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Relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux to visit Shrine
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — For the first time in 25 years, the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, a Catholic saint known as “the Little Flower” and revered for the spirituality of “the Little Way,” will be visiting the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak, 2100 12 Mile Road.
The relics will be at Shrine Oct. 1-8, beginning on her feast day. The days also coincide with Shrine’s 100-year anniversary as a parish, according to a press release sent out by Shrine.
The reliquary containing some of her bones first came from France to the U.S. in 1999 and drew more than 1 million people in 25 states, according to the press release.
According to the tour’s U.S. coordinator, the Rev. Donald Kinney, a Discalced Carmelite priest at the Carmelite House of Prayer in California, “It is a special blessing that the reliquary will be visiting the U.S. during the 100th year anniversary of her canonization and for the Jubilee year of the church,” the press release says.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s to bring Royal Oak community together
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, will once again host the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 21.
Each year the walk brings together thousands of people that all pitch in to raise money for Alzheimer’s and dementia care, research, and spreading the word about this disease.
Registration for the walk will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the opening ceremony will take place at 9 a.m., which is followed by the walk.
“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that change the
Photo provided by Anne Bates
The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica at 2100 12 Mile Road in Royal Oak will host the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux in early October.
Photo provided by Kathryn Ribant Payne Walkers pose with Paws, the Detroit Tigers mascot, at the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Detroit Zoo.
ROYAL OAK SCHOOLS APPOINTS
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools announced the appointment of Joe Youanes as the deputy superintendent of curriculum and instruction.
This is a new position where Youanes will be working closely with Superintendent John Tafelski to push forward the district’s goals to create “a community of excellence” while providing “an inclusive, diverse, safe, and student-first environment,” according to a Royal Oak Schools press release.
Youanes has been in the district for 12 years now, starting as the assistant principal at the middle school. For eight years, Youanes was the principal at Adams Elementary, and then in the last three years he has been the executive director of curriculum and instruction.
“I am always trying to find a way to have a larger impact, a bigger impact on the larger number of students, essentially, is kind of why I went from assistant principal to principal to the district-level leadership,” Youanes said. “Now in this role, I am excited because I can continue to foster impactful learning environments and communities.”
Youanes said that he hopes he can continue to learn more and grow from this opportunity as the deputy superintendent while growing a better environment for the students.
“I’ll have the ability, even more so than before, to work directly with our schools and our principals and maybe help engage them in finding ways to have some more impactful learning opportunities for our kids,” he said. “Also in this role as deputy superintendent, I can work on strengthening and expanding the school-community connections that are important for any school district.”
Tafelski said that when he was looking for someone to fill this position, Youanes stood out because of his connections within the school district.
“I realized pretty quickly that he had the respect and admiration of a lot of the teachers, parents and administrators here, and also had a lot of the institutional knowledge that would help move the district forward as we transition from Mary Beth (Fitzpatrick), who was a wonderful superintendent for a
NEW DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
really long time, to a new superintendent,” Tafelski said.
Being the new superintendent as of July 1, Tafelski wanted a second pair of eyes that had been acquainted with the school district. Youanes will help Tafelski to review the current school system and decide what needs to be updated.
“The question is, are there improvements that we can make in some areas where, you know, I just have a different lens coming from my experience, as opposed to the expe-
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rience that many of the people have here in Royal Oak,” Tafelski said. “When I looked at Joe’s skill set and his high emotional intelligence in the way he works with people, his curricular and instruction knowledge, like all of that made this a pretty easy decision.”
Youanes said that two new responsibilities he will be taking on that were not in his previous job description are the financial and physical resources of the district.
“Whether it’s human capital or whether
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Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center
community for High Holidays
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center, 514 E. Fourth St., is going to be offering no-cost High Holiday services open to all following Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year.
Rosh Hashana begins at sunset Sept. 22 and concludes after nightfall on Sept. 24, and Yom Kippur will take place Oct. 1-2.
During the two days of Rosh Hashana, Sept 23-24, morning services will take place at 9:30 a.m. The children’s program will be at 10:30 a.m. and shofar sounding services followed by lunch will take place at 11 a.m.
On Yom Kippur eve Oct. 1, the Chabad Jewish Center will be hosting a candle lighting and Kol Nidre service at 6:50 p.m.
On Yom Kippur Oct. 2, the morning service will begin at 9:30; the children’s program will begin at 10:30 a.m.; at 11:30 a.m. will be the Yizor memorial service; at 6;15 p.m. will be Mincha/Neila closing service; and at 7:55 p.m. Yom Kippur will end. The morning services will be followed by a buffet breakfast.
Anybody can attend these services, regardless of synagogue affiliation or Jewish background, according to a press release
Clawson combines Fall Fest and Claws N’ Paws
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
CLAWSON — The Clawson Fall Festival and the Claws N’ Paws Festival are joining forces for the first time on Sept. 27. The combined event will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave. The family-friendly event is set to highlight the importance of community and animal adoption.
Scott Jennex, director of recreation and senior services, is the leader of the Fall Fest side of things. This is Jennex’s second year working with the city of Clawson.
The Clawson Fall Festival draws many visitors to Clawson City Park in 2023.
File photos by Donna Dalziel
Attendees at the 2023 Clawson Fall Festival take a hayride with the help of a tractor.
NEWS & NOTES
ZOO BOO TO RETURN OCT. 4
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo is bringing back the annual Zoo Boo fall tradition at the zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road.
Times and dates for Zoo Boo are from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 10-12, 17-19 and 24-26.
Presented by Corewell Health Children’s, the Zoo Boo includes trick-ortreating, family-friendly entertainment, character meet and greets, and seasonal fun throughout the park.
As the sun sets, glowing “fun-kins”; elaborate, illuminated decor and displays; and costumed performers will light up the night.
Treat stations will be placed throughout the front half of the zoo. There will also be hands-on learning activities, Halloween-themed face painting, themed photo stops, and a seasonal market experience by Blake’s with fresh cider and doughnuts for purchase.
The Zoo Boo is located in the front half of the zoo. Animal habitats in the back of the zoo will not be open.
Tickets start at $25. Tickets can be purchased at detroitzoo.org/events/ zoo-boo.
ROYAL OAK — Through Sept. 30, library card holders who are age 60 and older and reside in Macomb, Oakland or Wayne counties qualify for free round-trip transportation with a plus one to cultural destinations, parks, and recreation areas in the tri-county region.
