’ll keep it.”
“I always wanted a Prowler,” Madelyn said. “We saw them at a car show, and I fell in love with it.”
Both cars garner a lot of attention when on the road.
“I think it’s because of the color,” Dale said. “It draws the eye to it.”
The Rochester Hills couple, who have three children and two grandchildren, have been married 64 years.
For more details about the Fun Time Cruzers, call (586) 260-3459 or check the website at funtimecruzers.com.
There is at least one classic car show every night in metro Detroit where chrome shines and engines purr. Here is a list of other weekly and monthly car shows that we know of in the C & G Newspapers coverage area.
Mondays
• Jimmy’s Tavern behind the National Coney Island, located on Van Dyke Avenue north of 12 Mile Road, in Warren. It begins at 11 a.m. and it lasts all day.
• Lumberyard Pub and Grub, 26700 Schoenherr Road in Warren, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Tuesdays
• The Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road in Warren, from 5 to 8 p.m.
• Cruisers also will spin their wheels at the Ram’s Horn at Garfield and Utica roads from 5-8 p.m.
Wednesdays
• Classic car owners can drive into Sandbaggers Sports Bar and Grill, 25615 Van Dyke Ave. in Center Line, from 5 to 8 p.m. Organizer and Warren resident Paul Gutkowski, owner of a 1968 Mercury Cougar, said the car show brings in anywhere from 25 to 45 car owners each week.
“We just hang out, look at all the other cars and get to know each other,” Gutkowski said.
Gutkowski also runs the Pauly G’s Car
Cruis’n Page on Facebook, where he lists various car shows happening in the area. Check the page for more car shows not listed in the C & G Newspapers guide.
Thursdays
• Car enthusiasts will mingle from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Big Boy restaurant located on West Maple Road in Troy.
• Beginning in June, antique automobiles will line the pavement at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, from 5 to 8 p.m.
• The Stahl’s Automotive Collection at 56516 N. Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township will hold cruise nights from 4 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, minus the third Thursday of the month.
• Culver’s, located at 66227 Van Dyke Ave. on the Romeo and Washington Township border, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Fridays
• Weekly car shows at the Walter F. Bruce Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1146, located at 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St Clair Shores, will begin in June. The events will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in the back of the facility, between the building and Lake St. Clair.
• Twisted Axles will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lucky Leprechaun Pub, 32456 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville.
Saturdays
• Gearheads can get an early morning fix from 7 to 10 a.m. at Parking at Pasteiner’s Cruise-In at 33202 Woodward Ave., one block north of 14 Mile Road, in Birmingham.
• The Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society will hold monthly car shows from 9 a.m. until noon on the third Saturday of the month. The museum is located at 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe.
Sundays
• Eddie’s Drive-In, 36111 Jefferson Ave. in Harrison Township, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Charity drive
• For more than 30 years, the nonprofit Friends of Mount Clemens has organized the Mount Clemens Cruise in downtown Mount Clemens at the center of Main Street and Market Street. Money raised has provided Kroger gift cards for families in need and helped many charities, including the city of Mount Clemens Santa Parade, Turning Point, the Mount Clemens Lions Club and the Macomb Food Program. This year’s two-day Mount Clemens Cruise is set for June 6-7. This year’s event will feature a car cruise, awards, live entertainment and special attractions. For a complete schedule of events, visit mountclemenscruise.com.
Anniversary
northern Ohio as well that live in Michigan, and we are going to just have a lot of drag this year.”
Michael Christian, co-owner of Motor City Drag Kings, has been producing Pride’s drag show since 2022 and is excited for the expansion of the show this year.
The drag participation consists of a couple of different aspects, Christian said, including Reading with Royalty, which will feature kings, queens and title holders reading to children every hour starting at 1 p.m. and the last one at 7 p.m. in the children’s area. All readings will be American Sign Language interpreted.
There’s also the aforementioned drag show on the Planavon Performance Stage with runway walks, lipsyncing and showmanship one would expect in a drag show.
“Music let us add a little bit more time, and that gave us room to expand and give other people opportunities that maybe haven’t or haven’t in years,” he said. “It’s hard to just book five to nine people, and this year there’s 19 for the main stage show. So that there is over 40 entertainers between
the reading, newcomers and the main stage show.”
Christian has been a member of the drag community for more than 20 years. It’s been a community, he said, that’s allowed him to be himself, express his gender and have a fun time.
“It was so long ago that it wasn’t popular and it wasn’t popular for kings and there was not a lot of chatter about what transition is and whatnot,” he said. “It was a way for me to dip into my gender and feel comfortable.”
The LGBTQ+ community certainly has seen attacks over the years, though Music also feels that many people are energized around their support who previously sat on the sidelines.
Music hopes this support shows up with volunteers, as the event is looking for more people to lend a hand.
“I definitely also noticed that we had to turn to our community for sponsorship this year, and our community came through really, really big, and so did some of the companies that have stood by us since the beginning,” she said.
Christian has seen the reception of the LGBTQ+ community grow, as well as more positivity toward the drag community.
“‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ kind of led the
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charge on that and everything, but we’ve seen it grow,” he said. “Obviously, this year there’s a lot of backlash. Fundraising was hard. I think the current administration has given the world permission to hate out loud and that’s a little tough, but I’m really proud of everybody that we booked for continuing to stand up for who they are and still coming out.”
“This is something I’ve been seeking out since I was a young person,” Music said. “It’s incredibly important that we don’t back down now. The gains we’ve made have been just so big, and this is not the time to say that those gains are not worth it. This is the time to continue to push forward.”
For more information on Ferndale Pride and to volunteer, visit ferndalepride. com
Organizers for Ferndale Pride are excited about this year’s expanded drag activities. Belladonna Marz participated in Reading with Royalty at last year’s festival, reading “Maiden & Princess” to local kids.
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also has been enlarged,” she said. “Before, it was kind of a linear park that wrapped around a bit. Now it’s just all located closer to Coolidge.”
Kapelanski said the Planning Commission had requested that the applicant, WJ Ventures, open the public park space more.
“The applicant did work with me in between the council meeting and the Planning Commission meeting to add some additional pathway and things,” she said. “The Planning Commission’s concern mainly was that people would think that’s not a space that they could use. It was a space to look at as an open grass area. So they wanted to make sure it seemed inviting, and the applicant made those changes in the plan.”
“We have a 5,400-square-foot pocket park that fronts Coolidge,” Ray Phillips, a project architect with Krieger Klatt Architects, said. “That’s 2,400 square feet larger than the original pocket park, and it’s all in one area.”
Kapenlanski said the parking lot layout was revised and the number of spaces reduced from 77 to 69. This equals a ratio of 1.35 spaces per unit, which was the same as the last plan.
“The new layout results in a lot more usable parking area and we have the tandem spaces gone, too,” she said. “It’s a much more traditional layout (that) provides for much better circulation.”
As this was the first reading of the amendment, it will need to come back before council for a second approval. Council approved the amendment in a 6-0 vote.
“I think that this is a significant step forward in the design and the aesthetics,” Council member Steve Baker said. “I like the feel. As the liaison to the (Downtown Development Authority), I think that this would be a welcome addition to our downtown, providing an appropriately looking building, if you will. … It looks like it’ll fit in, but welcoming these additional residents to our downtown and adding to the vibrancy of south Coolidge, I think, would be really great.”
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
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Plumbing
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Powerwashing
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Tree Service
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