Armenia Fest highlights
ROYAL OAK — More than 2,000 guests gathered Aug. 23 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market for the 17th annual Armenia Fest, a cultural event honoring Armenian heritage and community. The festival included authentic Armenian art, food, music and dance.
“Armenia Fest brings together the entire Southeast Michigan Armenian Community — including Churches, Cultural organizations, social groups, businesses, and universities — all under one big tent.” festival Co-Chair Greg Mamassian said in a prepared statement.
Prayers were led by the Very Rev. Aren Jebejian, pastor at St. John Armenian Church, and local Armenian clergy in attendance.
Special guests Bryan Ardouny, executive director of the Armenian Assembly of America, and Mariam Khaloyan, congressional relations director of the assembly based in Washington, D.C, encouraged the youth to apply to the prestigious assembly internship program.
Traditional Armenian dishes were prepared by local church groups and vendors including Lavash Grill, Uptown Catering, Tossounian Catering and Migma LLC.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn, the AGBU Manoogian School, and the Tekeyan Cultural Association provided attendees with opportunities to enjoy educational exhibits and learn more about Armenian history.
The event included the popular Great Choreg (Armenian sweet bread) Bake Off. Talin Hagopian, from the Armenian Congregational Church, took first prize for her choreg.
A silent auction helped to raise donations; the auction included Armenian-themed baskets ranging from Armenian wine to Michael Aram gifts.
The festival supports causes locally and abroad. Proceeds from the 2025 festival will benefit the Knights of Vartan Economic Sustainability Program, which promotes job creation and entrepreneurship in Armenia.
The offer is through a partnership with Michigan Activity Pass, Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency and The Library Network.
Since the program’s launch in the summer, nearly 100 applications have been submitted and rides have been provided to seniors visiting venues such as the Detroit Public Library and the Turtle Cove Aquatic Center.
Whiskey, Wine and WWII
ROYAL OAK — The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial will be hosting a “Whiskey, Wine and WWII” tasting fundraiser at the Kilgour Scottish Centre, 2363 Rochester Road in Troy. Each tasting will represent a major event that took place in World War II by the way of whiskey and wine tied to those events. Each course will also feature a complementary cheese and chocolate pairing.
Admission includes Officers Club social hours, dinner in the Mission BBQ Mess Hall, a silent auction, and an update on Phase 2 construction at the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial.
VIP main room seating prices are $125 per person or a $100 special price for WWII veterans and original Rosie the Riveters.
VIP main room seating for a table of eight costs $875 per table. General admission is $100 per person, and there is a $75 special price for WWII veterans or original Rosie the Riveters. The general admission table of eight costs $700. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit michiganww2memorial.org/ events-1.
Other places to visit include The Detroit Institute of Arts, any of the tri-county Metroparks, Sea Life Michigan Aquarium, the Detroit Historical Museum, the Anton Art Center, the Holocaust Memorial Center, Legoland Discovery Center and more.
Transportation must be booked at least seven days in advance through Wayne Metro. Call (313) 388-9799 to schedule a ride. Visit miactivity pass.org/transportation for more information.
File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Photo provided by Corinne Khederian
High Holidays
sent by Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center.
“The High Holidays are a time to reset, reflect and reconnect. People can look forward most to that sense of community — being surrounded by friends and neighbors, hearing the powerful sound of the shofar, and experiencing traditions that bring deep meaning and inspiration into the new year,” Rabbi Moishie Glitsenstein said. “This year, there will also be a strong emphasis on helping participants truly understand the meaning behind the prayers, traditions and customs, making the experience not just uplifting but deeply personal.”
Along with the traditional services being offered at the center, there will be a new children’s program and service.
“There will be a Family Service including children’s programs with immersive, kidfriendly activities on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, so the whole family can feel at home,” Glitsenstein said. “A highlight is Shofar in the Park, a unique, one-hour outdoor gathering where people can experience the holiday and hear the shofar in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Every year we introduce fresh, exciting and meaningful
programs, and this year is no exception.”
Shofar in the Park will be taking place at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Grant Park, 598 E. Irving Ave. The event will include I spy bottles, cookie decorating and holiday refreshments.
“Expect a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. Whether someone is very familiar with Jewish practice or stepping into a service for the first time, everything is designed to be accessible, meaningful and uplifting,” Glitsenstein said. “There’s a place for every person — adults, kids and families to connect in a way that feels personal. Services are easy to follow, with prayer books in both Hebrew and English, so everyone can feel comfortable and included.”
Sara Fielder and her family attend the services offered at Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center. Her children also attend the JUDA (Jewish University of Discoveries & Adventures) Hebrew School.
“High Holidays are very special for my family. It’s a time that we all spend together, and we have lots of, like, family-shared traditions,” Fielder said. “We spend time together, we go to services, we get together with our extended family for meals, and it’s just a special time in the year that we have to be together as a family and kind of pause everything else that’s going on in our lives.”
Glitsenstein said that the goal of the Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center is to offer a welcoming experience for all.
“Come as you are. The High Holidays are about reconnecting with your roots, with G-d, with community, and with yourself. Even if it’s been a while since you’ve attended, you’ll find an open door, a warm seat, and a holiday experience that speaks to the heart,” he said. “With a warm community, Hebrew/English prayer books, exciting children’s programs, and even a delicious holiday lunch, there’s a place for you at Chabad of Royal Oak.”
For more information and to register to attend a service visit jewishroyaloak.com/ events//highholidays.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Photo provided by Rabbi Moishie Glitsenstein
Rabbi Moishie Glitsenstein blows the shofar.
Funky Ferndale Art Fair to bring weird art back to downtown
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — The weirdest and funkiest of Ferndale’s art scene soon will be back for the Funky Ferndale Art Fair.
The 21st annual Funky Ferndale Art Fair will take place Sept. 19-21 on West Nine Mile Road with more than 140 artists in attendance. The event each year is held in concurrence with the DIY Street Fair on East Nine Mile Road.
Event organizer Mark Loeb was excited to bring back the festival once again. He said the hardest part of producing the event was attempting to come up with something fun, different and interesting for attendees, and to give them something they aren’t expecting.
One of the things Loeb said he was excited to bring to the Funky Ferndale Art Fair was the creation of a 9-foot-tall FerndAlien puppet made by Jeff Semmerling that will roam the art fair throughout the weekend.
“I think people are going to really have fun with that,” he said. Semmerling also will be helping kids make their own bird puppets for free at a station at Allen and Troy streets.
The art featured at the Funky Ferndale Art Fair ranges from clothing, handbags and jewelry to intricately crafted pieces of art.
“What I’ve been trying to stress also this year is there might be some artists that people have seen in other shows this year, but they saved their best or their funkiest or their weirdest for when they’re coming here,” Loeb said.
Betsy Williams, of Davisburg, has been a regular at the fair for a number of years with her business, Wings and Things. Williams uses real insects, mainly butterflies that she procures after they have died from sustain-
able farms, to make her art and craft them into kaleidoscopes or a poison dart frog.
A lover of butterflies and insects since childhood, Williams said she’s blessed that she was able to take something that started as a hobby and make it into something bigger.
In coming back to the Funky Ferndale Art Fair for another year, what Williams loves about the event is how “non beige” it is compared to other art fairs, and what you find there won’t be at other shows.
“All artists look at the world differently, but the artists at Funky Ferndale look at it, like, upside-down,” she said. “We’re the fish that’s swimming upstream. It’s definitely different. You’re going to find edgy and you’re going to find (something) controversial and you’re going to find, like, everything there. It’s a feast for the senses. The food is yummy. I’ve gotten close to a lot of the other artists, so there’s a lot of camaraderie there as well. The town itself is so appreciative of art, and it’s a young town and it’s a fun town and they just are so appreciative of art. So, even if people aren’t buying the pieces, they’re coming in, they’re, like, crying, they’re being so overwhelmed and inspired and just spending so much time looking at each piece, and that means a lot.”
The fair also will feature an interactive project from the Detroit Institute of Arts, an art experience from Dale Teachout and the return of the authors tent with dozens of local writers.
The hours for the Funky Ferndale Art Fair will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21.
For more information, visit funkyferndale artfair.com.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
DIY Street Fair excited for live music attractions in 18th year
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — Downtown Ferndale will be the host to more than 100 artists and live music this weekend with the return of the DIY Street Fair.
The 18th annual DIY Street Fair will take place in Ferndale Sept. 19-21 on East Nine Mile Road. The event is held in concurrence with the Funky Ferndale Art Fair on West Nine Mile Road.
Live musicians scheduled to perform include the Michigan Rattlers on Friday, JR JR on Saturday and Agent Orange on Sunday.
Artistic Director Krista Johnston was particularly excited about the fair’s music lineup and the different genres on display.
“It’s really shaping up to be this incredible weekend of music, and it’s rare these days to have an event that showcases music that’s free, and we don’t have an admission still,”
CRIME WATCH
Home burglarized
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31 and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 1, an unknown person broke into the complainant’s home near North Vermont Avenue and De Villen Avenue and stole multiple items.
Bike stolen
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 7:35 p.m. Aug. 30, an unknown person cut the lock of the complainant’s bicycle and stole it from the area of North Main Street and Forest Avenue.
Windshield shattered
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 1:40 a.m. Sept. 2, an unknown person shattered the windshield of the complainant’s parked car near West Lincoln Avenue and South Washington Avenue.
Household items stolen from Meijer
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 31, an unknown person stole multiple household items from the Meijer at 5150 Coolidge highway.
Beauty products stolen
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 5:50 p.m. Aug. 28, an unknown person stole multiple cosmetic items from Ulta Beauty at 27844 Woodward Ave.
Makeup bag stolen from car
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 4:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 28, an unknown person stole a makeup bag from the complainant’s unlocked vehicle at the 212 S. Center St. parking structure.
— Taylor Christensen
Proper planning takes seniors abroad worry-free
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Traveling as a senior can be daunting, but with travel professionals and the right shoes, it can be smooth sailing all the way to your “bucket list” destination.
Jeffery Leonardi, a travel professional and the owner of Travel Time Vacations in Shelby Township, said a lot of seniors want to connect with their roots by visiting their country of origin, including many countries in Europe. He also sees a lot of seniors visiting places like Alaska. The state in particular has been popular with seniors and their families.
“I have a lot of 50th anniversary trips and they want to take their family,” Leonardi said.
He specializes in group trips as well.
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Other popular trips for seniors include getaways to view the northern lights and, for Macomb County in particular, Palermo, Sicily, since many Italians in the area can trace their roots back to the country.
“Then there are people who just want to travel, and they want to make sure they’re safe and that’s my job,” Leonardi said.
Leonardi said the trips he books are fully insured, with secured bookings. He said the most important thing for seniors is feeling safe on their trips. A good way to accomplish that, he said, is through travel protection insurance.
“The ones that I sell will waive a preexisting condition when paid
See TRAVEL on page 17A
Rita LaGrasso and her husband Alan Klinger have been to many destinations including Europe and sailing on cruises.
Photo provided by Rita LaGrasso
Relics
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“There have been great crowds and great blessings everywhere,” Kinney said in a prepared statement. “Such continued worldwide acclaim is unprecedented in the history of the Church. St. Thérèse continues to be loved as ‘the greatest saint of modern times.’”
The tour is making 40 stops in 11 states with the first being in Royal Oak.
The Rev. John Bettin, the rector of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, said that St. Thérèse holds a special place in the hearts of those at Shrine, because she is the parish patroness.
“St. Thérèse, called ‘the Little Flower,’ is one of the most venerated saints in the top five within the Catholic Church around the world, and so there’s a great devotion to her in our parish,” Bettin said. “One of the things I think that attracts all people, but especially the common people, if you will, is the fact that St. Thérèse, one of the things quoted that we have, is that she believes in showing God’s great love in little ways. And that’s something that we can all do, really, in our daily lives.”
Thérèse Martin, the saint, was born in Alençon, France, Jan. 2, 1873. Her “Little Way” has been described as a spiritual childhood and a desire to do little things with great love, according to the press release.
“We thought it was time to have her back here, to sort of revive the spirituality of our family here at Shrine, and maybe encourage people to show God’s great love in little ways in their daily lives, for not only our parishioners, but all the pilgrims and guests and visitors that we’ll have for that week,” Bettin said.
Mass and venerations will be held Oct. 1-8 with the opening Mass taking place on Oct. 1.
“Here at the Shrine of the Little Flower we always have a feast day on Oct. 1, because that’s the feast day of St. Thérèse,” Bettin said. “We will have several masses on that day as well as the whole week when we will be celebrating her arrival here and her presence here in the relics.”
Bettin said that the Mass will be a regular Catholic Mass that people are used to but there will be some additional appearances from former priests and rectors. Veneration will be taking place between Mass’ throughout the day.
“Venerate means in the presence of the relics, to honor the relics, and usually that’s done with prayer,” Bettin said. “Some people like to touch, so we are going to allow them to touch either religious articles such as a picture of her or medal of her to the relics, and then that becomes what we call a third-degree relic.”
Anybody can call to a saint at any time to ask for them to intercede, according to Bettin, but having the actual remains at Shrine brings a different kind of special connection to the saint.
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This statue of St. Thérèse of Lisieux is at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica.
Photo provided by Anne Bates
Festival
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“It’s an outstanding event that really brings people in Clawson together, and so is the Claws N’ Paws event,” Jennex said. “So, for us to take advantage of the opportunity to bring the two events together so people can come out one time and experience all that those, both events, have, I think is great.”
The Claws N’ Paws event is typically held by the Clawson Chamber of Commerce. Alec Speshock, executive director of the Clawson Chamber of Commerce, said that the two festivals joined into one to help draw more attention to both events.
Speshock said that the two events were typically held within weeks of each other, which could create some competition between the two.
“We had a conversation with the city and decided to merge the two events. I’ve been on the committee handling the chamber side of stuff and work closely with Scott (Jennex) and Lisa Ball from the Parks and Recreation Department,” Speshock said.
Speshock said the collaboration between the city and the chamber shows the city’s willingness to work with a nonprofit.
“I think being able to work together to continue to grow and make better events for the citizens and the businesses of Clawson sort of firms that up, to show that in Clawson we work together,” he said. “We work to help each other and be inclusive.”
The event will feature hayrides hosted by the Clawson Department of Public Works, a Senior Center bake sale, a pumpkin-carving contest, performances by Clawson Public Schools students and local talent Emily Rose, food trucks, vendors, free cider and doughnuts, Oakland County Parks inflatables, and family activities.
Ending the night will be the annual bonfire at dusk hosted by the Clawson Fire Department.
“The lady who cooks for our senior lunches also does the bake sale, and the bread she makes is pretty outstanding,” Jennex said. “Side note: It’s not a good time of year to be low-carb, because those breads are just so great.”
On the Claws N’ Paws side of things will be a pet and human costume contest, photo opportunities with the city manager’s collies at Clawson City Hall leading up to the event, animal rescue and adoption opportunities, animal advocacy talks, and the annual Clawson Chamber of Commerce Pet Walk-A-Thon.
The Pet Walk-A-Thon will begin at 3 p.m. and go on a trail around the park. To register for the walk costs $25, and all participants will get a T-shirt, according to Speshock.
“It opens up an opportunity for families that might be looking for adoption, opportunities to open that up and bring another furry friend into their loving home,” Speshock said. “It’s also about giving back. We have a lot of sponsors that donate.”
Speshock said having the two events merge together brings more of an opportunity to spread the word about animal adoption and potentially raise more money.
“Combining Claws N’ Paws with the Fall Festival opens it up to a new population of people who might not have attended the event in the past, but they are big fans of the fall festival,” Speshock said. “It opens it up to those new people and allows us to have a potential to raise more money to give back to the rescues. Being able to build and grow on it is something major.”
The event is free of admission. For more information, visit cityofclawson.com.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
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BASEMENT BACKBEAT
LOCAL MUSICIANS RECALL FINDING THEIR OWN SOUND BOUNCING OFF THE CINDER BLOCK WALLS
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
When teenagers start a rock band, they need a place to set up their equipment, practice, hash out ideas and let their creativity flow.
So, they often transform their parents’ basements into makeshift rehearsal spots amid washing machines, low ceilings, wornout carpeting and concrete floors.
By the time Jimmy Burkard was 12 years old, he knew he wanted to play guitar. A few years later, with music pumping in his veins, he recruited friends Mike Alonso, a drummer, and Kurt Bardak, a bassist, to form Atomic Axe around 1979-80.
The teenage rockers could be found in the basement of Burkard’s Warren childhood home rehearsing KISS, Black Sabbath, Rush and Van Halen tunes. Burkard’s mom, dad and four sisters became used to the sonic booms that shook the walls. Atomic Axe was pre-internet and relied on vinyl records and cassette tapes to hone their craft.
“You kept having to rewind cassette tapes. You put the (record) needle back to where you needed it to be,” said Burkard, a 1982 Mott High School graduate and pro-
fessional musician who now lives in the Los Angeles area. “You just go over and over it to get it as close as you can.”
The band didn’t soundproof their basement digs nor dim the lights to create a mood.
“It was just a hard tile floor and very bright,” Burkard said.
But it worked.
“The basement was like a sanctuary,” Burkard remembered. “You felt safe. It was your space.”
Early on, they relied on a “little practice amp.” When Bardak and Burkard got jobs at the local Towne Club soda store, they spent their paychecks on stacks of Marshall amps.
“We wanted the gear our idols were using,” Burkard said. “It was all set up along one wall.”
Sometimes the decibels went to “11.” Burkard can still picture “my dad laying on the couch after work” upstairs telling the band “You guys sound great.” At one point, two of Burkard’s sisters — Krissy and Judy — moved their bedroom downstairs. Krissy’s bed was right next to the band’s speakers with only a curtain in between. There were many nights while in college she stayed up
ABOVE: With a stack of Marshall amps, Jimmy Burkard’s first band, Atomic Axe, practiced regularly in his parents’ basement in Warren back in the 1980s. Photo provided by Jimmy Burkard
LEFT: China White singer Chris Neumann, left, and guitarist Don Walker, spent many evenings rehearsing next to cinder block basement walls while building the band. “It was a full volume basement practice,” said Neumann. “We had all the regular guitar amps. Full microphones.”
Photo provided by Chris Neumann
she said. “We’re really trying to make sure that there are no barriers to entry.”
In addition to music, there will be more than 150 vendors in attendance offering their art, wares and crafted goods. There also will be a youth artist market located in the Ferndale Area District Library’s courtyard.
Johnston said it’s never hard to get participants signed up, but something she noticed this year more than any other was that artists have been picking and choosing which fairs they will do because of tough economic conditions. It’s something that reminds her of the 2008 recession, which coincidentally the DIY Street fair was born out of around the same time.
“People lost their jobs and they sold their artwork to keep afloat, and we made this festival celebrating those independent businesses,” she said. “It’s really now more than ever continuing that tradition, and it’s just so important to support artists right now. They’re really suffering in this economic climate, as a lot of people are, but I urge everyone to come down and talk to an artist, connect with them, see how passionate they are about their work, and pick up something, and you’ll have that
memory of speaking to the artist and making that connection. It translates into your home, or if it’s a garment that you’re wearing, and it truly makes a difference in which is most likely your neighbors’ lives.”
Nicole Ray, of Brighton, has participated in the DIY Street Fair for 15 years with her shop, Sloe Gin Fizz, where she primarily creates and draws anthropomorphized animals in whimsical situations.
“It’s such a community-driven event.” she said of DIY. “It’s such a walkable community that everyone, you know, the whole family comes during the day and then the parents come back at night and see music. It was just kind of something for the whole family throughout the whole weekend, and you see a lot of the same faces throughout the weekend. So, I feel very connected to the people who come and shop there.”
Ray agreed with Johnston’s assessment of the current climate for artists. Ray started her business in 2008 at the same time as the recession with an Etsy shop as something fun to do while she was searching for a new job.
That being said, Ray said if she was deciding on starting Sloe Gin Fizz right now, she isn’t sure she could.
“It is kind of a tough time to be doing it,” she said. “It is kind of a similar field to 2008 in terms of (how) things are tough.
Consumer confidence is not there, and it’s really easy to get lost in the void of social media and online, and there aren’t as many in-person opportunities that are being really well supported.”
The hours for the DIY Street Fair will be 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21.
For more information, visit ferndalediy. com.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
“That said, I do feel like Michigan is a pretty special place in having moved here from New York. I feel like there’s something special about Michigan and the metro Detroit area that people seem to really get it and they want to support their local artists,” she continued. “If I was going to do it today and had to do it anywhere, I lucked out in moving here because it was not my plan to start this business, but it’s really just a very supportive and understanding community.”
File photo by Donna Dalziel
The DIY Street Fair will return for its 18th year Sept. 19-21 on East Nine Mile Road in downtown Ferndale.
Chevy Camaro rides along ‘in memory of Mom’
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
Each time Roger Cremont parks his 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 at a car show, he isn’t interested in trophies or awards.
Instead, the Shelby Township resident passes out stuffed animals, Hot Wheels miniature cars and Beanie Babies to spectators, including kids and adults.
The gesture is done in memory of his mother, Louise Cremont, who died from esophageal cancer in 2018. Cremont, 56, places the items on the ground in front of his convertible. Spectators can pick something out to take home with them.
“It’s always set up for the kids,” Cremont said. “The little boys, the little girls and women all flock to the Hot Wheels. The kids just light up. They’re all smiles. That makes me happy. It’s just a blessing all the way around. That’s all the gratification I need.”
Cremont, also known as “Big Dog” to family and friends, replenishes his goodies supply with donations he receives. Through a friend, he’s able to purchase brand-new Hot Wheels for a nominal fee. Cremont, too, decorates the Camaro with car culture memorabilia, tributes to his mom and Old Glory.
“The U.S. flags are in memory of all of the people who fought for our country,” he said. “Just respect for the people who have served our country.”
That includes his uncle, Roger Cremont, an Army veteran for whom he was named.
Cremont takes the burgundy-colored Camaro to different car shows and cruises around town.
“Every weekend there is something going on,” Cremont said.
One of his favorite hangouts is Eddie’s Drive-In, a throwback to the 1950s where carhops on roller skates serve hamburgers, corn dogs, ice cream treats and more. Cremont meets up with car buffs at the Harrison Township eatery, which hosts a classic cruise-in from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sundays during
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ABOVE: Roger Cremont, of Shelby Township, brought his 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 to the Patrick L. Rinke Memorial Peach Festival Car Show Aug. 31. RIGHT: Cremont passes out stuffed animals and Hot Wheels miniature cars in memory of his mom, Louise Cremont, who died from esophageal cancer in 2018. Photos by Maria Allard meets
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course of the disease,” Jennifer Lepard, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter, said in a prepared statement. “We hope that everyone in our community can join us by starting a team to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today, take more steps toward treatments and finally end this disease.”
Last year, the walk raised more than $789,500, and the hope this year is to raise around $875,000, according to Stephanie Sawicki, the Detroit walk director.
“Our goal is to raise additional funds, which (the walk) is one of our largest fundraisers to help fund the research that we do at the Alzheimer’s Association,” Sawicki said. “Our goal is to bring awareness to the things that the Alzheimer’s Association does in our community and in the country with research and support services.”
Sawicki said that the walk is a familyfriendly event that is open to anybody willing to learn more about Alzheimer’s and ways to help.
“We encourage everyone to come out. Rain or shine, it is a mile and a half walk in
the zoo, but it’s something that people can do at their own pace and at their own leisure. There’s no finish line, per se, they need to be at a certain time,” she said.
Sawicki said that the event will feature community partners sharing information and resources about Alzheimer’s.
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There will also be several local researchers who are funded by the association and who are doing research right now at places such as Wayne State University, the University of Michigan and Corewell Health.
“It’s a great opportunity for someone, even if they are not fundraising, to come out
and just learn a little bit more about what’s going on in their community and what support services we have with our programs and services,” she said.
On walk day, participants can honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the Prom-
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Photo provided by Kathryn Ribant Payne
David’s Dream Team poses for a photo at the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
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late studying to drum beats and guitar riffs.
“I did well in school, so maybe that helped me,” Krissy said. “I didn’t mind it. It was something to remember.”
Atomic Axe became the go-to band at basement parties in the neighborhood, including the night law enforcement busted up one out-of-control bash.
“Getting shut down by the police, that was like a badge of honor,” Burkard said.
Still playing music, Burkard tours with the Sweet and performs solo. Check him out on Instagram at @jimmyburkard and @spsweet band.
‘Music is what drew us all together.’
In 1997, eight Cousino High School band students in Warren formed their own ska group, Peanut Butter Mosquito, better known as PBM. They either headed over to rhythm guitar player Nate Castle’s or trumpeter Tom Torrento’s to rehearse, where their parents welcomed the “noisy chaos.”
“Nate’s parents were both musicians. His mom liked to sing. Dad was a very accomplished bluegrass guitar player,” Torrento said. “They’d rather have us in the basement innocent and productive than out on the streets getting in trouble. Music is what drew us all together.”
Although the basement dwellings were cramped with so many musicians, they found their groove.
“There was never enough room for all of us to be way too loud. We would spread out and tuck the drum set into any open corner,” Torrento said. “It was tight.”
Rehearsal lasted anywhere from 90 minutes to three hours. It often started when a band member, at his school locker, blurted out, “Do you guys want to get together and practice?” But there was one stop to make first: the local coffee shop to get wired on caffeine.
At the Torrento household, there was an old dining room table that came in handy. The guys lounged around and relaxed during breaks. PBM played original music.
“Nate would write the songs,” Torrento said. “We’d figure out the lyrics and chords and add the layers of music to kind of build the song.”
Others noticed their talents. From 2003 to 2007, PBM toured Europe, the U.S. and drew fans at many college towns. Torrento said the tour bus “fueled writing new stuff. We were immersed in the music.”
Currently, Torrento is the director of bands at Grosse Pointe North High School and Parcells Middle School in the Grosse Pointe Public School System. PBM reunited a few years ago for its 25-year anniversary. Check them out at Shorestoberfest from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St Clair Shores. For more information, go to pbmband.com.
‘We had some great times, I mean just great times.’
Before China White ventured onto the local music scene, the five members rotated practice spots in their parents’ basements between Utica and Romeo. That meant hauling instruments up and down the stairs, but the change of pace kept the band from becoming complacent. They’d secure their speakers along the cinder block walls and play away.
“It was a full volume basement practice,” singer Chris Neumann said. “We had all the regular guitar amps. Full microphones.”
The band created a following with gigs at the Romeo Theatre, Romeo Peach Festival, the Rink in Shelby Township, the Ritz in Roseville and the Lewisville Smoke Bar and Grill in Port Hope, Michigan. China White, which took its name from a Scorpions song, got together in the mid-1980s playing everything from the Guess Who and the Monkees to Ratt and AC/DC with some Ozzy Osbourne tossed in.
“It was basically covers, album-oriented rock playing on radio stations,” Neumann said. “That’s what people in the bars wanted to hear at the time.”
The parents were good sports about the rumblings underneath the stairs, even when a picture frame or two got knocked over. Their moms and dads went to the bars to see the band perform live.
“All the parents were supportive,” said Neumann, a 1982 Utica High School graduate. “My mom and dad loved it when we came over and played.”
While rock ‘n’ rollers are known for hard partying, China White kept it professional. They didn’t drink alcohol when working on songs. To stay focused on the music, rehearsals were off limits to their girlfriends and friends at the time, except for the last few minutes when everyone got a sneak peak. After practice, the group decompressed at Big Boy or Ram’s Horn.
“Fun — that was the goal,” Neumann said of the band. “We had some great times, I mean just great times. It was friends that were playing music.”
Relics
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“We experience things through our five senses. And so by having her physically here or remains here, it helps us to draw closer to her and asking her to intercede and pray for us, like I said, is it absolutely necessary? No, because you know she can intercede for us through prayer, only by us calling to mind her and her beautiful life of virtue,” he said. “But again, there’s something, you know, with us as human persons with five physical senses that helps us to better understand and appreciate her presence with us in that way.”
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it’s the financial budget that we have, just looking at the big picture at a district level and trying to help manage those things,” he said. “So, it’s exciting. And then I’ll be able to kind of touch multiple areas, not just the curriculum.”
Youanes will also be the one to step in while Tafelski is away at his new-superintendent “boot camps,” according to Tafel-
North Oaks Dental expands to Rochester Hills
Bettin emphasized that this is a rare opportunity and said that all should take advantage of it.
“This is a great opportunity for our parishioners, our guests, our pilgrims, our visitors, and anyone who would like to come to share in this most beautiful spiritual experience with one another,” he said. “We’re looking for a very joyous and prayerful and spiritually enriching experience for everyone, and that we can all draw closer to God, to Jesus Christ, through this beautiful saint and in demonstrating God’s great love in the little ways that we can treat one another in our everyday lives.”
For more information and to register for Mass and veneration times, visit www. shrinechurch.com/relics.
ski. During those times, Youanes will be the one in charge.
“It is an honor to serve the Royal Oak Schools community in this capacity,” Youanes said in a prepared statement. “I look forward to working alongside our educators, students, and families to support learning, equity, and innovation across the district.”
For more information on Royal Oak Schools visit royaloakschools.org.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
North Oaks Dental, Implants & Sedation Center has opened its fourth location in the region in Rochester Hills at 455 S. Livernois Road. North Oaks Dental is a family-owned and -operated dental practice that has served the metro Detroit community for more than 15 years with locations in Royal Oak, New Hudson and Sterling Heights. The practice was founded by University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry graduate Dr. Alvin Daboul, and it offers family dentistry, smile makeovers, dental implants, full mouth reconstruction, Invisalign and IV sedation for nervous or anxious patients. Call (248) 654-8484 or visit NorthOaksDental.com to book an appointment. The Rochester Hills office is located at 455 S. Livernois Road, Suite B-12, in Rochester Hills.
Dr. Bianca Kizy joins the Kalt-Goldberg Eye Center in Royal Oak
Dr. Bianca Kizy is a board-certified ophthalmologist who recently joined the Kalt-Goldberg Eye Center in Royal Oak after six years at her prior practice. She is dedicated to building strong, trusting relationships, ensuring patients feel safe, respected and confident in their care. Kizy treats the full spectrum of eye conditions, while her surgical expertise is focused on cataract surgery. For more information, visit kaltgoldbergeye.com or call (248) 398-2525. The Kalt-Goldberg Eye Center is located at 30301 Woodward Ave., Suite 101, in Royal Oak.
BUSINESS CLIP
BUSINESS CLIP
Travel
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on deposit,” Leonardi said. “And so that gives people freedom that they can go because they know that they’re insured for it.”
Most seniors know where they want to go when they meet with Leonardi and if they don’t, he will ask them identifying questions to choose a destination.
Rita LaGrasso has traveled to many different countries and places with her husband Alan Klinger. She’s been on many different trips including land tours and cruises. She said land tours include walking.
“But they also take into consideration the ages, so they slow it down,” LaGrasso said. “We hit all the highlights and all the ports and all that at a much slower pace.”
She recommends that seniors bring appropriate shoes for their trips. She said not to bring anything with a heel or strappy sandals as they get ripped apart.
“Comfortable sandals, gym shoes, laced up gym shoes, something you’re not going to trip all over,” LaGrasso said. “Got to be comfortable.”
She also recommends light packing in terms of clothing and other things. She explained that when exiting the bus, attendants take their suitcases to their rooms and pick them up afterward.
“So every day or every other day, someone is taking care of your luggage,” LaGrasso said.
LaGrasso said to enjoy and eat normally while on vacation and unless someone is a big drinker, they don’t buy the liquor packages.
Cruise costs are usually paid in installments over a certain time period with Leonardi’s company, LaGrasso said.
“By the time you get on the cruise, it’s all free and clear,” LaGrasso said.
She said seniors can’t beat going to Europe.
“The United States, you can see that anytime, but if you have the opportunity to go abroad and check what your heritage is or your ancestors, you can’t beat it,” LaGrasso said. “It might be a once in a lifetime trip, but well worth it. And take your kids, too, if you got any. If you can afford it.”
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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the warmer months. Part of the fun is getting there in his convertible.
“It’s a nice, scenic drive,” he said. “When you got the top down, it’s so freeing. The wind is blowing in your hair. It’s just awesome.”
On Aug. 31, Cremont brought his Camaro to the Patrick L. Rinke Memorial Peach Festival Car Show at Blue Water Trucking in Bruce Township. He mingled with families, including 4-year-old Avery Bazydlo, her 6-year-old sister, Aaliyah Bazydlo, and their family members.
Other stops this past summer for Cremont included the Yale Bologna Festival, Rockin Rods n’ Rochester, and the Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise. Cremont purchased the Camaro two years after his mom died. He found the 1991 model in Inkster and paid $7,000 cash for it. But it needed $7,755 in repairs. When he discovered his mom had left $7,780 in her checking account, he felt that was ‘kind of a sign from heaven — let’s go ahead and get that car done.’”
“She always wanted a convertible, but never got one,” Cremont said.
The Santa Bears that Cremont gives out at car shows once belonged to his mother. At one time, she owned 30 of them. Her collection grew while working for the J.L. Hudson’s Department Store and continued when the retailer became Macy’s. In all, she put in 49 years of service at Oakland Mall in Troy and Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights. On the side, she taught catechism at St. Kieran Catholic Church in Shelby Township.
“Everyone loved her,” Cremont said. “Just a good soul. I was taking her to her first cancer treatment, and five days later she was gone.”
Cremont also has dealt with cancer. Last year, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 head and neck cancer. He is in remission, which gave him his health back, which he feels is his chance to bring happiness to others with Hot Wheels and stuffed animals.
“I think that is why God put my cancer on pause,” Cremont said. “I’m just thankful every day.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
18A/ ROYAL OAK REVIEW • SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
SEPT. 18
CAMEO Quilters Guild meeting: Includes lecture and demonstration, 7 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.), Clawson United Methodist Church, 205 N. Main St., continues every third Thursday of month through June, (248) 544-4504, cameoquilters@gmail.com, cameoquilters. org
SEPT. 20
Parents’ Workshop: How Money Works for Kids: Presented by Stephen Adams from Primerica Mortgage, LLC, 10 a.m., Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, (248) 588-5500
Classic Cars for the Cure: Fundraiser for Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, ’50s/’60s-style gala includes 25 rare vehicles from museums and collectors, strolling dinner, cocktails and dessert, live music, performance and swing lessons by Oakland University Dance Team, guest speakers, and more, 7-10:30 p.m., held in private garage at 1330 N. Crooks Road in Clawson, cocktail attire or themed clothing encouraged, karmanos.org/cars25
Forest walk: Led by Royal Oak Nature Society, 2 p.m., Tenhave Woods in Royal Oak, park at Marais/Lexington lot and walk 300 feet east to entrance, romi. gov/411/nature-walks
Plant exchange: Hosted by Royal Oak Garden Club, trade all perennials except shrubs, trees and invasive plants, transport in soil and non-leaking containers, 9-11 a.m., Mahany/Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave., royaloakgardenclub@gmail. com, royaloakgardenclubmi.org
SEPT. 21
HDSA Team Hope Walk: All proceeds support Huntington’s Disease Society of America, 10 a.m. (registration at 9:30 a.m.), Normandy Oaks Park, 4234 Delemere Blvd. in Royal Oak, msilver@comcast.net, michigan. hdsa.org/events/2025-team-hope-walk-detroit-mi
SEPT. 24
Soup with the Super: Presented by Royal Oak Schools Superintendent Dr. John Tafelski, get updates from and have conversations with Director of Athletics and Activities Derek Smith, members of Royal Oak Schools administrative team and Royal Oak High School students, also warm meal, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mahany/ Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave. in Royal Oak, RSVP at royaloakschools.org
SEPT. 26
Euchre fundraiser: Supports Royal Oak Woman’s Club community projects, prizes for top three places, also cash bar and light appetizers, registration at 6:15 p.m., rules at 6:50 p.m. and deal at 7 p.m., Pronto!, 608 S. Washington Ave. in Royal Oak, sign up at rowc. org/events or at door
SEPT. 27
Mushroom walk: Led by Royal Oak Nature Society, 10 a.m., Tenhave Woods in Royal Oak, park at Marais/
Lexington lot and walk 300 feet east to entrance, romi.gov/411/nature-walks
SEPT. 28
No Balls Comedy Ball: Fundraiser hosted by Jay Towers from Fox 2 Detroit and WNIC and featuring Grosse Pointe comedian Matt Conn, also cash bar, buffet, desserts, raffles, silent and live auctions, and adoptable puppies, proceeds benefit Michigan Animal Adoption Network and Canine Companions Rescue Center, 1-4:30 p.m., Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St. in Royal Oak, nbcb.weebly.com
ONGOING
‘Tuck Everlasting’: Performance by Stagecrafters Main Stage, musical about girl who helps protect family’s secret of eternal life, 7:30 p.m. ThursdaysSaturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until Sept. 28, The Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, (248) 541-6430, info@stagecrafters.org, stagecrafters.org, read story at candgnews.com
‘Silver Foxes’: Comedic play about queer men who save friend from homophobic assisted living facility, 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays Oct. 3-27, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, (248) 545-5545, theringwald@gmail.com, theringwald.com
Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays until late November and Saturdays year-round, also antiques and collectibles from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays year-round, plus food truck rally with live music, vendors, face painting, kids crafts and bounce house from 4-8 p.m. every second Wednesday of month through October, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, (248) 246-3276, farmersmarket@romi.gov, see additional special dates at romi.gov/1533/farmers-market
Royal Oak Garden Club meetings: 7-8 p.m. (socializing at 6:30 p.m.) most second Mondays of month through June, Unity of Royal Oak, 2500 Crooks Road, royaloakgardenclub@gmail.com, royaloakgardenclub mi.org
Royal Oak Musicale Chorus rehearsals: Female group celebrating 101st season, meets 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays from September-December and FebruaryMay, Clawson United Methodist Church, 205 N. Main St., performance with Royal Oak Musicale Harmonics scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 16, First Congregational Church of Royal Oak, 1314 Northwood Blvd., www. royaloakmusicale.com
Harmony United Chorusrehearsals: Practice with Greater Detroit chapter of men’s barbershop-style group, 7-9 p.m. most Tuesdays, Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., performance scheduled for Sept. 27, greaterdetroit.org
Encore Chorus rehearsals: Tenor and bass vocal types can practice with LGBTQIA+ affirming group, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 143
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
Albany St. in Ferndale, holiday concert scheduled for Dec. 13, encorechorus.org
‘Glass53’ art exhibit: Features 400 pieces of glass art from around world, on display until Sept. 19, Habatat Galleries, 4400 Fernlee Ave. in Royal Oak, habatat.com, read story at candgnews.com
Widowed Friends breakfasts: 9:30 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays of month, The Avenue Family Restaurant, 31253 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak, RSVP to Marilyn at (248) 543-1018, widowedfriends.com
Monthly groups: For kids, LGBTQIA+, book clubs for horror fans and more, Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, (248) 246-3700, romi.gov/1532/ library
• Journaling and discussion group for older adults meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every third Monday, and writing group for all skill levels and genres meets 6-7:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, registration required, (248) 588-5500, clawson.lib.mi.us
• New Self-Help Book Club led by journalist Cindy La Ferle and meets 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 (discuss “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen” by David Brooks), Oct. 15 (“The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins) and Nov. 24 (“How to Be Enough: Seven Life-Changing Steps for Self-Critics, Overthinkers, and Perfectionists by Elle Hendrickson), and Wednesday Afternoon Book Club meets 1-2 p.m. Oct. 15 (“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald), Nov. 19 (“The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley) and Dec. 17 (“Wishin’ and Hopin’: a Christmas Story” by Wally Lamb), Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, registration required, (248) 588-5500, clawsonlibrary@gmail.com, clawson.lib.mi.us
Bingo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. every first Friday of month, Mahany/Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave. in Royal Oak, (248) 246-3900
Kit Homes of Clawson exhibit: Includes advertisements, photos, artifacts and more about unique early 20th century housing, 2-5 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays until Dec. 31, Clawson Historical Museum, 41 Fisher Court, cityofclawson.com, (248) 588-9169, historicalmuseum@cityofclawson.com
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday
CLASS REUNIONS
SEPT. 27
South Lake High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes appetizers and soft drinks, plus cash bar, 6-10 p.m., Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, 23722 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
Ferndale High School — Class of 2005: 20th reunion, 6-10 p.m., Fifth Avenue Royal Oak, 215 W. Fifth St., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
OCT. 4
Seaholm High School — Class of 1995: 30th reunion, includes live music by Lain Hanna, DJ Coop (Kevin Childs) and DJ Second Nature (Brett Belcastro), also light food and drinks, 7-11 p.m., ZANA, 210 S. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
OCT. 11
Warren Cousino High School — Class of 1980: 45th reunion, includes appetizers, buffet dinner, open bar, DJ playing ’70s music, photo booth, prizes and surprises, 6-10 p.m., Vintage House, 31816 Utica Road in Fraser, purchase ticket at warrencousinoclassof1980@gmail.com
Henry Ford II High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion for first graduating class, includes open bar and professional photographer from 6-11 p.m., strolling hors d’oeuvres and desserts from 6-8 p.m., and pizza buffet at 9:30 p.m., Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Road in Clinton Township, purchase ticket at myevent. com/henryford2classof1975reunion
Seaholm High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes food stations, drink ticket, music and other activities, also cash bar, 6 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at seaholm1975@gmail.com or (248) 217-0990, make optional hotel reservation at (248) 644-1400
OCT. 18
Lahser High School — Class of 1985: 40th reunion, 5-11 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd.net/chapterevents/527
Walk
ise Garden ceremony. During the ceremony, people will receive a flower with each different color representing their own personal connection to the disease.
Sawicki said the purple flower represents that the person lost someone to Alzheimer’s, orange represents people who are there and supporting but do not have a direct connection, and yellow represents caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s.
Jen Stark, a Royal Oak resident, has a son at Detroit Country Day School where the varsity soccer team played an Alzheimer’s benefit game on Sept. 13.
“At Detroit County Day School, students are encouraged to actively engage with the community through service and volunteering. In keeping with this tradition, the DCDS men’s soccer designates one game each year as a charity game,” Stark said. “This year, the cause is especially meaningful. All of the varsity team captains have had a loved one affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s. My son, Evan, is one of the captains. His grandfather, my father, passed away in February 2025 due to complications from Alzheimer’s.”
Stark, her two sons, husband and mother are going to be at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s along with the Detroit Country Day varsity soccer team.
“Educating the players and families about Alzheimer’s disease and how the Alzheimer’s Association provides critical support in the community ensures that if they are ever faced with this disease, they know the resources available,” she said. “Alzheimer’s still has a lot of stigma, and raising awareness will help break through that stigma.”
Stark said that the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a special event where people can go to connect with others who have experienced similar struggles with the disease.
“The walk taking place in the Royal Oak community at the Detroit Zoo serves
as a great reminder that if you or a loved one are faced with a dementia diagnosis, there is support locally and you aren’t alone,” she said. “As a member of the Royal Oak community, I’m proud to support this important work and am so glad my son, his teammates and their families are participating to bring awareness. Over the years, my dad joined us on visits to the Detroit Zoo, so it’s especially meaningful walking at a place where we shared a lot of wonderful family memories.”
Sawicki said that it is preferred for those who wish to attend the walk to register prior to the event at act.alz.org. Registration is open until the day of the walk, Sept. 21.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Thousands of people gather each year to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Photo provided by Kathryn Ribant Payne
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